In my continuous search for easy and effortless makeup, I was quick to pick up the new Maybelline Cheek Heat Gel-Cream Blush in the shade Rose Flush. Available in six shades for $8 (and under), I've heard this gel-cream is very similar to the much loved and more expensive version from Glossier, which are $18 each. Curious, I couldn't say no and so ordered Rose Flush from Amazon. Thank goodness for Amazon Prime, which is definitely one ... Read more...
A Few Drugstore Beauty Faves For January 2020
Yes, I still think it's strange that we're in 2020. I mean, 2020! I have a few new drugstore beauty faves to share with you - it's been a while! If you're following me on Instagram, you might have seen my wear test of the Maybelline Superstay Lip Crayon in Lead The Way. These long wearing lip crayons get nothing but stellar reviews and I concur - the wear time is excellent and the crayon feels so soothing. A Painted Ladies reader loves ... Read more...
Lisa Eldridge Love Of My Life Luxuriously Lucent Lip Color
In the mood for a bit of luxury, I recently purchased Lisa Eldridge Love Of My Life Luxuriously Lucent Lip Color. Like the other Lisa Eldridge lipstick in my collection, it's truly fantastic. Unlike the other Lisa Eldridge lipstick in my collection which is matte, Love Of My Life a sheer color with a glossy texture. One thing I've realized in all my years of loving makeup and blogging about beauty, it's that sometimes luxury ... Read more...
5 Things For Makeup Monday
Happy Monday! It's the first week after the Holiday season where I really feel like I have my bearings about me! I have quite a few things to share with you, let's get started with this week's Fashion Flash. This week's Fashion Flash blog roundup is hosted by Deb, the creative brains behind this group. There are some great blog posts about facelifts, food and cheap but good serums. I've been having fun just being me and sharing some ... Read more...
Coastal Scents Elite 24 Piece Makeup Brush Set
The Coastal Scents Elite 24 Piece Makeup Brush Set is one of those products that makes me take a look back at how far the beauty industry has come over the past decade or so, and just sit back in awe. This set is fantastic and I really wish it had been around back in them olden '90's days when I was first learning about makeup. Back then things were rough! We were buying brushes from art supply stores because real good makeup brushes were ... Read more...