Different Formula: Charlotte Tilbury Matte Eyes to Mesmerize

I Bought This, Informational Link, Affiliate Links My Favorite Cream Shadow Formula! As a cream shadow lover, I have sung the praises several times for my favorite shimmer cream eyeshadow, Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerize. I own 3 or 4 of them. They are so creamy, hydrating, pigmented with just the right amount of shimmer.… Continue reading Different Formula: Charlotte Tilbury Matte Eyes to Mesmerize

What’s new for eyes from Hard Candy? Find out here!

  PR samples Hard Candy has some new spring items available at Walmart that you really should take a look at. You probably don’t remember but at one time Hard Candy was sold in the prestige section at Ulta. I worked as a makeup artist there and the brand was especially popular with teens and… Continue reading What’s new for eyes from Hard Candy? Find out here!

C’est Moi has some of the prettiest cosmetics and you can win some in our giveaway

PR Samples, Informational Links People don’t always think of Target as their favorite store to buy cosmetics, but that’s a big mistake. Not only do they carry a huge amount of beauty and skincare but their products run the gamut on price. One of my favorites is C’est Moi which is a Target exclusive. The… Continue reading C’est Moi has some of the prettiest cosmetics and you can win some in our giveaway

Smashbox Always On Cream Shadow

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… Continue reading Smashbox Always On Cream Shadow

New Shades from MAC Paint Pots Cream Eyeshadows

I know I am finally getting bored being at home because I have been playing with makeup more often even though I have nowhere to go. How about you? Do you ever put on makeup these days? I Bought This, Affiliate Links Recently, I noticed that MAC introduced several new shades of their iconic Pro… Continue reading New Shades from MAC Paint Pots Cream Eyeshadows

Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerize Cream Shadow, Rose Gold & Giveaway Winner Announcement

Time really got away from me this weekend. We had a Nor’easter on Saturday. It was a good day to stay in the house. Jeff and I played Monopoly (I won because I own a ton of property including some monopolies, and Jeff resigned after he said he could see which way the game was… Continue reading Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerize Cream Shadow, Rose Gold & Giveaway Winner Announcement

Gift Ideas for Eyeshadow Lovers: Cargo Namastay Eyeshadow Palette and Swimmables Sticks!

I tried my first Cargo product this summer when I bought a gorgeous red lipstick that came with white powder applied with a sponge tip on the other end of the slim tube to the center of my lips. It gives my lips a great contoured or dimensionalized look. I thought it was quite an… Continue reading Gift Ideas for Eyeshadow Lovers: Cargo Namastay Eyeshadow Palette and Swimmables Sticks!

MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot: Layin’ Low

MAC had a 20% off sale after Memorial Day for their Select members (all you have to do is sign up, no purchase requirements), and when they added in free shipping, bingo. Time for me to add to my collection of Paint Pots. The Paint Pots are creamy, highly pigmented, long wearing, easy to apply and… Continue reading MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot: Layin’ Low

Creamy Mousse Shadow: butter LONDON Glazen Eye Gloss

This time around, Ulta 21 Days of Beauty didn’t have all that much that attracted me. I was hoping that they’d have more new products, but it seemed to me that there were mostly old favorites. Because I haven’t found a replacement for Urban Decay Anti-aging Eye Primer, I bought the travel size that was… Continue reading Creamy Mousse Shadow: butter LONDON Glazen Eye Gloss

ModelsOwn Colour Chrome Cream Eyeshadow Palette: Sadly Disappointing

I was excited when I heard that the U.K.’s affordable makeup brand, ModelsOwn, was coming to Ulta Beauty. I went in search of their cute display, and I was trying to decide what to try. I had read a number of good reviews of ModelsOwn so I was eager to find something for my first… Continue reading ModelsOwn Colour Chrome Cream Eyeshadow Palette: Sadly Disappointing

Revlon ColorStay Creme Eye Shadow: Initial Thoughts

While picking up my vitamin D prescription at CVS, I found an orphan limited edition display in the candy aisle from Revlon. I forgot that I was dying to try one of the new Ultra HD lip gel sticks because I was entranced by the new Revlon ColorStay Creme Eye Shadows. You know I’m a… Continue reading Revlon ColorStay Creme Eye Shadow: Initial Thoughts

A Breath of Spring 2016: Mirabella Lighten Up Collection

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… Continue reading A Breath of Spring 2016: Mirabella Lighten Up Collection

FOTD with e.l.f. Essential Smudge Pots

As I’ve mentioned a million times, I prefer cream everything for my dry skin. Recently, I read a post from Katie at From My Vanity comparing e.l.f. Smudge Pots to Maybelline Color Tattoos. I never heard of e.l.f.’s cream Smudge Pots, and after reading about them, I headed right for Target.   They had two shades left… Continue reading FOTD with e.l.f. Essential Smudge Pots

Revlon Photoready Eye Art: Ready for Holiday Parties!

I’m a big fan of cream shadows, so when I saw a video review of Revlon Photoready Eye Art, I knew I “needed” it. There were about 5 or 6 different color options on the display, though the Revlon website shows 10 options. I chose Peach Prism, a peachy/light coppery shade that I thought would… Continue reading Revlon Photoready Eye Art: Ready for Holiday Parties!

Maybelline Color Tattoo Cream Eyeshadow: Vintage Plum, Deep Forest

I have no idea why it has taken me so long to write about the Maybelline Color Tattoo line of cream eyeshadows. As you may know, I’m a big fan of cream shadows. I know that not everyone is. I’ve got dry eyelids, so I have no problem with cream shadows sliding around on my… Continue reading Maybelline Color Tattoo Cream Eyeshadow: Vintage Plum, Deep Forest