An iconic beauty brand is closing its doors for good. Here's a little tribute to BECCA Cosmetics for shaping the beauty industry into how we know it today.
November Beauty Favorites | 2020
Favorites, favorites, and more favorites! Discover the products I used the most in November and why I love them.
Colourpop x Raw Beauty Kristi Full Collection Review
This is what we've all been waiting for!! Well...maybe just me. Find out if the Colourpop x Raw Beauty Kristi collection is worth your money.
October Beauty Favorites | 2020
We may be halfway through November, but it's always a good time to talk about beauty favorites right?
September Beauty Favorites | 2020
The leaves may be changing but these beauty products are here to stay. Check out what made my favorites list this past month!
Makeup Products I Can’t Live Without
Holy grail product alert! Check out some of the items that elevate my makeup to the max.
Skincare Empties Part 2
Glorified trash: skincare edition. See what I've recently put on my face and whether or not I'd put it on my face again.
DIY Pumpkin Banner
Upgrade your fall decor with an easy DIY pumpkin banner! Rustic yet chic, you can create this statement piece in under a few hours.
August Beauty Favorites | 2020
New, new new! Lots of new products in this month's favorites. Find out what's missing from your makeup routine.
Full Face of First Impressions
Making a good impression on somebody new? Instant anxiety. Beauty first impressions? My cup of tea. If it's yours too, join me as I show you what I put on my face for the very first time!
Declutter With Me (Part 4)
It's always a good day to declutter! Join me as I show you what beauty products I'm tossing and why.
July Beauty Favorites | 2020
Hello, hello! Did anybody else’s July fly by? Wow, already rhyming by the second sentence. Anyway, I’ve actually had the chance to play with a lot of makeup this month. I feel like I’ve had a recent burst of both motivation and inspiration which is nice among all the craziness that 2020 has brought so [...]
Do I Regret Going Foundation Free?
My 1 year anniversary of going foundation free has come and gone! Do I regret my decision?
Tarte Cosmetics Haul (+ Makeup Look)
Kickin' it old school with a makeup haul from Tarte. Discover what I picked up during their semi-annual 7 for $63 sale and how each product performs.
June Beauty Favorites | 2020
Hello again! It’s time to chat about monthly favorites. Not going to lie, I haven’t played with too much makeup this month, but a majority of this stuff I’ve never talked about on my blog before. That’s super exciting, right? Well, I won’t keep you waiting any longer. Keep scrolling to discover what beauty products [...]
Beauty Empties | June 2020
Welcome back friends! My empty bin has started piling up which means it’s time to discuss my glorified trash yet again. If you’re new to empties, I basically talk about what beauty products I’ve used up, whether or not I enjoyed them, and if I would repurchase. Simple as that. Let’s get on with it, [...]
May Beauty Favorites | 2020
Hey, hey! Well we’ve conquered another month. At least that’s what it feels like lately. To be quite honest, I didn’t play around with too much makeup in May. I’ve been feeling a little uninspired lately and my skin desperately needed some TLC after going through a pretty bad breakout. That being said, I still [...]
My Top 3 Most Purchased Makeup Brands
Hi friends! There’s a TON of makeup brands on the market. It got me thinking though. What 3 brands have I purchased the most makeup from? After some counting, I came up with the results and wanted to share them with you. Before I get into specifics, I’ll recap why I keep going back to [...]
My Eyeshadow Palette Collection
Newest, oldest, smallest, biggest. No, this isn’t some weird Dr. Suess parody. It’s just a few of the categories I’ll be talking about in relation to my eyeshadow palettes! Come and take a peek inside my collection and let your jaw drop at the ridiculous amount of eyeshadow one person probably shouldn’t own.
The Best Summer Lip Products Under $20
Juicy, hydrated, and plump. If that’s what you're looking for in a lip product, you’ve come to the right place. Check out these summer lippies sure to pack a punch without hurting your wallet.
Full Face of Rarely Used Makeup
Ever forget about that one beautiful eyeshadow from like 2015? Me too. Read about some makeup products I haven’t touched in a while and see the look I created with them!
April Beauty Favorites | 2020
Yes, it’s that time of the month again. No, not that one. It’s the time where we discuss what beauty products I’ve been obsessing over. Keep reading to find out!
