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5 Best Glossier Products to Add To Your Cart Now

03/25/2020

While, I can’t say that every Glossier product is amazing, I’m a huge fan of many of them. I love how easy Glossier products are to use, making them approachable and non-initimdating. If you’ve never tried Glossier, or you’d like to try a bit more, here are the 5 tried-and-true, best Glossier products. Cloud Paint...

Current Beauty Deals

03/17/2020

I’m writing this post for 2 important reasons. These beauty deals are too good to pass up and I love seeing anyone save money. I’m really stressing about COVID-19, as my main source of income comes from being a freelance makeup artist. Nearly every job for the next 3 weeks is cancelled, so I’m honestly...

Skincare Products You Need from The Ordinary

03/12/2020

If you’re into skincare, and you haven’t tried , you’ve no doubt heard of it. As their tagline says, the products are clinical formulations with integrity. I’d describe the line as no-frills actives that everyone can afford. The packaging looks clinical, there are no pretty scents, it doesn’t feel luxurious and once you see the...

February Favorites: BHA + Binging on Chickpeas

03/03/2020

These favorites posts are as close to a diary as it gets for me. Looking back at my calendar, in the month of February, I did makeup for the ill-fated Iowa Caucus, my husband turned 37, I worked on several commercial projects, filmed a video in TJMaxx on my IGTV and I tried a bunch...

How to grow long lashes with Grandelash Serum

02/25/2020

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. What if your natural lashes could grow longer? I have an option for you that is cheaper than lash extensions by a lot,...

How to double cleanse for truly clean skin

02/18/2020

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, an evolved...