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Review of Dorco Shai 6 Razor

Review of Dorco Shai 6 Razor

I have to admit that I received this Shai 6 razor several months ago for an unbiased review (not sponsored), and I have been a bit slow (very slow actually) in posting my thoughts.  There are several reasons for this: 1) I have been very busy; 2) I wanted to see how this razor performed over time; and 3) my teen aged daughter wanted to test it out as well.  So…all good reasons but the time has…

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Nars Velvet Matte Skin Tint Review

Nars Velvet Matte Skin Tint Review

Are you surprised that my search for a fun, new foundation continues?  Well, it has, and I have recently tested and reviewed the Nars Velvet Matte Skin Tint with SPF.  So what did I think?   Let me start by saying I was so intrigued by the descriptions of this Nars Velvet Matte Skin Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 30 (I tested the color Groeland) product (matte, skin like, long lasting, packed with SPF),…

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Marc Jacobs Instamarc Light Filtering Contour Powder

Marc Jacobs Instamarc Light Filtering Contour Powder

I have been hot and cold to contouring but mainly because it never worked for me. Another hypothesis (and a very viable one) is that I did not know how to do it well and have the right products. To end this turmoil and resulting muddy looking cheeks, I started on a quest – a quest to find the right contour for me and to learn how to apply it on MY face. I have followed the craze of buying the…

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Hourglass Modernist Eye Palette in Atmosphere Review

Hourglass Modernist Eye Palette in Atmosphere Review

To be honest, I have been drooling over the Hourglass Modernist Eye Palettes for a LONG time! I held out testing it out for a few reasons: very expensive and mixed reviews of the product.  As you can see, however, the magnetic pull to this palette won out and here it is! Hourglass Modernist Eye Shadow palette is beautiful but does it work well as an eye shadow?  There are seven available…

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Best of 2015!

Happy new year!!  As promised, here are the products that fall into the category of Best of 2015!  Did any of these make your lists?  If not, what products did you love across 2015?  So excited about 2016!!! [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6Mu4uRzZQw%5B/embedyt%5D Miscellaneous Items:   e.l.f. Kabuki brush – http://goo.gl/YQZXQ3 – $5.99 It Cosmetics You’re Easy On The Eyes Dual-Ended…

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December 2015 Favorites and Fails

December 2015 Favorites and Fails

Wow!  December is already here (well past now!) and here are my favorites and a few fails (for me).  See if these products are on your favorites list. If not, what ones are?  Did you have any regrets or fails this month?  Happy new year!! [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_LOd3xpwLs%5B/embedyt%5D Products I mentioned: Fails: Nyx Highlighters/Illuminators – in Ritualistic and Enigmatic  –…

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Nars Sheer Glow Foundation Review

Nars Sheer Glow Foundation Review

Foundation can make or break your day (or the bank!).  In my current pursuit for finding the best foundation for me, I have tried many, many products.  The Nars Sheer Glow foundation hits so many of the marks of excellence!  It misses the mark in two ways though.  See what I think about it and also how it works for mature skin! [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQLeDyJ1JV4%5B/embedyt%5D…

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L'Oreal True Match Lumi Cushion

L’Oreal True Match Lumi Cushion

I am always on the look out for drug store beauty products and always on the look out for new foundations.  The effect of this is what I have here – a drug store foundation option – or not?  See what I think. Yes, I test out a great deal of foundation.  One reason is that my skin keeps changing.  In part because of the seasons and in part because of the products I am using on my skin (Retin A has…

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Too Faced Born this Way Foundation

Too Faced Born this Way Foundation

Too Faced Born this Way foundation Have you tried it?  What do you think?  I would love to hear! Too Faced Born this Way Absolute Perfection foundation – http://goo.gl/aWXUsc – $39.  I am wearing Natural Beige. [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gm_RxdNNdEI%5B/embedyt%5D

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Tarte Timeless Beauty Essentials Review

Tarte Timeless Beauty Essentials Review

Holidays and limited edition sets are starting to show up everywhere!  The Tarte Timeless Beauty Essentials is a beauty and is exclusive to Ulta.  I hope this helps you decide if you should add to your holiday shopping list (for giving or receiving!).  Click here to go to the link on Ulta for the Tarte Timeless Beauty Essentials. The Tarte Timeless Beauty Essentials limited-edition set ($36) that…

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Kat Von D Mi Vida Loca Remix Palette

Kat Von D Mi Vida Loca Remix Palette

It is hot and it is amazing! The NEW remix eye shadow palette by Kat Von D – Mi Vida Loca (My Crazy Life) Remix Eye Shadow Palette. An incredible assortment of 24 shadows (matte and shimmery) for $59. Click here for a link This palette features 24 eye shadows in the following colors: Muse (lilac purple), Echo (purple glitter), Dark Wave (deep navy), Synth (electric blue), Hyperballad (sea blue),…

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Birchbox Unboxing | My first one!

Birchbox Unboxing | My first one!

My very first Birchbox! In case you are not familiar with Birchbox, it is a monthly beauty subscription box that sends five  beauty or grooming samples each month.  As with other subscription boxes, you complete a profile first that is then used to match products. This box is typically $10 a month, but you can get reduced prices at times (reviewing products, adding subscribers, etc.).  In fact,…

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Ipsy Glam Bag Unboxing September 2015

Ipsy Glam Bag Unboxing September 2015

It is that time of the month – unboxing of subscription boxes!  I have been getting Ipsy boxes for about three months now and am enjoying them quite a bit.  There always seems to be something fun.  If not, the bags are always adorable (not that I really NEED any more bags though!). In case you do not know about Ipsy – It is a monthly beauty subscription box – $10 month and you can cancel when you…

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Fall (or Autumn) Favorites Tag Video

Fall (or Autumn) Favorites Tag Video

It is almost Fall or Autumn depending on what seasonal reference works for you.  I have never made a TAG video before so I hope this works well.  I also filmed the video I included below at the beach so feel free to watch if you need the scenic version! I have 12 questions listed below that serve as the foundation for the TAG video.  I have answered them, tagged a few others to join in, and hope…

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Laura Mercier Colour to Go Portable Palette: Is it travel worthy?

Laura Mercier Colour to Go Portable Palette: Is it travel worthy?

  Laura Mercier Colour to Go Portable Palette in Warm Neutrals. Is it travelworthy or just plain fun? See what I think and let me know what you think! Although not available via typical beauty retail stores, which is why I hesitated in even reviewing it, this palette is amazing and keeps up to the expectations that I hold (very high ones) for any high end product and especially any Laura Mercier…

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August Favorites

August Favorites!! Already? Yep – so here goes! Let me know what you all think too! Tony Moly Peach Hand Cream – http://goo.gl/bjH3sI – $12 Love this hand cream both for the way it moisturizes and for the smell – amazing! Boots Extracts Coconut Body Butter – http://goo.gl/iAMhXh – $9.99 A great exfoliating lotion that smells wonderful and also is rather inexpensive! Scentbird – monthly perfume…