Cordelia
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Inspiring you with effervescent alt makeup, fashion & lifestyle over 40.💄🦇🌈🐩
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▶️ 25.7k on YouTube
📧 [email protected]📍Europe #PhyrrasFault
https://phyrra.carrd.co
I ignored this palette for almost two years because I assumed subdued cool neutrals weren't for me. I was wrong. Accentuate makes my blue green eyes pop and this palette deserves some love!
Kaleidos Venus Trap, swatched on pale olive skin:
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Kaleidos Venus Trap, swatched on pale olive skin:
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Kaleidos Venus Trap Quad Review
My Kaleidos Venus Trap Quad review: swatches on pale olive skin, a wear test, and why this cool toned neutral quad makes blue and green eyes pop.
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August 28, 2026 at 11:34 AM
I ignored this palette for almost two years because I assumed subdued cool neutrals weren't for me. I was wrong. Accentuate makes my blue green eyes pop and this palette deserves some love!
Kaleidos Venus Trap, swatched on pale olive skin:
phyrra.net/kaleidos-ven...
Kaleidos Venus Trap, swatched on pale olive skin:
phyrra.net/kaleidos-ven...
I rarely buy quads. Kaleidos Twilight Rush got me. Three cool purple mattes plus Radiate, a lilac to pink duochrome glowy enough to wear alone with a fingertip. About $5.50 a shadow. Swatches on pale olive skin
Kaleidos Twilight Rush Quad Review: Swatches and Look
My Kaleidos Twilight Rush Quad review: swatches on fair olive skin, a full purple smoky look, wear test results, and who this cool-toned quad suits.
phyrra.net
August 25, 2026 at 9:05 AM
I rarely buy quads. Kaleidos Twilight Rush got me. Three cool purple mattes plus Radiate, a lilac to pink duochrome glowy enough to wear alone with a fingertip. About $5.50 a shadow. Swatches on pale olive skin
Fair olive friends: true olive shades in fair depths finally exist at drugstore prices. I swatched everything I own in 3 lighting conditions to find what actually matches. If pink shades turn sunburn and warm shades turn orange on you, this is your post. 💚
The Best Drugstore Olive Foundations & Concealers, Tested on Fair Olive Skin
Drugstore olive foundation barely exists, but I found it. The best affordable olive foundations and concealers for fair olive skin, swatched and compared.
phyrra.net
August 17, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Fair olive friends: true olive shades in fair depths finally exist at drugstore prices. I swatched everything I own in 3 lighting conditions to find what actually matches. If pink shades turn sunburn and warm shades turn orange on you, this is your post. 💚
30 years of foundations turning pink or orange on me, and no one ever said the word "olive." So I wrote the guide I needed: how to tell if you have olive undertones, with real swatches on porcelain skin and the tests that actually work.
Do I Have Olive Undertones? How to Tell
Find out if you have olive undertones with my simple tests: the foundation tell, the vein check, and photo examples from someone with porcelain olive skin.
phyrra.net
August 11, 2026 at 4:33 PM
30 years of foundations turning pink or orange on me, and no one ever said the word "olive." So I wrote the guide I needed: how to tell if you have olive undertones, with real swatches on porcelain skin and the tests that actually work.
Unpopular skincare opinion after 30 years of dry skin: dryness is usually a barrier problem, not a moisture problem. I rebuilt my entire fall routine around barrier repair and at 48 my skin is calmer than at 38. Full routine + ingredient science: 🍂
Fall Skincare Routine for Dry Skin
My real fall skincare routine for dry, sensitive, rosacea-prone skin at 48: barrier-repairing K-beauty picks, the hero ingredients in each, and why they work.
phyrra.net
August 11, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Unpopular skincare opinion after 30 years of dry skin: dryness is usually a barrier problem, not a moisture problem. I rebuilt my entire fall routine around barrier repair and at 48 my skin is calmer than at 38. Full routine + ingredient science: 🍂
After 30+ years of too pink or too orange, I finally found my foundation match. My Lisa Eldridge 2.5 review for very fair olive skin is live, with swatches, wear tests, and why no true dupe exists. 🖤
Lisa Eldridge The Foundation Shade 2.5 Review for Very Fair Olive Skin
My honest Lisa Eldridge Foundation Shade 2.5 review on very fair olive, rosacea-prone skin. Half-face photos, wear test & comparisons
phyrra.net
July 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM
After 30+ years of too pink or too orange, I finally found my foundation match. My Lisa Eldridge 2.5 review for very fair olive skin is live, with swatches, wear tests, and why no true dupe exists. 🖤
I swatched the $25 'dupe' for Lisa Eldridge 2.5 on my porcelain olive skin. Verdict: About Face F2 Olive is warmer and deeper, not a dupe. Bonus chaos: the F2 Olive concealer doesn't match the F2 Olive foundation 🫠 Swatches + comparison table #fairolive #ghostolive #porcelainolive #beauty #makeup
About Face F2 Olive vs Lisa Eldridge 2.5: Is It a Dupe? (Swatches on Fair Olive Skin)
About Face F2 Olive vs Lisa Eldridge 2.5, swatched on very fair olive skin. Not a dupe: it runs warmer and deeper. See swatch comparisons.
