Origins haul: was it worth it?

I'm not going to lie to y'all - I've spent a lot of money during lockdown. I really didn't mean to, but I'm lucky enough to still be gainfully employed, and sometimes I can't resist a little retail therapy. Or a lot of retail therapy. One of my many hauls was from Origins, for reasons...

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...

Products I regret buying

I haven't mentioned my "smart buy" in a while, but this year I've tried really hard to be more particular about the things I purchase. It hasn't always worked. I'm not immune to hype; I am a human who loves beauty products, after all. Unfortunately for me, a lot of the things I've purchased because...

Like winter, only better

Happy Sunday internet friends! I have a post scheduled for later tonight, but I wanted to pop in and tell you all... A giveaway is coming. I haven't done one in a very long time, and I'm finally ready to show you the things I've been accumulating for months. Stay tuned for details!

Speaking of horror…

What in the holy hell is happening with Deciem's founder? Let me back up: Deciem is the parent company of The Ordinary, the company that's proven that decent skincare doesn't need to cost an arm, a leg and our first born. Their most notable release was their foundation almost two years ago; with two coverage...

When you’re on a low buy and run out of something you love

I has a sad. I don't typically talk about my empties (or at least I haven't in the past nine months), but I feel like we need to discuss this one: my Tarte Frxxxtion Stick 3-in-1 Exfoliating Cleanser. I mentioned this product the other day in my Awake Beauty post. I haven't seen anyone else...

Awake Beauty

Tarte has had a rough few months. Between the Shape Tape shade debacle, the boring releases and the April Fool's joke gone wrong, they're struggling when it comes to PR. I generally like their products, but they've made some missteps. Now they're re-releasing their "sister brand", Awake Beauty. I don't remember this brand ever being...

Another post about sunscreen…

Because it's really damned important. To be completely honest, I haven't always been the hardcore sunscreen proponent that I am now. I didn't start wearing sunscreen on my face regularly until I was in my early 30s, and somehow, miraculously, I've managed to escape having any noticeable sun damage on my face. I'm still not...

Beauty wish list

I've already done my spring/summer anti-haul, but since I have a birthday coming in a couple months I suppose I should also do a wish list. Some of this stuff is new and some has been out for awhile and I haven't been able to justify purchasing it. Tarte Be a Mermaid Eyeshadow Palette I...