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Does makeup make you feel more confident?

Does makeup make you feel more confident?

Does makeup make you feel more confident? Less? The same?

More confident usually, sometimes about the same, and rarely less. The point of makeup (at least, at its base) is to enhance, so foundation definitely makes my skin look better, which leads me to feeling better about the way I look. It doesn't...

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Survey Says... August 8th, 2012

Survey Says... August 8th, 2012

  • Your skin tone/coloring:
  • Where do you apply your makeup?
  • What kind of lighting do you apply makeup with?
  • What would you change about your makeup set-up?
  • Your skin tone/coloring: Medium, MAC NC30-ish (I think I'm finally dead-on NC30!)
  • Where do you apply your makeup? For full makeup, second bathroom. For...

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Have you ever been impressed by the makeup in a movie?

Have you ever been impressed by the makeup in a movie?

Have you ever been impressed by the makeup in a movie? What movie?

I really liked the makeup in Alice in Wonderland (the version with Johnny Depp)!

Do you have a question idea? Submit yours here.

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Beautiful Beginnings with Essie

Beautiful Beginnings with Essie

Beautiful Beginnings with Essie

What was the first Essie product you ever tried?  Did it pave way for a real romance or did it put you off the brand entirely?  What was the first product you purchased?  Did you love it? Hate it? Still own it?

my answer: The first Essie product I ever tried was...

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Do you like getting beauty makeovers?

Do you like getting beauty makeovers?

Do you like getting beauty makeovers? Whether at a counter or by a friend!

No, not usually. I have a hard time just sitting there, and my eyes blink like crazy when other people do my makeup. I've only liked a handful of makeovers, most notably when Nicholas Lujan @ the Vegas MUFE boutique did my...

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Rant & Rave: Liquid Concealer

Rant & Rave: Liquid Concealer

This Week's Topic: Liquid Concealer!

Your Mission: Tell us what you love, hate, or are otherwise indifferent to about liquid concealers. What drives you bananas? What makes them necessary?

my answer: They're super easy to blend out/spread out over the skin, and they can have an illusion of being more...

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This Week’s Sales for August 6th, 2012

This Week’s Sales for August 6th, 2012

Deal Sites/Rebates

  • EBATES:  Clarins (14%), Drugstore.com (12%), Pur Minerals (10%)
  • FAB: Hey Honey (8/7)
  • GILT:  Clean Program (8/8)
  • HAUTELOOK:  Mirabella (8/6), Joey New York (8/6), FHI Heat (8/7), Orly (8/7)
  • IDEELI:  Tweezerman (7/31)
  • MR. REBATES:  Proactiv (40%), Sheer Cover (40%), WEN (40%),...

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Is lip liner necessary?

Is lip liner necessary?

Is lip liner necessary? If so, what prompts you to use it regularly? If not, do you ever use it? What keeps you from using it?

Honestly, I'm usually testing lip color, so I rarely use lip liner, since it serves to alter the color as well as extend the wear, which would render a test worthless! I use...

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Most Overrated & Underrated Red Lipstick

Most Overrated & Underrated Red Lipstick

Over & Under: Most Overrated & Underrated Red Lipstick

There are always products that receive endless raves, but they don't always live up to our expectations or work out as well as they do for others.  Share your picks for most overrated and underrated RED LIPSTICKS.  Don't forget to share your...

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