Devinah Cosmetics: Matte Eyeshadows

Sometimes you can’t stand to see a swatch party end. Thankfully, the good ol’ Internet allows us to relive the past — for better and for worse. But let’s focus on the “for better” side of things for now (we can always chat about those embarrassing photos from 2007 that just won’t die in the … Read more

Shine by SD Cosmetics: The Reserve Collection

I am always happy when I can find a new indie brand to support — and even happier when the brand is black-owned! So, of course, I was excited when the owner of Shine by SD asked me if she could send their Reserve collection my way. I hadn’t heard about the brand before, but … Read more

Viseart: Paris Edit

Paris Edit from Viseart is one of my favorite romantic palettes. The color scheme is classic — perfect for creating soft, date-night-ready looks. I can’t pronounce a single eyeshadow name (okay, maybe I can say “Opera,” but not in a fancy French way), but I can say that this palette is beautiful.

Sydney Grace Cosmetics: Warm (Deep) Mystery Bag 2020

Contents of the 2020 Warm Mystery Bag (Deep) from Sydney Grace

I received my first PR from Sydney Grace during their 2020 Christmas in July sale. For those who don’t know, Christmas in July is Sydney Grace’s annual week of incredible deals. My PR box included the Warm (Deep) Mystery bag, along with their new eyeshadow palettes.