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I Bought This, Affiliate Links, Internal Links I couldn’t resist. I picked up two more of the fab Melt Gel Liners during last week’s flash in the pan sale to go along with gorgeous gold Estrella that I reviewed recently and that’s still on sale for $8 along with the gorgeous peacock green Colibri. Melt Gel …
I’ve been a fan of Melt Cosmetics for several years. It’s makeup that I buy. The eye makeup is what I seem to use most. I adore the shadow stack I bought a couple of years ago, and I have Smoke Sessions, one of the terrific palettes. Melt Gel Liner For quite a while, I …
I’m a big big fan of cream blush. I have a nice selection of powder blush but 90% of the time I’ll reach for a cream blush. Cream blush is great for older skin since it adds a level of moisture and blends easily. I like a very lightweight foundation and sometimes a powder blush …
PR Samples, Affiliate Links In my Coming Attractions post from last week, I mentioned that I have been trying Pili Ani Moisturizing Tinted Pili Lip Butters. Before I get into it, here’s some background on the Pili Ani and its oils. Pili Tree and Oil Pili is an evergreen tree, Canarium ovatum, found in the …
Lately, a number of intriguing skincare and makeup products have come my way. But it’s going to take a while for me to test some of them (I’m looking at you skincare products). So I thought I would give you a sneak peek in the meantime. PR Samples, Affiliate Links Merle Norman Daytime All-Stars Set …
I Bought This, Affiliate Links Today starts Viseart Paris’ Spring Sale. If you don’t own any of Viseart’s fantastic eyeshadow palettes, this may be your chance! Although they make all kinds of makeup, Viseart Paris is best known for professional pressed powder eyeshadow palettes. Viseart Paris features makeup that is manufactured in small batches in …
After much consideration, I decided to pick up a few things during the recent Sephora VIB sale. The 15% off that I qualify for doesn’t really impress me since I can usually do better buying directly from the brand or through other online retailers like Dermstore or Lovelyskin. But I wanted to get my annual …
PR samples The most common cosmetic complaint from people I know is how “How do I get rid of these dark circles?” We all seem to be plagued with them. Even my much younger daughters-in-law complain about this and ask me for help. Luckily I now have a solution for them: Vassanti Liquid …
I Bought This, Informational Link, Affiliate Links My Favorite Cream Shadow Formula! As a cream shadow lover, I have sung the praises several times for my favorite shimmer cream eyeshadow, Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerize. I own 3 or 4 of them. They are so creamy, hydrating, pigmented with just the right amount of shimmer. …
sample My sister and I are both what you’d call “makeup mavens”. We always loved makeup and have many happy memories about using products while sitting together in our bedroom. We had a two door closet with a mirror on each door and we’d sit back to back with our stash in between us. We …
Usually a couple of times a year, I sing the praises of a new mascara that I’ve fallen in love with. And today’s post is no different. I Bought This, Affiliate Links Chella Good Drama Mascara When I showed you what I got in my last Ipsy Plus Bag a couple of weeks ago, I …
With spring now here, so many of us are looking to lighten up. Wearing lighter weight clothing. Eating lighter. And wearer lighter weight makeup. PR Sample, Affiliate Links What Makes This Foundation Different Let me introduce you to Oxygentix Oxygenating Foundation, a foundation that’s as light as a feather. Wearing Oxygentix Oxygenating Foundation feels like …
I have done a look of the day in about forever. But two new makeup products that are both perfect for spring came my way recently. I was inspired to use them on Saturday night for a quick look for dinner at home with friends. PR Sample, Gift, Affiliate Links LaJeanell Lipstick “Autumn Leaves” LaJeanell …
I Bought This, Affiliate Links Sadly, the indie makeup brand, Makeup Geek, is shutting its doors. The owner said that the pandemic and supply chain issues were the reasons she was calling it quits. But the good news is that it’s selling everything at a substantial discount (40%!!!). Though a number of items and shades …
Last week, someone in Phyrra’s Facebook group posted a link to colorwise.me, a color-typing website, that can give you advice on your choosing the right colors for your hair, skin and eyes. I uploaded a photo and tried it out. Though it confirmed what I already knew, it was fun. I thought some of you …