I don't like paying a lot for beauty products when I can avoid it. Sure, I have no objections to "splurging" on my favorite mascara, because I use it everyday, or the occasional lip product that's just oh-so good. But isn't it the best when you can find an utterly amazing product that costs mere pocket … [Read more...]
Monday’s Obsessions: Oscars, Revlon Lip Butter, More!
February 27, 2012 By 1 Comment
You guys, I am kind of sad award season is essentially over! All the glitz and glamour is nearly dunzo. But at least we can recap it one last time, right? Read on for my red-carpet Academy Award favorites, and a couple of more obsessions for the week. Oscars Red Carpet. The Super Bowl of red carpet … [Read more...]
Celebrity Advertising: Does a Famous Face Make you Buy?
October 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
On the subject of buying beauty this week, Rachel Weisz has been picked up by LÂ’Oreal to be its face everywhere, butthe U.S. (not mainstream enough here I suppose. Beyonce neatly fills that requirement). Every day brands seem to pick up a new celebrity to front various campaigns, product silos, … [Read more...]
Best Foundations for Oily Skin: My Story
May 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A couple of weeks ago, I realized that I hated my makeup. All of it. So I threw it all away. I won't mention the brands that I was using because I have no ill-will against makeup companies. I blame genetics. So what's the deal with my skin, and why am I so frustrated with my makeup? Well, I have a horrible … [Read more...]
Raising Brows: Curiosity About Tweezers
June 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I haven't gone to get an eyebrow wax in months. Maybe even a year. Although the shock of hot wax on your skin combined with the pulling of a cloth strip is undeniably unforgettable, I really can't remember the last time I subjected myself to this. It's not that I mind getting eyebrow waxes, … [Read more...]
Beauty Deal: 30% off Revlon Hair Dryers
September 17, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Drugstore.com always has a pretty darn good sale section. I'm in the market for a new hair dryer. My old favorite was actually a Revlon dryer that lasted...forever! So, I'm sticking to the brand and came accross this Revlon Toumaline Ionic 1875 Watt Dryer at Drugstore.com. As … [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...]
