Splurge vs Steal Concealers

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It’s been quite a while since I’ve done a Splurge vs. Steal post and it’s long overdue. This is the first I can remember where the splurge wins! First let’s talk about the steal-L’Oreal True Match Super Blendable Crayon Concealer ($8.95). True Match Super Blendable Concealer has been repackaged as a crayon instead of a tube [...]

FusionBeauty: Over 40 Beauty Must-Haves

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Most of us like to change up our makeup routine in the summer. I’d rather spend more time outdoors than making up my face, but like the demanding and vain woman I am, I still want to look my best–I know you understand. So, inevitability I switch from my regular foundation to a tinted moisturizer. Now, [...]

Cargo Cosmetics Spring 2011: Please Mr. Postman

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Oh please Mr. Postman bring me a letter from CARGO. The CARGO Voyages Spring 2011 Collection has the cutest travel theme! The pouches, with the air mail stickers,  remind me of the ‘old days’ before cell phones, texting and facebook when people would actually use paper and pen to write a letter! I had a pen-pal [...]

Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Eye Base

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This pretty pink primer (say THAT three times) is just what the makeup doctor ordered for oily, crepey eye lids.  Launched on QVC in December, Tarte Smooth Operator is a heavy duty primer that acts to cement eye shadow on your lids–really it’s THAT strong! The two other eye primers I regularly use–Urban Decay Primer Potion and [...]

Giveaway: DDF Skincare Bestsellers!

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Today’s giveaway is sponsored by DDF Skincare . Something I really like about DDF is that their products are divided into categories; cleanse, treat, moisturize and protect. This makes shopping for the right product for your skin easy peasy which can be confusing and frustrating with other brands. One DDF product I am never without is the DDF Glycolic 10% Toning [...]

One, Two, Three Custom Color Specialists

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  Beauties, Three Custom Color Specialists has stolen my heart….and cheeks….and lips….and under eye area! Every brand has an image and a sort of “personality.” Urban Decay is edgy, Bobbi Brown is polished, and Clinique has a reputation for attracting the teen crowd. Three Custom Color Specialists’ personality is charming. It’s like the best friend you’ve [...]

New from BeneFit!
Confessions of a Concealaholic

Beauties, you know how I’m always blabbering on about primers and concealers right? Well BeneFit must have heard my cries because they have come up with the Confessions of a Concealaholic kit; a darling palette that does just that–primes and conceals,  how great is that? And that’s not all… from now until 2/23/10 you get free shipping on your purchase [...]