Zoya: Finally a Greener Option for Nails

For the last year, I have been on a bit of a mission to "green up" my makeup routine. I've replaced my foundation with a more natural option. I've switched to a more natural-based cleanser and moisturizer. I've ditched standard lip gloss for one that has ingredients I can pronounce. But … [Read more...]

L’Oreal Paris Lash Boosting Products

By now, I'm going to assume that most of us have seen Brooke Shields on TV telling us how she grew thicker, fuller lashes using Latisse. And subsequently we heard about eyelid darkening and potential changes in eye color. Sounded intriguing, but I wasn't going to go to my eye doctor and request … [Read more...]

What’s in TidyMom’s Makeup Bag?

Hi everyone!! I'm Cheryl, aka TidyMom. I'm a 40-something {stay at home} mom to two beautiful daughters, 22 and 13. We closed a family retail business in July '08, since then I became a SAHM and my make-up routine has become much more simplistic/minimal. On my blog TidyMom, I share my … [Read more...]

What’s In Trina’s Makeup Bag?

Hey, hey everyone! I'm Trina, a 30-something married momma of 2. I was born and raised in Sweet Home Alabama, and my family and I still call it home. I've always loved fashion and makeup but over the last few years have really become obsessed with it. I contribute here at Chic Critique every … [Read more...]

What’s In My Everyday Make Up Bag

Hi Everyone! I'm Emily a 30-something new mom to an adorable five month old girl. I grew up in Canada (where I currently live) but I spent most of my twenties in London, England which massively influenced my sense of style and beauty. Before we get to my bag I have a confession to make. I'm … [Read more...]

Carnival Update *GIVEAWAY*

We're about halfway through our week of the What's In Your Makeup Bag carnival.  I hope you're having as much fun as we are!  I've enjoyed reading the other contributors' posts as well as those of you who have joined us. I just wanted to give an update on the giveaway.  There will be … [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...]

Everything you ever wanted to know about the insides of my makeup bag

Hey y’all! I’m Moriah, a mother of four living in the South. I started writing for Chic Critique first as a guest poster and then as a regular contributor about a year ago (after meeting Jo-Lynne IRL at Blissdom). So what’s in my makeup bag? Well, first a little disclosure so you’ll not fall … [Read more...]

It’s All in The Bag…

Hi everyone! It's Sarah here, Chic Critique's resident 20-something girl on the go. As an Indiana girl, I currently live in coats, scarves, boots, and denim. And lots of layers. As I have mentioned here on Chic Critique, I am still on the quest for perfect, full hair. I keep trying to … [Read more...]