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Glossier Lidstar Review

05/15/2018

Among other things, eyeshadow is one of the products people have been begging Glossier for. Staying true to the minimalist Glossier vibe, I was excited to see that Lidstar is a liquid/cream shadow formula as I find those to be the most user-friendly. When you have a cream or liquid shadow in a flattering shade...

Christian Siriano x elf cosmetics

05/09/2018

When makeup and Project Runway alum legend Christian Siriano collide, good things are bound to happen. This isn’t the first time that he’s jumped into the makeup game though. Christian Siriano launched a makeup collection back in 2009 for Victoria’s Secret and has collaborated with other accessible brands like Starbucks, Spiegal, Payless, Kiss and Lane...

Urban Decay Backtalk Palette Review

05/02/2018

The is a recent release that I was particularly amped up for. I’m in a pink/mauve/dusty rose mode as of late so this monochromatic selection of shades totally spoke to my desperately seeking spring soul. Urban Decay definitely knows how to do a palette and this particular one intrigued me enough that I would have...

Men’s Grooming: Duke Cannon

04/30/2018

I really enjoyed listening to Fat Mascara’s most recent episode with Garrett Munce, Products Don’t Have a Gender. The topic of men’s grooming products and how they are marketed was at the top of my mind when I came across a soap from a brand called Duke Cannon. I was attracted to the product for it’s...

Miracos Makeup Brush Review

04/25/2018

I could never, will never have enough makeup brushes. It’s a fact. I’m impressed with how technology has advanced to create synthetic makeup brush fibers that mimic animal hair and perform well in liquids, cream and powders. Miracos Makeup reached out to partner on this post, offering to send me their synthetic Premium Bamboo Makeup Brushes....

How to shave your face

04/23/2018

I am writing this post for 3 reasons. I have no shame. People ask me about this topic all the time. I sincerely want to help out a fellow hairy girl out there. I’ve been shaving my face for probably 5 years now. For me, this is the best method of hair removal I’ve found...