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I lucked out when @Influenster chose me to receive one of the new Marc Jacobs Beauty Eye-Conic shadow palettes. I requested the green and gold Edgitorial palette, and that’s what I was sent to try out for free! I’ve been using it for almost a month, so I wanted to share my thoughts and swatches …
I’ve been wanting one of the Tarte round shadow palette for more than a year. The round shape really appeals to me. Every time Tarte has a sale I look at them, but up till recently I haven’t taken the plunge. The previous round palettes are great, but I already had similar shades. But when …
I have a definite soft spot for all-in-one palettes. So when I received the Love Your Selfie 2 complete palette from PUR Cosmetics introduced following the success of last year’s original Love Your Selfie, I was psyched! Look how gorgeous even the packaging is! It’s a perfect, easy to reach for palette with almost …
Oh, I just love the name of this blush from Japonesque, Velvet Touch Blush, because that’s exactly what it feels like: velvet! I have been dying to try Japonesque Velvet Touch Blush since I saw it in the Ulta Beauty catalogue a couple of years ago. Truth be told, I fell in love with the …
This is one review in which I can say with confidence that I’ve been using the products for months and can give you my best shot at an accurate assessment. I received several products from a brand I really like: cruelty-free, gluten-free Mineral Fusion. In the past year, I reviewed a number of mineral-based skincare …
I have about a million concealers, many of which I like, but I’m always on the hunt for concealers that cover better, last longer, color correct when necessary. Recently, I succumbed to the siren song on Facebook of a concealer trio from a brand that was new to me, Judith August Cosmetics Solutions. Judith August …
Just in time for real spring weather and the glorious summer yet to come, Mirabella sent me their new Lighten Up Collection Spring 2016. I’m in absolute love with these bright, warm spring hues that are perfect for this redhead…but frankly, I think they look great on brunettes, blondes, raven haired and pastel-haired beauties alike. Let’s take …
Today, I’ve got the first installment of reviews for Jordana’s new Spring 2015 makeup collection that I recently received. If you are new to Jordana, it is the second brand in Milani Cosmetics stable of fabulous drugstore brands. Jordana is sold at Walgreens, K Mart, Duane Reade, and Save Mart Supermarkets. Unfortunately, it’s not always at the …
About a year ago, I followed a thread in a makeup artist and makeup enthusiast group I belong to on Facebook about long-wear lipstick. Over and over again, MUAs mentioned Stila Stay All Day as one of the long-lasting lippies they recommended for brides because of the incredible staying power. I don’t know why I …
Last Saturday, I received two brand new eye makeup products from CoverGirl: The Super Sizer by Lashblast Mascara Intensify Me Liquid Eyeliner I started out with the mascara, and I am so excited about it that I had to let you know about it ASAP. CoverGirl The Super Sizer Mascara I love mascara, and I …
Hope you’re enjoying a very happy day if you’re a mom or celebrating with your mom and maybe grandmother too! Here’s a short list of posts to check out from Beauty Blog Coalition after the festivities are over: Lola’s Secret Beauty Blog: Tempted by the gorgeous Tom Ford Summer Soleil 2015 Collection? Check out these …
Recently, there have been a bunch of innovations in foundation. One of the most recent is pigment/color droplets that you can add to other products to customize the color: to create a foundation-like skin cover from your skincare products to add to a foundation or other makeup products to make the color a better fit with …
This past Christmas season, I got a chance to try the Zuzu Luxe Holiday Palette from Gabriel Cosmetics (review and holiday look here). It’s such a great glam face and eye palette in a beautiful compact. I also like the regular Gabriel Cosmetics line, and so far, I’ve tried the Liquid Foundation (reviewed here) and …
Imagine my surprise when I went to the mail a couple of weeks ago and found an unexpected package addressed to moi! A gift from one of my friends who I met through my blog who I have never met in person. 😛 xoxo Wow, total surprise, totally unnecessary, but boy, do I love it! You know …
Usually, I prefer lipstick. But I just tried the new shades of Mirabella Colour Luxe Lip Gloss for summer 2015, and I think I have become a lipgloss convert! In December, I got to try one of the Colour Luxe Lip Gloss shades in a beautiful rose gold shimmer that was perfect for the holidays …