Cruelty-free makeup and skincare products, and articles on how to apply them. http://www.mymakeupmirror.com/mymakeupmirrorRSSfeed.xml http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:59:57 -0500 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:57:44 -0500 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) http://www.feedforall.com Inspiration to get your makeup table organized and efficient. http://www.mymakeupmirror.com/PrettyMakeupTables.html 667F0493-A41A-427A-ACF9-945C6892CE48 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:57:44 -0500 There are 3 types of portraits you can have taken: professional portrait studios such as Glamour Shots, individually arranged photo sessions with a private professional photographer, and home portraits. Here is how to get the best results from each. http://www.mymakeupmirror.com/Portrait.html 0564DD71-D5C6-454A-8EE9-783ADE39AAE8 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:56:35 -0500 Oh, our beautiful eyes. We so want to keep them gorgeous. Here are the best of the non-animal tested eye creams. http://www.mymakeupmirror.com/ReviewEyeCreams.html 22191990-7D8E-46EF-919D-AB727A4B12A4 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:54:24 -0500 The key to an airbrushed look. We've taken the popular loose setting powders, and given you descriptions and prices of each. http://www.mymakeupmirror.com/ReviewFacePowders.html 8887332F-F0AE-4DB7-B47E-04BB795A9E30 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:53:10 -0500 We review the popular non-animal tested anti-aging creams and lotions. http://www.mymakeupmirror.com/ReviewFaceCreams.html 928ED721-195F-4A34-8216-DB93961E69BB Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:52:07 -0500 Detailed look at the colors, textures, and types of blush - and how to use them to achieve the look you want. http://www.mymakeupmirror.com/Blush.html F1470F26-F115-47A4-9DBC-620DAEE2A64B Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:50:50 -0500 They're all great - but here are the best of the best. http://www.mymakeupmirror.com/ReviewMinerals.html D239C1BE-E561-4F88-92A1-155C16535DCC Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:49:53 -0500 We take a look a the pros and cons of sleeping in your mineral makeup. http://www.mymakeupmirror.com/MineralMakeupAndSleep.html B55EDA7A-7A97-4958-A5F2-DF54A84AB8DE Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:48:32 -0500 The reasons why we don't want to buy makeup that's been tested on animals - or products made from killing them. http://www.mymakeupmirror.com/CutePixAndVids.html 31796584-E8BA-447B-9303-418610664F78 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:47:13 -0500 Singing - and the deep breathing that it requires - can actually make you beautiful! http://www.mymakeupmirror.com/SingYourselfGorgeous.html A357930A-3B65-43F6-945F-A50686A713DC Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:45:51 -0500 A primer is a lotion or gel that is applied to the face underneath foundation. Its job is to keep makeup from fading during the day - and it does this by preventing the makeup from "soaking" into the skin. It forms a barrier between your skin and your foundation. We tell you which primers work for which types of skin. http://www.mymakeupmirror.com/foundationprimers.html 38ED8AE1-630A-4F97-8700-622AEC1FA8FB Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:44:16 -0500 Patches of discoloration on your face, often caused by pregnancy, birth control pills, or a hormonal change, can be harder to conceal than under eye circles. Why? Because melasma is often darker and larger than under eye circles. We've some great ways to conceal it. http://www.mymakeupmirror.com/ConcealingMelasma.html B0904D35-48DE-4BD2-9023-EC50EB591C7F Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:42:46 -0500 The scalp is one of the most absorbent parts of your body. What you put on it can permeate quickly and directly into your bloodstream. From there, toxins can accumulate in your organs and tissues. We tell you which brands are safe. http://www.mymakeupmirror.com/shampoo.html 140942B3-5B2A-49C7-97E6-986C0975C0BB Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:40:51 -0500 Cruelty-free hair dyes are out there. We tell you which companies to look for. http://www.mymakeupmirror.com/NaturalHairColor.html 63E6C255-865C-47D6-8067-CB880993F899 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:39:45 -0500 It's important for animal lovers to realize that unless a makeup brush is specifically labeled as synthetic, it's going to contain animal hair. And this animal hair is usually obtained by killing the animals, no matter what the nice saleslady says. http://www.mymakeupmirror.com/VeganBrushes.html EA98F6AB-9678-4733-A463-ED41C9216BCF Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:38:08 -0500 The myth is that gray hair doesn't hold henna. But it can, if applied correctly. Here's how. http://www.mymakeupmirror.com/HennaOverGray.html 15CCFB8E-8A77-4D2D-A0A4-77770226BA6B Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:37:10 -0500 It's possible that women ingest up to 4 pounds of lipstick in a lifetime. Eeeeew. What does this do to us? Is there lead in lipstick? Which brands are safe? http://www.mymakeupmirror.com/lipstick.html 0953DAEF-8B90-4769-BF0C-C505C9A9ECE1 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:35:48 -0500 The remedies for acne: with pros and cons for each. http://www.mymakeupmirror.com/acne.html C0DB1405-2BF9-488E-A361-ED616B6E65CB Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:34:52 -0500 How to keep your skin looking young, without going under the knife. http://www.mymakeupmirror.com/anti-aging.html 02D6F85A-CB87-423A-B1C4-7C9B8767D4F1 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:34:07 -0500 A detailed look at the effects of happy hour on our complexions. http://www.mymakeupmirror.com/flawlesscomplexion.html E2D05DDF-0CAD-4BBB-A0B2-43F0D47E7F7D Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:33:16 -0500 A primer for cutting your bangs at home. http://www.mymakeupmirror.com/Bangs.html 535D5FA2-71AE-4AC7-960A-2AE11FD7EBDF Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:32:38 -0500 It's been discovered that some popular nail polishes contain toxins. Find out which brands are safe, and which are not. http://www.mymakeupmirror.com/nailpolish.html 9F268F8F-01D8-470F-95F5-0D34D0E56FB2 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:31:30 -0500 An alphabetical list of cosmetics companies that do not test on animals, with special ratings for companies that are vegan. This list is updated at least weekly. http://www.mymakeupmirror.com/MakeupWithoutCruelty.html 23528EB6-C1A0-482D-8665-53AFC252DDE7 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:22:07 -0500