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Do you consider eating and fitness part of your beauty routine?

Do you consider eating and fitness part of your beauty routine?

Do you consider eating and fitness part of your beauty routine? Why/why not?

It's not part of my day-to-day, core routine, as in "can't not do it," because frankly, I hate exercising. I wish I was one of those people who had to run in order to relax. I wish I was more prone to exercise than going to...

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OCC Skin: Conceal (Concealer)

OCC Skin: Conceal (Concealer)

OCC Skin: Conceal ($20.00 for 8.5 grams) recently launched with twelve shades (which is impressive for a concealer range). There are six yellow-based shades and six red-based shades. Each concealer is packaged in a clear plastic...

OCC Skin: Conceal (Concealer)

OCC Skin: Conceal ($20.00 for 8.5 grams) recently launched with twelve shades (which is impressive for a...

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Cult Nails Charming Nail Lacquer

Cult Nails Charming Nail Lacquer ($10.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is a smoky lilac with subtle pink undertones and a very fine iridescent fuchsia-purple shimmer. NARS Pokerface is pinker. Illamasqua Faux Pas is darker, but has a similar smoky/muted quality. Zoya Lotus has a lot of red in...

Cult Nails Charming Nail Lacquer ($10.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is a smoky lilac with subtle pink undertones and a very fine iridescent fuchsia-purple...

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5 Shimmering Silver Eyeshadows

5 Shimmering Silver Eyeshadows

5 Shimmering Silver Eyeshadows

I love a really shimmery silver on the lid with a matte gray or black eyeshadow in the crease for a very traditional, monochromatic smoky eye!

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Guerlain Launches Rouge G L'Extrait Lip Matte Colour

Guerlain Launches Rouge G L'Extrait Lip Matte Colour

Guerlain Launches Rouge G L'Extrait Lip Matte Colour

As the creator of the first tube of lipstick in 1870, Guerlain has continued to offer break-through lip innovations and this fall our Rouge G L’Extrait is the newest to be unveiled. Liquid, creamy, consistent, ultra-pigmented and velvety, this...

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Guerlain Launches Rose aux Joues Blush Duos

Guerlain Launches Rose aux Joues Blush Duos

Guerlain Launches Rose aux Joues Blush Duos

Women change their outfit, lipstick and handbag each day - so why not their blush? Guerlain’s new blush duo, Rose aux Joues, offers vibrant color pairings that allow you to re-invent your beauty routine everyday! One dominant shade adds a pop of color to...

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Guerlain Fall 2012 Collection - Femme d'Amour and Femme Fatale

Guerlain Fall 2012 Collection - Femme d'Amour and Femme Fatale

Guerlain Fall 2012 Collection - Femme d'Amour and Femme Fatale

Women have the incredible talen to continuously re-invent their femininity. One day she can be an angelic flirt, the next a passionate seductress. Guerlain’s fall collection pays tribute to these two juxtaposing looks and celebrates a...

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Are you concerned about any particular ingredients?

Are you concerned about any particular ingredients?

Are you concerned about any particular ingredients? Why?

For the past several years, I try to limit the amount of silicone-based ingredients are in my products (e.g. not every single face product), but otherwise, I can't think of any specific ingredient I avoid or am concerned about.

Thanks to Jen for...

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Milani Caramel Brown Powder Eyeshadow

Milani Caramel Brown Powder Eyeshadow

Milani Caramel Brown Powder Eyeshadow ($4.49 for 0.11 oz.) is a warmed over medium brown with a golden bronze shimmer and sheen. As gorgeous as this shade is, there are several shades that are similar...

Milani Caramel Brown Powder Eyeshadow

Milani Caramel Brown Powder Eyeshadow ($4.49 for 0.11 oz.) is a warmed over...

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