tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14450157109166193922024-03-13T10:54:00.774-07:00Kiss&TellUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1445015710916619392.post-49640412652908558762013-07-11T06:00:00.000-07:002013-07-28T11:48:04.467-07:00Girl on the Go's Guide to Pearly Whites<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love coffee. I need coffee. I drink at least three cups throughout the day. I'm also a fan of soy chai lattés with a shot of espresso. I drink a lot of caffeine, and with this being said, caffeine causes a not-so-bright smile. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I, like most people I'm sure, feel much more confident with a whiter smile. I do naturally have a pretty white smile, but because I've been drinking so much coffee lately, I notice that my teeth aren't as vibrant. I do use a whitening toothpaste, Crest 3D White Luxe Enamel Renewal (long name, I know), and it's my favorite. However, I don't think using a whitening toothpaste alone can do a justice on brightening my coffee-loving smile.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Recently, I tried two different brands of whitening products--Rembrandt & Crest. I first tried the Rembrandt brand because it was less expensive. I bought the Deeply White 2-Hour Whitening Kit thinking that I'd like getting it all over within two hours, but I didn't. I just used it once a day because my teeth felt sensitive. This product worked well, but it was bulky since instead of strips, they were trays that you filled with gel. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Next, I bought the Crest 3D Whitestrips Vivid. These are perfect for a girl on the go. You wear them for 30 minutes, once a day, for 10 days. The packaging and the product itself are portable, so I like to wear them on my way back home from work (it's about a 30-minute commute with the traffic). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I like how they are pre-packaged individually so I can just throw a set in my purse. They are also thin, so they are more comfortable and less noticeable when they're on your teeth. You can also wear them comfortably while you're getting ready for work or a night out. The issue I ran into with the Rembrandt Whitening Kit is that I felt the trays were too bulky and I had trouble applying my makeup evenly. I also noticed less sensitivity with Crest. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Even though I noticed a whiter smile with both products, I prefer the Crest Whitestrips better because I can wear them on-the-go to fit my fast-moving lifestyle.</span> <br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: #cc0000;">Show me your teeth :: Lady Gaga</span></em></strong></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1445015710916619392.post-31587140578428646392013-07-01T13:45:00.002-07:002013-07-01T13:45:41.776-07:00Girl on the Go<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Living in Boston and being the Executive Assistant of a nightlife promotional company means that I am always running from point A to point B, stopping by point C and making a last stop at point D before heading back home to crash face down on my bed...oh and I have to squeeze in some gym time as well. I've been a busier person after graduation so sometimes it's hard to look fully made-up or get all eight hours of sleep. I actually don't think I've gotten a full eight hours since I was 13, to be honest. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This month I'm going to dedicate my blog to being a "Girl on the Go." I'm going to give some pointers on how to not skimp on your typical beauty routine just because you had to get up extra early for work or were running late for that meeting. There are tips, tricks and shortcuts to everything!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For my first Girl on the Go post, I'm going to start with getting ready in the morning and putting on makeup. This morning, I woke up earlier than usual (thanks Chels for the 6:40 a.m. text) so I decided I would stop by the pharmacy before work. I realized that I would have to leave TWO hours earlier to ditch rush-hour traffic, go from one side of Boston to the other, stop by Starbucks and make it into the office on time. This was a challenge I was ready to face. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Being tight on time, I decided my makeup would be the bare minimum today. So, after my Aveeno Positively Radiant moisturizer with SPF 15 sank in, I used my fingers to apply NARS Sheer Glow foundation. This is the foundation I use during the day because it is so natural and leaves the prettiest finish. I pump a full squirt onto the back on my hand and make four dots on my face--my cheeks, chin and forehead. Then I dab the Sheer Glow on to the spots that need most coverage, like where I have more redness or imperfections. Then you can spread it a long the rest of the face. You don't want to rub this foundation in like you would a moisturizer because then you won't get the correct coverage. Just use a dabbing, or patting motion. I applied two layers of the NARS Sheer Glow. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then, to cover up my dark circles, I applied my yellow NYX Concealer. I love yellow or peach-toned concealers because they color correct my dark circles and brighten up my eyes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So here I am, in my office (shh), finishing up my first Girl on the Go post and I feel confident in the makeup I put on this morning that took me no more than five minutes. All you need is 6 simple products, and you've got the perfect look to take on your busy day.</span> <br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: #cc0000;">The ideal of beauty is simplicity and tranquility :: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe</span></em></strong></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1445015710916619392.post-49696625760637514242013-06-26T09:30:00.000-07:002013-06-26T09:30:02.930-07:00Beauty is Pain<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been wearing heels since I was 8, seriously. I was like a human Asian Barbie to my parents. My dad still talks about the Miss Pre-Teen Boston days, which was 9 years ago. That being said, I've been wearing heels for years, and yes I can probably tolerate them better than most, but stilettos and peep toes are no walk in the park. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Luckily, I saw that BzzAgent was having a Dr. Scholl's Campaign and I had to sign up for it. I was sent Dr. Scholl's High Heel Insoles for free and was so excited to try them out! For graduation I bought these beautiful, professional and classic wedges from Off 5th, but they were a little uncomfortable. I dealt with it for graduation, but when I started wearing them to work, 8 hours really felt like 15. I finally received them in the mail and couldn't wait to try them on. AND THEN...</span></div>
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<b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">High heels are pleasure with pain :: Christian Louboutin</span></i></b></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1445015710916619392.post-6725396952245143222013-06-20T19:33:00.003-07:002013-06-20T19:41:55.352-07:00Minx Brings Out Your Inner Beyonce<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have a ridiculous problem with biting my nails. It's gross, I know, and it's a terrible habit, but when my nails are done it's like I have no temptation whatsoever, as if there was a little person on my shoulder saying, "No Natasha, your nails look too fab to bite." And of course I reply saying, "Well of course my nails look fab!"</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I mean I don't have any bills to pay, although my mom made me pay her back $20 for parking yesterday. That caught me a little off guard. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Let's just say since I have no responsibilities, aside from going to work and the gym of course, I have been shopping...a lot. But, hey, everyone goes through the I-just-graduated-and-got-a-job-so-now-I'm-going-to-celebrate-and-buy-things phase. My old college roommate (weird) and friend, Cara, could back me up on this one. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now, let's go through my fabulous list of things I have bought since I've been in Boston. Oh, and spending 99% of my free time in Back Bay does not help my shopping problem. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It kind of smelt like a man...and I kind of liked it. I haven't been using it long enough to know how effective it is, and hell I need a trim anyway, but I prefer spray leave-in products over oils and cream. Also, for a more high-end product, $16.95 is cheap! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After you read my blog post, you should stop what you're doing, go to ULTA and buy this brush. The best brush for any sort of BB Cream, Foundation or Tinted Moisturizer. It buffs any coverage perfectly onto the skin, leaving a natural and flawless finish. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These products are called the same thing, so I'm going to call one "Bottle" and the other "Jar." The one in the bottle is more of a lotion-y texture. I use this for my upper body. The jar is a very thick texture. I honestly can't describe it. When you tip the jar upside down, the product doesn't move. It reminds me of a more emollient-like coconut oil. This is great for legs and..um..the bikini area. It also smells so good! