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Outside In Silk Serum Foundation Review

I know I declared a new foundation my HG just 5 months ago, but I think I may have found one even better. Outside In is the new brand by Hourglass founder Carisa Janes. Right now they only have three products: a foundation, a foundation brush, and a face oil. The Silk Serum Foundation is the centerpiece of the debut collection, and it is designed as a hybrid of makeup and skincare. It is formulated to have the weightlessness of a serum with the performance of a long-wear foundation. Infused with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, the Outside In Silk Serum Foundation promises to improve your skin over time. (Personally, I don't take too much...

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My All-Time Favorite Korean Drama

When I was a young girl, I used to watch Korean dramas with my halmeh (grandmother) before she passed away. I didn't pay too much attention to them because Korean dramas back then were serious, no-nonsense affairs — not too interesting to a young mind. I didn't really get into Korean dramas again until college, when Korean dramas entered its renaissance period. I still remember the drama that first got me hooked: 가을동화 (Autumn in My Heart). Does anyone else remember this drama? Oh, the tears I shed over their ill-fated love! I wouldn't say I regularly watch Korean dramas, but whenever I hear/read about a popular one, I usually make it a point to check it...

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My Aging Eyes

I've been wearing glasses since I was 11 years old, and contact lenses since I was 13. I never had problems with contact lenses and find them quite comfortable; I much prefer them to glasses and only wear glasses at night before going to bed. I am nearsighted and my vision has been steady at between -4.00 to -5.00 with the left eye being slightly worse for the past twenty years or so. But this year, I thought my vision must have gotten worse because I was having trouble reading certain things, especially when trying to see small writing or detailed objects. When I saw my eye doctor, I brought up these concerns and after the examination, she told me...

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Anna Sui Gel Foundation Primer Review

A couple of weeks ago, I received a deluxe sample of the Anna Sui Gel Foundation Primer with my order from Beautylish. I know I've said multiple times in the past that I don't need a primer because I'm perfectly happy using my beloved Saint Jane sunscreen as a primer. However, the jelly-like texture of this new (to me) primer was intriguing and the reviews I read online were promising...

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