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71 Hello everybody!I thought I'd let you all know that I went out on a shopping trip to Wally World tonight!!(I realize that doesn't sound that exciting, but that's really all we have here)I want to share with you some of the products I purchased, some of which may be on my Face of the Week on Saturday.Product Lineup:Physician's Formula: Mineral Wear Foundation in Classic Ivory(2443)/Circle Rx Control Concealer in Soft Yellow(2725) Maybelline: Unstoppable Waterproof Eyeliner in Cinnabar(704)[that's the only color they had other than onyx. :'( No fair..]CoverGirl: Lash Blast Mascara in Black Brown(810)L'Oreal: Made For Me Natural Lip Color in Taffeta(861)Secret Treasures: 5 Pair Bikini in Style Estilo(U7540W)[I had to mention my panties.. lol]My Face of the Week blog this week will be posted on Saturday, even though I joined in the middle of the week. This just makes things easier when it comes to getting back on the weekly track, that way you have a definite day to look for my Face.--------------I wanted to mention my skin cleansing routine, since it seems that everyone has their own personal one. So anyway, I went crazy for Mary Kay products about a month ago, so that's pretty much what I use. It's a long, drawn out regimen, so it does kind of get tiresome, but my face does feel really nice afterward.Day: Step 1: <a href="http://www.marykay.com/skincare/cleansers/cleansers/10869200/default.aspx" class="rollovers">MK TimeWise® 3-In-1 Cleanser (Combination/Oily)</a>Step 2: <a href="http://www.marykay.com/skincare/antiaging/10002326/default.aspx" class="rollovers">MK TimeWise® Day Solution Sunscreen SPF 25*</a>Step 3: <a href="http://www.marykay.com/skincare/moisturization/10862600/default.aspx" class="rollovers">MK TimeWise® Age-Fighting Moisturizer (Combination/Oily)</a>Step 4: <a href="http://www.marykay.com/skincare/antiaging/10003209/default.aspx" class="rollovers">MK TimeWise® Firming Eye Cream</a>Step 5: <a href="http://www.marykay.com/skincare/lipeyecare/10235100/default.aspx" class="rollovers">MK Satin Lips® Lip Mask</a> Step 6: <a href="http://www.marykay.com/color/foundations/mediumcoveragefoundation/10355300/default.aspx" class="Rollovers">MK Medium-Coverage Foundation - Ivory 204</a>Step 7: <a href="http://www.marykay.com/skincare/lipeyecare/10871300/default.aspx" class="rollovers">MK Satin Lips® Lip Balm</a>Step 8: All other makeup products. Night:Step 1: <a href="http://www.marykay.com/skincare/cleansers/cleansers/10869200/default.aspx" class="rollovers">MK TimeWise® 3-In-1 Cleanser (Combination/Oily)</a>Step 2: <a href="http://www.neutrogena.com/ProductsDetails_300.asp?lProductLineID=13" target="_blank">Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover</a> Step 2: <a href="http://www.marykay.com/skincare/antiaging/10002339/default.aspx" class="rollovers">MK TimeWise® Night Solution</a>Step 3: <a href="http://www.marykay.com/skincare/moisturization/10862600/default.aspx" class="rollovers">MK TimeWise® Age-Fighting Moisturizer (Combination/Oily)</a> Step 4: <a href="http://www.marykay.com/skincare/antiaging/10003209/default.aspx" class="rollovers">MK TimeWise® Firming Eye Cream</a>Step 5: <a href="http://www.marykay.com/skincare/lipeyecare/10235100/default.aspx" class="rollovers">MK Satin Lips® Lip Mask</a> Step 7: <a href="http://www.marykay.com/skincare/lipeyecare/10871300/default.aspx" class="rollovers">MK Satin Lips® Lip Balm</a>Once A Week:Step 1 & 2: <a href="http://www.marykay.com/skincare/antiaging/timewisemicrodermabrasionset/default.aspx" class="rollovers">MK TimeWise® Microdermabrasion Set</a> Hands: Step 1, 2, & 3: <a href="http://www.marykay.com/spabody/bodycare/10014082/default.aspx" class="rollovers">MK Satin Hands® Pampering Set</a>Wow! Well, I think that's pretty much it! See, it's exhausting!! I would have to say, though, that I absolutely adore the Satin Hands and the Satin Lips sets. They make your hands and lips sooo silky smooth!  2008-06-20T04:05:37Z 255 Thursday!

