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Bronzer For The Fair: Aveda’s Petal Essence Face Accents Shimmer Shell

Petal Essence Face Accents in Shimmer Shell, Aveda

Aveda’s Petal Essence Face Accents in Shimmer Shell

As a fair skinned gal, some bronzers are too dark for me to use and achieve a natural look. I’m always on the lookout for some faux glow fun that I can actually pull off! Pale readers, meet Aveda’s Shimmer Shell Petal Essence Face Accents! Designed to be a bronzer, blush and highlighter all in one–this product is a winner because you can single out the colors as needed, or swirl them all together into a gorgeous shimmery apricot champagne that absolutely glows. [Read more…] about Bronzer For The Fair: Aveda’s Petal Essence Face Accents Shimmer Shell

Restores Dazzle Cremeblend Blush

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If you’re in search of a stand-out cheek, look no further! MAC Restores Dazzle Cremeblend Blush is a great way to get your color on! [Read more…] about Restores Dazzle Cremeblend Blush

Trend Alert: Liquid Makeup Removers

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Two beauty heavy-hitters recently launched makeup removers that require no rinsing. MAC has introduced Mineralize Charged Water Cleanser, and NARS launched Makeup Removing Water. How do these liquid makeup removers work? Think of favorite liquid eye makeup remover, and imagine using it all over your face. That’s it in a nutshell! Are these toners? NO! But those of us who abandoned the toner years ago can happily use this gentler alternative to mop up an oily t-zone. [Read more…] about Trend Alert: Liquid Makeup Removers

MAC and Marcel Wanders Team 2012!

MAC & Marcel Wanders Product Lineup, Spring 2012

MAC and Marcel Wanders have teamed up once again to introduce a color cosmetics collection in otherworldly packaging. I’ll be honest, I didn’t think I’d even get my hands on any of the products from this collaboration. Last time around, the collection sold out at lightning speed. This year, I managed to get my mitts on two lip glosses and one lipstick from this collection. [Read more…] about MAC and Marcel Wanders Team 2012!

NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Review

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It has been a pleasure to sample the recently-released NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer formula. Generally speaking, I’m not a big fan of tinted moisturizers. I prefer the look of more coverage, or should I say I “require” more coverage. NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer is a bit more opaque than the standard tinted moisturizer. Also, the coverage is buildable, so you can apply the product lighter on areas that are naturally pristine, but apply a second time to problem spots that need more coverage and concealment. [Read more…] about NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Review