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Deborah Lippmann Yellow Brick Road Nail Lacquer

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Deborah Lippmann Yellow Brick Road Nail Lacquer

Deborah Lippmann Yellow Brick Road Nail Lacquer ($16.00 for 0.5 fl. oz.) is described as a "super sheer mellow yellow." The shade was made famous by Lady Gaga wearing it a few months ago. Sheer is definitely an apt descriptor, because after three coats, my natural nail...

Deborah Lippmann Yellow Brick Road Nail Lacquer ($16.00 for 0.5 fl. oz.) is described as a "super sheer mellow yellow." The shade was made famous by...

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Urban Decay Quinceanera Bag Review & Photos

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Urban Decay Quinceanera Bag Review & Photos
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Urban Decay Quinceanera Bag Review & Photos

Urban Decay Quinceanera Bag

Urban Decay Quinceanera Bag ($26.00) is a limited edition makeup bag to celebrate the brand's 15th anniversary. The inside of the bag is decorated in their 15th anniversary print, while the outside is a bright and glittery--it's a darker purple...

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Do you clean/sanitize your makeup?

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Do you clean/sanitize your makeup?
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Do you clean/sanitize your makeup?

Do you clean/sanitize your makeup? Why/why not? If so, how often?

I try to go through all my products every 4-6 months and do some cleaning--wiping down powder surfaces, dipping lipsticks into rubbing alcohol to sanitize, and tossing out anything that has changed color/scent/consistency.  I use...

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Chanel Sari d'Eau Rouge Coco Shine

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Chanel Sari d'Eau Rouge Coco Shine Hydrating Sheer Lipshine

Chanel Sari d'Eau (44) Rouge Coco Shine ($32.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a semi-opaque orange with tangerine-gold shimmer and a glossy shine.  It reads like a darker version of Sari Dore Rouge Coco.

Chanel Sari d'Eau (44) Rouge Coco Shine ($32.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a semi-opaque orange with tangerine-gold...

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shu uemura Shusu Sleek Shampoo & Conditioner Review, Photos

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shu uemura Shusu Sleek Shampoo & Conditioner Review, Photos

shu uemura Shusu Sleek Shampoo & Conditioner

shu uemura Shusu Sleek Shampoo ($45.00 for 10 fl. oz.) and Conditioner ($55.00 for 8 fl. oz.) is a duo of products designed for "coarse and unruly hair." The big deal behind the product is the usage of black cumin...

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Fresh Brown Sugar Hand Cream Review & Photo

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Fresh Brown Sugar Hand Cream Review & Photo
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Fresh Brown Sugar Hand Cream Review & Photo

Fresh Brown Sugar Hand Cream

Fresh Brown Sugar Hand Cream ($18.50 for 2.5 oz.) is described as an "ultra-rich formula customized for the most dehydrated hands that offers supreme moisture, leaves hands soft, and promotes healthy-looking cuticles."

Now, despite the usage of...

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Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Eau de Parfum Review & Photos

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Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Eau de Parfum Review & Photos
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Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Eau de Parfum Review & Photos

Tom Ford Neroli Portofino

Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Eau de Parfum ($190 to $465) has been relaunched, along with several ancillary products, for the spring/summer. The eau de parfum is now encased in a translucent aqua-blue glass bottle, which retained the same shape as the...

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How do you keep your make up fresh in hot/humid weather?

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How do you keep your make up fresh in hot/humid weather?
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How do you keep your make up fresh in hot/humid weather?

How do you keep your make up fresh in hot/humid weather? Share your tips!

I either keep it super simple and use products that are cream-based or stains (tints, stains, etc.).  If I want to wear more makeup, then I try to build things in layers (but nothing heavy overall) so there is a good foundation...

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Bare Escentuals Deep Cleansing Foam Review & Photos

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Bare Escentuals Deep Cleansing Foam Review & Photos
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Bare Escentuals Deep Cleansing Foam Review & Photos

Bare Minerals Deep Cleansing Foam

Bare Escentuals Bare Minerals Deep Cleansing Foam ($20.00 for 4.2 oz.) has been my go-to night time cleanser for the past three months, and I've really enjoyed using it. I'll definitely be keeping it in my to-go-back-to bin (as I...

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Is the customer always right?

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Is the customer always right?
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Is the customer always right?

NYX 12th Anniversary Sale + Resulting Chaos

It's one of the hardest lessons to learn no matter what kind of business you're in, because as long as you have clients or customers, it's a lesson you have to learn. The customer is always right has to be an attitude held whenever you work with clients,...

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