Farewell, Makeup Geek

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… Continue reading Farewell, Makeup Geek

Physicians Formula Butter Lipstick and Butter Eyeshadow Palette, Sultry Nights

Physicians Formula is a brand that often catches my eye. But I’ve had some favorites and some fails. I still adore the heart Happy Booster Glow & Blush that I bought several years ago (reviewed here). It’s the cutest of the cute. The PF Butter Highlighter is still my favorite highlighter because it feels so… Continue reading Physicians Formula Butter Lipstick and Butter Eyeshadow Palette, Sultry Nights

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!

Huda Beauty Smokey Obsessions Palette

I love mini-things. I love that they don’t take up too much room, and that they don’t last forever. So when I heard the excitement about Huda Beauty Obsessions shadow palettes, I needed to try one. Presently, there are 4 Obsessions palettes – Warm Brown, Mauve, Electric, and the one I chose, Smokey. In fact,… Continue reading Huda Beauty Smokey Obsessions Palette

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