What do you carry in your makeup bag when you leave the house? This topic has always fascinated me because it seems to be the largest and heaviest thing in my purse at any given time. Everyone has different needs when they are on the go, but there are a few of the top essentials […]
It sounds almost unimaginable to some of us, a complete face with only five products. But it is doable! Here is a quick rundown of the five-product face. It is great for travel, or for keeping in your gym bag or your desk drawer. For realism, I do not count applicators or brushes as any […]
Have you been searching for something to liven up the same ol’ routine for the summer? Check out these recent makeup and skincare launches! They are a combination of new products and new brands! I was unfamiliar with the Wander Beauty brand until I spotted it on Sephora. They offer a streamlined variety of multi-tasking […]
Do you travel with your full face of makeup, or do you let your skin have the week off from bronzer and blush and concealer? For most people, it probably depends on the trip itself. If you have a business conference, you will more than likely be carrying makeup with you. If you are off […]
If you are ready to mix it up with your hair style or color, take a look at some of the trends that are popping up for this summer. Trending Colors If you want to be bold, apparently one of my favorite summer treats is now a trending hair color. Watermelon! The combination of bright […]
When we hit those summer months, there is always the addition of waterproof mascara and a cheek stain instead of cream or powder blush. But what are the trends for summer makeup 2016? Face – “Non-touring” sounds like a wonderful trend. It is the opposite of that heavy contoured appearance. In the summer, we tend […]
I have been on the search for a new foundation, and have recently discovered that there are more types than I thought possible! Sure, we all know about the traditional liquids, the more recent mineral powders, and the advent of the BB and CC creams. But there are even more types it would seem, and […]
With the summer months comes heat and humidity and time outdoors. Enter waterproof (or water resistant) makeup! Yes, it is nearly impossible to have truly waterproof makeup, so what are the options for those times we want to look our best at the pool party when it is over 100 degrees in the shade? The […]
The Great Divide between the well-polished — do you care for your fingernails and toenails in the salon or at home… There are several factors to consider when you are trying to pick where to gain your shiny pink digits: Cost : Yes, doing your own nails at home does have an upfront cost but […]
We struggle to find just the perfect shade of blush to give our faces that youthful flush without looking severely sunburned, but did you know that your application technique and placement matters too? We are not talking about contouring or strobing or anything too complicated. I am referring to applying the blush color based on […]
