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Mascara that lasts for 30 days
Mascara that lasts for 30 days
Anyone who wants to get gorgeous, dark, and well-defined lashes is always on the lookout  for a great mascara to get the look, at least for a day. But...
Triple your makeup's staying power
Triple your makeup's staying power
Here's a quick tip: does your morning makeup frequently disappear before lunchtime? Does excess oil melt your look by midday? More magazine suggests using...
Makeup tries to act like skincare, but does it work?
Makeup tries to act like skincare, but does it work?
It used to be that when you bought makeup, you got makeup. Likewise, if it were skincare you wanted, that's what you got. Not so anymore. Just like having...
Jane Iredale gives Guys their Minerals
Jane Iredale gives Guys their Minerals
At the risk of sounding sexist--or at the very least anti-metrosexual, I'm going to say it: I have not yet accepted makeup for mainstream men. Actors? Sure....
Light-up lipgloss for 40+ eyes
Light-up lipgloss for 40+ eyes
If this were a number of years ago, I'd be writing about light-up lip gloss truly for trendy purposes with the requisite reference to dim ladies' room...
The week in Beauty Cred: what's hot & what's worth it
The week in Beauty Cred: what's hot & what's worth it
I cannot believe the sun is finally peeking through after a week that's been fraught with threatening thunderstorms. Before I go fire up the gas bbq (note...
Benefit You Rebel Lite misses the glow
Benefit You Rebel Lite misses the glow
Somehow wearing a minimal coverage foundation (ie, tinted moisturizer) just doesn't seem as rebellious as it once did. Nor does seeing David Bowie when...
The week in Beauty Cred: what's hot & what's worth it
The week in Beauty Cred: what's hot & what's worth it
Ok, this weekend we officially head into summer! School's out. Before you give spring one last kiss goodbye, take a look at what's been BEAUTYCREDible...
New Giorgio Armani Foundation is Invisible
New Giorgio Armani Foundation is Invisible
With nude or "barely there" looks being the one of the hottest trends today (see Bobbi Brown's version), no wonder fashion giant Giorgio Armani...
How far would you go for longer lashes?
How far would you go for longer lashes?
For some reason, eyelashes have been incredibly back in vogue lately. Not just your ho-hum mascara that's the staple of every makeup bag, but lash...

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Permanent makeup: Mouth scarred after permanent makeup ~ Permanent makeup was NOT worth it
Rhelen   Reno, NV  Apr 5, 2008  Cost: $450  Pain: Severe
I have a tight ring around my mouth like a scar after permanent makeup on my lips. I had a yeast infection on my lips that was not diagnosed until... more

Permanent makeup: Big regrets ~ Permanent makeup was NOT worth it
In- Pain   Lake Charles, Louisiana  Mar 1, 2008  Cost: $600  Pain: Worst possible
I had my eyes (top and bottom) done 8 months ago. I have been having eye infections very bad ! Eye specialist gave me steroid drops and... more

Permanent makeup: Eyebrows are worth having ~ Permanent makeup was worth it
Francine   Phoenix, AZ  Nov 18, 2007  Cost: $295  Pain: Uncomfortable
Eyebrows are worth having
I went to a cosmetic tattoo artist who has been doing this work for ten years. She was very forthright with me. I had quite a bit of pain when... more

Permanent makeup: The results were amazing! ~ Permanent makeup was worth it
Cheri   Spring, Texas  Aug 22, 2007  Cost: $975  Pain: Worst possible
I had eye liner, eyebrows and lip color done. It looks great. I always had very thin eyebrows and I had to draw them on every day. Sometimes... more