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 - 20 - 2010

Face of the Day: Bridesmaid

Some of you may have known that I was in a wedding this past weekend.  A good friend of mine from way back was getting married, and it was definitely an honour to be included in the wedding party. It was my first time being a bridesmaid, so I definitely wondered what I was going  [ Read More ]

Categories: FotD, looks
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on May - 06 - 2010

Face of the Day: Channeling Colour

The past few days I’ve been feeling like wearing bright colours, which is always fun. Do you like bright colours or do you tend to keep things more neutral? Yesterday I was determined to rock a red lip because I’m absolutely in love with MAC’s Ruby Woo lipstick.  It’s definitely a classic red, which made  [ Read More ]

Categories: FotD
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Apr - 11 - 2010

Face of the Day: Purple Perfection

I did a video review of the ELF Purple Perfection kit, and this is the look that I came up with. Using all the shadows together was just too much shimmer for my taste, nor should I achieve the smokey look achieved on the box.  Whether it’s my skin tone or just a lack of  [ Read More ]

Categories: FotD, looks
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Apr - 11 - 2010

Review: E.L.F. Purple Perfection Kit

I found this kit in the beauty section at Winners and thought I’d share my thoughts on it.

Categories: video
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Apr - 10 - 2010

FotD: Purple, Purple Everywhere!

After spending so much time on my hair today, I just wanted something to do something simple. I love using monochromatic schemes, especially when there is a wide range of shades used. Face Revlon PhotoReady Foundation / 008 Golden Beige & 010 Caramel MAC Eye Shadow / Suspicion (brows) MAC Brow Set / Clear MAC  [ Read More ]

Categories: FotD, looks
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Mar - 25 - 2010

FotD: Peaches & Plums

This look was absolutely inspired by Tahnee from Shining Sttar. A few days ago she posted a fabulous look, and I absolutely loved it.. so this is my interpretation. I think peach and purple are a great colour combination, but it’s one of those that I don’t break out very often. I’ll put it down  [ Read More ]

Categories: FotD, looks
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on Jan - 29 - 2010

Face of the Day ~ Amethyst Smokes

For this look I decided to try an experiment. I picked up a Maybelline quad at the drugstore the other day, and when I got home I realized that I could dupe it with some of my MAC eye shadows. So I put together a quad of similar colours and used Maybelline on one eye  [ Read More ]

Categories: FotD, eye shadow, look series, looks
Posted by Nepenthe Posted on May - 27 - 2009

Face of the Day ~ Bright Inspiration

I saw there was a new video on pixiwoo, an awesome bright look from Samantha.  Bright Pink & Yellow from MAC This video is definitely worth checking out. Literally I was inspired.. and this is the result. Face Make Up For Ever HD Foundation / 153 Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Powder MAC Eye  [ Read More ]

Categories: FotD, looks