I have not been wearing much, if any, makeup since the beginning of March. To be honest, I miss it. But it comes off on my mask when I go out, so I often skip it. However, for Jeff’s birthday this week, we went out to dinner outdoors in Boston, and we both wanted to… Continue reading Two Makeup Looks, One Featuring Charlotte Tilbury Mesmerize Cream Shadow
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Out with the Old: Beauty Empties December 2018
You know I’m all about my empties. I am always so happy to use stuff up and make room for the new things. I am trying to get better at tossing/recycling old makeup and skincare that I know I am not going to ever finish. I have a hard time tossing unfinished things, but I… Continue reading Out with the Old: Beauty Empties December 2018
My Pre-Holiday 2018 Beauty Haul
I mostly shop for cosmetics during sales. There are enough sales these days that it’s not hard to wait. Ulta had two 20% off sale opportunities, and Sephora had a 20% off coupon for VIB. Sephora also had a $20 off $75 close to Christmas that I passed on since I had bought enough during… Continue reading My Pre-Holiday 2018 Beauty Haul
October 2018 Beauty Empties
I look forward to the end of the month when I can recycle my empty beauty products. This month, I’m making room for the products that I purchased during Ulta’s two 20% off events for Platinum members. Here’s what I used up. Full Size Products Koh Gen Do Pure Cotton Pads: Technically, I used… Continue reading October 2018 Beauty Empties
Ulta 21 Days of Beauty September 2017
I was asleep at the wheel. I completely forgot about Ulta’s fall 21 Days of Beauty that started yesterday, Sunday September 3, 2017. I got my Ulta catalogue last week, but I never got a chance to even turn it over to see the cover where the sale was announced. I should be on a… Continue reading Ulta 21 Days of Beauty September 2017
Head’s Up: Ulta 20% Off Summer Sale 2017
Just wanted to let you know, in case you missed it, that Ulta is having a 20% off sale on everything including prestige and fragrances. I don’t remember them doing this last year, but maybe they did and I forgot. I got an email about it this morning with a code to use online or… Continue reading Head’s Up: Ulta 20% Off Summer Sale 2017
Beauty Spotlight Team “Most Repurchased Cosmetics” Featuring Shipra from Taneja’s Bride
The Beauty Spotlight Team continues its “Most Repurchased Cosmetics”. This week, we hear from Shipra from Taneja’s Bride blog. Shipra is about to have her second child any day now (the perfect host for a Mother’s Day weekend post), but she managed to get together her 5 most repurchased items. Now that’s dedication. Here’s what… Continue reading Beauty Spotlight Team “Most Repurchased Cosmetics” Featuring Shipra from Taneja’s Bride
Brooke from Blushing Noir on Beauty Spotlight Team’s Most Repurchased Cosmetics
What cosmetics do you repurchase over and over? Today, Brooke at Blushing Noir will weigh in on Beauty Spotlight Team’s feature, Most Repurchased Cosmetics. Every time you turn around there is a new “must-have” makeup brush. But YOU KNOW it’s actually a must-have when a long-time beauty blogger purchases several of the same brush… one of… Continue reading Brooke from Blushing Noir on Beauty Spotlight Team’s Most Repurchased Cosmetics
News from Beauty Spotlight Team 22 April 2017
It’s the weekend again! Our summer weather disappeared during the week, but it’s supposed to reach 60 on Sunday, and that sounds good to me. Jeff and a friend of ours are going to drive to Providence RI this evening to go to a comedy club to hear a comedian we like a lot. I’m… Continue reading News from Beauty Spotlight Team 22 April 2017
This Week at Beauty Spotlight Team 8 April 2017
This week I have the honor of being listed first in this week’s roundup of blogposts from the Beauty Spotlight Team. Woo hoo! Allison from Never Say Die Beauty is celebrating the arrival of spring with Beauty Junkee’s brand new matte blush and delicately shimmery highlighter singles that fit nicely in their new magnetized palette..… Continue reading This Week at Beauty Spotlight Team 8 April 2017