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I just graduated...and I'm still poor. I'm going to go ahead and make the assumption that most college students or recent graduates couldn't keep up with their weekly manicures. So, we buy our own polish and just do it ourselves, which is fine, but it's so much better done professionally. Am I right? I can barely color inside the lines, you don't want to see me do my own mani and pedi. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, one day over Christmas break, my mother gave me this amazing idea to go to the local beauty school -- Empire Beauty School. They are the nation's leading beauty school and have over 100 locations. They also offer salon services to the public. AND THEY ARE CHEAP. You can't beat Empire's prices. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Empire offers hair, skin and nail services at their student salon. The most expensive hair service? Hair extensions: $50. That is insane! I have friends that have spent thousands on extensions. Skin misbehaving lately? Treat yourself to a spa facial for $30. The prices are insane, check out the rest of the guest services <a href="http://www.empire.edu/guest-services" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My mom and I both got a spa manicure and pedicure that costed $28 each. A "spa" mani/pedi combo at any actual spa could cost more than $100. The spa mani/pedi at Empire includes an arm and foot/leg massage, a mask and polish. I'm not sure if it was the location closest to us, but there were only five polishes to select from. So, just in case you're unsatisfied with the colors they provide, I'd bring your own. And if you're anything like me, you have tons of polishes that you don't even use yourself! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I also got a facial at this same location. Now, I knew this would be below par when the student told me it was his first time. There was no facial "experience." There was just cleansing, toning and moisturizing, which I could've done myself in my sleep. I think I only got the basic facial, so the spa facial could be better. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Looking at the menu, I'm intrigued by their hair services. I'm feeling black violet hair color right now. For $25, I can't say no! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The overall performance on each service definitely depends on the student. Some students are better with hair, while other are better with skin. My tip is to personally request someone who has more experience in the service you're looking to get. Empire is definitely a place where I'll go if I need weekly upkeep, but if there is an event or I need extra pampering time, I'll probably go somewhere else.</span> </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Honestly, anticipating something to be so great, and having it not live up to your expectations, is probably one of the worst feelings in the world. One second your intrigued, the next your disappointed. In these circumstances I'm talking about beauty products.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I fell in love with the lip butter in Vanilla & Macadamia Kiss and when so many people were raving about Raspberry Rose, I had to buy it. As soon as I left the store and got in to my car, I couldn't wait! So, I opened it up right away and smelled it...in the wise words of Janice Ian, it smelt like a "baby prostitute." I was expecting it to smell like a unique combination of raspberry and rose, but it smells like the generic raspberry ice cream you get at your local bodega. I'm not pleased, but I do use it because the product itself is amazing, buttery and is the best lip product out there right now. However, Rapsberry Rose Kiss does not get my kiss of approval.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Not a fan. It doesn't wipe makeup off of your face as well as wipes or oil cleansers. It leaves a residue that feels like a moisturizer, but it takes away from your actual cleanser doing its job. It's not unusual to see leftover makeup on my cotton pad when applying toner. That is not okay! Makeup removers should leave your face completely makeup-free. That's that. The one situation in which this makeup remover is effective is in removing long-wearing lipstick. Personally, I like my makeup removers to, you know, remove my makeup. On to the next one. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love brightening my under eyes. I strictly use yellow, peach and salmon-toned concealers so I was excited when my friend gave me this "brightening camouflage for eyes." This is definitely brightening, but it creases like no other. Concealers shouldn't crease under the eyes and I wasn't expecting this from Benefit. It's too creamy to be used on the under eye area, so all of the product collects in your fine lines. This was a huge disappointment.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This would've been great when I was 12. It's too sparkly to be called a luminizer. It's unfortunate because I love the pink champagne color, but that completely blends away on your face and you're just left with awkward glitter. Obviously the name "All Over Shimmer" should've been a giveaway, but this came in my BirchBox so I figured it had to be good. False.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love Organix hair products, but something's off with their masks. This isn't the first mask I've tried by them and have been left dissatisfied. With the craze of macadamia oil circulating around the beauty community, but my college budget, I decided that Organix would be a great substitute. I was clearly wrong. It's not rich, hydrating, and not even detangling. There is no reason that after a mask I shouldn't be able comb smoothly through my hair. I can't wait for a real job so I can afford the good stuff. Sorry, Organix.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chances are you skin is dull and your eyes are puffy. Exfoliate your skin too refresh and brighten your face (I like to use my clarisonic with a gel cleanser). If you're eyes are puffy, cold spoons work magic! If you don't keep your spoons in the freezer (who really does), then green tea works well too. Steep two bags in hot water for five minutes and then let them cool until they are luke warm and safe to put on your eyes. The tea reduces swelling, soothes irritation and constricts blood vessels. Bye-bye puffy eyes! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You're not cute when you wake up hungover. Be honest with yourself. You <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">need</span> makeup. So, after the regular skin care routine (read my <a href="http://natashasbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2012/12/wake-of-shame.html" target="_blank">Wake of Shame</a> post for some good skin care info), cover up! You will need a BB Cream or Foundation -- depending on the coverage you wear daily -- to make up for all of the mistakes you made last night. If you want a lighter, more natural coverage, Dior is the BB Cream God. They have three: DiorSnow, HydraLife and Diorskin Nude. Diorskin Nude is their newest and most versatile BB Cream because it comes in five shades. It also is enhanced with mineralized floral water and antioxidants which will provide soothing coverage. But, all of their BB creams are simply amazing. If you need more coverage, try Urban Decay's Naked Skin. It's a foundation, but has a more sheer coverage that won't make you look cake-y during the daytime. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Your under eyes are proof that you're running on four, three, zero hours of sleep. Use color corrector to counteract those dark circles of shame. Bobbi Brown is the queen of color correctors. Her Corrector comes in peach or pink-based shades to neutralize dark circles. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once again I was given an amazing product to review for free, thanks to the wonderful BzzAgent. I received the Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector Oil-Free BB Cream shortly after spring break, and coming back from Miami was a huge bummer, but I was so excited to try this product when I received it in the mail! Ever since I got this, I've been using it most of the time over my other BB creams...and trust me I have a lot, from Dior to Maybelline. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's no secret that BB creams have been the new hype since they hit the Asian beauty markets a few years ago, but now with virtually every high-end and drugstore brand releasing their new BB creams, how do you know which to choose from? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BB stands for blemish balm, and the point of these multi-use wonder products is to offer some sort of skin benefit like a skin care product, while offering coverage like a tinted moisturizer. The BB creams in Asia act like skin-brighteners, lightener's and blemish-fighters--since they've hit the US market, some brands have managed to overlook the point of BB creams (they make a tinted moisturizer with SPF and call it a BB Cream). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Garnier's Miracle Skin Perfector Oil-Free BB Cream is their new multi-wonder product that fixes a variety of skin concerns: controls shine, minimizes pores, evens skin tone, hydrates and protects with SPF 20. