Bring the spa to your home with The Body Shop's latest skincare lines
One of the reasons I enjoy traveling is I get to escape my life. It's not a terrible life by any means, but it's good to be away from the daily grind every so often. It gives me perspective and allows...
View ArticleWhat you need to know about Pink Sugar Cosmetics
A few months ago, Pink Sugar Cosmetics contacted me for a possible collaboration. "You'll love it,' Laveen Mirpuri, one of the owners, told me confidently. "We really worked hard on the formula, and we...
View ArticleA peek into my makeup storage area
It's been a while since I showed you guys how I organize my makeup! Although these days, "organized" is a loose, loose word I use to refer to my current stash of beauty products. I know I am due for a...
View ArticleAvon wants you to help Kiss Goodbye To Breast Cancer
Be prepared to see all pink this October as it's officially Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Avon is once again joining the fight against this deadly disease. Avon's 2015 Kiss Goodbye To Breast Cancer...
View ArticleMy new fave everyday mascara: The Max Factor Glamour Extensions Mascara
Receiving a compliment is the best way for me to gauge if the new product I'm trying out is something special. The nature of my job allows me access to good cosmetics but honestly, most people don't...
View Article7 Reasons Why Your Makeup May Look Bad On You
Women wear makeup to feel more beautiful and powerful. It isn't necessary, in the grand scheme of things, but it's fun to do and gives a good confidence boost whenever you need it. What's not to love?...
View ArticleQuickie: NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation
Love taking selfies? Then I'm sure you know that sometimes, filters ain't gonna cut it. Sometimes, you need a foundation that will have your back in even the most stressful events, something that will...
View ArticleI love the smell of this new body wash and soap from Lux!
I'm picky with perfumes. I love bright floral scents with a heavy woody or musky base. It must smell expensive and not too common, if possible, and should stay on my skin for a good amount of time. I'm...
View ArticleInterview with Yuko Kameyama, Japanese Makeup Artist for K-Palette
I'm fascinated about everything Japanese - their culture, art, food, and of course, their love for cosmetics! Getting lost in rows and rows of Japanese beauty aisles is one of my favorite things to do...
View ArticleComplete swatches + review: Pink Sugar Creamy Matte Lipstick
My favorite, uber flattering lipsticks are on permanent speed dial but sometimes I just want to let loose with fun colors. I often like trying out different looks to see what might surprisingly work...
View ArticleAnd now, the Pink Sugar HD Lipstick
Are you guys ready for Round 2? As promised, here are the complete swatches of the Pink Sugar HD Lipsticks (P299)! These lippies have a more buttery texture compared to the Creamy Matte Lipsticks, and...
View ArticleMy love affair with Gel De La Mer
Do you know the story of La Mer? About fifty years ago, in 1965, an aerospace scientist named Dr. Max Huber suffered severe chemical burns on his hands and face due to an explosion in his lab. He...
View ArticleThe barely motivational guide to being really, really good at something
Wishing you were good at something and putting those inspirational quotes up on your wall does absolutely nothing to help you be better. This is what works, at least for me!Work hard. This is such...
View ArticleCan the Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleansing Cloths remove heavy makeup?
Cetaphil is loved all over the world for its sensitive skin-friendly skincare. The Gentle Skin Cleanser is a cult favorite because it’s what women (and guys!) turn to when everything else seems to...
View ArticleHow to have a foot spa experience in your own home
We love going to spas to give ourselves a well-deserved treat, but sometimes we simply don’t have the time or the budget to indulge. That doesn’t mean we should skip on pampering sessions though! It’s...
View ArticleCommenter of the month for September and October Gift
Christmas is coming early to the lucky Commenter of the Month for this month! Why? Because she (or he) will win the ENTIRE Pink Sugar Cosmetics collection. That's all shades of the lipsticks, tints,...
View ArticleMy love-hate relationship with the Maybelline Fashion Brow Coloring Mascara
The first time I tried the Maybelline Fashion Brow Coloring Mascara (P395) I was completely put off by the weird brush. It's narrow and barely toothless at the base, but then it immediately widens to a...
View ArticleIf you ever wished makeup is chocolate, the Lunasol Autumn 2015 Collection is...
There's makeup, and then there's luxe makeup. High-end brands trade on more sophisticated colors, the creamiest textures, and the most delightful scents to deliver an experience. It might not be an...
View ArticleThe day I had the best ramen in Shinjuku
It was a Saturday night and I was alone in Tokyo. I didn't really have any plans other than to check out my favorite art store in Shinjuku called Sekaido. It was my last night and I wanted to get all...
View ArticleFive new finds for the skin, body, and hair
Makeup makes us instantly pretty, but workhorses in the skin, hair, and body care department refines what's already beautiful about us - don't you agree? Sifting through my current routine, I present...
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