March’s Treats Under Ten: Fusion of Color, Zoya and Aveeno
This month we’re thinking green. Green as in color. Green as in saving green (aka money). Green as in using green, good for the earth products. Green #1 (and 2 actually) belongs to Fusion of Color. For...
View ArticleThe Garden – OCC Spring/Summer 2012 collection
One of my favorite booths at the IMATS show is the OCC (Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics) one. It’s like a wonderland of color. As far as the eye can see are amazing pigments for eyes and cheeks, Lip...
View ArticleStarbox by Starlooks – a true cosmetic subscription box at last
Whenever I talk about subscription boxes I hear complaints that people don’t need or want more fragrance or skincare samples. They are inundated with them and plain old tired of them. Yes if the boxes...
View ArticlePure fun with Purely You Minerals
I love mineral lines and recently the BIZ was sent some small samples by Purely You Minerals to check out. One of the wonderful things about mineral lines are the samples – because most of the products...
View ArticleMakeup Geek Pigments Side by Side
Lisa and Marcia have both long been fans of pigments, AKA loose eyeshadows. In fact, Marcia introduced Lisa to pigments waaaay back in 2003. She asked Lisa if she ever used them and Lisa said nope,...
View ArticleMelanie Mills Gleam Radiant Dust review and swatches
Melanie Mills, the famous makeup artist known for her products that make you ‘gleam’, has a great loose powder option called Radiant Dust ($59). She sent the BIZ sample sizes of all four shades – Light...
View Article3 in 1 mineral color that makes life easy: Susan Posnick Cosmetics ColorMe in...
Susan Posnick, the gorgeous makeup artist to stars such as Cindy Crawford, Diane Lane, and Amber Valletta, found herself faced with a huge challenge: skin cancer. Instead of slowing her down, her...
View ArticlePrimarily pastels: 3 eyeshadow shades from Face Stockholm
Days are getting longer, trees are budding, flowers are blooming, and it’s finally warm again! I have put away my dark heavy shades and made room for light and airy color options. Face Stockholm is an...
View ArticleFun and affordable summer color from Hard Candy!
Summer means fun, bright, shimmery color…and Hard Candy has all that at the best prices you can find! You really can’t go wrong with such affordable cosmetics. This is the line for going out of your...
View ArticleWe’re assimiliating Osmosis Colour Water Color High Intensity Loose Shadows...
Looking for some bold drama for your eyes? Osmosis has what you are craving – loose shadows that have crazy good pigmentation that look like a cream eyeshadow and wear like iron. We are talking about...
View ArticleHalloween ready with 3 favorite Inglot pigments: #79, #52, and #35
I have so many pigments it’s insane. Seriously, if you saw my collection you would insist I get pigment therapy. But with all the colors and brands I have there are a few that I reach for over and...
View ArticlePixi’s Perfect for under the tree, in your stocking, and looking pretty
PIXI BEAUTY has something for everyone no matter what time of year it is. I was sent several of their holiday specials along with pretty Pixi products that work perfectly for a party look. The best...
View ArticleMermaid or Unicorn? Hard Candy can make your Halloween a beautiful one
Hard Candy has created a 2017 collection of products that are perfect for Halloween and beyond. Everything I was sent can be used year round but Halloween is such a special time and these products...
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