The Fast Five | NYX Lip Edition

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I recently had the opportunity to test a few different NYX lip products and realized, when left to my own devices, I will always choose a nude or neutral lip. What can I say, I know what I like. Aside from my shade preferences, I also realized that the NYX range is home to some truly superior lip options. Interested? You know what to do?

Drugstore Lovin' | Garnier Edition

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I will be honest and say it has been a good while since my last stroll through the drugstore. I'm realizing I kind of miss the experience, as you never know what new gems you're going to find on such an excursion. Anyway, if you're a fan of said trips, I do have a little selection of Garnier goodies that might just need to hop into your cart.

Custom Colour | Mary Kay Chromafusion Eyeshadow

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A little while ago, we delved into the world that is the new range of Mary Kay Chromafusion. Well, the face options (think blush, bronzer, and highlight options) but there is more. Rember? I'm pretty sure I mentioned this... Anyway, the range is also home to an array of shadows. With pretty much everything you're looking to adorn yourself with, the range means you can create the custom palette of your dreams... Fun stuff, right?

Brows for (Literal) Days | Maybelline Tattoo Studio Waterproof Brow Gel

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You can't help but feel a little extra pep in your step when your brows are looking their best. It's the tinier version of a good hair day, but in my experience, more work. Granted, there are a ton of brow products I really like, it's just that getting brows just right (and close to matching...) can be a lot of effort. Maybelline is trying to cut down brow-taming time with one of their recent launches. Too good to be true? You'll have to read on to find out...

This vs That | First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream vs CeraVe Moisturizing Cream

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Have you ever started using a product just because it was there but then realized it may just be the greatest thing you've ever slathered on? No? Well, that's what happened to me when I reluctantly dipped into a tub of First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream. I'd had the tub in my stash for some time (read last Christmas...) I knew a lot of people love it, but just didn't expect to be wowed. I was so wrong. Now, as great as it is, I've also had CeraVe on my radar, as it seems just as many love it. The formulas seem similar, but with CeraVe providing a lot more product at about half the price. What's a dry skinned gal to do?