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…
Here we are; on the eve of celebrating July 29th, aka National Lipstick Day! It seemed only timely to coincide with this occasion a best of list. So let’s get straight to it. I know lipsticks may feel like a thing of the past this year. But there is still nothing like throwing on a…