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 15px;">This is meant for combination to oily skin and comes in three shades: Light/Medium, Medium/Deep, and Deep. Now, thinking that it would be after spring break, I decided to order the Medium/Deep. Boy, was I off. I'm not the tannest Asian out there, but I have the typical yellow skin tone and would not be considered "light". So, I was surprised to see how</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 15px;">It's supposed to leave a matte-finish, but I personally don't think it does. The only products that really have the ability to leave a matte-finish are usually foundations because of their heavier consistency and ability to dry matte. I have no issue with this though! I don't like the look of a matte-finish because I like some dimension on my face. This makes the product more natural-looking. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 15px;">The best part of this product? It's a dupe for Lancome's Teint Idole Fresh Wear. It has the same consistency, staying power and also contains SPF, but the Garnier BB cream is much less expensive. </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Liebster Award is given to up-and-coming bloggers and gives bloggers the chance to answer 11 questions about themselves and tag other bloggers to answer some more questions! It's not really an award, but it's something fun that gives bloggers the chance to get to know each other. Thanks Tricia from </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://beautyandablog1.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beauty & a Blog</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> for nominating me! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Backstreet Boys, definitely. I had the biggest crush on all of the boys. Literally all of them. One of my favorite songs (still) is "Backstreet's Back". N*Sync's songs don't even compare...Oh and they were a little more BA than N*Sync. All girls like boys that are a little more bad, right? </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Not that I think I'm nearly as cool as her, but Jennifer Lawrence. I loved her role in Silver Linings Playbook (and obviously so did everyone else). She has that sarcastic, witty thing going for her that I think I have. She also has the darker, questionable side to her which I definitely share with her. I felt that I was similar to her character in Silver Linings. I think that we definitely have similar personalities and she could play "Natasha Whitby" really well. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 21.984375px;">I'm most proud of my mother. She is superman in a little, tiny woman form. She works so hard to give me everything I could ever ask for. AND she is hilarious without even trying. Sometimes I think my friends like her more than me. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've apologized more often. Being an only child, I grew up getting what I want. I'll admit it, I'm spoiled and stubborn. But this year, and my roommate can vouch for me, I've been able to get over being stubborn and having things my way. I have been able to forgive and forget. </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When people tell me what to do, I don't do it (it must be the only child in me). You can ask me nicely to do something, but it's my pet peeve when a friend tells me to do something. </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It sounds cliche and simple and not that creative, but I don't think I will have lived life to the fullest without traveling the world. I honestly think I have some sort of travel-separation anxiety because whenever I travel, I get really attached. My mom was fortunate enough to travel the world "before she had me". I would like to be part of my own "Eat, Pray, Love". Some places that are on my bucket list are Amsterdam, Barcelona, Sydney, Dubai, Morocco and Brazil. I'd like to go to Lebanon as well (Lebanese food is my favorite)! I've been to Bali as a kid since my mom is from there, but I need to go again! I studied abroad in Florence, so I really would like to get back there as well. </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I always need any sort of lip product (lip balm, lip gloss, lipstick). I feel naked without anything on my lips and it's really important to wear lip balm. </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Everyone could use some concealer. It brightens your under eye area and highlights your face. I never skimp on concealer. It just makes your skin look brighter, healthier and more luminous without looking like you have too much makeup on. Apply it under your eyes, brow bone, above your brown bone, your cheekbones, on your cupid's bow and corner your lips. I like to draw a triangle below my eyes (down the nose and diagonally up to my temples) to really add a nice Kim K glow. </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;">I play jokes on people all the time so it's hard to come up with one, but my friend told me about one prank that I had to try: hide in the showers at parties and scare people as they walk in to use the bathroom. It's hilarious!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Night-owl, for sure. I can stay up until 5am easily, but do not try and wake me up at 8am. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="color: #990000; line-height: 21.984375px;">2. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="line-height: 21.984375px;">What do you pin the most on Pinterest?</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="color: #990000; line-height: 21.984375px;">3. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="line-height: 21.984375px;">What is your dream job? </span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="color: #990000; line-height: 21.984375px;">4. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="line-height: 21.984375px;">Who's your favorite Disney princess?</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="color: #990000; line-height: 21.984375px;">5. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="line-height: 21.984375px;">What was your favorite Nickelodeon show? </span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="color: #990000; line-height: 21.984375px;">6. </span><span style="line-height: 21.984375px;">Where would you live i</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="line-height: 21.984375px;">f you could live in any part of the world for free?</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="color: #990000; line-height: 21.984375px;">8. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="line-height: 21.984375px;">What did you do over spring break?</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="color: #990000; line-height: 21.984375px;">9. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="line-height: 21.984375px;">Which blogs inspire you the most? </span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="color: #990000; line-height: 21.984375px;">10. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="line-height: 21.984375px;">What is your favorite part about Spring? </span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #990000; line-height: 21.984375px;">11. </span><span style="line-height: 21.984375px;">If a genie gave you three wishes, what would they be? </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 21.984375px;">Blair from <a href="http://blairblogs.com/" target="_blank">Blair Blogs</a></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 21.984375px;">Leah from <a href="http://thehealthybanana.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Healthy Banana</a></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Avery from <a href="http://exesandeyes.com/" target="_blank">Exes and Eyes</a></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Alison from <a href="http://theflareblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Flare Blog</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Allie from <a href="http://www.alldressedupeverywheretogo.com/" target="_blank">All Dressed Up Everywhere To Go</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lucy from <a href="http://lessonsfromlucy.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Lessons from Lucy</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Annie from <a href="http://fashionandbeautyinc.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fashion and Beauty Inc.</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Harper from <a href="http://harperhoney.com/" target="_blank">Harper Honey</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Peggy from <a href="http://livelifeformoments.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Live for the Moments</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Katy from <span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://www.kaitastrophical.com/" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="cursor: pointer;" target="_blank">Kaitastrophical </a></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leah from <span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://www.wildfreecouture.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Wild Free Couture </a></span> </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was lucky enough to receive the SweetHeart VoxBox from Influenster a few weeks ago that was filled with amazing swag from Olay, Skinnygirl, Secret and Not Your Mother's Brand. I already did a review of the delicious Skinnygirl Daily On-The-Go Bars and you can check that out <u><a href="http://natashasbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2013/03/skinnygirlbarsreview.html" target="_blank">here</a></u>. