The most important step to finding the right foundation or skin care product is simple… TRY IT ON, on your face that is! And no the skin on your hand is not the same as the skin on your face!

Don’t get me wrong, its okay to feel the consistency on your hand, to get a general feel, but ALWAYS, try it on your face to get a true feel, especially when dealing with foundations and color. If you are one that gets extremely freaked out about all the fingers or faces the product has been in contact with, buy it and try it, if you don’t like it, TAKE IT BACK! Who cares if the cashier gives you a look or attitude, money does not grow on trees. I am sure just as any other woman, you don’t need another product taking up space in your bathroom or cosmetic bag! With most retailers as long as you keep the box and receipt and don’t take over a month to return it, they gladly will refund or exchange the product.

From KissDetroit.com

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As we reported on Tuesday, Mattel’s new and improved black Barbie line was released this week, but it is already being criticized by some African-American girls who claim the company went too far with the dolls associated “hip hop” accessories.

The New York Daily News showed the new “So In Style” trio of dolls – Grace, Kara and Trichelle – to several girls in New York to get feedback.

“Not all black people like hip hop,” said Barbara Mootoo, 15, of Manhattan, looking at Kara’s silver rope chain necklace. “They gave her a chain like a 50 Cent video.”

Tyaine Danclaire, 15, of the Bronx, liked Trichelle’s straight, long hair because it looked like “a weave,” but she thought the idea “was sorta racist.” She continued, “They say black girls are ghetto with the gold earrings, with the big bling; I don’t agree with that.”

Veteran Barbie designer Stacey McBride-Irby, an African-American mother of two, created the dolls so her kids could have toys that look like their neighborhood friends.

Meet the designer here:

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“Barbie Finally Goes Ethnic”

Mattel announced today their introduction of new Black Barbie dolls. The new dolls have fuller lips, a wider nose, more distinct cheekbones and curlier hair. Deemed the “So In Style” line, or S.I.S, the line features Kara, Trichelle and Grace who are three best friends in tune with fashion, fun and music.

Take a look at the dolls below:

And don’t worry ladies, the dolls come with “Aqua Curl” technology that allows you to curl, straighten and style their doll’s hair with a spray of water and hair styling tools.

Italian Vogue strikes black again with Barbie Doll

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