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May 7, 2012

How To Test Cosmetics Safely At The Makeup Counter: testers help us choose the best products and colors for our coloring and needs, but they are also a playground for bacteria. Read this post to know how you can use them safely. Do You Really Need An Eye Cream?: we are often told that we [...]

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Sunday Random Ramblings, Vol.20

May 6, 2012

Hello, and happy Sunday! Ready for some random ramblings? Let’s get started then: Subscribe And Win 3 Layla Eyeshadows! Tomorrow our first newsletter, featuring exclusive product reviews and beauty news not available on the blog, will be sent to all our subscribers. And to celebrate the event, all subscribers are automatically entered in a giveaway [...]

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Know Your Ingredients: Orris Root

May 5, 2012

What it is Orris Root is an oil derived from the Iris florentina plant. What it does Orris Root, which smells like violets, is used mainly in fragrances. Because to make it the roots from which it is derived need to be aged from 2 to 5 years and then produce only little oil, this [...]

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Beauty Advice For Men From A Cavalry Officer, 1830

May 4, 2012

I have recently stumbled on a little but very interesting book titled The Art Of Dress, written in 1830 by a cavalry officer, in which he gives fashion and beauty advice to men. Some of his tips are still relevant today, while others are quite… weird. I thought some of you may be interested in [...]

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Looks: Metallic Green

May 4, 2012

Hello everyone, I hope you’re all having a wonderful Friday. Today’s look is simple, pretty and with a bit of color too. I wanted to do something metallic with green and here’s how it turned out. What do you think of it? Products used: – Too Faced Shadow Insurance – Sleek Makeup I-Divine Original Eyeshadow [...]

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QOTW: How Often Do You Change Your Skincare Routine?

May 3, 2012

How often do you change your skincare routine? Beautiful with brains says: although I’m pretty adventurous with makeup, when it comes to skincare products I like to stick to what I know works. I also don’t change products throughout the year as my skin doesn’t change that much with the seasons really. I do try [...]

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Product Review: Juliette Has A Gun Not A Perfume

May 3, 2012

Name: Not A Perfume Brand: Juliette Has A Gun Size: 50ml and 100ml Price: €69,00 and €93,99 respectively What I liked: – soft, smooth and elegant – longlasting – allergen free – cool bottle What I didn’t like: – it’s only one ingredient, which makes it very unoriginal – way too expensive for what it [...]

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Product Review: Olay Total Effects Night Firming Moisturiser

May 2, 2012

Name: Total Effects Night Firming Moisturizer Brand: Olay Size: 50ml Price: €10,99 From Olay’s website: Olay Total Effects Night Firming Cream gives you multiple age-defying effects working overnight for you. Minimises lines: Helps to visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles Nourishing Moisturisation: For a Radiant Healthy Glow Tone Enhancement: Balances colour & [...]

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