In what’s quickly becoming a series of blog posts, here’s the next installment of my reviews (and subsequent labors of love) of Sonia Roselli’s perfect and perfectly petite skin prep line. Today let’s look at the gorgeous Sonia Roselli Japanese Cleansing Oil. I hear the groans. Especially from the back row, those who err on …
Thomas Kuebler: The Man and Mind Behind the Curiosities
There’s a good chance you may have seen one of Tom’s works online somewhere. Taken a quick double-take at the eccentric character on your screen and continued with your day. Yes, the chances are, you saw an unusual-looking character and thought nothing more of it. Except for the fact that it wasn’t a person at …
13 Reasons You Need A Sheet Mask Right Now!
Sheet Masks have become quite the Miss Popularity of late, haven’t they? There’s the notion that we can pop one on, at any time, and give ourselves a quick fix, an instant pamper. And at no extra cost, a fabulous selfie, for good measure. I guess that’s what has caused sheet masks to have such …
Makeup Station Review (Product Breakdown 2021)
I recently posted an Instagram story featuring my newest on-set investment. Namely, a Bisley 5-drawer cabinet from The Container Store. The story garnered many inquiries about what products it had inside. As many of my peers and fellow makeup artists wrote to me asking what makeup I use and exactly what products I had stored …
How To Heal Your Dry Hands With Biossance Hand Cream
As I have mentioned in other posts, winter brings us, among other things, dry hands! Add to that, the use of hand sanitizer and washing our hands at every opportune moment, it’s no wonder our hands feel rougher than a 24 grit sheet of sandpaper! I’m a big collector and user of hand creams. Working …
Things You Should Know About Alcohol Based Makeup
Or, a beginner’s guide to the world of alcohol-based makeup! I remember back to my very first alcohol activated paint makeup palette. I was still in makeup school. And very much a beginner, learning the basics of makeup artistry. My first alcohol palette was a REEL Creations Palette. It was one of the only alcohol …
Yes, I Do Need Natasha Denona Nude Lip Crayons!
For some reason, these brand spanking new nude lip crayons from Natasha Denona caught my eye. Try saying that in a hurry! I just had to have them! I love the idea of just throwing on a bit of color with a pencil, especially these days. Just pop on the pencil. And voila! You have …
This Rule Breaker May Be Beauty’s Best Kept Secret!
Anyone that knows me knows I am a big, big fan of Sonia Roselli. She is a one-of-a-kind human being. The real-deal in the beauty world. Sonia is a no-nonsense, truth-talker. Her willingness to share and teach (check out her educational empire that is Glossischool) puts her in a game all on her own. When …
Thirsty Lips? Bite Beauty Agave to the Rescue!
No one said “winter is here” better than a dry pair of lips, right? Those from the North, please disregard. Well, I can honestly tell you that the arrival of my Bite Beauty Agave Lip Care products could not have been more timely. It seems like dry, flaky lips are one of the first signals …