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Nars Contour Blush in Olympia

I opened this up today and found it completely shattered.  I had to pick the powder up off my lap and the floor, and throw it out.  There was no salvaging.  But this is what’s left. Nars launched the Contour … Continue reading

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L’Oreal Sublime Bronze Pro-Perfect Self-Tanning Mist Review

OK, I have officially found my most favourite tanning product to use EVER. I am kicking myself for not using L’Oreal Pro-Perfect Self-Tanning Mist earlier.   It is so easy to use that I would recommend it to a beginner. … Continue reading

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Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector Review

So last year, we fell in love with Clinique’s Even Better product – we found that it really did help dark spots fade. Clearly, that product was a winner, and now Clinique has made it better and come out with … Continue reading

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100 Years of Solitude

I finally finished reading 100 Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez… and I feel like I’ve lost 100 years in the process.  Seriously, this book was like reading a Russian novel that goes on forever, and people have the … Continue reading

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New Nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer

Nars is known for keeping us on our toes, with the best new product innovations every year.  I’m finding that more and more, their formulas are truly made to look like skin – they might not last on skin forever … Continue reading

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Dior Matte 999 Lipstick Swatch

This Dior Matte Lipstick in the colour 999 is a fire-engine red and it is so beautiful.  If you normally don’t like the texture of matte lipsticks, try this one because it is so smooth and creamy.  That also means … Continue reading

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The Body Shop Mango Body Butter

I started cleaning my house when we were on quarantine, and really went through some of the creams and lotions that I was hoarding.  I gave some away to family that wanted them, but I couldn’t let go of The … Continue reading

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Derma-E Hydrating Eye Cream

Are you an eye cream person? I most definitely am not. I one read that eye cream was mostly overpriced face cream and that was it. That was many moons ago and the skin under our eyes is more delicate … Continue reading

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Narciso Rouge Eau de Parfum

If you are doing some holiday shopping this year, I really think that a Narciso fragrance is perfect for someone who is very feminine. All the ones that I have smelled are really good… they are so feminine and beautiful … Continue reading

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Fresh Creme Ancienne Eye Cream

One of Fresh’s most popular products is their line Creme Ancienne. Creme Ancienne is so cool because it’s all hand made and inspired by ancient beauty secrets and salves. The Creme Ancienne Eye Cream is entirely hand made by monks … Continue reading

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