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Thu, Feb 4 2010

Valentine’s Day Makeup Look: Red Hot Lipstick

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Whatever your V-Day plans include (mine will be spent sending myself “secret” gifts from Sephora), amp them up with a hot red lip! For the legions of you out there that have been scared silly...

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Fri, Jan 22 2010

Save 50% on all Monavé Minerals Products

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Great news if you’ve been looking for a mineral makeup to match skin of color AND were looking for a great deal: Monavé Minerals is having a 50% off sale TODAY ONLY (Friday, Jan 22nd). The sale...

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Mon, Jan 4 2010

Spring Ahead: 2010 Spring Beauty Trends

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Take a break from insanely cold temperatures in places like NYC and London and spring ahead with a look at some Spring 2010 Beauty Trends. Anna Sui 60s inspired hair and doll-like makeup reigned Doll-makeup...

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Tue, Dec 15 2009

Hot Holiday Makeup Looks

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‘Tis the season to get dolled up! If your holiday plans involve party after party, check out some of these HOT Holiday Makeup Looks: Red Lip, Smoky Eye Most of the time when putting together a...

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Mon, Dec 14 2009

MAC All Ages, All Races, All Sexes Collection

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This looks like a collection of nude makeup for everyone—nice! Check it out: MAC Cosmetics All Ages, All Races, All Sexes Collection U.S. Launch Date: January 7th, 2010 All Ages, All Races, All...

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Mon, Nov 30 2009

Hot Makeup Look: The Bright Lip

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A very hot way to wear bright color is to wear it on the lip. Reds, pinks, and even oranges are the perfect accessory with this season’s rocker-chic looks. Do it right and be the envy of all your...

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Fri, Nov 20 2009

Applying Makeup: Your Fingers or Your Brushes?

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Got this really cool guide to applying makeup in my inbox from the people at Girlactik Beauty, a makeup line created by celebrity makeup artist Galit Strugano. Girlactik’s fans include Britney...

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Mon, Oct 19 2009

Get the Look: Grey Smoky Eyes

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Grey smoky eyes were seen on the models at Michael Kors’ A/W 09/10 show. And it’s no wonder—grey is one of those eyeshadow colors that looks great on everyone. Check out the look and...

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Thu, Oct 8 2009

Purple Reigns

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If you do nothing else with your makeup this fall, at least be a dear and pick up a purple eyeshadow. Purple is universally flattering on all skin tones and is always in style. Check out some hot ways...

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Sun, Sep 20 2009

From the Vault: Makeup for Asian Girls

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Some Asian girls who have a “monolid” (no defined crease) go to great lengths to have a more Westernized eyelid, while others embrace what they were born with. Either way, there’s tons...

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Tue, Sep 8 2009

From the Vault: MAC Eyeshadow Guide

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MAC Eyeshadows have had a cult following ever since the brand emerged in the 1980s. A visit to the MAC counter or store (or if you live close to one, the PRO store *gasp*) leaves even the most conservative...

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Tue, Aug 25 2009

Get the Look: Red Lip, Smoky Eye

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Most of the time when putting together a makeup look, you go for bold lips and neutral eye or vice versa, right? Well since fashion has taken a real “bad-ass” approach this season, why not...

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Thu, Jun 25 2009

FTV Brand I LOVE: Becca Cosmetics

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Maybe it’s my inner “We Are the World”, but I am a stickler for makeup brands that have foundations & concealers for almost every skin tone. Frustrated by her own inability to...

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Thu, May 21 2009

Discussion: Race and Makeup

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Would you let someone outside of your race, ethnic group, or skin tone do your makeup? Why or why not? Do you feel like there’s not enough makeup options out there for your skin tone? Or have you...

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Tue, Apr 21 2009

Rx for Brown Skin Answers YOUR Questions!

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For our last giveaway, I asked you to tell me your skin concerns and guess what? The good folks at Rx for Brown Skin want to answer YOUR questions about your skin! If you have a skin concern, contact...

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