March 8, 2016

Saem Eyeshadow Palettes Are On My List of Makeup To Avoid

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Saem Eyeshadow Palette

I had a discussion with myself last week and it includes a lot of “NO MORE EYESHADOW PALETTES!” but then I saw the Same Eyeshadow Palette and I was all like, “But one more won’t hurt….”

I’m putting the Saem Eyeshadow Palettes on my list of makeup to avoid but I’m not sure how long I’m going to last.

Halp?

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March 8, 2016

Byredo Pulp the Perfume I Love to Hate

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Byredo Pulp

Byredo Pulp Ea de Parfum is a fragrance I absolutely love to hate all over. I have a rather special love hate relationship with this perfume where some days I’m left asking myself, “What would I do without it?” and other days where I’m about ready to fling it across the room.

If you’re reading poor reviews on Byredo Pulp most will tell you it smells like over ripe fruit. If people are being extra snarky you’ll hear them saying it smells like rotten fruit.

Hmmm!

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March 8, 2016

Bobbi Brown Nude Finish Tinted Moisturizer Review & Swatches

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Bobbi Brown Nude Finish Tinted Moisturizer

Bobbi Brown Nude Finish Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 ($46) is a newly formulated nude, tinted moisturizer that was introduced for the Spring 2016 in 9 shade selections. As a fan of Bobbi’s original tinted moisturizer, I decided I wanted to try out the Nude Finish version as it did sound intriguing with it’s sheer, lightweight formula.

It’s not official but I believe Nude Finish will replace the original Tinted Moisturizer formula which appears to be disappearing quickly from a variety of locations. For example, Sephora.com only has a single shade in stock and Nordstrom isn’t carrying it at all.

This is a shame as I actually prefer the original formula compared to the new version.

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March 8, 2016

Introduce Yourself to a New Gourmand Niche Fragrance

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Twisted Lily Fragrance Samples

I think I speak for the masses when I say we each want to find our own individual, unique signature fragrance. That one (or two or three or four or five) fragrance that’s super special so special that it’ll have people question, “What are you wearing?”

There are tons of fantastic designer fragrances as well as celebrity fragrances and perfumes available on the market but many of them are pretty generic and aren’t terribly unique.

This is one reason I prefer indie and niche fragrances. Niche or indie fragrances always offer something a little different, something quite special, and in many cases something truly unique.

If haven’t yet ventured into niche fragrances here’s a good way to introduce yourself to them! Actually not only to introduce yourself to a new niche fragrance but how about introduce yourself to a new gourmand niche fragrance or several in fact!

Here’s how!

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