Let's talk about s… kincare, makeup, etc.
The post you were supposed to be reading today is about Rimmel and their anti-cyberbullying campaign, but once again the British brand is being overshadowed by their upstart Yankee cousin, CoverGirl. CoverGirl, in a move that's perplexing basically everyone, is launching (or has launched? It's a little bit unclear as some of the products aren't... Continue Reading →
If you haven’t heard by now, Victoria’s Secret sucks. More specifically, Victoria’s Secret Chief Marketing Officer, Ed Razek, sucks. According to a new interview in Vogue, the CMO has a very specific vision for the annual fashion show, and that vision doesn’t include plus size or trans models. Their show is a “fantasy”, they have... Continue Reading →
Today Cruelty Free International announced that CoverGirl has become the world's largest certified cruelty-free makeup brand. Cruelty Free International, formerly the 'British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection', has existed for over a century and from its inception has aimed to end experimentation of any kind on animals. They've awarded their Leaping Bunny Certification to... Continue Reading →
What in the holy hell is happening with Deciem's founder? Let me back up: Deciem is the parent company of The Ordinary, the company that's proven that decent skincare doesn't need to cost an arm, a leg and our first born. Their most notable release was their foundation almost two years ago; with two coverage... Continue Reading →
As Halloween approaches, it's time to put my creepiness on display. I know that I complained about fall yesterday, but I'm really not that mad about it. This is the time of year when my love of scary things goes from off-puttingly odd to charmingly enthusiastic. From now until Halloween I'm on trend, yo. Anyway.... Continue Reading →
I have a confession to make: I really like drama channels on YouTube. I don't remember how I first found channels like Petty Paige and Peter Monn, but I enjoy the two of them. I know there are a ton of drama channels but I don't like some of the bigger ones, like Here For... Continue Reading →
By now I'm sure you've heard that beautyblender launched a foundation. It's vegan and (supposedly) full coverage, matte, long wearing and good for all skin types. It's also exclusive to Sephora. I have some thoughts. Because I'm me, and of course. First of all, why are there 25 shades of light/medium, and 7 tan/deep shades?... Continue Reading →
Recently I've been all about reading PopSugar for makeup and beauty news. Some of it is terrible and PopSugar doesn't have the best writers; they remind me a lot of C.S. Lewis in that they give the reader very little detail and we're left to make the rest up on our own. Using my imagination... Continue Reading →
I hadn't planned to do another news-type post, but then I saw on PopSugar that Luna Lovegood (ok, the actress who plays Luna) is starting her own vegan, cruelty-free beauty subscription box. YAS LUNA YASSSSS! From here on I'm going to do my best to call this lovely, wonderful actress by her actual name, Evanna... Continue Reading →
Tarte has had a rough few months. Between the Shape Tape shade debacle, the boring releases and the April Fool's joke gone wrong, they're struggling when it comes to PR. I generally like their products, but they've made some missteps. Now they're re-releasing their "sister brand", Awake Beauty. I don't remember this brand ever being... Continue Reading →
So... there's a new blush trend. It's yellow. Like, actual fucking yellow. As if someone was sitting in a field of dandelions with a toddler and allowed them to rub the pollen all over their face. And it's shimmery. I don't know why this is a thing. I'm practically speechless. Thoughts?
I think my love for Lush has been well established at this point. I've only found a handful of products that I didn't love immediately and I kind of love that they're so eco-conscious. When they introducted their Naked Shower Gels I thought the idea was really cool, and less plastic ending up in landfills... Continue Reading →
There's a new brand at Ulta: Flesh, the prestige brand from Revlon. Where do I even start? First, the name. Flesh. I'm not the kind of person who gets weird about certain words, but the name alone makes me think of Buffalo Bill. IT PUTS THE LOTION ON ITS SKIN! Ahem. The tagline for this... Continue Reading →
I don't normally feel the need to comment on YouTube drama, but sometimes I just can't help it. A few days ago, Jackie Aina posted a video claiming that an unnamed black, female drama YouTuber in another country had hacked her email and stolen $1500 from her. She made a whole bunch of claims in... Continue Reading →
Ulta has a three-question foundation quiz that (supposedly) will give you the perfect product for your needs. The options are coverage, finish, and benefit (anti-aging, long wearing, etc.). You make your choices, and Ulta gives you options from various brands at different price points. Is this new? Did I miss when this was launched? WHY... Continue Reading →
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