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Over time, the skincare and makeup products that I favor change. No surprise, since I try out so many. But for the past 6 months or more, I’ve been sticking with the same ones for my eyelashes. Lash Growth Serum I started using Scorolash in February 2024 (reviewed here) after I started reading more the …
When I went to bring in my iMac to the Apple Store 3 weeks ago, I went into Sephora before leaving the mall. Not surprisingly, I picked up a little something new: Benefit Fan Fest Fanning & Volumizing Mascara. I bought the mini size that I swear was $13 (but now Sephora, Nordstrom and Benefit.com …
I found a web developer in the Philippines, though I tried to find someone in the US first. The young man who is helping me was homing in on finishing my rebuilt site, but there are still a few things to do. I hope to be back to blogging by next week, hopefully?! In the …
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 …
I Bought This In the earlier years of Never Say Die Beauty (2014 to be exact), I often wrote about my favorite mascara, L’Oreal Voluminous Butterfly Intenza (reviewed here). It was primarily a lengthening mascara that also provided volume that was supposed to give the lashes a fanned out look. Because my eyes are downturned, …
I Bought This, Affiliate Links Half Caked Totally Tubular Mascara Half Caked Beauty’s The Heights Totally Tubular Mascara was one of my favorite makeup finds in 2021. As I mentioned before, I got it in one of my Ipsy Plus bags. I’m happy that even though I’ve gone to every other month Ipsy delivery, I’m …
I Bought This Maybelline‘s newest mascara campaign is all about The Colossal Curl Bounce Mascara. There are several variations of it and I bought the original. The ads are pretty amazing. I guess that happens when you have that much money. Curl Bounce Mascara promises to give big volume bouncy curl and up to 24 …
I Bought This, Affiliate Links One of my favorite makeup discoveries from 2021 was one that I got in an Ipsy Plus Bag: Half-Caked Totally Tubular Mascara, The Heights. I know I’ve said this several times, but I was shocked that I loved this tubing mascara because they usually gross me out. Not so Half-Caked …
We all have our favorite mascaras. But more often than not, we’re always still on the hunt for new favorites. Over the past few years, some of my favorites are still in my favorites list, though they have been joined by new favorites. Some of my old favorites have dropped off the list. None of …
I hadn’t tried Avon makeup in ages so I was pleased when I was given a chance to try Avon mascara. I was sent Avon True Color Super Extend Nourishing Mascara, and I had chosen the shade, Navy. It also comes in black and brown-black. It has a sturdy, wide-ish wand with plastic teeth on …
I have a number of favorite mascaras, and I usually prefer a smallish wand with plastic teeth. So when I received PUR Fully Charged Mascara, I was dubious. PUR Fully Charged got its name because it uses magnetic technology to create dramatic lashes. The folks at PUR say that the mascara’s “magnetic polymer matrix veils the …
Osmosis Skincare has a unique philosophy. Instead of making skincare and makeup that inflames skin and ages it faster, Dr. Ben Johnson (who’s really cute, BTW!) created a line of skincare and color cosmetics that are actually good for skin and help skin look and act younger. Sign me up for that! Osmosis Skincare products …
butterLONDON is one of my very favorite nail polish brands. Their prestige nail lacquer goes on so smoothly that two coats is more than enough. butterLONDON nail lacquers don’t contain formaldehyde, toluene, DBP, phthalates, or parabens. They dry quickly to a beautiful shine. I believe butterLONDON lacquers are cruelty-free and vegan. About a year or so ago, …
Last Saturday, I received two brand new eye makeup products from CoverGirl: The Super Sizer by Lashblast Mascara Intensify Me Liquid Eyeliner I started out with the mascara, and I am so excited about it that I had to let you know about it ASAP. CoverGirl The Super Sizer Mascara I love mascara, and I …
I always drool over the makeup I see in stores and in reviews from Yves Saint Laurent Beauty. The packaging alone is enough to throw me into fits of longing. I love the silver or gold metal cases and the way the logo is wrought in metal. A big step up from most of the plastic …