Trying to Recreate Beauty as Original as Ladurée Makeup

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog.*

Source: LaDurée

Sometimes makeup becomes more than just the colored pigments, it becomes this image of pure sophistication and beauty.  Take, for example, LaDuree Rose Petal Face Color.  The beauty of the packaging and the delicate rose petals just redefine makeup.  Makeup is to decorate not only oneself but to decorate your vanity.
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8 Reasons Why Jay Manuel Powder to Cream Foundation Missed the Beauty Mark

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog. If you see this post elsewhere, it has been plagiarized.*

I have nothing against Jay Manuel.  In fact, he looks to be a fun and loving guy with a great heart, and I would hang around with him all day if I ever had the chance. He is a truly gifted and talented makeup artist who knows how to bring out true beauty in anyone.  I am sure he has touched many faces from famous to everyday people with various skin tones.  With this in mind, I don’t understand why his Powder to Cream Foundation would turn out to be such a disappointment times eight!

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The Must-Have Colors from Suva Beauty Hydra Cream Bases

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog. If you read this post elsewhere, it has been stolen.*

Suva Beauty has one of the best eyeshadow bases. After the initial purchase of the Caramel Hydra Base, I knew I had to get some more colors. I didn't buy any of the wild colors but that doesn't mean I didn't want them. 

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Benecos Makeup: A Certified Natural Cosmetic Brand

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog. If this post is seen elsewhere, it has been stolen.*
*PR samples*

Sometimes when you have worn or seen so much makeup to the point it hides true inner beauty, you want products that will just enhance.  Benecos is one of those brands.

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Beauty Trend 2017: The Modest Makeup Lifestyle

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog. If you see this post elsewhere, it has been stolen.*

Previous years I have purged products I bought to support this blog.  Cosmetics, beauty accessories, all the things spent on products which touted themselves as great products all over the web only to become junk in my makeup drawers. This year is the year I downsize for the sake of my makeup sanity!

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The Many Ways to Use Ben Nye Fireworks Fantasy Wheel

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog. If you see this post elsewhere, it has been stolen.*

Ben Nye Fireworks Fantasy Wheel ($20 USD) has been around for a long time. The very first time I bought it was a couple of decades ago. I was naive and thought of the product as is and the colors as fantastic as Joseph’s Technicolor Dreamcoat! The product ended up in a corner of a dark makeup drawer for me back then.
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Don’t Bullshit Me: 3 Truly Amazing Makeup Brands

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog.*

As I skimmed the archives of this B-List Z-List beauty blog, I realized the fun of makeup for me had to do with versatility of a brand.  Makeup that allowed me to experiment.  There are 3 brands which really allowed me to do this because they don’t bullshit!
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A Comprehensive Visual Guide to Joe Blasco Ultrabase Foundations

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog. If you see this post elsewhere, it has been stolen.*

This is a more comprehensive and a visual guide to the original Joe Blasco foundation guide written way back in 2009.  Similar to the RCMA foundation guide, this one will allow you to narrow down your choices by understanding your skin color.

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The Deconstruction and Disappointment: Mally Beauty 4K Ultra HD Fantasy Foundation

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog.*
*PR sample.*

This is a deconstructed or the destruction of a beauty product from a major beauty line.  Considering I was all excited to try for the first time an actual beauty product from Mally Beauty. I thought my beauty blogging struggling days of 7 years were over!  I waited impatiently for the beauty item!

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Beauty Products Which Aren't Popular Because I Am Not a YouTuber

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog. If you see this post elsewhere, it has been stolen.*

As you know I don't like to follow the crowd, I mean what is the fun? I like to explore and be myself.  I like to learn about makeup and think outside the box.  I like beauty products which many don't give a hoot about because they are hidden gems until they are found by too many.  Then, I have to go looking for some other products hidden in the catacombs of a beauty monastery. 
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How to Use Bronzer: 4 Ways to Enhance Your Complexion With Bronzer

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog. If you see this post elsewhere, it has been stolen.*

This is a revised post on How to Put on Bronzer from the dead and buried Into the Palette blog.  The many techniques in this post are just a guide to show how bronzer can enhance the complexion.  There is nothing worse than overdoing it and looking like some pumpkin head or an Oompa Loompa!
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What Should Not Have Been Discontinued - Sue Devitt Cosmetics

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog. If you find this post elsewhere, it has been stolen.*

There are some makeup lines which deserved a great presence in the makeup field.  Take for example Sue Devitt Cosmetics.  Sue Devitt is an Australian makeup artist who got her start with Francois Nars.  Later, she created her own full line of very wearable colors named after exotic locales around the world.
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What is a Bronzer Used For?

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog. If you read this post elsewhere, it has been stolen.*

It is time for another installment of Ask the Q-Tip.  This one has to do with a 20th century makeup product: The Bronzer.

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How to Use Ben Nye Color Cake Makeup

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog. If you see this post elsewhere, it has been stolen.*

Today, pancake makeup isn’t as popular as it used to be which is a shame because it is a very reliable foundation.  Also, a good one is hard to find and the best ones today are made by the one and only pro brand (one of my gateway brands into the pro line of makeup way back) Ben Nye. Just because it doesn't sound exciting or have that fancy PR attached to it, these products are worthwhile gems in the junk chest of cosmetics.  What makes this type of makeup better than some of the products sold today are the other products which aid in making these cakes better than ever!

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Makeup Updates on TUBB

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog. No affiliate links. No PR samples. And no smoke blowing up my ass!*

I haven't abandoned makeup completely, in fact, I have learned more about it.  Mostly about color and pigment.  In doing so, this has caused me to use my brain severely which meant abandoning the virtual world at times.  I actually had to create space in my brain for productive purposes.

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Truthful Thoughts about Adorn 3D Foundation Printer Pen

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog.*
*NOT compensated with ANY product or money! Links aren't provided for your convenience.*

Beauty has its hyped up moments and sometimes to really see a potential of a product, you really have to sit back and ignore all the great words which describe the product.  Take for example this beauty innovation, the Adorn 3D Foundation Pen.

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Is Pur Minerals Epic Illusion Contour Kit Worth Its Epicness?

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog. If you see this post elsewhere, it has been stolen.*
*PR samples, links provided for your convenience.*

There appears to be an invasion of highlighting and contour palettes the past year or so.  Choosing one is hard because many of the colors you might not even use or they just look too drab.  Also, if the highlighting and contouring aren’t done properly, it looks like total disaster on the face.  And, even if you do use those palettes, in real life lighting the colors can look awfully like dirt.  But, in the sea of all these palettes, there is a one which will shape, glow, and color your face.  It is by Pur Minerals.
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The HD Powder Everyone Needs - Fusion of Color Brite Eyes

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog. If you see this post elsewhere, it has been stolen.*
*I bought this.*

Aldona mentioned to me many times the greatness of Brite Eyes from Fusion of Color Cosmetics.  In many of her pictures she uses this product.  I tried to ignore the constant raves until I had a dream.

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My Vintage Makeup Routine via Vintage Ads

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog.*

How I changed into a teenage tart. That was the other title.  Okay, I wasn't a tart as much as the other teens because I didn't wear as much makeup.  My routine was pretty simple and come to think of it, I kind of wish I could think that simply again.
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How Makeup Has Turned Us Into Idiots

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog.*

Is the title a little harsh? I am not saying I am in the smart category by any means. I have been turned into an idiot too! Let’s face it, we are inundated with so many products for just one simple reason, just to apply color to our face.
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