tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156119921786636522024-03-18T05:48:13.339-04:00Turtle BeautyCydonianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925341040702061278noreply@blogger.comBlogger464125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915611992178663652.post-84261576982348830702014-01-10T12:39:00.002-05:002014-01-10T12:39:26.052-05:00An ExplanationHello.<br />
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I've received a few messages over the months about where I am, and how I'm doing, and why I don't blog anymore. I really appreciate those messages (but will refrain from listing names to protect their privacy) and I feel like I owe everyone who might stumble upon this an explanation.<br />
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I stopped blogging last year for a multitude of reasons. First, and most basic, was that I was too busy with work and other hobbies to continue writing regularly enough. I had cut back how much makeup I was buying. Since then, my makeup artist business has flourished and grown, and I was putting more focus into that and what to buy for my kit versus buying personal items for review.<br />
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Second, the blogging network, or community, is not the same as it once was. I saw the changes happening years ago and now the community has morphed into a system of whoever has the most money and the most sponsorship gets the gold. I was never interested in monetizing or getting free products, and I watched my readership and comments go steadily downward over the last few months that I blogged. It's disheartening when you put so much work into something and it feels like no one is listening. I've talked to other friends that blog, and they said they noticed a steep decline as well, so it wasn't just me. The big bloggers and Youtubers who have the sponsorship get the majority of the attention, even if a smaller blogger has more knowledge and better reviews, for example.<br />
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To piggy back off of that, and the truthful and final reason for my departure -- I got into a very scary situation with a group of really hateful people that made me have to turn everything off and go dark for a while. To make a long, personal story short, I "pissed off" a company owner who was well known in the community, who also happened to have quite a posse of women behind her at the time. I didn't do anything wrong (I've come to terms with that), but whatever I did, she latched onto me and wouldn't let go. She found out, through someone on my Facebook that was feeding her information, where I worked, where I lived, who my husband was and what other sites I had in my free time. She began stalking me. I was receiving hang up phone calls at work, sometimes with female laughter on the other end. I have screencaps of her threatening to call my boss to tell him that I was doing something online that could have made me lose my job (I can't say the details because I no longer state what I do or who I work for.) She spread lies and rumors about me within the community. I was getting threatening emails and horrible personal messages on Facebook. She even found an OLD Photobucket account of photos of me and my now ex-boyfriend and plastered them on the internet.<br />
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The final straw was when I received a screencap showing my husband's job position, full name, and where he worked including their address. Unfortunately he was searchable on Google once she had his name, because of his position within the company he worked for (he was public on many of their networking pages, such as LinkedIn.) I turned off my Facebook for a few weeks and "went dark", so to speak. I had a few close friends that were monitoring the situation and I had also told my husband to be aware at work. She eventually moved on to bothering someone else, but that still didn't change how I felt... how absolutely betrayed and scared the situation had left me. You can only protect yourself on the internet so much, but the lengths that this woman went to were terrifying.<br />
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So, here we are. I won't shut down the blog because it's here as a body of my work and I do still get a lot of hits on my lipstick and palette swatches. You just won't see any new content from me.<br />
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Thank you all for the support you've given me over the years, and your concern at my disappearance. I really do appreciate it. If you would like to follow my makeup artist work, please send me an email at turtle beauty at yahoo dot com, and I will give you information on how you can do that. I don't feel comfortable posting it publicly here, unfortunately. <br /><br />- WendyCydonianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925341040702061278noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915611992178663652.post-90984594796368026182013-01-08T20:16:00.000-05:002013-01-08T20:16:05.837-05:00Wet n Wild Fergie Collection: Primer, Highlighter and Lipstick ReviewI purchased a few items from the newest Wet 'n Wild Fergie release, which I believe is called the Centerstage collection. I found these items at Walgreens, and pricing information will be listed for each item.<br />
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First up is the Take on the Day eyeshadow primer. This was $4.99 (there are $1 off coupons on the display at the moment as well, so keep that in mind... I only paid $3.99).<br />
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The ingredients list is quite long and does include Talc, but there does not appear to be any alcohol in the formula. I've only done limited testing of this product and it will take weeks for me to fully test it, but so far I can say that it works just as well if not better than Too Faced Shadow Insurance for me. The texture is quite runny, so one small complaint I have is that a lot tends to come out of the squeeze tube when you use it. It has a slightly tacky quality even after drying and I feel that it works very well for the price. This will definitely be going in my kit once I buy a second one.<br />
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A new line of lipsticks were also released with this collection, called Perfect Pout Lipcolor, and I picked up one color just to try them out. They appeared to be quite similar to the Megalast lipsticks in style and color, so I wasn't too bothered. I believe this was $2.99, but it could have been a dollar more at $3.99.<br />
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The packaging is admittedly pretty tacky and cheap, but honestly appropriate for Wet n Wild and Fergie teaming up. I don't mean that in a bad way, but it's not luxe packaging. The lipstick itself has that squared/rounded tip, just like the Megalast lipsticks. This color is Di-Vinely Chilled and is a beautiful shimmering burgundy. I did find this color to be a little drying, and I figured it was because of the sparkle. It did have decent lasting power on me, approximately 4 or 5 hours, but was mostly gone after eating. The little bits of shimmer didn't go everywhere though, which I appreciated.<br />
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Here is a swatch of Di-Vinely Chilled on my arm, along with a pink eyeshadow from a Sleek palette swatched on the left with no primer/ on bare skin, and on the right over the Take on the Day primer. You can see the vibrancy and payoff difference between the two.<br />
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And here is Di-Vinely Chilled on the lips. This was two solid coats.<br />
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Last, but not least, my personal favorite item from this collection: the To Reflect Shimmer Palette in Rosé Champagne Glow. This was $4.99 and is literally HUGE:<br />
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It easily dwarfs my hand. Onto what everyone really wants, a closeup of the marbling:<br />
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This particular shade has swirls of champagne, pink, gold and a burgundy tone. I would say this is more of a highlighter for light to medium skintones, and a very pale pink blush on fair skintones. It imparts the most beautiful glow, seriously. I absolutely love this and think it's a competitor for Mac's mineralize skinfinishes.<br />
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I can't really capture it, but there you go.<br />
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That's all I have for now from the new collection, and I don't think I'm getting anything else. See anything you like? What have you already gotten from this? Cydonianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925341040702061278noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915611992178663652.post-19546203548426507922013-01-05T16:26:00.000-05:002013-01-05T16:27:39.145-05:00Shany Cosmetics Eyeliner Gel Set Review + SwatchesAs with my last post, for Christmas my husband got me a few things from Shany Cosmetics. I saw a video review on YouTube for these and was interested in the bright colors and using them as an eyeshadow base.<br />
