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Beauty in Real Life
www.beautyinreallife.blogspot.com/ Blog Community member since 03/14/08
It's about real-life beauty...not about crazy trends that don't work in the real world. Here you'll find honest reviews, beauty tips, wearable trends, and interviews...all written by a stay-at-home mom to two kids.
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dermelect microdermabrasion 2-3 facial reveal
07/30/08 at 05:00AM
I have never had microdermabrasion, even though I have been oh so intrigued.I guess what's stopping me are four things:1) It ain't cheap.2) Doesn't it leave your face all red and raw?3) It would require major planning on my part to find a babysitt...
kiehl's ultimate thickening shampoo and strong-hold gel
07/29/08 at 03:15PM
We love Kiehl's products here at Beauty in Real Life. So when they up and create more products for us to enjoy, we just have to share in the Kiehl's-ocity.Kiehl's Ultimate Thickening Shampoo ($18 and pictured left) relies upon the benefits of an an...
5 minutes, 5 questions with Petra Strand
07/29/08 at 11:30AM
We bring to you our next installment of 5 minutes, 5 questions with one of the founders of PIXI cosmetics, Petra Strand. Can you tell us a little about yourself and PIXI cosmetics?I have been a makeup artist for over 22 years. I am Swedish by birth...
beauty buys under $10 - l'oreal vive pro glossy volume
07/29/08 at 09:30AM
Jenn doesn't like to buy drugstore shampoos and conditioners whereas, up until about a year ago that was pretty much all I bought.None of them ever worked really well (except my John Frieda) and I have a whole shelf in my linen closet full of partial...
ecotools and an evening look
07/29/08 at 07:30AM
Here is the final runway look from ecoTOOLS. This look features great look for evening from the D&G show. ecoTOOLS is an environmentally-friendly line of makeup brushes that will put you one step closer to attaining catwalk-worthy looks without break...
this just in...limited first-edition supply of lancome oscillation mascara
07/29/08 at 05:30AM
Consider yourselves officially in The Know. For one day only, Thursday, July 31st, a limited first-edition supply of Ôscillation will be available at select Lancôme locations.This product will not be available again until the fall, when the national
kara james giveaway
07/28/08 at 01:00PM
Just because we love you, here's another giveaway we're having!One winner will receive this adorable wristlet from Kara James, whose bags are just positively to die for.This is her chic Rae Wristlet and it retails for $125!It's great for going out, w...
johnson's giveaway
07/28/08 at 11:00AM
Here is our next giveaway.Johnson's has just launched a new line of body care products and wants to share them with you.The line is specifically designed for women, and personally, Jenn and I could each use a case of each product.Johnson's Melt Away ...
5 minutes, 5 questions with the stylists at the eiji salon
07/28/08 at 09:30AM
The Eiji Salon (pronounced a-gee), is a gorgeous retreat on the fabulous Madison Avenue.The salon's owner, Eiji Yamane (pictured), is Japanese-born and famous for his "dry-cut" technique. Which, we've heard, is the best way to cut hair.His service...
la mer the hydrating infusion
07/28/08 at 08:30AM
For the La Mer lover in all of us, The Hydrating Infusion ($95) is going to be the next product to make us fall head over heels in love.When used in conjunction with their Creme de la Mer, it's said to visibly reduce the signs of aging.Their serum al...

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