Fragrance

New Fragrance Review: Givenchy Dahlia Divin Le Nectar

Givenchy Dahlia Divin Le Nectar de Parfum, 2.5 oz., $114, online only from Sephora. Also available in 1 oz. for $68 and 1.7 oz. for $94. I absolutely love this new Givenchy scent. I originally owned Givenchy's classic Dahlia Divin, but was on the fence. When I saw that this came out, I knew I had… Continue reading New Fragrance Review: Givenchy Dahlia Divin Le Nectar

Makeup, Tools

Best Full Coverage Foundation Brush

Hello Beautifuls, I know you know my love and devotion toward the Original Beauty Blender, but on occasion this girl needs to kick it old school and use some brushes! So, without further ado, here are my Top 3 Full Coverage Foundation Brushes! (NOTE: this is not in any particular order, because every time I… Continue reading Best Full Coverage Foundation Brush

Nails

Goodbye Acrylic, Hello Gel

So this is not so much a review of a specific product itself, but of my experience on nail enhancements over the past 2 years. When you walk into a nail shop and ask for a full set, more than likely you will be getting acrylics. I have been getting traditional acrylic sets and fills… Continue reading Goodbye Acrylic, Hello Gel

Face, Makeup

Best Cruelty Free, “Natural” Full Coverage Foundation

Best "Natural Brand" Foundation: Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Full Coverage Foundation SPF 15, 1.7 oz, $39. I am a girl who loves me some full coverage foundation, and rarely do I go for the "natural" type products. This Tarte foundation has shattered my view on them. I LOVE this foundation so much, that it has become… Continue reading Best Cruelty Free, “Natural” Full Coverage Foundation

Face, Makeup

New Foundation Review: MAC Pro Longwear Nourishing Waterproof Foundation

MAC Pro Longwear Nourishing Waterproof Foundation, 0.85 fl oz, $32.00. Let me start off by saying, Holy S*!t Balls! This is AMAZING! MAC made a waterproof version of my HG foundation, so naturally I overnighted it to myself the day it was released online. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint.  In fact, a… Continue reading New Foundation Review: MAC Pro Longwear Nourishing Waterproof Foundation

Eyes, Makeup

Waterproof Eyeliner Review: Kat Von D ‘Ink Liner’

Kat Von D 'Ink Liner', Trooper (Ultra Black), $19.    In my original post, Best Long-Wearing Liquid Eyeliners, I mentioned that I had tried pretty much every liquid liner that claims to be long wearing or waterproof. I had tried the Kat Von D 'Tattoo Liner' and mentioned that one had failed my test. However,… Continue reading Waterproof Eyeliner Review: Kat Von D ‘Ink Liner’

Face, Makeup

Dry Skin Foundation Review: Hourglass ‘Illusion Hyaluronic Skin Tint’

Beauty Award: Hourglass 'Illusion Hyaluronic Skin Tint', $55, 1oz. Loooovveeee this formula! Holla to all my beauties with dry skin, have you noticed that for the most part all foundations that are marketed for dry skin are either light coverage, too watery or wipe off in two seconds?! This is not the case when it… Continue reading Dry Skin Foundation Review: Hourglass ‘Illusion Hyaluronic Skin Tint’

Lips, Makeup

How-To: Get the Longest Wear Out of Your Lipstick

Hello Beautifuls! First off, I want to apologize for being MIA for a minute there. Now, without further ado... I think you all can agree that the worst thing about your favorite bold lip color is that it doesn't last very long, smears everywhere when you eat or drink and if you're really unlucky it… Continue reading How-To: Get the Longest Wear Out of Your Lipstick

Eyes, Makeup

Best Mascara for Length, Volume, and Curl

Too Faced 'Better Than Sex' Mascara, .27 oz., $23. This mascara makes your lashes go from "meh" to "Marvelous"! It volumizes, lengthens, thickens and delivers a beautiful dark black that gives you these awesome full dramatic doll-like lashes. I always use an eyelash curler before using any mascara, but it is not necessary to get… Continue reading Best Mascara for Length, Volume, and Curl

Eyes, Makeup

How-To: Waterproof Any Mascara

I am a huge fan of waterproof makeup because I have really watery eyes from allergies and can't stand runny makeup. But, we all have favorite products and, if you're like me, just wish that they were waterproof (i.e. Too Faced 'Better Than Sex' Mascara, why are you not waterproof?!). Well, your wish just came… Continue reading How-To: Waterproof Any Mascara