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Get the Look: Alice in Wonderland-Inspired Blue Nails!

March 12th, 2010 by Crystal

Have you seen it? The movie of the season, if not the year, Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland! Like Twilight, this movie is inspiring so many trends. One trend I can’t help falling for is the color blue. Alice isn’t Alice without her blue dress after all!

My idea of incorporating Alice in Wonderland into my life? Painting my nails with OPI Nail Lacquer in Absolutely Alice ($8.50 US), a stunning, bright blue with gold glitter. The color is opaque in three coats and smooth after a shiny topcoat.

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Posted in China Glaze, Crystal Says.., Milani, OPI, nails | 3 Comments

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Great or Gimmick? L’Oreal Go 360 Clean Collection

March 8th, 2010 by Crystal

It’s amazing to think about all the skincare mistakes I made as a youth. For instance, I skipped sunscreen though I lived in Southern California and put body moisturizer on my face. I cringe now when I think on those times!

Another good thing about getting older, besides the fact that I learned about SPF and facial moisturizer, is that the beauty world has been coming up with so many cool gimmicks lately. Just take a peep at the L’Oreal Go 360 Clean line!

First off, the L’Oreal Go 360 Clean Deep Facial Cleanser ($6.99 US) is certainly worthy of a shout-out for oily or combination skin. Personally, my combo skin loved this cleanser since it is good at keeping my face even and less shiny.

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Posted in Crystal Says.., drugstore beauty, skin care | 2 Comments

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Yay or Nay? MAC Studio Fix Lash Mascara

March 4th, 2010 by Crystal

I don’t know about you, but within my family tree the men seem to have lusher eyelashes than the women. But of course, this is why mascara and “medieval torture devices” (a.k.a. eyelash curlers) were invented, to help us ladies enhance/fake what we’ve got.

In my case, I’m pretty satisfied with my natural lashes, but I am on a continual search for the ultimate curling and lengthening mascara that won’t break the bank. This year, I’m glad to say that I’ve started out on the right foot with MAC Studio Fix Lash Mascara ($13 US).

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Posted in Crystal Says.., MAC, eyes | 4 Comments

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A Blast from the 80s Past with The Body Shop Originals!

March 2nd, 2010 by Crystal

I think it’s always fun to look at beauty trends from the 80s. This was the decade when combining cherry-red lipstick and blue eye shadow with teased hair was an appropriate everyday look. It was bold and bright, maybe crazy, but definitely exciting!

Equally exciting is the re-launch of The Body Shop Originals Line from the 1980s. This collection consists of many bestsellers all in 100% recycled plastic packaging. If you want another motive for checking these out, how about the sweet 3 for $20 promo?

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Posted in Crystal Says.., The Body Shop, skin care | 2 Comments

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