tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22188398891354408942023-11-16T04:35:28.395-08:00Mary Contrarie mary contrariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07319219851598098298noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218839889135440894.post-2209101346528908792013-11-01T07:30:00.000-07:002013-11-01T07:30:04.241-07:00Holiday Wish List <div style="text-align: center;">
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mary contrariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07319219851598098298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218839889135440894.post-43979917699394897132013-10-11T19:39:00.000-07:002013-10-11T19:39:33.884-07:00Fall Desires<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />mary contrariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07319219851598098298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218839889135440894.post-47888935252443629902013-10-02T11:57:00.000-07:002013-10-03T15:51:28.469-07:00September 2013 Favorites<br />
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I have missed quite a few favorites lately, but here the products that have been the game changers leaving a lot of beloved foundations unloved. </div>
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<u>Biore UV Aqua SPF 50 PA +++:</u> </div>
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Amazing! It is my new HG sunblock. This product makes me want to put sunblock in the morning. The consistency is nothing like sunblocks we have learned to hate. It is a liquidy gel that feels so cooling onto the skin. It does have floral scent that goes away once it is applied to the skin. </div>
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<u>Nars Creamy Concealer: </u></div>
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The hype around this product is very true. It is everything you want a concealer in a tube to be.</div>
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I use to this for my lazy mornings when I have no time to put on blush. It is easy to apply one dot on my cheek, rub it in and go. </div>
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I like to call this my resurrection product. It doesn't cover any blemishes or make your makeup last, but it cures anything that makes your face looking flat. It has tiny particles that gives a soft radiant glow. I love carrying this around with me and its becoming a staple in my handbag. </div>
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I got this from a glossybox years ago. From one reason to another, I don't know why I didn't have the chance to try it. It turns out I really love it! I love the flat brush. I'll give a full review later on. </div>
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<u>L'oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Bronzed Taupe:</u> </div>
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I don't wear eyeshadow, but this eyeshadow makes me want to wear it everyday. I wear it as a wash of color. It is such a multidimensional color that when I wear it as a wash of color, it looks like I did something amazing to my eyes. (By the way, I think these are way better than Mac eyeshadows)</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My 1st and last Beauty Army Box! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Beauty Army is a subscription box where you can choose what you want to try plus 1 surprise. I loved the idea of choosing your own items. Sometimes there are items other people get their boxes, in my opinion are really great, but I didn't get it in my own box. By choosing my own items, I can determine what I want in my own box. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I thought it would be so fun to have a pink tint to my hair *temporarily*. Unfortunately, my hair is really black making anything show up it a near impossibility. This stuff actually works! It comes in a big eyeshadow pan. I slide the pan against my hair and it shows up to a pretty bright pink. I then follow it with a generous spray of hairspray, so the color locks into the hair and not anywhere else. Later that day, that generous amount of hairspray I applied proved to be moot. My white top I was wearing looked tie dyed. Never again. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This stuff is so interesting. It says it's a mineral based sunscreen. First off, it's a really dark tan (NC 40) color. I was worried that the color would not match my skintone. Thankfully, it is a sheer formula with no odd coloring in sight. I would not suggest this to anyone lighter than a NC 25 skin tone. It does provide some coverage. I noticed some of my acne pigmentation were not as visible. Secondly, the consistency is odd. It feels I'm applying a mousse like foundation. It applies silky onto the skin with a matte finish. It doesn't leave any type of tacky, moist or sticky feeling that a most sunscreen do. I do like that it unlike most generic sunscreens out there. I may repurchase it for a non-makeup day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I kind of like this stuff! It says, "<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24px;">a soap-less, non-abrasive cleanser enriched with dissolving</span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24px;">enzymes that remove dull skin cells" </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;">It's funny because the first thing I thought of when I smelled this stuff is "this stuff smells like soap." I only used this once, but so far so good. It doesn't break me out. It doesn't strip my skin dry. It makes my skin feel really clean and refreshed.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 24px;">I haven't tried it yet. I'll be honest that I haven't tried it yet because I'm scared of it. I have really oily skin and applying another layer of oil screams BREAKOUT. And it looks so lovely sitting inside a tiny vial waiting for me to use it, but my fear for oils cannot step aside. I promise I have used oils before and never broken out, but the stigma still lingers within me. Bad Mary! Bad! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 24px;">I haven't used this either! I don't even know how to use it. Is it a moisturizer? a serum? It doesn't have directions on the website or the product. (help me beautyarmy!) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 24px;">A typical body lotion that provides hydration to the skin. I wouldn't say after using this my skin became baby skin soft, but there is some moisturization. To be fair, the skin on my body is very dry. It takes lots of body butters and body oils to achieve the softness I desire. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 24px;"> Yum-o! My favorite thing in my box. It is a bright peach flavor with a ginger undertone taste giving a little kick to my taste buds. It was so refreshing in this summer heat. I can't wait to pick up more. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 24px;">This month's box was okay. I was disappointed that my favorite thing was ice tea in a beauty subscription box! For $12 a month I want to be wow'd with the things I am getting. Maybe next time. </span></div>
