Makeup for Men: More Than A Little Powder

I do makeup for men often, except in my profession, it’s called male grooming. From TV talent to political candidates, everyone could use a little help. “What do guys need for makeup? Just a little powder?” Ha! Men aren’t perfect. Is this news?! When I do makeup for men, the main goals are the following:...

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3 Trader Joe’s beauty products you should definitely not buy

I really love Trader Joe’s. It was so exciting when it first came to my Des Moines, IA and my husband and I had fun trying everything. You never forget your first Cookie Butter…until you eat too much, and then experience severe gastrointestinal distress. Whoops. I have waxed poetic about Trader Joe’s beauty products before....

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Trying Viral TikTok Beauty Products So You Don’t Have To

If you’re among the 689 million TikTok users, you’ve likely heard the phrase, “let me put you onto something” followed by a beauty product that promises to “change your life.” Unlike YouTube or Instagram, TikTok somehow feels more real, less edited and filtered, thus more trustworthy in terms of product reviews. I’ve enjoyed trying some...

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