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July 25, 2026 at 1:47 PM
I swatched the $25 'dupe' for Lisa Eldridge 2.5 on my porcelain olive skin. Verdict: About Face F2 Olive is warmer and deeper, not a dupe. Bonus chaos: the F2 Olive concealer doesn't match the F2 Olive foundation 🫠 Swatches + comparison table #fairolive #ghostolive #porcelainolive #beauty #makeup
Cruelty-free foundation under $15 is still possible in 2026, even with inflation gnawing at the drugstore aisle.
I sorted my picks by skin type so you can skip straight to your category: normal to dry, all skin types, normal to oily and combination.
Indie, drugstore, and K-beauty made the cut.
I sorted my picks by skin type so you can skip straight to your category: normal to dry, all skin types, normal to oily and combination.
Indie, drugstore, and K-beauty made the cut.
The Best Cruelty-Free Foundations for Under $15
The Best Cruelty-Free Foundations for Under $15 - Phyrra is an alternative gothic beauty & lifestyle blog. Reviews & more by Cordelia Frost.
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May 21, 2026 at 7:47 AM
Cruelty-free foundation under $15 is still possible in 2026, even with inflation gnawing at the drugstore aisle.
I sorted my picks by skin type so you can skip straight to your category: normal to dry, all skin types, normal to oily and combination.
Indie, drugstore, and K-beauty made the cut.
I sorted my picks by skin type so you can skip straight to your category: normal to dry, all skin types, normal to oily and combination.
Indie, drugstore, and K-beauty made the cut.
Fifteen years of loving Laura Geller Baked Balance-n-Brighten. Gentle, color-correcting, rosacea-friendly, cruelty-free.
In 2026 it still has nine shades. Zero true cool tones. Nothing deeper than Toffee.
My honest review, plus the eleven shades I'd add
In 2026 it still has nine shades. Zero true cool tones. Nothing deeper than Toffee.
My honest review, plus the eleven shades I'd add
Laura Geller Baked Balance-n-Brighten Foundation Review: A Love Letter and a Shade Range Wake-Up Call
Laura Geller Baked Balance-n-Brighten Foundation Review: A Love Letter and a Shade Range Wake-Up Call by Cordelia Frost.
phyrra.net
May 14, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Fifteen years of loving Laura Geller Baked Balance-n-Brighten. Gentle, color-correcting, rosacea-friendly, cruelty-free.
In 2026 it still has nine shades. Zero true cool tones. Nothing deeper than Toffee.
My honest review, plus the eleven shades I'd add
In 2026 it still has nine shades. Zero true cool tones. Nothing deeper than Toffee.
My honest review, plus the eleven shades I'd add
Fake "European indie" beauty brands are everywhere right now. They run AI-generated ads, claim cruelty-free without certification, and ship rebranded AliExpress products that often aren't even legal in the EU. Here are the 9 warning signs I use to spot them. #indiebeauty
How to Spot a Dropshipping Beauty Brand: 9 Warning Signs
A dropshipping beauty brand can look polished, European, and cruelty-free. Here are 9 warning signs to spot one before you spend a euro.
phyrra.net
May 5, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Fake "European indie" beauty brands are everywhere right now. They run AI-generated ads, claim cruelty-free without certification, and ship rebranded AliExpress products that often aren't even legal in the EU. Here are the 9 warning signs I use to spot them. #indiebeauty
I waited almost a year to get my hands on the Bellabeautebar Dead Roses Palette and it absolutely delivered. Do you love pink and purple? This palette is for you! phyrra.net/bellabeauteb... #indiebeauty
Bellabeautebar Dead Roses Palette Review
Bellabeautebar Dead Roses Palette Review - Phyrra is an alt gothic beauty & lifestyle blog. Review by indie makeup expert Cordelia Frost.
