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Currently Loving: Purple Lab LUVAH Lip Color

July 8, 2010

Way back when, I tried out Purple Lab’s first take on double duty beauty. I knew the creator (the very, very lovely Karen Robinovitz) was really on to something with Huge Lips Skinny Hips–in fact, she kinda got me hooked on Purple Lab with just that one product. Here we are a year later, and [...]

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Peace Soap to Benefit Seeds of Change

July 8, 2010

Not only does this castile soap from Kiss My Face have 101 uses (and more), but it’s truly contributing to world peace! Peace Soap is a 100% natural all-purpose cleanser that pulls overtime working on just about anything you can think of–it’s safe for use as a bath & body product, you can use it [...]

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Best of Summer: Multi-tasking Facial Sunscreens For Your Skin Type

July 7, 2010

One of the reasons I didn’t wear sunscreen on my face in my teens and twenties (aside from being oblivious of the dangers of not wearing it), is that I didn’t like the idea of layering another product on my skin. It just seemed like too much. And you know I had to leave room [...]

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Review & Swatches: Stila Road To Radiance Across The USA Palette

July 6, 2010

Last month, I shared a first look at the new palette from Stila, a real steal at just $10! I’ve worn it and adore it just as much as I figured I would. Launching each month through December, we’ll have a chance to purchase these destination-inspired Travel Girl palettes. The first one up–Road To Radiance [...]

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Review: White Sands Spring Marcel Curling Iron

July 2, 2010

Remember these? I’m personally not too fond of them. As a former hairstylist, I always seemed to have the hardest time using marcel curling irons. Trust me, it’s not a good time to fumble one of them when they’re piping hot and there’s a real person’s hair in your hands. What’s even harder for me? [...]

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Currently Loving: LORAC Hollywood Hot List Collection

June 30, 2010

Okay, so I’m kinda bummed right now. My intentions weren’t to make you drool over this and then say SURPRISE! It’s sold out! But right now, I can’t find it on ULTA or on Sephora’s site. So hopefully there are some of these LORAC Hollywood Hot List value kits in a store near you, because [...]

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Review: Maybelline The Falsies Volum’ Express Mascara

June 30, 2010

You know how I am about my mascara, heaven forbid there be a new one that I haven’t tried yet! You may have seen this one trickle in to stores, Maybelline’s The Falsies Volum’ Express Mascara. It promises to “fill in the gaps” with it’s spoon-shaped brush, resulting in a false lash effect. Let’s take [...]

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Let’s Get Clinical: Neutrogena Dermatologics Retinol NX

June 29, 2010

There’s a new retinol in town, and you’ll find it only on QVC–Neutrogena Dermatologics Retinol NX. Retinol NX isn’t like the other products in the mass-market Neutrogena line, it’s from a specialized division at Neutrogena and packs some serious skincare punch! Retinol is a super solution for aging and sun damaged skin, but can often [...]

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3 Great Products For Fabulous Glossy Hair

June 28, 2010

Hair looking kind of blah? Don’t have a ton ‘o cash laying around to do something different with it? Add a little shine! You’d be surprised how much a little gloss can fix dull locks. Check out these 3 afforable and easy-to-use shine enhancing products that won’t cost a fortune… • L’Oreal Colorist Secrets Shine [...]

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Review & Swatches: Milani Liquid Metal Intense Nail Lacquer Collection

June 27, 2010

Have you ever tried any of the Milani nail lacquers? I’m still a newbie when it comes to Milani, so if it seems like I can’t contain myself–you know why! The new Liquid Metal Intense collection has been spotted in my area at CVS and they really are gorgeous in person. If you haven’t seen [...]

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