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mary contrariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07319219851598098298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218839889135440894.post-2302338687591455942013-09-17T08:00:00.000-07:002013-09-17T08:00:05.765-07:00Canmake Nobimori Mascara <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Canmake is one of my favorite Asian makeup brands. They just make quality items at a great price. I never had a disappointed item...until I got this. Well, that's what I thought when I initially tried it. The formula was so wet, it was unworkable. It does poorly on curl control. I have to use <a href="http://marycontrarie.blogspot.com/2013/04/kate-mascara-base.html" target="_blank">Kate Mascara Base </a>to keep the curl up. This is disappointing in a Japanese mascara. Usually they are awesome in the curl patrol department. But when the mascara has dried up a bit, and I use a mascara base, it's working a lot better. </div>
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It has the fine tooth comb brush thing going on. It's not my favorite, but on this mascara, I don't mind it so much. It's quite easy to to comb through with voluminous lashes in one swipe. By the way, the voluminous thing on this mascara is kind of awesome. One of my favorite parts of this mascara. Another? It doesn't smudge!! </div>
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mary contrariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07319219851598098298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218839889135440894.post-22413315782380282382013-09-16T17:57:00.000-07:002013-09-16T17:57:01.701-07:00Maybelline 14 hour Lipstick in Never Ending Nude<br />
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If Lisa Eldridge says it's good, it's good enough for me. So far; so good. It is a matte formula, which means it's drier than other lipsticks. Even though it's dry, it doesn't my lips uncomfortable or sticky. It feels like there's absolutely nothing on my lips, which I like.</div>
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The lipstick name is far from what it sounds like. It's definitely not a nude. It's a pinky mauve making it one those your lips but better color. As much as I love the color, I do wish I got another color, because this "Never Ending Nude" is a glitter bomb. The glitter particles are huge, and there's a lot of it. My lips are sensitive. At times, because of all the glitter, it can leaves my lips feeling sore.</div>
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In spite all of this, this is my new 'my lips but better' every day lipstick. It helps bring my look altogether, and it lasts a really long time: easily 4-6 hours. I don't like to touch up, so it's perfect when I can just dab in the morning and go. </div>
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mary contrariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07319219851598098298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218839889135440894.post-20876083834921160052013-09-10T19:12:00.000-07:002013-09-10T19:12:05.197-07:00Sephora Haul<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I went to Sephora planning on buying Nars Light Reflecting Loose Powder, and I did a poor job. Naturally, I ended buying more than I expected to. I went over to check the loose powder out, and the minute I opened the jar, powder went everywhere. Mr. loose powder was just showing me that he and I are not a match. </div>
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So Far, Mr. Pressed Setting Powder and I are getting along great! I'm kind of loving him. That airbrushed look everyone is talking about is very true. </div>
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Everything I got looks so great, I can't wait to give a proper run. Unfortunately, I'm returning the eyeshadow base. When I opened it there was grubby foundation finger marks all over it. </div>
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mary contrariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07319219851598098298noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218839889135440894.post-78791074223683289042013-08-19T16:34:00.001-07:002013-08-19T16:36:08.977-07:00Meltdown Facedown: Humidity <div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Humidity is not my friend. Last month, I went to one of the most humid countries ever. While I was there, I was melting. The humidity was unbearable. Makeup became an afterthought. There was no point of having on so much makeup on when it disappears within minutes. However, there were a few staples that really worked in 90% humidity (groaning inside). They worked so well during my time there, I cherished these products even more. They are now my staples to my routine till the last leg of summer. (Fall, please hurry!) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Everything must start with primer. I used <b>Tarte Clean Slate Flawless Primer.</b> I wouldn't say it's the best of the best, but it did the job. It gave the little boost of lasting power, I desperately needed. I love that it doesn't have that silicone feel. It a thin lotion-esque gel that is cooling on the skin - perfect for those hot summer days. <b>Urban Decay All Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray</b> is my main weapon combating oil control. I spray this baby before foundation and powder. It does leave a stickiness to the skin, which I like because it is that little bit of extra glue that sticks my powder to my skin making my makeup last. (Every little bit counts!) I was so pleasantly surprised how well <b><a href="http://marycontrarie.blogspot.com/2013/04/cover-girl-outlast-stay-fabulous-3-in-1.html" target="_blank">Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous Foundation</a> </b>worked in humidity. It clung to my skin giving me great medium to full coverage. I loved the matte finish. In that kind of humidity, there is no need for highlighter or any type of glow. Mother nature will do that for you. Last but not least, my favorite purchase I made while I was in Asia, <b>Canmake Marshmallow Finish Powder</b>. It is a full coverage matte powder with 26 SPF. (Go SPF!) It has great oil control without looking cakey or patchy. I regret not getting any backups. </span></div>
