Friday, October 2, 2026

ILIA Thru Line Waterproof Eyeliners

ILIA Thru Line Waterproof Eyeliner Review, Photos, Swatches

ILIA's Thru Line Waterproof Eyeliners ($26; sephora.com) are new and come in ten gorgeous colors. They are all muted, wearable shades, perfect for everyday wear and for a minimal, no makeup makeup look. I love the colors in here and how easy it is to apply. The formula is smooth and does not tug or pull on the lash and waterlines. Like everything else from ILIA this one too is a clean formulation and contains avocado oil for a smooth, rich, easy to apply texture.

ILIA Thru Line Waterproof Eyeliner Review, Photos, Swatches

The shimmer shades are perfect to be layered as well. The color payoff is great and the selection of browns especially is amazing for anyone wanting a soft smokey look. The formula is waterproof once set and easy to sharpen. These also don't set super quick, so there is time to smudge and play around for a few seconds. If you like subtle, yet slight pops of color that also work as everyday basics in your makeup bag, these are highly recommended!

ILIA Thru Line Waterproof Eyeliners in Abstract, Serif, Gesture, Flourish, GraphiteSwatches

ILIA Thru Line Waterproof Eyeliners in Hyperreal, Dash, Portrait, Trace, InkSwatches

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Summer-Fall Transitional Fragrances ft. Jo Malone


Some of my favorite Jo Malone fragrances that I've been loving this transitional season from summer-fall.

Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia, English Pear & Sweet Pea, Amber Labdanum Cologne Intense Review, Photos

English Pear & Freesia ($125; shop.nordstrom.com) - A gorgeous fruity floral with notes of Pear, White Freesia, Patchouli, Rose, Melon, Rhubarb, Musk and Amber. I love the opening that is so fresh, not heady, yet soft and crisp. I'd say this is a great scent for the slightly cool, but not so warm days following summer. The dry down is much softer and brings out the Amber, Patchouli and Musk, but it is very fresh and floral for the most part.

English Pear & Sweet Pea ($125; shop.nordstrom.com) - Another one of my favorite florals, quite similar but a tad sweeter than English Pear & Freesia. The notes include Pear, Sweet Pea and White Musk to name a few. The Sweet Pea is more prominent than any other note and it is a non-cloying, yet sweet fragrance that isn't too strong. It is a pleasant, comforting fragrance that is perfect for everyday without being too ovewhelmingly sweet. Easy to wear, feminie and work-safe.

Amber Labdanum Cologne Intense ($160; shop.nordstrom.com), as the name suggests, is a strong, rich amber vanilla concoction with hints of citrus. The notes include Bitter Orange, Labdanum, Amber, Vanilla and Musk. The opening is strong, but dries down quickly without getting too overpowering. It is mostly citrus, amber and vanilla in an aromatic-musky base as it dries down. I love this one for Autumn when the weather is cooler and I tend to gravitate towards richer fragrances more.

Kaja Beauty Beauty Bento Stacked Eyeshadow Trio, Beauty Bento Stacked Eyeshadow Trio | New From Kaja Beauty

Some recent beauty finds from Kaja Beauty that I've been reaching out to a lot lately.

Kaja Beauty Beauty Bento Stacked Eyeshadow Trio, Doublekiss Bento Blur Review, Photos, Swatches
Kaja Beauty Beauty Bento Stacked Eyeshadow Trio, Doublekiss Bento Blur Review, Photos, Swatches

The DoubleKiss Bento Blur + Glow Cheek & Lip Duos ($28; ulta.com) just launched exclusivley at Ulta and come with the cutest silicone sleeve bag charm. The colors are wearable and the formula is beautiful and blendable effortlessly. Fig Caramel is a soft brown pink that flatters most skintones and Cherry Gummy is a slightly cool toned olive skin friendly pink. The powder blush has a really nice, soft blur finish that looks ultra natural and soft, while the creamy gloss is perfect to match the blush as a soft sheen lip color. I love the packaging and the formula of these and love how Kaja is being so innovative and not just following trends.

Kaja Beauty DoubleKiss Bento Blur + Glow Cheek & Lip Duos in Cherry Gummy, Fig Caramel Review, Photos, Swatches

The Beauty Bento Stacked Eyeshadow Trio ($28; target.com) has been a favorite of mine for a long time now. I love the cool and warm toned trios and how easy they are to use with fingers or a brush. They also come in matte and shimmer finishes and even without a primer, these are super easy to blend and layer. Chocolate Dahlia is a perfectly wearble shimmer/matte trio in cool browns and taupes while Creme Brulee is a rosy brown shimmer trio. The Bentos are now available at Target as well as part of the Beauty Studio and the DoubleKiss Bento Blurs are an Ulta exclusive. Overall, I highly recommend both these and Kaja's formulations in general.

Kaja Beauty Beauty Bento Stacked Eyeshadow Trio in Chocolate Dahlia, Creme Brulee Review, Photos, Swatches