A few weeks ago, I reviewed an Amazon buy which included a magnetic mask. In general I liked it, but wasn’t in love with the smell or the fact that it left my face feeling a bit dry. Now, unbeknownst to me, the team at ELF had included their magnetic mask in their January influencer … Continue reading Comparing Magnetic Masks with ELF Cosmetics
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Last year, I was first introduced to the silicone blending “sponge” by way of The Makeup Show and their goodie bag which contained a silicone blender from Makeup Drop. At the time, if I’m being 100% truthful, I was less than impressed. It wasn’t for me, but being the makeup/beauty hoarder that I am, I … Continue reading The Silicone Blender Showdown
Last week Pantone, the authority on all things color, unveiled the 2018 Color of the Year, Ultra Violet. The color authority described ultra violet as “A dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade…inventive and imaginative, Ultra Violet lights the way to what is yet to come”.And while this vivid purple is certainly on-trend for bridal fashion … Continue reading Pantone 2018 Color of the Year: Ultra Violet Translated for Bridal Beauty!
Now that we’re firmly in the holiday season, that also means that the weather is officially cooler. And for me that means it’s time for my semi-annual skincare routine where I shift 90% of my skincare focus to keeping my skin hydrated and flake free. If you remember, I have sensitive and awfully dry skin, … Continue reading Beauty Stocking Stuffers: Quick Fixes for Thirsty & Flaky Skin
Did you know that today (Saturday, July 29th) is National Lipstick Day? To celebrate, tons of beauty brands are either offering completely free lipsticks (no purchase necessary) or a complimentary lipstick with the purchase of other goodies. To celebrate, I decided to do a number of lip looks today while also testing out some other … Continue reading Marc Jacobs Eye-Conic & National Lipstick Day
If you’re a bride to be, your makeup choice for your wedding day is probably a big deal right now. Whether your wedding is around the corner or even a year or more out it’s not strange to start cruising Pinterest and Instagram for beauty looks and hairstyles. And while you might be wondering whether … Continue reading Primed & Ready: A Look at a New Wave of Primers
So, since I moved into my new place two months ago, work and the settling in process have left me woefully behind in beauty reviews. So, now that I’ve streamlined The Anti Bridezilla to focus almost exclusively on beauty/skincare and travel…I can get back to these reviews! Over the last two months I’ve had a … Continue reading New Beauty Goodies: A Quick Nay & Yay Session!
Now if you’ve spent a fair amount of time on this site, you’ll notice that over the past year, beauty content has taken an increasingly more important role! And part of that is because I’m beauty obsessed - and a self admitted makeup and skincare hoarder. The other part is because I’ve taken on a … Continue reading TAB Beauty: Pre-Spring ‘17 Game Changers in Beauty
Now many of the items I’ve featured this month have been more aspirational gifts than something that would be considered a typical stocking stuffer. But today’s feature is equal parts traditional stocking stuffer and essential “must-haves” to survive through the other side of winter looking no worse for wear! Skincare is a topic where I’m happy … Continue reading TAB Beauty: #HolidayBridesmaidsGifts – Skin Essentials
With Christmas around the corner, it’s easy for brides-to-be to feel overwhelmed with not only wedding planning, but gift giving! Lucky for them, this month I’m focusing on fab beauty finds that make wonderful holiday gifts (also known as stocking stuffers) and will double as wonderful bridesmaids gifts! And especially with these next few series … Continue reading TAB Beauty: #HolidayBridesmaidsGifts – Palette Parade!