Beauty Spotlight Team News 25 March 2017
Happy first weekend of spring! My yard is still covered with snow, but it’s certainly brighter out now than it has been. I’m hopeful that spring will come to MA eventually. Hope it’s sunny and springy wherever you are! There’s lots of news from the members of the Beauty Spotlight Team. Hope you have time… Continue reading Beauty Spotlight Team News 25 March 2017
News from Beauty Spotlight Team 25 February 2017
This was a short week, and it’s the weekend again. No complaints from me. What’s on your calendar this weekend? Jeff and I are going to a simulcast of the Metropolitan Opera’s Rusalka by Dvorak. The story of Rusalka is based on a myth that could be described as a version of the Little Mermaid.… Continue reading News from Beauty Spotlight Team 25 February 2017
Beauty Spotlight Team New Feature: Repurchases with Christa from Perilously Pale
Now that you know our 5 favorites from a favorite brand, we’re starting a new feature from the bloggers of Beauty Spotlight Team: Repurchases, the beauty products we buy over and over again. And to kick off the new series… Christa from Perilously Pale shares with us the 12 Beauty Products She Repurchases Again and… Continue reading Beauty Spotlight Team New Feature: Repurchases with Christa from Perilously Pale
Beauty Spotlight Team Valentine’s Issue 2017
I get to start off the list this week for Beauty Spotlight Team, yay, with my review and swatches of the PUR Cosmetics Trolls Shadow Palette that they collaborated on with Dreamworks for the launch of the movie. I created a very orange look from the highly versatile palette. Take a look if you missed… Continue reading Beauty Spotlight Team Valentine’s Issue 2017
Hot Summer Nights July 2016 Ipsy Bag
I’m still feeling good about ipsy. I got my July bag yesterday. The theme is Hot Summer Nights, appropriate for July. The bag itself is cute, a metallic silver plastic makeup bag adorned with beach umbrellas. I’m happy with 4 out of the 5 items that I received: theBalm Meet Matte Trimony Eyeshadow, an eyeshadow… Continue reading Hot Summer Nights July 2016 Ipsy Bag
Birchbox June 2017
One of the things that I love about Birchbox is that it comes so early in the month compared to ipsy and Sephora Play. I also like the fact that you get a $1 credit to spend in the Birchbox shop or retail store for every 10 points you accrue either from Birchbox purchases or… Continue reading Birchbox June 2017
15 May 2016 Beauty Blog Coalition Weekly Roundup
It’s a gorgeous spring day today and I’m heading out to jog to take advantage of it before it’s cold and rainy tomorrow. But I think we’re going to the Museum of Fine Arts tomorrow so that should be a fun way to spend the day. What are you up to this weekend?? If you… Continue reading 15 May 2016 Beauty Blog Coalition Weekly Roundup
Ulta Platinum Rewards Coupon Haul
Both Ulta and Sephora have events this month for their upper level loyalty members. At Ulta, I’m Platinum and they offer 20% off everything! Even though I didn’t “need” anything, I went in to look. I ended up with some inexpensive practical items that I can definitely use, and a few splurges. Let’s start with… Continue reading Ulta Platinum Rewards Coupon Haul
February 2016 Empties
February didn’t have a ton of products that I emptied, but enough to report on them. This month was a mix of old favorites and new products. Let’s see what’s worth repurchasing. Rituals Zensation Organic Rice Milk & Cherry Blossom Foaming Shower Gel Sensation I got this full size can of shower foam in… Continue reading February 2016 Empties
Beauty Spotlight Team Christmas Edition 2015
Hope you had a marvelous Christmas celebration! What was your most memorable gift either to give or to receive?? I know it’s a busy weekend, but if you have a few moments check out this past week’s posts from The Beauty Spotlight Team. Phyrra is having her biggest giveaway of the year with Urban Decay, Too… Continue reading Beauty Spotlight Team Christmas Edition 2015