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JD Glow Galaxy Shadows (x15) & Illuminators (x6) | Swatches

JD Glow Galaxy Shadows (x15) & Illuminators (x6) | Swatches

JD Glow has been on my radar of brands I've been following on social/watching to review in the future, and as a lot of the beauty community has looked to highlight and support Black-owned beauty brands recently, it was time to dive into this brand! I bought 15 of the JD Glow Galaxy Shadows ($7.50 for...

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Best Products of the Week | Vol. 246

Best Products of the Week | Vol. 246

Happy Saturday! I always enjoy seeing what makes up the week's top ten highest-reviewed products, so I hope you find it somewhat interesting as well! :)

Editor's note: not sure why Deep is showing... will have to have my developer look at it on Monday!

What was your week in review like?

  • Your skin...

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Best of Kosas Color & Light Palettes

Best of Kosas Color & Light Palettes

Here's a look back on how well the Kosas Color & Light Palettes ($34.00) performed! I really loved how there were two versions of each duo, a low intensity and high intensity, specifically designed to bring the color concept to lighter and deeper skin tones.

The High Intensity duos offer greater...

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What are three things you've learned about your preferences that have helped you make better purchases?

What are three things you've learned about your preferences that have helped you make better purchases?

I’ve learned that I like to build up my blush, so I know that the types of formulas I’ll reach for and use on my own accord are ones that are buildable and very blendable (because I don’t like to spend too much effort blending out cheek colors). I like wearing a billion colors at once, so...

— Christine

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Friday Finds & Check-ins, Volume #553

Friday Finds & Check-ins, Volume #553

Share your recent beauty purchases or rediscovered favorites in your stash (for those on low/no-buys!), chit chat about weekend plans, and learn a little more about each other!

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Have you ever put together your own eyeshadow palette?

Have you ever put together your own eyeshadow palette?

Yes, definitely! I haven’t really put one together in a cohesive manner in a long time, though. I usually have all my singles arranged by color and/or finish (sometimes I keep all the mattes together, then organized by color) rather than by a cohesive theme.

— Christine

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The MOTHERload of Most Extreme Opulence | 25 Color Stories for Pat McGrath

The MOTHERload of Most Extreme Opulence | 25 Color Stories for Pat McGrath

It's Pat McGrath's birthday and what better way to celebrate than to do the most over-the-top thing possible: create color stories from any and every palette the brand has released. As always, I highly recommend using color stories as inspiration for your next look using products you already own (try...

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How to Write a Helpful Review

How to Write a Helpful Review

Last week, we chatted about "what makes you leave a review on a product" and "what research do you do before purchasing" and it made me think about a few things with respect to product reviews (in beauty space, of course).

The way I approach reviews is an attempt to be more objective, and it's also...

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