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Beauty Reviews

Beauty Review: Blinc “Kiss Me Mascara”

27th July 2010 by Laura, "Beauty Girl" View Comments

Product: Blinc Kiss Me Mascara $24
Rating: Till Death Do Us Part
I have a problem with mascara: it smudges.  Naturally, I blamed the various (expensive to cheap) mascaras I tried.  Yes, until one day, a makeup artist told me to stop ranting about the mascara: “it’s not the mascara, it’s you! Your eyelashes slope downwards.”  Gasp! [...]

Things We LOVE: Greek Stuff! (Beauty)

20th July 2010 by Laura, "Beauty Girl" View Comments

Greek Yogurt – Yum!  Kalamata Olives – Yum!  Feta – Yum! Throw in some beautiful greek islands, greek mythology, the Parthenon, a gyro and, man, I’m there!   Lately, I’m into all things greek, especially beauty products.  Beauty products?  Yes!  Ladies (and gentlemen), it is my pleasure to introduce to you, the incredible, the lovely, [...]

Beauty Review: Covergirl Lash Blast Length Mascara

8th June 2010 by Christie View Comments

We come from a long history of NOT wearing CoverGirl mascara. But hey, color us surprised. We might actually like this one.

Beauty Review: Tarte’s Natural Eye Primer

18th May 2010 by Laura, "Beauty Girl" View Comments

Product: Tarte Lifted™ Natural Eye Primer with Firmitol™
Rating: Maybe Next Week
A quick recap: I, EpicureanGirl (or L’Épicurienne if you prefer), am going natural.  Because of my recent “aha!” moment about cosmetics getting absorbed into our system and, well, it also gives me an excuse to try different lines of makeup and experiment.  My first foray [...]

Beauty Review: Sephora Lush Flush

11th May 2010 by Laura, "Beauty Girl" View Comments

Product: Sephora Lush Flush (Wine Lip & Cheek Stain) $12
Rating: Maybe next week
A while back, we talked cheek stains.  Ladies, summer cocktail season is approaching and we want lips that can withstand 10 sliders, fries, a bottle of champagne, several swirly margaritas, and lots, LOTS of kisses!  I’ve been sorely disappointed in the lipstick department [...]