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Va-Va-Vivid Powered Contour Cleansing System came with the Shine, Shine Go Away Shine Minimizing Cleanser and the power brush. I was a little skeptical at first because I own the Clarisonic and I love it. I couldn't imagine how a small drugstore power brush could live up to the $150 power brush. I am not going to compare the two because I do like my Clarisonic Mia better, but for someone that is looking for an inexpensive power brush, the Olay Fresh Effects is perfect. I really like the triangular shape because it is easier to go around smaller parts of your face. It also vibrates instead of turning (like other drugstore power brushes) which is better for your skin. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Maui Babe's Sun Protectant Lotion has SPF 30 and is made to be used with Maui Babe's Browning Lotion, so you can still achieve a deep, rich tan without the harmful effects of the sun. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On your face, go for a higher SPF because your skin is more sensitive. La Roche Posay's Anthelios 60 Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid is one of the best sunscreens on the market for your face. It may seem pricer at $29.95 because it's not priced like a drugstore product, but you get prestige quality for a much lower price. Other prestige brands make sunscreen that is way more expensive. It's fast-absorbing and dries to a matte finish so you won't look greasy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you burn easy, or even if you don't, bring aloe vera gel. Not only is it healing (for sunburns), but it's also moisturizing. Even if you feel like you got a little too sun kissed, you can apply this. Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera Gel has no dyes and is inexpensive. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To prevent peeling, flaking and fading, try Maui Babe's After Browning Lotion Tan Enhancer and Healer. It will seal in your tan and moisturize your skin like any other moisturizer. It contains Aloe and Macadamia Nut Oil, so it smells amazing! You'll smell just like the beach.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #990000;">BB Cream</span>. It offers light coverage, hydrates and contains SPF. It's the perfect beach babe product. Revlon's Photo Ready Skin Perfecter protects your skin with SPF 30 and hydrates. It's one of the best drugstore BB creams. Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream is a really popular product that runs a little more expensive ($39), but it's still not that bad compared to others. My favorite is by Dior and it's $56! Anyway, Smashbox's BB Cream offers great coverage, is really hydrating as well and has SPF 35. It also has an oil-controlling formula so you won't look greasy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The best lip balm/gloss/treatment you will ever try is Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment with SPF 15. It's the most hydrating balm I've ever tried and it smells like a lemon shortbread cookie. You can go for the classic Sugar, which is clear or Rose, a sheer berry rose tint. If you want color that won't budge, use Benefit's Benetint, which is also a sheer berry rose color. Apply Benetint before you go to the beach and use Fresh's Lip Treatment throughout the day to keep your lips hydrated. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was so excited to hear that BzzAgent was going to be sending Garnier Fructis Hydra Recharge Shampoo, Conditioner and a 1-Minute Treatment for free to review! Since I always want to try new things, and I was actually running out of my current shampoo and conditioner, I was really excited to try these products. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Most shampoos that are moisturizing don't really make your hair feel super clean. This shampoo did! I was so happy that a nourishing shampoo could make my hair feel squeaky-clean, as if it were a clarifying shampoo. I do like this shampoo, the one thing that was a little odd was that my hair felt slightly stiff, but that was bearable since the conditioner really softened my hair. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Most times, it's the heavy, moisturizing conditioner that will weigh your hair down. This conditioner managed to deeply nourish my hair, without weighing it down at all. Even though it's a lighter formula, I only apply this conditioner to the bottom 3/4 of my hair because I don't like applying conditioner at the roots. One con to this product being lightweight is that it doesn't instantly detangle my hair. I have to do a little more combing in the shower than usual, but after that, my hair is silky smooth and feels nourished. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's miserable to crave something and feel like you can't have it. Although this is a little off-topic compared to the normal things I write about, I thought I'd share with you all how I'm prepping for spring break. Obviously what every girl starts with is...<span style="color: #990000;">dieting</span>! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now, I'm not going to try to tell you what you should and should not be eating, which workouts you should do or which detox you should try next (I happen to be on the 3-day Dr. Oz detox). I'm going to share with you this amazing, <span style="color: #990000;">healthy</span>, snack bar that was sent to me complimentary from Influenster. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When the <span style="color: #990000;">Skinnygirl Daily On-The-Go Bar in Coconut with Peanut Butter</span> was sent to me, I'm not going to lie, I opened it up to eat before I even left the mail center. First off, it's by Skinnygirl and I love this brand! I have tried the drinks, skin care and now I finally have tried the bars. Second, I have never seen a bar that was flavored coconut and peanut butter, together! I love peanut butter flavored things, and coconut is my favorite, so this combination was so intriguing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Being a college student, I'm usually running around with barely any time to make a healthy snack (I'll admit, chips are my favorite snack). I am so happy that I found a snack bar, that's only <span style="color: #990000;">180 calories</span>, to just throw in my tote bag before class. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That was until I tried out the Schick Hydro Silk razor. This razor was sent to me for free to review and it is unbelievable. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I started using this razor, I didn't feel like I was shaving. I know that sounds strange, but the razor moved so gently over my skin. It must have been the moisturizing serum. Above and underneath the blades there is water-activated moisturizing serum that feels amazingly <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">silky</span>. The texture sort of reminds me of massage oil; sort of thick, but still very <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">smooth</span>. On most razors, I feel like you only get one moisturizing strip that doesn't even feel like it does anything. Of course, I would never skip moisturizing, but this razor won't make me feel bad if I do. Oh, and you probably could skip on the shaving cream too. Yeah, it's that good. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Schick Hydro Silk has 5 blades! I don't even think men's razor's come with 5 blades yet. This means the shave is incredibly close. Why is a close shave important? Well, you obviously don't want any stubble, but a closer shave means your skin will be smoother for longer. What girl doesn't love that? </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is clearly the best razor I have ever tried. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Bye-bye disposables</span>. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Frenchie has very small features, so I didn't want to do anything too dramatic on her face. I wanted to use romantic colors like pink, lilac and heather grey. I was inspired by the new collection by Dior, Cherie Bow. I focused on giving her softer eyes and bright pink lips. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bold brows have been popular for a while now, but not everyone can pull off thick brows. Luckily, you can still look fierce even if your eyebrows don't exactly resemble Camilla Belle. Here is a guide on how to work your natural shape. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are two things that you need to take in to consideration about your eyebrows before you go heavy-handed with the tweezers or fill them in. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You need to figure out where your brows start, end and arch. This has to do with your eye and face shape. These points will help you maintain the natural placement of where your brow should be. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Your eyebrow should begin in line with your nose. If you take a straight object, like an eyeliner brush or pencil, and line it up against your nose--that is where your eyebrow should begin. Then, when you pivot the straight object, so it lines up with the outer corner of your eye--that is where your brow should end. Lastly, your arch (however high or low), should be straight above the outer edge of your iris. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Most people are hesitant to fill in their brows, but once you figure out how to do it, you'll realize your brows are one of your most important features. How you fill in your brows depends on your face and brow shape, your personal style and even how you part your hair. You can fill them in really lightly just to add definition, or you can go bold! