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Korres Face Primer Review - Silicone Primer Alternative

Korres Face Primer Review - Silicone Primer Alternative

Looking for a silicone-free primer? Look no further!

Korres Face Primer ($28.00 for 1.01 oz. or $10.00 for 0.34 oz.) is exactly that. After my debacle Smashbox Photofinish Primer, I really wanted to steer clear of silicone-based primers. I couldn't tell you if that really causes breakouts for me...

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Survey Says... June 4th, 2009

Survey Says... June 4th, 2009

Instructions: Fill in the survey below with your answers, and then share it with us in the comments section! :)

Best makeup remover?: [answer] Remover wipes or cleanser?: [answer] When do you remove your makeup?: [answer]

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Cetaphil UVA/UVB Defense Facial Moisturizer SPF 50 Review

Cetaphil UVA/UVB Defense Facial Moisturizer SPF 50 Review

Cetaphil UVA/UVB Defense Facial Moisturizer SPF 50 ($13.99 for 1.7 oz.) is a drugstore option for a great summer moisturizer. I find it to be fairly lightweight (maybe light to medium), but once it dries, there's no heaviness or super greasy residue. What I like about Cetaphil products is that...

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Temptalia Asks You - What are your must-have summer products?

Temptalia Asks You - What are your must-have summer products?

What are your must-have summer products? What do you just have to have during summer?

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I am now addicted to tinted moisturizer! I also love stains, cream blushes, and bronzy cheeks.

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Thanks to Pursebuzz for the question idea! :)

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YSL Yves Saint Laurent Fall 2009 Collection

YSL Yves Saint Laurent Fall 2009 Collection

Yves Saint Laurent Fall 2009 Collection

When color comes to life as you wear it, it spices up your look and enhances your style. Bold harmonies revisit the beauty classics and sensorial pleasures... Yves Saint Laurent make-up is a desire, an accessory, an attitude. It accompanies women in their daily...

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Look - Gold, Orange, and Pinky-Red

Look - Gold, Orange, and Pinky-Red

Still experimenting with my camera, except I forgot to actually experiment. I got distracted (as per usual!), and I only ended up taking one set of photos, so I didn't have much to choose from (read that as only one photo per angle, so there was nothing to choose from!).

You will need the...

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Temptalia Asks You - What's your philosophy on makeup?

Temptalia Asks You - What's your philosophy on makeup?

What's your philosophy on makeup? Do you have one? Share it if you do!

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Make up is all about having fun and playing with color! It can be a life saver in so many ways -- it can help boost your self esteem when your skin is wreaking havoc on your life, or it can act as an amazing outlet for your...

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Jouer Cosmetics' Summer 2009 Collection Review

Jouer Cosmetics' Summer 2009 Collection Review

Jouer Cosmetics' Summer 2009 Collection

A small, but practical launch of shades great for most skin tones, making them easy to wear and perfect for everyday. Peach Powder Eyeshadow ($20.00) is a matte, peach -- a good all-over-color on lids or as a soft highlighter. To complement, Chestnut Powder...

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Smashbox Sale @ HauteLook

Smashbox Sale @ HauteLook

HauteLook is having a Smashbox sale!

Smashbox sale is going on now at HauteLook! :) Lots of products at 50% or less, so get to saving if you've wanted to try Smashbox!

(The link above is an invite-link, which is a referral link. HauteLook has opened up membership, so you are free to sign up on your...

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Temptalia Asks You - Is there any color eyeshadow you won't wear?

Temptalia Asks You - Is there any color eyeshadow you won't wear?

Is there any color eyeshadow you won't wear? I know your favorites, but what about a shade you don't dare to wear?

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Certain shades of yellow just look wonky on me -- like Chrome Yellow!

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