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Looking for an inexpensive treat for yourself? I found a cream eyeshadow in my stash that I had forgotten about, and I am glad I have been giving it a try because I really like it. I must have received YC Collection Neriah Cream Eyeshadow in one of my Boxycharm boxes. It comes in a …
 Usually, I’m a fan of cream makeups. My dry skin has always made me seek out creamy formulas. But today I want to tell you how much I love a pressed powder eyeshadow! Jones Road The Best Eyeshadow Jones Road The Best Eyeshadow is, for me, the best of the pressed powder eyeshadow. What …
In May, we’re right in the middle of graduations from college and high school, engagement parties, weddings and other special moments. They may be occasions when we may be looking for gifts or for makeup that makes us feel more special and ready for a special event! Background on Kira Cosmetics and Founder Let me …
In one of my recent empties posts, a reader told me she was looking for a new eyeshadow primer. I mentioned that I had been using Urban Decay Anti-aging Primer Potion for a long time, but I disliked the “not so new” application wand that they switched to several years ago from the regular squeeze …
PR Sample, Informational Links, Affiliate Links On the day that the Respect For Marriage Act was signed into law, it seems like the perfect time to introduce the personal care brand PRIDEFUL whose tagline is “Erase Hate, Paint Love with Prideful”. Brand Mission PRIDEFUL is an affordable cosmetics and personal care brand that includes makeup, …
PR Samples, Affiliate Links About Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics is a luxury skincare and makeup brand that too often flies under the radar. As a mineral-based brand, it is cruelty-free and made with good for you, clean beauty ingredients. It’s gentle enough even for sensitive skin! Here’s some more background info on the …
To be honest, I hardly know who Kylie Jenner is. She’s part of the Kardashian clan, right? I couldn’t pick her out of a line up 😉 But I bought a Kylie Kyliner, and I’m a fan. I Bought This, Affiliate Links BTW, Kylie Cosmetics is cruelty-free, vegan and a clean beauty brand. Kylie sold …
PR Samples, Affiliate Links DIBS Beauty is short for Desert Island Beauty Status. It’s a relatively new makeup brand based in Austin, TX that was launched in 2020 by founder, Courtney Shields, and co-founder, Jeffrey Lee. The management team is made up of women who appear to be in their 30s whose skin tones represent …
I Bought This, Affiliate Links If you follow NSDB, you know that I love cream makeup. And that means cream blush, too. I think I have tried almost all of them. But somehow I missed trying Melt Cosmetics Cream Blush Blushlight collection. Turns out, they just launched two new pink shades (because they didn’t have …
Gift, Affiliate Links A few months ago, Marcia generously sent me a bunch of new products from Bobbi Brown’s relatively new brand, Jones Road. I used and reviewed a cream eyeshadow called Just A Sec that I really liked (here). Jones Road Miracle Balm What is it? One of the other products that she sent …
I Bought This, Affiliate Links, Internal Links I couldn’t resist. I picked up two more of the fab Melt Gel Liners during last week’s flash in the pan sale to go along with gorgeous gold Estrella that I reviewed recently and that’s still on sale for $8 along with the gorgeous peacock green Colibri. Melt Gel …
I have done a look of the day in about forever. But two new makeup products that are both perfect for spring came my way recently. I was inspired to use them on Saturday night for a quick look for dinner at home with friends. PR Sample, Gift, Affiliate Links LaJeanell Lipstick “Autumn Leaves” LaJeanell …
I Bought This, Affiliate Links Sadly, the indie makeup brand, Makeup Geek, is shutting its doors. The owner said that the pandemic and supply chain issues were the reasons she was calling it quits. But the good news is that it’s selling everything at a substantial discount (40%!!!). Though a number of items and shades …
I Bought This, Affiliate Links Half Caked Totally Tubular Mascara Half Caked Beauty’s The Heights Totally Tubular Mascara was one of my favorite makeup finds in 2021. As I mentioned before, I got it in one of my Ipsy Plus bags. I’m happy that even though I’ve gone to every other month Ipsy delivery, I’m …
The last time I was at my local Ulta store to exchange the broken FOREO LUNA Mini 3 for a working one, I decided to roam around since I hadn’t been in the store in months. It was fun to look at makeup and skincare products in person rather than just online. Affiliate Links I …