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foundation

Laura Mercier’s 4 Simple Steps to a Flawless Face

October 14, 2011

Laura believes there are four steps to create a flawless face—primer, foundation, concealer, and setting powder. Each product has been specifically developed to allow every woman to achieve an incredibly even, smooth, yet natural-looking complexion.

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What’s New: Designer Fragrances in Your Shower From Caress

September 2, 2011

Smelling sexy just got easier! Caress is known for placing fabulous fragrances in their body washes, but the two newest scents are probably their most sophisticated to date—Sheer Twilight, and Scarlet Blossom.

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Currently Loving: Smashbox Camera Ready 5-in-1 Beauty Balm BB Cream

August 29, 2011

The concept of BB creams is still kind of new here in the U.S., and I’ve heard grumblings from those who have tried the original BB creams from Asia — that the U.S. versions are no match for the originals. Well, being I’m as American as apple pie, I can only tell you what I know about our versions of BB creams, and let me tell you — I’m pretty impressed with what I’ve tried.

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Review: Boscia B.B. Cream SPF 27 PA++

July 15, 2011

Six months ago, I could not tell you what a BB Cream was. I’m officially hooked, and here’s a review of the first one I’ve tried, the Boscia B.B. Cream SPF 27 PA++. It’s easy to see why it would be a busy woman’s BFF.

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Review: Amazing Cosmetics Velvet Mineral Pressed Powder Foundation

June 30, 2011

Discover the good, and the not so good about this line of pressed mineral powder foundation from Amazing Cosmetics!

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June Favorites: The Beauty Products Getting Me Through the Month

June 27, 2011

Of all the beauty products I’ve tried this month, these are the ones I keep going back to! My summer foundation, concealer, and fragrance are featured here.

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Review: TEMPTU AIRbrush Makeup System Starter Set

June 9, 2011

A review & breakdown on how to use the TEMPTU AIRbrush Makeup System Starter Set. I was apprehensive to use this one at first, but the AIR pods are key, and SO cool!

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COVERGIRL To Expand NatureLuxe Lineup With Mousse Mascara

May 13, 2011

I come bearing what could be good news to my fellow COVERGIRL NatureLuxe lovers out there — and perhaps to those who haven’t discovered the foundation and Gloss Balm yet. The rumors are true; COVERGIRL is expanding the NatureLuxe line to include a new product which will land in stores in July!

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Review: IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores Poreless Finish HD Silk Micro-Powder

April 29, 2011

I have enlarged pores myself, and I use primers, mattifiers, the whole nine yards — in addition to an extensive skincare regimen to keep those pores cleaned out. And it’s rough! So it was nice to try out this product from IT Cosmetics, their Bye Bye Pores HD Silk Micro-Powder to see if it would help at all.

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Review: L’Oreal Magic Smooth Souffle Makeup Foundation

April 11, 2011

The Magic Smooth Soufflé by L’Oreal Studio Secrets Professional is a unique oil-free foundation that promises to blur lines and imperfections, while offering great coverage without the weight. It’s hard to get great coverage without a heavy texture, so I was skeptical that this would work at all. So let’s see how it did!

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