In her latest update, beauty enthusiast Melissa explores a range of products that have recently caught her attention. She has been testing and switching between brands and is keen on sharing what currently stands out in her beauty routine.

Melissa opens up about a change she has noticed in the NARS light reflecting foundation formula, highlighting a shift in its thickness and effectiveness. She recounts her proactive steps, including engaging with the brand online to express her concerns. Despite receiving unclear responses, her observations resonate with many other users who have noticed similar changes.

Her makeup roundup includes preferences from Morphe and Natasha Denona palettes, with a leaning towards warm tones for her eyeshadow. Melissa emphasizes the value she finds in the Natasha Denona mini bronze palette, especially compared to the Urban Decay Naked Heat palette.

She shares affection for two new lipsticks, one from Bobbi Brown and another suggestion from Anastasia Beverly Hills from friends. Her experience with Rare Beauty's diverse spectrum of blushes aligns with her appreciation for warm undertones, balancing glowy sheer and impactful color.

In the haircare department, Melissa reveals a coming back to Kérastase's Resistance for treating breakage, paired with satisfaction from the tangle-free technology of the Tangle Teezer brush. Encouraged by results, she odysseys back for extra purchases, ensuring preparedness in her daily routine.

• Investment on uncommon James premium necklaces.
• Features artisan-crafted works from local designers and friends worthy of global admiration.

Beyond Filagrault, Melissa buys unique earrings directly from artists, including those who meld cultural authenticity and artistic flair into their handcrafted products. She lengthens an enthusiastic narrative about the value in translating prices from foreign currencies before purchasing items online.

A passionate consumer of true crime, Melissa extends recommendations of worthwhile both audio and visual mediums, painting a compelling picture about each and encouraging exploration from viewers who share a fascination for investigative storytelling.

Starting her cue is the ‘Casefile’ podcast, led by an enigmatic Australian narrator and grounded in factual realism. Another recommended listen is American Scandal, which explores national intrigues, with Melissa particularly captivated by Season 60 detailing espionage within the FBI.

For a visual narrative, she enthusiastically reflects on enjoyable documentary series on Netflix, detailing conspiratorial intrigues and manipulation seen in “Operation Mince Meat” among others.

Not one to stay only in fiction, these shows are crafted with highly rewarding production values that match any nuanced discussions of criminal storytelling interest.