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A Look at a Cosmetic Chemist's Skincare Routine

A Look at a Cosmetic Chemist's Skincare Routine

Cécile is 28-years old and is half French, half Belgian. She spent most of her life in France, with a little in Belgium and Cyprus, but she currently resides in Switzerland. For the past six years, she has worked in the cosmetic and perfume industry after she obtained her...

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Lancome Fashion Forward Color Design Eyeshadow

Lancome Fashion Forward Color Design Eyeshadow ($18.00 for 0.042 oz.) is described as a "warm minted green" with a metallic finish. It looks absolutely NOTHING! like the swatch/photo of it on Lancome's website, which makes it look more...

Lancome Fashion Forward Color Design Eyeshadow ($18.00 for 0.042 oz.) is described as a "warm minted green" with...

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Do you stick to one brand?

Do you stick to one brand?

Do you stick to one brand? Or are you loyal to none? Can one brand do it all?

In the beginning, I definitely stayed in one brand, and a lot of that does come down to accessibility and affordability (it was MAC!). MAC is totally a gateway drug :) But in the long run, no, and I think it's better to...

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Simply Beautiful: Pure Rose Hip Seed Oil

Simply Beautiful: Pure Rose Hip Seed Oil

One of the leading brains behind beauty, Angela is an industry-renowned Cosmetic Chemist with over 11 years training and experience in developing cosmetics and toiletries. Having been immersed in the wondrous beauty world from an early age, she was instantly captivated by...

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Tarina Tarantino Wonderful Jewel Eyeshadow Palette

Tarina Tarantino Wonderful Jewel Eyeshadow Palette ($32.00 for 0.32 oz.) is an earthy color combination of pale yellow, mossy green, copper, minty green, and bronze-shimmered brown. It's not overly warm, though the shades are...

Tarina Tarantino Wonderful Jewel Eyeshadow Palette ($32.00 for 0.32 oz.) is an earthy color...

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Illamasqua Raindrops Nail Lacquer

Illamasqua Raindrops Nail Lacquer

Illamasqua Raindrops Nail Lacquer (£13.50 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "sheer light grey" with a jelly finish. I loved this shade from the moment I applied it; this was actually my nail color of...

Illamasqua Raindrops Nail Lacquer

Illamasqua Raindrops Nail Lacquer (£13.50 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a...

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5 Holiday Makeup Looks

5 Holiday Makeup Looks

5 Holiday Makeup Looks

Reader Jenelle asked for some suggestions for holiday makeup, what with all of the holiday parties in full swing!  I'm a huge fan of shimmery red/berry lips for the holidays, so I tend to go more neutral on the eyes.  I still have a soft spot for smoky golds, bronzes,...

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Do you keep empty cases and boxes?

Do you keep empty cases and boxes?

Do you keep empty cases and boxes? Even when you've finished the product inside?

I don't keep boxes, and I don't keep cases unless they're actually reusable. If they're not, then I try to recycle them if they're recyclable.

Thanks to Amanda for today's question! Got a question idea? Submit yours here.

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