Lovecraft Beauty Eyeshadow Primer

In one of my recent empties posts, a reader told me she was looking for a new eyeshadow primer. I mentioned that I had been using Urban Decay Anti-aging Primer Potion for a long time, but I disliked the “not so new” application wand that they switched to several years ago from the regular squeeze… Continue reading Lovecraft Beauty Eyeshadow Primer

DIBS MultiPurpose Status Sticks

PR Samples, Affiliate Links DIBS Beauty is short for Desert Island Beauty Status. It’s a relatively new makeup brand based in Austin, TX that was launched in 2020 by founder, Courtney Shields, and co-founder, Jeffrey Lee. The management team is made up of women who appear to be in their 30s whose skin tones represent… Continue reading DIBS MultiPurpose Status Sticks

Haus Laboratories Le Riot Lipgloss

I Bought This, Affiliate Links Haus Laboratories Sparkle Lipstick in Burlesque, the stunning red shade with gold shimmer, is one of my favorite bullet lipsticks. As I’ve mentioned before, oddly – at least in my mind – Burlesque is the only shade of traditional bullet lipstick that Haus Laboratories makes. Boo.  But when Haus Laboratories… Continue reading Haus Laboratories Le Riot Lipgloss

Doll 10 Beauty Makeup Miracles Collection

I Bought This, Informational Links, Affiliate Link Cindy from Prime Beauty Blog and I often gravitate toward the same shades in makeup, usually golds, coppers, peaches. So when she recommends new makeup that she has tried, I pay attention.  A few weeks ago, Cindy reviewed Doll 10 Beauty’s Makeup Miracles Collection on Prime Beauty, and… Continue reading Doll 10 Beauty Makeup Miracles Collection

A Little Sparkle In My Day With SaTrell Beauty Lipgloss

Being stuck at home during the nicest days of summer is not my idea of a good time. Yesterday I had a long telephone visit with my old friend Amy who lives in Nashville, and that definitely brightened my mood. Today, however, I relied on a tube of new-to-me SaTrell Beauty lipgloss to make me… Continue reading A Little Sparkle In My Day With SaTrell Beauty Lipgloss

Glam Rock Adrenaline Blush: A Pigmented Blush in a Tube

Have you heard of the makeup brand 3INA? No, me neither. But I added their Glam Rock Adrenaline Blush to my cart at Nordstrom Rack so I would qualify for free shipping. I Bought This, Affiliate Link I bought a pair of waterproof hiking boots in a size that I thought might end  up being… Continue reading Glam Rock Adrenaline Blush: A Pigmented Blush in a Tube

Never Say Never: Half Caked Totally Tubular Mascara, The Heights

I Bought This, Affiliate Links Was it just last week that I reviewed my March Ipsy Plus bag? I think it was. And I remember writing that maybe I was going to give away the tube of Half Caked Totally Tubular Mascara that was one of the products chosen for me by Ipsy. In fact,… Continue reading Never Say Never: Half Caked Totally Tubular Mascara, The Heights

ColourPop Eyes: Wild Nothing Shadow Palette, Jelly Much and Super Shock

ColourPop Wild Nothing Shadow Palette It has been ages since I bought anything from ColourPop. So when I saw photos of their new-ish Wild Nothing Shadow Palette, I decided to give it a try. Wild Nothing is a peachy/neutral pressed powder palette made up of  mostly light-colored mattes and shimmer shadows, a mix of warm… Continue reading ColourPop Eyes: Wild Nothing Shadow Palette, Jelly Much and Super Shock

UNDONE Beauty: A New Clean Beauty Makeup Line at Target

When I heard about a new mostly cream-based makeup line at Target, I said count me in! Cream makeup really suits my dry skin. Plus it’s often quick to apply. UNDONE Beauty is a clean beauty, cruelty-free, vegan, paraben-free, and affordable brand of makeup and brushes. Several of their products are also multitaskers. Sounds great!… Continue reading UNDONE Beauty: A New Clean Beauty Makeup Line at Target

Bright Eyes with Kat Von D White Cake Pencil Eyeliner

Maybe 15 years ago, something really stood out one day about my former next door neighbor who was very glam. She always wore quite a lot of makeup for our conservative neighborhood, but on this particular day, something about her eyes stood out even more than usual. I asked her what was different. She told… Continue reading Bright Eyes with Kat Von D White Cake Pencil Eyeliner

ColourPop Creamy Blushes: Blush Stix and Super Shock

I noticed that ColourPop introduced a new stick blush not too long ago. Because I love all things “cream”, I knew I would have to try it. I really like sticks too – be they concealer, eyeshadow, foundation, whatever – because they are so quick and easy to use. During the 30% off pre-July 4th… Continue reading ColourPop Creamy Blushes: Blush Stix and Super Shock

ColourPop No Filter Foundation

First, because the server that hosts Never Say Die Beauty must have had a bad early morning yesterday and my blog was unavailable for several hours, I want to make sure that you know about the Paula’s Choice giveaway that launched yesterday. The giveaway is for a bottle of new Paula’s Choice Peptide Booster. I… Continue reading ColourPop No Filter Foundation

My First Mini-Haul from Darling Girl Cosmetics

Well, calling it a haul is an exaggeration, but this was my first little shopping spree at Darling Girl Cosmetics, a cruelty-free indie brand that appears to specialize in duochrome, color shifting and glittery eye, face and lip makeup, some of which is vegan.   Courtney from Phyrra.net has been featuring Darling Girl makeup for… Continue reading My First Mini-Haul from Darling Girl Cosmetics

GloMinerals Bold Pursuit Holiday Makeup Collection 2016

GloMinerals is a fabulous maker of mineral makeup, cruelty-free, talc-free makeup that just about everyone can wear! It’s perfect for sensitive skin. The GloMinerals Highlighter in a pale shimmery pink cream is my favorite highlighter. I love its creamy, shimmery, pretty pink goodness. They may have replaced the tube now with a stick illuminator that… Continue reading GloMinerals Bold Pursuit Holiday Makeup Collection 2016

PUR Cosmetics Elevation and Revolution Sets: Perfect Stocking Stuffers

At this time of year, we all have the search for great gift ideas in the front of our minds and often things we’d like for ourselves in the back of our minds, right? Or maybe it’s vice versa, lol.   Today, I want to show you two adorable small sets from PUR Cosmetics that… Continue reading PUR Cosmetics Elevation and Revolution Sets: Perfect Stocking Stuffers

Gabriel Cosmetics Eyeshadow Trio, Smokey Matte Grey

This past Christmas season, I got a chance to try the Zuzu Luxe Holiday Palette from Gabriel Cosmetics (review and holiday look here). It’s such a great glam face and eye palette in a beautiful compact. I also like the regular Gabriel Cosmetics line, and so far, I’ve tried the Liquid Foundation (reviewed here) and… Continue reading Gabriel Cosmetics Eyeshadow Trio, Smokey Matte Grey

Gabriel Cosmetics Zuzu Luxe Peep Show Palette: Glam Holiday Look

The holidays are definitely here, and earlier this week I attended my first holiday party with lots more on the calendar. And just in time, I was given the opportunity to try Gabriel Cosmetics Zuzu Luxe Peep Show Palette, a very holiday-oriented eye and cheek palette. Back in the spring, I purchased my first Gabriel Cosmetics product,… Continue reading Gabriel Cosmetics Zuzu Luxe Peep Show Palette: Glam Holiday Look