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Apr 25, 2013 • In Asian, Beauty, Korean

“Samsung Robots” [Miss Korea 2013 Contestants All Look the Same]

Many of us are aware that South Korea has the highest highest rate of cosmetic surgery per capita (according to a 2012 report by the Economist).
But just how prevalent is plastic surgery in Korea?
And, perhaps more relevant to this discussion, just how homogenous is the standard of beauty in Korea?
These questions, along with the argument over the “westernization” of ideal beauty in Korea — and, as a result, the cosmetic surgery procedures that seek these features — were hotly debated when Redditor ShenTheWise posted photos of the 2013 Miss Korea contestants for the world to scrutinize. The photos quickly went…

Apr 20, 2013 • In Beauty, Marketing/Advertising, Personal

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It’s All About Perception [Real Beauty]

There’s a good chance you’ve already seen Dove’s viral video campaign “Dove Real Beauty Sketches,” but I figure it’s worth a mention on this blog because I love the message behind it:

Women are their own worst beauty critics. Only 4% of women around the world consider themselves beautiful. At Dove, we are committed to creating a world where beauty is a source of confidence, not anxiety. So, we decided to conduct a compelling social experiment that explores how women view their own beauty in contrast to what others see.

In the experiment, FBI-trained forensics artist Gil Zamora is hired to interview and draw seven different women.…

Mar 8, 2013 • In Beauty, Personal, Reviews

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The Search for the Most Comfortable, Most Natural-Looking Circle Lenses…And an EyeCandy’s Giveaway!

Ever since I discovered the Neo Natural Touch Brown circle lenses, I had been on somewhat of a circle lens craze.
This is not to say that I have been mindlessly purchasing circle lenses of every color and every design. Rather, I had a specific goal in mind: to find the most comfortable, most natural-looking lenses for my plain brown eyes.
And I think I’ve accomplished my mission!
(And they’re not the Neo Natural Touch Brown lenses!)
Since I had so much trouble researching natural-looking circle lenses — reading through hundreds of reviews, comparing how they look via the photos on various…

Mar 5, 2013 • In Beauty

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THE Most Comprehensive Makeup Contouring Chart

I’ve been on a beauty kick lately.
I’m not sure why, because it’s not like I go anywhere that would require my getting decked out and putting my best face forward.
But I’ve been finding myself styling brushing my hair and putting on makeup more often. Even if it’s just a short stroll to the grocery store in my yoga pants.
So when I came across this contouring chart from famed makeup artist Jordan Liberty, I knew that I had to share it with you guys. It is THE most comprehensive — and easy-to-follow! — facial contouring chart I’ve ever…

Jan 25, 2013 • In Asian, Beauty, Giveaways, Reviews

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Neo Natural Touch Brown Circle Lens Review, and an EyeCandys.com Giveaway!

Circle lenses, or cosmetic contact lenses which are designed to give the illusion of larger eyes, have been around in Asia since 2004 and started gaining popularity within the U.S. in the past few years. While some are designed to look natural by enlarging the irises just slightly, others can be quite snazzy with intricate colors and patterns, in sizes that are clearly meant to be noticed.

I first wrote about circle lenses back in 2010, and I stand by my original assertion that circle lenses are just as safe as regular soft contact lenses as long as you take…