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April 29, 2026 at 3:53 PM
I waited almost a year to get my hands on the Bellabeautebar Dead Roses Palette and it absolutely delivered. Do you love pink and purple? This palette is for you! phyrra.net/bellabeauteb... #indiebeauty
AD | sponsored review of a brand I've used since 2019
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Chocolate Whey: 3 ingredients
Collagen Peptides: 1 ingredient
full review on phyrra 🖤
most protein powders aren't third party tested for heavy metals. Naked Nutrition is one of the few that is, on every product, NSF certified too
Chocolate Whey: 3 ingredients
Collagen Peptides: 1 ingredient
full review on phyrra 🖤
Naked Chocolate Whey Protein Powder and Naked Collagen Peptides Review: The Cleanest Grass Fed Protein I've Tried in 2026
Honest review of Naked Chocolate Whey Protein Powder and Naked Collagen Peptides. Grass fed, third party tested, 3 ingredients, no artificial sweeteners.
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April 28, 2026 at 9:16 AM
AD | sponsored review of a brand I've used since 2019
most protein powders aren't third party tested for heavy metals. Naked Nutrition is one of the few that is, on every product, NSF certified too
Chocolate Whey: 3 ingredients
Collagen Peptides: 1 ingredient
full review on phyrra 🖤
most protein powders aren't third party tested for heavy metals. Naked Nutrition is one of the few that is, on every product, NSF certified too
Chocolate Whey: 3 ingredients
Collagen Peptides: 1 ingredient
full review on phyrra 🖤
Most EVs are too wide for European parking. My Polestar 2 is not. Full review on the blog at phyrra.net covering why I chose it over a Tesla, the 360 cameras, and whether my standard poodles approve. phyrra.net/polestar-2-r... #electricvehicles
April 15, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Most EVs are too wide for European parking. My Polestar 2 is not. Full review on the blog at phyrra.net covering why I chose it over a Tesla, the 360 cameras, and whether my standard poodles approve. phyrra.net/polestar-2-r... #electricvehicles
New on the blog: my guide to the best European cruelty-free indie beauty brands. Goth-owned brands, magic multichromes, sensitive skin picks, and a shipping table so you skip the customs drama. #indiemakeup
Best European Cruelty-Free Indie Beauty Brands to Try Now
Discover the best European cruelty-free and vegan indie beauty brands, from gothic makeup to luxury refillable cosmetics. By indie beauty expert Cordelia Frost.
phyrra.net
March 31, 2026 at 3:43 PM
New on the blog: my guide to the best European cruelty-free indie beauty brands. Goth-owned brands, magic multichromes, sensitive skin picks, and a shipping table so you skip the customs drama. #indiemakeup
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We Have Not Forgotten About The Epstein Files
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We Have Not Forgotten About The Epstein Files
Even though Donald Trump went to war in Iran, arguably according to at least some commentators and even a Republican congressman, to distract from the Epstein Files, we have not forgotten about them o...
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We Have Not Forgotten About The Epstein Files
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see?
here's the thing. A lot of people are like, the earth is fucked, it's beyond salvation, it's hit the tipping point, but time and time again we see that if we just fucking fixed the problem, it rebounds so incredibly fast. Imagine what could be done if people actually cared
here's the thing. A lot of people are like, the earth is fucked, it's beyond salvation, it's hit the tipping point, but time and time again we see that if we just fucking fixed the problem, it rebounds so incredibly fast. Imagine what could be done if people actually cared
They said it would take 193 years to clean London’s air. We did it in nine. 💨
London has now met legal limits for nitrogen dioxide air pollution.
London has now met legal limits for nitrogen dioxide air pollution.
London, San Francisco and Beijing achieve ‘remarkable reductions’ in air pollution
Cycle lanes, electric cars and other interventions have helped 19 global cities slash levels of pollutants by more than 20%
www.theguardian.com
March 18, 2026 at 8:32 AM
see?
here's the thing. A lot of people are like, the earth is fucked, it's beyond salvation, it's hit the tipping point, but time and time again we see that if we just fucking fixed the problem, it rebounds so incredibly fast. Imagine what could be done if people actually cared
here's the thing. A lot of people are like, the earth is fucked, it's beyond salvation, it's hit the tipping point, but time and time again we see that if we just fucking fixed the problem, it rebounds so incredibly fast. Imagine what could be done if people actually cared
Be honest: how many shades in your last palette did you actually use? I wrote the ultimate guide to buying single eyeshadows! phyrra.net/why-buy-sing... #indiebeauty
Why Buy Single Eyeshadows? Your Complete Guide to Building a Custom Makeup Collection
Why Buy Single Eyeshadows? Your Complete Guide to Building a Custom Makeup Collection, by indie makeup expert Cordelia Frost.
