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Do you find face primer necessary?

Do you find face primer necessary?

Do you find face primer necessary? Why/why not? When do you use it?

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I don't find it necessary for a few hours of wear, but if I know I need my makeup to look flawless for 8+ hours, then I do find primer useful.

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Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Treatment Review & Photos

Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Treatment Review & Photos

Oh, ExfoliKate, How I Love Thee!

Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment ($85.00 for 2 oz., $175.00 for 5 oz.) is something I've been wanting to write about but have no real idea about how to go about doing it.  I just don't know how to explain WHY I love this product so much, and...

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MAC Dare to Wear Look: Aqua, Winkle, & Atlantic Blue

MAC Dare to Wear Look: Aqua, Winkle, & Atlantic Blue

MAC Dare to Wear Look:  Aqua, Winkle, & Atlantic Blue

MAC Dare to Wear may be eons away (okay, a couple of months), but given the amount of repromotes/permanent shades in the collection, I got a little inspired to create a look out of the ones I do already own. I went with a shimmery highlighter,...

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The Summer Season: MAC Crosswires Lipstick

The Summer Season: MAC Crosswires Lipstick

The Summer Season: MAC Crosswires Lipstick

MAC Crosswires Lipstick ($14.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a lovely shade of coral-pink--it's not super bright like Vegas Volt, but it's not so muted that it ends up looking washed out.  It's easily one of my favorite corals amongst MAC's permanent line, too.  The...

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Korres #44 Orange Blush

Korres #44 Orange Blush

Korres #44 Orange Blush ($24.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a beautiful shade of rich coral-orange with a soft golden shimmer-sheen.  This is one wickedly pigmented blush, and it's perfect for a pop of color on the cheeks during the summer.  It's truly a stunning shade -- I see this working better on warmer...

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Is there any type of beauty product that you keep buying but never seem to use?

Is there any type of beauty product that you keep buying but never seem to use?

Is there any type of beauty product that you keep buying but never seem to use? Lipgloss? Eyeliner? Nail polish?

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Nail polish for me! I keep buying, but I so rarely wear it!

Thanks to Dusty for today's question!

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Win $542 in Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Products!

Win $542 in Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Products!

Win $542 in Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Products!

If you're in need of a skincare makeover, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare has generously provided a lovely giveaway basket containing over $500 in products!  You can read more about each individual product here!

  • Alpha Beta® Daily Face Peel 60 Day ($128.00)
  • Hydra-Pure®...

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ORLY Cosmic Collection for Fall 2010

ORLY Cosmic Collection for Fall 2010

ORLY Cosmix Collection for Fall 2010

ORLY introduces its latest addition to its portfolio of textured finishes with Cosmic FX. The new, limited-edition collection delivers multi-dimensional flashes of intense shimmering shine that is so electrifying your nails will explode with color! This lighting...

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ORLY Plastix Collection for Fall 2010

ORLY Plastix Collection for Fall 2010

ORLY Plastix Collection for Fall 2010

ORLY, the company that continually pioneers the Nail Lacquer arena with the most cutting edge colors, technology and textures, introduces the Plastix Collection. Complementing the Fall 2010 runway looks that featured bright neon colors amid shiny black plastic,...

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