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Archives for October 2009

Benefit Celebutante: Helping Me Face the Day

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Hey, celebutantes! Remember the Benefit holiday 2009 kits from a few weeks back? This morning I felt like playing with ’em, so for my look today I put Celebutante and Powderazzi to work (along with some goodies from Benefit’s permanent line).

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I wasn’t feeling too coordinated (observe my birdsnesty hair), so I went with an easy pewter eye that didn’t require a ton of blending, pairing it with a plum lip — which initially seemed like a good idea but didn’t turn out great judging by these pics, LOL! Once I eat my lipstick off, I’ll probably change to something more neutral.

What makeup are you wearing on this terrific Tuesday? 🙂

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. If you’d like to see a tutorial featuring this look, hit me up in the comments!

L’Oreal Extra-Volume Collagen Mascara: Thickness! Volume! Then an Unexpected Surprise

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Man, oh, man! There’s just so much I love about L’Oreal’s Extra-Volume Collagen Mascara ($5). Two coats transform my eyelashes from toy car to monster truck, and at just five bones, it’s also pretty cheap.

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After two coats, WOWZA!!
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Is Soap and Glory’s Exfoliator The Greatest Scrub of All?

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Does The Greatest Scrub of All ($13) live up to its name? That’s hard to say, but one thing’s for sure: It looks *way* cute. 🙂

Doesn’t the pink/blue/gray packaging have a girly feel to it, like it’s a product that obviously doesn’t take itself too seriously? And, hello, the claim on the front of the tube? — “exfoliating grains that pop when you press them”?

Explosions get me every time…

A scrub for everyone

An exfoliating facial scrub marketed for all skin types, it contains salicylic acid (aka BHA) to slough away dead skin cells, control oil, clear clogged pores and fight pimples, and, as an added Tabs-approved bonus, Soap & Glory claims it was people tested (as opposed to animal tested, meow!).

I really like washing my face with it in the mornings, when the minty, kinda floral scent feels invigorating — much better than a wake-up call and without the annoying ring.
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Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Oct. 26

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  1. Mood:

    2. Happy and relaxed. I have a good feeling about the week ahead.

  2. What’s your favorite number?

    3. The number 9, because it’s my birthday.

  3. Are you more outgoing or shy?

    4. A mix of both. I’m mostly outgoing, but sometimes when I feel like I don’t have anything in common with the people around me I’ll be more of an observer.

  4. How do you feel about matte nails?

    5. They don’t really do much for my soul. I prefer shiny things, ya know?

  5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:

    6. Just moisturizer so far. Later on today I think I’ll bust out some Chanel, because I’m in the mood to channel Coco.

  6. Last book you read and loved?

    7. The Time Traveler’s Wife, by Audrey Niffenegger. I can’t wait to read her new book, Her Fearful Symmetry.

  7. Brussel spouts — yay or nay?

    8. A big fat yay! Slice them, fry ’em in a little butter, add some salt and pepper and YUM!

  8. What was the last awesome thing you bought for less than $10?

    9. Soap & Glory’s Off Your Face Cleansing Cloths ($7). The wipes feel so soft, and the minty scent instantly wakes me up.

  9. Outfit:

    10. Plaid shorts, grey tank top, terry cloth robe. It’s still early, and I quite literally just rolled out of bed.

  10. Weekly goals:

    11. Stay relaxed, give Tabs extra loving and playtime (he’s been very interested in the front door as of late), make a new running music playlist, avoid picking my pimples (an old bad habit), stick to my deadlines.

Good morning, gals!

Dawn is breaking here in Nor Cal. I woke up earlier than usual because I was having a dream about aggressive wild turkeys chasing me around a pumpkin patch. It was funny and scary at the same time. 🙂

I hope your morning’s been mellow so far. When you get a sec, will you please fill out the Monday Poll below and let me know what’s new with you?

All you have to do is copy the list, pop in your answers and then paste it in the comments.

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1. Mood:
2. What’s your favorite number?
3. Are you more outgoing or shy?
4. How do you feel about matte nails?
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
6. Last book you read and loved?
7. Brussel spouts — yay or nay?
8. What was the last awesome thing you bought for less than $10?
9. Outfit:
10. Weekly goals:

Talk to you soon, and have a fabulous Monday. 🙂

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

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