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What was the last impulse purchase that turned out well?

What was the last impulse purchase that turned out well?

Natasha Denona Duo Glows! I overlooked them when the line came out / when they initially launched, but they were both amazing!

— Christine

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What was the last planned purchase that ended up being a disappointment?

What was the last planned purchase that ended up being a disappointment?

NARS Eyeshadow Quads, probably; I had the purchase ear-marked for “next time there’s a sale,” and they weren’t particularly noteworthy in the end.

— Christine

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Readers' Favorites | March 3rd through March 9th

Readers' Favorites | March 3rd through March 9th

Here’s a look at the most loved and most wanted products from the past week, plus three recently submitted looks! You can check out more looks from community members and myself here, or you can submit your own!

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Top 10 Highest-Rated Products | March 2nd through March 8th

Top 10 Highest-Rated Products | March 2nd through March 8th

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! :)

What was your week in review like?

  • Your skin tone/coloring:
  • Favorite look from the week:
  • Your most used product this week:
  • Any beauty discoveries (new or...

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Do you want your makeup to have more skincare benefits?

Do you want your makeup to have more skincare benefits?

Need? No, not really. Want? Maybe? For me, the idea of making powder products sit better on skin by infusing with “skincare benefits” makes sense–give me a highlighter that beams me to Mars but makes me look poreless. The biggest thing for me is that whatever is in my makeup is likely to be...

— Christine

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #487

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #487

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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What does "natural" mean to you in skincare?

What does "natural" mean to you in skincare?

I’m really not a fan of the word “natural” to describe most products, beauty or otherwise, since it’s really a fluffy term these days. For me, it should mean more ethically and sustainably sourced ingredients, packaging that’s easier on the environment, ethical labor, particular attention...

— Christine

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Best Green Eyeshadows 2019 | By Finish

Best Green Eyeshadows 2019 | By Finish

Today, I'm asking for your recommends for Best Green Eyeshadows (specific shades, please!) -- and if you've previously shared your favorites, don't forget that you can always make more recommendations as new products release or you've discovered a new favorite.

The most recommended more matte and more...

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What brands have you moved on from but still root for?

What brands have you moved on from but still root for?

I haven’t “moved on” in the sense that I’ve stopped purchasing products or paying attention entirely, but these are brands that I’m *personally* lukewarm about presently but would LOVE for them to turn it around and change my mind: Guerlain, Too Faced, Tom Ford (yes! many faves but less...

— Christine

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Survey Says... March 6th, 2019

Survey Says... March 6th, 2019

Happy Wednesday! Here's this week's survey, which you can copy and paste and share as a comment.

  • Your skin tone/coloring:
  • How many times do you wear makeup in a week (on average)?
  • Does your makeup vary from the week compared to the weekend?
  • How long does it usually take for you to do your makeup?

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