Tag Archives: nars

try (a sample) before you buy (the full size)0

POSTED ON Posted on April 27, 2018 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i am 100% the target audience for makeup samples. as if i don’t buy enough makeup, retailers continue to tempt me with all of the tiny foil packets. i try to offload most of these when they come my way … Continue reading →

Posted in blush, cheeks, eyes, lips, skin | Tagged dior, kiehl's, lancome, nars | Leave a comment

winterface0

POSTED ON Posted on January 26, 2018 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

these days, i can’t stop touching my face. it’s smooth and bump-free, even on my forehead where, even if my skin looks clear, i always have clogged pores and clusters of teeny tiny breakouts. now, there’s a softness where … Continue reading →

Posted in blush, cheeks, skin | Tagged bioderma, kiehl's, nars, origins, real techniques, sephora, stila cosmetics, youth to the people | Leave a comment

2016 taught me0

POSTED ON Posted on December 30, 2016 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

how is it possible that we are on the verge of 2017? i swear it was january just 5 minutes ago. time passing at the speed of light aside, here are ten beauty lessons learned in 2016: trust your brows to benefit. … Continue reading →

Posted in blush, brows, cheeks, eyes, face, foundation, hair, lara, lips, skin, tools | Tagged bs-mall, charlotte tilbury, fran wilson, ghd, lipstick queen, mac, nars, origins, ouidad, PR at partners, the estee edit | Leave a comment

early fall roll call2

POSTED ON Posted on September 29, 2016 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

you guyssss, i miss talking beauty with you. i’m determined to find a way to make some time for writing, because this lack of sharing the product love is not working for me. so, let’s play a quick game of catch … Continue reading →

Posted in blush, cheeks, eyes, face, foundation, lashes, lips | Tagged clinique, l'oreal, laura mercier, lipstick queen, nars | 2 Comments

packing a daily makeup bag1

POSTED ON Posted on April 23, 2016 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i’m starting a new job on monday – and it’s been a good long while (five years to be exact) since i have commuted into an office daily. when considering this change of pace, obviously the very first place that … Continue reading →

Posted in bags, concealer, face, fragrance, lips, tools | Tagged clinique, covergirl, deborah lippmann, jouer, kai, leila lou, nars, real techniques, sephora collection, yves saint laurent | 1 Comment

NARSissist cheek studio palette0

POSTED ON Posted on January 26, 2016 by Stefanie Ramos BY Stefanie Ramos

this pretty palette walked into my life two weeks ago and hasn’t left my face since. in one set of seven shades, NARS has packed in a matte highlighter, a contour shade, a bronzer and four beautiful blushes. what more does … Continue reading →

Posted in blush, bronzer, cheeks | Tagged nars | Leave a comment

emma2

POSTED ON Posted on July 30, 2014 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i am in love with this photo of emma watson. i’m not sure how recent of a snap it is, but her makeup is just spot on perfection. i also happen to think that she is one adorable class act … Continue reading →

Posted in another pretty face | Tagged anastasia beverly hills, baublebar, clinique, nars, urban decay | 2 Comments

christmas wishes4

POSTED ON Posted on December 24, 2013 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

* confession: the stocking is always my favorite part of christmas because that’s where all of the beauty goodies are usually hiding. i have a swarm of cosmetic wishes this year and i can’t wait to see which ones come … Continue reading →

Posted in mixed bag | Tagged clarins, cle de peau, dr.jart+, living proof, make up for ever, nars | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in concealer, face, lips | Tagged laura mercier, nars | 5 Comments

winter beauty9

POSTED ON Posted on November 25, 2013 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

baby, it’s real real cold outside and i’ll be the first to admit that it’s tough to find makeup that flatters a face that’s well…flaking off. ’tis the season for me to be exfoliating all the time, along with stockpiling … Continue reading →