Scott Barnes’ Face Brushes Have Changed My Makeup Game

Scott Barnes’ Face Brushes Have Changed My Makeup Game

I can't remember who said this, but I once heard that good makeup brushes can make mediocre products apply beautifully, while bad brushes can make even the best products look not so great. I've found this to be true in many cases--of course, not all. There are some products that just don't do it, no [...]

Rouge Rebelle | A Chanel Rouge Allure Luminous Intense Lip Color

Rouge Rebelle | A Chanel Rouge Allure Luminous Intense Lip Color

Red lipstick and Chanel are practically synonymous. Owning a red from this iconic fashion house has been on my unofficial beauty bucket list since forever. I'm so excited to have finally tried one and share my review today. My mom and brother picked out Rouge Rebelle, a vibrant, warm-toned red for my 29th birthday in [...]

Velvet in a Lipstick Tube | A Review of Lisa Eldridge Makeup

Velvet in a Lipstick Tube | A Review of Lisa Eldridge Makeup

If someone told me they wanted to learn how to apply makeup, my first suggestion would be to watch a Lisa Elderidge tutorial. Short of experimenting with makeup, failing, and trying again, nothing has elevated my game the way her lessons do. I've learned the importance of restraint, layering, and taking a step back to [...]

Charlotte Tilbury’s Luxury Eyeshadow Palette | The Rebel

Charlotte Tilbury’s Luxury Eyeshadow Palette | The Rebel

Amidst a sea of large eyeshadow palettes, the humble quad stands out. It’s a sort of gem of the past that, for the most part, only designer and drugstore cosmetics brands still embrace. It’s a shame. Tiny palettes have so much to offer. They are easy to travel with, limit indecisiveness, enhance an existing eyeshadow [...]