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The set can be purchased here: <a href="http://shanycosmetics.com/All-Shany-Products/Eyeliner-Gel-Set.html">http://shanycosmetics.com/All-Shany-Products/Eyeliner-Gel-Set.html</a><br />
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The current price is $30 but any other time I've checked the item, it's been listed at $20. The prices fluctuate quite a lot on this site so I would recommend monitoring it for a few days before buying. The net weight of all the product in the jars is 5g. For reference, a Mac Fluidline is 3g. Thus, the pots are small and you don't get much product, but these are also inexpensive and hopefully will not dry out before you are able to use one up. As I stated in the other post, our items arrived really fast from this company. <br />
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The set comes housed in a nice box, with a plastic tray holding the eyeliners that slides out as such:<br />
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This packaging in particular is quite sturdy, I may keep them stored in this, I haven't decided yet. The jars are plastic with square clicking caps, and a plastic insert to keep the product from drying out.<br />
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I intend to use these mostly as cream eyeshadow bases. All of the colors are pigmented, though some had streaking issues. I think when using them as an eyeliner you'd have better luck over primer and eyeshadow than just how I've shown them here on my arm.<br />
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01 is a burnt orange/russet brown. Love this.<br />
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02 is a medium bright blue and had some minor patchiness issues.<br />
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03 is an aqua, again with a little streaking.<br />
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04 is a pea/olive green, really unique and opaque.<br />
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05 is a medium grey, very pigmented.<br />
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06 is a darker, close to navy blue. This was the only disappointing color. It's way different than it appears in the jar and is patchy.<br />
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07 is a periwinkle grey blue, really lovely. Little streaky on the eyeliner application.<br />
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08 is your bog standard matte black. Very pigmented.<br />
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09 is a classic vibrant orange. Very pigmented.<br />
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10 is a beautiful plum and again very opaque and smooth.<br />
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11 is a lavender-lilac. Another unique shade and surprisingly smooth and opaque for a purple.<br />
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12 is a deeper olive green, good pigmentation.<br />
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Overall I think that this is an excellent value for the cost. At $20, you are paying less than $2 per pot. While these are similar to the generic ebay liners, I feel like there are a few unique colors in here. I would have liked to see a white, solely because it would make a great base. Cydonianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925341040702061278noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915611992178663652.post-90561093207397196052013-01-05T15:03:00.000-05:002013-01-05T16:26:36.213-05:00Shany Cosmetics Smooch Collection Lipsticks Sets 1 & 2For Christmas, my husband got me a few items from Shany Cosmetics, a brand that I discovered through Google searching for brush aprons. In this post I'm going to be doing an overview of two of their lipstick sets.<br />
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Set 1 is sold here: <a href="http://shanycosmetics.com/All-Shany-Products/Smooch-Collection-Lipstick-Set-1.html">http://shanycosmetics.com/All-Shany-Products/Smooch-Collection-Lipstick-Set-1.html</a><br />
Set 2 is sold here: <a href="http://shanycosmetics.com/All-Shany-Products/Smooch-Collection-Lipstick-Set-2.html">http://shanycosmetics.com/All-Shany-Products/Smooch-Collection-Lipstick-Set-2.html</a><br />
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The price listed at the time of writing this post is $18 for each set, or you can bundle both sets and save 20%, bringing the price down to $32.40 (my husband said he paid $12 each for them). The box says "10gx6pcs" for weight, a Mac lipstick is 3g for reference. When I ordered from the company and when my husband did, we both received our items EXTREMELY fast.<br />
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The lipsticks come in a cardboard box as such: <br />
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The top pulls off to reveal the lipsticks with their gold cap facing up:<br />
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Since opening these, I have flipped the lipsticks over so that the number and color face upward, as I also find it easier to take them out. Unfortunately, the packaging is quite cheap (which is to be expected) and the gold tops pop off constantly.<br />
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The tube is a long and slender matte black finish with Shany Cosmetics on the cap, and the color and number on the bottom sticker.<br />
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The lipstick itself is a narrow twist up style, similar to the Mac Sheen Supremes only much narrower.<br />
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The texture of the lipstick is slightly dry, but I wouldn't say it's drying. It's got a soft texture and a slight balmy quality. I would say they are similar to the Wet n Wild Mega Last lipsticks in feel, though those are a little more pigmented.<br />
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My favorites in this set are 02 and 04. I grabbed a couple of Mac lipsticks to do a quick comparison:<br />
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Morange is lighter and more yellow toned in comparison to Shany 05.<br />
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Shany 02 is really nothing like any of these but it seemed like it might be in the tube!<br />
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Swatches of Set 02 (I messed up the numbers on this, 07 =01, 08=02 and so on):<br />
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Set 02 is similar to Set 01, I don't think you need both. The pinky coral (05) in this set is really lovely, and so is the fuchsia, 02.<br />
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Overall, for the price, I think these are a great deal, especially for a makeup artist or someone starting to build their collection. I do think that the packaging needs work, but you could easily melt these into a lipstick palette or just superglue the gold caps down. Cydonianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925341040702061278noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915611992178663652.post-71497044382495739572012-12-12T14:59:00.001-05:002012-12-13T09:11:52.362-05:00Care and Treatment for Allergies and Sensitive Skin, and Going Alcohol Free: An OverviewI know I've not been around much lately and I could go on about my personal life and everything going on, but I don't want to bore you guys. You're here for skincare and makeup and to talk about sparkly things. This post won't be so much on the sparkly side, but a rather long overview of how I'm currently caring for my allergies, sensitive skin, breakouts, and how I've gone heavy chemical, sulfate and alcohol free in many of my body and skincare products.<br />
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I have to start off by saying that <b>I am not a physician</b> and you should not take anything I say here as concrete medical advice. Always consult with a physician before you begin any new or radical changes in your medications or skincare routine. I have seen a dermatologist and an allergist now, so I would highly recommend that if you suffer from allergies and skin conditions like I do, consult a doctor as they will be able to tell you what you need more than I can.<br />
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<b>ALLERGIES</b></div>
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Many skin conditions are related to allergies. Most people don't realize that sometimes when they have chronic dry or itchy skin, they are actually allergic to something in their environment that is causing the issue. For me, my allergist recommended something as simple as dust mite covers for my bed and pillows, and I am curious to see if that makes a difference in my overall health. <b><br /></b></div>
