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Happy Skin's new store + the Read My Lips Holiday 2015 Collection
Have you seen Happy Skin's first standalone store? It's such a beautiful place to, well, be beautiful! The lovely interiors were designed by none other than Heima and accessorized with West Elm items....
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Reader Question: What is the best loose powder foundation?
Hi Liz, I have always been a silent reader of your blog (sorry for that), but your articles have always helped to consider beauty products before I use them. Thank you so much. :)I have normal skin,...
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My new red-purple hair from JuRo Salon
"Are you ready for something new?" Rose asked me as soon as I settled into my seat at JuRo Salon. I've been going there since 2013 and after after a couple of instances of infidelity, swore never to go...
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My Tinder love story
I am writing this as the sun rises over Osaka. I had scheduled this trip completely forgetting that it covers the day James and I met! I have never been good at anniversaries but I want to remember...
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Layer scents to your heart's content with Clean Air Fragrance
Clean doesn't have the instant name recall and the popularity of other fragrance brands, but if you're in the know then you know why Clean has its own cult following. I like my big name perfumes; I...
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Best liquid lipstick award goes to the Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Lip Potion
Liquid lipsticks ruled the beauty universe this year, and the reign continues with the new Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Lip Potion (~P1,300). I have tried all sorts of liquid lippies this year - but...
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A Response to FHM's 9 Perks Of Dating A Woman Who Doesn't Wear Too Much Makeup
Dear FHM,Congratulations for fighting the urge to makeup shame! It must be so difficult not to come out and say it straight out. It's also weird that the article is written by a woman even though the...
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My Osaka Travelogue
I'm not the kind of traveler who needs to see everything. Honestly, just being in a different country is already exciting! Before leaving I research about things to do and then pick five to maybe...
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The Multiple by NARS in Orgasm
I've trusted NARS cosmetics since I saved up for my first blush from them many years ago. NARS very rarely disappoints; if you read my several reviews on the brand, you'll notice that they've always...
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Who wins? La Mer The Lip Balm versus The Nivea Lip Butter
Lip balm is one of the most basic beauty products in existence. They have the simple but incredibly important task of keeping our lips moisturized and plump! Our lips have thin, sensitive skin, and are...
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Reader question: Can you compare your favorite contour powders?
Hi, I've been your reader for, maybe five years? I trust your opinion on products and lately I've been wanting to try contouring so i could see what magic it would do to my face. Ive read your reviews...
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On social media: it's only a lie if your life is a lie
I'm sure you've read about the 19-year old model who "quit" social media to lead a real, authentic life. She felt tired of being paid to look hot and skinny, and how it ruled her life to the point of...
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The Hong Kong haul + why I'm crazy about these black cotton buds
Hong Kong was fun because it was my first time to travel with my beau and a couple of friends. I thought it would be stressful to try to match schedules and itineraries but everyone was so chill about...
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This works: The Tony Moly Naturalth Goat Milk Pure CC
I got the Tony Moly Naturalth Goat Milk Pure CC (P1,198) a couple of months back. After swatching it the first time, I chucked it in the back of a drawer, intending never to use it. Why? It's literally...
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Five easy ways to tell if a beauty product from an online seller is fake
We all want a good bargain. Those are not impossible to be had, what with sales and promotional offers brands come up to draw in more customers and get rid of old stock. But it's important to know the...
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Now I know why the Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil has a cult...
Nuxe, the famous French pharmacie brand, is finally in the Philippines! You can find their counters inside Beauty Bar. Now there's no need to go to Hong Kong or buy from online sellers to get your Nuxe...
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How I keep my feet callous-free even though I play sports
Growing up I always had my nose in a book and my hands strumming a guitar. I was an honors student and participated in debate competitions. In college, I focused all of my energy on studying and...
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Get a juicy stain with the Etude House Sweet Cherry Tint
How are you holding up under all the APEC insanity out there? It's stressing me out, just like everybody else, as I have a trip this week to Tokyo. The flight was paid for in February but knowing that...
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Fancy yet affordable: The ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser 5.0
My work involves the Internet and its new technologies but I don’t think of myself as a techie. For example, if I need a new camera I’ll research what the best one is for my budget and study how to use...
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How get a quick derma consult - for free
Many girls come to me with a skin problem. While I can recommend products and treatments that have worked for me in the past, I can’t help solve persistent and severe issues because I don’t have the...
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