As much as I enjoy Bourjois’ foundations (especially the Healthy Mix Serum), I must say that their lipsticks normally elude me. I don’t know what they’re like yet for some unknown reason, I’ve never been compelled to give them a try. So why the Shine Edition? Why this one? To tell you the truth, I [...]
Do You Prefer Dupes Or The Real Thing?
© Casther If you Google “dupe for MAC“, you’ll get approximately 3,610,000 results. In fact, if you Google “dupe for [insert random makeup]”, chances are there will be a dupe for it. I don’t know who it was who first coined the term “dupe” for makeup very similar to another (ideas, anyone?) but brands have [...]
Read My Lips: AVON Ultra Color Rich Over Nature Lipstick in Bright Bellis
I must admit, I haven’t been giving AVON lippies much thought until quite recently. I’ve tried a number of AVON lipsticks before but none of them have impressed me. Most if not all of them were drying, waxy and did not feel good on the lips. That is, until this little number came along. The [...]
Smashbox Halo Hydrating Perfecting Powder: Where Are The 2 Hs?
Gosh, I haven’t used loose powder in ages! Loose powder used to be a staple in my makeup routine but after discovering gems like Guerlain’s Meteorites and the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder, I find myself using those to set my makeup instead of loose powder as they don’t only set my foundation in place, they [...]
Do You Wear Foundation Lighter Or Darker Than Your Skin Tone?
Photographed in the wrong light or makeup faux pas? You decide. Tabloid magazines often catch celebrities in their most unflattering form and more often than not, the caption has absolutely nothing to do with reality. It’s just like pressing the pause button when you’re watching a video and it happened to stop right at the [...]





