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Private Label Makeup with Your Name Pro

06/28/2016

Ladies and gents, today is an exciting day because we’re diving headfirst into the world of private label cosmetics. Best part? We’re doing it together! We’ll be exploring Your Name Professional Brands, a company that’s been in the private label cosmetic and skincare game for the last 40 years. They have a robust line of...

Summer Makeup for a Festival

06/28/2016

e.l.f. Cosmetics recently sent me a box of “festival ready” beauty products. Being someone that loves music festivals, but is sadly not attending any this year, I was inspired to create this minty fresh summer look. I also drew inspiration from this cool pistachio-hued flower crown from The Peach Polka Dot.LOOK DETAILS elf Cream Eyeliner...

Anti-Aging Skincare Giveaway

06/27/2016

Calling all fellow skincare-obsessed friends, dead set on preventing this hideous thing called aging. I have this high-powered bundle of anti-aging skincare products from Aveda, Murad and SK-II to give to someone! The prize is valued at $283 and addresses sagging in the eye area, aging hands and boosting radiance and hydration in the face. To enter, use...

Rodan Fields Review

06/23/2016

Several months ago, I researched and wrote this very comprehensive piece for Divine Caroline on multi-level/direct sales beauty lines. I tried products from all the big players like Younique, Beautycounter and Young Living as well as some of the newer guys like Perfectly Posh and Tyra Beauty. I also tried out several products from Rodan...

Hold Me Makeup Bag Review

06/20/2016

I’m not someone who can easily pare down my makeup for travel. I panic, “but what if I suddenly want to do a purple eye and I didn’t pack any purple shadows?!?” I usually pack my products in multiple little bags, acquired from Sephora sets and free gifts. It’s not the most effective or logical way of organizing makeup for...

Derma e Skincare Review

06/13/2016

The skincare train don’t stop, folks! I’ve been trying out a full range of products from the brand derma e. I first heard of derma e through a Target Beauty Box but it wasn’t a great first impression. I tried their derma e Hydrating Day Creme and the scent was off-putting to me. It smelled like baby...