Marc Jacobs Beauty Eye-Conic Edgitorial Shadow Palette: Luxe for Fall

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… Continue reading Marc Jacobs Beauty Eye-Conic Edgitorial Shadow Palette: Luxe for Fall

Tarte Make Believe In Yourself Eye & Cheek Palette

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… Continue reading Tarte Make Believe In Yourself Eye & Cheek Palette

PUR Love Your Selfie 2 Eye, Cheek and Lip Palette

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… Continue reading PUR Love Your Selfie 2 Eye, Cheek and Lip Palette

Japonesque Velvet Touch Blush

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… Continue reading Japonesque Velvet Touch Blush

Fall Makeup from Mineral Fusion

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… Continue reading Fall Makeup from Mineral Fusion

Judith August Cosmetics Solutions Orange Masking Creme

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… Continue reading Judith August Cosmetics Solutions Orange Masking Creme

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

Paul & Joe LE Silky Pressed Powder, Spring 2016

About a year ago, I saw a collection of makeup from Paul & Joe on several blogs. Each item featured jungle animals, I believe – one of the cutest collections ever. The brand has been on my mind since.   Last week, I received an adorable white plastic compact in a silky drawstring bag featuring… Continue reading Paul & Joe LE Silky Pressed Powder, Spring 2016

Big Lashes with PUR Fully Charged Mascara

I have a number of favorite mascaras, and I usually prefer a smallish wand with plastic teeth. So when I received PUR Fully Charged Mascara, I was dubious.   PUR Fully Charged got its name because it uses magnetic technology to create dramatic lashes. The folks at PUR say that the mascara’s “magnetic polymer matrix veils the… Continue reading Big Lashes with PUR Fully Charged Mascara

My Perfect Blush: Youngblood Luminous Creme Blush, Tropical Glow

I know you’ve heard it from me about a million times: cream blush is my favorite. For my dry skin, cream is the best. Also, I love that I can apply it with my fingers. I had been eyeing Youngblood Luminous Creme Blush. Luckily, I received it to try out. A couple of months ago, I reviewed… Continue reading My Perfect Blush: Youngblood Luminous Creme Blush, Tropical Glow

Friday Find: L’Oreal Infallible Gel Eyeliner

A few months ago, I reviewed Rimmel ScandalEyes Gel Eyeliner (here) that I picked up when I was in the mood to try a gel eyeliner. It was relatively easy to apply, but my wing disappeared not long after I applied the liner. A number of readers suggested that I try L’Oreal Infallible Lacquer Liner… Continue reading Friday Find: L’Oreal Infallible Gel Eyeliner

Flawless Skin with Mally Beauty Evercolor Poreless Face Defender

I wanted to make sure I got my review of the Mally Beauty Evercolor Poreless Face Defender up ASAP because it’s one of the featured products today, March 22, on Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty. Regularly priced at $40, for today only, Mally Face Defender is priced at $25!! Act fast on this one  🙂 Mally Face… Continue reading Flawless Skin with Mally Beauty Evercolor Poreless Face Defender

Friday Find: Diorskin Nude BB Creme SPF 10

Friday Find is when I dive into my stash or come up with a new product that I haven’t written about yet. Today, I decided to wear Diorskin Nude BB Creme SPF 10 in shade Fair that I hadn’t worn in a while. It was given to me about a year ago by my friend,… Continue reading Friday Find: Diorskin Nude BB Creme SPF 10

Giveaway: Cindy Lou Manizer Luminizer from theBalm

I’ve wanted to try Cindy Lou Manizer Luminzer from theBalm for ages and ages. Finally, it was on sale on Hautelook for half off, so I took the plunge. I love the all of the fun, witty packaging from theBalm, and the Cindy Lou Manizer packaging is very cute especially since she’s a redhead. The… Continue reading Giveaway: Cindy Lou Manizer Luminizer from theBalm

FOTD with IT Cosmetics Your Most Beautiful Skin Collection

Don’t stay up too late watching TV and your fellow bloggers’ Facebook feeds, lol! It can be dangerous! That’s what I did a couple of weeks ago. It was a Friday night, Jeff was watching boxing (that I hate), and I was working on my blog but checking my Facebook feed, when I saw a… Continue reading FOTD with IT Cosmetics Your Most Beautiful Skin Collection

PUR HydraFluid Water Serum Foundation

Coming right on the heels of new products like PUR Cameo Contour Sticks (reviewed here) and PUR Eye Polish that I still haven’t reviewed yet is a new line of lightweight foundation, PUR HydraFluid Water Serum Foundation. I didn’t realize that PUR’s tagline is The Complexion Authority. But I studied their website, and they have an… Continue reading PUR HydraFluid Water Serum Foundation

New Maybelline Color Tattoo Concentrated Eye Crayons

This past weekend, I discovered new Maybelline Color Tattoo Eye Crayons in a display at my local CVS. It was buried on a dark lower shelf, but somehow I happened to spot it. I picked up two shades out of 10, though I don’t think the CVS display had all 10 shades. The shades I… Continue reading New Maybelline Color Tattoo Concentrated Eye Crayons

Rimmel ScandalEyes Waterproof Gel Liner

For some reason, I haven’t been using gel liners for a long time. But I decided I needed to go back to a gel liner to see if I could get a smoother line on my upper lid and see if it would be easier for me to make a good looking wing. Also, I… Continue reading Rimmel ScandalEyes Waterproof Gel Liner

PUR Cameo Contour and Giveaway: 4 Winners

PUR Minerals has been on my radar for quite a while. Whenever I go to Ulta, I always check out the new makeup from PUR. In fact, I just bought the new PUR Eye Polish last week, so stay tuned for my review. Recently, PUR generously sent me PUR Cameo Contour, a very cool double-ended… Continue reading PUR Cameo Contour and Giveaway: 4 Winners

The Scoop from Beauty Spotlight Team 12 December 2015

I’m so excited that it’s going to be 60 degrees today in Boston in almost mid-December! Thank you, thank you! All the better to do holiday shopping or just do fun things outdoors. I couldn’t be happier! Hope it’s as nice where you are. I’m mostly finished with my shopping. How’s it going for you?… Continue reading The Scoop from Beauty Spotlight Team 12 December 2015