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So have you ever heard of a nail file addiction? I have one. Ever since the package from Mont Bleu nail tools arrived from The Czech Republic, I can’t stop filing my nails. I had to go to the post office on a Saturday a few weeks ago to pick up a mysterious package …
I’ve been so curious about the Artis makeup brushes: their unusual toothbrush-like shape, the oval/elliptical head, the densely packed velvety fiber bristles. But as beautiful as the Artis brushes are and in spite of the great things I keep hearing about them, the Artis makeup brush price points are out of my range. Each brush …
I had waist length hair till I was 24. In spite of not having much money as an undergraduate and grad student, I always tried to take really good care of my long hair. As I’ve mentioned before, I went to school and lived in New York for a long time, and my favorite place …
I saw the cutest thing on my Facebook feed that cost almost nothing so I had to go for it. Blending sponge holders with little bird feet that help the sponges dry faster. Aren’t these adorable? I had never heard of Rosegal, an inexpensive online retailer from China. For about $10 delivered, I bought: two …
Although I am a big fan of micellar water for removing my makeup, over the past few weeks I’ve noticed that I’m not getting all of my makeup off – especially my foundation – with micellar water on a cotton pad. I’ve been a little surprised at how much more comes off with toner after …
How do I love thee, Beauty Junkees? Let me count the ways. Beauty Junkees is my go-to for beauty tools because IMHO there is no way to beat them for quality and affordability. I’ve shared my love for their amazing makeup brushes, blending sponges and most recently, their glass nail file and buffer. If my …
Time for a Friday Find! Friday Finds are cool products that I either come across someplace or found in my stash that merit your attention. This time, it’s a new to me beauty tool. In fact, I’m probably behind the curve on this one. I just got my first glass nail file. Yes, just now. …
The contour and highlighting trends are still alive and well and especially relevant for the holiday season when we take a little extra time to put together our holiday looks. To that end, I’d like to introduce you to Beauty Junkees latest foray into the makeup world. You may remember my post from a few …
Hair removal isn’t exactly one of the fun topics in beauty, but it can be an important one. I like to think of January as “self improvement” month. A new start. Trying new regimens, new products. And for those of you who have never tried an epilator, it should be something that you know more …
I ended the year with a lot of empties to recycle. Yay! Here’s what I used up in December 2016. Skincare and Bath & Body Cleo Shower Cream, Vanilla: I was sad to come to the end of this bottle of Italian shower cream. It smells like heaven and leaves my skin feeling hydrated …
Here’s the last installment of my 2016 Favorites: Bath & Body and Beauty Tools, two categories where it was hard to narrow down the leading contenders, but I did! Bath & Body I am a big fan of bath and body products and I use a lot of them all the time. Here are …
2016 was not my favorite year, but I did have a lot of favorite beauty products that I got to try out in 2016. In fact, it’s hard to limit the number, so this post will focus on Skincare and Makeup. Skincare PCA Skincare Ideal Complex Revitalizing Eye Gel: At $84, this is a …
Thank goodness the holidays came around to justify my obsession with all things glitter. I’ve been this way since I was a little girl, and I guess I’m not going to grow out of it. That’s OK, right? So I have three delightful glittery gifts for your favorite Glitter Gals or yourself if you’re one …
The holidays will be here before we know it, and the shopping season is in full swing. If you are looking for some suggestions for beauty stocking stuffers, I have several to offer. Frankly, I could probably go on forever, but I promise I won’t. Stocking Stuffers So stocking stuffers means small, inexpensive or …
I have downturned eyes that often make it difficult to curl my outermost lashes and to get mascara on them. I’m generally happy with my Shiseido Lash Curler but those couple of lashes on the very outside of my eyes just don’t want to cooperate. And I have thicker lashes in the middle of my …