Cotton Swabs Aren’t Just for Babies
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Originally called “Baby Gays” (seriously), Q-Tips entered the market in 1923.
These days, you might find a cheaper cotton swab, but there’s no substitute for the real thing. Fluffy tufts of cotton wrapped around a sturdy paper shaft. Genius.
Over the years, Q-tips expanded their uses to include ear health, cuts ‘n scrapes hygiene, fixing nail [...]
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Hands on HiP’s brilliant shades that pack real star appeal
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Just in time for summer, L’Oreal Paris has introduced its newest HiP (high intensity pigment) cosmetic launches: Color Presso Lip Gloss and Kohl Eyeliner.
Color Presso Lip Gloss is a fun, innovative way to create your own signature shade. Available in a variety of duo-shaded tubes, as the name implies, it smells deliciously of a caramelly [...]
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How to Apply Eyeliner Easy-and-Quick
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Eyeliner is one of those musts, even for a simple day-to-day look. For some, applying eyeliner — especially for daytime wear — is a mystery.
This video demo offers a quick and easy eyeliner application that anyone can do. All you need is an eyeliner pencil and a coordinating eyeshadow color and brush. Have fun!
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Got the Economy Blues? Beat ‘Em with These Beauty Values
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It really doesn’t cost a fortune to look beautiful, or have the latest and greatest beauty buys from some of the best around….
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Halston is back
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From neon brights (see also Michael Kors) and cashmere-blend wool suiting to heavy black eye-liner and heavy black tights, the catwalk at NY fashion week was screaming, screeching and slithering with styles borrowed from the decade that did much of the same, the 1980s.
Take 10 Years Off Your Age Right Now, Pt. 1
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Properly applied make up can make you look fabulous. But unless it’s done the right way and using the right amount, make up can actually add years to your face.
Take 10 Years Off Your Age Right Now, Pt. 2
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A few more simple tips to follow that will help you look younger starting today
Take 10 Years Off Your Age Right Now, Pt. 3
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And even more simple tips that will help you look younger starting today
Mermaid Eyes for Halloween
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under eye liner, eyebrows, eyeshadow, face, holiday, makeover, mascara
Try this look for a unique Halloween look! It’s simply gorgeous.
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Flawless Eyeshadow…Primer-Free!
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under eye liner, eyeshadow, face
The brilliant beauties at Benefit bring us Creaseless Cream Shadows. These babies are THE shadow for low-maintenance days (or gals) when you just want to swipe a quick daub of color across their lids and run out the door…and still look amazing (and like you spent more than a few seconds on your makeup)!
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