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Ingredient awareness on the rise?

So I just saw a swanky J. Lo commercial for L’Oréal EverSleek products last night, and believe it or not, neither the celebrity nor the awkwardly harsh reading of the line “And nothing weighs me down…EVER” nor the creepy bronze latex dress is what most caught my attention. Nope, it’s the fact that a mainstream [...]

How can we look “polished” on the go?

A friend’s recent Facebook comment cracked me up — she said on the first day of her attempt to dress a bit sleeker looking, she forgot to wear deodorant; this was proof to her that it was impossible for her to be “polished” no matter what she tried. I used to be much the same — [...]

Crawling back to Retin-A

I went off Retin-A close to my wedding, because I couldn’t guarantee a flake-free face for my big day no matter how careful I tried to be.

So why am I crawling back to my frenemy prescription now, when winter’s flaky dryness is just around the corner? Because I miss my best-ever pore cleanser! Sure, [...]

Powdered sunblock upgrade!

A few years back we had a blazing summer, and I got really into the idea of powdered sunblock. I tried a slew of brands (Peter Thomas Roth, Bare Escentuals, Shiseido and Colorescience) but didn’t care for any of the packaging or formulations. I even tried buying my own synthetic non-scratchy powder-dispensing brush that I could theoretically [...]

Tinted Moisturizer Roundup

In my desire to be more frugal and less cluttered, plus my pent-up need to sample new products after carefully avoiding changes in my skin routine leading up to the wedding, I have been systematically devouring all my Sephora samples. This particular experiment deals with the many vials of tinted moisturizer I’ve accumulated.

The first [...]

Sample Time

So leading up to the wedding, I spent approximately a million dollars on beauty-related products and services and then received a bunch of gifts that take up all the space in our cupboards. So it’s time for a purge!

In addition to cleansing our kitchen of old dishes, I’ve decided to make my way through [...]

The post-marital fuglies

Well, the big day has finally come and gone! The day was lovely, but now it’s time to get ugly. Don’t get me wrong — I don’t view marriage as an excuse to completely let myself go or anything. But this wedding has involved an INSANE amount of primping and stress and spending on our [...]

Powder power

Okay, I’ve talked about making a DIY version of a powder product before, but now I HAVE to do it! Check out Peter Thomas Roth’s two new sunscreens. The first is an SPF 30 formulation that’s specifically meant for oily and/or problem skin, and it contains such additions as salicylic acid and “willow bark extract” [...]

