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How to feel fancy for less

12/06/2022

I don’t consider myself to be a real boujie person in general, but I sure do like feeling fancy. I love things that feel cozy, look beautiful and smell nice. It’s ok to enjoy nice things, and more importantly, to know that you are worth that. Fancy is a feeling, available to all, at a...

How To Love Getting Your Makeup Done

11/15/2022

As a professional makeup artist, I always ask a new client if they’ve had their makeup done before. If so, I ask what they did, or didn’t like about it. Unfortunately, sometimes a client tells me they had it done previously and disliked the outcome. They sometimes say they were so unhappy, they went home...

Best Sephora Gift Sets 2022

11/11/2022

When it comes to holiday shopping for a beauty lover, the Sephora gift sets are where it’s at. These curated sets are always an impressive value and the best way to try a multitude of products at a lower price point. I’ve rounded up what I consider to be the best Sephora gift sets this...

Moxi Laser for Melasma: My Experience

11/09/2022

I’ve had melasma on my forehead and cheekbones for at least 8 years now. I’ve tried topicals and treatments, but never this type of laser. The Moxi is a fractionated 1927 nm laser from Sciton. This laser causes controlled, microscopic damage to the skin, which in turn, encourages collagen production as well as pigment removal....

ZIIP Device Results and Review

11/03/2022

I’ve been electrocuting myself lately, and I like it. For several months, I’ve been using the ZIIP, an FDA approved device that administers both microcurrent and nanocurrent. Founded by renowned esthetician Melanie Simon, the electrical facial device counts Jennifer Anniston, Kim Kardashian and Margot Robbie as fans. I purchased my device and have been using...

Dr. Dennis Gross LED Mask Review

09/16/2022

Like many nearing 40, 38 at the time of writing this, I’d like to soften the visible signs of aging in my skin. Seeking super powers outside of injectables, I have become increasingly fascinated by red light benefits for skin. Enter the Dr. Dennis Gross SpectraLite FaceWare Pro. I’ve been faithfully using the Dr. Dennis...