From the monthly archives:

July 2009

Review: CoverGirl Exact Eyelights Eyeshadow Palette & Eye Brightening Eyeliner

July 13, 2009

As much as I love applying my own makeup, conducting product performance reviews, and testing the products– I am not a makeup artist. While I touched on it briefly in my training, it just wasn’t my strongest area and I’m afraid sometimes it shows! I appreciate the advice I receive from artists when I get [...]

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Best eyeliners under $10!

July 12, 2009

Best Eyeliners Under $10 If MAC, Clinique and Lancome are too pricey, you’ll be glad you “settled” for these drugstore gems TotalBeauty.com members share convincing reviews that yes, you can get a reliable eyeliner for less. See which brand won the most praise. See eyeliners

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HyperLuxe Weekend Roundup 7/12/09

July 12, 2009

Askmewhats reviews Modelco Lash Wand Heated Eyelash Curler. Beauty Junkies Unite answers the question: What the heck is a free radical, and why should I be concerned? Best Things in Beauty tells us about yNS Radiance – three fabulous moisturizing and anti-aging ingredients in one product. Claire’s Beauty sniffs Bond No. 9 Astor Place and [...]

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Givenchy brings sexy back to men’s fragrance

July 10, 2009

I admit that lurking somewhere in our vast music library is a little Justin Timberlake. Admissions like that don’t come easily from me, but this 30-something woman whose most frequently played songs list on iTunes looks more like a “best of” compilation from the 90′s likes her a little JT. It kinda helps that he’s [...]

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The coolest lip balm you’ve never seen

July 10, 2009

The Evolution of Smooth has ushered in a new era of lip balms, and I never would have guessed that this is how the revolution would begin! At first look, with the cap on– one would think it’s a lip pot that you’d have to put your fingertips in to apply (eww!). Once the lid [...]

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New MAC Colour Craft collection face charts

July 9, 2009

After much anticipation, MAC’s new Colour Craft collection arrived in stores today and I cannot wait to check it out! I hope I can at least snag a few of the new Marbleized Lipglass shades if any are even left by the time I get there. I love the very modern vibe this color combination [...]

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Could you imagine… naming the first lipstick from Lancome’s Pout-a-Porter lipstick collection revival?

July 9, 2009

Let’s take a walk down memory lane, shall we? A few years ago, Lancome launched the Pout-à-Porter Lipstick Series and caused quite a stir! Top designers Peter Som, Behnaz Sarafpour, Proenza Schouler, and Thakoon collaborated with Lancome to create the perfect shade that would be gracing their models’ lips during their show. As a result, [...]

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What the heck is a free radical, and why should I be concerned?

July 9, 2009

I remember in my early 20′s I had this “A-ha! moment” like– OH! Maybe I should start wearing sunscreen or something to that effect everyday because I don’t want to look like Leather Face! I was completely oblivious about skincare before I started studying basic skin anatomy & physiology when I first enrolled in cosmetology [...]

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First Look: Bobbi Brown– The Nude Collection for Fall 2009

July 8, 2009

We’re already seeing Fall trickle into our makeup bags, or if you’re like me– our drawers, kits, cabinets, closets, and anywhere elese we can fit our stash! Bobbi Brown brings a gift to the Fall party with her new Nude Collection, and what a nice gift it is! • Nude Eye Palette (includes: Pebble, Chino, [...]

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Currently Loving: Daniel Sandler Mineral Waterbase Foundation & Concealer

July 8, 2009

Fresh off of my experience with the Daniel Sandler mascaras earlier in the week, I figured now is as good of a time as ever to say how much I’ve been enjoying his Mineral Waterbase Foundation and Concealer! I was really taken by surprise with how much I adore it. Both the foundation and concealer [...]