Years ago, my favorite eyeshadow that I used exclusively was gray Ultima II Cream Eyeshadow. Back then, Ultima was Revlon’s more upscale department store brand. I think I may have purchased the eyeshadow at B. Altman on Fifth Avenue and 34th Street. Sadly, both Ultima II and B. Altman no long exist. I remember that …
Project Pan: Beauty Empties from September 2021
I began September with 81 empties so far in 2021. Let’s see what I used up in September. I Bought This, PR Samples, Affiliate Links Bath & Body Typology Ten Ingredient Hydrating Body Creme: I loved this fragrance-free hydrating body cream made with fewer than 10 ingredients. The old school silver tube was also cool. …
More Makeup from Sorme Cosmetics
PR Samples, Affiliate Links Back in early July, I wrote about three terrific and affordable lip products from Sormé Treatment Cosmetics. I wear the Lip Rescue lip crayon several times a week. It’s hydrating and the MLBB pink shade is perfect for days when I’m at home, exercising outside or out doing errands. The lip …
Georgette Klinger 3X Makeup Remover
I Bought This, Affiliate Link I’ve been using micellar water as my makeup remover for at least 5 years now, maybe even longer. But recently I found a bottle of Georgette Klinger 3X Makeup Remover that I bought a while ago. Although I have been a long time user and booster of all things Georgette …
Twice As Many For Half As Much
I Bought This, Affiliate Links Heaven knows I don’t need more concealer, but I am always intrigued by a cream stick concealer that I haven’t tried. So when I saw that BareMinerals BarePro 16 Hour Full Coverage Concealer was one of the Ulta 21 Days featured products for half price, I decided to go for …
Haus Laboratories Eye-Dentify Gel Eyeliner and Cream Shadow
I Bought This, Affiliate Links A couple of weeks ago, I gave you my thoughts on the Haus Laboratories Le Riot Lipgloss shades that I bought during their anniversary sale. As I said, I thought they were good quality because they were lightweight and non-sticky, but unless you’re a fan of translucent glosses (and I …
Palette Giveaway from Stay Golden, Ipsy Plus July 2021
Did I mention that I finally switched my Ipsy Plus subscription to every other month? I didn’t want to cancel because I still enjoy getting Ipsy bags and I love the add-ons. But I am drowning in beauty products, and I need to cut down a bit. So, I missed the June bag, but I …
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 …
Project Pan: July 2021 Beauty Empties
I think I expected to use up more than 7 items in July, but it was still a decent month. I have a number of products that will be empties for August so I that’ll be good. I Bought This, PR Sample, Gift, Affiliate Links Here are my empties: Olaplex No. 4 Bonding Maintenance Shampoo: …
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 …
National Lipstick Day City Lips Sale & My Current Lip Faves
Last year, I don’t think I even acknowledged National Lipstick Day because what was the point? It just made me sad. Though I have started wearing a mask indoors again, this year I still have more opportunities to wear lipstick than I did. Oh, happy day! I Bought This, PR Sample, Affiliate Links City Lips …
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 …
30% Anniversary Sale at Lady Gaga’s Haus Laboratories
I Bought This, Affiliate Links Haus Laboratories Sparkle Lipstick in Red with Gold Flecks, Wow! In a recent Ipsy Plus Bag, I received Sparkle Lipstick from Haus Laboratories, Lady Gaga’s cosmetics brand. It’s aptly named Burlesque: it’s a universal, true red with gold flecks. So pigmented, one swipe is full coverage. Although it is supposed …
Sorme Treatment Cosmetics Lip Products: Lip Rescue, LipThick & Smearproof Lipliner
PR Samples, Affiliate Link I thought Sormé Treatment Cosmetics was a new-to-me makeup brand, but when I was putting the tags into this post, I discovered that I already had used the tag, Sormé Lip Stain. I received Sorme Smoochproof Lipstain in a Lip Monthly subscription bag. It was an excellent non-drying transfer-proof lip stain. …
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 …