My Sunday Riley swatching frenzy continues with an overview of the Soft Focus Finishing Pressed Powder, available at Barneys for $40. I initially ordered this online sight unseen (the lack of blog-generated swatches for this particular was troubling) and settled on the 105...
This is the first in a series of many swatch-laden Sunday Riley product reviews. When I arrived at Barney's, I was informed that the Sunday Riley lip color counter testers had just arrived; much to my chagrin, they were not available for purchase...
The Sunday Riley line, available exclusively at Barney's NY, features a scientifically cutting-edge range of skin care free of harmful chemicals and additives (labeled "green technology") as well as a newly-released collection of cosmetics, the likes of which are receiving a noteworthy amount of...
Above: My mom and I with the kind and generous Edward Bess! Foundations, especially from difficult to find lines, are an all-encompassing pursuit for me. That is probably why I have not just one but TWO Edward Bess Sheer Satin Cream Compact Foundations...
I change foundations a lot. While I used to think this fickleness was part of an eternal quest for "the one," I now realize that I really enjoy the journey associated discovering new formulas. In fact, I now have a variety of...
This post is dedicated to all the pink lipsticks I currently love and carry... 1) Lancome Rouge In Love in Sweet Embrace (#307) This light nude pink lipstick has a creamy texture that provides great coverage, moisture and a soft sheen that wears evenly and comfortably....
Earlier this month, YSL released their Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Stains online at Sephora, sending the beauty community into a frenzy of curiosity. In light of their limited accessibility, accurate swatches were difficult to come by online. Since I tend to gravitate...
I never tire of the eternal quest for the quintessential foundation. As a NC 20-25, I gravitate towards a medium to full coverage light foundation with yellow or golden undertones. The foundation needs to be sensitive skin friendly, last most of the...
While I have committed to almost exclusively writing about cosmetics in this blog, there are a few issues outside of the makeup realm that I deem review worthy. One is the topic of purses. I could actually rationalize that even a purse...
Until the summer of 2011, I had used the Hourglass primer regularly as the base before my foundation...it was smooth and glowy, but didn't do a particularly fine job of controlling oil production or setting makeup. I did, however, appreciate that it was...
