Did you all know that there's a site that gives you actual, human money back for shopping online? It's not a gimmick or a scam. They just give you money back. Yeah, it's Ebates. I feel like this is an ideal time of year to talk about it, since any reasonable person wants to avoid... Continue Reading →
My favorite mascaras under $10
Since you guys seemed to enjoy my $10 and under foundation post, I thought I'd do a few more posts on "budget-friendly" products. I use quotes here because all of our budgets are different and we may have different financial priorities and... you get the idea. This time I want to talk about mascara. I... Continue Reading →
Shopping page updates!
Hi folks! If you're feeling a bit overwhelmed with the coming shopping craze I may be able to help. I've updated my Shopping page with sale information and codes for some of my favorite sites. I hope you find it helpful, and try not to get trampled!
My favorite foundations under $10
I've been trying out a lot of foundations lately. A. Lot. Most of the foundations I've tried have been ok. A few have been really good. Here are some really good and inexpensive foundations, grouped by brand, in no particular order. Rimmel Back in the day, I was a huge snob about Rimmel, as I've... Continue Reading →
E.L.F. haul!
So I got a few things from E.L.F. This is another one of those brands that I love because they consistently sell quality products at a great price (meaning cheap). There are five full-size products in this haul that I didn't pay for; the site was running a fall promotion, so I received two lip... Continue Reading →
I freaking love Walgreens
I don't typically like drugstores. Most of them (around here anyway) are old and a little grungy. I go in for cold medicine and prescriptions and then get the hell out. Walgreens is different, and I weirdly love being in my local store. It's bright, clean, the employees are helpful and I always feel like... Continue Reading →
$1 makeup and sheet masks?
Thanks to ThaTaylaa, I've discovered a site that sells makeup, sheet masks and accessories for $1 each. For real. She made a video showing a bunch of stuff she purchased and doing a first impression, which inspired me to place a whopping $12 order. When the stuff arrives I'll show off my haul and let you... Continue Reading →
Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge vs. BeautyBlender
I'm not gonna lie... I looooved my BeautyBlender. Fucking. Loved. It. I received it in a subscription box and used it for a few months and once I got the hang of it (because the idea of using a sponge was odd to me), I was over the moon. My makeup had never looked better... Continue Reading →
Milani code!
Milani Cosmetics is celebrating the launch of some new highlighters and the end of summer by giving us a code! Use SPECIAL15 for 15% off your entire order. I'm a big fan of Milani in general. I've only tried a few of their products but I've been impressed with how well they perform, and even... Continue Reading →
Essence “haul” and discount code
I finally received the stuff I ordered from Essence during their Labor Day sale. I hesitate to call it a haul since the entire order cost $18, but I did get a fair few things. I used a couple of the items last night and a full review is forthcoming but in the meantime, I... Continue Reading →
Guys. SALES!!
So it's Labor Day weekend here in the US and since I know you're not here for a history lesson I'll spare you the stories about the fight for the five-day work week and workplace safety measures after the Triangle fire. We'll talk about makeup instead, and some of the glorious sales happening this weekend.... Continue Reading →
“How can you afford all this crap?”
I frequently get asked this question, and as much as I'd like to say I'm just a good shopper it takes a lot of time and effort to not spend thousands of dollars on items whose sole purpose is to make me look and feel pretty. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but I'm... Continue Reading →
Teresa's Big O(pinion) 