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Holographic Makeup Look

03/12/2018

One of the most prevalent beauty trends I’ve been seeing lately is holographic makeup. Sometimes called mermaid, holo or unicorn makeup, it’s light-bending, pastel rainbow effect can be a little intimidating for us 30+ crowd. There are a few ways you can subtly incorporate holographic makeup into you look without feeling like a baby disco...

Hair Stuff I’m Trying

03/10/2018

Now, you all know I’m a bit of a dweeb about hair stuff, but I try. I approach makeup as a professional, but hair? Oh honey, that’s all consumer. I figure, if I can finagle a hair tool or product and make it work, chances are, you’ll excel. So here’s some hair stuff I’ve been...

Best Gel Moisturizers

03/05/2018

I like my moisturizers to feel like butter, like cream cheese, like peanut butter. Look, I’m hungry! I’ve been eating low carb for a month now. Can a lightweight, gel moisturizer still hydrate just as well? Even if the texture feels more like jello? I’ve been testing out some lightweight gel moisturizers and I wanted...

Best Bath Products

03/02/2018

There’s a show on Food Network called The Best Thing I Ever Ate. It’s pretty good. But I want to know about the best bath you ever took. Don’t have one in mind? Maybe you just need to up your bath game with some of the best bath products. Before we get into that, a...

Pixi Glow Skincare

02/28/2018

If there is one thing Pixi is known for, it’s that Pixi Glow. The Pixi Skintreats products aren’t just good, but really good. If it has the words Pixi and Glow on the packaging, I probably love it. Also, I can’t get the Big Tymers song out of my head, but change it to: “everybody get...

Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich Review

02/20/2018

You may recall that I live in the midwest and that I have dry, thirsty skin. Winters here can mean below zero temps, hot showers and running the he at nonstop with a serious drop in humidity. Those things considered, of course I had to try out the Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich,the brand’s richer, more...