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The Lipstick League – Week of 9/26/2016

Shiseido hair ad

The Lipstick League – week of 9.26.16

Question of the Week: When it comes to haircare, what styling product are you reaching for the most these days?

EauMG’s Answer: My hair loves oils like that from FAR Botanicals or Aftelier so I reach for those daily. Currently, I’m really into the sort of serums I used in high school like this Olive Oil Polisher and Smooth N Shine. I typically apply these and air dry. Best

Blog Weekly Roundup

The Lipstick League – Week of 8.8.16

Kristen Stewart Fall 2016 Chanel
All about this Chanel collection.

The Lipstick League – week of 8.8.16

Question of the Week: Do you use cotton pads at any point in your skincare routine? If yes, do you have a favorite brand or type?

EauMG’s Answer: Long ago when I was a broke college student that worked as a shop girl, I used to laugh at the women that came in and bought expensive cotton pads from Shiseido or Clé de Peau. Didn’t they know they could

Personal, skincare

My Hong Kong Haul 2015

Hong Kong

I got back from Hong Kong last week. We had a great time in that great city. I could go on and on about the trip but for the sake of time, I’m going to focus only on my beauty impressions and purchases.

Before visiting Hong Kong, I did some online research, trying to find stores I’d like to visit that carried skincare. To my surprise, there wasn’t too much available for English speakers, especially Americans. After visiting, I totally get why. Every other store in Hong Kong… Continue reading | 20 Comments

Personal

EauMG’s September 2014 Favorites

Nashville
Greetings from Nashville!

September went by so quickly! It was a pretty good month filled with people I like and good food. I ended up spending a week in Nashville visiting family, friends and my little baby nephews (8 and 18 months old). We also had folks visit us in Seattle. However, I realize that after all these years, Seattle feels much more like “home” than Nashville. I stick out there; I was reminded of that during my last visit, that odd Left Coast relative…

I was… Continue reading | 15 Comments

skincare

Saving Face – Review of Facial Sunscreen

Facial Sunscreens

Now that I’m using AHAs during my night time routine, I’m crazy about daily SPF. This isn’t really new for me. I’ve been crazy about SPF for 15 years. I now realize that I have no choice and can’t live without them. I’ve tried so many and really, I don’t love too many of them. Maybe my expectations are too high? Here’s my skin: My skin is normal and gets more dry in the winter and oilier in the summer. And I’m using stuff that makes… Continue reading | 6 Comments