Reuniting With Old (Makeup) Friends

I get to try out new to me makeup and especially skincare products all the time. But sometimes there’s nothing like going back to old friends, makeup friends that is. That’s what I did this evening when I was getting ready to go to a new book club meeting in the neighborhood. Lumene Color Correcting… Continue reading Reuniting With Old (Makeup) Friends

Lumene CC Cream Redux and My LOTD

Yesterday, I had to go to CVS to pick up a necessity. So I put on my mask and gloves and I went inside the store. I had to buy an OTC med that I was running out of, and I wanted to take advantage of some Extrabucks and a 35% discount that were expiring.… Continue reading Lumene CC Cream Redux and My LOTD

FOTD: Everyday Makeup 5 Minute Face in Spring Shades

I haven’t done a face of the day in ages. Instead of a review, I thought this might be a nice change of pace plus I’m using a few products that either I haven’t used in a long time or I’ve just purchased. Today was sadly a gray day for May 1. The only thing that… Continue reading FOTD: Everyday Makeup 5 Minute Face in Spring Shades

Lumene Time Freeze CC Anti-age Color Correcting Cream

The alphabet soup of foundation alternatives continues. I seem to be accumulating quite a collection. BB creams or beauty balms that provide moisturizer, primer, sunscreen, and medium coverage are still a key part of my routine. My favorite BB cream is Dr. Jart Premium. It comes in a single light shade with a whitish cast… Continue reading Lumene Time Freeze CC Anti-age Color Correcting Cream

Autumn Eye and Lip Look

I’m not a makeup artist, so I really don’t do makeup tutorials. But from time to time, I come up with a look that I like that I think is worth sharing. So I’d like to share this autumn look. In July, in my first ipsy bag (a $10 a month beauty product subscription service), I… Continue reading Autumn Eye and Lip Look