Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir Mascara Review

Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir Mascara

Primpin ain’t easy…No it ain’t! Especially if you’re into false lashes. I’m lucky enough to have full lashes and with the right mascara, I can easily achieve the look of false lashes. One of these days I’ll try falsies out for fun but normally, I curl my own lashes and use this Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir […]

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Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Palette (Limited Edition)

HOURGLASS Ambient Lighting Edit Palette

You might be wondering what lighting powders are and you might be asking yourself why the heck anyone would ever need a whole palette of them. I know. I bought this palette last year and it took me a while to use it because I wasn’t sure how to use it. As you can see, this Hourglass Ambient […]

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Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick Review

Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick

Liquid Lipsticks have been all the rave for some time now. I jumped on the bandwagon last year just to see what all the fuss was about. I’m not one to like anything other than a creamy lipstick on my lips because my lips are on the dry side. I also can’t imagine pressing my […]

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NARS Sculpting Multiple Duo (Laguna + Hot Sand) Review

NARS Sculpting Multiple Duo

Although highlighting and contouring has become increasingly popular across the beauty space, I only started highlighting and contouring a few months ago. As a self proclaimed beauty junkie, I was a little afraid to admit this at first. I was reluctant to try highlighting and contouring because it seemed too complicated and I also thought it was far too […]

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NUDESTIX Lip + Cheek Pencil (Mystic) Review and Swatch

nudestix mystic

Can we take a minute and just appreciate Ipsy for all the new brands they turn us on to? This is why I love Ipsy. I usually receive one standout product in my Glam Bag each month. In April, I received the Nudestix Lip + Cheek Pencil in the color Mystic. This is definitely one of the most convenient […]

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Surratt Beauty Lipslique Lipsticks

surratt beauty Lipslique Lipstick Swatches

A few months ago I was on social media and came across a makeup brand I had never heard of before called Surratt Beauty. I can’t remember the specific post or where I saw it but I recall seeing images and reviews of their Lipslique Lipsticks and, as any true beauty or makeup lover out there does, I […]

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5 Steps to Concealing Under Eye Dark Circles Without Creasing

Concealing Under Eye Dark Circles Without Creasing

I have medium-dark circles under my eyes so I use concealer to cover them up. The problem is that I also have creases (fine lines / wrinkles) under my eyes. When I put concealer under my eyes, it inevitably sinks into the creases and it ends up making my creases really noticeable. Apply setting powder and […]

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Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Under Eye Primer Review

I have been trying all kinds of primers lately to manage the various issues I’ve been having with my skin – combination dryness/oiliness, redness, large pores. As I’ve been getting older, a new issue has come onto the scene: under eye dark circles and fine lines. Oh the joys of aging! I have been noticing more and […]

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