Category Archives: Make-Up

bareMinerals Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream

Always on the lookout for something that has SPF in it, this week I’m using the bareMinerals Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream.  It has SPF 30 broad spectrum sunscreen in it which is great for people who want a hydrating tinted … Continue reading

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Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara Review

I got my hands on a tube of Smoky Lash Mascara by Make Up Forever.  If you’ve never run into this line, it’s because you haven’t checked out a Sephora properly.  Both Sephora and Make Up Forever are owned by … Continue reading

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A Great Waterproof Eye Pencil

Some women like liquid liner for a nice clean look, and some like a rich black liner that’s smudgeable.  If you belong to the latter group, you should check out Benefit’s BADgal Liner.  You can smudge it if you move … Continue reading

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Giorgio Armani Foundation and Blender Brush for Flawless Skin

I had heard so much about Armani’s Luminous Silk Foundation and now I finally own it. Is it as good as everyone says it is?  Pretty much.  Though the foundation carries a hefty price tag, it’s worth it because if … Continue reading

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Revlon Mega Multiplier Mascara

Mascara was the first bit of makeup I started using, way back when. It was easy to use and looked relatively natural, when applied with a light hand, and I didn’t get in trouble for using it. So, great makeup … Continue reading

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New Marc Jacobs Velvet Primer Video

Here’s the Marc Jacobs Velvet Primer in action, with their Velvet Noir Mascara.  If you like long fluffy lashes, these two together are fire.  Let me know what you think of this video.  And what other mascaras I should try! … Continue reading

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Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir Mascara

It’s a mascara that I keep going back to because it gives me those luxe thick lashes that I love.  The wands seems to grab the lashes, and the thick waxy formula layers so well. The brush is curvy which … Continue reading

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Gwyneth’s Makeup Tips

A little throwback today… Gwyneth Paltrow’s newsletter Goop, shared how she got ready for the Emmys.  Below, her makeup artist shares her tips. Noticeable is that she likes to blend with the BeautyBlender Sponge. Makeup tips From Kate Lee: “I’m … Continue reading

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Lancome Hypnose Mascara

Though it wasn’t the first Lancome mascara I ever tried, (that was Defincils), Lancome’s Hypnose was the first Lancome mascara that I loved so much that I re-bought it. I still remember when it first came on the market, and … Continue reading

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Benefit Stay Don’t Stray Eyeshadow Primer

I’ve been a loyal Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion user from the start – it’s been unbeatable in both its staying power and pretty packaging, but that’s all about to change thanks to  Benefit’s Stay Don’t Stray eyeshadow and concealer … Continue reading

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