Life after Smashbox: Holly Mordini’s Stroke of Beauty Concealer #TVshopping

Life after Smashbox: Holly Mordini’s Stroke …

Does anyone remember how they discovered skincare and makeup tricks pre-YouTube? How much did this opening line just age me? Many turned to makeupalley for the dialogue banter but I got my fix on the DL watching QVC and HSN.…

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QVC Beauty Advent Calendar – What’s In It and What’s Missing

QVC Beauty Advent Calendar – What’s In …

Having completely redefined home shopping, QVC is at the forefront of beauty industry newness. The ‘everybody wants to be us’ line from The Devil Wears Prada comes to mind each time I spot a brand with stellar brick & mortar…

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Active Argan, Morgen Schick, *THAT* 5-Minute Facial  & more…

Active Argan, Morgen Schick, *THAT* 5-Minute Facial & …

Fifteen years ago, I remember Morgen Schick educating makeup enthusiasts about the power of “hiding and highlighting.” As part of those shopping channel calls to action, she launched her 4-Layer Marine Facial spa grade mask system, to which I attribute…

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Moringa, Noon, and Night – Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm

Moringa, Noon, and Night – Emma Hardie Moringa …

I first encountered Emma Hardie through another male blogger, who strongly suggested I try her Moringa Cleansing Balm. Drowning in product at the time, I foolishly passed on it while in London last Spring. Fast forward six months to a…

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