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Does your workplace have a policy on wearing fragrance?

Does your workplace have a policy on wearing fragrance?

Does your workplace have a policy on wearing fragrance? What is it? Since I work from home and I guess you'd have to say I'm the boss, then no policy. I can't remember any previous employers having a policy, but it's entirely possible and I didn't bother to really remember it (because at the time, I...

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5 Must-Have Burberry Beauty Products

5 Must-Have Burberry Beauty Products

Continuing on with our look at brand must-haves, here are my top five favorite formulas from Burberry! It's fairly well-edited brand, so they have only a few formulas, a lot of classic, basic shades, and their powders have an exceptionally soft, silky feel while lipsticks wear well and feel great on...

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If you stopped buying makeup today, what would you run out of first?

If you stopped buying makeup today, what would you run out of first?

If you stopped buying makeup today, what would you run out of first? Last? I would run out of skincare or foundation first--I don't have many moisturizers with SPF in them, so I could see that being a crisis. I think I have enough eyeshadow to last me at least ten lifetimes. :)

Thanks to Lorrie for...

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5 Must-Have Burgundy Lipsticks

5 Must-Have Burgundy Lipsticks

Reader Rashmi requested a top five of burgundy lipsticks, and I have to say, finding a really lovely burgundy lip color that's permanent is difficult. It seems to be a favorite hue to go-to for limited edition collections, though.

  1. OCC Black Dahlia -- is a deep, dark burgundy with a hint of brown that...

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If you only had time to apply makeup to one part of your face, what part would it be?

If you only had time to apply makeup to one part of your face, what part would it be?

If you only had time to apply makeup to one part of your face, what part would it be? Like eyes, under eyes, lips, etc. Brows! They usually add a lot when they're defined/filled-in. If not brows, then I would say face (like foundation + finishing powder).

Thanks to Maja for today's question! Do you...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #213

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #213

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul:  Received my philosophy order from last week (Gingerbread Man (6 oz), Almonds & Cream, Barely Glazed, Cranberry Twirl, Golden Butter Candy, White Cranberry, Granny's Homemade Apple Pie, Mulled Wine, and Raspberry Glazed).  I ended up placing a Bath & Body...

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What's your signature scent?

What's your signature scent?

What's your signature scent? (Of all-time or of the moment...) All-time, Tom Ford Oud Wood. Of the moment, Arabian Oud Kalemat or Tom Ford Amber Absolute.

Thanks to Kim for today's question! Do you have a question idea? Submit yours here.

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Philosophy 30% off Friends & Family Sale, Ole Henriksen BOGO 50% Off, and More!

Philosophy 30% off Friends & Family Sale, Ole Henriksen BOGO 50% Off, and More!

BEAUTY.COM: $15 off $75, must click banner (above) or link. Now through 12/22.

THE BODY SHOP: 50% off with code SAVE50, now through 12/24.

  • CAUDALIE: Purchase the Winter Duo hand and nail cream ($15 value) for $10...

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Has a pet ever destroyed a beauty product?

Has a pet ever destroyed a beauty product?

Has a pet ever destroyed a beauty product? Share your stories! (If you don't have a pet-story, feel free to share a child, sister, partner-related destruction story instead!) I don't think so... I can only recall Mellan destroying half a drum stick from Rock Band and a wooden camel figurine (the dog...

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