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I consulted an allergist last week because I've had off and on allergies for most of my life. They usually involved skin and sinus reactions, but more recently I've had a few anaphylaxis reactions and it scared me into consulting an allergist. I had extensive testing done, including a scratch test involving approximately 90 pricks to my skin. But that's a story for another day.<br />
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<b>ALLEGRA/ZYRTEC/CLARITIN:</b> These are basic anti-histamine, Fexofenadrine based, daily pills. They are available over the counter now and the price will vary depending on where you purchase. Allegra and Claritin are 24-hour doses, but the Zyrtec is labeled as 12-hour, so keep that in mind. As this is over the counter, you do not need a prescription (this is in the United States but I'm sure the rest of the world has similar products) BUT you will want to talk to a doctor about the differences and what will work best for you. I take Allegra but my brother takes Zyrtec. I get mine from Costco for around $31 for 90 pills (a 3<b> </b>month supply). This helps with day to day allergic reactions: coughing, sneezing, sinus congestion, headache, and can also help with physical reactions such as anaphylaxis and dry skin.<br />
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<b>SINGULAIR/MONTELUKAST:</b> Montelukast is generic Singulair. This is available only by a prescription from a physician. This works in conjunction with Allegra or Claritin to further help alleviate allergy symptoms. If you have occasional seasonal allergies, your doctor probably will not prescribe this to you. I actually have not started taking mine yet, so I cannot tell you of any side effects or how I feel about the medication. It is just what I was prescribed. (Price will vary depending on insurance and where you purchase it. I got mine from Costco for $27.49, 30 day supply. It was the cheapest place by far.)<br />
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<b>VENTOLIN/ANY INHALER:</b> I was given an inhaler due to my throat and chest tightening reactions from an unknown allergen. Many people with asthma also have allergies, and the asthma is a symptom of the allergic reaction. If you have EVER had the sensation of your throat tightening, chest constricting, or had difficulty breathing, you'll want to see an allergist and talk to them about carrying an inhaler. Keep in mind that just because the reaction wasn't severe initially, over time you can have more and more severe reactions to allergens, which can eventually lead to an emergency room visit or even a fatal reaction if you can't react fast enough. (My Ventolin inhaler was $40 with insurance coverage.)<br />
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Your doctor may also prescribe you an Epipen for serious allergic reactions. If during the allergy scratch test, you react severely at all, or if you've ever had an anaphylaxsis reaction, be prepared to receive a suggestion to carry one of these on you. They are incredibly pricey for most people, and I actually have not gotten one yet because of the price. The base price is $250.00. I won't go into too much about these, but I just wanted people to have the information.<br />
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<b>HAIR CARE</b></div>
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I've had "dandruff" for most of my life, cycling in and out of not very bad to absolutely awful. I learned from my dermatologist that dandruff is actually seborrhoeic dermatitis, and can be chronic and constant in many people. Dandruff should not be confused with a dry, flaky scalp. Often dry and flaking scalps are from using products that are stripping oils from the scalp, thus causing excess dead skin to build up and flake off. Now, I do have patches of true "dandruff", where I get red and itchy scale sections on my head, but many of my flaking issues were from products I was using.</div>
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I found, like many have recently, that using sulfates on my scalp caused a lot of issues. Some people can use them their entire lives and never have single flake on their scalp, while others like myself go through periods of non-stop flaking, itching and discomfort. My mom, for example, can use the cheapest shampoo possible and has never had flaking problems. If you have a lot of problems with your scalp (and many think that they "only get it when winter comes around", and in reality need to change their hair care), you may want to consider what you are using on your hair. If you have color-treated hair, this becomes very difficult. The main culprit is sulfates, as I said above, in ANY form. Keep in mind that sulfates are not good for color treated hair as they can leech the hair color out faster. A little fun fact for you: all the sulfates do is make the product lather. Ever notice that you really never see sulfates in conditioners? That's why.</div>
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Going sulfate free is a long and arduous road, but for me it has made a huge difference in the condition of my hair and scalp. Watch out for some companies that don't use sodium lauryl sulfate directly, but will use "sulficcionate" and other related items. Google an ingredient if you aren't sure. Many of these derivatives will still irritate your scalp! I found that I cannot use L'Oreal Ever Pure even though it doesn't have any of the traditional sulfates. Whatever it has instead irritated my scalp just as badly, but it would take months of use to show up.</div>
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<b>GIOVANNI MAGNETIC ENERGIZING SHAMPOO/CONDITIONER:</b> So far, this is one of the best sulfate AND chemical free shampoos that I've found. If you aren't trying to go more natural, there are a lot more options out there for you in terms of hair care. With me wanting to steer clear of alcohol and other bad chemicals, I had a hard time finding safe options. I've been using this for about 3 weeks and I love it. I have not tried the conditioner yet, but am currently using the shampoo. I barely have to use conditioner with this as it leaves my hair that soft. Giovanni's range in general is fabulous, including Smooth as Silk and the Tea Tree Oil line, but when I went more natural I had to steer clear. <b>I would highly recommend the brand overall for sulfate-free hair and body care. </b>(Giovanni ranges from $5-$12 for their products. This shampoo was approximately $8.)<b><br /></b></div>
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<b>Other sulfate-free lines:</b> L'Oreal EverPure, Aveeno, Pureology, Organix, Jason, Tigi (SOME products, not all), Alterna, Redken (SOME), and many others. Right now, many of the sulfate free lines are higher end and thus more expensive, but cheaper lines are starting to launch sulfate-free products. However, ALWAYS check the labels before you get sucked into buying any "sulfate-free", "gentle", or "color protecting" hair care. Sometimes they will label the product as such, but when you read the ingredients, you'll find that it has the same ingredients as all of their other products. Pantene is famous for this (and Pantene is also one of the worst products EVER for your hair!). </div>
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<b>MACADAMIA OIL HEALING SPRAY/TREATMENT:</b> I've started using this to treat my ends as it's difficult to go silicone free like I did, as you will tend to feel like your hair is more dry. Unfortunately, silicones leave a coating on your hair and don't actually do much for the condition, so while your hair FEELS soft, it's actually quite often damaged underneath. Now, this spray does have some questionable chemicals in, but I've found that compared to others (Moroccan oil), it doesn't have AS many chemicals and silicones. This is also great for fine hair as it's quite a light oil. For me, argan/moroccan oil is heavy and I find it makes my hair greasy. There are versions of moroccan oil out there that do not contain silicones. (Approximately $30, but I got a deal on mine in a pack of 2 for the same price at Target. I don't know if they still carry it in a 2 pack.)</div>
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<b>CLOBETASOL SOLUTION:</b> My dermatologist prescribed me this for my scalp when I do have issues. I haven't had to use it much since I got it, but this is good to have on hand while you test out new haircare, just in case something irritates your scalp. My doctor gave this to me in a dropper form, and you apply it to your scalp after washing your hair to any itchy or painful areas. It has a slight cooling sensation. (Unsure of the price, I think it was around $14 with insurance.)</div>
