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No3 Berry Face Oil Review

Can I use face oil if I have combination skin? Of course you can, simply avoid pore-clogging oils and use only the ones intended to moisturize your face. L.A. Christine's No3 Berry Face Oil is comprised of Lingonberry, raspberry and acai berry, yet smells of an herbally sweet concoction. High Read more

Need for Speed: New Quick Drying Nail Polishes

Today's modern polishes promise to dry faster than a speeding bullet, but which ones actually save the day? Top manicurists have known about pro top coats for years - those specially formulated clear coats that left lacquer intact for an extended wear manicure. Compatible with nearly every brand, topcoats like Read more

Verb Detangle+Defrizz Conditioning Leave-In Mist Review

To be completely up front about things, I hate washing my hair because it's a nightmare to comb afterwards.  It’s much like that of a 6 year old little girl. It tangles like nobody’s business and is a nightmare to comb after washing. It’s so bad that my hairdresser Read more

Delfin Spa Cellulite Reduction Apparel and Anti-Cellulite Lotion Review

Everyone deals with cellulite. And no one is a fan of it. We've written about coffee ground products like Gail's DIY Coffee Scrub or isola Jamaican Coffee & Sugar Scrub, that are said to help minimize the appearance of cellulite due to the caffeine. Now there is another product system Read more

Mom: Get Glamorous Twitter Party

This year we're mixing things up with our Mom: Get Glamorous contest! We're adding a Twitter party, where some of the great brands participating in the contest are also giving away products during our party. Come join us on May 15, 2013 from 1pm-2pm EST and tweet with @TheMakeupGirl @ClumpsofMascara Read more

Green With Envy eyeshadow Palette

Rae Cosmetics Eyeshadow Palette Review

I have only just recently started incorporating eyeshadows into my makeup routine.  I’ll maybe use it once or twice a month unless I have a shoot and it’s being expertly applied to my eyelids by a professional.

The reason why I have shied away from eyeshadow until now is because I was always terrified of not blending correctly and looking rather clownish, plus the colors that I have tried in the past either had too much pigment or not enough and I didn’t feel like I had the skill set to apply them without looking overly made-up.

Recently, however I’ve been experimenting more with makeup and have gotten more confident in my skills…or rather the skills I have borrowed from the various amazing make-up artists I have had the pleasure of working with, and have started experimenting more with my eye makeup.  I now have a few favorite brands of eyeshadows, but I’m always looking to add a few more to the list of favorites.   Read more

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