Based on positive experiences with the Josie Maran Vibrancy Foundation, Argan Oil and Illuminizer, I was excited to try the concealer, with it’s longass name, Josie Maran Vibrancy Argan Oil Full Coverage Concealer Fluid. Described as a full coverage clean concealer, it retails for $28.00 for 0.17 oz. and I purchased it with my own […]
Ways to Repurpose Beauty Products
Do you have seldom used/almost expired beauty products, or maybe just ones that don’t do it for you? If you’re like me, wastefulness bothers you and you wish you could find another use for your beauty products. Donation is an option of course, but the majority of organizations actually require beauty products to be unused. […]
The Worst Beauty Products I Tried in 2018
I know some bloggers prefer to only tell you about the products they love. In a perfect world, I would enjoy every product I try, regardless of whether it was gifted to me or purchased with my own money. I have a healthy amount of both. The truth is, and I have no room for […]
Best Beauty Products of 2018
As we bid adieu to 2018, it’s fun to reflect on aaall the beauty products I used this year. My Instagram serves as a visual diary for the makeup, hair products and skincare I tried and when I scroll through, I see just how many things I tried! Whew! I think I get tougher on […]
December Favorites
I said I wouldn’t be doing a December favorites, in lieu of my yearly favorites, but I discovered some cool stuff lately and realized I would be sad if I didn’t tell you. I think you would be sad too. After all, I’m in prime winter mode. Give me fuzzy socks. Exfoliate my dry skin. […]
Kristin Ess Pivoting Wand Review
I, Ivy “Wake Up For Makeup” Boyd am on a constant quest to figure out my hair. It ain’t Wake Up For Doing My Hair after all. I’m always looking for tools and fancy gadgetry to make styling my hair faster, easier, more enjoyable. So, I thought, if Kristin Ess and her Pivoting Wand can’t […]
Charlotte Tilbury Review
So, I finally dipped my toe into the sea that is Charlotte Tilbury. I was secretly hoping that I wouldn’t like any of it because it’s definitely in a luxury price point and not in any stores locally for me to swatch. I purchased the insanely gorgeous holiday gift set, Charlotte’s Beauty Universe, seeing it […]
Glossier Gift Guide
Hey late in the gamers! If you have an MMM on your list (makeup minimalist millennial), a Glossier gift will definitely impress. Their highly Instagrammable products are not only chic but easy to use and require no special skills. I like how user-friendly Glossier products are, making them what I reach for on my most look-presentable-in-5 minute […]