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makeup artist perspectives

How to use bronzer for a warm, sunny glow

08/19/2019
Bronzer is not one-size-fits-all and not all bronzers are created equal. Some people use bronzers to “contour” and others use it give themselves an all over tan. Neither are ideal uses so I thought I’d just stop ya right there and tell you how to use bronzer. Once and for frickin all! What is bronzer...

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July Favorites: A Tale of 2 Kitties

08/01/2019
I truly cannot believe I am already writing my July favorites…yet here I am…writing my July favorites post. Man, you guys. This month has been filled with change and excitement. This month has put me through it and I’ll tell you why. On July 9th, Jake and I doubled the cat population at our house,...

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Are Tanologist Drops or Water Better? Full Review

07/25/2019
I prefer to be tan. I do. Sue me. I look better when I have a moderate tan. My eyes and teeth are brighter and I feel more confident. As evidenced by the slew of sunless tanners on the market, I don’t think I’m the only one either. When I saw that my BFF Target...

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6 Best Pinky Nude Lipsticks for a Natural Look

07/17/2019
As a working makeup artist in the midwest, who works heavily in bridal, the term pinky nude is on my lips…sometimes literally, several times a week. Essentially, a pinky nude is a color that is part nude/brown and part pink. For light to medium skin tones, it is often similar to one’s natural lip color,...

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Best Cruelty Free Sunscreens for Face

07/02/2019
Do you have a sunscreen wardrobe? A menagerie of SPF options? Well if not, let’s get you one. What’s that, you say? That sounds boring? Ok, well how old are you? This is where you answer aloud. Imagine looking the age you are, right now, in 20 years. Aside from surgery, SPF is one of...

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