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Doing Drugstore: L'Oreal Infallible Never Fail Eyeliner
As far as waterproof eyeliner goes, my current loves are the Bourbon and Zero Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On pencils ($17). But 24/7s are expensive, and they do smudge after a few hours, so I set out to find something a little less movable.
The best of the pencils I've tried so far has been L'Oreal Infallible eyeliner ($8).
Reader Review of the Day: L'Oreal Infallible Never Fail Makeup
L'Oreal is always coming out with new products for its Infallible line, and while I'm not sure if L'Oreal Infallible Never Fail Makeup ($13) would be good for my skin type, reader ohmarie has had a great experience with it on her oily skin. She says:
"I have very oily skin, and this stuff works so well. It gives me great coverage, and I don't even need concealer.
Reader Review of the Day: L'Oreal Hair Expertise Ever Pure Smooth Shampoo
It's hard to keep up with all the "green" products on the market right now, so I haven't had the chance to try L'Oreal Hair Expertise Ever Pure Smooth Shampoo ($7). It's supposed to be gentle and sulfate-free, and although those are both good things, that doesn't mean that it's the right one for you. Reader xholdxmexunderx took it for a test-drive and wasn't terribly impressed, saying:
"I got this after dying my hair dark, and it didn't rinse out my color like most other shampoos do.
The Look For Less: Nars' Hot Fall Nail Polish
Every time I hit Sephora, I gaze longingly at Nars Tokaido Express nail polish ($16). It's a deep, sophisticated purple with subtle gold flecks that a cool girl like Kim Gordon might wear if she were invited to a fancy-pants brunch. If you're looking for a similar shade at a smaller price, you're in luck.
Switch Up Your Color: Look Fabulous With a Radiant New Shade
Stuck in a hair-color rut? Thinking of trying a fresh shade on for size? Here are some great reasons to treat your locks to an exciting new hue.
Doing Drugstore: L'Oréal HIP Color Rich Cream Eyeliner
I'm a big fan of Bobbi Brown's great Long Wear Gel Eyeliner ($21) for waterlining and intense pigment, but Bobbi doesn't make bright teal, which is one of my favorite shades to wear, so I turned to HIP Color Rich Cream Eyeliner ($12). I like it because it sticks nicely on the rims of my eyes, and therefore I don't have any trouble with bright blue smudges. If you're a fan of waterlining, I highly recommend this one.
Doing Drugstore: L'Oréal True Match Liquid Makeup
My Summery (fake) tan look can't last me past next month, so last week I started hunting for a paler shade that would give me good coverage with a reasonable SPF. I picked up this L'Oréal True Match Liquid Makeup ($11) at Walgreens, and I've been pleased so far. The texture is nice, the shade matching really is as good as Beyonce says, and it doesn't darken or yellow as it dries like most drugstore foundations.
Reader Review of the Day: L'Oreal Kids Bounce 2-in-1 Gentle Volumizing Shampoo
Well, my secret's clearly out: the L'Oreal Kids Shampoo ($3) that I've loved since high school is getting rave reader reviews.
Reader pineapple217 tried some for herself, and while she says it's great for kids, I say it's really great for those of us who prefer our hair to smell like watermelon. But I digress; here's what she has to say:
"You save money [with the shampoo] because you only buy one product (it's a 2-in-1), and you get a great smell and lovely, soft hair in the end.
Why Milla Needs a Hand Model
Whether you're paranoid or not about your less-than-perfect pedicure or even manicure, for that matter, keep Milla Jovovich in mind. The multitalented model and actress never seems to have a bad hair, makeup, or anything else kind of day. But with all of the punching, gun-toting, and sword-carrying she's done in many of her action-packed films, her hands have taken a beating.
L'Oréal Gets In Trouble, Again
L'Oréal isn't looking so good this week. The French cosmetics behemoth, which owns brands such as Maybelline, Shu Uemura, Kiehl's, Lancome, and Garnier, was found guilty of racial discrimination by La Cour de Cassation, the French equivalent of the Supreme Court. Court documents show that Garnier sales staff should be "bleu, blanc, rouge" — which describes the colors of the French flag but is coded shorthand for white French people.
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