Discontinued hard-to-find cosmetics and fragrances (more…)

Organic cosmetics and skincare

Natural Solutions – Specializing in natural cosmetics and skincare products – holistic beauty, body & bath (more…)

Cake eyeliner and advantages

Cake eyeliner comes in eyeshadow type containers and should be applied with a thin, soft brush. Often used wet (as eye shadow can be as well for this purpose). (more…)

Insomnia – how to get some sleep

Melatonin
When you're a weekend night owl (but otherwise diurnal during the week) and you have trouble getting to sleep on Sunday nights (more…)

C.S. Lewis, the man and his works

The Passion of C.S. Lewis – a somewhat political review by Alison Lurie after release of the Disney film of C.S. Lewis's The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. (more…)

Cosmetics Depot carries Adrien Arpel, Almay, Andrea Eye-Q’s, Ardell, Barelle (their private label), Be Natural, Betty Dain, Bobbi Brown, Borghese, Brandon, Bronzetta, Christian Dior (more…)

Concealer – Use same color as foundation. Foundation stick can work well as concealer. Do NOT use yellow-based powder. (more…)