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Self-Tanning 101: Olay Touch of Sun Moisturizer, Lotion, and Body Lotion

Self-Tanning 101: Olay Touch of Sun Moisturizer, Lotion, and Body Lotion

Olay Total Effects Touch of Sun Moisturizer ($18.99) is an anti-aging daily moisturizer with subtle self-tanning properties. This is good for those who just want to slightly brighten and tan the face, but do not want an actual self-tanner. I find gradual and subtle self-tanners to have a great effect...

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Tutorial - Black Ore, Black Smokey Eye with Multi-Color Sheen

Tutorial - Black Ore, Black Smokey Eye with Multi-Color Sheen

I used Black Ore solar bits (LE) on lid, Gorgeous Gold eyeshadow on inner lid, Stars ‘n Rockets eyeshadow on middle of lid, Shimmermoss eyeshadow on outer lid, Freshwater eyeshadow on outer lid, Electric Eel eyeshadow on outer lid, Deep Truth eyeshadow on outer crease, Gorgeous Gold eyeshadow...

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Temptalia Asks You - Do you prefer gloss alone or over lipstick?

Temptalia Asks You - Do you prefer gloss alone or over lipstick?

Do you prefer gloss alone or over lipstick? Are you all about sheer, glossy lips? Super opaque glossy lips? Need lipstick before you get your gloss on?

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Magellan Says... Rules For the Best Slumber Party Ever!

Magellan Says... Rules For the Best Slumber Party Ever!

Daddy and Uncle are going to Las Vegas for Uncle's birthday, and my cousin Ender (a 2 year old Shiba/Eskie mix) is staying with Mommy and me for the next four days! It's a puppy slumber party! I loveeeee slumber parties!

(Note from Mom:  It's Memorial Day, so hopefully you are all having fun with...

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Summer 2008 - Bobbi Brown Bronzed Pink June 2008

Summer 2008 - Bobbi Brown Bronzed Pink June 2008

Featuring warm, sunny makeup shades for every complexion, the collection includes Bobbi's ever-popular Tinted Lip Balm in three new permanent shades: Bronzed Pink, Desert Bronze, and Golden Pink.  In addition, get great shimmery eyes with two new amazing limited-edition Metallic Eye Shadows in Bronzed Pink...

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Self-Tanning 101: DermaQuest DermaGlow Self Tanner - Face & Body

Self-Tanning 101: DermaQuest DermaGlow Self Tanner - Face & Body

DermaQuest DermaGlow Self Tanner - Face ($22.00) is a a self-tanner formulated with erythrulose, which is a natural-based keto-sugar that helps to give you that temporary bronzed look using a non-toxic chemical reaction with the skin. It also includes DHA, which is a color additive, that darkens the...

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Looks - Super Soft Neutral Neo Sci Fi Eye

Looks - Super Soft Neutral Neo Sci Fi Eye

Remember how yesterday I said I re-did my makeup because I wasn't satisfied with the look? This is what I did instead--just something easy and simple (which is why the lashes are dusty and clumpy--apologies!).

I used Soft Ochre paint pot on lid, Femme-fi eyeshadow (LE) inner lid, Nylon eyeshadow on...

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Temptalia Asks You - How do you choose what colors to use for your eyes?

Temptalia Asks You - How do you choose what colors to use for your eyes?

How do you choose what colors to use for your eyes? Do you get inspired by flowers? Match to your clothes? An accessory?

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Looks - Black Ore Solar Bits Overlayed with Blues

Looks - Black Ore Solar Bits Overlayed with Blues

I had all these expectations for this look, but it didn't quite turn out how I expected it to! I actually wasn't feeling it, so I ended up removing the eye makeup and doing something else, lol. Have you ever done that? I always think, "What a waste [of makeup]!"

I used Black Ore solar bits (LE) on...

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Go Drugstore for Dry Skin: Aveeno Has Your Fix

Go Drugstore for Dry Skin: Aveeno Has Your Fix

Aveeno is one of my favorite drugstore brands, because it is soothing, gentle, and works when it comes to healing and dealing with incredibly dry skin. My sister and I both suffered from ridiculously dry skin as babies, and this is what our dermatologist recommended (in addition to a prescription...

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