Beauty Empties: December 2017

Ah, the last empties post for 2017. I used up a number of products, and I decided it was time to chuck out a bunch of mascaras that are too old to use.   Although there were a couple of press samples in this batch of empties (Shiseido and Paula’s Choice), the vast majority were… Continue reading Beauty Empties: December 2017

My Current Favorite Mascara: DiorShow and Lancome Monsieur Big

For the past couple of years, I have been preferring mascaras that I guess you’d call lengthening mascaras. You know the ones with the skinny wands with short plastic teeth. I love the fact that they just about never clump or make lashes stick together. My favorite have been Too Faced LashGasm and Mirabella Lasting… Continue reading My Current Favorite Mascara: DiorShow and Lancome Monsieur Big

Beauty Empties March 2017

March was another good month for me in terms of using up empties. I got to recycle a bunch of empty full size bottles!   Let’s take a look and see what’s worth buying. We’ll start with skincare, my biggest category every month. Skincare Empties Full size: Bioderma Hydrabio Micellar Water: While I love the… Continue reading Beauty Empties March 2017

Five Faves from Too Faced!

Beauty Spotlight Team’s new feature for the next couple of months is “Five Favorites from…” our favorite brands. Each of the BST members will share their 5 top products from their favorite brand. This week it’s my turn. It was difficult for me to choose a brand because I have a number of favorites. In… Continue reading Five Faves from Too Faced!

My Valentine’s Day Makeup Look

Somehow I lost track of time. Even though I stopped at Dunkin’ Donuts for another heart-shaped donut, I didn’t realize that Valentine’s Day is this Saturday!       This week, Jeff is in New York on business, but he asked to take me out to dinner on Valentine’s Day. Hopefully, we’re going to try… Continue reading My Valentine’s Day Makeup Look

FOTD: Quick Everyday No-Makeup Makeup Look

The no-makeup makeup look seems to be everywhere at the NYFW. I grew up during one of the first no-makeup times, so it’s very familiar to me. Though I can’t say it’s my favorite, it is one that I turn to over and over again. Out here in the ‘burbs, I feel a little conspicuous… Continue reading FOTD: Quick Everyday No-Makeup Makeup Look