Skincare Empties
Raise your hand if you’ve been personally victimized by dry skin. In my never-ending quest to find the best hydrating skincare products, I have made it through various samples and full size items. Read my thoughts on each one to see what excelled and what has been voted off the island.
My *Updated* Skincare Routine
Hi, severely dry skin over here! Check out what products I've been using to combat dehydration in my daily skincare routine.
Decluttering My Makeup Collection Part 3
Hello, hello! I’ve been doing decluttering posts quite frequently on my blog because I recently discovered that I have too much shit. When it comes to items that aren’t beauty related I’m pretty good at throwing unnecessary things away. However, my beauty collection is my pride and joy. (I can feel some of you already [...]
March Beauty Favorites | 2020
Hello friends! Let’s not even go into detail about the year that was March. Instead, let’s focus on makeup and the fact that the beauty community (some, not all) can be such a good way to relieve stress in our most trying times. Also, I should stop being a hypocrite because I haven’t put on [...]
Makeup With an Instagrammable Aesthetic
Welcome back! Has a makeup item’s packaging ever made you ~feel~ things? If you said yes, hi, stay awhile. My name is Elyse and I’m the commissioner of the “what the hell, you relate?” club. In all seriousness though, there are thousands of beauty products out there whose aesthetics are so captivating they just had [...]
Elf Bite Size Eyeshadow Palette Review
Hello my friends! As you may already know, eyeshadow palettes are my favorite beauty item to buy, use, and talk about. I actually already placed an order for the Glaminatrix Cosmetics Easter Pastel Gold Duochrome Collection and have plans to review that as soon as they get here. Due to Coronavirus, that blog post might [...]
Spring Beauty Essentials
If life imitates art then my makeup imitates nature. As many people would probably also confess, my favorite part of spring is watching the flowers bloom. Orchids are my absolute true love, but I have nothing against tulips and a good cherry blossom tree. Because of my affection for the bountiful colors of the season, [...]
February Beauty Favorites | 2020
Wow, look at me posting on time this month. What a concept. Ok, let’s get on with the good stuff. February came and went in a blink. Along the way, there’s been a lot of new items I’ve discovered and never talked about on the blog before. So, what are you waiting for? Scroll to [...]
February 2020 Empties
I’m warning you now, grab a snack. My last empties post really wasn’t that long ago, but for some reason I have more used up products now than I think ever? A nice mix of things this time too. And if you’ve been following since the beginning of 2020, you’ll know that everything is now [...]
January Beauty Favorites | 2020
Happy February! Ok, so it’s a little later than I anticipated for these favorites to go up, but I’m hoping you’ll humor me and maybe agree with my thoughts on some of these products. Also, I’m trying my hardest to make my blog as organized as possible, so moving forward in posts such as this, [...]
Decluttering My Makeup Collection
Hi friends! If you don’t follow me on Instagram (@atleastelyse for all of you asking) let me recap where I’ve been for the past few weeks. Right after the holidays, I finally got my first big girl job! It has been consuming most of my time, but I am extremely happy to start my professional [...]
2019 Beauty Favorites
How the hell? That’s it, that’s the tweet. With every single brain cell of mine, I cannot comprehend how 2019 is almost over. Without going into details, it has indeed been a YEAR. However, I am so thankful for the people who have joined me on this AtLeastElyse blogging journey thus far! That being said, [...]
Late 2019 Empties
I’m gonna make this intro quick and snappy because there is A LOT to get to. I have no idea what has gotten into me these past few months, but I’ve used up almost too many products. My last empties post honestly wasn’t even that long ago. Whatever the case may be, let’s get into [...]
The Best Holiday Beauty Products
Gold eyeshadow, rosey blush, a beaming highlight, and of course, red lipstick are some of the most trendy makeup items around the holidays. However, finding the best products in each category can be challenging. And between decorating, buying gifts, and visiting family, who has time to research the best holiday beauty products? Have no fear, [...]
November Beauty Favorites
I cannot believe, dare I say, it’s almost Christmas! Fall seemed to come and go, even though it’s technically not winter for a few more weeks. However, Jersey has snow on the ground, so I’m calling it early this year. Hang on. Pause. Before I get ahead of myself any more, let’s recap by beauty [...]
