Mini-reviews

Greetings internet! I just took some time to update my Amazon storefront with some new stuff, so if you want to see a ton of things I use in my everyday life, plus makeup I love and books I've read, all complete with mini-reviews, check it out. Full disclosure: should you buy something from my...

Change of plans

I intended to post a review of the new Maybelline foundation tonight. I even have wear test photos. I was so excited that I was getting it together for this month. Then I looked at the clock. Work ran later than I planned, and I have a four-hour journey into the wilderness tomorrow, and many...

Review: Mizon Black Snail All in One Cream

I haven't done a review in a long while, but I was using this product this morning and wanted to give you my thoughts about it. I purchased the Mizon Black Snail All in One Cream from Amazon in the fall and I've been using it just about every day since. I was interested in...

Beware! There’s death in everything!

If you're anything like me and mildly obsessed with Asian beauty products, you're likely also always concerned about what's actually in the stuff you're slathering all over your face. Enter Allure to confirm our worst fears: apparently dangerous levels of mercury have been found in skincare products being sold on Amazon and eBay. Lovely. According...

Y’all know hate washing my brushes, so I got a thing

And, surprise, I kind of hate it. I'm using stock images from the product page because I've already returned this thing. I really like the concept of this device, but in practice, it's not ideal. The handle is rechargeable and comes with a decent charging stand that holds it and the rubber sleeves that you attach...

First impression: Vivo Per Lei Facial Peeling Gel

It's not often that I buy skincare from brands I've never heard of, especially from Amazon. I'm wary of doing it, as you can imagine. This product was recommended to me by a friend/coworker, by way of his wife. I honestly love getting recommendations for cheap things so I grabbed it. Because I'm in rural...