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My Top 5: Cheek Brushes
When it comes to makeup brushes, I can be a bit of a snob. I fully admit to being a squirrel hair, Japanese-made brush enthusiast who will spend somewhat mind boggling amounts of money on wands that...
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Ole Henriksen Haul & GWP Value Breakdown
A couple of weeks ago Ole Henriksen was doing a huge gift with purchase event whereby you get a $100 "surprise" gift bag of goodies with a $50 purchase. I would have done this post earlier so you guys...
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Finding Your Perfect Red in Shiseido's New Rouge Rouge Lineup
Red lipstick is a quintessential classic that I think every makeup-wearer should try at least once. Clearly Shiseido thinks so as well because they just launched their Rouge Rouge collection* of 16...
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Swatches of All My Foundations, Tinted Moisturizers and BB Creams
One of the questions I get asked the most on Youtube is what shade I use for my bases as well as what color I would recommend for that person. These are very difficult questions to answer for numerous...
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In My Stash: Loose Face Powders
Having oily skin, face powder has always been a staple in my makeup routine. It recently occurred to me that nowadays I pretty much rely on loose powders to set my makeup. Pressed powder compacts still...
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Peach & Lily Sample Sale Experience, Haul and First Impressions
Yesterday Peach & Lily, a popular Korean beauty retailer, held their second annual sample sale and I dropped by to see what skincare and makeup was up for grabs with Monika. The one-day sale...
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(Long Overdue) May, June, July and August Empties
This is what four months of accumulating used-up beauty products looks like (not including bar soap, sheet masks and random packet samples). Two months ago I didn't have a lot of empties to share so I...
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K-Beauty Skincare Ingredients: Donkey Milk, Anyone?
Leave it up to Korean skincare chemists to surprise us with creams, lotions and masks containing ingredients we probably wouldn't normally slather on our faces. The Soo Ae Freeset Donkey Milk sheet...
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In My Stash: Rose & Mauve Lip Colors
Thanks to Kylie and the revival of 90's trends, cool toned mauve and rose lip colors are having a moment. As a warm toned gal I generally don't find these colors flattering on me but, still, I felt the...
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Taupe Eyeshadows You Should Check Out (Besides Mac's Satin Taupe)
There's something about taupe eyeshadows that I've always been drawn to. I can't help but swatch a taupe eyeshadow when I see one, which is probably why I own so many similar shades. Mac's Satin Taupe...
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What's In My Post-Workout Beauty Bag?
Recently I've been taking yoga classes and I wanted to show you what I bring with me in my little beauty pouch to refresh after a sweaty session. I always work out sans makeup because I don't want to...
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Face Primer Sample Stash & Mini Reviews
In the last couple of years brands have been unveiling new primers left and right. There's a primer for everything, whether you want matte, dewy, color-corrected, or poreless skin. I'm a big believer...
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Lip Stash Inventory and Weekly Challenge
I finally got around to doing something I've been dreading for awhile: counting all the lipsticks, lipglosses, liquid lipsticks and lipstains in my possession. Even after several rounds of decluttering...
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Trusty Exfoliants and My Thoughts on the Foreo Luna Mini
In an effort to streamline my already bulging skincare pouch for my recent week-long trip to the Pacific Northwest, I thought it would be okay to forego an exfoliator. It's only a week, I thought, and...
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Getting on the Gelee Highlighter Trend with Laura Geller's Gilded Honey
The highlighting trend has flooded the makeup aisles with new glowy powders, liquids and creams. One of the formulations I've been interested in trying is the gelee type of highlighter which I believe...
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Would You Wear BB Cream to Sleep?
One thing I'm really diligent about is thoroughly removing my makeup and cleansing my skin before sleeping. It doesn't matter if I just had a little tinted sunscreen on or came home at 4 a.m. with a...
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A Couple of Underrated Makeup Bits You Should Check Out
As a beauty blogger, I love it when I find amazing products that haven't been hyped up to the point where there's little point in adding my own thoughts. Recently I've been reaching a lot for a couple...
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September and October 2016 Empties
My empties from the last two months were a mix of favorites that I've repurchased several times over as well as some disappointments. Let's go through a quick rundown of the highs and lows in no...
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Milani Cult Classics and My Thoughts on the Bella Eyeshadows
Over the years, the drugstore portion of my makeup collection has dwindled but I still have a soft spot in my heart (and vanity) for affordable beauty products. But I'm much more selective about the...
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Value Breakdown: Sephora Favorites Customizable Skin Care Set
Sephora does some really great value kits throughout the year but the customizable Sephora Favorites sets take the cake for me. I love that you can pick and choose according to your personal needs and...
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