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My 10 Beauty Resolutions

01/12/2015

Do a mask or peel weekly. I have been loving the more hydrating masks right now like the fancy, Frenchly-named NUXE Masque Creme Fraiche de Beaute Soothing & Rehydrating Mask. I love that you can apply this, let it sit for 5 minutes and then rub the excess in. I like using it as a sleeping mask because...

The Magic Pads Review

01/11/2015

If you like the idea of resurfacing your skintone, exfoliating, tightening pores and banishing breakouts and you have 30 seconds or less, well my boy and ladyfrandz, let’s talk. A peel can help achieve all of these things for you but if the thought of applying a thin layer of product, letting it sit for 10-15 minutes then rinsing...

TheBalm Cosmetics Look Tutorial

01/09/2015

Sultry matte lids, berry-stained lips, wintry cheeks with a hint of a glow. It’s a look that punches this disgusting polar vortex in it’s face. If ya can’t beat ’em, join ’em, and when it’s negative temps, I’m not even going to pretend I’m a bronzed caribbean goddess. It’s winter, I’m in the midwest, I’m pale and I’m ready to...

TheBalm Cosmetics Review

01/08/2015

While I’m so tempted to make a joke about these products being TheBalm dot com, I’m going to resist, forge ahead and just tell you in normal adult terms how great they are. Sigh. I’ve been a long-time fan of TheBalm, having used their timeBalm concealer and lipgloss years ago. I then graduated to their...

BoxyCharm Review

01/07/2015

BoxyCharm is a subscription service that sends you 4-5 full-size beauty products for $21 a month. They offer what I would describe as mid-range or perhaps a bit lesser-known brands. I received the December box, themed “Jingle Belles” and valued at over $121, and I was pretty impressed, albeit a few misses. Here’s what I thought...

2014 Favorites & Not-So Favorites!

01/05/2015

As any good makeup lover does, I tried copious amounts of makeup and skincare products in 2014. I loved a lot, I kinda liked some others and for an unfortunate few, I said “Uh, hi-why are you even here?” If you want to know what this makeup-mental miss loved and didn’t love in 2014, watch...