Glow by Lady E

  Most of you know my skin situation from those years of steroids, nsaids, anti-depressants, and antihistamines for misdiagnosed autoimmune diseases. So, for many years, I’ve been avoiding matte makeup.  My skin is already very dry, rashy, and flaky and matte makeup just makes it look even drier.  I’ve tried a few foundations and cushions, but they only end up cracked after a few hours.  And then my Beauty Ambassador EJ suggested the Dior Forever Nude Matte Filter.  I tried it and yes, I’m committed.  Not a crush.  Full-on long-term commitment with this one.  It does make my skin look matte but for some reason, it doesn’t look dry.  And the most important thing for me is my foundation doesn’t crack anymore!  That is already enough reason to be in a commitment with this product. But it also smells nice and looks pretty! And I only need a small amount, so this compact will last a long time.  I use a big brush to apply the product on m...

  There are products I like. There are products I love. And then there are the products I use until there is practically nothing left to photograph. These are those products. I realized recently that some of the best reviews I could give you aren’t reviews at all. They’re empty bottles. Scraped jars. Crushed sachets. Packaging that has been handled so often that it no longer looks particularly photogenic. Because I can tell you that I like a product. But when I’ve used every last bit of it? That’s evidence. Dior Le Baume I received this little sachet of Dior Le Baume and apparently decided that not one molecule was going to escape me. I squeezed it. Folded it. Pressed it. Then probably squeezed it again just in case the laws of physics had changed since the last attempt. There wasn’t much product to begin with, but my hands only needed a small amount so this lasted a few days.  I also enjoyed what was there enough to make sure I got all of it. And really, isn’t that the point ...