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bronzer

Get your bronze on! Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Mineral Bronzing Powder & High Shine Lip Gloss review

April 8, 2009

It’s snowing in New York, what is up with that? I don’t mean to brag but we don’t get pelted with snow here in So Cal and it’s mostly sunshine and palm trees year round– but it’s going to rain here! Despite the gloomy weather, it’s time to get bronze girls, so get ready to [...]

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Review: Laura Geller Bronze-n-Brighten & Lip Heal & Seal Lip Gloss

April 3, 2009

With the name alone, Lip Heal & Seal Gloss– Laura Geller had roped me in. In Amber Kiss (my namesake), it provides patent glossy shine that isn’t sticky at all! I thought it was really unique, let me show you why: Inside the tube, the creamy color and the healing clear gloss are housed in [...]

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Currently Loving: Tarte Mineral Powder Bronzer

March 26, 2009

As if all things Tarte were not automatically awesome… Lookie at one of my fave Tarte items! The Mineral Bronzer in “Hotel Heiress” is housed in this oh-so-luxe packaging that makes me feel like my last name could have started with an H. Someone, slap me if I start driving a pink Bentley. That will [...]

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Review: Comodynes Sunless Tanning Towelettes

March 19, 2009

Here I am, your loyal beauty blogging servant. Walking around the streets of Los Angeles with self tanner on one arm and not the other because I’m all about testing performance! Known for “convenient cosmetics”, Comodynes serves up safe-sun with their Self-Tanning Towelettes. Hi, can you say affordable at only $12.99 for 8 towelettes? I [...]

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REVIEW: CARGO Plant Love Collection

February 4, 2009

I know I’ve talked about CARGO’s Plant Love line here before, but I didn’t have a real review or any swatches to offer. This line is all about green glamour! The packaging is completely compostable and made from corn, and the boxes are 100% post consumer-waste. Here are a few photos from the collection: Quality hasn’t [...]

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REVIEW: NVEY ECO Organic Bronzer & Organic Erase Concealer

January 23, 2009

Tirelessly on the prowl for the best in beauty, I came across NVEY ECO during one of my late night caffeine fueled Sephora.com journeys that I’m so famous for. Nowadays, we could pretty much set our clocks to the tune that everyone sings about how green and organic their cosmetics and skincare lines are. Is it just a [...]

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My Fave Bronzers right now from Guerlain, Bare Escentuals, and Cargo

July 22, 2008

Don’t be afraid. You can do this. You can wear bronzer without looking scary. I know for a lot of women it is really intimidating. I am super Irish with paper colored skin. Even I, can wear bronzer and I’m going to hold your hand through it lovelies. First, we need the tool of the [...]

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Bare Escentuals Faux Tan Self Tanner

July 13, 2008

photo credit: bareescentuals.com As I told you yesterday I was young and dumb… okay maybe not so young when I pulled my tanning nonsense. I’m pretty content to be pasty these days but sometimes I need some color if I’m wearing a dress or a pair of capris. I have tried numerous self tanners. Some [...]

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Benefit 10

June 1, 2007

photo credit: Benefit Cosmetics This week, speaking of sun protection doesn’t mean I want to stay pasty. I want a tan a safer way. I also want it to look real, and while I’m giving out my wish list… I want supermodel defined cheekbones. I want highlight and contour, and a million dollars. Oh, yeah. [...]