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MAC Black, Silver, Gray Eyeshadow Swatches

MAC Black, Silver, Gray Eyeshadow Swatches

  • Black Tied is a matte black base with silver sparkles on top. The color payoff is decent but the texture is on the drier, almost chalky side. It has a velvet finish. It is similar to NARS Night Breed.
  • Carbon is a...

MAC Black, Silver, Gray Eyeshadow Swatches

  • Black Tied is a matte black base with silver sparkles on top. The color payoff is...

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5 Fun Vampy Lipglosses

5 Fun Vampy Lipglosses

5 Beautiful Vampy Lipglosses

To be honest, this was a rather tall order -- I haven't reviewed very many vampy lipglosses, so I'm extremely eager to hear from all of you on what your favorites are! It is fall, so maybe I'll try and review some deep, dark lip colors but would love your suggestions.

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What age were you when you started to wear makeup?

What age were you when you started to wear makeup?

What age were you when you started to wear makeup? Why did you start? What products did you start out with?

I think I was sixteen or seventeen when I blew a ton of allowance on Benefit Cosmetics, but I wasn't allowed to wear makeup in high school, so I didn't get much opportunity to wear it! My best...

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Tom Ford Santal Blush Eau de Parfum Review & Photo

Tom Ford Santal Blush Eau de Parfum Review & Photo

Tom Ford Santal Blush Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Santal Blush Eau de Parfum ($195.00 for 1.7 fl. oz.) launched a month or so ago. After the first spritz, I get hit with a tidal wave of musk. Then the sandalwood really comes through and spills over the musky undercurrent. There is also a floralness around...

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Foundation Matrix 2.0 - Submit via Form

Foundation Matrix 2.0 - Submit via Form

Foundation Matrix 2.0

If you're not familiar with the Foundation Matrix, the purpose is to help you find potential shade matches in a foundation you're interested in.  The way you do this is by finding a foundation you do use that you already know your shade for, and then you move along the...

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Items of Intrigue, Vol. 006

Items of Intrigue, Vol. 006

Items of Intrigue, Vol. 006

It's amazing how many new products roll out each week--how any one person could actually keep up with them all seems like an impossible feat to me! Here are five items that caught my attention this week:

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Estee Lauder Holiday Compact Collection 2011

Estee Lauder Holiday Compact Collection 2011

Estee Lauder Holiday Compact Collection 2011

To celebrate the holiday season, Estée Lauder invites you to experience the unique and collectible Good Fortune Metal Compact and Solid Perfume Compact Collection. Each year, Estée Lauder unveils a stunning, limited-edition collection full of extravagant...

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How do you remove makeup smears and stains from clothes?

How do you remove makeup smears and stains from clothes?

How do you remove makeup smears and stains from clothes? Or carpet...

I'm excited to read your answers, because I don't have a clue! I wear all black whenever I am really swatching things - I have "swatching pants."

Thanks to Ericka for today's question! Got a question idea? Submit yours here.

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