Here’s an example of your classic case of a misleading name. Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Water had me not wanting to give it a try purely for the fact that it said water in the name. I mean, they don’t... Read More
Archives for January 2015
Ace of Base(s) | 5 Tips For Flawless Foundation
90’s Pop bands and current ‘bass’ boasting song de jour puns aside, a flawless base really can make the difference between someone saying “gosh you have gorgeous skin!” and “what makeup do you wear”. We weren’t all born with it,... Read More
The Little Black Liner I Was Waiting For
If you’ve been reading GLG now for a while you will know all about my obsession with finding the perfect black eyeliner. You see, I am a pretty picky customer when it comes to finding the right LBL (little black... Read More
Mascara Monday | Urban Decay Perversion Mascara
You can probably tell I’ve been on a mascara trying kick lately – I go through phases where I just want to try them all. This weeks Mascara Monday is a look at a fairly new edition to the mascara... Read More
Tried It, Bought It | Marc Jacobs Highliner Gel Eye Crayon in Brown(out)
By now you all know how much I love my Marc Jacobs Highliner Gel Eye Crayon in Ro(cocoa) -its a dupe for my beloved Mac Teddy but actually lasts all day long.These liners are super creamy, glide right on and... Read More
Mascara Monday | Lancôme GRANDIÔSE – Wide-Angle Fan Effect Mascara
You know I love doing these Mascara Monday posts – nothing really shows the power of mascara like a good before and after! This week I caved and tried a very hyped mascara by a long known brand to the... Read More
10 Amazing Beauty Buys for Under $15
So it’s January and you’re old wallet might be feeling a little empty. It’s the time of year when people are undoubtedly feeling a bit spent and it’s a tad harder to justify a new beauty purchase. So naturally I’ve... Read More
Matte Shadows Done Right | Tarte’s ‘Tartelette’ Palette
Tarte did a thing – they made an eyeshadow palette full of all matte shades, cutely called Tartelette. There are warm tones, cool tones and a complete gradient of colours. Prepare for a picture packed post folks, because an eyeshadow... Read More
Pet Peeves | Cosmetic Counter Customers
If you’ve ever worked retail (shouldn’t there be a law mandating that we all should at some point? Even stevens, ya know?) one or more of these might spark a memory in you. They are the customers that stand out,... Read More
What 2014 Taught Me and Resolutions for 2015
You can classify me as the type that doesn’t ‘do’ resolutions normally, but I was thinking tonight about this last year and some of the same thoughts kept popping into my head which naturally led to some things I want... Read More
