Blushes kind of piss me off. I never want to spend money on them because they all turn out looking the same (to me) on my skin tone. I usually do not purchase any other blush besides Nars, just because I’m stubborn and they are so pigmented, but as a product junkie, sometimes my curiosity takes over and I am…
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When I first saw this Water Eyeshadow in Dark Slate Green (213) ($11.00) at the new Kiko store near my house, I was instantly drawn to it. I am totally a visual person and the textures and design of this eyeshadow compact really was a no-brainer for me. There were a ton of other colors, but this beautiful, deep green…
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I am trying to use more sheet masks because they are uber effective and only take 20 min to pamper yourself and transform your skin. I chose the Vita C Fresh Essence Mask from Aritaum this time around. I have been consistently using Vitamin C on my skin and wanted to just supplement it a bit. Aritaum Vita C sheet…
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I should have used 40 Developer. That was my first thought after my hair was dry and styled. The result was not as light as I wanted it, but I am still moderately satisfied with the color. Have a look at pics before I explain what I did: After using the 30 Developer
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Hey all. I just wanted to share with you another nude lip in my stash (for dark skin). Sometimes, I like to go for a really subtle lip, especially for work. I usually use a nude lip when I do a smoky eye, or when my eye makeup is a bit overwhelming so as not to appear as if I…
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I have been testing Anastasia’s Dip Brow ($18.00) and Make Up For Ever’s Aqua Brow ($22.00) for a few weeks now. After the first week and a half, I couldn’t decide which product I liked best. They are both pomade sort of products, although I think the Make Up For Ever Aqua Brow is more liquid-like (turns out it’s a…
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Sheet masks are great. My only problem is I only remember to use them on a “lazy” day where I plan to be in the house all day being domestic. It was a great time for me to use a sheet mask also because of the recent sunburn I got on my forehead. I’m starting the peeling stages and I…
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I spent four days in Cancun over this past weekend. All went well; I had a great time, drank a lot, ate a little, relaxed a bit, partied some and took a lot of pictures. Unfortunately, the love affair I have had with the sun for the past 30 years has finally come to an end. An unhappy end that…
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The huge “Kiko coming soon” poster in the mall had been taunting me for some time. Finally, they opened up (DC Metro area) and I went into an impulsive swatch-a-thon. Luckily, I was responsible and didn’t go crazy, but I wanted to! Have a look! Kiko Soft Touch Blush; Top: Dark Rose 105, Bottom:Classic Rose 111
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The cherry blossoms near my house, gone in April A constant in makeup This shouldn’t come as a surprise, but I am loving my Giorgio Armani Maestro Fusion Foundation. I am used to full coverage foundation such as Make Up For Ever’s Mat Velvet+, but the Armani foundation has been giving me life since I bought it. I…
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