Beauty in Real Life

Global Goddess I Define Eyeliner

05/21/08 at 05:28AM

A great product that delivers on its promise. Easy to apply, goes on smoothly, and blends like a dream. Great for a no fuss sexy eye.

Global Goddess Exotic Eyes Lash Building Mascara

05/21/08 at 05:25AM

Love this mascara. Does what it's supposed to do and looks great. A must for any makeup bag!

Aveda Control Paste

04/23/08 at 07:12AM

This product is amazing. It can be used on all lengths, but if your hair is chin length or shorter it's even better. It's a great way to get the piece-y look, without weighing down your hair. It smells delish and washes out like a dream. If I cou...

Bobbi Brown Everything Mascara

03/19/08 at 07:52AM

I'm a Bobbi Brown fan. I love many (if not all) of her products. I have to say that I tried this mascara and loved the results. I didn't experience a lot of smudging or flakiness, unlike others that I have tried. It went on smoothly without clump...

avon horizon blush

I know you're thinking right now....Avon? Isn't that a little...um....grandma?Well...no...not really.About twenty years ago...when I was in my teens...wait a minute did I just say 20 YEARS AGO?! Wow...I feel really old right now...I think I need a mo...

beauty 101 - growing out bangs

Bangs are definitely hot this season. If you don't have them now, chances are you considered getting them at some point. Especially after seeing a celebrity (such as Katie Holmes) looking so fantastic with them.I have to confess. I took the plunge an...

beauty buys under $10 - cover girl's cheekers blush

To me...this is a product that should go into the Beauty Hall of Fame..it's that good.Not only is it insanely inexpensive...hello, it's $3.99! It also comes in eighteen different shades that are suitable for a wide range of skin tones.I picked up my ...

beauty buys under $10 - neutrogena healthy volume mascara

Those of you that are familiar with this blog, know of my slight aversion to mascara.I am getting better though.In addition to the Bobbi Brown mascara I purchased a couple of weeks ago, I just added this to my makeup bag.I had originally seen the ad ...

reviewing the classics - o.p.i.'s lincoln park after dark

I love to have my nails painted and color doesn't scare me. I also love to get manis and pedis, but there isn't always the budget or the time to get them as often as I would like.As a result, I have become fairly good at doing them myself, and I have...

maybelline dream mousse blush

On a mission to try and make frugal purchases, I picked this up at my local Ulta. They even included a coupon, so instead of $7...I got mine for $6.Yippee...right?Wrong...I should have kept the $6.Let's start with the positives...The packaging of the...