Wondering which products are going to be right up your alley and which ones are total flops? Well stay tuned because in the next few days and weeks I will be reviewing some of the hottest products around. Here’s what’s on tap: * Maybelline Stiletto Mascara * Products by Prescriptives, including a Face Primer, Blush, Eye Cream and more * DEX loose mineral pigments * The newest formula of Crest Whitestips Exciting stuff, huh? I can hardly wait to dig into all this stuff and share my impressions with you. Have you tried any of these products? Care to give us a sneak peek of what I can expect? If so, let us know. If not, stay tuned for the whole scoop. Have a great weekend! Image: Drugstore.com [Read more]

Concealer. Sometimes we can’t live with it, but we definitely can’t live without it. There seem to be a zillion formulas of concealer on the market, and for each formula, there are several shades. Choosing the right concealer for your complexion and the flaws you’re looking to hide can be quite a challenge. In my quest for finding the perfect concealer, I stumbled across Mary Kay’s Color Concealer and I’ve been hooked ever since. Its formula is creamy, but not gloppy. The coverage it provides is thorough, but not paint-like. There are several colors, but not so many that you’re left with your head spinning as to which one is your best choice. And the best part? If you are buying through an Independent Beauty... [Read more]

Congratulations! You’ve found the perfect lipstick shade. That’s Major Accomplishment #1. Now, to tackle Major Accomplishment #2 – keeping that glorious lipstick off of your teeth! Not to worry, it’s actually quite easy to do. Here, a few tips to keep your new shade on your pout and not on your chompers: Use a lipstick primer before you slather on your color. This quick tip helps keep lipstick in place and eliminates bleeding and the color migration. Dust lipstick with a loose powder to set the color. Just grab a facial tissue and separate it into 1-ply. Place the tissue over your lips, then dust on the powder. Voila! A set look without the powder showing through. And finally, after applying lipstick (particularly when... [Read more]

Let’s face it, ladies. Even in the winter our fabulous selves can end up shiny, leaving a mess of the makeup we so diligently applied that very morning. So what’s a girl to do? Grab some of these Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets, that’s what! For only $4.76 on Drugstore.com, you can get yourself some of these awesome little sheets to stuff everywhere from your handbag to your car’s glove compartment, to your desk at work to wherever. Any time you glance in the mirror and see a little oil slick forming, grab a sheet and dab it over the shiny areas to restore your beautiful finish. I use these daily and promise you your makeup will remain in tact, but the grease will be gone. They’re handy and easy and completely... [Read more]

Happy Valentine’s Day! The other day, I asked you what you were getting yourself for V-Day and suggested the uber-cute Candy Hearts Lip Duos. But just in case yummy tasting lip gloss isn’t your thing (huh?!?), here are a few other items you can pick up for yourself on the cheap. And, of course, since this is Love Day and all, everything here is a truly fantastic girly pink! Treat your nails with Black Radiance Bold & Sexy Salon Lacquer in Provocative. This lovely pink hue boasts a long-lasting salon formula which withstands anything your busy life throws at it. The best part? You can snag this polish for only $3.99 at Wal-Mart! Keep your pout kissable (and pink!) with Tropez Ultra Glaze Lip Gloss in Perfectly Pink. This... [Read more]