Brighter, Darling

Are The Maybelline City Mini Palettes Worth It? | Urban Jungle Look

October 19, 2017

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Maybelline has never been known to slay eyeshadow for as long as I can remember – with the exception of their Color Tattoos, those are legit. Personally, I love Maybelline for their concealers, mascaras and recently their Fit Me powder. But they dropped their new Maybelline City Mini palettes and the beauty world exploded saying they were the best thing Maybelline did in a long time. Although I needed another eyeshadow palette like I need another flight of stairs in my three-story home, I DID IT FOR THE BLOG, guys. I bought the Maybelline City Mini palette in Urban Jungle and here we go…

Diorskin Forever Foundation Wear Test [YouTube]

October 17, 2017

With the Sephora Friends and Family 20% off sale going on NOW through 10/21, and the anticipated VIB Sale coming in the first or second week of November, this is the time I test ALL the foundations to find the one(s) I want to get with my discount. Today’s edition features the Jaclyn Hill-endorsed DIOR Diorskin Forever Foundation. To see how my Diorskin Forever Foundation Wear Test went, keep on reading.

My Favorite Products For Glowing Skin + MEGA GIVEAWAY!

October 16, 2017

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It’s finally getting a bit cooler in the northeast and when the temps drop, it can cause the skin to go a little haywire. A lack of luster, a hint of dryness, oil in places you don’t want it… all of these combine to create a perfect pain in the a%& to fix, amirite? Today, we’re going to get into some makeup and skin care products to give you that healthy glow back. Grab a notebook and let’s get into my favorite products for glowing skin (BONUS: MEGA Beauty Blowout Giveaway at the end…).

Charlotte Tilbury Instant Eye Palette Review + Looks

October 12, 2017

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After nearly three years in the US, Charlotte Tilbury released a full eyeshadow palette containing 12 shades to take you from subtle to straight to the nightclub. The Instant Eye Palette contains four sets of trios – Day, Desk, Date, Disco – but can be used interchangeably, as desired. As a HUGE Tilbury fangirl, of course, I picked up this palette during the limited pre-sale. I’ve had a couple of weeks to figure this palette out and discover its pros (and some cons). If you’re curious about how I got this look (plus a couple of others) and what I think of the new palette, continue reading my Charlotte Tilbury Instant Eye Palette review.

Trying Out House of Lashes + Lash Adhesive

October 10, 2017

For quite some time, I’ve been debating trying out House of Lashes false lashes. More of a mid-priced false lash brand, they retail some of their styles in Sephora but have a larger variety on their site, houseoflashes.com. I ordered a few different styles and both their clear and black lash adhesive to get a good idea if these false lashes were worth the hype and as flattering on the eyes as everyone seems to say. If you want my experience trying out House of Lashes products, keep on reading.

September 2017 Beauty Favorites [BONUS: YouTube]

October 8, 2017

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Rarely do I have back to back month’s of favorites, but I couldn’t pass this month by without calling special attention to my September 2017 beauty favorites. If you’re looking for a discreet way to heal or hide a blemish, need a new fragrance for fall, or simply want to add a couple new makeup items to your repertoire, then you’re in the right place.

28 Days To Brighter Skin | A Simple Skin Care Routine

October 6, 2017

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If you follow me on Instagram, you saw about a month ago I started the #Olay28Day Challenge to prove to [myself and] my readers that you don’t have to spend a fortune to get visibly healthier skin. I documented my 28 days to healthier skin experience using two essential products – Olay Total Effects Moisturizer SPF 15 and Olay Eyes Deep Hydrating Eye Gel. If you want a simple skin care routine with visible changes, continue reading (BONUS: discount code at the end to try the #Olay28Day Challenge)…

Save vs Splurge Beauty Trends Fall 2017

October 4, 2017

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A couple of weeks ago, I shared a fall style trends save vs splurge post. I promised I’d get to a beauty post just like it so here we are! For added confidence, I’ve tried a majority of both high-end and budget-friendly items on this roundup. Most importantly, the ‘save’ side totals up at $55 for everything, versus the ‘splurge’ side’s $192+! Ready to save vs splurge beauty trends fall 2017?

Get Ready With Me: Gen Beauty Swag Bag 2017 [YouTube]

September 30, 2017

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Last weekend was Gen Beauty NYC 2017 and I attended for the first time. For those who don’t know, Gen Beauty is hosted and founded by ipsy. It’s a huge beauty expo where brands, content creators, and beauty lovers come together to enjoy all things glamorous! Some brands give out free products, some sell products at a discount and some simply are sharing their newest releases. The best part of Gen Beauty is the swag bag, though. For the cost of your ticket, everyone gets a jam-packed goodie bag filled with tons of full size and deluxe sample sized products from the brands at the event. If you want to see me use some of the products I got in my Gen Beauty Swag Bag 2017 plus hear more tips about Gen Beauty, then keep reading…

Urban Decay Naked Heat Review and Tutorial For Brown Eyes

September 27, 2017

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It’s been a minute since the Urban Decay Naked Heat palette was released, but I am not one to always jump on the bandwagon immediately for products (well, unless it’s Charlotte Tilbury). But after having 50/50 success with Urban Decay’s Naked palettes in the past, I was wary of Miss Heat. Then I swatched her at Ulta and she stayed on my mind for a solid two weeks, so I knew it was time to splurge. Thank goodness for Ulta’s reward program/cash back. Anyways, let’s get into the pros, cons and two looks I created in my Urban Decay Naked Heat review and tutorial for brown eyes (although green and blue eyes are not discriminated against)…