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Last week, ColourPop had a 20% off sale with free shipping. You know I can’t resist a sale and free shipping! Since I need nothing, I picked up just a couple of items: Ultra Satin Lip and Super Shock Shadow. Ultra Satin Lip If you have dry lips, have you tried the Ultra Satin Lip? …
Have you discovered derma e, the natural and affordable skincare brand? I’ve written a review of derma e Evenly Radiant Dark Circle Eye Cream several months ago, and I hosted a giveaway of the derma e Purifying Charcoal Gel Mask too. derma e was started in 1984 as an alternative to the kinds of skincare products …
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 …
OK, if you hear me panting, it’s because I was sent the amazing new NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream Vault. I’m giving you a sneak peek because this huge vault that is made up of travel size versions of the Soft Matte Lip Creams doesn’t launch till next week, October 23 to be exact, at Ulta …
One of the joys of being a beauty blogger is getting to experience lots and lots of new skincare brands and products that I would probably never known about. And one of the most important benefits of trying all these new-to-me skincare brands is that I’ve been introduced to better-for-you brands that are free of …
Lipstick is my favorite form of makeup. It’s immediately transformative. It can change my mood as well as my look. So of course, I was excited when I got a chance to try out three new shades from Ilia, a brand that makes lipsticks made from a high percentage of organic ingredients and bio-active …
Although I love summer and summer makeup, the shades of fall and holiday makeup are so rich and enticing. Mirabella Beauty’s new collection for Holiday 2016 fits that description to a T. I was sent three pressed powder eyeshadows and a matte red lipstick to try out. The theme, Masquerade, fits the shades very well. …
PUR Cosmetics Giveaway Winner First off, congratulations to Lorraine F., the winner of the PUR Cosmetics 10th Anniversary Limited Edition 4-in-1 Pressed Powder Mineral Makeup! I hope Lorraine’s mom who is going to be the lucky recipient of this gorgeous silvery compact enjoys it. 😀 If you didn’t win and want to pick up one …
My brows are still a work in progress. They’re not as full as they used to be, so they definitely need more help. I just talked with my friend, Laura, yesterday about who her daughters go to for brow shaping. I think I’ll have my brows shaped professionally for the first time – can you …
Recently, I read a review for Essie Gel Couture on Plastic Bows beauty blog and on another blog that I can’t remember. Both blogposts featured a shade that’s one of my all time favorites. Essie calls it Sew Me, shade 30, and describes it as “cream caramel rose”. I’d say it’s shell pink. It’s part of …
I’ve made no secret of my love for FarmHouse Fresh’s fabulous food-inspired natural skincare products. I have loved every product I’ve tried so far. And though still three months away, the holidays and gift-giving season will be here before we know it. FarmHouse Fresh in general, and the two products I’m writing about today are …
Over the past several weeks, I saw several blogposts showing off the new Washington DC collection from OPI. It’s an election themed collection (as if we need more reminders :roll:), and the colors are fall type colors IMHO. I fell hard for Freedom of Peach. OPI may call it peach, but I would call it …
I forgot how much I love pressed powder mineral makeup. It is so quick and easy to apply. It acts as both foundation and concealer. And it feels like silk on my skin. How wonderful to receive a surprise package from PUR Cosmetics today with two compacts of their 4-in-1 Pressed Powder Mineral Makeup …
A few days ago, I mentioned that I restocked my signature scent, Musc Ravageur by Frederic Malle, at Barney’s in order to qualify for the Barney’s NY “glowing” Fall Beauty Bag. To make the minimum to qualify for the bag, I needed a small additional purchase, and in doing so, I came upon a lovely …
About a year or so ago, I was introduced to Darshana Natural Indian Oil (reviewed here). It is an amazing oil that you apply before shampooing. It always makes my hair so soft and smooth. But sometimes, I don’t have a chance to put on Darshana Natural Indian Oil prior to washing my hair. I …