Alex Smith

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Jun 24, 2014

Colors of Brazil: Clarins' Summer 2014 Eye Quartet [In Our Makeup Bag]

It features "4 wet and dry eyeshadows with matte, iridescent and satin effects, one electric blue cream-texture eyeliner for an intense gaze".

Jun 17, 2014

Going Natural with Perricone MD's No Lipstick Lipstick [In Our Makeup Bag]

I'm a huge fan of MLBB (my lips but better) shades and am always on the hunt for the a new one for my arsenal.

Jun 10, 2014

We Tried Clarins' Golden Glow Booster Self Tanner [In Our Makeup Bag]

They're calling it a 'skin booster'; you mix 2-3 drops with your regular moisturizer 'to gradually develop natural-looking, beautifully bronzed skin.'

Finish Your Look with Hourglass' Ambient Lighting Powder [In Our Makeup Bag]

Finishing powder is an essential part of my makeup routine. My skin has a tendency to get oily, so capping off with my look with a powder keeps my face shine-free for much longer and helps to minimize pores and imperfections (if it's a good powder, that is!).

Jun 3, 2014

Extend Your Look's Lifespan with Make Up For Ever's HD Primer [In Our Makeup Bag]

MUFE describes this primer as a "lightweight, oil-free complexion corrector that enhances the skin's texture and primes the skin for makeup application" and the shade 5 Blue "adds radiance to fair skin [and] reduces minor imperfections."

May 27, 2014

Talking About "The Opposite of Loneliness" by Marina Keegan [CC Book Club]

What did you think of The Opposite of the Loneliness by Marina Keegan? Please join us back here for our June CC Book Club featuring The Leftovers by Tom Perotta.

May 25, 2014

May 20, 2014

OMG! BITE Beauty's Deconstructed Rose Lipsticks [In Our Makeup Bag]

Bite Beauty sets the standard for lip products, as far as I'm concerned.

May 13, 2014

Test Driving the Budget-Friendly Topshop Gloss Ink [In Our Makeup Bag]

Their new Gloss Ink "provides the high shine finish of a gloss combined with the long lasting color of a stain." Sounds a bit like YSL Glossy Stain, no?

May 6, 2014

All Eyes on Too Faced's Summer 2014 Eye Palettes [In Our Makeup Bag]

Too Faced are the dark horse of the eyeshadow palette game. They're shadows are always buttery soft and just a pleasure to use and the price point is on-par with expectations.

Apr 29, 2014

Perricone MD's Chloro Plasma Mask Puts Science on Your Side [In Our Makeup Bag]

Good skin is essential - if your base isn't tiptop, then makeup is just a bandaid. Masks are an important part of my skincare routine that help address issues cleansing and toning can't.

Apr 26, 2014

CC Book Club: "Pivot Point" by Kasie West

Join us as we discuss "Pivot Point" by Kasie West. Plus: We're reading "The Opposite of Loneliness" by Marina Keegan in May!

Apr 22, 2014

So In Love with BITE Beauty Matte Crème Lip Crayon [In Our Makeup Bag]

Bright lips are SO in for Spring/Summer, but there's often a tradeoff between mad pigment and uncomfortable wear. Matte lip products are notoriously drying and by the end of the day I often regret my choice of lip product.

Apr 15, 2014

We've Got a Crush on Clarins Cream Blush [In Our Makeup Bag]

Cream blush is perfect for that oh-so-natural makeup look. A good one melts into your skin or base and you can't tell where it begins or ends.

Apr 8, 2014

Get Glowing Skin with Eve Lom's Moisture Mask [In our Makeup Bag]

My skin has been having a winter meltdown this year, so I need all the hydrating help I can get!

Apr 1, 2014

Release Your Inner Glow with Topshop's Glow Highlighter [In Our Makeup Bag]

Topshop Makeup exploded on the scene a couple years ago and has been quietly churning out great products that are both trendy and affordable. They've also expanded a core collection with trusted standbys and had recently added their Glow Highlighter in Polish to the lineup.