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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...

Loving Lately: July Favorites

08/05/2016

As I bid adieu to July and welcome the hottest month in the Midwest, let us pause with a big glass of cold brew coffee to reflect on the makeup and skincare products I loved last month. As I write this favorites post, the humidity outside is a disgusting 96% and the state fair begins...

Instrumental Beauty Sonic Cleansing System vs. Foreo Luna

07/30/2016

In the world of fancy skincare gadgets, first there was the Clarisonic and it’s many editions, followed by the Foreo LUNA and it’s various incarnations. Both cleansing systems make one’s credit card shudder with fear so enter the $45 Instrumental Beauty Sonic Cleansing System. If you’ve been wanting to up your game, but can’t stomach a purchase in the hundreds, keep reading to find out...