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Aveda Tulasara Masques

02/17/2017

Tulasara means “moving toward balance” in Sanskrit. You and me both, Aveda. These overnight treatments were inspired by the Haldi pre-wedding ritual in India in which Tumeric paste is applied to both bride and groom for glowing skin. Aveda Tulasara products contain curcuminoids, extracted from skin-brightening Tumeric plus apricot seed oil and stem cells. Don’t freak...

Best Stila Products

02/16/2017

Something you may not know is that at the beginning of 2016, I chose to no longer offer blog coverage to companies that test on animals. It caused me to filter certain brands out of my personal and professional makeup kit. Unfortunately, one of those brands was Stila. I was super sad about this as it...

Glamcor Riki Skinny Mirror Review

02/08/2017

In makeup, photography, life in general, lighting is everything. I can see a big difference in makeup I’ve done, either on myself or a client, when I had ideal lighting vs. not. That’s something that we can’t always control, unless you arm yourself with the right tools. For my friends who often get ready in the...

Cozzette Review

02/05/2017

There’s someone I want to introduce you to. His name is Roque Cozzette and his cosmetic and brush line is freaking bomb. I first met Roque (pronounced Rocky) at The Makeup Show Chicago. I was enamored with his metallic shadows after swatching them and his vegan brush line after feeling them. Roque is a lovely and talented soul...

Keratin Lash Lift and Tint

01/26/2017

As a beauty blogger for the past 4+ years, I’ve tried a lot of products and all sorts of beauty treatments. I am not your typical blogger thats squeals that they are obseeeeessed with everything I try. I’m a tough critic. I don’t remember the last time I was genuinely blown away by a beauty treatment....

Winter Skincare Routine

01/13/2017

I’ve lived in Iowa my whole life so I’m quite used to cold winters, but every year at this time, my Facebook feed fills with “whyyy do we live here again?!” and “I’m moving to Florida!” Honestly, I like Iowa a lot but my skin doesn’t always agree. When running the heat nonstop, it’s a struggle-fest for dry skin....