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Avery has small, feminine features, so a smaller arch works for her. Her natural brow shape is mostly straight, with a slight arch. Her eyebrows have a good thickness, but they were a little sparse. When I filled in her eyebrows using <a href="http://www.sephora.com/powder-brow-pencil-P35410?utm_campaign=bazaarvoice&utm_medium=SearchVoice&utm_source=RatingsAndReviews&utm_content=Default" target="_blank">Dior's Powder Brow Pencil in Blond</a>, I used light strokes to fill in the gaps, without making her brows darker or changing their shape. I didn't use a gel or wax to keep her brows in place because I was inspired by Blake Lively, who rocks scruffier eyebrows as opposed to really bold brows. The trick to filling in brows like Avery's is to use a powder or powder pencil. It's also important to blend with a spoolie (or a clean mascara wand) to keep it natural. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ali has very arched brows. Arched brows are generally sexier and give you a cat-eyed look. Her brows were a good length and arched in proportion to her eyes. They are a little thinner, but this works for Ali. I didn't want to add any thickness, so when I used <a href="http://www.sephora.com/powder-brow-pencil-P35410?utm_campaign=bazaarvoice&utm_medium=SearchVoice&utm_source=RatingsAndReviews&utm_content=Default" target="_blank">Dior Powder Brow Pencil in Sand</a>, I just focused on darkening and following the natural shape of her brows. This shape is a little more intense and sharp, so it's not something that everyone can pull off. This eyebrow shape reminds me of Megan Fox or Angelina Jolie. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since bold brows are a continuing trend from last year, we can all go ahead and envy Ellie. Her eyebrows are beautiful and naturally very thick. For the most part, her brows are pretty straight. They didn't come out far enough, so all I had to do is fill in the ends using <a href="http://www.revlon.com/Revlon-Home/Products/Eyes/Brow-Color/Revlon-Colorstay-Brow-Enhancer.aspx" target="_blank">Revlon's ColorStay Brow Enhancer in Blackened Brown</a>. I darkened the beginning of the brow as well. Thick, straight brows remind me of Audrey Hepburn. <span style="color: #990000;">Hint</span>: If you have brows like Ellie, you can usually pull off a middle part better than most. Thick, straight brows and a middle part give you a very young and innocent look. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whether you're in a sorority trying to win your rush crush over, or you're a PNM </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">trying to get a bid from your dream house, you don't want to over or under do-it when it comes to your makeup</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That being said, when "girl flirting" for recruitment, you want to get your makeup perfect. Here are 7 makeup musts for recruitment week: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Depending on how many rounds are in the day, you can be going from house to house </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">with few breaks for up seven hours! You want to properly prime your face to help </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">your foundation last. I like </span><a href="http://www.sephora.com/the-porefessional-P264900" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Benefit's The POREfessional</a><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.It makes your skin silky </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">smooth for applying any product on top.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">No matter how nice your skin is, it really can look better and more even with a little</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">a BB Cream. All of these bases provide natural-looking coverage. I've been using <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod4480167" target="_blank">L'Oreal True Match Lumi Healthy Luminous Foundation</a>. This foundation has very </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">sheer coverage and is build-able to a light-medium coverage. This is perfect for </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">recruitment because it lets your skin underneath show and provides a healthy glow to </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">your skin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Of course, you need to conceal any red spots, blemishes and under eye circles. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You are probably going to be tired and your eyes will be the first to show it. Go for </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">something with either a peach or salmon tint to hide your dark circles and make you </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">look awake. Trust me, when you're talking for hours, you'll need it. I've been loving </span><a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod4070009" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer in Radiant</a><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> to help cover and </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">brighten up my under eye area.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These are the two products I don't think I could live without. Bronzer is my favorite </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">because it makes my skin look more healthy (especially during those pale winter </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">months)! Definitely keep it easy on the bronzer and blush; stay away from bronzer and </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">blush with too much shimmer. I'd use a matte bronzer, such as </span><a href="http://www.sephora.com/chocolate-soleil-matte-bronzing-powder-P229406" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer</a><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> or </span><a href="http://newyorkcolor.com/products/face/bronzer/smooth-skin-bronzing-face-powder" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">NYC Sunny Bronzer</a><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.**The NYC bronzer can be a little orange or </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">muddy on lighter skin tones. As for blush, I'd lean towards a matte cool-toned pink </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">for lighter tones, like <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/156/329/Products/Face/Cheek/Powder-Blush/index.tmpl" target="_blank">MAC's Well Dressed</a>. For medium or olive skin tones, I highly </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">recommend <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/156/329/Products/Face/Cheek/Powder-Blush/index.tmpl" target="_blank">MAC's Sunbasque</a>; it is a dark toned peach with a little bit of shimmer </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and it's my all-time favorite blush. For darker skin tones, a matte red is beautiful, such </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">as </span><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/156/329/Products/Face/Cheek/Powder-Blush/index.tmpl" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">MAC's Frankly Scarlet</a><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Natural colors that compliment your eye color and skin tone work best. First, I'm </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">a huge fan of really bright inner corner colors; it makes you look more awake and </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">bright-eyed. I love shimmery cream or champagne colors for the inner corner. </span><a href="http://www.sephora.com/eye-shadow-P8431" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Stila Kitten</a><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> is a great inner corner highlight. To keep it natural, I would just do one lid color </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and make sure it's blended upward toward the crease. Choose a lid color that is one or </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">two shades darker than your skin tone. I love matte medium brown shades, like </span><a href="http://www.sephora.com/naked2-P302916" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Urban Decay's Tease</a><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> and </span><a href="http://www.sephora.com/in-the-light-palette-P291218?skuId=1346667" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Stila's Sandstone</a><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> for my skin tone (I'm an NW20 at MAC).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For liner, you could either do liquid, gel or a pencil. It's really up to you and depends </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">on your eye shape. I prefer winging out my gel or liquid on my eyes because they are almond shaped; </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">when I wing my liner up and out, it gives my eyes a lift. I usually opt out </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">of bottom lash liner on a daily basis, but if you line your lower lash line, use a light brown </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">color.