Cosmetic Launch Roundup: November 24-30, 2021

Zodiac Cosmetics finally released its mesmerizing Element palette collection. Each element (earth, water, air, fire) has a palette with the perfect color story to represent it. You can choose your element for $42 on Zodiac Cosmetics’ website. Meera Beauty teased their holiday collection for a week and dropped it just in time for Black Friday….

Gift Guide: Black Friday 2021

It’s that time of year where you search for the best deals on makeup for the makeup lover in your life. I’m here to break down the hottest sales from poppin indie brands to add to your collection ASAP.  Kara Beauty: 35% off sitewide (no code needed) Private Society Cosmetics: 50% off sitewide (no code…

Black Owned Brands You Need In Your Collection

To celebrate Black History Month, I’m highlighting black owned brands who not only produce stellar products but also embody the spirit of black excellence. As with every brand mentioned on this blog, everything is affordable and fabulous.

Black Friday Sale Guide 2020

It’s that time of year where we shop till we drop for the holidays but for beauty addicts, Black Friday becomes a time to treat ourselves and other makeup lovers. In this year’s guide, there are so many brands added to the brand index and Roundups this year that I’m already exhausted (lol). Take advantage…

Cosmetic Launch Roundup: October 25-31, 2020

Halloween is on Saturday and the beauty industry is on an interesting line; there are some Halloween launches but some brands looked ahead to the winter months and holidays with theirs.

Shop My Stash/Collection Update

As you might have noticed, this blog is about affordable makeup and skincare. I’ve decided to mix two articles together and give an update on my collection and jump on the “shop my stash” trend. *This post includes affiliate links; if you choose to use a code or a link marked with “”, I receive…

Thanksgiving Tings

We can all just agree RIGHT NOW that everyone loves saving money and this time of year is the best time to splurge on new stuff (if you can afford it). I’m going to try and help all my fellow makeup addicts with this list of brands that are having Black Friday sales!!! On your…

Cosmetic Launch Roundup: September 1-7, 2019

Autumn is growing ever closer and coffee fans are already swarming Starbucks for their Pumpkin Spice Lattes. This is my favorite season; candles come out as the days turn grey… Anyway, this week saw a fair mix of drugstore and indie brands.

Cosmetic Launch Roundup: August 24-31, 2019

Summer is winding down but the launches aren’t! This is the week of eyeshadow palettes and explosions of color. These brands may be on to something… Who says summer has to end?