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NEW bareMinerals Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palettes, Primers, Liners, Mascaras + more

June 18, 2018

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Shout out to the SWIRL TAP BUFF crew circa early to mid 2000s! That’d be me. I’ll literally never forget getting my first bareMinerals starter kit box from some TV-infomercial my senior year of college. I got the medium set – included two shades of foundation, a bronzer, mineral veil and two brushes (a buffing brush for the foundation, and a fluffier brush for the bronzer and mineral veil). FFW about 11 years later and here we are, still obsessed with bareMinerals! They’re a bit more sophisticated now, with a ton more options – like this recently expanded bareMinerals Gen Nude line. The brand released four (skin tone complementing) eye palettes, six eyeliners, eight (skin tone complementing/antiaging) eye primers, two new mascaras and a few new eye brushes – WHEW! Ready to see what I think about this massive launch?

New Products To Try From Pixi by Petra

June 14, 2018

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Walk into your local Target these days and if you’re lucky, you have one of those newly re-designed stores that have a huge cosmetics department and expanded (plus FULLY STOCKED) Pixi by Petra/Pixi Beauty section. I’ve always been a fan of their skin care line, but lately, even their cosmetics has taken a large leap in the right direction and I’ve been quite happy with a few of their recent launches. Today’s post is all about a few new products to try from Pixi by Petra next time you’re wandering around Target…

Product You Never Knew You Needed: Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter

June 5, 2018

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As much as I am obsessed with everything Charlotte Tilbury releases, there are times (as with any brand) products come out and I know 100% it’s not suited for me/my needs. Then there are times I’m just confused. This is usually when a brand does something truly innovative and throws the industry off by doing something totally unique. I’ve been testing Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter complexion booster for over a month now, and although I was initially ambivalent about its need in my collection, I can 100% tell you this is a product you never knew you needed and fulfills a variety of different skin/makeup desires!

Thrive Causemetics Review and Makeup Look

May 4, 2018

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In my early pregnancy when I was keeled over dying of nausea and forgot what my makeup even looked like, I spent a lot of time stalking everyone on social media. This means I was bombarded with seeing ads from Thrive Causemetics. If you’ve seen these ads, they’re quite enticing and after seeing maybe, 50,000, I decided to place an order of my own and test out a few products for ‘blogging purposes’ (it’s always for blogging purposes… at least that’s what I tell my husband when he sees my Sephora and Ulta transactions…). Now that I’m feeling way better, I’ve been testing the products out and I’m ready to share my Thrive Causemetics review and makeup look.

Thoughts On The Glossier Solution Exfoliating Skin Perfector…

April 24, 2018

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10 years ago, I never would have thought putting acids on my face every day would be the standard in my life for clearer, smoother skin. But I do, and I’m always trying new ones. Recently, Glossier released their version of a chemical exfoliator and, in the name of blogging, HAD to try it myself. Chemical exfoliation is using an Alpha Hydroxy or Beta Hydroxy Acid to remove the dead skin cells instead of using a physical exfoliating method – such as a scrub. Here are my thoughts on the Glossier Solution Exfoliating Skin Perfector and if I think it’s worth it…

NEW BareMinerals BarePro Concealer + Foundation Chit Chat GRWM [YouTube]

March 29, 2018

Recently, I got to attend the launch party for the new BareMinerals BarePro concealer, Gen Nude Blushes and Gen Nude Lip Lacquers in New York. Lucky for us, they sent us home with our perfect shade to test on our own. I figured since many of us started dabbling in higher-end makeup using the OG BareMinerals, it would be fun to see how the brand has grown up and test a bunch of their new releases on camera.

A Moisturizer That Saves Time In The Morning: Olay Whips

March 22, 2018

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I know there are still friends and family of mine out there who don’t apply moisturizer daily. It’s a travesty all skin care junkies like myself hear regularly. But I get it. With everyone trying to get out the door in the mornings ASAP or dealing with crying babies (or both), applying a moisturizer (forget about using a primer!) is just a hassle. I’ve been using Olay Whips for the last week or so, and this moisturizer hydrates deeply, dries instantly, and perfectly primes for makeup… all while treating my skin to amazing antiaging ingredients in a flash. Let’s get into the technology behind this new release and why I’m loving this moisturizer that saves time in the morning…

PIXI MatteLast Liquid Lip Review

March 20, 2018

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Pixi Beauty is known for being effortless and accessible and one of their latest releases – the MatteLast Liquid Lips – are no exception. When I saw the curated collection of completely wearable, everyday-appropriate, pretty shades, I had high hopes these would be a solid release. Continue reading to see if this launch met my expectations and to check out the swatches in my Pixi MatteLast Liquid Lip review.

RIMMEL Lasting Finish 25hr Breathable Foundation + Concealer Review [YouTube]

March 15, 2018

Despite this being one of the longest names in foundation history, I decided to give this newly reformulated product a try – along with the concealer. After I saw one of my favorite beauty bloggers really like the concealer particularly, it totally intrigued me, so let’s see if I felt the same in my Rimmel Lasting Finish 25hr Breathable Foundation and Concealer review/wear test.

BOXYCHARM February 2018 Review | Three Month Final Analysis

March 12, 2018

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Ok, so this is the final installment of my three-month Boxycharm beauty subscription box trial. That means I’ll be sharing with you what came in my February box, as well as, provide a final evaluation on if I think Boxycharm is worth it and if I’ll be continuing the subscription! Ready to dive into the Boxycharm February 2018 review? Let’s do this…