Diptyque 34 Collection Review and Photos: La Prouveresse, Le Redoute, & 34 Blvd Saint Germain, Clay and Porcelain Jar Candles

You are looking at three gorgeous jar candles from Diptyque’s Collection 34. Each of La Prouveresse, 34 Boulevard Saint Germain, and Le Redouté come in oval shaped, non-standard jars (where the standard for Diptyque is a round, glass jar). La Prouveresse and Le Redouté are poured into one of a kind, clay jars, […]

Bobbi Brown Nude Finish Illuminating Powder in “Golden” and “Buff”: Photos, Review, & Swatches

Back when I reviewed Bobbi Brown Nude Finish Illuminating Powder in “Buff,” I told you I was already planning to buy “Golden” as well. My thought was that Golden would make a nifty, sheer, summer bronzer or touch-up palette. And here’s the truth: Golden actually does work for me as a pseudo-bronzer.

Bobbi Brown Blush Duos for Spring 2016: Review, Photos, & Swatches of Sand Pink/ Pale Pink Blush Duo

I’ve told you that bronzer is my favorite cosmetic item and that I’d be sad without it. Sometimes I get so caught up with bronzer that I don’t even think about using blush. And that’s a shame, because bronzer only takes me so far. I am horrid at the contouring thing, and as […]

Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment, Kevyn Aucoin’s The Sensual Lip Balm, and Lierac Hydra-Chrono Lip Balm – Review and Photos – Part 2: Lip Balms and Treatments Series

Welcome to Part 2 of the Lip Balm and Treatment Series, featuring lip balms from Fresh f21c (again), Kevyn Aucoin, and Lierac. First thing I want to touch on is the difference between the Fresh Sugar Nourishing Lip Balm I reviewed in Part 1, and the Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment here in Part […]

Bobbi Brown’s (Rasp)Berries: Swatches and Comparison of Lipsticks in Hot Raspberry- 02, Blue Raspberry- 05, and Bright Raspberry

I love to search for patterns and compare similar things. So when I recently tried on Bobbi Brown’s Nourishing Lip Color in Bright Raspberry, I asked myself, “how many different raspberries from Bobbi Brown have I worn over the years?” The answer was: “a lot!” Along with the “Peonies” and the “Pinks,” the “Raspberries” […]