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You'll also want to avoid ANY form of alcohol in your hair products. In all seriousness, no matter whether you care about silicones, sulfates or going natural, alcohol is terrible for your hair. The bottom line is that it is not necessary to put in a hair product. Alcohol is drying, and many companies put small amounts of it in their products supposedly to "thin" the consistency out, but as with many body lotions, it's ACTUALLY to keep you using the products. Your hair gets dry, you use the product and for a while, it makes your hair super soft and nice. So you keep repurchasing. And the cycle continues.</div>
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<b>BODY CARE</b></div>
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Many people with allergies also suffer from skin complications, from dry and flaking skin, to itchiness, to redness and sensitivity. I have all of the above, unfortunately. I went to see my dermatologist, and through his suggestions and my own changes to what I use, have found a routine that works pretty well for me using these products:</div>
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<b>AMMONIUM LACTATE LOTION:</b> There are generics of this behind the pharmacy counter, but there's also branded versions such as Amlactin. I found that Amlactin was pricey and my pharmacy carried a generic version for about 1/3 of the price ($5 versus $15). This is most commonly used to treat a condition called Keratosis Pilaris (or KP), and it is a form of eczema that appears as red or white bumps along the arms, face and legs. I have this condition on my arms and the tops of my thighs, but this lotion can also be used for general dry skin, flakiness and irritation. The chemical in the lotion helps to break down the skin nodules that build up on people with KP and other eczema. Mild exfoliation can also help to remove them as well, in combination with the lotion. I don't know about Amlactin, but I will note that the generic version I got of this smells a little funny. Just something to be wary of... it is fragrance-free but the petroleum base makes it smell a little plastic-like.</div>
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<b>EUCERIN ORIGINAL LOTION:</b> I use this as a general body lotion on anywhere I don't use the Ammonium Lactate one. I found it very difficult to find body moisturizers that again, do not contain alcohol. This is also fragrance and dye free. I've only used this a few times but I really like it so far. It's quite rich and emollient but not greasy at all. I use it before bed but can also use it after I get out of the shower, and I don't feel like it transfers to my clothes. (This was $12.99 at Rite Aid on a BOGO1/2OFF deal, but it's a very large bottle of it.)</div>
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<b>NIVEA CREME:</b> This comes in a large blue tub (and when I say large, I mean huge) and I know for sure that it is sold in almost every country in this form. Instead of being a lotion like the Eucerin, this is closer to a barrier cream. This does contain lanolin alcohol, but through my own research, I've found that lanolin alcohol is not drying like cetyl or stearyl alcohols. I was using this for a while as a general body moisturizer, but due to it's thicker consistency, found that it wasn't good in warmer temperatures or over large areas of skin. This is, however, great for elbows, knees, feet and hands. This is a good as a general skin protectant, especially if you expect that you will be in colder temperatures for long periods of time. (This is around $8 for a "very large tub".)<br />
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<b>DOVE NUTRIUM MOISTURE BODY WASH - SENSITIVE:</b> I just started using this about 2 weeks ago and I love it so far! In addition to being alcohol and sulfate free, it's also fragrance and dye free. It has some good things it in for your skin (coconut oil is one, if I recall correctly) and I've already noticed an improvement over using the crappy, super smelly Caress body washes. As this doesn't have sulfates, it doesn't lather and it more like a creamy lotion. I'm used to it, so it doesn't bother me at all. **I'm reading some reviews saying that this isn't fragrance free, but I do not have 'fragrance' listed on my bottle, so I'm not sure.** (This was around $9 for a large bottle.) NOTE ADDED 12/13/2012: I've looked at my bottle and realized that glycerin is the second ingredient in this, while it says 'soap-free'. It also has 'fragrance' yet says unscented on my bottle. I am contacting Dove's customer service and will update this ASAP. <br />
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<b>EUCERIN CALMING BODY WASH OIL: </b>This is another new purchase and as I've only used it once, I can't say much about it yet. It's definitely an oil consistency, which makes it a little strange to use, but it does "soap" up once you begin to rub it into your skin. On the ingredients, there is something that contains 'sulfate' on some listings online but my bottle doesn't say that, so I am concerned over what exactly this contains! I will also add that it smells funny... not in a slightly bad way, but bordering on a REALLY bad way. I'll get through it, but I'm not a big fan. (This was around $8.)</div>
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<b>EXFOLIATION:</b> Gentle exfoliation is good once or twice per week to help get rid of dead skin buildup and flaking patches. Never exfoliate open wounds or acne sores as you can allow bacteria into the affected area, leaving yourself open to a skin infection. I am currently using the St. Ives Apricot Scrub for Sensitive Skin, but I am switching away from that once I run out and find an alcohol-free exfoliator. A friend suggested the Tree Hut Sugar Scrubs, which as far as I can tell are alcohol free, so I look forward to testing them out.<br />
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- Random tip: Carry a small bottle of soap with you in your handbag if you do tend to have sensitive skin. Once you've found a soap that works for you, this is really helpful when you're in a public bathroom. I find that many generic soaps used in bathrooms irritate my hands like no other, but for some reason Bath & Body Works Soaps don't, so I keep one with me in a hand sanitizer bottle. I also have one at the sink in my office for when I use the restroom at work, so that I can wash my hands and not have to worry about the itchiness and hives that happen when I use the regular soap in the bathroom. </div>
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This section will be short and sweet because I am still switching up my facial products to better items. It's a slow and grueling process!</div>
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<b>NEUTROGENA CLEAR PORE CLEANSER/MASK:</b> I personally use this only as a mask once per week. It works great for that purpose, but I admittedly have not tried it as a cleanser! I feel like it's so thick that it wouldn't work in that manner. This is alcohol free, light on chemicals, and leaves my face feeling smooth and cleansed. I've noticed a decrease in acne since I started using it. (This varies from $4-$7.)</div>
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<b>CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE SOLUTION: </b>This is only available by prescription. This is a topical acne solution that can be used all over as a facial cleanser for widespread and severe acne, or as a spot treatment. I use it as the latter, on a q-tip twice per day on any acne breakouts. I have a love/hate relationship with this because it works on some breakouts and not others. Now that I've seen an allergist, I've learned that I may actually have a few spots of ongoing hives on my face, and that may be why at times this doesn't seem to work. If you get a regular acne spot on your face, this works pretty well to shrink it down within 2-4 uses (so 2 days). (I don't remember how much this was.)</div>
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I hope this was helpful to some! I know that a lot of people have dry and sensitive skin and may not even realize that they should really consult a physician about those issues. Sometimes it's really down to what products you are using. Going alcohol, silicone, sulfate or general chemical free is never easy, but it's a decision that I'm glad I made as I see a huge difference in my skin!<br />
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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask! Cydonianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925341040702061278noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915611992178663652.post-25626855753017534632012-11-23T17:58:00.000-05:002012-11-23T17:59:41.351-05:00FOTD: Mmm... Cranberry Sauce!I hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving. This is what I wore to my family dinner. I probably should have taken a picture of my outfit, but with the temptation of a feast five minutes away... err, I forgot.<br />
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- Avon Smooth Minerals Liquid Foundation in Nude<br />
