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Shiseido facial cotton and possible dupes?

I’m a facial cotton snob. It wasn’t always this way, but ever since I tried my first package of Shiseido Facial Cotton, I haven’t looked back. Let me qualify that – I don’t use Shiseido Facial Cotton exclusively – I only use it for removing my eye makeup. The pillowy softness of this cotton is especially appreciated against the delicate skin around the eyes. Now when I use non-Shiseido cottons on my eye area, I feel like I’m using sandpaper (I exaggerate, but really, like 80-grit). For everything else – toner, exfoliants, nail polish removal – I use other cottons. I...

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Project focus 10: L’Oreal Voluminous Butterfly Mascara

lucky #7 of the job focus 10 evaluation is L’Oreal Voluminous Butterfly Mascara: I’ve tried quite much every mascara L’Oreal has ever released since I’m still trying to discover a replacement to my cherished – however discontinued – L’Oreal Bare Naturale mascara. Does this do it for me? Firstly, I must encourage that I’ve had this mascara sitting in my stock in its bundle for over a year before I opened it. I’m not sure if having it for that long impacted its performance. It usually retails for around $16 however I gotten mine on sale for around $10 (is...

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How Do You deal with Your charm Budget?

missing this thug a lot today! Lately, I’ve been listening to podcasts about financial literacy, and consequently, I’ve been thinking about how people deal with their charm budgets. I read in an short article recently that says on average, women spend $313 a month and men spend $244 on charm products. I’m not really amazed at those amounts, though, seeing how it’s easy to go there if you’re shopping at places like Sephora. ADVERTISEMENT Anywho, I’m trying to be much more purposeful with the charm products I buy, and so I’m taking stock of my spending habits. I’ve discovered that...

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MAC Purchases: Brushes, Eye Shadows…

I couldn’t withstand getting some MAC goodies while on lunch break last week. Some may believe this is rather boring, a lot of brushes, a few eye shadows as well as an eye cream…. however you understand exactly how I like brushes! 137 long Blending Brush I told you I had to get a back-up of this! this is staying in the wrapper however you can read much more about this clean here. 221 Mini Tapered Blending Brush This was a lemming because I got the 137 last year. I have the 222 Tapered Blending clean as well as this is essentially the shrunken...

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25 Facts Aboot Me tag

Something different today instead of a review – I haven’t done a tag in ages. I saw this on The makeup case and had to do my own spin on it. What is your middle name? Hoarder. stock Hoarder matters is my name, don’t wear it out! What was your favorite subject in school? In high school I really loved industrial Arts or erm it used to be called “Shop” class. I made a wooden bowl on the lathe, and a wooden piggy bank. It was an awesome class! What is your favorite drink? Source. I’ve responded to this before elsewhere...

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Project focus 10: Orly Nailtrition

It’s two Two two Day! (February 22nd; 2-22, heh) I absolutely just made that up. Maybe the world will end when it’s Feb 22, 2222. None of us will online that long anyway, so no worries. Today is the halfway point of job focus 10 series as well as I’ll be reviewing Orly Nailtrition nail Strengthener & growth Treatment: I’ve been utilizing this as my nail treatment considering that mid-December, so I’ve had this on my nails constantly for about 2 months. I gotten my bottle from Sally appeal supply (the only bricks as well as mortar store that offers Orly near me)...

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Guest blogger week, day 2: Stashie’s lesson, No-Buy 101

check out my first ever guest post on Valenina’s blog! Valentina Sofía I’m a self-proclaimed appeal junkie who has embarked on a year-long No-Buy on makeup and skincare. My blog, stashmatters, focuses on showcasing my current makeup stash with reviews and swatches of my collection. My much-loved makeup items are eye shadow, nail polish and blush. I live in Toronto, Canada. So you want to embark on a No-Buy? Don’t know where to start? I’m currently on a makeup / skincare No-Buy for the entire year of 2015, approaching the last 4 months of my goal. Here’s a helpful guide for...

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H&M appeal Haul

I was giddy with excitement as I revisited the H&M appeal department – this time with the intent to BUY! My very first check out was shortly after the launch as well as I was filled with longing for all the loveliness, however left me empty-handed as well as empty-hearted… however now I am FULL… of makeup! I had mentioned last year that one of the brands I wanted to try was H&M Beauty, as well as now I’ve fulfilled a lifelong wish (too dramatic? ) H&M overhauled their entire appeal line last Fall, expanding the offering as well as...

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Chit chat Tuesday: Public screens of grooming

Today’s chat Chat topic is something that a lot of people have an viewpoint about: is it socially acceptable to do self grooming activities in public? Source. I’m sure everybody can share a cringe-inducing story of experiencing someone’s public screen of improper self-grooming. everybody has their own comfort level of what’s appropriate, and here are my opinions! Source. First, let’s establish what I think about public places: it’s anywhere that strangers can see you. So, the comfort of your own vehicle on the road isn’t truly a personal location – those aren’t one-way mirrors, they’re glass, as well as indeed people...