I know, I know, I know…it has been too long since my last post. Once again life has gotten in the way. There doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day to get all of the items on my list checked off. This blog just keeps getting pushed to the bottom. So, here I… Continue reading The Best DIY Body Scrub…
Algenist Genius Sleeping Collagen – $98.00I have tried tons of moisturizers and overnight creams and this has to be one of the best. Yes, it is pricey but it is really worth the money. A very tiny bit goes a long way. What I enjoy most about this moisturizer is the texture. It feels thick… Continue reading Products I have been loving…
Here’s the thing. I had a great brow gel, but in my move to go cruelty-free this brow gel is no longer an option. So, I was on the hunt for a great brow gel from a cruelty-free company. I am sure that you can tell by the title that my hunt has not been… Continue reading Brow gel fails…
Has a matte liquid lip seen the last of its days? Or is it still a popular choice? If you look at the popular products that have come out in the last few months, it’s all matte liquid lips. But to my surprise lip gloss seems to be on the rise. Gloss has never been… Continue reading Over matte liquid lips?…
I know there is a lot of controversy out there regarding Wet n Wild…is it, or isn’t it, cruelty-free. Well, I bought this foundation to test out prior to all of the hoopla and I couldn’t just through it away. You know the old adage: waste not, want not. I have been using the Photofocus… Continue reading Wet n Wild Photofocus Foundation…
As I sit here staring at my handsome little beagle, I can’t help to think of all of those animals that are being tested on to make the personal care products that are used by millions daily. In case you didn’t know…beagles are one of the most commonly used animals in animal testing. Why you… Continue reading Cruelty-Free…
This past weekend I thought I would give DIY mascara a go…with very messy and lackluster results. My concoction started with 10 activated charcoal capsules, a few tablespoons of sweet almond oil, a few drops of vitamin E oil, two drops of lavender essential oil, and a pinch of rhassoul clay. The lavender oil is… Continue reading DIY Mascara…
Follow my blog with Bloglovin For a makeup lover, such as myself, makeup remover is a must-have essential part of my evening…and let’s face it, sometimes my morning…routine. I have never been in love with one particular makeup remover and usually found myself cycling through whatever was on sale when I needed to stock up.… Continue reading DIY Makeup Remover…
Sunscreen. It’s important…not only for my over 35 year old skin, but for all skin types. I won’t lie to you–I used to be a tanning queen back when Jersey Shore and GTL were a thing. A) Don’t judge 😉 B) Bonus points if you know what GTL is. Since I have gotten older I… Continue reading Let’s talk facial sunscreen…
As my first makeup post, I am going to talk about one of my favorite topics…mascara. More specifically, high end vs. drug store mascara. I have always been a huge fan of Maybelline’s the falsies waterproof mascara specifically because it addresses all of my wants: lengthens, adds volume and doesn’t run when I tear up…which… Continue reading The debate continues…
mascara&bourbon 