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Bobbi Brown Holiday Lipgloss Trio

Bobbi Brown Holiday Lipgloss Trio ($38.00 for 3 x 0.14 fl. oz.) includes these three shades: Bare Sparkle (champagne with pearl), Pastel (soft pink with pink pearl), and Aubergine (deep grape plum). This was easily the holiday product that I used...

Bobbi Brown Holiday Lipgloss Trio ($38.00 for 3 x 0.14 fl. oz.) includes these three shades: Bare Sparkle (champagne...

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Estee Lauder Spring 2012 Collection: Topaz

Estee Lauder Spring 2012 Collection: Topaz

Estee Lauder Spring 2012 Collection: Topaz

"My inspiration behind the collection was vacationing in Arizona, enjoying the warm sun, the amazing desert colors and the shadows that play on the sand and rocks. I was thinking of a gorgeously healthy-looking woman that had an element of fantasy in her...

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This Week's Sales for January 3rd, 2012

This Week's Sales for January 3rd, 2012

Feel free to share any upcoming deals you've spotted!

  • EBATES:  Drugstore.com (12%), Pur Minerals (10%), SkinStore (8%), DermStore (7.5%)
  • GILT: Amore Pacific (1/3)
  • HAUTELOOK: Caroline Chu (1/2), Valera (1/2),TruDerma (1/3), Terax (1/3), LightStim (1/4), Sprayology (1/4), Cures by Avance (1/5), Amal...

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What was the first beauty brand you used?

What was the first beauty brand you used?

What was the first beauty brand you used? Share!

I believe the first products I bought were Benefit (followed by MAC; I think they were nearly on the first day), but if it was just used, then MAC, since that's what my best friend used at the time!

Thanks to Vivian for today's question! Got a question...

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Bobbi Brown Naked Plum High Shimmer Lipgloss

Bobbi Brown Naked Plum High Shimmer Lipgloss ($23.00 for 0.24 fl. oz.) is described as a "rosy brown with pink pearl." It's a pale pink-mauve and gold shimmered rosy plum hued gloss with tons of sparkle and high gloss shine. This one looks phenomenal when worn, because it...

Bobbi Brown Naked Plum High Shimmer Lipgloss ($23.00 for 0.24 fl. oz.) is described as a "rosy brown with pink pearl." It's a pale pink-mauve and gold...

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NYX Seafoam Green Eyeshadow

NYX Seafoam Green Eyeshadow ($5.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a green-teal with a white frosted sheen and chunkier silver sparkle. It's a bit like MAC Aquadisiac, which also has a similar grit. Urban Decay Minx has a darker appearance, almost leans less green. Make Up For Ever #168 is much...

NYX Seafoam Green Eyeshadow ($5.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a green-teal with a white frosted sheen and chunkier silver sparkle. It's a bit like MAC Aquadisiac,...

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5 Bright Red Creme Nail Polishes

5 Bright Red Creme Nail Polishes

5 Bright Red Creme Nail Polishes

There are so many nuances to red creams, but I love a really good bright red cream!

  1. Essie Too Too Hot
  2. Zoya Sooki
  3. Butter London Pillar Box Red
  4. China Glaze Hey Sailor
  5. Rescue Beauty Lounge Chinoise

What's your favorite red creme nail polish?

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Clinique Almost Lipstick for Spring 2012

Clinique Almost Lipstick for Spring 2012

Clinique Almost Lipstick for Spring 2012

Inspired by Black Honey’s signature colour statement, Clinique introduces seven new, ultra-flattering, sheer shades to the Almost Lipstick line-up. The hues range from natural nudes to pretty pinks to violets and reds. All shades are completely wearable and...

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Do you collect makeup?

Do you collect makeup?

Do you collect makeup? Do you use pieces you collect?

I would not call myself a collector, as I intend to use makeup and am not trying to save it or preserve it. I don't regularly pull out pieces to admire or look at them in any way. There are times where I want to own all of a certain formula, if...

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