New spring lipstick trend! http://t.co/jhtU3ubZ 1 week ago
South Carolina trend watch: sparkly wedge sandals. Maybe that's always been a thing here. 3 weeks ago
@wilw There's a great manicure place in Concourse C. in reply to wilw 3 weeks ago
Oh snap. My husband just pointed out that I did my hair like Cersei today, & he's totally right. (#Game of... Combs?) 2012-04-12
This @Sephora Advanced Lash Whatever stuff takes the Worst Mascara Ever prize. Total raccoon eyes from moderate atmospheric humidity; WTF?! 2012-04-09
Sooo many long dark Katniss braids today. I wonder if anyone will light their clothes on fire after lunch. 2012-04-05
@SureshBeauty Hot! I love it! in reply to SureshBeauty 2012-03-26
New makeup resolution: I shall not select foundation/tinted moisturizer samples at checkout, for they will never be my color. 2012-03-26
Oh, Emma Stone for Revlon. You had me until "Lip Butter." 2012-03-25
OK, Tweeps. Does anyone else feel like the hair near the nape of their neck is a completely different (split-endier) texture than the rest? 2012-03-13
Wow, @Sephora upped the ante with their birthday gift this year. @FreshFounder lip balm duo is something I'd actually consider paying for! 2012-03-10
@caiolicri This is my beauty/makeup Twitter handle. :) 2012-02-15
It's vain, I know, but I seriously cannot get over how hot my hair looks today. All thanks to Greta @VAINBeautyWorld! http://t.co/0HBSGZTF 2012-02-14
Took these babies for a spin today - more heel than I've worn in over a year and a half. Only stalled the clutch twice! http://t.co/fEOekBPS 2012-02-05
Ha! RT @kaitlin_olson: Holy shit! Troops! Did you even know about this?? Was it all worth it, or WHAT!? http://t.co/dBTTEspZ 2012-02-03
Airport pedicure: yea or nay? 2012-01-30
Damn you, Deschanel -- I almost never succumb to checkstand impulses, but this cover is too adorable. http://t.co/SaSrjECF 2012-01-24
I pulled off a pretty freakin great cat today -- even looks zingy through the glasses! Liquid liner, OWNED. http://t.co/cecEodOf 2012-01-23
@LauraMercier Polished! in reply to LauraMercier 2012-01-22
Which icon do I pee on to see if I'm pregnant? 2012-01-22
Love this Outer V Brush tutorial from @MakeupGeek -- super helpful and pretty! http://t.co/pRpjuKaA 2012-01-15
Wow, my favorite @butterLONDON polish did NOT withstand the test of time. Anyone know if short shelf life is typical of all 3-Free formulas? 2012-01-15
Mountain Rose Herbs giveaway http://t.co/hWdmDt5T 2012-01-04
Love the @mtroseherbs #herbalgiveaway contest -- what a cool way to reward customers! 2012-01-04
Only just now realized that my @LauraMercier Undercover Pot has a mirror in it. No more using my iPhone camera to touch up my makeup, yay! 2012-01-04
Does anyone else use the front-facing camera on their iOS device to put on lipstick? Ever get caught doing that in an elevator? Me neither. 2012-01-04
This is the least useful @Sephora product ever. http://t.co/V7ZRH3jz 2011-12-29
http://t.co/FTIyYApw 2011-12-16
Life is just better when my baubles are properly arranged. 2011-12-16
@BeautySweetSpot Truth be told I haven't used curl-specific products since I got hooked on Moroccanoil. Guess I'll crack open my Be Curly! in reply to BeautySweetSpot 2011-12-16
@ULTA_Beauty & now you get unfollowed for hogging my Twitter feed. Simmer down there, eager social networking intern -- gotta space em out. in reply to ULTA_Beauty 2011-12-16
Yahtzee! Some glorious @Amazon employee found my lost cosmetics case and left it in the kitchen for me to retrieve. Lip balm, I missed you. 2011-12-12
Protecting my raw lips and nostrils with @oyingoodies Burnt Sugar. This cold would be delicious if I could smell or taste anything at all. 2011-12-10
As good as I've theoretically gotten at putting my face on, I still can't master false lashes. @swinkstylebar to the rescue! 2011-12-08
Help! Which flats to go with this dress (http://t.co/LadY9Rn4) at tonight's charity gala? http://t.co/0dj4gXqK 2011-12-08
Cosmetics case MIA :( http://t.co/tFKWVHKH 2011-12-03
Oh, forlorn & underlit "11 & above" designer clearance shoe rack by the heating vent. Don't worry, I still love you. http://t.co/OvZQblIp 2011-12-01
And goddesses. http://t.co/xeXHT5aY 2011-11-22
May the shitty drugstore perfume gods help us all. http://t.co/8H1JfwH5 2011-11-22
Remember those Hot Topic brand ombré-esque striped tights from the 90s? Suddenly I miss those. Also, brr. 2011-11-18
@SureshBeauty I actually got a compliment on it, haha. I think I softened the undead blow with some smoky black liner. Still, close call. :) in reply to SureshBeauty 2011-11-17
Brick reddish eye shadow was a bad choice on this sleepy morning. I look like a goddamn zombie fetishist. @SureshBeauty taught me better! 2011-11-16
@evachen212 Thanks much! in reply to evachen212 2011-11-15
Wow, I kind of wish Jeffrey Campbell would quit making Gaga-esque hoofclods and just go back to making awesome shoes. 2011-11-13
Wish I were in NYC! RT @glamourmag is looking for NYC women ages 18-29 who need a drastic makeover. 2011-11-12
Wow, "Phytodéfrisant" is about the least "défrisant" anti-frizz balm I've ever used. It's downright "frisant," in fact. Save your money! 2011-11-12
My hair has officially gotten so long that sample packets of shampoo or conditioner are just laughable. I need them in triplicate now. 2011-11-11
@Sephora Are you guys still offering free iPhone cases? I just ordered my #4S and I gotta protect my baby! 2011-10-16
This Ballard #Habitude deal is seriously sweet. 1 hr massage (or swap in a facial) + pedicure + sauna for $94! http://t.co/sqlUQnPe 2011-10-07
Wow, #Nexus -- what a total waste of packaging for a sample I didn't ask for. This weighed like half a pound. http://t.co/o5WiUmny 2011-10-07
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Ingredient awareness on the rise?

How can we look “polished” on the go?

Crawling back to Retin-A

Powdered sunblock upgrade!

Tinted Moisturizer Roundup

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The post-marital fuglies

Powder power

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