Tabs had a special connection to flowers, and I’m not just referring to how he nibbled on my snapdragons and gerbera daisies. He loved the colors, the fragrances — oh, the fragrances! You know, just before he headed over the Rainbow Bridge, we redid his 10-year business plan, and it included developing the fragrance notes from his favorite flowers into […]
The week before your period can be a bear. Can I get an “Amen!”? Many women encounter premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms that range from annoying to debilitating: bloating, acne, depression, irritability, nausea, headaches…the list goes on. This PMS balm uses lavender, clary sage, and marjoram to calm some of those frustrating PMS symptoms and decrease period pain. How It Works […]
NYX Blueberry Baller Glow Shots Liquid Eyeshadow ($10.50 for 0.25 oz.) is a very pale sky blue with a transparent base and a mix of silvery-blue and brighter sky blue pearl and shimmer throughout. FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). ColourPop Moon Daisy (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop The Crab […]
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Formula Overview $42.00/0.11 oz. – $381.82 Per Ounce The formula is supposed to be “ultra-pigmented” with a “matte” finish that is transfer-proof and wears for 16 hours. The majority of the shades were nearly to fully opaque in one layer, while they applied evenly and smoothly across […]
The Western world was introduced to the Korean beauty term “glass skin” more than half a decade ago. K-beauty experts like Peach & Lily’s Alicia Yoon talked about it on podcasts, Instagram feeds were flooded with what previously seemed to be impossibly dewy skin, and K-pop stars became the prime examples of the coveted complexion trend. But it was a […]
I haven’t hit pan on a product in so long… I honestly think the one and only one was probably MAC Margin from so, so long ago. — Christine Join Discussion
Some lovely, melty-textured makeup bits that’ll see you through the rest of summer and take you nicely into Autumn. Oh God! The A-Word! I hate myself for even using it, because the summer months are what I live for, but all good things must come to an end. Also, the summer holidays stress me out more than they ever relax […]
Moonlit Seduction Pat McGrath Moonlit Seduction Mothership Eyeshadow Palette ($128.00 for 0.68 oz.) is the newest Mothership and includes three matte shades and seven shimmer shades (which ranged from metallic to intensely shiny and sparkly). In the past, the last two shades in each row have been domed and deemed “special” shades, and while the shades in these positions in […]
*Links marked with asterisks are affiliate links, these help Ree with running costs of the blog Priced at Here’s a look at the the Cult Beauty Advent Calendar 2022. The 2021 edition was a roaring success and this one is looking pretty good with another high value. LIVE UPDATES: Follow me HERE on Instagram. What’s in the Cult Beauty Advent […]
Intense Coral Chanel Intense Coral Water-Fresh Blush ($50.00 for 0.5 oz.) is a light-medium orange-leaning coral with strong, warm undertones and a satin finish, once it dried down. While it did not appear particularly amazing swatched on my arm, it did apply quite well to my cheeks with a brush. Sheer coverage, buildable to semi-sheer Must be applied to back […]