[unpaid/sample] So, I’m back and I’m ever so sorry for the prolonged absence – I just got totally felled by a triple whammy of sickness, covid and anxiety and had to listen to my body and take a break to rest. I’m making a few changes and going to try just working mornings for a while so I can ease […]
Antioxidants are needed to protect the skin against free radical damage that leads to early aging signs, dullness, and uneven tone. Just like sunscreen, you should apply antioxidants daily. For oily skin, however, it’s equally important to keep sebum balanced; otherwise, pores clog, and that’s how breakouts arise. Yes, oily skin is high maintenance, but this doesn’t mean you should […]
Tabs always got a kick out of the phrase “the dog days of summer,” to which he’d add, “why don’t we have a cat days of summer?” Good question, but I’d always tell him not to think too deeply about it… When I think of Tabs in his prime, I think of him as a summer cat. Lounging on the […]
Statue Garden Clionadh Statue Garden Earth Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow ($18.99 CAD for 0.05 oz.) is a darker, bluish-aqua base with multichromatic shifting pearl that shifted from cooler lavender to warmer pink to peach to green. It had a smooth, more pearl-like sheen. Opaque coverage Smooth, emollient, almost cream-like More loosely-pressed, applied evenly Long-wearing (9 hours) Terra Moons Red Giant (P, […]
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Tom Ford Beauty Exotica (P, $57.00) is cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Oh Baby (LE, $8.00) is warmer (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Dangerous Beauty (P, $57.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar). Bite Beauty Beetroot (DC, $26.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Claretcast (DC, $21.00) is […]
We don’t know who needs to hear this, but your beauty routine doesn’t have to be complicated. (Besides, life is already hard enough.) Instead, consider investing in a handful of multi-use beauty products — including the uber-versatile lip and cheek tint — to save time, effort, and energy when it comes to getting ready. What’s more, these must-have beauty essentials […]
The new Clionadh Stained Glass Collection shades, and yes, absolute LOVE! — Christine Join Discussion
Should I use primer or sunscreen first? It’s likely a question most of you have, so I decided to write this post to make it all clear so you always get the best from your routine. Applying products in the wrong order can render them ineffective, and that’s not to play with when it comes to sunscreen. Sunscreen is non-negotiable […]
Clionadh Embellishment Glitter Multichrome Eyeshadow ($11.99 CAD for 0.05 oz.) has a dirty yellow base paired with multichrome shimmer/fine sparkle that shifted from greenish-gold to peachy gold to pink-peach to burnt orange. It had a very shiny, slightly sparkly sheen. FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Touch in Sol Sun Aurora (4) (P, […]
Hi, there! Happy Caturday. How’s your day going so far? Good, I hope. Check this out — last night’s dinner. Nothing fancy, just spaghetti with red sauce and parmesan cheese because by the time I get to Friday I’m too tired to cook anything complicated. My neighbor gave me some fresh basil, so I couldn’t resist making a vat of […]