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Hard Candy Lash Ink For Inky Long-Lasting Lashes
Years ago Revlon made a Color Stay Lash tint. I absolutely fell in love with it. It made lashes dark and it looked much more natural than regular mascara. Then like all good things, it was discontinued. I have found a few brands that make a similar product. One brand was over $35 dollars and the other had terrible reviews. I was about to give up when I found a Google listing for Hard Candy. Hard Candy, a brand I used in the 90’s. Their nail polish (and long with Urban Decay) started with bold colors with crazy names nail polish trend that is now no longer “ground-breaking” today. Hard…
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A Cool Indie Brand Discovery – Make Beauty – Review
I rarely get to test cosmetics but when I do, it is an experience I love. I have a special place in my heart for indie brands. The brands that are not mass-produced and are found at specialty shops and their own websites. I am not saying there is anything wrong with drug stores/department store brands. I just love to support the indie brands for their innovations and technology. The owners/creators follow their passions and in the end, something wonderful comes out of their hard work. To show you how far I go back with indie brands, does anyone remember the early days of Urban Decay or Hard Candy? Today…
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Vintage Inspired Red Lips – Modern Day Glamour
When I was a child, I was fascinated by makeup. I was born too late to really enjoy the red lips and vintage gold cases. My mom was sporting the 1970’s frosted blue and green eye shadow and the pale lips. Still I loved playing with her Maybelline cosmetics. Today you can very easily get yourself a vintage inspired look with modern cosmetics but there is something missing. I feel the luxury is gone. Not to fear, I have found some alternatives to help you get the look. Besame Cosmetics is a brand I have used for years now. My favorite lipstick is a shade called Carmine, an orange-red shade…
