Mascara is the unifying beauty product, the equalizer. Whether someone wears a full face on the daily or the bare minimum, it seems that most of us wear mascara. For many, it’s the non-negotiable, the won’t-leave-the-house-without product. However, it’s also very polarizing. There are mascaras I truly hated that others swear by as their holy grail. […]
Urban Decay Naked Honey Palette Review
I didn’t expect to like the Urban Decay Naked Honey Palette as much as I do. I didn’t think I’d reach for this palette several times a week. The hella yella golds made me question it’s true wearability, but honey, actually, henny, here we are. Shade Range At first glance, you just see the yellow […]
Sephora VIB Sale Gift Guide
It’s the most wonderful time of the yearWith the mascaras brushing, the lip glosses swipingAnd everyone telling you be of good cheerIt’s the most wonderful time of the year Yes, boys and girls, the Sephora VIB Sale really is the most wonderful time of the year. Gather round my non-yet-up Christmas tree, and let’s talk […]
October Favorites: Peptides + RBG
Hey, remember when I was like, omggg August was so craaaazy?Yeah. October was like that…times 2. Weddings, Halloween makeup, political makeup, throwing a baby shower, lots of birthdays, doing makeup on a hog farm (one got loose!) and more weddings. But you guys. It’s all good, really. I celebrated 7 years of blogging this month […]
How to Reapply Sunscreen Easily
This post is sponsored by Seriously FAB* 2019 has been the year of sunscreen commitment for me. I vowed not to skip a day, not to get lazy and slack off. My forehead melasma serves as a powerful reminder of why I can’t be SPF negligent any longer. It’s like a whole continent system up […]
7th Birthday Thanks: Failure + Finding Yourself
7 years ago, I was a 28 year old graphic designer, on the verge of getting laid off for the second time in 4 years. I was confused, frustrated and desperate to figure it all out. “It” being myself, my job, uh, my life?! I struggled to ever find fulfillment or satisfaction in my graphic […]
Halloween Makeup Must Haves
Urban Decay recently sent me some of their key products for Halloween makeup, but these can also be found in my freelance makeup kit and personal collection too. I wanted to share these staples of Halloween makeup and ways to re-purpose products you already have, so that you aren’t buying garbage Halloween “makeup kits”. I […]
Urban Decay Stay Naked Foundation Review
Urban Decay’s Naked Skin Foundation was one of my go-to recommendations for years. I was definitely a little pissy when I saw they were phasing it out to relaunch it as Stay Naked Weightless Liquid Foundation. I got over myself real quick though and purchased some to see what was what. I’ve been wearing this […]