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Self-adjusting makeup: Real or hype?

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By Michelle Vongphakdy on September 10, 2012 in

What is self-adjusting makeup?

Cosmetic companies are known for outlandish promises and we're the suckers for spending our money on the mere hope that this one might finally work. So, it was with a healthy dose of skepticism that I began researching the latest self-adjusting makeup products. As I looked at blog posts and magazine articles, I actually began to get excited. Maybe this stuff actually works ... maybe buying the right shade is going to become infinitely easier. Then I started looking into the science.

It turns out that there really isn't anything new here and -- like most of the marketing behind cosmetics -- self-adjusting makeup is more hype than reality. Read more

6 ways to rock a red lip

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By Michelle Vongphakdy on September 7, 2012 in

How to wear red lipstick

Many women say that wearing red lipstick gives them an extra boost of confidence, but others feel like they more wallflower than vamp to pull it off. No matter what your attitude experts insist that there is a red for everyone. The trick is choosing a hue that works for you and applying it correctly. Read on for tips on how to rock this look. Read more

4 reasons why you should wear lip liner

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By Michelle Vongphakdy on August 2, 2012 in

Lip Liner

With the understated makeup trend, lip liner use has gone the way of blue mascara and poufy hair perms. But here's the thing: there's definitely a need to use them, although maybe not in the same way they've been used in the past. Here's a primer on when to wear lip liner. Read more

Going nude

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By Michelle Vongphakdy on May 9, 2012 in

Nude lipstick being applied

Understated makeup remains a beauty trend and the nude lip goes hand in hand with that look. Surprisingly, perfecting a nude lip can be more difficult than going bold with a vivacious red. We gathered up some tips for choosing the best shade to help you avoid looking like a corpse. Read more

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