Amika Smooth Operator Set Review
If we’re rating my hair styling skills on a 1 to 10, I’d give myself a 4 at best. Sure, I can straighten my locks with a traditional straightener, but I have no idea how to give myself a salon blowout. And don’t even get me started with curling irons. They’re my mortal enemy. I’m [...]
Full Face of Free Beauty Samples
Hello friends! I recently noticed that my stash of free samples was beginning to overflow. Hence, something needed to be done about that problem. I figured, why not do an entire face of free samples? That’s hip, that’s unique, right? Well, whatever it is, it’s also kind of a first impressions style blog since I’ve [...]
Over-Hyped Beauty Products Not Worth Your Money
We’ve all heard of em’ and some of us may or may not have bought into the trend. Sometimes, products that get a lot of hype live up to our high expectations. The Huda Beauty New Nude Palette, Tatcha Silk Canvas Primer, and Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb in Fenty Glow are just some of the [...]
Anastasia Beverly Hills x Carli Bybel Eyeshadow Palette Review
For the longest time, I thought I was allergic to Anastasia Beverly Hills (ABH) eyeshadows. (The greatest tragedy of our time.) I bought the Soft Glam Palette almost immediately after it was released and had issues upon the first use. My eyes were clearly red, itchy, irritated, and slightly swollen. After barely two uses, it [...]
October Beauty Favorites
Hello, hello! October was the busiest month I’ve had in a while, yet I still got to play with a lot of makeup. I’ll chalk that up as a major win. Hopefully this trend continues through November. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves though. Keep on reading to find out what I’ve been loving lately! [...]
The Best Eyeshadow for Beginners
Eyeshadow is my absolute favorite product to buy and play with. Needless to say, I feel qualified to write this blog post. If you’re new to the makeup game and don’t know where to begin (been there, done that) I’ve created an eyeshadow starter pack sure to jump start your creativity! Not only are these [...]
October Beauty Empties
Welcome back friends! It’s time for another exploration through my used up beauty products aka glorified trash. Ironically, that’s also my nickname. Just kidding, love yourself people! Now that that weird intro is out of the way, let’s get started! Crest 3D White Brilliance Mutli-Care Whitening Mouthwash: $6.99 @ Target Whitening mouthwashes and I don’t [...]
Easy and Affordable Pirate Halloween Costume (Plus Makeup!)
Hello costume lovers and candy aficionados! It’s finally spooky season, which means it’s time to make one of the most important decisions of the year. Deciding what you want to be for Halloween can be difficult, especially if you don’t want to spend an excessive amount of money on a costume. Don’t worry, I feel [...]
September Beauty Favorites
September was a good makeup month. Like a really good one. I dabbled with a lot of different stuff and rediscovered some oldies, but goodies. There were also some new products that captured my heart in a very brief period of time. Without me generalizing any more, let’s get into specifics! J.Cat Beauty Pris-Metal Chrome [...]
8 Bold Lips to Rock this Fall
No nudes here! Fall makeup looks are all about making a statement. And what better way to do that than with a bold lip? From burgundy to berry and matte to glossy, there’s one for everybody wanting to express themselves. Check out my top ten favorites below, including lip swatches! Smashbox Always On Matte Liquid [...]
J.Cat Beauty Pris-Metal Chrome Eye Mousse Review
I realized I haven’t done a review on a singular product since March. That needed to be changed! These J.Cat Beauty Pris-Metal Chrome Eye Mousse are by no means new in the makeup world, but they are to me. I’ve seen these floating around the beauty community on Instagram and finally decided I needed at [...]
Fall Beauty Essentials
Ah, fall. The season of chunky sweaters, pumpkin spiced lattes, and too many apple picking Instagram posts. (Sorry in advance!) In all honesty though, fall is my absolute favorite season. Watching the Jersey leaves change colors is a whole mood while Halloween is easily one of my top three holidays. And of course, who doesn’t [...]
Full Face of the Oldest Makeup I Own
I got this idea after watching Samantha Ravandahl use some of her old favorite makeup products. Although she didn’t use the oldest makeup from her collection, I thought this might be an interesting little twist. Although I try to declutter my collection as often as possible, I’m definitely guilty of being a hoarder. Even if [...]
At Least Elyse 