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My favorite mascara of the moment is <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2240079&productId=xlsImpprod4040003&navAction=push&navCount=1" target="_blank">Covergirl Lashblast 24 Hour Mascara in Very Black</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Even the slightest filling in makes all the difference. If you're afraid to go too bold, </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">you can use a blond or light brown pencil. A little goes a long way with most brow </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">products. My favorite brow product is </span><a href="http://www.sephora.com/brow-zings-P1274" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Benefit's Brow Zings Kit</a><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. If you don't feel the </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">need to fill them in, definitely use a clear mascara to keep them in place. </span><a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2114126&productId=prod2114126&navAction=push&navCount=1&subdoc=54maybellinelipeyewk1&categoryId=cat80040" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Maybelline's Great Lash Clear Mascara</a><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> is a classic, drugstore product for brows.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After I fill them in, I like to either take my concealer or a matte ivory color and highlight underneath my brow bone to give my brows a more defined, clean look. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Probably a holy grail product of mine, <a href="http://www.sephora.com/de-slick-oil-control-makeup-setting-spray-P277222?skuId=1458181" target="_blank">Urban Decay's De-Slick Makeup Setting Spray</a> keeps your makeup on all day. Lightly mist a setting spray all over your face and you are recruitment ready! </span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1445015710916619392.post-78946675579954304842013-01-24T11:17:00.001-08:002013-01-24T11:23:27.391-08:00The Best 60 Minutes of My Life<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last week I got a facial (long overdue) at <a href="http://www.firesalon.com/" target="_blank">Fire Salon and Spa</a> and WOW was it an experience. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First of all, I think everyone needs time to themselves every now and then, but being pampered is a luxury that people <span style="color: #990000;">need</span> when they deserve it. My esthetician, Sarah, was amazing. She focused more on my relaxation, my wants and needs, which is how the ideal esthetician should act. I have had others try to "school" me on skin care and break my buck buying products--that is NOT how I want to spend my 60 minutes during a facial. This experience was a selfish hour that I needed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All facials at Fire Salon and Spa start out pretty much the same. They give you time to slip into your robe and get under the sheets. When I got under the sheets, it was warmed up! It felt so nice (especially after a "<a href="http://natashasbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2012/12/wake-of-shame.html" target="_blank">Wake of Shame</a>" morning). Then, in the dimly lit room, they tell you to take three deep breaths as you inhale the essential oil of your choice. Usually, since I like to get facials at nighttime, I always opt for lavender--it's my go-to. This time, since it was in the morning, I got an uplifting breath of <a href="http://www.aveda.com/product/7477/16923/body/concern/tension-relief/energizing-composition/index.tmpl" target="_blank">Aveda's Energizing Composition Oil</a>; it smelt like a soft citrus blend. It wasn't what I was used to, but it was perfect for the morning after a night out. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then, after taking three deep breaths of the <span style="color: #990000;">exhilarating</span> scent, the facial began. She cleansed my face with <a href="http://www.aveda.com/product/7574/16929/Collections/botanical-kineticsTM--for-oily-skin/Botanical-Kinetics-Purifying-Gel-Cleanser/index.tmpl" target="_blank">Aveda's Purifying Gel Cleanser</a> and all I can say is, there is no doubt that this cleanser will be replacing the cleansers in my bathroom vanity. I love when I can feel a cleanser do it's job, without the harshness of most cleansers. This refreshing cleanser left me with a nice, tingly feeling on my skin. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After cleansing, she used <a href="http://www.comfortzone.it/en/products/face/active_pureness/active_purenesstonic" target="_blank">Comfort Zone's Active Pureness Tonic</a>, a new line to me, and I love trying new things. The most intriguing part? It had a thicker consistency than any toner I've tried. I knew right away I was going to fall in love with this line, and I did. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While the Comfort Zone Chrono Reverser Peel (Delicate) was <span style="color: #990000;">renewing</span> my skin, she gave me a much-needed foot scrub and foot mask. This treatment was going above and beyond a typical facial. After she removed the peel and applied Comfort Zone's Skin Resonance Mask, she took the composition oil and gave me a thorough arm, hand and foot massage. Getting the arm, hand and foot massage is expected when you get facials at Fire, which is why it is my spa of choice around here. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To wrap up the session, she used my two favorite products. <a href="http://www.aveda.com/product/6742/17107/Skin-Care/TreatCorrect/Outer-Peace-Acne-Relief-Pads/index.tmpl" target="_blank">Aveda's Outer Peace Acne Relief Pad</a>'s were used to continuously treat my skin after the peel and mask. To moisturize, she used <a href="http://www.aveda.com/product/5242/16980/Collections/Outer-PeaceTM/Outer-Peace-Acne-Relief-Lotion/index.tmpl" target="_blank">Aveda's Outer Peace Acne Relief Lotion</a>, which is so unique compared to any other moisturizer for oily/acne-prone skin...it IS NOT oil-free. I know, it sound weird, but trust me, it has something going for it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I awoke from my<span style="color: #990000;"> facial coma</span> feeling refreshed, renewed and like I never went out the night before! If you want 60, 90 or even 30 minutes of blissful pampering, Fire Salon is a must. It was an amazing experience that I expect to make time for once a month. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I did my friend Nina's makeup last night, and her request was to have a subtle, but sexy look. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nina's skin isn't too troubled, but she does have some redness going on, especially around her cheeks, so after I applied BB Cream to prime and even out her skin, I applied a light, dewy and natural foundation. She didn't need too much coverage. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She has an oval-shaped face, so when I applied her bronzer, I did not contour and bring the bronzer too far inward. I applied the bronzer just to the lower outsides of her cheeks and up to the temples (kind of like parentheses that frame her face) . I applied her blush only on the apples of her cheeks. This lifted her face and cheeks upward and out more, to make her face a little more full. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I did her eye makeup, I wanted to bring her eyeshadow up high, and use very little eyeliner to make her eyes appear bigger. I used just enough to darken and define the lash line only. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here are the</span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <span style="color: #990000;">B</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">efore and </span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #990000;">A</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">fter shots!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/De-Slick-Oil-Control-Makeup-Setting-Spray-by-Urban-Decay/345,default,pd.html" target="_blank">Urban Decay De-Slick Makeup Setting Spray</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2246832&productId=xlsImpprod4480171&navAction=push&navCount=1&subdoc=4loreal8&categoryId=cat170002" target="_blank">L'Oreal BB Cream in Medium</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.sephora.com/24-7-concealer-pencil-P302924" target="_blank">Urban Decay 24/7 Concealer Pencil in NSA</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod4480167" target="_blank">L'Oreal True Match Lumi Foundation in W3</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.sephora.com/erase-paste-P208603" target="_blank">Benefit Erase Paste in Medium </a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod2850029" target="_blank">Maybelline Dream Matte Powder in Medium Beige </a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://newyorkcolor.com/products/face/bronzer/smooth-skin-bronzing-face-powder" target="_blank">NYC Sunny Bronzer</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/156/329/Powder-Blush/index.tmpl" target="_blank">MAC Blush in Sunbasque </a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod2150060" target="_blank">NYX Eyeshadow Base in Skin Tone</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2239708&productId=xlsImpprod4070019&navAction=push&navCount=1&categoryId=cat940003#sku2239712" target="_blank">Maybelline Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://wnwbeauty.com/product.php?cid=15&pid=68&subid=25" target="_blank">Wet n' Wild Walking on Eggshells Palette</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.sephora.com/24-7-glide-on-eye-pencil-P133707" target="_blank">Urban Decay 24/7 Eye Pencil in Oil Slick</a> (top)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.sephora.com/24-7-glide-on-eye-pencil-P133707" target="_blank">Urban Decay 24/7 Eye Pencil in Rockstar</a> (bottom)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2240079&productId=xlsImpprod4040003&navAction=push&navCount=1" target="_blank">Cover Girl Lash Blast 24 Hour Mascara in Very Black</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.sephora.com/powder-brow-pencil-P35410?utm_campaign=bazaarvoice&utm_medium=SearchVoice&utm_source=RatingsAndReviews&utm_content=Default" target="_blank">Dior Powder Brow Pencil in Blond</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Winter may be almost be over, and it may have taken a toll on your lips. But I'm going to teach you a thing or <span style="color: #990000;">two</span> so you'll have the smoothest, softest, sexiest pout around. