What makes you feel beautiful?

This has been on my mind since I was sick last week. I was talking to a friend about how difficult it was to perform basic hygiene tasks like washing my hair and brushing my teeth while I had The Plague, and he said that it was ok, as long as I felt beautiful. It gave...

Process and review: Lime Crime Unicorn Hair Semi-Permanent Hair Color

I finally got around to dying my hair with the Lime Crime dye in Sea Witch. I have some thoughts about this product. First of all, it smells like almost nothing. When I first opened the jar I smelled a tiny hint of something, like a conditioner-y smell, but it didn't last long. It's not...

Let’s talk about: Ebates

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...

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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...

Guys. I made you a video.

Ok, I know I said I wouldn't make videos, but somehow I found an ounce of courage to get in front of a camera. With no makeup. And messy hair. I know, I can't believe it either. But I wanted to let you all know how much I appreciate you. Having an audience, even a...

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!

First impression: SheaMoisture African Black Soap Clarifying Mud Mask

I've used this mask a few times, so this isn't exactly a first impression, but I don't think I've been using it long enough or often enough to know exactly what I think. If you're not familiar with this company, they've been around for a really long time, and they have skincare, bath products and...

Unpopular opinion: I don’t really like Thanksgiving

So, I'm American. If you've read enough of my posts you've likely picked up on that. I like being American, despite our... problematic?... national history. It's precisely because of this problematic history that I'm not a huge fan of Thanksgiving, and feel it necessary to call out the centuries of nonsense surrounding this holiday. First...

It’s almost Black Friday! Get excited!

Or not, since the Black Friday "deals" I'm seeing so far are basically the same as the past five or so years. Don't get me wrong; Ulta has a couple notable deals on their preview page. There are a bunch of what I think of as beginner sets: big kits with craploads of eyeshadows, lip...

Let’s talk about: new Will & Grace

I don't spend much time talking about tv, and I know you're all likely excited to get back to the makeup, but I need to get this off my chest. Now, I adored the original series. It premiered when I was in high school, and my best friend was a super flamboyant gay dude whose...

Surprise! I got bronchitis!

This week has been rough. I woke up Sunday feeling a bit run down with a slightly scratchy throat. No big deal, right? Of course not. By the time I woke up Monday morning my body was in complete rebellion, and my symptoms multiplied like bunnies overnight. I slept for almost two entire days. I...

I can’t sleep

Hello! I know I've been gone a hot minute, but after rest, fluids and some help from the pharmaceutical companies, I'm feeling much better. Not 100% yet, but finally getting there. Which is likely why I can't sleep now. I've done basically nothing except sleep for days, and my brain is in overdrive as a...

It’s an off day

Hello my lovelies! I hope you're all having a lovely Monday. I am, well, not. I woke up this morning afflicted by some terrible plague. T'is the season I suppose.  Because I spent the day alternating between completely comatose and only slightly less comatose, there will be no post today. I'll get back on the...

Patreon page is up!

You can find me here. I'll also link this on my About page with my other social media details. Like and follow me if you haven't already! You'll get some extra little rays of Teresa sunshine in your social feeds.