When E.l.f. first released their matte lip colors, I didn't initially understand the hype. YouTubers and bloggers were raving about them, but when I tried them--in Natural and Tea Rose--I was thoroughly underwhelmed. They didn't look great on me, but I later realized the problem was color selection. I chose two of the palest shades … Continue reading E.l.f. Haul Update #3: E.l.f. Matte Lip Color
Please forgive my overt reference to the classic claymation Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer--the holidays are nearing and I have carols on the brain. If you haven't seen it, stop right now and do so. I'm sure it will play on ABC Family at least 238 times between now and Christmas. In one sad scene, Rudolph … Continue reading The Island of Misfit Makeup: Much-Loved, Forgotten Products (NYX Love in Florence)
This post was supposed to review multiple E.l.f. products, but I've decided to devote it entirely to E.l.f.'s new line of clay eyeshadow palettes. I am so torn on this product--if I'd combined this review with other products this post would be ridiculously long. So I'll get to the Studio Blush and Undereye Setting Powder soon, … Continue reading E.l.f. Haul Update #2: Clay Eyeshadow Palette (Review)
I mentioned in a post earlier this week that I added two foundations to my recent E.l.f. Haul. Umm, make that three--I have no self-control on my quest for the perfect drugstore foundation. First I bought the Beautifully Bare Foundation Serum, which I really disliked. I have a review on that one here if you'd … Continue reading E.l.f. Haul Additions: Flawless Finish Foundation (Review)
Two weeks ago I posted my E.l.f. Haul, so this week begins the product reviews! I've had a blast trying out so many products from one of my favorite brands, and of course, I must start with the strangest-looking makeup brush I've ever seen. E.l.f. Beautifully Precise Multi-Blender Massager Brush ($12): When I saw a sneak … Continue reading E.l.f. Haul Update #1: Beautifully Precise Multi-Blender Massager Brush, Illuminating Palette, and Perfect Finish HD Powder
I feel like I'm arriving late to the primer party. I've tried a few in the past--usually samples of Smashbox primers I received in Ipsy bags or Sephora Play boxes. I've always felt sort of "meh" about them. But I've had so much trouble recently with foundations sinking into fine lines, creasing, making my pores … Continue reading The Quest for the Perfect Primer: Hard Candy Sheer Envy Skin Perfecting Primer (Review)
Rose Gold is a universally-flattering shade. It works on just about every skin tone, in every season, for any purpose. For this reason, both drugstore and high-end makeup companies have been releasing rose gold themed makeup palettes over the last year, and today, I'm putting four drugstore palettes to the test. So without further ado … Continue reading Battle of the Drugstore Rose Gold Palettes
Beauty and the Bluestocking 