The Beauty Sample

««Press Sample»» After you’ve been playing with makeup and buying makeup and blogging about makeup for a certain amount of time, you reach a point where almost nothing phases you. Sure, there are the collections/items that excite you and spur you to purchase, but it’s rare that a new release will jump out at you [...]

There are some beauty products where you look at the price tag and scoff, thinking “why on earth would anyone pay that much for a ________ (insert outrageously overpriced item here–Clé de Peau LE version of the La Crème, I’m lookin’ at you!! [kind of a ridiculous example but you know what I mean])?!”. But [...]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I was inspired by Paris’ 12 Best Things of 2012 post, so I decided to do my own in honor of the new year. My list is mostly beauty-related, but there is one oddball in there. Take a look and see!

««Press Sample»» I had never heard of IT Cosmetics before until very recently, when I began hearing some buzz about the brand. What sealed the deal for me, though, was when Best Things in Beauty began raving about the brand (here and here). If the queen of high-end, high-quality makeup can’t say enough good things [...]

««Press Sample»» Yes, I’ve got more lovely Jouer goodies to share with you guys today! In case you hadn’t noticed, I’ve really been loving this brand lately. I just love the simple, paired-down aesthetic of the line–it’s a little reminiscent Laura Mercier…except with way cooler packaging! Jouer offers superior formulas, lovely textures, super wearable shades, and intelligent packaging. [...]

So the other morning, I’m wandering through the beauty counters blowing off steam when lo and behold–there was a Kevyn Aucoin counter directly in front of me. Kevyn Aucoin!!! This was particularly exciting for me because a.) I had never actually seen any items in person or tried anything from the brand; b.) I’ve heard SO [...]

I remember reading a review on Shiseido’s Luminizing Satin Face Color a while ago and being really curious about it. I always hear rave reviews on Shiseido’s products, but for some reason the brand doesn’t quite get the recognition it deserves. I put both BE206 and RD103 on my “lemming list”, where it was quickly [...]

Burberry usually isn’t one to release limited-edition products–but boy, when they decide to, they do it right! I’ve been dying to post my review of this miraculous powder for days–but I’ve also been really busy studying for finals and writing a paper, so apologies for not getting this up sooner. I’m sure you’ve gotten your [...]

There are 2 different types of blushes: there’s the kind that makes people say “Wow, that blush looks fantastic on you!”–and then there’s the kind that makes people say “What are you doing differently? Your skin looks fabulous!”. Edward Bess’ Quad Royale in Monte Carlo falls in the latter category. These cheek palettes are meant [...]

I’ve been so excited to share this review with you guys. There are actually several other reviews that have been waiting to be posted (and really should have been-I got them waaaay before I got the Shimmer Bloc)-but I just couldn’t wait to share this amazing product with you! It’s the Laura Mercier Shimmer Bloc [...]