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3 Products Worth the Price

12/30/2014

I was really mad that I liked these so much. Mad because I so wanted to gasp at the price, be totally underwhelmed and smugly report that they just “aren’t worth the hefty price tag!” Yet…they are. Damn it. 1. Dermalogica Age Smart Skin Perfect Primer SPF 30 • $48.00 To me, $48 is a lot...

Coastal Scents Revealed Palette Look

12/29/2014

The Coastal Scents Revealed Palette is one of those “how does this exist?” products. By that, I mean, how can a company replicate another company’s shades and palette configurations, almost identically, for a fraction of the price and the quality isn’t even crappy?! Well, that’s what happened here and we’re just gonna go with it!...

Last Minute Gifts

12/24/2014

You naughty little late shopper you! Oh, I’m kidding. The holidays are so crazy busy and so are you, so here’s a little help! If you’ve got a makeup monster like me on your list that you’ve yet to buy for, a Target, Sephora or Ulta run can solve all your troubles and for less than...

Travel Beauty Essentials

12/23/2014

1. Nugg Face Mask-Soothing / 2. Tarte Maracuja Oil Rollerball / 3. SEPHORA COLLECTION Instant Depuffing Eye Mask / 4. Dolce&Gabbana Light Blue Eau de Toilette Spray Mini / 5. Evian Mineral Water Spray / 6. Urban Decay Naked On The Run If you’re heading out for the holidays, don’t forget to pack these travel beauty essentials! Make sure to head over to Alex...

New Year’s Eve Look-Blue & Brown

12/22/2014

New Year’s Eve is thee time to get sparkly with it and I think you know I’m a pretty big fan of glitter. The traditional NYE eye look is usually a smoky eye with silver, perhaps gold. While it’s classic, and it definitely works, I wanted to try a look that was a bit more...

Current Skincare Routine

12/21/2014

Image was taken first thing in the morning with an iPhone 5S front-facing camera in natural lighting. This image is not edited in any way. Haha, like you thought it was! This is the current state of my skin. I would never say it’s perfect, and definitely not brag-worthy, but it’s in a good place for...