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Guerlain ‘Noir G’ Mascara

Who doesn’t love Guerlain’s Rouge G de Guerlain Lipstick? The packaging is genius! Now, inspired by the chic Guerlain fave, the brand has launched Guerlain Noir G Mascara ($49). The mascara tube features the same innovative packaging with a mirror that pops open when you pull on the case and the formulation is designed to … Continue reading “Guerlain ‘Noir G’ Mascara”

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COOLA Launches First Non-SPF Skincare Range

COOLA’s Sport range is one of my go-to SPF lines. It goes on sheer, is non-chalky, and most importantly it’s hypoallergenic and doesn’t clog my pores (I’m so pale and fearful of burns that when it’s hot out I’m a machine when it comes to sunscreen application!). The eco-conscious brand’s products are all packed with … Continue reading “COOLA Launches First Non-SPF Skincare Range”

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Cover Up Your Tears: Eye Products that do the Trick

  Last week was one of the worst weeks of my life – full of crying, stress, and more drama-rama than I can even now, one week later, wrap my head around. Needless to say I was in tears for a big chunk of it making it a high probability that I would be walking … Continue reading “Cover Up Your Tears: Eye Products that do the Trick”

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Ellis Faas Winter Set 2011

Even though Ellis Faas’ applicators have some kinks — mainly every so often I’ll turn and turn and no product will come out and then suddenly a ton comes-out and as a result I’ll over-apply — most of the problems I’ve had with Ellis Faas products stem from my being impatient! The brand’s colors are … Continue reading “Ellis Faas Winter Set 2011”

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Sephora Collection Mega Value Sets

Sephora always goes all out for the holidays. Not only are their stores stocked with countless exclusives from the likes of Fresh, Philosophy, and LORAC, but their own line, Sephora Collection, offers up amazing deals. I can’t imagine what my boyfriend would say if I came home with Makeup Studio Blockbuster($49.50), given that I already … Continue reading “Sephora Collection Mega Value Sets”

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OROGOLD Cosmetics Review: Gold Metal Scam

If you have ever been to a mall in a major city, you have undoubtedly seen the fancy store fronts of OROGOLD, or more likely, encountered the aggressive sample pushers at their doors. The sales people actually stand in the middle of the mall and accost every unsuspecting woman passing by with the hopes of a miracle product made of real gold. Even if you flinch most subtly while passing them (which I did because I was curious), they will pounce on the opportunity and literally drag you by the arms and force you in to their store for a sample treatment. And that is when the scam charade begins.

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