A few month back we reviewed Ecotools Recycled Retractable Kabuki Brush as a fantastic tool to add to your beauty arsenal. In addition to made from recycled and sustainable materials a portion of sales is donated to environmental organizations. Well know actress and environmental activist Alicia Silverstone has partnered with Ecotools to create a brush [...read more...]
If you’re a connoisseur of cosmetics, you probably share the opinion that what’s in a jar, stick or pallette of color- the product itself- is only part of the experience when opening a favorite or new item. A gorgeous compact or an extra touch like a silky drawstring pouch can instantly influence you to be far more [...read more...]
Regularly cleaning your makeup brushes is key to healthy skin and a smooth makeup application. Makeup brushes can harbor bacteria and dirt which can lead to breakouts. Makeup brushes also absorb body oils and dead skin cells so they need to be cleaned to preserve the life of the brushes. It is generally recommended that [...read more...]
A love of makeup generally comes hand in hand with a love of makeup brushes. A good brush can make a bargain bin powder go on more smoothly and look more polished, and a bad brush can suck the joy out of the most finely-milled, high-end shadows. But price is no indicator of quality, and [...read more...]
There are just some things that I lust for and makeup palettes are one of those things. Palettes are an easy way to care your favorite essentials in a neat (pretty) little case. Shu Uemura has two gorgeous eye and cheek palettes for the Fall, Florescent makeup by Uchiide. The first of these two floral [...read more...]
Just in case you needed designer cotton pads to dab your toner on with you’re in luck because Chanel has got you covered! Add a little bit of luxury to your daily cleansing ritual with Chanel. Developed in Japan and made from the finest hand picked Egyptian cotton these luxurious pads are embossed with the [...read more...]
I have to admit that I was a bit skeptical about using e.l.f. (eyes, lips, face) cosmetics because they are quite ahem…cheap. Each piece costs $1 and their studio line costs about $3 per piece but in general each item is a buck. I’m super picky about what I put on my face because my [...read more...]
While at my favorite makeup store I saw a kit by bareMinerals and decided to try it out. As I’m sure you’re aware of by now, I’m a little OCD about palettes and kits because their just easy and included everything you need. I snapped up this little gem on my way to the register [...read more...]
Welcome to the world of Japanese inspired edgy makeup, welcome to tokidoki. If you are not familiar with tokidoki, it’s a brand that’s been around for about 5 years that makes apparel, footwear and accessories using art and playful characters. tokidoki is a high-end brand that has partnered with other brands such as Levi’s, Mikasa, Skull Candy, [...read more...]
Tarte was sweet enough to introduce us to their limited edition flower child natural eyeshadow palette. This is one of the prettiest palettes that i have come across in a long time. The shadows are showcased in a shiny purple refillable case with a magnetic closure. The outside of the case is beautifully adorned with [...read more...]