Brushes

When I first started using make up brushes, I was told I needed to wash them regularly to rid of “bacteria”.  I ignored the advice in college cuz I kept thinking, it’s my germs and I’m not sharing the brushes with anyone so why should I worry.  Well, a forehead full of tiny bumps is [...]

Sporty Snob My surfing girlfriends will love Bobbi’s Beach set– even when they are away from the beach they can carry the scent of the ocean with them.  I’m addicted to the scent and am hoping they’ll come out with a shampoo/conditioner soon.  Bobbi Brown Beach Set here $75 Is she forgoing surf for ski [...]

Jet Set Snob I plan on buying this for everyone on my list.  Bobbi’s mini brushes are life savers, I keep a set of the mini brushes in my make up bag for days like today– had to meet a friend immediately after a facial– and for the plane.  Bobbi Brown Cosmetic Bag with Mini [...]

Skip this post if you’re on any kind of a budget! For those who have the means to indulge their whims however, how chic is this this Smythson Make-Up Brush Roll ($540)? Made from subtle coral-colored calfskin it has a papaya colored leather lining and comes with 8 professional quality brushes and tweezers. It couldn’t [...]

I was introduced to “Motives” cosmetics by a bag designer friend, Adriana Castro. She has the world’s most beautiful and velvety skin and she told me her secret was a line called Motives cosmetics. I asked to be put in touch with the Creative Director, Loren Ridinger, and have hounded her ever since. Seriously, this [...]

This is one of those few all in one products that really stands up to “all” that it is promising, including incredible convenience. This loose powder in a leak-proof brush dispenser is a lightweight mineral powder that has SPF 30 and is anti-aging. I love love love mineral make up, it looks flawless without caking [...]