Around the holiday time of year, a lot of cosmetics companies produce makeup kits and palettes for their customers. Some of these are quite beautiful and very hard to resist! I love the concept of having everything in one little container, especially when it comes to travel, but I find that these all-in-one palettes rarely […]
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Now that the weather is approaching more fall and less summer (i.e., windy and cool versus humid and sweltering), my skin is once again putting up a fight. The breakouts are tapering off however the flakiness has returned with full force. So it appears that I can never be without my trusty concealer! I try […]
Since I tend to lean towards minimalist makeup anyway, I definitely recommend paring down your full face when you travel. When it is a work trip, however, you will probably need more than tinted sunscreen and tinted lip balm. By choosing multiple-use items, you can certainly shrink down that makeup bag. Here is a quick […]
I have run into several makeup-related questions of my own recently and thought I would pass along my researched answers in case I’m not the only one who has been asking! Do I Apply Cheek Stain Under Or Over My Foundation? This was not the easy answer that I hoped to find! Based on what […]
It does sound crazy, but two of the latest hair care trends are “no-poo” and “co-wash”. These trends translate into “no shampoo” and “conditioner wash” basically. No-poo – It isn’t as daunting as it sounds. Many are choosing this method because (a) it can save a significant amount of money, depending on what brands you […]
Generally speaking, it is not good to travel in your full face of makeup. It usually ends up in a flaky mess (if you tend to be dry) or a puddle on your chin (if you tend to be oily). Granted, not many of us want to show up to our destination looking tired and […]
The same theories apply for make as with fashion. If you love makeup like I do, it can be an expensive habit. But there are ways to cut the costs without sacrificing the fun. Spend – I tend to spend a little more on the products that need to match my skin tone flawlessly. If […]
Some people say ‘absolutely yes’ and some say ‘absolutely no’. Truth be told, many of the people that say ‘yes’ are the ones with something to sell. Personally, I think it all depends on the toner itself and your overall makeup and skincare regimens.For example, if you tend to wear the long-lasting foundation on a […]
It really is a ‘thing’ now, the selfie. Truth be told, people have been taking their own picture for years, but with the handiness of a smartphone, selfies are so much easier! Not to mention the filters available that can erase or at least blur almost any imperfection. But if you know in advance that […]
Being a beauty enthusiast and all, I have no bigger goals in life than to have a flawless face. With all the beauty products around, it is not impossible at all to achieve a perfect, or at least perfect-looking, skin. I know that by investing in the right skin care and beauty products, I would […]










