I had not used any Clinique products for years but after researching Clinique’s policy against animal testing I purchased Clinique Lash Doubling Mascara and I love it. Clinique products are 100% fragrance free and allergy tested, so this mascara is perfect for my overly sensitive eyes. The brush and formula is amazing and [...]
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Best New Mascara Innovation
29May08A mascara wand that spins is quite frankly the coolest thing I have seen in a while!
Recently, a reader sent me a new product to try called Spinlash. I did some research and learned that Spinlash is a mascara wand that rotates 360 degrees to apply mascara without clumps and to separate your eyelashes, resulting [...]
Best Eye Makeup Remover
08May08I’ve spent years scrubbing, scouring and irritating my eyes trying to remove my mascara and makeup at the end of the day. Ladies, here is our solution: The Body Shop Chamomile Gentle Eye Make-Up Remover.
With a few drops on a cotton pad, my eye makeup was swept away. I held it for [...]
Best Lash Primer
06Dec07In my quest to search for the perfect mascara, I discovered MAC Prep and Prime Lash primer. MAC Prep and Prime really does what it’s supposed to. This lash primer goes on white and dries to almost clear and helps your mascara stick and build to your lashes. And best of all, it helps to [...]
Using a primer before applying foundation or any makeup to your face really helps- and I love Colorescience Line Tamer! Colorescience is a mineral make-up line that contains all natural ingredients and no harsh chemical or additives. Colorescience mineral make-up is actually skin beneficial instead of penetrating and harming your skin- it’s makeup that’s good [...]
Best Blush and Best Bronzer
15Oct07Ok, so I finally gave in to the hype and purchased NARS Orgasm Blush and Laguna Bronzer. NARS Orgasm blush has been on numerous best-seller lists and has been an Allure magazine “Best of Beauty” award winner each year. Sephora even called Orgasm “the perfect blush”. NARS Orgasm blush is an absolute cult favorite [...]
My New Favorite Lip Gloss
16Sep07I have just discovered the best new lip gloss. Bath and Body Works carries C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Tint in tint number 1137 and it’s fabulous! C.O. Bigelow Tint No. 1137 is a barely there pink tint that’s a little shiny. Bath and Body Works’ C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Tint tingles your lips with minty [...]
Revitalash is the most effective product I have ever used- this stuff really works! Revitalash is described as an eyelash conditioning product, but it truly made my eyelashes grow longer and stronger. I had gaps of space in my eyelashes from too much curling and Revitalash grew my eyelashes back! One simple swipe of Revitalash’s [...]
Best Lip Balm
05Aug07I am a self-described “Chapstick” or lip balm junkie- I re-apply it at least every 30 minutes. Therefore, I know a lot about which lip balms last longer, feel better, look good and actually help your lips. The most important thing I have learned about the best lip balms: you don’t have to [...]
Best Lip Gloss
05Aug07Real Simple magazine has taught me you don’t have to spend a lot of money on a lip gloss. According to Real Simple magazine, you should save your money when it comes to buying a lip gloss. However, there is something to be said for high quality ingredients and great colors. Here are some of [...]