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Make the NARS Calabria Soft Touch Shadow Pencil Work with a Little TLC

May 24th, 2012 by Crystal

I’m thankful that I have a skin tone that’s pretty easy to match to a foundation shade. No tweaking necessary. But tweaking or customizing colors isn’t all bad. Sometimes it can be fun, like the last time you layered two gorgeous lip colors and produced an even more stunning, if that was possible, shade.

That is the sort of mentality I had to take with the NARS Soft Touch Shadow Pencil in Calabria ($24 US). It’s a truly beautiful color on it’s own, but it applies to the need for some minor adjustments because of its disappointing formula.

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How to Apply False Eyelashes with Andrea Modlash Starter Kit

May 21st, 2012 by Crystal

One of the trickiest things to master is applying false lashes. For me, the key was frequent practice. Making excuses to apply and wear them whenever I had a spare 15 minutes got me to the point that it takes me less than five minutes.

During my learning trial, I never tried any application tools. I don’t know why, but I only practiced with the lashes and glue. It’s true that’s all I need now, but something like the Andrea Modlash Starter Kit ($6.99 US) definitely could have helped me.

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Crystal Says: Weekend Beauty Reads

May 19th, 2012 by Crystal

Guess what I finally got around to buying? Yes, the Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette! It’s been on my wish list forever, but always got pushed back in favor of limited edition items. Now that it’s in my hands, I realize what I’ve been missing out on.

The amazing value aside, these eye shadows are gorgeous. Urban Decay is probably my favorite brand for eyeshadows, and these are beautifully pigmented and buttery as expected. I can’t wait to play around with the different colors this weekend!

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Beach Beauty from Hard Candy Spring 2012

April 26th, 2012 by Crystal

I don’t actually bring makeup to the beach, besides maybe an SPF lip balm. That’s because I tend to stay at the beach for a while when I go, and I don’t want my makeup to get fried by the sun. Melted gloss is never in style!

Though my beach makeup bag stays at home, the Hard Candy Shiny When Wet Waterproof Mascara and Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner ($7 US) and Take It Off Makeup Removing Wipes ($5 US) are two pieces from their Spring Collection that definitely belong inside.

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