My recent visit to Mrs. Green’s Natural Market brought me also to the cosmetic/toiletries aisle. Was really shopping for daikon and almond milk though ;). Besides carrying the wonderful PeaceKeeper Cause-Metics, they also carry an awesome new brand, Primitive Natural Makeup. I wasn’t going to miss an opportunity to test their lipsticks; I was solo …
Lisa Stickley & Stephanie Johnson: Vanity Case Innovation
Cute little makeup cases excite me! My current favorite is Stephanie Johnson’s Mumbai Collection. I love seeing the new designs that people can dream up e.g. the double pocket, the tall vanity, etc! Really wish Lisa Stickley would have more American stockists. Paying for international shipping on top of an expensive vanity case is a …
Lush Review: The Ex-Factor Bath Cocktail
A perfect bath to chase away any blues (post-breakup or otherwise). This bath cocktail has a citrus-lime fragrance punctuated by a muskiness/woodsiness. It’s quite masculine; I didn’t mind though (kind of like sleeping in a boyfriend’s t-shirt). Reminds me slightly of Aquolina’s Blue Sugar (would be great to use post-bath for guys). Once I bought …
My London Cosmetic Haul
Before venturing to the United Kingdom, I fantasized about what cosmetic brands I wanted to buy. Besides learning about a country or culture through its food & drink, I learn via its cosmetics. The obvious choices were brands that were not readily available in the U.S. I had narrowed the list down to Sleek, Gosh, …
Lush Review: Perennial Garden Bath Cocktail
My Perennial Garden bath cocktail was a sweet white powdery floral citrus blend. A perfect before sleep treat. My mind is always busy with some mundane thought but all I could think of were the pop-pops of the bath bubbles for a change. All I needed was a rubber ducky to sail on by. 1 …
Pacifica Frangrances
I’m so glad I finally gave Pacifica a chance! I had always wanted to try their products but it wasn’t until a rave YT review which reminded me I had kept aside one of their catalogs for future purchasing. Sephora had a generous coupon code not too long ago so I went ahead and bought …
Anya Hindmarch Makeup Case
I’m such a nut for make up bags- you’ve seen them; the ones with the double compartments in which you can store your favorite brushes and mascara and with a bottom section large enough for all your cosmetic goodies. I’m not picky on whether it’s coated canvas or smooth heavyweight nylon but Anya Hindmarch’s version …
A Vanity Essential
I really love CVS’s dual storage system for cotton balls and cotton buds (~5 in. diameter x ~5 in. tall, weighs ~1 lb.)! Keeps all your vanity essentials dust-free and also saves some desk space (which is an issue for me). I don’t tend to use cotton pads or makeup sponges but they will also …
For the Lipstick Queens…
For those of you who want to proudly display your lip product possessions and obsessions, I have the perfect holders and caddies for you! *Photocredit: Various eBay Sellers
Beginner’s Choice: NYX Cosmetics
If you are just starting out in makeup, I highly recommend NYX palettes and products for their awesome color pay-off and prices which won’t hurt your wallet. My favorite palettes are The Makeup Artist Box S106, The Bronze Goddess, and Winter in Moscow (great for smokey eye looks). Please check out NYX’s website for more …
