Palmer reveals that one of the things that has helped her manage her acne the most has been seeking professional guidance. “Obviously, I would say it’s expensive, but one of the things that helped me the most is going to see an esthetician, just because they’re constantly working on it and helping you every step of the way,” she explains […]
Sydney Grace October 2022 Monthly Eyeshadow Bundle October 2022 Sydney Grace October 2022 Monthly Eyeshadow Bundle ( for oz.) is a new, limited edition set of five new shades that includes three mattes and two shimmers. As expected, they performed beautifully: pigmented, blendable, and long-wearing, and they were consistent with the brand’s formula. I think this is one of their […]
A fuller, Rubenesque face was once a sign of wealth and prosperity, but today a slimmer, more heart-shaped face is considered the aesthetic ideal. Experts say what makes it so appealing is the perception of youth it implies. “We all start off with more of a heart shape, and as the years progress, this flips upside down and we get […]
Final Girl ColourPop Final Girl Super Shock Shadow Duo ($12.00 for 0.07 oz.) includes two shimmery cream-to-powder eyeshadows in a cooler lavender and warmer pink. Both shades were pigmented, blendable, and long-wearing, so they were consistent with the formula! Main Character Energy Main Character Energy is a medium lavender with cooler undertones and lighter, cooler violet pearl and faint sparkle. […]
On a breezy October day three years ago, I stepped foot into an extremely-crowded Javits Center, wearing a navy blue blazer with matching black-striped, orange bike shorts and knee-high socks. My snow-white wavy bob with blunt bangs was the same color as the furry tail swinging from my bum. Cat ears were protruding from my head. That day I was […]
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. Red, black or wine nail polish? Let’s go with a dark wine […]
Ava NARS Ava Audacious Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark reddish-brown with warm undertones and a cream finish. Opaque pigmentation in one layer Creamy, lightweight, comfortable to apply Didn’t emphasize lip lines or lip texture Long-wearing (5 hours) and lightly hydrating FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). These are likely […]
From skin care to shore excursions, these celebrity best friends never miss a chance to enjoy some time together. These besties always seem to support each other’s passions, and that includes business projects. These dynamic duos turned their mutual love of wine into beloved brands selling bottles we can split with our own BFF. NINA DOBREV + JULIANNE HOUGH IG: […]
It’s a little over a month before the Knives Out sequel, A Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, makes its way to our screens, and naturally, the cast has been on a press tour in preparation for the film’s release at the end of November. That tour included a press conference at the 2022 BFI London Film Festival on October […]
Formula Overview $8.00/0.33 oz. – $24.24 Per Ounce The formula is supposed to “blend effortlessly” with a “natural, skin-like finish” that can be layered or applied on bare skin. The brand recommends applying directly from the tube for heavier coverage and using a brush to pick up product for less coverage, though the coverage “easily builds colour to your heart’s […]