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5 Cruelty-Free Brands We Love
In 1937 a pharmaceutical company released a new medicine that treated a specific kind of infection. This medicine was quickly distributed to drugstores and into the hands of the population. Little did they know that what they were buying was an untested product with no scientific research to back it up. The medicine turned out to be extremely poisonous to the human body and caused a large poison outbreak which ended in over 100 deaths.
Something like this would never happen nowadays. But
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24th Oct 2019
BuyMeBeauty Makeup Fun Facts: 10 facts about cosmetics you probably didn't know about
The history of cosmetics spans over a period of 7,000 years or more. Ever wonder how any of this stuff was invented? Who came up with the idea of wearing lipstick? And deodorant? Take a look below at this curious list of facts about makeup and cosmetics to find out!1. Ancient Sumerians are said to be the first to invent and wear lipstick, approximately 5,000 years ago. They crushed gemstones to decorate their faces, lips and around the eyes.2. Ancient Egyptians wore lipstick to emphasize the
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17th Oct 2019
Learn about... NYX Cosmetics
Most people think NYX (pronounced Niks) is a new up-and-coming drugstore brand. But it might surprise you to know that they've actually been around for over 20 years. Shocking, right?
NYX was founded in 1999 by Toni Ko, a Korean-American living
in Los Angeles. She founded the company when she was 25 years old with a loan
from her parents. She named the brand “NYX” after the Greek goddess of the
night.
At first the company only sold jumbo-sized eye pencils (still selling today in a v
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2nd Aug 2019
Learn about... Types of Anti-Aging Ingredients!
Ever wonder what makes anti-aging products effective? What exactly is
in them that reduces fine lines and prevent wrinkles?
In order to answer these questions we've compiled a list of common ingredients used in anti-aging makeup. Take a look below!
Anti-Oxidants
Retinol (Vitamin A)
Retinol is one of the most commonly used ingredients in many anti-aging products. It's a poten
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25th Apr 2019
New Arrivals Spotlight week of 04/12/19
Find out more about our new arrivals!
It's here! This popular Revlon ColorStay Brow Kit has been added to our inventory. Find your matching shade and get it before it's gone!We know how much you love the ColorStay collection. This 24hrs formula has been around for years and it's widely popular for being so long-lasting and affordable.The Brow Kit comes with everything you need to shape, fill-in and contour your eyebrows in minutes. It includes a dual-
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11th Apr 2019