Why is drawing with lipstick on watercolor paper so entertaining? LOL! Happy Saturday, friend. El Hub and Connor left early this morning to go fishing, so I have a rare Saturday morning to myself. I made French toast and coffee and watched a cheesy “woman in peril” thriller on Apple TV (“Surface,” starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw), and you know what? It’s […]
Palazzo Lisa Eldridge Palazzo Luxuriously Lucent Lip Colour ($36.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deeper, muted red-coral with warm undertones and a natural sheen. Medium, buildable coverage Lightweight, creamy, and smooth Applied fairly evenly Moderate-wearing (3-4 hours), lightly hydrating FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). YSL Dial R E D (114) (LE, $38.00) […]
Vitamin C is, for fair reasons, one of the most lauded ingredients in skincare due to its antioxidant, collagen-boosting, hydrating, and healing abilities. Yet, those with sensitive skin should err on the side of caution — vitamin C can be irritating. Usually, this happens because many products contain a high percentage of the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), […]
You can find everything here – advice, reviews and cheat sheets by category. The function of the blog is to help you find what you do and don’t need in your skincare routine. From the core basics through to the spectrum of retinoid strengths and everything in between, the blog was started to breakdown jargon and present you with both […]
Over the past month or so, I have received a plethora of sunscreens to review, mainly from StyleKorean and Bazzaal and two from Western brands ~ Koa and La Roche-Posay. These reviews were originally posted on Instagram, so I have just copied that format here at my blog. This makes my reviews easy to find when folks are searching for […]
Sydney Grace Peach (Deep) Mystery Bag (2022) Peach (Deep) Sydney Grace Peach (Deep) Mystery Bag (2022) ($35.00) includes six pressed eyeshadows, one loose eyeshadow, one pressed blush, one cream eyeshadow, and one loose glitter (not reviewed). Two eyeshadows–Your Love and Delicate Design–are exclusive to the Deep version. My deep version also came with a blush and glitter that differed from […]
Almost two million people flock to Eloise Head’s Instagram page, Fitwaffle, for daily baking inspiration and guilt-free recipes. The 28 year-old foodie has also recently released a Sunday Times best-selling book, Fitwaffle’s Baking It Easy, which has climbed to the top of Amazon’s best-seller list. We sat down with the wellness expert to chat all things mindful eating, the dangers […]
From TikTok highlighter hacks to intense contouring, there have never been more techniques to learn for those who wish to sculpt their jaw. But if you’re seeking a solution that will last you more than just one makeup application, this breakthrough in the aesthetic treatment world is something to consider. On August 3, 2022, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration […]
Chanel Cuir de Russie, and Luca Turin’s review of it from the first edition of Perfumes, the Guide. I’ve seen people write this perfume off as being too soapy or not enough, but for me, it does just what it’s supposed to do. It’s the classic Chanel blend of florals, toned down a bit, and a barnyardy castoreum, and leathery […]
Clogged pores are a common skincare concern resulting from the buildup of dead cells, debris, sebum, and dirt blocking the hair follicles. To get a better picture, let’s understand what pores are. Pores are tiny openings in the skin connected to the hair follicles and sweat glands. Their role is to release sebum to the surface to keep the skin […]