The holidays seem to start earlier every year. It’s no longer a surprise to see bulbs twinkling on department store Christmas trees in August. So by the time the festivities actually start, I’m exhausted from shopping all the early, door…
Product Review: Almay’s Smart Shade Butter Kiss™ Lipstick
Ever wish you could walk into a drug store and select the perfect shade of berry, pink, nude or red lipstick – no guesswork? I know, it sounds like something from an episode of the sci-fi classic cartoon, The Jetsons….
Wicked Beauty by Phyllis Bourne: Product Review – Clinique Cheek Pop ™
You don’t get to spend over 50-years on the planet without turning into a bit of a….well, a know it all. It’s an obnoxious quality, but like wrinkles, hot flashes and errant hairs sprouting from your chin, it comes with…
Product Review: Urban Decay Ultimate Ozone Multipurpose Primer Lip Pencil
“If you were stranded on a deserted island and could only have one item, what would it be?” At least once a week, folks who are bored at work will ask this annoying question on Facebook. I work at home,…
Wicked Beauty: Maybelline Colossal Chaotic Lash! Mascara Review
I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve walked out of a store without having bought the new and improved or the latest and greatest mascara. Just like the last minute candy bar I grab in the…
Wicked Beauty: Boscia’s Super Cool De-Puffing Eye Balm Review
When I walk into McDonald’s, I want fries. I already know a salad is the choice that would better help me achieve my diet goals. Ah, but those fries. They just smell and taste so good. This post, I’m going…
Wicked Beauty: Nivea In-Shower Smoothing Body Lotion Review
I thought I was exempt from having those kinds of mornings. You know, a morning when you anticipate getting slammed at work and need to be showered, dressed and properly caffeinated, lickety-split. Unfortunately, no one gets a pass. Not even…
Wicked Beauty: Simple Micellar Cleansing Water Review
Most facial cleansing products promise to make quick work of make-up removal. I usually just grab one from a department store beauty counter or drugstore, and then mentally prepare to put some elbow grease into the job. It often takes…
Wicked Beauty: bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Review
I’m a light coverage gal when it comes to face make-up. For years, I’ve alternated between Maybelline’s Dream Fresh BB Cream and the classic bareMinerals mineral powder foundation. However, lately, neither has seemed to get the job done. A poster…
Wicked Beauty: Urban Decay Mascara Resurrection Review
I blame the Disney princesses. They started it when we were little girls. Their angelic cartoon faces, long flowing hair and optimistic outlooks made us believe anything is possible. They sold us on the magic of falling in love and…
Wicked Beauty: Boscia Bright White Mask Review
Mr. Phyllis cannot tell a lie. Yes, really. The man doesn’t lie. For example, when asked how my size 14 butt looks squeezed into size 10 jeans, I went on a one-day green smoothie fast to fit into, his reply: “You…
Wicked Beauty: A ‘Good Enough’ Face
My name is Phyllis, and I’m a hard-core beauty junkie. An overflowing cosmetics bag and make-up littered vanity attest to this fact. Yet, most days my face does not. I feed my addiction regularly. There’s nothing I love more than…