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mary contrariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07319219851598098298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218839889135440894.post-62050143292703913212013-06-21T08:00:00.000-07:002013-06-21T08:00:04.151-07:00A Few Days In My Life: ROADTRIP!<br />
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mary contrariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07319219851598098298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218839889135440894.post-42479950470133077722013-06-20T17:59:00.001-07:002013-06-20T17:59:22.097-07:00Travel Makeup Bag: Road Trip<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My family and I decided to take a road trip up to Oregon this week, so I attend my graduation ceremony. </div>
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For a 6 day trip, I obviously overpacked. To defend myself, I lug this bad boy every weekend because I move back and forth between apartments. I can't wait till I settle into a real place. </div>
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<br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />If you're wondering, I got this travel makeup bag at Sephora. It can stuff practically everything you want. It has 3 little makeup bags that have velcro, which you can rip off or put it back on as you please. I organized each as these bags for my base, eyes and lips. On top has another zipper where I stuff all my makeup brushes and tools.</div>
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Chanel Powder Universal Compact- I carry this everywhere. It takes any shine away without being cakey. </div>
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Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage- Awesome summer concealer! You have to get use to the dry consistency. </div>
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Skin Food Salmon Concealer- For those pesky dark eye circles. </div>
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Eyes: <a href="http://marycontrarie.blogspot.com/2013/05/anastasia-brow-powder.html" target="_blank">Anastasia Eye Powder in Espresso </a>- starting to really love this stuff</div>
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Stila Smudge Crayon Waterproof Color: A very underrated product. I use this everyday. </div>
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Tools: Eyebrow Scissors and Large Tweezers- I got these at a nearby Japanese Market</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">But I was right. Compared to their other brushes, they are shaped a bit differently. Compared to their original brushes, they are much more fluffy and less compacted. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Why I am returning them</b>: They are <i>PRICKLY</i>! When I first opened the package and tested on my hand, I thought they were so soft. It was just what I expected from Real Techniques. Then... I brushed them on my face...it was not worth the $20 I paid for. </span></div>
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mary contrariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07319219851598098298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218839889135440894.post-58822208606573632192013-05-17T20:50:00.001-07:002013-05-17T20:50:28.518-07:00Chanel Perfection Lumiere<br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">My skin has been so out of whack lately. I don't know if it's the heat or my hormones, but I don't like it. I have been definitely reaching medium to full coverage foundations. But it has been so hot here in LA. I wanted to try something lightweight, matte and long lasting. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">No, my lovlies, it's not. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Meet my new matte friend, Chanel Perfection Lumiere ($55). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> I love that it comes with a pump. I use a Beauty Blender and bounce it on my skin. As it dries, it dries in a powder finish, so no need to powder! Throughout the day, it doesn't oxidize and it lasts well. I would have to powder around 4 hours, but that happens with any foundation. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I love how this foundations is matte but doesn't make my face flat! It looks like my natural skin BREATHING. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">It is a hefty price tag, but I say if you have oily skin, it's worth of try! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Eyes: Anastasia Brow Powder in Brunette</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">It only took me 20 minutes per eye!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I bow down to all the ladies who know how to do this so well! </span></div>
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mary contrariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07319219851598098298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218839889135440894.post-69589885052023874062013-05-07T17:39:00.001-07:002013-05-07T17:39:19.545-07:00Spring Lippies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Meet my Spring lip contenders I have been wearing everyday. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Lip butters are the name of the game. They are creamy, moisturizing and pigmented. It makes it so easy to swipe and go than laying lipstick then lipgloss everyday. When I feel incredibly girly, I use Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Adventure. It is the best quality lipstick I ever used. I love how it applies thinly on my lips (and it's still pigmented!) It makes it feel like my lips. I hate how some lipsticks applies thickly and it feels like gunk. I love the fresh bright rose pink it imparts on my lips. The gold shimmer in it is just icing on the cake. Gorgeous. Totally worth the splurge. When I want a everyday pink I used Flower Cosmetics in Haute Honeysuckle. It's a turned down version of Chanel's Rouge Coco Shine in Adventure. It's has more of a peach rosy pink color. Really, it's a your lips but better. Last and certainly not least, my beloved Revlon Lip butter in Juicy Papaya. My favorite Revlon lip butter color. I won't say much about them because I already dedicated a post to them <a href="http://marycontrarie.blogspot.com/2013/04/revlon-lip-butter-in-juicy-papaya.