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Sunscreen 101: SPF 30 & Higher

Sunscreen 101: SPF 30 & Higher

SPF30+ | These are products currently available that offer SPF 30 or higher but do not fall into the category of water-resistant or moisturizing (at least not marketed as such).

Prescriptives 'All-Weather Friend' Daily Sun Protection SPF 40 ($26.50) contains:

  • Octinoxate 7.5% (UVB)
  • Titanium dioxide 5.0%...

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Sunscreen 101: Water Resistant SPF 30

Sunscreen 101: Water Resistant SPF 30

SPF30+ and Water Resistant | This is a look at some of the products available with SPF30 or higher that are marketed as water-resistant. Remember that water-resistant doesn't mean you can swim for six hours and not worry about it! Re-application is crucial. If you're in the water for more than 30-45...

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MAC Cosmetics - Dress Camp Review, Swatches, Product Photos, Images

MAC Cosmetics - Dress Camp Review, Swatches, Product Photos, Images

OVERALL, Dress Camp is incredibly pretty and chooses good hues/shades to create a very small (and limited!) collection. So while you may have been out of the house while it sold out in less than 24 hours, do not fear, there are known dupes for just about every color launched! I really adore the...

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Avon Anew Clinical Advanced Dermabrasion System is a multi-tasking exfoliant to love!

Avon Anew Clinical Advanced Dermabrasion System is a multi-tasking exfoliant to love!

Avon Anew Clinical Advanced Dermabrasion System ($28.00)

For a long time, Avon was not in my beauty realm, but I have to admit that in the past few years, they've really expanded and spiced up their line. You hear about Avon reps, and you just don't associate it with a product you'd have in your...

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Summer 2008 - Dior, Guerlain, Givenchy Summer Previews

Summer 2008 - Dior, Guerlain, Givenchy Summer Previews

Dior's Goldfever Quint | I love Dior quints for their versatility and how the colors pair so well together. I'm a sucker for golds, so this quint is especially (well, hell, the whole collection) to my taste.  Subtle summer shimmers will work well for easy day time looks and even for subdued evening...

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ThermaClear Acne Treatment Device Review, Effectiveness

ThermaClear Acne Treatment Device Review, Effectiveness

ThermaClear Acne Treatment Device ($149.00) is meant to help significantly reduce the time it takes for a pimple to develop and clear. It is essentially the technology rival to Zeno, which is also geared towards clearing pimples that are spotted by the user. It is recommended for mild to moderate...

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Summer Bronze: Your Guide to Bronzers, Part 3

Summer Bronze: Your Guide to Bronzers, Part 3

If you're living in a naturally warmer climate (cough, California!), it's easy to confuse spring with the beginning of summer as blue skies dominate and the sun shimmers down. But whether you're jonesing for a touch of summer in your life or are already breaking out your booty shorts, bronzers are...

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Burberry - The Beat Eau de Parfum Review

Burberry - The Beat Eau de Parfum Review

Burberry The Beat is the fresh, new fragrance from the iconic house of Burberry. This youthful scent merges the energy of music, fashion and dance with an irreverent twist to embody the hip, British It-Girl. Agyness Deyen, International Top Model personifies this girl from her punky hair to her...

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Sensai - Kanebo Concealer (Brush Type) Review

Sensai - Kanebo Concealer (Brush Type) Review

Kanebo Concealer (Brush Type) ($30.00) is the best concealer I have tried to date. It is incredibly easy to use, the formula is velety and creamy, and it does a superior job of hiding dark circles and minimizing fine lines. I also use it on minor blemishes and recent scars and have found it to work...

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DuWop - Doubleglow7 Review

DuWop - Doubleglow7 Review

DuWop Doubleglow7 ($25.00) is a balm that is made to add a "glow" to your face either under, over, or instead of foundation. It contains vitamins A, E, and F, as well as jojoba and aloe vera. DuWop says that you can use this as a primer by using it underneath makeup or to over to add additional...

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