Cosmetic Monster

Cosmetic Monster

❤ Cosmetic Monster (cosmeticmonster.com) is a thoughtful collection of cosmetic reviews, editorials + skin care advice for all ages & happy faces!

Defunct makeup artist who now simply spouts cosmetic related tidbits via Instagram and blog (cosmeticmonster.com).

15+ years experience including: Bobbi Brown counter manager, product specialist for Shu Uemura, Laura Mercier, Nars and Bobbi Brown plus studio & wedding makeup experience.

Timeline photos 02/02/2018

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Timeline photos 30/01/2018

🍇🍃 PREMIER CRU LE SERUM🍃🍇 I needed something to boost my 45 year old skin and this will be one of my last skincare splurges for awhile. Love the wonderful watery texture that isn't sticky - heaven for combination skin.

Timeline photos 02/01/2018

is now ☆ I decided to overhaul my original concept and blog since posting about makeup and skincare just stopped being enough.

I realize it's a risk - but GO BIG OR GO HOME! 🤙

Expect to see journaling, art and food in addition to cosmetic posts. I will also start starrcandy.com from scratch and see what happens.

Explore the sweeter side of life! ⭐🍬

#2018

02/01/2018

Bye bye 2017. LOL

20 Hilariously Absurd Things About Makeup All Girls Hate 22/12/2017

LOL

20 Hilariously Absurd Things About Makeup All Girls Hate Do you know how long it takes to look this average?

21/12/2017

I mean I get that red/pink eye shadow is the trend, but I don't get it. Editorial look on the gram - okay. IRL if you aren't careful - you look like you partied with Edgar Friendly (look it up kiddos) or you have pink eye. You can tell me I'm old - but those are the facts.

19/12/2017

For 2000 Sephora points you could have got a $50 gc (it's sold out now). For 2000 Ulta points, you can get $125 worth of product any time. 🤔

Grandpa Cleans Granddaughter's Doll, Accidentally Creates A Horrifying Monster 17/12/2017

I promise y'all look fine without makeup. I laughed really hard at this tho.

Grandpa Cleans Granddaughter's Doll, Accidentally Creates A Horrifying Monster Cutting out eyes from a magazine was a bad idea.

15/12/2017

HAHAHAHAHAHA! But really. I wonder all the time if people actually wear Instagram level makeup in public...and I used to wear peacock eyelashes.

Timeline photos 08/12/2017

Eleven | Eggos Christmas ornament that I made for our tree competition this year. Will post full tree later...
Side Note: This Funko Pop keychain's brows are on point! 🤣

Timeline photos 08/12/2017

Lip & Cheek in Beige 👼 Japanese packaging always amazes me. I wish the product was a little more creamy - but the texture is standard for multi-purpose pigment. Pretty light pinkish n**e leaning toward sheer.

These Celebrity Pokemon Evolutions Make Way Too Much Sense 08/12/2017

Holy crap. This is legit.

These Celebrity Pokemon Evolutions Make Way Too Much Sense You're never going to look at them at the same...

Timeline photos 02/12/2017

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Timeline photos 23/11/2017

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ÐRAG㊉NS W㊉ULÐ BE B㊉RN LIҞE ŦħIS...

Encased in something delicate and iridescent. As powerful and prone as a child's sense of wonder.🐉🐉

I am thankful for the wonder that is my kid - who's boundless creativity and kindness never ceases to amaze me. L♡VE you Zoe.👭

Shot with Galaxy S8+

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Timeline photos 22/11/2017

🦄Unicorns On Demand🦄
Mahalo to for these AMAZING unicorn lights! 😄 I love them!!! Matte Velvetines and 💎Diamond Crushers💎 and other unicorn worthy goods are on sale now! *t

Timeline photos 19/11/2017

☁️⭐🦄UNIC㊉RN ÐREAMS🦄⭐☁️
Cream Shadows (these are the best for creating a base for shadow or alone for a smokey veil) Face Soap which I bought because 🐼 Unicorn Tears Melted Latex from the Unicorn Survival Kit 🦄🦄🦄 magnets + stickers & stickies from . Aloha to who is boarding up her shop. I hope the future is full of colorful happiness. ✌
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Timeline photos 12/11/2017

