Cream Vs Powder The art of contouring our faces with makeup is a practice that has been around longer than the Kardashians. Professional makeup artists have been using the principles of contouring for some time now, regardless of the cream vs powder contour question. But thanks to said celebrity contour queen, it’s only recently become…
Tis the season…. to be tackling your Christmas gift shopping. What better time than right now to get on to that list? We’ve put together a massive grouping of our some of our favorite brands. All things skincare and self-care, for both the man, woman and tween in your life. Big gifts, small gifts, stocking…
Well, it’s that time of year again. Yes, it’s November. And what does that mean for the consumer goddess within us all? It’s time to race out (or onto your computer) and nab your beloved 2024 Beauty Advent Calendar for your favorite brand before they are all gone into thin air. Yes, it’s November. And…
Initially, I decided to share my knowledge of and love for makeup brushes with entirely different intentions. It was going to be a quaint yet informative love letter to some of my favorite makeup brushes. But once I began researching, I started to learn horrible things about how some of my most prized professional possessions…
I know, I know, it’s been around a few years now. Upon its 2017 launch, The Ordinary makeup sold out everywhere and rumors of a massive (20,000 or was it 25,000 strong) waiting list spread quicker than wildfire in the Great Sept of Baelor. And let’s not deny the controversies behind the brand. Who was…
In the very early months of the pandemic this year, friends of ours began to arrange Zoom nights. Particularly to celebrate birthdays virtually, and just generally feel connected. At least more connected than through the cold-hearted and impersonal text messaging we have all become accustomed to in recent years. To my horror, in the time…
How to Buy Some Great Makeup and Spend under $50.00. Can it even be done? It is fascinating just how much some beauty products can retail for these days. We would all like to look and feel great. But can we achieve that with affordable makeup for under $50.00? Admittedly, I’m what my peers like…
If You’re Not Familiar With Squalene, Get There Now! The livers of deep sea-dwelling sharks carry what many cosmetic companies see as their pot of gold. They contain an oily substance known as squalene. Deep-sea sharks function not with a swim bladder, but with a very oily liver. This is very large in proportion to…