- Mac MSF Natural in Light<br />
- Maybelline SuperStay Concealer in Cream<br />
-Mac MSF in Light Year</div>
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- Too Faced Shadow Insurance<br />
- Mac eyeshadow in Amber Lights</div>
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- Mac eyeshadow in Coppering</div>
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- Mac eyeshadow in Cranberry mixed with plum from Sleek Monaco</div>
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- Browbone shade from Wet n Wild Sparkle 'Til the Morning palette</div>
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- Sephora waterproof eyeliner in Flashy Bronze</div>
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- Dark brown 'definer' eyeshadow from Wet n Wild Sparkle 'Til the Morning palette</div>
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- Rimmel Sexy Curves mascara </div>
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- NYX gloss in Cosmo</div>
Cydonianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925341040702061278noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915611992178663652.post-80638022234481184792012-10-20T19:27:00.002-04:002012-10-20T19:43:50.012-04:00FOTD: Off Into the Sunset<p>Sometimes when I get bored, I play with makeup. Don't we all? I was feeling like layering metallic red and orange over black after a post I saw from<a href="http://eyelinerandspraypaint.blogspot.com/2012/10/blue-and-green-jewel-toned-smokey-eye.html"> Robyn</a> earlier. It somehow started going a little Arabic so I ran with it. I really needed false lashes for this but I'm sat around at home and can't be asked. The golds in Sleek Sunset make for a perfect highlighter, and it's what is on my cheeks and brows.</p>
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- L'Oreal Magic Lumi Face Primer<br />
- Avon Smooth Minerals Liquid Foundation in Nude<br />
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-Bourjois Smokey eyeliner in Black</div>
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- Sleek Sunset palette (the matte black, metallic reds, plummy color, both golds and orange)</div>
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- Femme Couture gloss in Sahara Rose</div>
Cydonianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925341040702061278noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915611992178663652.post-14029624211021392682012-10-19T14:19:00.001-04:002012-10-19T14:19:15.320-04:00I've Started a Fashion Blog...Yeaaaah. There's not going to be a set schedule right now, but I've got a lot of content planned so far, including 3 outfits of the day. Check it out if you're interested!<br />
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<a href="http://turtlefashion.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Turtle <span style="font-size: x-large;">Fashion</span></span></a></div>
Cydonianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925341040702061278noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915611992178663652.post-31872907934856838752012-10-17T14:22:00.004-04:002012-10-17T14:22:44.239-04:00And the winner of the Disney palette is...I'm sorry for the delay on this! I've not only been busy at work, but I've been sick and also had immigration stuff to deal with. Without further delay...<br />
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Cydonianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925341040702061278noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915611992178663652.post-18983156301834359252012-10-03T09:23:00.003-04:002012-10-03T10:55:35.373-04:00FOTD: Violet RainNothing super exciting today kids, just a look with the Estee Lauder gloss I raved about in my September Favorites. Siiiiigh. It's so pretty.<br />
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-Too Faced Shadow Insurance<br />
- Maybelline Color Tattoo in Blue on By </div>
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- Jesse's Girl Eye Dust in Secret Weapon</div>
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- Kiko eyeliner in Bright Lilac (waterline)</div>
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- Maybelline Mega Plush mascara</div>
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-Estee Lauder True Color Sequins gloss in Violet Rain<br />
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<b>Don't forget that I have a giveaway going on <a href="http://cydonianmakeup.blogspot.com/2012/10/elf-disney-villains-cruella-palette.html">here</a>!</b> </div>
Cydonianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925341040702061278noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915611992178663652.post-89403164971248976072012-10-02T11:00:00.001-04:002012-10-02T13:53:03.030-04:00e.l.f. Disney Villains: Cruella Palette Review + FOTD (and GIVEAWAY!)Today I have for you a review, swatches and FOTD of the e.l.f. Disney Villains: Cruella palette. There is also a giveaway of this palette at the end of the post, so be sure to scroll to the bottom and follow the instructions!<br />
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I found the palette at Walgreens on a special display for $9.99. Inside, you get a small mirror, 2 face charts, 8 eyeshadows, a set of false lashes with glue, an eye primer, 2 lip and cheek colors, and a liquid eyeliner. The palette is cardboard and lightweight, but relatively sturdy. I love the packaging for this; the face charts with half of Cruella's face are brilliant. The instructions are great for people that are newer to makeup. My only complaint with the packaging is that the lip and cheek colors were incredibly difficult to remove!<br />
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First up, the eyeshadows. These are swatched over the included eye primer: <br />
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This row is decently pigmented. Puppy Love is matte, which is appreciated in a heavy shimmer palette. My favorite is Cruelty by far; it's a really interesting minty olivey green. Also, why Sewage? What a weird name!<br />
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This row is also pretty pigmented, just slightly less so than the top row. Maniac has amazing gold shimmers, and so does Extinction. Little Beasts is another matte; this one was a little drier than the others but it would work great in the crease or even on the brows.</div>
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A shot of all of the eyeshadows together. I think that this palette has good cohesion overall. The shades are neutral (with a pop of color from Cruelty) and you've got a mix of shimmer and matte finishes. Pigmentation is decent, with the only slightly problem shades being Sewage and Little Beasts (a little dry and hard).<br />
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The top is the liquid liner, which is a rich black. This is approximately 15 seconds after application and you can see that it is still quite wet and glossy. I would give this a fair amount of dry time to prevent smudging.<br />
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The bottom are the lip and cheek colors, which come in a pencil form. As far as I can tell, these do not have names. The lighter milky pink was drier in texture and harder to apply while the red was lovely and smooth. I don't know about using either of these as cheek colors, they may be too awkward!<br />
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Overall, I think this palette is a decent value for the money. The shadows are certainly worth $9.99 in my opinion. The eye primer is also decent, and the red lip color is another good value.<br />
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Here is a look that I created with the palette using the shadows Spelled, Maniac, Little Beasts and Cruelty. On my lips is the red lip pencil with Mac Amourous Dazzleglass over the top.<br />
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Good luck!Cydonianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925341040702061278noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915611992178663652.post-2666872457146871742012-09-30T19:15:00.001-04:002012-09-30T19:15:21.047-04:00September FavoritesIn case you didn't know, I'm in a collab group on YouTube with a bunch of other amazing bloggers. I've put up my September Favorites on that channel. Be sure to subscribe to see more videos :)<br />
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What I'm Wearing:<br />Top: Old Navy<br />Makeup: Wet n Wild Silent Treatment eyeshadow palette, Mac Black Line Pearlglide liner, Chanel Rouge Allure in Passion with Mac Sonoran Rain over top<br />
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- Stila Lovely in London Palette<br />
- Benefit Bella Bamba mini<br />
- Sleek Blush in Honour<br />
- Laura Mercier Full Blown Volume Lash Mascara<br />
- BeautyUK Metallic Sparks pencil (olive green)<br />
- e.l.f. Waterproof Eyeliner Pen in Coffee<br />
