Beauty Thesis

The experimentation and exploration of a makeup addict.

I really need for MAC Pro to beef up their pencil arsenal.. ASAP.
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Aug - 12 - 2010

Tag: Getting Ready

I saw echoli‘s video tag about getting ready & thought I’d do one in blog form.. since I don’t have the time to set up the camera and record today before work. Skin Care LUSH Dark Angels Cleanser Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen / SPF 55 Face Revlon ColorStay  [ Read More ]

Categories: tags
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Aug - 11 - 2010

Face of the Day: Girls Night Out

This past Saturday was the bachelorette party for a really good friend of mine. I knew it’d be a fun makeup night, but I wanted to keep it a bit more muted. There are times when I feel I need to be conscientious about what’s going on, and be respectful of the occasion. It ended  [ Read More ]

Categories: FotD, looks
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Jan - 30 - 2010

Five Favourites ~ Double: December 2009/January 2010

To get back on track this month’s Five Favourites will see a double feature; favourites from both December and January! MAC Lipglass / Viva Glam V I picked this up to pair with Viva Glam V lipstick, and I’ve found that it works well on it’s own too. It’s a really nice neutral on my  [ Read More ]

Categories: suggestion
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Dec - 09 - 2009

Haul ~ A Few Essentials & A Few Firsts [Sephora]

During the last weekend of November I did some shopping out of town. Usually when I hit a Sephora I go to one mall in particular, but there were a few additional stores that I needed to go to, so I ended up visiting another mall as well. Usually I don’t hit up the same  [ Read More ]

Categories: haul, video
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Sep - 12 - 2009

Face of the Day ~ Turquoise Pop

I’ve been wanting to make use of my new Make Up For Ever eye shadow, and decided that I’d start off with just one. I’ve heard the rants and raves about the pigmentation, but I was very surprised with just how bright the colour is and with the ease of blending. Introducing, colour number seventy-two!  [ Read More ]

Categories: FotD, looks