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I ran out of Anastasia Brow Wiz, so </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I thought I should try their brow powder. </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Maybelline Color Tattoos in Waves of White is duo chrome white cream eyeshadow. It looks so plain in the jar. It's just white, but when you swatch it you'll see so many colorful dimensions. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Unfortunately, I'm returning this. I have REALLY oily eyelids and here's my proof. It creased on me! I haven't even left the house yet! I'm sure I can put primer on, and it might last. But what I want in a cream eyeshadow is put it on and go. If i have to put on primer and cream eyeshadow, what's the point? I can just put on primer and powder eyeshadow. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I'm sure it was the glitter that affected the allergic reaction, so I decided to try this sucker. This stuff is creamy and hydrating while punching a ton of color. And Juicy Papaya a coral pinky nude color. Is that too much color description? Swatched on my hand, it looks a sheer coral, but on my lips it's pinky coral. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">While I was there, I saw the new Maybelline Display and wanted to try their new cream shadows. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">(I having a cream cosmetics high)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Didn't I just post a monthly favorites? </span></div>
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mary contrariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07319219851598098298noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218839889135440894.post-86898109078333132722013-04-21T17:28:00.000-07:002013-04-23T16:29:20.942-07:00Origins Plantscription Anti-aging Concealer <div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Honestly, I did not expect a lot from this little concealer. Origins is not exactly known for their makeup. But some people are raving about it, and I thought "why not?" </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">And I'm kind of loving it.. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The best part of this concealer is it doesn't feel like concealer. It feels like nothing at all. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">But there was some sucky parts. It doesn't have a large color range. There are only 3 colors. I have light/medium and it's dark on me. (NC 20-25). It does have a tiny salmon tone, so try it under your eyes. Sometimes it works on me. It depends how much sleep I have been getting. If you have severe dark circles, it may not work for you. It also doesn't last. I would say within 2-3 hours I would get shiny. This is definitely something suited more for dry to normal skin tones. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I know, it doesn't lasts and the color is wrong, so why do I love it? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Because it looks so natural. When I wear this stuff it never looks like I'm caking stuff up to cover a pimple. </span></div>
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mary contrariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07319219851598098298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218839889135440894.post-87072377817011505482013-04-19T15:33:00.002-07:002013-04-19T15:33:43.820-07:00Wet N Wild Megalast in Purty Persimmon<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I'm gotta tell you.. The packaging sucks. It feels cheap. It's all clear and black plastic. My biggest gripe is twisting the bullet up and down. It's a little tough to do so. It feels it'll break any time soon, but it's $3. What should I expect, right?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Wet and Wild Megalast in Purty Persimmon is a red orange matte lipstick. </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I bought Wet N Wild Megalast in Purty Persimmon because I heard it's a dupe for Mac Morange. I don't think this is an exact dupe. Morage is way more orange and brighter. I do like this lipstick more because it feels more wearable than Morange. I love matte anything. I never liked lipgloss. It may be a generational thing because my mom doesn't like them either. She says lipgloss looks like pork oil on my lips! Scarred for life. </span></div>
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Honestly, I am not a fan of Covergirl. They don't bring a lot to the makeup table. I never been wowed with any of their products before. They are also a huge for animal testing. I'm sure I use makeup brands that also test on animals, but Covergirl is a big one. I just avoid them. But, everyone one is raving about this foundation. I have yet to hear a bad review. So, I bit the bullet. </div>
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mary contrariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07319219851598098298noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218839889135440894.post-51279360790500397802013-04-15T11:49:00.000-07:002013-04-15T11:49:43.151-07:00CVS Haul<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I'm staying at my brother's apartment this week, and I forgot to bring makeup remover. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">While I was picking up makeup remover, I got a few other things... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Sigh, I can only get it at Ebay. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">And it stays that way all day. You gotta love this stuff. </span></div>
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mary contrariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07319219851598098298noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218839889135440894.post-16133470025796794682013-04-11T13:08:00.001-07:002013-04-15T11:50:12.828-07:00Bobbi Brown Shimmer Bricks Groupon Deal! <div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Bobbi Brown Shimmer Bricks in Pink Oyster or Pink Quartz for $36.99 on Groupon! </span></div>
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