Category Archives: face

covergirl + olay tone rehab 2-in-1 foundation4

i love a drugstore discovery and this one comes courtesy of my friend lindsay. foundation is probably one of the toughest products to nail down at a drugstore, but covergirl’s tone rehab is department store quality goods at a very … Continue reading

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jouer essential matte touch0

it’s not feeling so september-y in virginia these days, and until the temps dip below 80 degrees, i’m going to be prone to shiny face. while me and the gland gods duke it out over that one, at least i’ve … Continue reading

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urban decay naked skin11

this foundation is a five-star experience from start to finish. beginning with shade selection, urban decay has thought of everything. step one: shade selection if you purchase this product in person at sephora, you’ll be greeted by a stack of … Continue reading

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perricone md no concealer concealer10

since turning 30 (ok maybe since way before then) my dark circles have worsened and a permanent crop of fine lines has made itself at home around my eyes. i do not love these signs of aging, and if i … Continue reading

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stila set & correct powder6

as summer swelters, i am constantly seeking products to perfect (and protect!) my makeup look. while i normally embrace the dew and stay away from setting powders, stila’s new set & correct has me changing my tune. more finishing touch … Continue reading

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thing of beauty: guerlain by emilio pucci8

i owned the brush and meteorites duo from pucci and guerlain’s partnership in 2007. it cost me $85 and i’m pretty i ate ramen noodles for a week as penance for the purchase. as a freshly minted 25 year old, … Continue reading

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josie maran argan matchmaker powder foundation spf 206

for a smaller beauty brand, josie maran has been cranking out winner after winner in my book. the former model-turned-makeup-mogul has now created a self-adjusting powder foundation with the nourishing and hydrating benefits of argan oil … and there are … Continue reading

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clinique redness solutions targeted corrector8

we all suffer from the occasional spot(s) – whether they’re active pimples, acne scars, or pesky pink bumps in the process of healing and disappearing. because i’m fair, any pigmentation on my skin is so red and pronounced that it … Continue reading

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urban decay dew me moisturizing makeup setting spray9

do you change up your makeup dependent on the time of year? i’m all about the light freshness of a tinted moisturizer in the summer and fall, but winter calls for more coverage as that tan starts to fade slowly … Continue reading

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josie maran argan illuminizer8

my skin starts to look a little sad in january. winter has sucked any precious remaining drops of summer sun-kissed bronze from my body and everything just begins to fall a little flat. it’s a good thing that i recently … Continue reading

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