Black Friday is infamous for its deals on electronics, housewares and the occasional clothing store. But it’s not too keen on beauty products. I find this rather ironic, considering how stampedes of women sweat and bleed for these deals, only to go home looking like they need a makeover... without … [Read more...]
Smashbox Primer Light is a Good Thing
January 9, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Well, it's certainly no secret that I'll bow to the altar of a good makeup primer any day of the week. And I think this new Smashbox Photo Finish Light ($36) is about to get worshiped. When I was first introduced to the concept of primer, Smashbox did the initiating, but then I found Lorac liquid … [Read more...]
Must Have Makeup: The Everyday Face
December 27, 2007 By Leave a Comment
The other day a friend told me she could live without any cosmetics but her lipgloss, which I found funny since I almost never sport the stuff. It did get me thinking, though, about my makeup drawer, which is over-stuffed despite the fact that I only use a fraction of its contents. I would, of course, … [Read more...]
Translucent Face Powder
July 30, 2007 By Leave a Comment
When I first started wearing makeup, my routine consisted of foundation, loose powder and red lipstick--it was the 90s and I was thirteen, what do you want from me? But as the years went by, I brought in new things (eyeliner anyone?) and just let go of others. For instance, at one point, I nixed the … [Read more...]
Tested: Revlon Gel Blush
July 9, 2007 By 1 Comment
About a year ago, I fell in love with LORAC's Sheer Wash Lip & Cheek Tint. At the time, I'd been looking for blush that would rosy up my cheeks and stay put all day, two wishes that weren't coming true with standard powder or even cream blush. LORAC did that, giving me visibly flushed color that … [Read more...]
