Curst Kosmetics cast a color-changing spell with its mesmerizing Macabre Lip Oil. The alluring lip oil can be worn as a gloss or as a lip stain (wipe away excess product for stain effect). You can get the dark lip oil for $18 on Curst Kosmetics’ website. Moira Beauty thoroughly spoiled makeup lovers with three…
Author: AJ Monique
Dramarama #8: March 2023
Something about the arrival of spring makes some people seem a bit snippy but they never expect a clapback. Welcome to Dramarama where I spill the tea on the squabbles and mishaps of the beauty community. Grab a snack, get comfortable, and maybe turn on the heat because the girlies are giving cool chic this…
Cosmetic Launch Roundup: March 1-15, 2023
Edge Beauty showered lips in hydration and lusciousness with several new lip products. The Seal The Deal Hemp Lip Oil ($15) hydrates and repairs chapped lips easily. Mint Kisser Cooling Lip Glaze ($15) is infused with peppermint oil for a chilling and plumping effect. Then four new Edge Glosses joined the ever-expanding lineup. Gold Attitude…
Anime-Inspired Brands You Need ASAP (pt. 2)
Okay… So I learned my lesson; y’all absolutely love anime and/or cute products. The response to part 1 was amazing and some people wanted more recommendations so here we are! *Part 1 can be found here! Otaku Baby If you embody the meaning of otaku (having obsessive interests), then Otaku Baby is the brand for…
Beauty Exposé #1: Slaying With Edge Beauty
The beauty community is constantly fluctuating, from brands debuting and products launching. One brand introduced itself with a bold slogan, unique products, and badass marketing. So of course I had to start this new series with the Kansas City-based brand. We’re chatting with Justin Dupont-Price, the owner/founder of Edge Beauty, about him, his brand, and…
Cosmetic Launch Roundup: February 15-28, 2023
W7 Cosmetics whipped up two new products that MUAs are talking about. First, the Just Mattes eyeshadow palette was launched. The 30-pan palette contains warm-toned neutrals with a silky texture and blendable pigment you dream of. The palette is $17.90 USD. Then the Thick Drip Lip Oils came through and commanded attention. The ultra-glossy oils…
Cosmetic Launch Roundup: February 1-14, 2023
Mamacita Cosmetics kicked off Valentine’s celebrations early with the electrifying Glitter Party palette. There are 24 stunning glitter gels (fine and chunky formulas) ranging from iridescent whites to bold oranges to sultry blues. Glitter Party is $100 on Mamacita Cosmetics’ website. E.l.f Cosmetics prepped pouts for Valentine’s Day with 10 new O Face Satin Lipsticks….
Glamlite Cake Palette Review
It’s hard to believe that it’s been three years since Glamlite announced its first dessert palette. I remember being so excited about the Cake palette and checking my mailbox every day until it arrived. Gisselle (owner of Glamlite) did a great job on all aspects of the palette from packaging to shade names. Enough small…
Combination Skin: “The Tricky Type”
Knowing your skin type is important. You need to know the right ingredients that are right for your skin and it helps you choose the right makeup formulas as well. Most people will respond with dry or oil if asked, but the one that is given the side-eye and not discussed much is combination skin….
Black Beauty Content Creators To Follow
It’s February and that means black history month! In honor of my fellow black creators, I decided to share a few of my favorite black makeup artists/content creators. Tamara Renaye If you enjoy easy-to-follow tutorials and flawless makeup looks, you need to subscribe to Tamara’s channel. She is based in Toronto and has a flair…