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He said that when you pull the wand from the tube, you must wipe the bristles, and then wipe more even when you think you've done enough. His advice essentially said there is often too much mascara on the wand to apply to your lashes. I had kept this tube in hopes i would get a better result and i was surprised after wiping the wand the product did attach to my lashes better than any of my other attempts and i was able to build volume. At the end of a 9 hour work day my lashes still looked just as full as when i wear Maybelline Volum Express Colossal mascara. <br />
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Check out his video below. PS the tumbnail is scary but i hadn't noticed when i first watched. What mascara tips have helped you?<br />
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<br />VLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07255751753739981419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7792675786359848265.post-18309394150517227112014-08-09T22:57:00.000-04:002014-08-09T22:57:43.887-04:00Summer to Fall Essentials<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's been a rain soaked summer in the Washington, DC area and the usual humidity that is used to describe our typical weather. This summer I made a daily conscious decision to wear sunscreen as recommended. This meant applying my Neutrogena ultra sheer dry touch sunscreen 15-20 minutes before exposure to sun on my hands, forearms, upper arms, neck and face. In the past I noticed my skin had a different texture my the end of summer and this year I noticed that didn't happen.<br />
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It was taking forever to apply a moisturizer, sunscreen and foundation (Smashbox Liquid Halo is a light weight sheer foundation), so in June i purchased a shortcut product Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer which is great with an SPF of 30 and dries to a dewy finish. I did use both an urban decay oil control spray and Rimmel Stay Matte pressed powder in translucent to stay matte in the t-zone. I used the ever popular Real Techniques expert face brush to apply both face products. To keep from looking flat, i love Bare Minerals Ready Blush in the shade Aphrodisiac.<br />
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I'm fighting adult acne and using the above pictured Neutrogena oil free wash to cleanse. I was instructed to leave this on the skin for three minutes then rinse. When my skin is dry from acne products the only thing that eases the flaky skin is Clinique's moisture surge in extended relief. I had gotten a sample when I purchased the three step system, and I was able to pick up a travel size to carry with me in my bag.<br />
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Lastly when the day is finally over, I trust Boot's Expert sensitive cleansing and toning wipes to get off every touch of make up on my face. It's a great buy at slightly over $4.50 for 30 wipes. I keep the package product name face down to ensure they stay moist.VLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07255751753739981419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7792675786359848265.post-40583152436853598092014-07-09T10:00:00.000-04:002014-07-09T10:00:01.253-04:00Mascara Review<br />
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There are a handful of things I wish I had considered when choosing my apartment. First let me say i selected the first floor to select the larger of the two apartments i could afford. The first floor apartment offered a larger apartment, in addition to a door on the bedroom. The smaller unit (was a studio with a cut out for a bedroom) had no window or door to the sleeping space. I considered hanging a curtain so i could darker the doorway but in the end i knew i preferred to shut my bedroom door and lock it, that would allow me to sleep easy.</div>
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What i didn't know and now will do going forward was my apartment would have a door to an open patio space in my bedroom and living room. This caused me MUCH stress for the first eight months. There were other factors that contributed to my distress but i would never choose this style again! I would rather have no outdoor space and a smaller unit.</div>
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<b>Scent</b>: While it does have a scent, i would guess it smells lightly like honeysuckle. I can't smell it except when i pull the applicator out from the tube.</div>
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<b>Color</b>: I have 065 caramel infused, 070 spice, 025 mauve mystique, </div>
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<b>Use</b>: one swipe gives a good color pay off enough to cover your natural lip color much like a lipstick</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Review// Yes to Blueberries Eye firming treatment ($17.99)</span></div>
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I decided to give this a try when i noticed it on deep clearance at Target. I picked up for a steal (8.98) and the box was worn a bit but it hadn't been tested. I decided to adopt Lisa Eldridge's philosophy that every product i use on my face should have a purpose. </div>
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<i>Boy</i> has this made a difference, i noticed the under eye area to be a lot less puffy when i wake in the morning and after coming home from work. I believe i have seen an improvement in the fine lines i was developing, so that is a huge plus. It's very gentle with no reaction from my skin, and none from my eyes. I'm very hesitant about products getting into my eyes, i love wearing contacts and i'd hate to have to wear glasses because of one of these creams irritating my eyes. I'm going to commit to continuing to this use product to care for my skin. I would however like to hopefully repurchase on sale or with a coupon perhaps from Ulta or a good deal online. You do get 1 oz of product so i'm hoping this lasts maybe six months to one year and it will not expire in that time frame.</div>
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<b>Scent</b>: light blueberries (nothing strong i don't care for blueberries)</div>
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<b>Texture</b>: light moisturizing</div>
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<b>Use</b>: Twice daily applied to the eye area</div>
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<b>Repurchase</b>: Certainly, i believe with a combination of sunscreen I can really hold lines at bay.</div>
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VLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07255751753739981419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7792675786359848265.post-91394536635026931642014-03-10T10:00:00.000-04:002014-03-10T10:00:07.333-04:00Beauty GurusI had a moment when i was watching a youtube video thinking, Girl, that is <i>tooo</i> much make up. It was like watching a train wreck then she started on her eyebrows and i realized very few of these videos are something i would ever replicate. So i changed my search to natural looks and eventually stumbled on these great artists. Don't forget to thank me later... If i've forgotten someone let me know in the comments.<br />
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<br />VLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07255751753739981419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7792675786359848265.post-68939103319244351942014-03-09T21:36:00.000-04:002014-03-09T21:36:15.957-04:00Beauty VloggersIt has always been highly <i>entertaining</i> to me to watch beauty videos on Youtube. I've probably watched <i>hundreds</i> of videos by now. I think i watched many before stumbling on fafinettex or fafinettex3 on youtube. I love to watch people transform their looks from natural before to these dramatic afters with full lashes and lipstick. My original routine was just original bare minerals, mineral veil and sometimes mascara and some rosebud salve in strawberry. I always wanted to use bare minerals warmth but it was practically the same shade as my skin so i gave it away to someone who actually could use the color. Eventually I realized have a great even canvas was great but it just seemed something was missing, so i ventured into blush. I can say i attempt a few misses (never really my room luckily).<br />
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My desk is generally the very last place I pick up in my room. It ends up with a lot of extra belongings that aren't quite appropriate. These items aren't related to my computer or letter writing, bill sorting etc. My desk is the one piece of furniture that's moved the most in my bedroom. Maybe one day if i have a studio my desk have a spot far away from my sleeping area.</div>
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On my first attempt I moved a few items to their home, and but really I shuffled what was there around. I started from scratch again, and reminded myself what i keep wishing for in a desk. Just a little place for my paper, mail, letters, and computer. I shouldn't put off backing up my computer or signing a card there because i don't have the desk space. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This idea started on Pinterest. Well it started on following links from Pinterest on organization, they all lead to amazing websites with great ideas. These ideas all revolved around families, which makes sense so i decided it would be interested in doing a spin on that. </span><br />
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