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You only need two types of products that you'll need to keep your lips kissable. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #990000;">The first thing</span>, that most people skimp out on, is a lip scrub. I know, I know, it seems excessive, but trust me on this one. Your lips will be able to absorb your lip balm, Chapstick, or whatever luscious product you quench your lips with so much better. Also, when your lips get dry, they flake (not cute), but the best way to get rid of those flakes, is to use a scrub! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some of my favorite lip scrubs are:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.lushusa.com/Sweet-Lips/03059,en_US,pd.html?start=3&q=lip%20scrub" target="_blank">Lush Sweet Lips Lip Scrub</a></span><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is probably the least expensive lip scrub you could buy. The best part? It's edible! That's what makes this<span style="color: #990000;"> Lush</span>ious product so easy and fun. Just apply the sugary product on your lips, rub it in and lick it right off! All of their tasty flavors are fun too. </span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.sarahapp.com/products/17/Red-Velvet" target="_blank">Sara Happ The Lip Scrub</a></span><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a more luxurious and creamy lip scrub. I actually like the texture of this better, but it's not edible and doesn't taste very good. Lip products don't need to taste good, but The Lip Scrub has an artificial-plastic taste and runs a little more expensive, $24. It is an amazing scrub, though. I'm sure there will be no complains from your fling after you use this scrub. </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are so many different ways to create your own lip scrub. It can be as simple as just using two ingredients! My favorite combo is honey and brown sugar because it's sweet. Essentially, what you need is a base (honey, olive oil or both) and the scrubby part (brown sugar or regular sugar). The best part about DIY lip scrubs? They're basically free! Who doesn't love that? </span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #990000;">The second thing</span>, which is common, is to moisturize! Most people do this already, but what product you use is really important. I find that natural or organic lip balms work best. Some of my favorites are:</span><br />
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<a href="http://evolutionofsmooth.com/products/lipbalm-sphere/sweet-mint.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">EOS Lip Balm in Sweet Mint</span></a><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is my absolute favorite lip balm. I feel like it really moisturizes my lips, so that they are more resistant to getting chapped! Some lip balms make your lips dependent on the product. Not this one! It's also shaped as a sphere, which makes applying the product so much fun. </span></i><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Yes-To-Carrots-Butter-0-15-Ounce/dp/B001EWETCI" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yes to Carrots Lip Butter in Mint</span></a><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is another great lip balm that does not make your lips dependent on the product. This is very similar to the EOS Lip Balm. I like to use this at night before I go to bed. </span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.sephora.com/sugar-lip-treatment-spf-15-P57002" target="_blank">Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment SPF 15</a> </span><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This product feels like it does a good job, like a treatment (duh). As soon as I apply it, I get this silky feeling on my lips that feels absolutely incredible. Also, the SPF 15 makes it the perfect lip balm for daytime. Fresh also has come out with tinted lip treatments and I'm a huge fan of them. </span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love the feeling of being refreshed after taking my makeup off. Some people may not realize, but fully removing your makeup is a must<span style="color: #990000;"> </span>before you go ahead and start your nightly regimen. I like to remove all of my eye and face makeup before I use my gentle cleanser and Clarisonic Mia. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are all different types of makeup removers and I, as always, will tell you about the good stuff. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some people fear oil cleansers because, of well, OIL! But don't be afraid, oil cleansers are the best of the best. Essentially, oil cleansers draw out (like magnets) all impurities and makeup from the skin. It's actually pretty magical what cleansing oils can do. The trick? Massage it on to your dry face, wet your fingertips, massage some more so texture becomes milky, and then rinse off! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.origins.com/product/3853/12191/Skincare/Daily-Essentials/Cleansers/Clean-Energy/Gentle-cleansing-oil/index.tmpl" target="_blank">Clean Energy Gentle Cleansing Oil</a></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This simple bottle took my cleansing oil virginity. Origins is a brand I have grown up around and will always remain a favorite, so I just had to try out this cleansing oil. This natural blend of oils effectively remove dirt, makeup and pollutants...plus the extra kick of Vitamin E oil gives me what I need for healthy, breathing skin. </span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.sephora.com/makeup-breakup-cool-cleansing-oil-P254604?skuId=1227891" target="_blank">Boscia Makeup-Breakup Cool Cleansing Oil</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Wow. This smells like it does a good job...I know that probably sounds strange, but it does! It also feels amazing. This is a tad more expensive, but you probably need about a quarter-sized pump, maybe even less. This cleansing oil is great for helping refresh congested skin.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While they are not my favorite, they may work for some people. I like to use these types of products before the shower or if I am trying to specifically remove makeup from one area (lips, eyes, etc). Cream makeup removers are versatile, so they can be rinsed or tissued off. </span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This product just melts my long-wearing lipstick and waterproof mascara! While it is not my favorite for a quickie or to remove all of the makeup from the night, it is nice for removing lipstick and eye makeup specifically. It is great as long as you have another way to thoroughly cleanse your face. </span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They're quick and easy. Having a lazy day? Need a refreshment? Makeup wipes are perfect! Also, so many brands have them and they work so effectively (some even work in removing stubborn mascara)! I keep makeup wipes beside my bed at all times because trust me, we all have those nights...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.simpleskincare.com/our-products/wipes/cleansing-facial-wipes" target="_blank">Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes</a></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The new Simple line is all about...well simplicity. It is an extremely gentle line that works. These are my current facial wipes and I love them because I recently have been using some products that make my skin more sensitive. There are no fragrances, dyes, irritants or alcohol in any of these products...except Vitamin B5, which is meant to soften and restore the skin from any harsh irritants. For being so simple, this product removes some harsh makeup. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">THE BEST! These are perfect for removing makeup at night time, not only because of the gentle (yet effective) makeup removing, but oh my, the calming lavender scent gets me in to bed. These facial wipes effortlessly glide over my skin and remove my makeup. Just amazing. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These wipes take off some of MAC's most difficult products! They are a little pricey (100 for $29), but they're HUGE, so you could cut them, reuse them, whatever you want! Also, they are great for quick brush cleaning.</span></i></div>
