Travel Friendly Brush Cleaner

Confession: I am terrible at remembering to clean my makeup brushes.  And usually use dish soap and water when I do.  Sometimes vinegar.  I haven't regularly used a brush cleaning product in quite some time, but decided to invest in a travel cleaner as my brushes get all jumbled together in my … [Read more...]

Preparing to be the Mother of the Groom, First in a Series: the Lancome Make-Over

When I was young, I saw “old people” as different, apart, as if they didn’t have feelings or hopes. Or if they did, they certainly weren’t like mine! Planted squarely in middle age, I know now that “old people,” though maybe chubbier and more wrinkled like me, have the same feelings and hopes and … [Read more...]

A Glam Shazzam Makeover

When it comes to make-up, I’m a Lancome kinda girl. I’ve tried so many lines and I just decided that overall, I can rely on their entire line. One day, as I was wasting time doing research at my computer, I got a call from Alicia, my Lancome Lady from our little Boscov’s. When she asked me if … [Read more...]

What’s In My Make-Up Bag

Hello, I'm Janel! I'm a stay at home mom to 2 fun-loving and active kids and have one on the way - due on my 4oth birthday! My biggest hope right now is to keep up with this growing family of mine! I blog at Dandelion Dayz on mostly regular basis. I've been blogging for Chic Critique every … [Read more...]

What’s In My Bag Today

Hi! I'm Kristin. I'm a shopping obsessed mom of three and part-time Realtor in North Carolina. I enjoy blogging here at Chic Critique every other Thursday, and you can also find me here. I love beauty products, but I don't love spending a lot of money on them. Since I love trying new things, the … [Read more...]