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Wish list: Makeup Essentials

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I've been wanting to buy some new makeup goodies, but I spent an unspeakable amount on school books. So, I compiled a short little wishlist of things I have been eyeing...hopefully, this will temporarily quench my desire to buy makeup >.< I have been working up the nerve to splurge on RMS Beauty's "Un" Cover-up . It's a "green" concealer made with coconut oil and cocoa butter, and all these other goodies. Josie Maran's Black Oil Mascara has been on my radar, too. It is paraben and phtalate free :) And honestly, who doesn't want argan oil conditioning and softening their lashes? Lastly, Anastasia Beverly Hill's Brow Wiz has been on my wish list for a whileeeee...I have been wanting to try a luxe version of my beloved,  Milani Easy Brow . I will definitely be purchasing this ABH eyebrow wand my next make-up trip. What have you been wishing for? Shop the Post:

On the Go Moisture: Neocell Refreshing Herbal Mist

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About a month ago, my husband and I whisked our kids away for a mini-vacation. We stayed in the Casitas (which were so nice and relaxing away from the main hotel) at Morongo, about an hour away from South Orange County. Morongo is about 30 minutes from Palm Springs, so it's desert weather and extremely tough on anyone's skin because of the dry 100+ degree heat and super strong winds (there are sand storms on the regular!). Luckily, before we left for Morongo, Neocell sent me a bunch of press samples, including this dry weather essential, "On the Go Moisture Complex: Refreshing Herbal Mist".  Any moment my face felt hot and tight under the sun, or while walking through the strong winds to the main pool from our casitas, I'd spritz a couple pumps on my face and my skin felt immediately refreshed and less tight.  After I came home from our little vacay, I liked to use a couple sprays after applying my ELF translucent powder. I love how the mis

Manomai: Skin Care Based on Your Blood Type

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Did you know it only takes 26 seconds for your blood stream to absorb what you apply topically?  That is why it is important to think about what ingredients are in your skin care and other beauty products you apply topically.  I came across Manomai  when I first started beauty blogging, and truly became fascinated with their approach to skin care. I reached out to them, and they kindly agreed to send me a press sample to review for you guys.  Manomai's founder is a believer in Dr. Peter D'Adamo 's Blood-type Diet, which basically c onsists of eating the right foods for your blood type, in turn making you healthier and lose weight. She wanted a moisturizer that aligned with her beliefs in the Blood Type Diet, but also met her strict guidelines:  pareben-free,   mineral oil-free,  fragrance free,  cruelty-free, and  artificial color free. So, she developed 4 moisturizers with 4 special blends to uniquely match each of the  blood types  -- the Around-the-Clock

Celeb Beauty Picks for Your 20s, 30s, and 40s

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When you are a celebrity, money and accessibility to the latest and greatest beauty products and treatments are not a problem -- the world is your medicine cabinet. So what do A-listers choose as their go-to holy grail products? I did a little research, and matched up four major super stars in their 20s, 30s, and 40s and their choice beauty products.

Serum 101 & Neocell's Radiance Serum Review

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Serums, to me, are an absolute necessity -- like taking your daily multivitamin. Essentially, serums are multi-vitamins for your face, and trust me, your face needs all the nutrients it can get after being exposed to the sun and pollution. So, when I look for a serum, I make sure that it has at least Vitamin C and E, and any other antioxidants or anti-aging ingredients are a plus.  Vitamin C and E are important anti-aging antioxidants that prevent and reduce oxidative damage from UV exposure, pollutants, and intrinsic aging.  Serums are powerful and quick to absorb because they are extremely concentrated. More specifically, serums leave out emulsifiers and hydrating-agents that most moisturizers include. Thus, you only need a small pea-sized amount, but keep in mind, that serums must be applied before moisturizing so that it has the best chance to absorb. Now, while serums are powerful with all their super ingredients, religious topical application will not give you