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I was never a big fan of anything deemed “organic.” The formulas were weak, the color payoff was minimal and it didn’t last on my face for more than an hour after application.
Well, It’s 2013 and boy have times changed! Not only have we all figured out that ‘fake’ anything isn’t good for us, Physicians Formula has knocked this mascara out of the ballpark. They have an amazing product, and they managed to make it with ingredients that are good for you.

Some important points about this mascara:
- 100% natural nylon …

BB creams are still all the rage! Yes, CC creams are too, yet Dior has recently launched Diorskin Nude BB Creme in 4 shades ($44.00). Enhanced with mineralized floral water and a blend of antioxidants, this Beauty Balm is intended to moisturize, smooth and even one’s skin tone.

It also has SPF 10 to help protect your skin as well. It is lightweight, yet still has SPF in it and does not make my skin appear more oily than usual. Gone are the days where you need a primer, foundation, moisturizer, sunscreen… …

My oh my, are these new Dior Addict Glosses GORGEOUS! Shimmering, glossy lips with hints of sparkling, pearly and pure effects. Available in 24 shades, these new glosses are available in the three different effects mentioned above starting in March 2013 at Dior counters nationwide as well as online at Dior.com for $29.50 each (check out the new Dior eyeliners and eyeshadows here >> Dior Eyeliner and Dior Eyeshadows for Spring 2013).

I fell for so many colors, as I was taken by the luminosity of the shimmering goldish tone of …

This new Diorliner Precision Eyeliner ($30.00) has the precision of a fine point Sharpie but for the eyes! It’s unbelievable how tight of a line I got; I was also able to create a thicker winged line when I wanted to. It dries quickly with no smudge, budge or flaking. Coming to Saks Fifth Avenue in March and also available at Dior.com, you will be pleased with its precision (be sure to check out here >> the new shades of Dior Spring 2013 Dior Addict Lip Glosses).

I loved Smashbox’s Love …

Want dramatic looking lashes that have that va-va-va-voom factor? SHOW OFF Mascara, from beautyADDICTS, does just that. Ever since last year’s Makeup Show, I have been wearing it on and off — as you know how many mascaras we review — and it really has that razzle-dazzle effect.
For our readers, you will get 20% off your entire beautyADDICTS purchase by using the code Stat20 at checkout while on their site: www.beautyaddicts.com (until the end of February).

The curved wand allows true root-to-tip coverage by hugging the lashes and offers no flakes, smudges …

Launching February 2013, Clinique will introduce their New High Impact Waterproof Mascara ($16.00) that adds volume and length — and is ideal for women with an active lifestyle.
Twelve hours worth of fresh lashes that become water repellant, evenly coating over lashes to fend off moisture without giving up on instantaneous volume, long length and intense color.

Available in Black, this formula can be easily removed with makeup remover and promises not to smudge or flake in cold or hot water. It beautifully conditions lashes with lightweight conditioners to keep lashes feeling …

BeautyStat couldn’t help but pick our two favorite makeup looks from last night’s 2013 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Jennifer Lawrence rocked the red carpet with warm hues on her eyes (consisting of brown shades), nude pink lips and a pop of healthy color on the cheeks. Jessica Chastain’s fair skin was the main focus of her look, with soft washes of color on her eyes and a bold berry lip to offset her soft, feminine look. Read on to find out how to capture these looks for yourself at …

 Designed to compliment your boldest, smoky eyes, L’Oréal Paris introduces Voluminous Power Volume 24H Mascara ($7.95) in Black Smoke. Delivering 15x the impact on lashes, Power Volume 24H creates fast volume and length for an intense eye look that lasts.

My lashes were instantly va-va-va-voom as you can see with one coat. This formula of jojoba, vitamin B5, ceramides and palm oils does not flake, crumble off nor look too heavy on the eyes.

These featured ingredients allow for the lashes to look more deep and perfectly dark for complimenting your smoky eyes. I used …

Wow! Do my lashes look long! As you can see from my before and after photos, L’Oréal Paris Telescopic Shocking Extensions Mascara ($9.95) does what is says — bringing lashes to extreme lengths and intensity. It’s also clump-free, flake-free and smudge-free!

The formula and lash-hugging 200 bristle brush work together to extend lashes from root to tip. They are calling this new formula “liquid extensions.”
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Mascara Comparison:

Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Mascara

Available in Black, Blackest Black, Black Brown, Waterproof Black and Waterproof Blackest Black. This new mascara offers affordable lash extensions without the time, …

It’s not often that I am not very confident about my beauty knowledge, yet, I felt as if I hardly knew anything about CARGO. CARGO intrigued me as I saw it on Twitter a lot these past few weeks — their products were getting a lot of social media buzz. The brand is available at Cargocosmetics.com, ULTA, Ulta.com and Beauty.com.

Cargo ColorSticks ($28.00) are oil-free cream color sticks for the eyes, cheeks and lips and felt so velvety to-the-touch. It left a very smooth finish on my skin and the dial-up stick makes …