What You'll Find Here
Joyce's blog posts span the full beauty spectrum — from in-depth eyeshadow and foundation reviews to skincare discoveries, bath indulgences, and mascara comparisons. Every post reflects a genuine, hands-on experience with the product.
Face of the Day (FOTD) posts offer a real-life look at how products wear, while haul posts capture the excitement of new finds from brands like Chantecaille, Burberry, Tom Ford, Nars, Lush, Origins, Tatcha, and Guerlain.
Topics Covered
Recurring Series
Several regular series gave the blog its rhythm. Each one brought a different lens to the beauty conversation — from ruthless decluttering to weekly favorites.
Love It or Toss It
Joyce evaluates products she's been testing and decides whether they earn a permanent spot or get the boot.
Products That Didn't Work for Me
Candid rundowns of products that fell short, with honest reasons why they missed the mark.
Weekly Rotation
A snapshot of the products in heavy rotation each week — the tried-and-true staples getting daily love.
Saturday Recap
Weekend roundups tying together recent posts, beauty news, and personal updates.
Lipstick Diaries
Deep dives into lipstick shades, formulas, and wear tests across brands and price points.
Makeup Challenge!
A December 2011 challenge encouraging more regular makeup use and experimentation.
Notable Posts
Some posts that captured reader attention and sparked conversation:
- Is Chantecaille Sel a Dupe for Burberry Pale Barley? — A side-by-side comparison of two coveted neutral eyeshadows (October 2013).
- Worth the Splurge? Tom Ford Ombre Eye Color in She Wolf — A detailed review of the luxury cream shadow quad.
- Jump In the Bath with Lush's Halloween Creatures — A seasonal bath-product roundup featuring limited-edition Lush items.
- Wake Up to Origins GinZing Energy Boosting Moisturizer — A skincare review of the brightening daily moisturizer.
- Lush Fair Trade Honey Shampoo — Thoughts on the honey-based shampoo and its results.
- Lush Dragon's Egg Bath Bomb — A review of the citrusy, crackling bath bomb.
Browse by Month
Posts are organized in monthly archives spanning from November 2011 through early 2014. Each month holds up to 10 posts across reviews, FOTD, hauls, and series installments.
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