Hello beautiful people! Back in September 2015, I shared my picks for the 10 best eyeshadow palettes, and that post has been one of the most visited posts on Phyrra ever since. Eleven years later, my collection, my standards and the indie beauty world have all changed. So I’ve given this post a complete refresh…
Hello beautiful creatures! I’m back with my best gothic makeup brands to try in 2026. Every brand on my list is cruelty-free, most offer vegan options, and most are indie beauty brands. These are my favorite makeup brands. I’ve included top reviews and tutorials featuring these goth makeup brands in this post. See the best…
Hello, Hex Squad! Today I’m sharing some of my favorite alternative makeup brands to try in 2026. This is not an exhaustive list of every single alternative beauty brand in existence, only the ones that I’ve personally shopped at and purchased from. All opinions, as always, are my own. I do also mention if any…
Cool Toned Eyeshadow Palettes Hey friends! This post was one of your favorites when I first published it in 2018, and cool toned palettes are still frustratingly hard to find, so I’ve given it a full refresh for 2026. Below you’ll find my current cool toned eyeshadow palette recommendations, with indie options, vegan options, and…
Hello, beautiful people! Back in 2017, my friend Tashina from Logical Harmony broke the upsetting news that NARS was no longer cruelty free after they started selling in mainland China. Many of you reached out to ask me for alternatives, and this post was born. Sadly, nothing has changed: as of 2026, NARS is still…
Hello, friends! Today I’m sharing where I’ve been and why I’ve largely been away from long-form content in 2025. It was a transformative year for my family, filled with immense challenges and even bigger changes. In case you weren’t aware, I work full-time outside of blogging. I prioritize the work that pays my bills, and…