- NYX Glam Shadow Stick in Rose Gold<br />
- NYX Glam Liner in 24 Karat<br />
- L'Oreal Le Gloss in The Mystic's Shine<br />
- Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Ivory<br />
- Estee Lauder True Color Sequins Gloss in Violet Rain<br />
- Eslee Lauder blushes in Radiant Peach and Peach Nuance<br />
- Sleek Eau La La Liners<br />
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What have you been loving this month?Cydonianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925341040702061278noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915611992178663652.post-74121943184046106012012-09-26T13:32:00.001-04:002012-09-26T13:32:51.976-04:00Kat Dennings Picture TutorialMy friend Amanda wanted to know how to do a look like Kat Dennings has in these photos:<br />
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I decided to do a picture tutorial to help her out, and post it here for you guys! The pictures aren't great, I have to admit. They are a little blurry and dark, and in the flash photos at the end, the coppery color is showing up as really browny orange and it totally wasn't! Anyway, I hope you enjoy.<br />
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I started off by applying <b>Laura Mercier Foundation Primer in Radiance</b> all over my face. Then I applied the <b>Physician's Formula Youthful Wear Foundation in Fair</b>. Kat has more of a matte coverage with a subtle radiance underneath, so I figured this would be a good combo for that look.<br />
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I applied <b>Too Faced Shadow Insurance</b> and a shimmery cream eyeshadow on the lid. The cream eyeshadow is optional, but I used <b>Maybelline Color Tattoo in Barely Beige</b>. <br />
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I used the <b>Wet n Wild Comfort Zon</b>e palette for the eyes. To make it easier, I will be referencing the eyeshadows as they are labeled above (1, 2, 3 and 4).<br />
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I first applied <b>#1</b> to one half of the lid with a flat eyeshadow brush. I also started to apply it into the inner corner.<br />
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I used <b>#2</b> in the upper crease with a pointed crease brush, and then blended out with a fluffy blending brush. This may take a few layers to get the desired opacity. Just be sure to blend the edges lightly; these shadows are very soft.<br />
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Apply a mixture of <b>#3</b> and <b>#4</b> into the outer lower crease with the same pointed crease brush, and blend with the fluffy brush. Again, this may take a few layers.<br />
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Use the same <b>#3</b> and <b>#4</b> mixture (more #3 than #4) on the outer bottom lashes. Be gentle in this area -- the shimmer can easily get into your eye.<br />
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Using <b>Wet n Wild eye pencil in Black</b>, I first used the pencil straight from the "tube" and applied a thin line to my upper lashline. Immediately after, I used an angled eyeliner brush to smudge the line out. This gives a softer look. I also used the brush to wing out the edge.<br />
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Using the same angled brush and what was left over from the upper lash line, I smudged the black liner onto my bottom lash area. I would not recommend putting this particular pencil directly against your skin there; it's not super soft and it will also create a really harsh line.<br />
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For bronzer, I used the <b>Barry M Natural Dazzle bronzer</b> and focused on contouring my cheekbones, forehead, and jaw. For blush, I used <b>NYX blush in Terracotta</b>, and kept it mostly towards the back of my cheeks. Highlighter is optional; I skipped it because the NYX blush is pretty shimmery.<br />
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The lip was pretty difficult to match on this, and even this combo will not look the same on everyone. I got it as close as I could on my skintone. First, I applied <b>NYX lip liner in Nude</b> all over my lips and followed by patting on <b>Maybelline ColorSensational in Let Me Pink</b>. It's important to pat this on instead of applying it strongly from the tube, if you want to match Kat's lip color. On top, I applied <b>NYX gloss in Cosmo</b> in the center of the lips for a bit of sparkle and shine.<br />
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And you're done! Hopefully you get a bit of Kat Dennings' famous pout going...<br />
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Cydonianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925341040702061278noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915611992178663652.post-25840637423270032662012-09-24T08:49:00.000-04:002012-09-24T08:49:40.921-04:00FOTD: EclectusThis one was a wee bit out of my comfort zone, but I went for it anyway. No idea where I got inspiration for the shape from, it's not a style I'd normally do on myself. I did forget how finnicky the Sleek Acid palette can be, and this reminded me. I will probably do another bright look with the Ultra Mattes palette soon.<br />
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Thanks to <a href="http://eyelinerandspraypaint.blogspot.com/">Robyn </a>for the color suggestion and <a href="http://kathyfuckingjacobs.com/">Kathy</a> for the look's name :) <br />
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- Maybelline SuperStay Concealer in Cream<br />
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- NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk</div>
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- Sleek Acid yellow mixed with Inglot eyeshadow #60 on lid<br />
- Sleek Acid neon green mixed with Inglot eyeshadow #385 in crease (neon green alone on lower lashline)<br />
- Make Up For Ever #92 eyeshadow mixed with purple from Sleek Acid palette for outer crease and "liner"<br />
- Sleek Monaco palette Sand Walker and Moors Treasure mixed on brows<br />
- Matte white from Sleek Acid palette on brows and inner corner <br />
- Wet n Wild pencil eyeliner in Black<br />
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<br />Cydonianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925341040702061278noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915611992178663652.post-28912988805897152012012-09-21T09:02:00.000-04:002012-09-23T18:37:20.330-04:00FOTD/OOTD: Dreaming of MetallicsSince my hair is red now, I've really been loving metal shades on my eyes. Today I felt like a bit of copper, so here's what I came up with. I am wearing violet contact lenses so that is why the close up photos of my iris look a bit off. This was a little less red toned in person but color correcting wasn't fixing the issue!<br />
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- Maybelline SuperStay Concealer in Cream<br />
- Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Ivory </div>
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- NYX Jumbo Pencil in Bronze</div>
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- Stila Lovely in London palette: Duchess on the lid and lower lashline, a mix of Tower Bridge and High Street in the crease and outer lower lashline</div>
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- e.l.f. Liquid Eyeliner pen in Coffee</div>
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- NYX eyeliner in Silky Cashmere</div>
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I found a huge display of these at Target on a new Sinful stand. I was pulled toward this color right away, it seemed really unique. On top of it, this magnet was a star pattern instead of the bog standard wavy line thing. The shade I picked up is Polar Opposites.<br />
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Now, I wouldn't consider myself a noob at nail polish, not even at magnetic polish. I put my usual gel base coat down and let it dry completely, and then went away to paint my nails. First off, the magnet is practically glued into the top, and I quite literally nearly lost a nail trying to pull it off from the bottle cap. I put on a thin layer and then placed the magnet above my thumbnail immediately. The polish was decently opaque in one coat, except... nothing happened. I did one more thin coat (nice thing about magnetic polishes) and tried again. That time, the magnet was too strong and nearly pulled color from my entire nail. Needless to say, it was a chore. The magnet switched between simply not working, to working too well and pulling color unevenly.<br />
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Sorry for the lack of clean up, I'm not keeping this on anyway.<br />
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The polish was just... poor. Maybe it's this color, but there are weird random teal sparkles scattered on my nails, and some parts are grey, some are an inky charcoal with the sparkle, and other areas are nearly black with the teal sparkle. It looks really uneven and like a child painted my nails. I tried to get a picture of it here...<br />
