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Avon Magix Face Perfector – Regular & Tinted

I tried the Avon Magix Face Perfector last year when it was introduced and really liked it. The original formula is colorless and has an SPF of 20. It is great to use to minimize pores and imperfections. It can be used as a makeup primer or in place of foundation. This year Avon has introduced a new Tinted version. The original version is in a... [Read more of this review]

Best Selling Romantic Perfumes

Valentine’s Day is a big perfume holiday. Here are the top five selling perfumes from last Valentine’s Day (From the February 2009 Allure Magazine). Coco Mademoiselle perfume by Chanel was introduced in 2001. It is classified as a refreshing, oriental, woody fragrance. This feminine scent possesses a blend of jasmin, bergamot and orange. Romance... [Read more of this review]

The Top Ten Most Romantic Perfumes

In preparation of  Valentine’s Day,  Allure has a list of “the top ten most romantic fragrances” (pick by their panel of experts – perfumers) their February issue. Though I’d share their picks – here they are: L`air du Temps was created by Nina Ricci For Women in 1948.   Its fragrant nature explores essences... [Read more of this review]

Finding the Best Concealer

What is the best concealer?  It depends on what you want to conceal!  Here is how you can select the best concealer for you: Best Overall Concealer:  I’ve tried so many, in my opinion, the very best one is philosophy Supernatural Concealer – here is my review: philosophy Supernatural Concealer Review. Best Concealer for Undereye Circles... [Read more of this review]

Review of Philosophy Fragrances

In addition to their fabulous skin care, philosophy is as equally well known for their Bath & Body products and their fragrances (and their Bath & Body products done in their fragrances!).  The philosophy fragrances are unique and decidedly “non-perfumey”.  I wear and enjoy many of the fragrances – when you are wearing them... [Read more of this review]

Tightlining

Tightlining, a technique once only used by hardcore makeup mavens, is becoming more and more of a beauty trend as more companies are producing products for tightlining.  This picture is a great example of tightlining with an overall natural look. What is Tightlining? Tightlinig is an eye lining technique where eyeliner is applied into the lash line... [Read more of this review]

Using White Eyeliner to Highlight the Eyes

As I posted before (White Eyeliner Pencils), I have become a big fan of using a white eyeliner to brighten my eye area.  It is one product that I will not go without because it makes such a difference – which I didn’t realize until I forgot to use it one day – I looked tired and my eyes looked dark. I got started using eye highlighting... [Read more of this review]

Wen Hair Care Review

Have you heard of Wen Hair Care yet? If not, you will. Chaz Dean, the creator of Wen, started appearing on QVC a few years ago. His product, which is a cleansing conditioner (meaning you use it instead of shampoo) has become very popular and is receiving rave reviews. Now, thanks to the popularity on QVC, Wen has a new infomercial selling a Wen Hair... [Read more of this review]

Treating Hyperpigmentation and Melasma

Unfortunately, I am an expert on hyperpigmentation and melasma (dark spots or areas on the face). As a teen sun goddess living in the south, I had frequent and intense sun exposure (but did I ever look good in my white bikini, sigh). When I turned 30, the damage started showing up as dark splotches, especially across my cheekbones and upper lip. When... [Read more of this review]

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