My Beauty Life

Reader Q&A: Do I really need a makeup primer?

This week's reader-submitted question comes to us from Angie R. from Arizona who wants to know whether she really needs a makeup primer ? Well Angie, that all depends on your complexion. As celebrity makeup artist Molly Stern says, "Not everyone needs a primer but if you have texture issues (bumps, wrinkles, acne, scars, etc.), it can help smooth your skin and provide a better canvas for the…

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Audrey Fine

Tags: Makeup, Spring, Spring

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The VIP (Very Impressive Products) Pick of the Week #12

The Product(s) : CoverGirl's LashBlast line of mascaras including my faves, CoverGirl LashBlast Luxe and CoverGirl LashBlast Volume Blasting Mascara. The Price: $7.00-$8.00 The Positioning: Whether it's Drew Barrymore or any of the sundry "America's Next Top Model" wannabes (or winners) promoting the LashBlast line on real (and practice) TV commercials, one thing is certain; if you…

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Audrey Fine

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4 Double-Duty Beauty Products That Make My Day

They say that necessity is the mother of invention and I'd be willing to wager that whomever invented my four favorite double-duty beauty products is a mother too. Moms not only need eight hands, they need a leg (or two) up, and corner-cutting advantages wherever they can get 'em. That's one of the reasons why each of these items is so super. Yes, I'm a mom and, yes, I need to wring out every…

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Audrey Fine

Tags: Skin Care, Makeup, Spring

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Total Look: Springtime Makeup Bag Overhaul

Spring cleaning isn't reserved only for closets, garages and muck rooms. The new season is the perfect time to weed out all your old makeup items and make room for a new batch of hot colors and products that're clamoring to be incorporated into your routine. Watch as Total Look host, Rebekah George, chats with industry experts about the things you need to keep (and get) for your makeup bag.…

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Audrey Fine

Tags: Total Look Videos, Makeup, Rebekah George, Terri Apanasewicz, Charles Baker Strahan, Spring

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The VIP (Very Impressive Product) Pick of the Week #11

The Product : Everyday Minerals Sumptuous Lip Polish The Price: $7.00 The Promise: Get smooth, "sumptuous" lips with a vegan polish that boasts three essential oils: lavender, spearmint and peppermint. The Real Deal: I have a weakness for lip scrubs. There's something incredibly satisfying for me about polishing my lips with a gooey grain that I feel really must be making my mouth…

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Audrey Fine

Tags: Makeup, Spring

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