With Labor Day weekend approaching fast, it’s only a matter of time before we’re totally swept up in the 2022 holiday season. While we would probably all appreciate time taking a beat for us to catch up, the fact of the matter is that you might want to start building those shopping lists soon, because some retailers are already pushing […]
I wouldn’t exactly consider myself a daredevil, but every now and then I get a wild hair and do something a little, shall we say, not smart. Like that time my husband and I went whitewater rafting in Colorado in June. Little did we know, but by late spring, the mountain snow in Colorado begins melting and the runoff creates […]
Guerlain Velvet Metal lipstick in 880 Magnetic Red. Forget about the frosty lipsticks from the past, this is a matte lipstick that only reveals its reflective parts in certain light. Fall’s lipstick trend is metallic lipstick. Metallic lipstick that’s still pretty and wearable. Guerlain Velvet Metal Lipstick in 880 Magnetic Red. The outside has a beautiful center finish while the […]
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Whether you call it “jumping,” “playing mas,” or whatever, one thing about being in a carnival parade is that your face makeup is going to melt eventually. You’re going to want those touch-ups and masqueraders who wear makeup always finish their beat with a generous helping of powder. I typically prefer a dewier finish, but the sun and sweat always […]
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’m going to say the C word because Origins has a brilliant offer that, if you can turn your mind to Christmas (yes, that C word), is an excellent pre-panic insurance. Money is going to be tighter for everyone this year I feel, and if you buy beauty treats for friends and family, the offers are starting so it’s […]
*Links marked with asterisks are affiliate links, these help Ree with running costs of the blog Priced at As a big fan of Magic Away concealer from team Tilbury, I was super excited about the brand new Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Concealer. I have the details here with swatches, a full review and before and after photos, plus comparisons to […]
Clionadh Auric Deep Iridescent Multichrome Eyeshadow ($17.99 CAD for 0.05 oz.) has a grayish-brown base with multichromatic shimmer that shifted from yellow to peach to orange with a very smooth, reflective sheen. FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Clionadh Embellishment (P, $10.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Clionadh Ochre (P, $15.00) is cooler […]
When it comes to aesthetic eye concerns, “solutions for puffy under-eyes” is one of the highest google searches. But, a close second, and something dermatologists and plastic surgeons are asked about all the time, is “under-eye hollows.” You may hear your doctor refer to this area as the tear trough, and with age, it can appear hollow as we lose […]
Picture this: You’re getting ready for a night out. Your hair is done, your makeup is flawless, and the outfit’s a slay. The final touch? A little perfume, of course! But wait — instead of your signature scent in a fancy bottle, you’re thinking of reaching for something a little more… naturally-derived. That’s the thought process behind vabbing, a practice that […]