In examining the various (and many) flyers displaying the cosmetic wares for the Holiday season of such beauty focus havens such as Sephora and Ulta, I am always blown away at some of the looks then put forth. Surely some are meant for the pure WOW factor.
For example, in the most recent receipt of [...]

By now, reader diva, you may be thinking, “another review on mascara; that’s just what I needed!” But, I felt that I owed it to you, and I did not want Heather’s old standby mascara to get all of the glory. As Heather so astutely pointed out in her “Maybelline Mascara Showdown” post “some [...]

I know we’d all like to pretend that our skin is perfect all the time, but occasionally mother nature brings that particular game of make believe to a grinding halt. Luckily, preventing and fixing skin issues doesn’t have to be expensive, and you don’t need to spend hours on a daily skin-scrubbing routine. Here are [...]

Looking for a way to look fresh-faced and dewy despite drearier winter weather? Check out L’Oreal Bare Naturale All-Over Mineral Glow, an all-over face color that can be used any day, whether you’re going all out with makeup or staying fairly natural. This sheer, very slightly shimmery mineral powder brightens up my whole face but [...]

Initially, I thought I’d be all alone in this great big blog. Stop laughing. It has a big heart. When I emailed a couple of friends to let them know it was reasonably safe to stop by and peek, though, my dear friend Janet emailed me back with a response that had ALL CAPS in [...]

A fantastic red lipstick is nearly always in style, especially around the holidays. This year, true red is the must-have shade. Matte reds are the hottest look, but a little shine (not shimmer) works, too. If you haven’t tried a really red lipstick before, it can be a bit daunting. If you’re willing to give [...]

Sometimes I stand in the makeup aisle and wonder why every company needs so many types of mascara. I know that some people want longer lashes, some people want thicker lashes, some people want both, and some want all of the above in waterproof with sparkles. But if you’ve taken a good look at the [...]

I’m a big fan of mineral foundations, for several reasons. For one thing, mineral makeup doesn’t usually contain oil or other irritants that make my sensitive skin go crazy. Minerals feel more natural on my skin, too, and I was all too happy to escape that cakey liquid makeup feeling. I also think mineral makeup [...]

Makeup brushes are one thing I have a hard time finding at discount stores. Well, I could find some. Finding ones that I’d actually want to use on my face is another story. Most of the time I buy brushes when I make a much-needed trek to the city, or I shop online. I was [...]

Physician’s Formula has a new Organic Wear line that includes the Natural Origin Loose Powder I’ve been using as of late. The company says this line is 100% free of harsh chemicals, synthetic preservatives, parabens, GMOs, synthetic colors and synthetic fragrances and is cruelty free.
Physician’s Formula Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Loose Powder ($13) is [...]