🎁My Birthday Haul VIB Rouge Sale | Set | Cleansing Purifying Scrub Mini | Naked Bubbly Showel Gel + Buck's Fizz Body Conditioner | Briogeo Scalp Revival | Matcha+Kinako Tea

Timeline photos 16/10/2017

✖ 9VM
✖ Mothership I
✖ Bold Brow in Light

Timeline photos 12/10/2017

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Eye Palette ☆ Available
Pale Gold 002 on the highest point under the brow ☆ Ultimate Taupe/Depth in crease ☆ Astral White in corner and as accent shade ☆ Xtreme Black and VR Violet as liner ☆ Iconic

Timeline photos 06/10/2017

Hair tweak by at - it just gets blonder and shorter!!!! Smokey Palette (on sale for $27 at ) and Cashmere/Mercury mix. Sculpt and Glow + everything.

Timeline photos 03/10/2017

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I FINALLY opened the + highlighter and can't believe I didn't start using it sooner. Super pretty neutral and mauve shimmer. Mahalo to for the unicorn magnets - I L♡VE them!!! Lots of glittery goodies by (who has some of the most grammable packaging ever). Congrats to for the phenomenal launch! Champagne Rose Luminizer by is natural and gorgeous - I use a few pats almost every day. Do I even need to mention my love for ?
P.S. Those are NOT Lime Crime brushes. Everything else is legit.
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Timeline photos 29/09/2017

sticker ♡ Tul notebook ♡ .kreations Post It holder ♡ Totoro Page Chomper
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Timeline photos 26/09/2017

All Hours Concealer is my new BFF! Naked 3 palette & Rockstar 24/7 liner + Cannonball mascara. Hard 9 Stone Grey brow pencil Cappuccino/Dark Rose brow duo and Dark Rose Brow Manicure.
I stopped using the R+F Lash Boost and can see an enormous difference in how my lashes look - they are much less full and shorter. I guess I'm going to start again!

Timeline photos 25/09/2017

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💕L♡VE my new tote and pouch from and stickers from
Unicorn Essence and Moonstone Drops makes skin miraculously glowing. *t

Timeline photos 19/09/2017

🦄🐷🌸🐳🐢🕸🐻🍉 freaking adorable "SLAY" keychain!!! My kid asked me what slay meant - I told her "it means you're killing it" and she told me that wasn't nice 🤣. Then she said it was still cute. LOVE your stuff girl! *t

Timeline photos 18/09/2017

FENTY BEAUTY
Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter in Girl Next Door/Chic Phreak $34 ~ ☆ ~ TBH, these are a little too shimmery/frosty for me, so I tweaked it by using it as a "highlight for my highlight". I use something more subtle first, then add a dab of this on the highest part of my cheekbones. At this price point, it might be better to drop a few more bucks and get an Anastasia Glow Palette ($40) or Huda 3D Highlighter Palette ($45).
is still a brand to check out ~ well edited, fair pricing and gorgeous packaging.

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Timeline photos 18/09/2017

FENTY BEAUTY
Match Sticks in Starstruck, Suede and Sand. These have a drier texture - but still manage to be fairly blendable and easy to apply. I really like the ease of Suede as contour - opting to use fingertips around the nose area (otherwise it looked a little splotchy).

I prefer the kit or the new cream kit (by same parent company as Fenty) - but these are much more travel friendly and those with oilier skin will like the matte texture.

BTW - it was the packaging that made me swoon.

Timeline photos 14/09/2017

(top left clockwise) Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Lilac Geode, Smoky Quartz, Rose Quartz and Prismatic Amethyst

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Timeline photos 14/09/2017

💜 LiLaC GeOdE💜
This shimmering powder is more of a flattering soft pink with a slightly golden undertone - unlike what its name suggests. This multi-faceted shade would be flattering on majority of skin tones - adding a sheer wash of brightening shimmer, either as a highlight on the tops of cheekbones - or used to softly blend bronzer.

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