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March 19, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Be honest: how many shades in your last palette did you actually use? I wrote the ultimate guide to buying single eyeshadows! phyrra.net/why-buy-sing... #indiebeauty
Hypermobility Symptoms: 10 Questions Answered by Someone Who Lives With It phyrra.net/hypermobilit... #hypermobility
Hypermobility Symptoms: 10 Questions Answered by Someone Who Lives With It
Hypermobility Symptoms: 10 Questions Answered by Someone Who Lives With It by indie makeup expert Cordelia Frost
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March 19, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Hypermobility Symptoms: 10 Questions Answered by Someone Who Lives With It phyrra.net/hypermobilit... #hypermobility
Do you love cool blue and purple tones? Check out my Bellabeautebar Ocean Jewel Palette Review! #indiemakeup
Bellabeautebar Ocean Jewel Palette Review
Bellabeautebar Ocean Jewel Palette Review - Makeup Looks and Swatches by indie makeup expert of two decades, Cordelia Frost.
phyrra.net
March 13, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Do you love cool blue and purple tones? Check out my Bellabeautebar Ocean Jewel Palette Review! #indiemakeup
Switching up your vivid hair dye brand? 💙 I've rounded up the best Manic Panic alternatives, plus my full sapphire blue hair routine. Come see the color! #rainbowhair
Sapphire Blue Hair and Manic Panic Alternatives
Sapphire Blue Hair & Alternatives to Manic Panic. Phyrra is an alternative gothic beauty, fashion & lifestyle blog. Review by Cordelia Frost.
phyrra.net
February 26, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Switching up your vivid hair dye brand? 💙 I've rounded up the best Manic Panic alternatives, plus my full sapphire blue hair routine. Come see the color! #rainbowhair
I've fallen hard for @bellabeautebar Dark Dreamscape palette. See my review! phyrra.net/bellabeauteb...
Bellabeautebar Dark Dreamscape Palette Review
Bellabeautebar Dark Dreamscape Palette Review. Is it the Best Pastel Goth Palette? As an indie makeup expert of two decades, yes!
phyrra.net
February 25, 2026 at 9:46 AM
I've fallen hard for @bellabeautebar Dark Dreamscape palette. See my review! phyrra.net/bellabeauteb...
Cosmic Brushes Angelic Palette vs Danessa Myricks Pastel Dream: A Comparison Review. phyrra.net/cosmic-brush... #indiebeauty
Cosmic Brushes Angelic Palette vs Danessa Myricks Pastel Dream: A Comparison Review
Cosmic Brushes Angelic Palette vs Danessa Myricks Pastel Dream: A Comparison Review of indie makeup palettes by Cordelia Frost.
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February 24, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Cosmic Brushes Angelic Palette vs Danessa Myricks Pastel Dream: A Comparison Review. phyrra.net/cosmic-brush... #indiebeauty
Lethal Cosmetics Tutorial & Why I Buy Single Eyeshadows
Lethal Cosmetics Dark Matter Tutorial
Lethal Cosmetics Dark Matter Tutorial & Why Would You Buy Single Eyeshadows. I answer all your questions on singles by Cordelia Frost.
phyrra.net
February 19, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Lethal Cosmetics Tutorial & Why I Buy Single Eyeshadows
Moving from the USA to the Netherlands: Our 2025 Journey ✈️🌍
If you've been wondering why I've been a bit quiet on the long-form content lately, this is it! phyrra.net/where-ive-be...
#DAFTVisa #MovingToTheNetherlands #ExpatTips #LifeUpdate
If you've been wondering why I've been a bit quiet on the long-form content lately, this is it! phyrra.net/where-ive-be...
#DAFTVisa #MovingToTheNetherlands #ExpatTips #LifeUpdate
Where I've Been: Our Move to the Netherlands
Where I've Been: Our Move to the Netherlands. I talk about 2025, its challenges and how we adapted, never giving up on our dreams.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Moving from the USA to the Netherlands: Our 2025 Journey ✈️🌍
If you've been wondering why I've been a bit quiet on the long-form content lately, this is it! phyrra.net/where-ive-be...
#DAFTVisa #MovingToTheNetherlands #ExpatTips #LifeUpdate
If you've been wondering why I've been a bit quiet on the long-form content lately, this is it! phyrra.net/where-ive-be...
#DAFTVisa #MovingToTheNetherlands #ExpatTips #LifeUpdate
✨💖 Fuller brows. Brighter eyes. Extra confidence. 💜✨ This one switch saves me 20 minutes every single day. phyrra.net/the-eyebrow-... #beautyhack
The Eyebrow Hack That Saves Me 20 Minutes Every Morning
Discover the eyebrow hack that saves me 20 minutes every morning. Blue-black dye gives fuller brows, brighter eyes and effortless confidence.
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August 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
✨💖 Fuller brows. Brighter eyes. Extra confidence. 💜✨ This one switch saves me 20 minutes every single day. phyrra.net/the-eyebrow-... #beautyhack