Lashes are having more than a moment, but an entire movement. Even the most minimalist makeup wearer seems to still want long lashes, whether via lash extensions, false lashes or mascara cocktailing. Wish your natural lashes would grow longer? I have an option for you that is cheaper than lash extensions by a lot, better […]
How to Double Cleanse
Question for you…do you DC? Double cleanse that is. I didn’t used to. I actually thought it was pointless, that a good cleanser would remove makeup, pollution and excess oil. I used to only double cleanse my face if I had done a Halloween makeup look or something really heavy. But now? Now, I’m 36, […]
Black Owned Makeup Brands
February is Black History Month and I didn’t want to let it pass without acknowledging how you can support women of color via beauty purchases. While I do typically use affiliate links, this post will not contain any. Instead, I will link directly to the brand, and should you choose to purchase from any of […]
January Favorites: Caucus + Lashes
Welcome to the first favorites of 2020! I sure hope this post finds you well. I just survived over 26 hours doing makeup during the Iowa Caucus, shuffling between 2 media outlets, in the middle of the night and wee morning hours. Don’t worry; I’m only talking politics as it pertains to my job. It […]
What to do for super dry skin
Hi, I’m Ivy, I live in the midwest, and despite it’s many positives, in the winter? I’m a complete and total DAB. Not familiar with the term? Oh, probably because I invented it. It stands for dry ass bitch. You too? Don’t think so? Trust me; I’m a makeup artist. I see a ton of […]
Worst Products I Tried in 2019
I both do and I do not like telling you about products that I dislike. I like it because it’s my sincerest hope that I save you money. I don’t like it because I truly do love and respect so many brands and want to see them do well. That being said, I tried these […]
How to do your nails at home
I finally have a good home manicure routine down. Doing my nails at home has resulted from various not cool situations at nail salons with regard to poor sanitation, nail damage and just non-relaxing vibes. I have to admit; it is really nice being able to do a manicure whenever I feel like it, no […]
Haus Labs Review
I expected Lady Gaga’s Haus Laboratories beauty line to be avant garde, the outrageous at full volume, the unconventional at 100. I was totally ok with all of that, for the record. What else would one expect from the iconic woman who once wore a meat dress? Oh, and lest your forget these Met Gala […]