Category Archives: Make-Up

5 New Foundation Reviews

Guys, I’ve reviewed a lot of foundations, so here’s a compilation of what’s what. Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk foundation is the OG of amazing foundations and it’s still on the market.  Try it.  I would wear this daily but it … Continue reading

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KVD Beauty XO Vinyl Lip Cream Lip Gloss

I wore the KVD Beauty XO Vinyl Lip Cream in Carnation literally all weekend, and it’s my favourite lipstick right now. But first check out the swatches below. The colours are: Carnation (my personal favourite), Lolita, and Rosita.  Of all … Continue reading

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MAC N Collection

Here’s a MAC collection that I loved when it came out. Neutrals. It’s from 2008, but I think we’re going to go back to these colours because things are going to be subdued. The industry might want to go towards … Continue reading

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Lancome La Base Pro

If you find that your foundation doesn’t go on as smoothly as you’d like, then what you need is a makeup primer!  While some can be mattifying, there’s Lancome’s version, called La Base Pro, which is more of an intense … Continue reading

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Should I Use a Top Coat for My Nail Polish?

Should you use a top coat on your nail polish? Short answer: yes! A top coat can make your nail polish last longer and makes it look shiny and professionally applied. For best results, use a thin coat after allowing … Continue reading

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Pictures from the Estee Lauder Chocolate Collection!

The Chocolate collection came out in 2008, and since we’re at home right now I thought it was a good time for me to revisit some of my older makeup. Below is the shimmer compact, and though it’s beautiful in … Continue reading

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Contouring Question

A little while ago, a reader emailed me to ask me about a contouring palette that she had just bought.  Hers was by Laura Gellar, but she wanted to know whether she had made the right decision in buying it.  … Continue reading

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CoverFX Pressed Mineral Foundation Review

This foundation is on sale right now for $35 (down from $50).  Check it out.  I loved this foundation and it’s one of the few that I’ve hit pan on. Cult foundation brand Cover FX is known for having very … Continue reading

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It Cosmetics Superhero Liner and Mascara

Update: the Superhero mascara and the liner are on sale right now for $22.50.   It’s actually fairly difficult to find an inky black eyeliner and mascara that match, last, and are the blackest black that’s out there.  Bonus points for … Continue reading

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Make Up For Ever Matte Velvet Skin Full Coverage Foundation

Update: this foundation is on sale at Sephora right now for $37.50.  The problem with most matte full coverage foundations is that they look obvious on your skin, sometimes even magnifying skin imperfections and texture instead of making skin look … Continue reading

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