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Quick Update

I’m going to be moving the blog and forum to a different server sometime soon, so there may be some downtime.

In other news, I moved to Boston this week! Stela, Anisha, and I no longer work at the same company. I’ve joined a great company in Boston called SCVNGR as their Promotions Design Lead. You can read more about my big move on mine and Anisha’s blog. Stela and I will still be working on myCosmeticBag together – just remotely, of course.

And, I received some samples last week so I will be reviewing them as soon as I get this server situation resolved.

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Orly’s Won’t Chip Topcoat: Day two

I’ve been struggling with trying to keep my nails from chipping. It’s not fun to spend time doing your nails only to have them chip in a couple of days. Recently, I purchased Orly’s Won’t Chip Topcoat in hopes of extending my manicure’s lifespan. Well on the first day, it chipped in LESS than a day. It actually chipped FASTER than if I hadn’t used the product at all. Like most reviewers have said, this bottle should be renamed ‘WILL chip’. Other viewers suggested that it’s best to apply it while your nail polish is still slightly wet. This supposedly helps the topcoat bond with the polish better. So I tried that again with my Maybeline Express Finish nail polish, but again it chipped in less than a day!! This was getting frustrating. This “Won’t” Chip topcoat is pretty pricey compared to most topcoats so I’m not a happy camper here. …Continue Reading

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(seed)+ Nourishing Body Lotion

Awhile ago, I was having dinner with a couple of friends and we talked about organic products and how it is better for the skin. One of my friend asked me if I knew what kind of products they usually put in a bottle of lotion or soap? Of course I didn’t and she pointed out that is a problem and that we ought to know what we are putting on our skin. Ever since that conversation, I noticed that I make more effort to buy organic products because it does seep into your body even though you only put in on your skin.

As I’ve gotten more mature ( -_-), I’ve started using more and more body lotion to keep my skin hydrated and moisturized. I usually keep a bottle of lotion in my room, car, and on my work desk.   Recently I got a hold of this new product called (seed)+ Grape Seed Enriched Nourishing Body Lotion, (“Invigorating Citrus Blend”) and it is quite nice. I dislike watery or thick lotion… For me, it has to have a perfect consistency and do a good job of keeping my skin feeling hydrated. …Continue Reading

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Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil

These pencil eyeliners were one of my first high-end makeup purchases. I was attracted to them while shopping at Sephora because of the range of colors they come in. I’m not one to shy away from color, so unique colors immediately catch my eye. As a matter of fact, the first colors [...]

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The Question Bag is Open!

We’ve opened up an account at formspring.me, and we’re now accepting questions and requests. Ask anything about makeup and beauty, and our writing staff will do their best to answer your questions! You can use the form on the right column to send us your inquiries, or you can go straight to our formspring page. [...]

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POTW: Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream

As a graphic/web designer, I’m a stickler for good packaging and design. This product didn’t have that, so I was a little skeptical about trying it when Shine! (Yahoo) sent it to me to review. It was kind of like my aversion to watching Avatar at first; because they’d had the audacity to use the [...]

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Mac 187 Dual Fibre Face Brush

I purchased a gift set two Christmases ago which included a smaller version of this brush with a red handle. This has to be my all time favorite brush from any manufacturer. The 187 Dual Fibre Brush is a flat topped circular brush with white tips that allows for light-weight application of any type of [...]

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