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71 Hello everybody! My name is Rebecca(which I'm sure you could guess from my username), and I am 22 years old. I love shimmery products for the face and eyes. The hardest thing for me is to find a lipstick that doesn't bug the heck out of me all day, so I stick to gloss and balm.So, anywho, I noticed Critty's face blogs, and have decided to do something of my own! A little something I'm going to call my Face of the Week!The creation of this blog is mainly to inspire me to use makeup more frequently and more creatively. I have always been a 'natural look' person, with shimmery gold and bronze. Every once and a while I'll toss in a light pink with some dark brown shading, but I really want to try stepping it up a notch. I will be taking pictures of myself all made up each day, and will choose the best or most interesting look on me, in my opinion, for my Face of the Week blog. Depending on my faces throughout the week, I may have to include a Second Place Face and so on. There just might  be more than one I want to share with you guys. I don't have a lot of experience with makeup techniques or looks other than what I've done to myself, so I will stick to self-taught methods. I will, however, read up on tips and tutorials, and will definitely listen and try out suggestions from all of you guys here on Pretty. Your comments, critiques, and suggestions will be greatly appreciated!» Becka D. 2008-06-19T17:04:45Z 251 Face of the Week - Intro

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3  Bronzers range for super shimmery to matte, but we mostly see them with at least some shimmer in the stores.  If you have less than perfect skin, shimmer can highlight your uneven areas or your "texture issues".  Also a ton of shimmer is not suitable for the office if you work in a corporate environment.  So today I'll showcase a few matte bronzers.  <img src="http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/Drugstore/185833?wid=250&hei=250&op_sharpen=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" align="middle" />Smashbox Bronze Lights Face Glow comes in two gorgeous matte shades.  <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=lQcenRMqJsE&offerid=57302.185833&type=2&subid=0" target="_blank">Sunkissed Matte<img src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=lQcenRMqJsE&bids=57302.185833&type=2&subid=0" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></a> (above) is the lighter color and <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=lQcenRMqJsE&offerid=57302.185834&type=2&subid=0" target="_blank">Suntan Matte<img src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=lQcenRMqJsE&bids=57302.185834&type=2&subid=0" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></a> is the darker color.  These bronzers are infused with antioxidants, so they are actually good for your skin too!  Smashbox makes some of my favorite bronzers and I think Sunkissed is about to make it into my makeup kit.   <img src="http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/Drugstore/156855?wid=250&hei=250&op_sharpen=1" alt="" width="250" height="250" align="middle" />CARGO is one of my favorite cosmetic companies that I need to get more of their products.   The <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=lQcenRMqJsE&offerid=57302.156855&type=2&subid=0" target="_blank">Medium-Matte Bronzing Powder<img src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=lQcenRMqJsE&bids=57302.156855&type=2&subid=0" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></a> gives you that sun-kissed look without the shimmer.  <img src="http://www.physiciansformula.com/bigimage.aspx?path=Upload/en-US/ProductFeature/02438.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="198" align="middle" />Physician's Formula <a href="http://www.physiciansformula.com/en-us/productdetail/face/bronzers/02438.html" target="_blank">Baked Pyramid Matte Bronzer</a> can be applied dry for a sheer finish or wet for a more intense tan.  This powder is a drugstore staple! <img src="http://a248.e.akamai.net/www.esteelauder.com/images/products/short/EL_1GLA_short_po.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" align="middle" /> Estee Lauder's <a href="http://www.esteelauder.com/templates/products/sp_shaded.tmpl?ngextredir=1&CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY5842&PRODUCT_ID=PROD1681" target="_blank">Bronze Goddess Soft Matte Bronzer</a> is perfect for oily or combination skin.  The oil-free formula also provides oil and shine control which is perfect for summer.  <img src="http://www.toofaced.com/images/photo_large174.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" align="middle" /> This Too Faced <a href="http://www.toofaced.com/product.asp?cat_id=174" target="_blank">Pink Leopard Bronzer</a> (Complextion Perfecting Matte Bronze) might be the cutest bronzer I have ever seen!  And now I want!  The perfect combination of pink and bronze for a great summer look.Do you have a favorite matte bronzer?  Or do you prefer your bronzer with a bit of shimmer?  Or all out glitter?  2008-05-02T11:30:11Z 117 Matte Bronzers - Yep, they Exist!

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