Musings of a Muse

Biore released their Resort Nose Strips in the Summer of 2010. Seriously, what’s better than sitting around with a nose strip on than one that’s like a tropical vacation! These scented nose strips whisked you away to a private paradise as they dug deep into your pores to remove those pesky blackheads.

Hmmm maybe it was a tropical paradise for your blackheads rather than for you.

Either way, aromatherapy in nose strips, can I get a hells yes?

This year, two new scented nose strips have arrived in Japan.

Take a look, they aren’t tropical island paradises but they do bring some fun fruity, floral notes to your nose strip world!

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Considering MAC just released Mineralize Charged Water Gel I’m not sure if you actually need to indulge in MAC Lightful Marine Bright Formula Moisture Creme.

You’re probably pretty stocked up with Charged Water Gel so this would be an indulgent little purchase.

Let’s take a look!

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Yay /yā/
Exclamation: Expressing triumph, approval, or encouragement: “Yay! I just shot a zombie in the forehead and survived to tell the tale”.

Nay /nā/
Noun: A negative answer: “Nay, I’m not going outside and shooting those zombies, you do that shiz!”.

A game of yay or nay today starring Victoria’s Secret Dazzleshine Lipgloss. Available in six shades with a shimmer finish and a brush applicator these little beauties are the newest addition to the Beauty Rush Collection, which sadly, hasn’t been updated in a little bit.

I haven’t tried them yet. GASP! Shock! I know right? So I can’t participate in this yay or nay session.

But have you tried ‘em?

Yay! Can’t live without ‘em!

Nay! Don’t like ‘em, meh!

Do give the good word!

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We can go ahead and date my makeup life when I say that I remember when Eyeko was sold at Sephora.

Come on, there are people out there that remember that right?

Well, Eyeko grew up or maybe I should say grew little….

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Higher levels of SPF are typically found in tinted moisturizers. Seems like SPF remains the most stable in tinted moisturizers and wears the best. I notice anything with a high level of SPF in a foundation either gives my face a white cast or ends up separating the foundation formula.

I do think that, what I dubbed the “year of the SPF”, will continue this Summer with foundations sporting higher and higher sun protection. Last Summer, SPF took front seat and we saw SPF products with levels of 50 and above. The year before, it seemed 30 and under were the trend. Granted, this is within the US of course.

Lucky enough, someone finally woke up, and last Summer we saw some great products with higher levels of SPF than ever before.

That’s why I’m quite excited to check out the new Philosophy Divine Flawless Foundation which sports a whooping SPF 50. This is possibly the highest level of SPF I’ve ever seen in a foundation product here in the US market.

Take a look!

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