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Missoula, MontanaMakeup Files gives you tips, tricks, tutorials and reviews for all of your makeup and beauty needs. Whether you like bargain makeup or expensive brands, there's something for everyone.

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Beauty Review: Lâ€™Oreal Paris EverPure Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner

03/09/2009 at 12:37PM

I like dying my hair. Whether it's some nifty color like pink, or a regular dark brown, I rarely show my natural hair color. Last summer, I dyed my hair dark, almost black. A few weeks later the color had faded so much that it matched my natural ligh...

An Outfit to Match: Rainbow Eyes

03/06/2009 at 09:24AM

Spring is almost here! I can't wait. I'm really in the need for some nice weather. Many months ago, I did a Rainbow Eyes makeup tutorial. It really has a spring feel to it. Here's a picture to refresh your memory: Very rainbowy, right? Now, I wanted...

LUSH Luck of the Irish Bath Bomb for St. Patrickâ€™s Day

03/02/2009 at 12:23PM

St. Patrick's Day, March 17th, has always been an event in my family. We used to march in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota. Even though I don't do that anymore, that doesn't mean I can't still celebrate the holiday. In add...

Save 20% Off Beauty Steals and Deals at Makeup.com

02/22/2009 at 05:03PM

My buddies at Makeup.com are having a super sale. You can save 20% on all sorts of items, like the Too Faced After Glow Ice Cube or the Anthony Logistics Aftershave Balm. All you do is head over to Makeup.com and check out the Steals and Deals sectio...

Total Beauty Web Tour 2-22-09

02/22/2009 at 04:46PM

It's week three of Bare Budget Beauty's birthday bash, and this week you can enter to win a $50 gift card to Salon Hive! Hurry, you only have until February 23! Viva Woman asks what should come first during a shower: shampoo or facial cleansing? and ...

Makeup Review: Urban Decay Eyeshadow Ammo Shadow Box

02/20/2009 at 11:33AM

Urban Decay is known for their highly pigmented eye shadows. You can purchase each color separately, or you can get a nice palette of colors. With some holiday money, I was able to pick up the Urban Decay Eyeshadow Ammo Shadow Box. It consists of 10 ...

Home Hair Dying 101

02/17/2009 at 12:36PM

Most of us aren't happy with our hair color. I think I look better with darker hair. How 'bout you? It's common for those of us with hair color issues to dye it at home. It can be a lot cheaper than going to a stylist. While home dying can be straigh...

Beauty Review: Olay Professional ProX Starter Protocol

02/13/2009 at 01:02PM

When I got to try the new Olay Professional line of facial moisturizers, my mom was the first person who came to mind. After all, this starter kit is supposed to help with wrinkles and fine lines. I'm 25. I don't have those yet. (Fingers crossed that...

Perfect Makeup for Valentineâ€™s Day

02/12/2009 at 12:31PM

Valentine's Day is on Saturday! Have you made plans? Whether you're having a romantic date, or are planning on watching The Notebook with a carton of ice cream, you can still look good. It's time to get made up. Get pretty. Get cute. How do you do th...

Fix Makeup Mistakes with Lâ€™Oreal Paris Clean Artiste Makeup Corrector Pen

02/10/2009 at 12:05PM

You may remember a reader question I answered a while back about how to fix makeup mistakes. Since then, I have found a little makeup wand to magic away any mistakes. It's called the L'Oreal Paris Clean Artiste Makeup Corrector Pen. It looks like a...