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Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Picks

09/05/2016

There’s a slight chill in the air. The pumpkin spice latte is making it’s return. Football is on. It’s that time of year that many love so dearly. Some call it Fall but I prefer to call it Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty sale! This sale offers prestige products for up to 50% off and some...

Terre Mere Cruelty Free Makeup Brushes

09/02/2016

I’ve been hunting…but not for animals. Hell no. Ain’t about that life. I’ve been hunting for the best synthetic makeup brushes. Brushes that perform like animal hair, but aren’t. I first tried a Terre Mere brush via Vegan Cuts. I loved how super soft it was, plus I’m a fan of white on white. When I...

7 Best Murad Products that Give Results

08/31/2016

In my time working at Sephora, one of the areas I gained the greatest knowledge in was skincare. I never thought much about it until working there but once I started learning about peptides, alpha and beta hydroxy acids and retinol, I was fascinated. One of the brands that quickly emerged as one of my...

Static Nails Review

08/23/2016

I’m not a nail person. I got my nails done for the first time ever in my late 20’s and being a working makeup artist, long nails don’t mix with client safety and sanitation. Once my nails grow past my fingertips, I get super antsy and want them cut the hell off. I do enjoy the occasional gel...

Vita Liberata Phenomenal Tan Mousse Review

08/23/2016

Always on a quest to find the least-stinky sunless tanner, I recently tried out . I had so many thoughts so I started a “sunless tanner diary” to give you the play-by-play Read on to find out if it stinks and if it really lasts 2-3 weeks. Oh! And you can win some too! 6:30 PM I apply...

Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer

08/16/2016

I’m from Iowa, home of the Iowa State Fair and the annual butter cow. Yeah, it’s exactly what it sounds like, a cow made of butter. So when a product uses the word ‘butter’ in it’s name, it’s strangely comforting and familiar. Physicians Formula Murmuru Butter Bronzer had me at the B word. Plus it was...