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The real problem is when I tried to use my top coat. I've used 2 other brands of magnetic polish and not had an issue, but this polish smeared horribly once top coat was applied. It also would not dry, even with my top coat being fast dry, and waiting about 15 minutes.<br />
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Yeah. It's not cute. Not even worth $1.99. Boo on you, Sinful. No bueno. I much prefer the Boots version. Save your money!Cydonianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925341040702061278noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915611992178663652.post-85193975003667936502012-08-19T10:12:00.005-04:002012-08-19T10:15:25.798-04:00FOTD: Sunlit CactusJust a look I came up with yesterday when I was feeling creative with my makeup. It's similar to the look my husband did on me when we did the Husband Makeup Tag. I really liked this one!<br />
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- Avon Smooth Minerals Foundation in Nude</div>
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- Maybelline SuperStay Concealer in Light<br />
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-Too Faced Shadow Insurance<br />
- Maybelline Color Tattoo in Bold Gold<br />
- Maybelline Color Tattoo in Edgy Emerald<br />
- Jesse's Girl Eye Dust in Sunlit Cactus<br />
- Jesse's Girl Eye Dust in Mardi Gras<br />
- Jesse's Girl Eye Dust in Pixie Dust <br />
- Wet n Wild eye pencil in Sky Blue<br />
- Wet n Wild eye pencil in Black<br />
- Urban Decay Glitter liner in Distortion <br />
- Maybelline The Mega Plush mascara</div>
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Cydonianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925341040702061278noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915611992178663652.post-51502301826409003872012-08-17T09:24:00.005-04:002012-08-17T09:24:25.828-04:00Most Worn Things Tag! (Video)I've done a video on the Most Worn Things Tag that is going around on Youtube... there's lots of info in the description box but here it is:<br />
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Here are the items I mentioned and where to buy them if available:<br />
- Color Club Blue-Ming: <a href="http://www.cosmeticgroup.com/shop/Blue-Ming">http://www.cosmeticgroup.com/shop/Blue-Ming</a> $8<br />- GOSH Rainbow: Unavailable, £5<br />- Macadamia Healing Oil Spray: <a href="http://www.target.com/p/macadamia-healing-oil-spray-4-2-oz/-/A-14017133">http://www.target.com/p/macadamia-healing-oil-spray-4-2-oz/-/A-14017133</a> $27.99<br />- Xhilaration Black Crossbody Bag: Similar at <a href="http://www.target.com/p/mossimo-supply-co-washed-crossbody-black/-/A-14087830">http://www.target.com/p/mossimo-supply-co-washed-crossbody-black/-/A-14087830</a> $23.99<br />- J Crew Edie Purse (Pecan): h<a href="ttp://www.jcrew.com/womens_special_shops/HandbagShop/FeaturedHandbags/PRDOVR%7E44804/44804.jsp">ttp://www.jcrew.com/womens_special_shops/HandbagShop/FeaturedHandbags/PRDOVR~44804/44804.jsp</a> $238<br />- Classified Tan Peep Toe Flats: Similar at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/City-Classified-YAGER-PEEP-TOE/dp/B0085DAG76">http://www.amazon.com/City-Classified-YAGER-PEEP-TOE/dp/B0085DAG76</a> $15.63<br />- Pearl cuff bracelet: Similar at <a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=acc_bracelet_stretch&ProductID=1000047624&VariantID=">http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=acc_bracelet_stretch&ProductID=1000047624&VariantID=</a> $4.80<br />- Turtle long necklace: Similar at <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Lovely-Cute-Colorful-Rhinestone-Little-Turtle-Pendant-Long-Necklace-HOT-/260973985096?pt=Fashion_Jewelry&hash=item3cc342fd48">http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Lovely-Cute-Colorful-Rhinestone-Little-Turtle-Pendant-Long-Necklace-HOT-/260973985096?pt=Fashion_Jewelry&hash=item3cc342fd48</a> $1.94<br />- B/W Stripe Maxi Skirt: <a href="http://www.target.com/p/mossimo-womens-convertible-maxi-skirt-assorted-colors/-/A-13845461">http://www.target.com/p/mossimo-womens-convertible-maxi-skirt-assorted-colors/-/A-13845461</a> $24.99<br />- Mint green lace dress: Unavailable<br />- Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream: <a href="http://www.misshaus.com/ctrl.php?page=mainProductDetail&p_code=MSMS1052&ctg=AAA">http://www.misshaus.com/ctrl.php?page=mainProductDetail&p_code=MSMS1052&ctg=AAA</a> $29.99 (cheaper on Amazon)<br />- Mac Light Year Mineralize Skinfinish: Sold out, but other colors are at <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/159/782/Products/Face/Powder/Mineralize-Skinfinish/index.tmpl">http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/159/782/Products/Face/Powder/Mineralize-Skinfinish/index.tmpl</a> $29.00<br />- Mac Prism blush, <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/156/329/Products/Face/Cheek/Powder-Blush/index.tmpl">http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/156/329/Products/Face/Cheek/Powder-Blush/index.tmpl</a> $20.00<br />- Revlon Kissable Balm Stains: <a href="http://www.target.com/p/revlon-just-bitten-kissable-balm-stain/-/A-14081497">http://www.target.com/p/revlon-just-bitten-kissable-balm-stain/-/A-14081497</a> $7.69 (price varies)<br />- Rimmel Sexy Curves mascara: <a href="http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/rimmel-london-sexy-curves-mascara/ID=prod5406335-product">http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/rimmel-london-sexy-curves-mascara/ID=prod5406335-product</a> $7.99<br />- Sleek Monaco palette: Unavailable<br />- Jesse's Girl Eye Dust in Pixie Dust: <a href="http://www.jessesgirlcosmetics.com/products/view/32">http://www.jessesgirlcosmetics.com/products/view/32</a> $4.99Cydonianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925341040702061278noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915611992178663652.post-86294133864899924362012-08-13T13:22:00.003-04:002012-08-13T13:27:04.542-04:00The Chequered Lily Apothecary: Review + SwatchesI recently placed a small order with The Chequered Lily Apothecary. I heard about the company through <a href="http://www.sirvinya.com/2011/07/indie-shopping-thechequeredlilyapotheca.html">Sirvinya</a> and was interested in some of their colors. I decided to order two blogger sample packs and was pleasantly surprised when Kimberly, the owner, immediately messaged me and thanked me for my order. She also asked if I wanted any colors in particular and said she would ship out my items the following day. I really appreciated her customer service on this -- she was so friendly! I ended up just letting her pick the colors.<br />
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The shop is through Etsy, and you can reach it here: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheChequeredLily">http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheChequeredLily</a><br />
Kimberly only does eye products right now, including some glitter blends. You can get a set of 7 samples for $4.00, or a full size for $6.50. My "Youtuber/Blogger" sample pack was $3.00 and Kimberly included some additional samples, so I ended up with 19 samples total.<br />
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All of the colors were interesting and had different textures and formulas. Sometimes with indie companies, you find that each shadow is the same base with a different color glitter over the top -- not so with Chequered Lily. Some were more metallic, some were glittery, and I even had a matte finish in my sample pack. The colors were pigmented and smooth over Darling Girl's Glitter Glue. I did find that on the colors with an intense glitter overlay, it took two layers to achieve full opacity. Think of it like a glitter nail polish that needs that second coat to get the 'wow' factor. Overall, I am loving what she sent me and I cannot wait to use them in some looks!<br />
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<b>Stranger Tides</b> is a blackened teal with strong teal shift. At one angle, it just looked nearly black, but once the light hit it, the teal lit up. Gorgeous.</div>
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<b>Delicate </b>is a soft 'snow' white with soft shimmer. Would make a great tear duct highlight.</div>
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<b>Snow, Glass and Apples</b> is a sheer pale gold with reddish pink shift. Really unique!</div>
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<b>The 13th</b> is a shimmering metallic red with pink shimmer.</div>
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<b>November</b> is a really interesting medium brown with a slight 'burnt' quality. It looked like a dark orange in the baggie, but instead it's the color of dead leaves. It may sound unappealing, but it's actually a really pretty color and reminds me of November as the name suggests!</div>
