September 14, 2016

What’s the Most Exciting Holiday Makeup Release You Can Remember?

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If you go back through your makeup past what’s the most exciting makeup release you can remember? Nowadays, Holiday Makeup Collections are cookie cutter versions of each other. Each year brands release a slew of existing gift sets but sadly, if you’re a long standing makeup fan they likely don’t excite you as much as they once did. When did the magic go out of Holiday makeup? Are we burned out? Or are brands just churning out the same old humdrum makeup collections that fail to appeal to us.

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September 14, 2016

New! Victoria’s Secret Intense Eau de Parfum

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So, I happen to really love unique, niche fragrances. I’m always looking for something different and special. You might even call me a fragrance snob. But I’ll be the first to admit, I have a different love of Victoria’s Secret perfumes.

When I was in the 8th Grade and still pretty naive I remember my friend Christine got a bottle of Heavenly for Christmas (she also got a bunch of other rather “mature” stuff like a Fido Dido hoodie, an Interview with a Vampire Box Sex, etc..). I recall being amazed by the fragrance gift, as was my other friend, at the time. I think we were both in awe of such teenage-like gifts. Especially a perfume from Victoria’s Secret.

Needless to say, in some aspects, this was a turning point for me and the start of a long love affair with VS.

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September 14, 2016

Boscia Harnesses Charcoal in Their New Cleansing Oil Balm

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Boscia Charcoal MakeUp Melter Cleansing Oil-Balm ($32) is a new charcoal cleansing oil balm that deep cleanses, removes makeup, and keeps your skin hydrated and smooth! So, think Clinique Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm and add some charcoal in which is a magnetic for drawing gunk and makeup out of your pores and you have the new Boscia’s Charcoal MakeUp Melter Cleansing Oil-Balm.

Created with sunflower oil and black and white charcoal this melted balm promises to remove makeup (even waterproof mascara) without stripping skin!

It sounds damn interesting doesn’t it?

I want to try this one!

Get it now at Sephora.com.

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September 14, 2016

Try Ole Henriksen Facial Water with This Trio

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Curious about Ole Henriksen Facial Water? This sampler trio includes three facial water formulas from the brand in 2 oz sizes for $18 bucks!

You get Truth Facial Water which is a hydrating facial water created with citrus botanicals and sweet orange and madarin oil, Nurture Me Facial Water that sooths and calms skin with a blend of cucumber and pro vitamin B5m and Grease Relief Facial Water that mattifies skin and eases shine with a blend of lactic acid, and goldenseal and hops extracts.

A 4 oz bottle is typically $22 so, this gets you three of the formulas to test out at a great price!

The Try Ole Henriksen Facial Water Trio is available now at Sephora.com.

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September 14, 2016

MAC x Selena Will Likely Sell Out in Minutes!

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I thought for sure the MAC Star Trek Collection would fly off shelves but MAC x Selena will likely be the makeup collection that sells out in minutes of launch! This new collobration between the brand and Selena Quintanilla’s family includes a selection of lipstick, eyeshadow, gloss, and more all in shades that the star has been known to wear herself.

Take a look!

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