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What is the oldest beauty product you still own?

What is the oldest beauty product you still own?

What is the oldest beauty product you still own? What is it? Do you still use it?

I have plenty of products that are nearing seven years in age. Powders are fine, though I can't say I use much, if any, of it. I know I've swatched some of my older eyeshadows, at least! I keep glosses and lipsticks...

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Rant & Rave: Bronzer

Rant & Rave: Bronzer

This Week's Topic: Bronzer

Share: Tell us what you love, hate, or are otherwise indifferent to about bronzer. What drives you bananas? What makes them necessary?

my answer: I very rarely reach for it. Perhaps because I'm naturally warm-toned and medium in color I don't think about bronzer, but the...

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How do you know if a makeup product has gone bad?

How do you know if a makeup product has gone bad?

How do you know if a makeup product has gone bad? What signs do you look for?

For a lot of products, smell is a big indicator. The next would be texture. But generally, any change in smell, consistency/texture, or color are all strong reasons to toss.

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

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Most Overrated & Underrated Under Eye Concealer

Most Overrated & Underrated Under Eye Concealer

Over & Under: Most Overrated & Underrated Under Eye Concealer

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 UNDER EYE CONCEALER.  Don't forget to...

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Is there a beauty product that you will never use?

Is there a beauty product that you will never use?

Is there a beauty product that you will never use? Any particular reason?

Pretty much anything that makes lashes grow. I'm totally freaked out by them.

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

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Do you admire any celebrity's makeup (or makeup style)?

Do you admire any celebrity's makeup (or makeup style)?

Do you admire any celebrity's makeup (or makeup style)? Who?

I don't follow celebrities much, so nobody comes to mind... unless we can count the lovely Queen of Blending as a celebrity (she is to me!), because then everything she does is magic!

Thanks to JKJ for today's question! Do you have a question...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #160

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #160

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: I hauled everything BUT beauty this week, haha!  I picked up lots of Christmas gifts for friends and family :)
  • Weekend plans:  Stay out of the rain!
  • Favorite winter accessory?:  Scarves!  And I put rainboots on my Christmas list, so I hope those will be my new...

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What historical era would you love to see a collection of?

What historical era would you love to see a collection of?

What historical era would you love to see a collection of? What brand would you have do it?

I'd love to see something inspired by the Renaissance! I think I'd want a brand like Guerlain to do it, because they know how to create some really beautiful packaging/powders.

Thanks to VickyM for today's...

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Have you ever been in a makeup rut?

Have you ever been in a makeup rut?

Have you ever been in a makeup rut? If not, how do you keep yourself out of one? If so, how did you get yourself out?

Oh, of course! One of the best things about the beauty industry is that there is always something new and exciting just around the corner, so for me, it is often some new product (or...

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