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<i><b><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Glamour is about feeling good in your own skin :: Zoe Saldana </span></b></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Right now I only want one man in my life, and that is Dr. Bronner...Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Soap to be more exact. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This certified Fair Trade and organic soap does wonders to my makeup brushes! It is so important to cleanse your makeup brushes a few times a month, especially if you have sensitive or acne-prone skin. Dirty makeup brushes harbor bacteria that could cause breakouts. I try to do a thorough-cleansing with Dr. Bronner's once a week, at least for my face makeup brushes. If I don't get to it, I use a quick and convenient spray brush cleaner. It's important to only use gentle soaps to clean your makeup brushes! <a href="http://www.cvs.com/shop/product-detail/Johnsons-Baby-Shampoo?skuId=696617" target="_blank">Johnson's Baby Shampoo</a> is another great brush cleanser.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have the <a href="http://www.drbronner.com/DBMS/OLPE04/PeppermintLiquidSoap.htm" target="_blank">Peppermint Liquid Soap</a> in 4 oz. and it has lasted me about 4 months. A little bit goes a long way and this is the best soap I have ever used on my brushes. It is really noticeable on duo-fiber brushes because after the makeup is washed off, the bristles are white again (or back to their original color). My brushes always look brand new after washing them with Dr. Bronner's. I do plan on getting the <a href="http://www.drbronner.com/DBMS/OLTT04/TeaTreeLiquidSoap.htm" target="_blank">Tea Tree Liquid Soap</a> since Tea Tree Oil is better for acne-prone and oily skin types. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My favorite part about the brand, besides the effective cleansing, is the purity and different formulations. They have 8 different types of the liquid soaps and each is infused with a different oil to cater for different needs. </span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Peppermint is their most popular fragrance. It's a therapuetic oil that clears the mind and stimulates energy. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Eucalyptus opens your pores and clears your sinuses.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Almond is their warm and comforting scent. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rose is their romantic and elegant scent. Rose is also meant to be nourishing. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is their most gentle and fragrance-free soap suitable for sensitive skin. This would also be a great option to clean your makeup brushes with. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Orange, lemon and lime awaken the senses and invigorate the body for a refreshing clean. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My favorite calming scent! Lavender is a relaxing fragrance that calms the nerves and soothes the body. This scent is perfect for before bedtime, or if you just need to lay down and relax. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tea tree oil is a natural antibacterial that helps heal cuts and various skin conditions, especially for acne and oily skin types. </span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm not quite sure why, but Santa was extra good to me this year. Well...my best friend got a diamond ring (Congrats!) and I got makeup, but hey, I embrace my single lifestyle!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>This blush is just a beautiful, natural color. Although it looks bright in the pan, it's meant to bring out the natural flush in your cheeks.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.sephora.com/5-colour-eyeshadow-P280400?skuId=1331552" target="_blank">5-Colour Eyeshadow in Stylish Move</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>I have had my eye on the Dior Eyeshadow palette since I was 16, LITERALLY! I have been waiting for this palette for 5 years! I cannot wait to get my makeup brushes in to this!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/166/22421/Products/Lips/Lipglass/Viva-Glam-Nicki-Lipglass/index.tmpl" target="_blank">Viva Glam Nicki Lipglass</a></span><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In love with Nicki Minaj and in love with this color!</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/166/309/Products/Lips/Lipglass/Tinted-Lipglass/index.tmpl" target="_blank">Tinted Lipglass in Rebel</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>I wanted a BA, raspberry color...and that's what this is! I have a similar color, but it's a little too bright and out of season, so Rebel is perfect. It looks a little vampy and scary in the tube, but on my lips, it's the perfect berry color. </i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.lushusa.com/Snowcake/00832,en_US,pd.html?start=9&cgid=soap" target="_blank">Snowcake Soap</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>I love sweet smelling scents for my body. This scent is not overpowering, so it won't interfere with whatever lotion or perfume I put on later! </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.lushusa.com/Aqua-Mirabilis/02166,en_US,pd.html?start=1&q=aqua%20mirabilis" target="_blank">Aqua Mirabilis Body Butter</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>I wanted a body butter that left less of a moisturizing residue that I could use on my upper body or if I'm going out and don't want to feel too greasy. (I have <a href="http://www.lushusa.com/Buffy/9999902127,en_US,pd.html?start=1&q=buffy" target="_blank">Buffy</a> which is great for my lower body because it really exfoliates and moisturizes!)</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.lushusa.com/Midnight-Massage/03757,en_US,pd.html?start=1&cgid=massage-bars" target="_blank">Midnight Massage Massage Bar</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>I'm usually a fan of warm, sweet, vanilla-type scents, but I couldn't resist this sensual jasmine scent! These massage bars are great as a moisturizer and they are a little bit more fun than your regular moisturizer. It leaves a hint of shimmer as well, perfect as your going-out moisturizer. </i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.sephora.com/take-a-deep-breath-oil-free-energizing-oxygen-gel-cream-moisturizer-P311182?skuId=1417260" target="_blank">Take a Deep Breath Energizing Oxygen Gel Cream Moisturizer</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>My skin has felt a little drier, with being in Boston and the weather getting colder. This moisturizer is perfect because it gets the job done with really hydrating my skin, but it's oil free so it won't clog my stubborn pores. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another rough night last night. On the plus side, my makeup made it through the night better than I did. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My makeup lasted through a dance routine, pregame, the bar (where some more dancing unfortunately occurred) and all night when I crashed on our couch. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's obviously not the best situation when you don't wash your face before you go to bed, but it's pretty impressive how products can last all night long. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Primers provide a smooth base for your foundation and come in a variety of finishes and textures; smoothing, brightening, bronzing, color-correcting, hydrating, anti-aging, the list goes on and on...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm personally a fan of smoothing and pore refining primers. <a href="http://www.sephora.com/the-porefessional-P264900?skuId=1259068" target="_blank">Benefit's The POREfessional</a> is one of my favorites. It leaves your skin feeling silky smooth and minimizes the appearance of your pores. <a href="http://www.sephora.com/primed-poreless-skin-smoothing-face-primer-P241301?skuId=1147883" target="_blank">Too Faced Primed & Poreless Skin Smoothing Face Primer</a> is another one of my favorites.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Like a foundation primer, your eyeshadow also needs a base to hold on to. Eyeshadows, without a base, tend to crease and smudge easily because of the crease in your eyelid. Recently, companies have been releasing different finishes and colors for primers as well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My two favorite eye shadow primers are <a href="http://www.sephora.com/eyeshadow-primer-potion-tube-original-P284716?skuId=1325547" target="_blank">Urban Decay Eye Shadow Primer Potion</a> and <a href="http://www.laurageller.com/store/eye-primers/products/eye-spackle" target="_blank">Laura Geller Eye Spackle</a>. Urban Decay's comes in a squeezy tube and swatches pretty translucent. Laura Geller's comes in a pot, has a thinner consistency and is a neutral shade to improve discoloration and even out your skin tone. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Makeup setting spray is a somewhat new phenomenon (past few years) that is a miracle product! Makeup setting spray is meant to be sprayed on after you're done with your entire face and some brands make setting spray for different skin types. You can also use makeup setting sprays before your makeup as a primer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My favorite is <a href="http://www.sephora.com/de-slick-oil-control-makeup-setting-spray-P277222?skuId=1302843" target="_blank">Urban Decay's De-Slick Oil Control Makeup Setting Spray</a>. </span></div>
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