In the name of full disclosure, I will tell you I was a member of the Mary Kay sales force for about seven years. You could say I am more than a little familiar with this company's products from inception to sale. I know the pain staking attention to detail that everyone from the scientists who … [Read more...]
Favorite Drugstore Beauty and Hair Products
February 25, 2011
One of my favorite places to shop for beauty, skin, and hair care products is my neighborhood drugstore and the superstore where I buy my groceries. You just can't beat the convenience, affordable prices, and even the quality is competitive to higher end department stores and retailers. Here are … [Read more...]
Personal MicroDerm
July 31, 2010
As the glorious days of my twenties become a distant memory and the big 4-0 looms ever nearer, I can personally attest to the wise words of one Truvy Jones: Honey, time marches on and eventually you realize it is marchin' across your face. Oh how true it is. For a while now, my skin has been … [Read more...]
ecoTOOLS for Green Beauty
February 1, 2010
As much as I like makeup, and as much makeup as I wear, you would think that I'd be an expert by now, at least when applying it to my own face. But like most of us, I tend to get stuck in a rut, and I could use some professional advice on keeping a fresh, modern look. Let me tell you about this … [Read more...]
DIY: Nude Lipstick
January 19, 2010
When it comes to makeup, I'm an eyeshadow junkie. I love creating new looks and wearing bold colors. Since most of these looks pair better with a nude lip, I needed the perfect nude lipstick. By now I've tried alot of nude lipsticks and it's not as easy as it seems to find a good one. Some … [Read more...]
What’s in my Makeup Bag
November 25, 2009
If you've been a blog reader for any length of time, you've probably stumbled across the ol' "What's in Your Purse?" meme. I always find things like that interesting -- probably because I'm nosy like that -- but I think it gives you an interesting glimpse into someone else's life and daily … [Read more...]
My e.l.f. experience, Part 1
November 10, 2009
A few months ago, I heard Dollar General was carrying e.l.f. products. I kid you not when I say I immediately went to a local DG to scope it out. I had been dying to try this inexpensive line of makeup and beauty tools but wanted to see it in person first. To my dismay all I found were basic … [Read more...]
Organic Foundation That Rocks!
September 14, 2009
First, I would like to introduce myself; I'm, Kellie...one of the new girls here at Chic Critique. I'm excited to bring my opinions to the CC table where they will be in good company with those of many fabulous women. You might come to know me as the "organic beauty one". I figured, I might as … [Read more...]
ecoTOOLS: The only brush set you’ll ever need
August 19, 2009
I've lectured written on the importance of adding make-up brushes to your beauty regimen before. Good brushes are essential to good makeup application. It's that simple. If you want to get the job done right, you've got to have the right tools. But, I'm also a realist. I realize some of … [Read more...]
