Category Archives: face

hard candy cc correction creme4

oh, alphabet creams. first there was the bb craze, now cc creams are on the scene, with dd creams not far behind. quietly testing bunches and bunches of them, i have mainly stayed out of the conversation because…well to be … Continue reading

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nyx wonder pencil2

what if i told you that for less than $5 i could solve at least three pesky beauty problems? the new nyx wonder pencil is a nude multitasker that comes in three shades. the beauty of this pencil is that … Continue reading

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it cosmetics ultra repair liquid oxygen foundation2

i’m very picky about what goes on my face, because breathe on it wrong and i’m suffering a massive breakout. i’m always skeptical about foundation and i’m intensely particular about formula and what something feels like when it goes onto … Continue reading

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day to night: dark circles4

i don’t know what is happening to me, but i have developed a crop of dark circles. they’re not so terrible, but definitely noticeable and it’s a minor imperfection, but certainly something that makes me look much less polished and … Continue reading

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benefit the POREfessional12

i don’t know why i held off so long on giving this little beauty a try. it’s not new and there’s no shortage of rave reviews so really, i had no excuse. but, as i was prepping my skin for … Continue reading

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almay smart shade mousse makeup0

i consider myself a bit of a foundation naysayer. i want all of my flaws masked for a perfectly poreless finish that doesn’t look like i’m wearing makeup. oh, and i also don’t want to feel like i’m wearing makeup. … Continue reading

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trish mcevoy beauty booster tinted moisturizer2

my face has a new obsession. trish mcevoy’s beauty booster tinted moisturizer is my favorite skin perfecter of the moment. it feels cool and smooth going on after my moisturizer, glides over my skin and  has just the right amount of … Continue reading

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cover fx total cover cream foundation4

when testing a new foundation, i almost always look for the same combination of features. in short, i love a finish that flawlessly covers all of my hyperpigmentation and redness without looking like stage makeup. it has to go on … Continue reading

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it cosmetics bye bye under eye concealer2

on a morning like this, i need my under eye concealer to be like eight hours of sleep plus eight glasses of water. (we celebrated the engagement of some friends last night and i might have overindulged on the sparkling … Continue reading

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make up for ever hd microfinish powder + kabuki brush2

* combination skin can be so tricky. along with the occasional (or constant) breakout, skin that’s tight and dry after washing has a tendency to turn oily in the afternoons. it can be so frustrating to leave the house looking … Continue reading

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