Vieve Lip Dew | British Beauty Blogger

Vieve Lip Dew | British Beauty Blogger

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Well, what a great introduction to a brand. Vieve is the collection from make up artist and on-line creator Jamie Genevieve and its my first time with anything from her product line. Lip Dew couldn’t have been a more perfect choice because it’s exactly the kind of lustred and cushiony gloss that I love. Vieve Lip Dew There’s a […]

Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 740

Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 740

I hope this week is calm and peaceful for you. So…what is the Monday Poll? Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007). 1. Are you […]

MAC Powder Kiss Velvet Blur Slim Stick Swatches

MAC Powder Kiss Velvet Blur Slim Stick Swatches

($27.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a new formula that released last Thursday. There are 12 shades in the range, though one (Ruby New) wasn’t available when I made my purchase. The shade range is quite short despite having 12 shades; it lives in a more warm-toned coral range, which just seemed unexpected for a brand like MAC. The new formula […]

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Sundays With Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vol. 721

Sundays With Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vol. 721

Tabs and Rosie have wildly different personalities, but one thing they do have in common is their absolute love for alone time, a.k.a. meow time. Both cats, without any prompting, have abruptly shuttled us out of the house so they could spend time by themselves. Tabs cherished his quiet time in large part because of his hectic schedule. His weekends […]

Sydney Grace Where the Wild Things Grow (Deep) Palette Review & Swatches

Sydney Grace Where the Wild Things Grow (Deep) Palette Review & Swatches

Where the Wild Things Grow (Deep) Sydney Grace Where the Wild Things Grow (Deep) 9-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($36.00 for 0.54 oz.) is a new, 9-palette that just launched this past month. All of the eyeshadows were pigmented, blendable, and easy to use. They performed consistently with Sydney Grace’s eyeshadow formula. This is the Deep version, where three versions are exclusive […]

ColourPop Bust & Cured Botted Lips Reviews & Swatches

ColourPop Bust & Cured Botted Lips Reviews & Swatches

Bust ColourPop Bust Blotted Lip ($5.00 for 0.035 oz.) is a soft, peachy coral with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. Sheer, slightly buildable color coverage (supposed to be sheer) Firmer but not stiff Lightweight, thin, settled into deeper lip lines slightly Shorter wearing (2 to 3 hours), non-drying Tom Ford Beauty Fascinator (P, $55.00) is glossier (90% similar). […]

The Latest Advancements in “Natural” Beauty Have a Mad-Science Vibe

The Latest Advancements in “Natural” Beauty Have a Mad-Science Vibe

You’re probably familiar with the concept of freeze-drying in the food industry (mango bites, strawberries, and other melt-in-your-mouth snacks). Now, that same technology is trickling into beauty products. Well, maybe “trickle” is the wrong word because the whole point of freeze-drying is to remove the water. “It’s basically low-temperature dehydration,” says Ranella Hirsch, MD, a dermatologist in Boston. Take aloe, […]

7 Best Makeup Tools and How to Use Them

7 Best Makeup Tools and How to Use Them

It’s no secret that makeup can be a lot of fun. But if you don’t have the right tools, you might have a hard time. It’s also hard to pick one. So what are the best makeup tools? And how do you use them? That’s why we’ve created this guide! Maybe you’re not using these tools – but you should […]

Sydney Grace Where the Wild Things Grow (Light) Palette Review & Swatches

Sydney Grace Where the Wild Things Grow (Light) Palette Review & Swatches

Where the Wild Things Grow (Light) Sydney Grace Where the Wild Things Grow (Light) 9-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($36.00 for 0.54 oz.) is a new, 9-palette that just launched this past month. All of the eyeshadows were pigmented, blendable, and easy to use. They performed consistently with Sydney Grace’s eyeshadow formula. This is the light version, where three versions are exclusive […]