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Month in Review | June 2016

Month in Review | June 2016

Here's a look at the top 25 products reviewed in the month of June, plus a summary of how many products and brands were reviewed and a break out of ratings! :)

I think it'd be fun to go through what we used, purchased, resisted, and so forth each month, here are some questions:

  1. What were your favorites...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #347

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #347

Share any beauty goodies you may have picked up in the last week or so, or maybe what's on your way or on your wish list for next week or month. :)

  • Haul: Wayne Goss Air-Brush, Smith Cosmetics Smithfolilo and 2x small Laydown Brushes, 1x Large Laydown Brush, Anastasia Butterscotch Lipgloss, Bobbi...

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What research do you do before purchasing a product?

What research do you do before purchasing a product?

These are a few things I personally do when buying something to review, which is about 99% of my beauty purchases, so I doubt they’ll apply to most, ha! First, I look at how much buzz/hype/interest there is in a certain brand and/or particular product; some brands generate interest in any new...

— Christine

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What will make you return a product? (Or would, if no return policy exists in your region!)

What will make you return a product? (Or would, if no return policy exists in your region!)

At this point, I very rarely return, so the only times I do are for: totally wrong color matches (for foundation/concealer) or faulty/broken packaging or product. If I was a normal consumer, I would return products that did not work for me, particularly when products were under-performing/poor...

— Christine

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Are there ever moments where you don't enjoy your makeup collection?

Are there ever moments where you don't enjoy your makeup collection?

The most recent time where I was frustrated was just having to move it from California to Arizona, because of the volume alone. My sister and I individually wrapped a ridiculous number of nail polish bottles (even having donated over half of what I originally had). So, that was a moment where I did...

— Christine

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What are three tips you'd give to someone just starting to get into makeup?

What are three tips you'd give to someone just starting to get into makeup?

1. Don’t be afraid to experiment! Makeup washes off, so there’s no reason not to give a new color/texture a chance if it’s piques your curiosity. 2. Don’t just buy to buy. A curated, thoughtful collection will serve you better than one filled with lots of products that are so-so. You will...

— Christine

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Rant & Rave: Facial Mists

Rant & Rave: Facial Mists

Tell us what you love and hate about...

Facial Mists

They sure feel nice on a hot day or help if you’ve over-applied any powder-based products, but whether they’re doing a lot for my skin, I’m not sure. I keep a few that I happen to have in the refrigerator and use when I need a pick-me-up.

— Christine

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