Pantone Color of the Year 2018 – Ultra Violet (makeup, nails and hair inspo)
When Pantone announced their Colour of the Year 2018, I cackled with glee. As self-proclaimed trend scout and influencer (Pantone, not me), they really whacked the beauty industry over the head with...
View ArticleThe lazy girl’s guide: Spring 2018 makeup collections round-up
Or, the attack of the PINK. I realize that the traditional big seasonal limited edition is an endangered animal (all hip and trendy brands come out with themed releases whenever it damn pleases them)....
View ArticleThree face powders for three different skin concerns
So, why powders? There’re a confusing number of them on the market, and, aren’t they, you know, POWDERY looking and turn your makeup into a obvious and cakey mess? No, my internet friend, they don’t....
View ArticleBeauty news and the best reads in February
Come for the news, stay for the fun! We’ve all the deeds on the new NARS collab, ColourPop release at a new retailer, and the Tarte f… up. Also, Meghan Markle’s makeup bag, my new heroine, and what...
View ArticleViseart 12-Pan Eyeshadow palettes – a makeup geek’s review
It had to be sometime in 2016 when those Viseart palettes showed up all over the internet. I found their all matte or all shimmer eyeshadows very intriguing. Over the last year I bought three of them,...
View ArticleSome notes on beauty shopping in New Zealand
New Zealand is easily in the top three of my favourite countries, but no one would go there for beauty shopping purposes, me included. You can’t help but notice that this wonderful island is far, far...
View ArticleMarvellous May Beauty Favourites
Say it with me – gloooooooooooooow! The one thing we all want: Healthy, glowy skin. Guess what, Astrid and I found two products that are perfect for exactly that, even if they approach the way to the...
View ArticleBest beauty news and reads in June
This month had it all: lawsuits, scandals, tariffs (aka why your cosmetics are going to be more expensive), new stores, new brands. But if you just need some distraction, I have that for you too: Role...
View ArticleThe lazy girl’s guide: Fall 2018 makeup collections round-up
Or, The decline and fall of the seasonal makeup collections. And here, ladies and gents, we can observe up close how a fix point in the beauty world vanishes – the seasonal makeup collection. Only the...
View ArticleThe lazy girl’s guide: Holiday 2018 makeup collections round-up
Advent calendars, Black Friday looming, or those huge makeup collections from high-end brands (and a few from the up-and-comers) – where the heck should you spend your money? Don’t worry, we’re here to...
View ArticleBenefit Hello Happy Soft Blur Foundation review
Holy smokes, Batman! The alcohol fumes from this bottle would be able to disinfect the whole bat cave! But apart from that, is it a good foundation for my sensitive combo, aging skin? Let’s find out in...
View Article2018 round-up and looking back: beauty trends, developments and scandals
Raise a glass to 2019 and join me looking back on 2018 in beauty shenanigans – and a Happy New Year to all of us. Most-needed instagram account Beauty is about emotion, and beauty businesses sell...
View ArticleHottest beauty news and posts in December
We’re looking back on 2018, looking forward to 2019, store our stash, mourn mascara, and making anxiety better. Also, glitter. EVERYWHERE. And spring is coming, guys. The beauty industry says so. Whew!...
View ArticleThe lazy girl’s guide: Spring 2019 makeup collections
Let’s have a look into how this explosion of pink came to be, and if something of it is worth your money, or your time. I, for one, am thoroughly pinked out now! Somewhere in Paris, Fall 2018. Some...
View ArticleThe Greatest of all Times, makeup edition
I must’ve handled thousands of beauty products during the last twenty years. Did some of them turn out to be favourites? Sure! You’ll see that partly on the blog. But the following isn’t just...
View ArticleThe question of luxury: Guerlain Meteorites Perles
Contrary to what you might think, Guerlain’s Meteorites are not the traditional and age-old product they may seem. They were born in 1987 (I’m ten years older), and in my mind, they belong firmly in...
View ArticleThe lazy girl’s guide: Summer 2019 makeup collection roundup
The Summer 2019 makeup collections roundup: including all infos, pics and swatches in one place to make your decision easier on what (and what not) to splurge. Spoiler: Bronzes and nudes are BIG this...
View ArticleHow to get youthful, wide-awake looking eyes
Eyes are the one feature in our faces that show our age the most. I’m quite happy with the state of my skin (sunscreen pays off!) and people routinely think I’m younger than I am. But on bad days after...
View ArticleThe hottest beauty news and posts in June
Due to summer and you fabulous folk apparently already on vacation (oh how I envy you!!!), we decided to scale back our posting schedule in June/July. Today though is a great opportunity to get all...
View ArticleNatasha Denona Mini Nude Palette: long-term experience
You’ve read the reviews, you’ve seen the swatches, but you’re still not sure if Natasha Denona’s Mini Nude Palette is the one for you? Then read on, because I’ll share my Mini Nude Palette long term...
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