Riding the Waves of Maybelline Color Tattoo Summer 2013 Collection

*Bought with my own money.* I know, I know, there are a bunch of reviews up already and I thought about putting mine up. I figured if you heard it all, then you can just gaze at the swatches. I...

Get Your Candy - L'Oreal Infallible Miss Candy Eyeshadows

*I bought these.* I know you have seen the L'Oreal Infallible Miss Candy ($7.95) eyeshadows all over the web and honestly I didn't expect to jump on the band wagon because by the time I see the...

The Future of Eyeshadow Application

Makeup has evolved into a business of color and technology. What was once considered just a tablet of pressed talc for the eyes has turned into an unbelievable sale of image and accessories. I...

A Quandary and Conniption - My Eyeliners!

*I have nothing to disclose except my makeup sanity.* See the traincase above? This has been with me since the 1980's. This is my first traincase for makeup and it is by Erno Laszlo. The case was...

More Skinn Cosmetics Eyeshadow Palettes

*Bought with my own money.* You saw how much I liked my Skinn Cosmetics Debutante Eyeshadow Palette, now take a look at two more palettes by Skinn. I beg you, click to read more »

Skinn Cosmetics Debutante Eyeshadow Palette

*Purchased with my money.* Some of you may be familiar with Skinn Cosmetics or maybe more so with Dimitri James who has been manufacturing skin care product for ages and still has skin of a 20 year...

Time to Pamper Yourself with The Spa Sonic Skin Care System

*PR sample.* I first mentioned The Spa Sonic here. I wanted to give you a head start on Mother's Day since it is offered at such a great price of $39.99 at Walgreens (online only) down from the...

Charlotte Ronson All Eye Need Eyeshadow Palette in Drea

*Obtained with my own money.* I am ashamed for not being "in the know" with Charlotte Ronson or for that matter fashion since I used to work in the field ages ago. As you know life changes and...

More of My Blushes or Part Deux of My Collection

*Some were bought, gifted, and were PR samples.* In my last blush post I swatched the neutral and most of the cream blushes. In this post the pinks and the peachy pinks to peach/orange are...

My Small Inventory of Blushes - Part Uno

*Products bought by me, gifted, and PR samples.* After taking inventory of my lipsticks, I decided to look over my blushes. My collection like my lipsticks is quite small compared to others and...

Give Mom a Spa Without Breaking the Bank - The Spa Sonic

*Press release.* Mother's Day is coming up on May 12 and for those of you who still don't know what to get your mom, here is an affordable beauty tool--The Spa Sonic. For those not familiar with...

My Small Collection of Mineral Foundations

*All products were bought by yours truly--MOI!* My favorite form of makeup is really mineral makeup. Although, when I grew up mineral makeup wasn't really popular except for Indian Earth which...

Starbox April - Was It Worth It?

*Bought with my own money.* This month's Starlooks Starbox theme is Neutral Colors/Products for all skin tones. I would have called it the No-Color box or the Prime and Set box. All of the products...

A Review of Apivita Skin Care Products - Part One

*PR Samples provided by the brand.* Sadly, I have never been to Greece but I know it is a beautiful country with lots of good food. I really believe my stomach is part Greek because it will choose...

Apivita Skin Products Part Two - My Daily Regimen

*PR samples provided.* In part one on Apivita products, I introduced you to products that would be great additions to a regular skin care regimen. In this post I will show you the products I use...

Look Good Feel Better Week 2013

*I'm required to disclose a relationship between our site and LGFB . This could include the LGFB providing us w/content, product, access or other forms of payment.* Look Good Feel Better Week is...

Okay, I Promise My Last Milani Lipstick Post

*Spent my own money.* Okay, I know you are probably sick of my Milani Color Statement Lipstick posts and I promise this one will be the last one for some time. I just couldn't resist the sale at...

Sneak Peek at What I am Testing Out

*PR samples were provided.* I just wanted to give you a sneak peek at the products I have been testing out lately. They are all skin care products by Apivita, a Greek skincare line based on...

More Milani Products -- Ultrafine Liquid Eye Liner and Eyeshadow Primer

*Opened my wallet to buy these.* I know you have seen these on the A-List blogs and probably read every review there is about these products. I know I have and resisted because I knew once these...

KAPOW! I've Hit Pan!

*All bought with my own $$$.* After swatching my lipsticks, I realized that I really have to check out the rest of my makeup inventory. In my recent excursion into the deep depths of my traincases,...

I've Hit Pan! KAPOW!

The Finale of the Lipsticks and Lipglosses - The Reds and the Wines

*Some were bought by me and some were PR items.* I don't eat meat (turned vegetarian a year ago) and honestly I prefer Chardonnay over a Pinot Noir or Burgundy but when it comes to my lipsticks, I...

My Lipsticks and Lipglosses Part 3 - The Pinks, Some Rose, and Purples

*Some were bought and some were PR samples.* My collection of pinks, rose, and purples is small. I guess what catches my eyes tend to be those milky neutrals which I really should get away from....

My Lipsticks and Lipglosses Part Deux - The Oranges and Peaches

*Some products were bought and some were PR samples.* You saw the neutrals and others in my last post. I have to say I am very much ashamed and embarrassed for having that many. I will have to...

Taking Inventory of My Lipsticks and Lipglosses Part One - The Neutrals, Nudes, and Milky Colors

*Some products were bought and some were PR samples.* Spring is here and I usually purge or take inventory of what I have. Well, mostly in the makeup area. Unlike others who collect makeup, I...

I Had to Get More -- More Milani Color Statement Lipsticks!

*I bought these because I wanted more!* After winning the Milani Color Statement Lipsticks ($5.49) on Twitter which eventually made me fall in love with them, I had to get more. I wanted everyday...

Am I an Alien? No, I am Asian!

I know I have covered the subject on Asian eyes many times, in fact if you search this blog there are some detailed explanations on the anatomy of them. But all that anatomy is pretty much useless...

Milani Color Statement Lipsticks

*I won these on Twitter! Tweet! Tweet!* Milani Cosmetics is one line I need luck when buying because due to their popularity thanks to many bloggers and the pricing of their products, people just...

Rockin' My Hair with Rock Your Hair Products

*Received products to review.* As I listen to Stone Temple Pilots, Ted Nugent, Godsmack, and Rush; all I can think about are my bad hair days. Okay, not quite true but I have to say after receiving...

NYX Cosmetics - Lavender Concealers

*Bought with my own money.* With the weather becoming warmer, I find my skin tone will inevitably change and become warmer in tone due to the melanin activity of my skin. What does this mean? It...