Category Archives: face

mac prep + prime beauty balm spf 352

POSTED ON Posted on June 26, 2014 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i know that summer has a tendency to make us want to wear less of everything – layers of clothing, makeup, even hair (anyone going for a chic summer chop?) – but summer sweat also tends to cause an increase in … Continue reading →

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clarins instant concealer0

POSTED ON Posted on June 7, 2014 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

why is it so hard to find the perfect under eye concealer? i don’t know about you, but i just want something that completely erases every trace of blue from underneath my eyes, does not look heavy or cakey, and … Continue reading →

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bareminerals bareskin pure brightening serum foundation12

POSTED ON Posted on May 31, 2014 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

the blogosphere has been abuzz with the release of bareminerals’ newest foundation, bareskin – and with good reason, because it’s amazing. i was a huge skeptic about the promises being thrown around with this product. the concept is truly unique and … Continue reading →

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miracle skin transformer treat + conceal (again)2

POSTED ON Posted on May 23, 2014 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

sometimes a beauty product is so good that it’s worth revisiting. a recent email featuring this little white tube prompted me to dig it out of the glossarie archives and give it a go as both a dark circle disguiser … Continue reading →

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maybelline dream pure bb15

POSTED ON Posted on May 2, 2014 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

bb creams and i have not always gotten along. they never seem to offer enough coverage and color match is always an issue. historically, i just haven’t found them to be worth the investment – even at the drugstore level. … Continue reading →

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smashbox camera ready bb cream eyes4

POSTED ON Posted on March 25, 2014 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i am so sorry for the radio silence around here! it turns out that something attributed to pregnancy hormones has me experiencing some serious sleep deprivation and well, it’s just not a good time. i’ve had a dream pregnancy so … Continue reading →

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buxom show some skin weightless foundation5

POSTED ON Posted on March 3, 2014 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i’m still anticipating the “glowing skin” portion of pregnancy, but while i twiddle my thumbs awaiting that miracle i have found a gorgeous foundation to get me through. lately, i’ve been feeling like my favorite cc cream has started to … Continue reading →

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make primers2

POSTED ON Posted on February 23, 2014 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i am impressed time and time again by the products coming out of the make camp, and these two primers are no exception. primer is one of those things that i hate slathering all over my face – it clogs … Continue reading →

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lorac POREfection foundation6

POSTED ON Posted on January 27, 2014 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

with foundations, it seems that i either run the risk of not getting enough coverage (thus looking washed out and sick) or wearing something so heavy and mask-like that it looks like stage makeup. aside from that, i can pretty … Continue reading →

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holiday survival beauty5

POSTED ON Posted on November 27, 2013 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i’m not saying that the holidays need surviving per se, (i absolutely adore this time of year!) but there is a certain element of stress that comes along with all of the hustle and bustle, happy though it may be. … Continue reading →