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<b>Haute Cocoa</b> (cute name!) is a richer chocolate brown. Love this one.</div>
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<b>Princess Aurora</b> is a magenta pink with a purple-blue shift. This has SUCH a perfect name.</div>
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<b>Snow Angel</b> is an intense shimmery white -- this is like snow glittering in the sun. Seriously beautiful.</div>
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<b>Miles From Nowhere</b> is a really interesting shade as it shifts color depending on the light. It looks grey but then shifts to a gold with lots of sparkle.<br />
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<b>After You've Gone</b> is a beautiful shimmering silver with a slight purple undertone.</div>
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<b>Cut Me Deeper</b> is a metallic blood red.</div>
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<b>Shooting Star</b> is a medium pigmented black with a ton of silver and purple-ish sparkle. It some lights, it's nearly a dark purple.</div>
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<b>Blue Silver</b> is as the name suggests, a very metallic blue-based silver. Darker than After You've Gone.</div>
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<b>Dancing on the Sand</b> is a medium tan with a soft blue shift; this would be great to blend out the crease on a brown or black smokey eye.</div>
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<b>One Night Stand</b> is a gorgeous peach with pink shift. One of my new favorite eyeshadows!</div>
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<b>Razor's Edge</b> is a metallic red with what appears to be blue sparkle lurking about. It's darker than Tell Me Now but lighter than Cut Me Deeper. The finish is also more metallic than Cut Me Deeper (whereas that one is mostly sparkle). </div>
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<b>Lonely Satellite</b> is the only one that had some minor patchiness issues; it is a blackened blue-based purple with silver sparkle. </div>
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Overall, really loving the colors and finishes of the shadows in this collection. Susan had some trademark issues with an outside company and had to rename many of these shades; you can purchase them <a href="http://www.darlinggirlcosmetics.com/category_79/Not-An-80s-Band.htm">here</a>. </div>
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received no monetary compensation for this review.</b>Cydonianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925341040702061278noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915611992178663652.post-22909680332723160682012-08-09T19:47:00.000-04:002012-08-09T19:47:13.111-04:00FOTD: Liquid LilacQuick-ish post for you tonight. I am trying to get back into the swing of blogging. I've swatched the last Darling Girl collection and that post will be up tomorrow, so definitely check back then! I filmed a quick video of my outfit with this look, as I had an HD camcorder for the weekend.<br />
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- MUFE HD Foundation in #120</div>
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- Maybelline SuperStay Concealer in Light<br />
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- NYX blush in Summer Peach</div>
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-Too Faced Shadow Insurance<br />
- L'oreal Infallible eyeshadow in Liquid Diamond<br />
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Here is the outfit video:</div>
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<br />Cydonianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925341040702061278noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915611992178663652.post-65071399144967758222012-07-22T08:59:00.000-04:002012-07-22T08:59:50.051-04:00Outfits of the Week - July 16 -21Enjoy :D
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I tried to take a mixture of natural light and flash photos to mix it up a bit! <br />
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- Mac MSF Natural in Light </div>
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- Maybelline SuperStay Concealer in Light</div>
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- Mac MSF in Semi Precious Crystal Pink (blush, face highlight and inner corner highlight)</div>
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-Too Faced Shadow Insurance</div>
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- L'Oreal Infallible eyeshadow in Golden Sage (lid and lower lashline)<br />
- L'Oreal Infallible eyeshadow in Golden Emerald (crease and lower lashline)<br />
- L'Oreal Infallible eyeshadow in Gleaming Bronze (used as liner)<br />
- Ulta Golden Eyes eyeliner (lower waterline)</div>
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- Rimmel Sexy Curves Mascara<br />
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- L'Oreal Caresse lipstick in Rose Taffeta<br />
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As you may have noticed, my hair is a different color. I haven't dyed it in about 2 months (and even then that was just to cover the blonde ends, which the dye ended up fading right back to blonde again anyway) and was ready for a change. I wanted to go back to red without bleaching so I started doing some research. I ended up with L'Oreal (I swear I'm not sponsored) HiColor in Red Hot and some 20 volume developer. Here are the results!</div>
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Overall, I am really pleased. I wanted it a little brighter (you can see how bright it got over my blonde ends) so I am going to wash it a few times and then decide if I'm going to dye it again. The dye is gentle enough to use again, and I plan on hitting my hair with 30 volume developer this time if I decide to redo it (for more vibrancy). I'm still undecided. What do you think? </div>
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Last thing is my outfit for today, I absolutely love this dress pattern but holy wrinkles, Batman!!</div>
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<b>Dress: Kohl's (Lily Rose)</b></div>
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<b>Shoes: Burlington Coat Factory (City Classified)</b></div>
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That's it for me today. I will have some new Darling Girl eyeshadow swatches up soon so stay tuned!</div>
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<b>FACE:</b></div>
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- L'Oreal Magic Lumi Primer</div>
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- Avon Smooth Minerals Foundation in Nude</div>
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- Mac MSF Natural in Light </div>
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- Maybelline SuperStay Concealer in Light</div>
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- Boots No 7 Vital Enlightening Powder (on eyes as highlight, too)</div>
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- Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush in Peach Satin</div>
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<b>EYES:</b></div>
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-Too Faced Shadow Insurance</div>
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- Revlon Matte Eyeshadow in Peach Sorbet (lid)</div>
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- Mac eyeshadow in Expensive Pink (crease and lower lashline)</div>
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- MUFE Eyeshadow in #92 (to darken crease and lower lashline)</div>
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- Physician's Formula black gel liner from Blue Eyes set</div>
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- MUA eyeliner in Lovely Lilac (waterline) </div>
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- Rimmel Sexy Curves Mascara</div>
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<b>LIPS:</b></div>
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- NYX Lipstick in Indian Pink</div>
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- NYX Mega Shine gloss in LaLa</div>
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It's supposed to be pretty sunny and nice here today so I wanted to wear a dress... figuring out a cardigan to wear with it was tough, I'm not 100% sold on this combo.</div>
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<b>Cardigan - Forever21 </b></div>
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<b>Dress - Target </b></div>
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<b>Shoes - Burlington Coat Factory</b></div>
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<b>Necklace - No idea</b></div>
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<b>Nails - Color Club Blue-Ming</b></div>
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