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St. Tropez x Ashley Graham Ultimate Glow Kit Self Tanner Review

07/06/2021

I’ve now discovered 2 great self tanners thanks to wedding clients. The first was Bondi Sands, and now, motivated by Amanda, a bride I worked with last month, I’m trying what I just call the Ashley Graham self tanner. While St. Tropez has multiple self tanner formulas, Ashley Graham collaborated with them to create this...

I tried online derm Apostrophe and here’s what happened

06/30/2021

I’ve had significant melasma for several years now. The dark brown patches form what I call “my continents” across my forehead and temples. It’s never bothered me too much, yet, I also resent having to color correct, use foundation and concealer to fully even out my skin. I feel like I’d rather spend that time...

Post Pandemic Faves: Vaxxed, waxxed, relaxed

06/27/2021

I’m bringing back the monthly favorites, because honestly? I miss them. These favorites posts were as close to journal as I get, and being able to read through previous entries written during the pandemic, I see them as a time capsule of sorts, describing how I was feeling during some pretty heavy, monumental-wait, unprecedented times....

5 Best Lip Oils for a Hydrated, Glass-Like Shine

06/23/2021

If you watch the beauty industry closely like I do, you’ll start to notice patterns and trends. I’ve recently noticed lip oils as an emerging category of their own, and I’m into it. First came “glass skin” and now, allow me to introduce you to “glass lips.” With their hydrating formulas, shiny-without being sticky glossy...

Why your concealer looks bad and how to fix it

06/16/2021

To conceal means to hide, keep something secret; prevent it from being known or noticed. But what if your concealer makes things like under eye circles or fine lines actually look worse, not better?What if you concealer looks like garbage? I bet I know why and I bet I can help you fix it. Here...

10 Kitsch Products That Will Make Your Life Easier

05/20/2021

Kitsch is a female-founded and owned hair and beauty accessories brand. In 2010, Cassandra Thurswell founded the Kitsch, starting out by hand making products in her Los Angeles apartment. Now, you can find Kitsch products online and at 20,000 retail locations across the world, including as well as selling on Amazon. I’ve been a fan...