It’s so rare that I can push out two test drive posts in less than a week but here we are! Today was the first day for The Makeup Show’s pop up shop here in NYC so I decided to drop by to check it out. Being that it is The Makeup Show—even though this … Continue reading Test Drives: Maybelline, Wet n’ Wild, Pixi & E.L.F.
Tag: matte lipstick
I’ve been meaning to do this quick first impressions review for a few days but life always has a habit of getting in the way! Earlier this month, the team at Kevyn Aucoin sent me a selection of their new Molten Lip colors in matte textures as well as their new Contour Book Vol III. … Continue reading Lip Color Swatches: Kevyn Aucoin & Covergirl
So, this Summer a number of awesome new items (or new to me ~_^) have popped up on the scene which I think would be ideal for your bridal beauty routine. Whether skincare or makeup, when you’re heading off on a destination wedding near or far, it’s good to have an essential set of items … Continue reading Summer Beauty Debuts!
Much like red lip colors, nude lip shades are very personal. What appears as nude on one skin tone may not be the same for others. And I don’t think I have to explain why nude for brown skin tones typically tends to not be the same concept of nude for fairer shades. I’m finishing … Continue reading TAB Beauty: In the Buff with Nude Lips!
Okay, we’re coming into the home stretch of my matte and vibrant lipstick segment within the beauty focused month of May! Today, I’m checking out eight high pigment pink toned shades from six cosmetics brands: Circa Beauty, City Color Cosmetics, House of Uni, NYX Cosmetics, Shades by Gal and Vincent Longo. With the exception of … Continue reading TAB Beauty: Pretty in Pink!
As promised, this week I’m rounding out the month of May with an in depth review of the best in lip colors ranging from matte to vibrant shades. Now as a point of reference for this series, keep in mind that I’m a brown girl…so if I downgrade something as not being true to color, … Continue reading TAB Beauty: Discovering the Perfect Vampy Lip
So, every once in a while, a woman has to revamp her beauty reggie. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut with the same “go-to” makeup look, which is not good! For me, it’s always been a sheer foundation/tinted moisturizer/bb cream, eyeliner, eyelashes and a sheer or clear lip gloss. And it’s great but … Continue reading TAB Beauty: Wet ‘N Wild Mega Last Matte Lipstick
The Anti Bridezilla 