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My Foundation Collection

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I've been on a major foundation kick lately. As I get older and my skin changes, I'm always in the hunt for a foundation that'll work to meet my needs and the look I'm going for. Above, you'll see my foundation collection - and I'm completely aware that I have way more foundation than any one person possibly needs. I'll discuss them from left to right with my favorites highlighted in bold. Laura Mercier Candleglow Soft Luminous Foundation : This foundation is great for more natural days. I don't tend to grab for it too often because it does dry to a tacky finish which I immediately set with powder to stop my skin from feeling that way. Laura Mercier Smooth Finish Flawless Fluide : While the shade range leaves something to be desired, you will find this foundation provides great coverage and blurs imperfections. I tend to use this foundation when I have a breakout I'm looking to hide. Laura Mercier Silk Creme Oil Free : Laura Mercier reform...

How You Can Take Action After Election Day

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On my first day of college, and in my very first class at college, our professor gave us our semester project: we were to change the world. I've spent every day since working towards that goal. The results of last week's presidential election are most certainly disappointing, to say the least. Now more than ever we will be faced with doing exceedingly hard work to remove all manner of hatred and discrimination from our lives.  In our hurt and anger, we may find it hard to figure out the best place to start towards healing and creating a better tomorrow. We must be the change we want to see. Here are the organizations that will need our help - our donations, our time, our support and our effort - in order to succeed: The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)   has been our nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and the laws of the United States gua...