Love this stuff My main criteria for dry shampoo is how my day-two roots feel after a few sprays. If they’re stiff and coated in a thick layer of crusty powder, forget about it! I prefer lightweight sprays that virtually disappear into the hair yet still manage to soak up any jankiness. For years my[Continue reading...] The post Amika Dry Shampoo Is Awesome | Important Lessons on Aging appeared first on Makeup and Beauty Blog | Makeup Reviews, Swatches and How-To Makeup ..read more

Do you watch “The Morning Show” with Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston? If you do, I wonder if the episode that aired last week got your nerdy beauty wheels turning! There’s a scene towards the end where Reese’s character is in her dressing room, and numerous beauty products are displayed in the background. Like the[Continue reading...] The post Checking In | Beauty Nerd Things on “The Morning Show” | Chanel Midnight Red Lipstick | Crazy Brussels Sprouts Stalks appeared first on Makeup and Beauty Blog | Makeup Reviews, Swatches and How-To Makeup ..read more

The beauty, Chanel Le Vernis in Ballerina Sure, everyone needs a classic nude nail polish that’s pretty and presentable, but if it can also make you feel super special when you wear it, then it’s that much more wonderful. That’s how I feel about Chanel’s iconic pale pink polish, Ballerina. When I wear this milky[Continue reading...] The post Beauty and a Book: Chanel Ballerina and “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” appeared first on Makeup and Beauty Blog | Makeup Reviews, Swatches and How-To Makeup ..read more

This 24H Super Stay Skin Tint seems to be everywhere lately! Super Stay Up to 24HR Skin Tint delivers buildable light-to-medium coverage for a skin-like finish and a natural, radiant look. Vitamin C infused vegan formula brightens skin instantly and overtime. 95 percent said skin looks healthy. Resists sweat, humidity and fading. Available in 18[Continue reading...] The post Friday First Impressions: Maybelline Super Stay 24H Skin Tint appeared first on Makeup and Beauty Blog | Makeup Reviews, Swatches and How-To Makeup ..read more

I feel really good in this eye makeup, and the best part about it is it took very little time and effort to pull it together. Apparetly that’s my makeup mantra now, ha! I’m wearing a couple tried-and-true workhorses (a brown long-lasting gel liner from Hourglass and a plum shadow stick from Laura Mercier) and[Continue reading...] The post Makeup of the Day Featuring a New Loose Eyeshadow from Chanel Fall 2023 appeared first on Makeup and Beauty Blog | Makeup Reviews, Swatches and How-To Makeup ..read more

It’s handy to have a full coverage concealer around, even if you don’t like wearing anything close to a full coverage base. I bought a lovely full coverage liquid Dior Backstage Concealer in 4W at Sephora on a whim a few months ago because I liked the ever-so-slightly pearl finish and the creamy consistency. Side[Continue reading...] The post Summer Beauty Buddies: Dior Backstage Concealer appeared first on Makeup and Beauty Blog | Makeup Reviews, Swatches and How-To Makeup ..read more

Ever wonder why Graham crackers are called “Graham” crackers? I was wondering this the other day while swatching the Do It for the Graham Eyeshadow Palette by Beauty Bakerie. Turns out the crackers have an interesting history, and that the word “Graham” is always capitalized because Graham crackers are named after a real person. I[Continue reading...] The post Checking In: A Beauty Bakerie Palette, Hourglass Eyeliners and Enthusiastic Empties appeared first on Makeup and Beauty Blog | Makeup Reviews, Swatches and How-To Makeup ..read more

Hiya! It’s just me, wearing some stuff I bought recently at Sephora — a bronze gel eyeliner (Hourglass Solstice) and a opaque pink gloss (Hourglass Canvas). I loooove this liner! I think the bronze color adds a touch of definition to my lids and lash lines without my making eyes look more hooded (the struggle[Continue reading...] The post Hourglass Solstice Gel Liner and Canvas Lip Gloss | Overheard at Sephora appeared first on Makeup and Beauty Blog | Makeup Reviews, Swatches and How-To Makeup ..read more

I think the more makeup feels like you’re just foolin’ around in art class, the more fun it is! I definitely get that vibe from the Tarte Quick Sticks ($25 each). The artsy girl gang of eyeshadow and pencils comes in six wearable neutral combinations. On my lids is Rose Gold Luster/Brown, which has a[Continue reading...] The post Shiny Lids With Tarte Quick Stick | Thoughts of Sunshine and Spring appeared first on Makeup and Beauty Blog | Makeup Reviews, Swatches and How-To Makeup ..read more

In the last post’s comments, Tatiana (hey, Tatiana!) had some questions about the sheer red gloss Connor and I were wearing the other day: Does the Fenty gloss have a scent or taste? Is it super sticky or just moderately so? I keep looking at them, but haven’t bought one yet. OK, great questions about[Continue reading...] The post A Follow Up to Fenty Heat Gloss, Pie and Half, and All the Errands appeared first on Makeup and Beauty Blog | Makeup Reviews, Swatches and How-To Makeup ..read more