Review – 6 recent matte lipstick launches: Chanel, Hourglass, Merit, Prada Beauty, and Westman Atelier

Comparing new matte lipstick formulas from Chanel, Merit Beauty, Hourglass, Prada Beauty, and Westman Atelier

New Sisley-Paris Eye Products: review and swatches

Sisley-Paris recently launched some new products that I’ve been really enjoying and wanted to share with you all - the Ombre Eclat Liquide Liquid Eyeshadow and the Phyto-Kohl Star Waterproof Eyeliner, which are not new, but recently launched with new shades. *Note: all products in this post were gifted, but all thoughts and opinions are … Continue reading New Sisley-Paris Eye Products: review and swatches →

Fall 2021 Foundation Edit

After my first base edit, I thought I was done buying foundations for awhile, but there have been some really incredible foundation releases over the past year or so. So here we are, with another edition of the base edit with some all new formulations. For reference, I have combination/oily skin - oily in the … Continue reading Fall 2021 Foundation Edit →

Armani Lip Power Lipsticks: Review and Swatches

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted on here, hasn’t it? It’s been difficult to devote time to writing full length reviews with work and life being so busy, but I’m back now with a fantastic lip launch I couldn’t just keep to an Instagram post. Armani Beauty has consistently made some really great lip products, … Continue reading Armani Lip Power Lipsticks: Review and Swatches →

Ilia Beauty Fall 2019 Reviews and Swatches

Disclaimer: The products in this post were gifted by the brand. However, I was not obligated to post about them, and my opinions are always formed with a critical eye. Ilia Beauty was one of the first “clean” beauty brands that really caught my eye as having products that went beyond that uber natural minimalist … Continue reading Ilia Beauty Fall 2019 Reviews and Swatches →