I’m a gloss gal. I have a couple of liquid matte lipsticks that I can and do wear on occasion, but if I’m not wearing a traditional bullet lipstick, it’s lipgloss that I reach for. Over the past couple of years, Anastasia Beverly Hills Lipgloss (reviewed here, here and here) has been my go-to. Since …
Ardell Magnetic Liner & Lash: Easier to Apply Magnetic False Lashes
Back in the spring, I decided to try magnetic lashes. I bought a pair of the double magnetic lashes from Ardell that include a top and bottom lash for each eye. The 3 little magnets on each lash are supposed to easily come together with your own lashes sandwiched in the middle. It came with …
Pat McGrath Labs BlitzTrance Lipstick: Love It or Leave It?
Ah, advertising: I’m taken in by it almost all the time! No wonder I enjoyed working in the industry so much. I had been seeing ads for Pat McGrath Labs line of BlitzTrance lipsticks repeatedly. Closeups of full lips wearing rich lipstick with glittery, multidimensional shine. I looked up the price of the luxury lipstick, …
Smith & Cult Veiled Threat Foundation
I was introduced to Smith & Cult Cosmetics when I received a gorgeous eyeshadow quad in my Ipsy Plus box about a year ago. The packaging was a knockout (silver tone metal with the characteristic “pinch”, and the eyeshadow shades were buttery, easy to apply and blend and long lasting. (The lipstick above is Estee …
More Frida Kahlo Makeup, This Time from Republic Cosmetics at CVS
I guess the partnership between the Frida Kahlo Corporation and brands isn’t limited to Ulta and Vans. My friend and sister blogger, Marcia from BeautyInfoZone, generously sent me a Frida Kahlo lipstick from Republic Cosmetics US (a makeup brand I’ve never heard of) that she got at CVS. How wonderful of her to think of …
Ulta’s Frida Kahlo Collection: Cosmetic Bag
Earlier this summer, Ulta Beauty launched a collection of makeup, beauty tools and accessories in conjunction with the Frida Kahlo Corporation to celebrate her 112th birthday on July 6. The Frida Kahlo Corporation is the official licensing agent for commercial products bearing her name and likeness. In fact, Vans has come out with Kahlo sneakers. When …
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 …
New Shades of Maybelline Color Tattoos Longwear Cream Eyeshadow
Maybelline Longwear Color Tattoo Cream Eyeshadow in New Shades I was a fan of the original Maybelline Color Tattoos. When they first came out at least four years ago, I bought several of them, mostly mattes, because I love cream eye shadow. At the time, I liked them a lot. So I was excited when …
Beach & Pool Makeup from Cargo Swimmables
Last Sunday, Jeff said to me before we left the house for Gloucester, “You’re wearing makeup to the beach?”. I almost always wear at least some makeup to the beach. When I lived in New York and shared a house on Fire Island, almost all women on Fire Island wore makeup and jewelry to the …
Supergoop Shimmershade Cream Eyeshadow with SPF 30
I’m always looking for ways to get more sun protection to make up for all my tanning and burning mistakes earlier in life. Last year, I noticed that I have a dark spot from sun damage near one of my eyes. Ugh. A couple of years ago, I bought a tube of Supergoop Advanced Anti-Aging …
Beauty Empties for July 2019: Project Pan Continues
Have I met my goal of 100 beauty products used up? Do I have any more products to purge even though I haven’t finished them? Let’s see how I fared in July. Bath and Body Sol de Janeiro Moisturizing Shower Cream Gel and Bum Bum Cream: I bought the SDJ Jet Set at Sephora during …
My Favorite Lipsticks on #NationalLipstickDay
Today is National Lipstick Day. While not a holiday that everyone celebrates, it’s a day I want to recognize. Lipstick is my favorite item of makeup. When I was a little girl, it was the first makeup that I wanted. I loved Halloween because it was the one day that my mother would let me …
Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara
When it comes to mascara, I usually choose mascaras that are more lengthening than volumizing. And I usually avoid fiber mascaras. My favorites for the last few years are three Benefit mascaras – They’re Real, Roller Lash and BadGal Bang, and the now discontinued MAC Upward Lash. Lately I’ve had a chance to try some …
The Weirdest Eye Primer Ever from Anastasia Beverly Hills
Since Urban Decay changed my former favorite Anti-aging Primer Potion a few years ago, I have been lost. I’m using the “new” one, but I don’t love it. The formula is sheerer than it was, and I dislike that it comes in a tube with a doe-foot applicator. I preferred the old rather opaque “flesh …
Anastasia Beverly Hills Summer Lipgloss, shade Barbie Pink
Lipgloss is my friend. It’s perfect for semi-perpetually dry lips like mine. I prefer opaque lipgloss that puts serious color on my lips so I don’t have to wear another lipstick underneath. One of my favorite brands of lipgloss is Anastasia Beverly Hills. In fact, I wrote about a gorgeous mauve shade that’s one of …