A Beauty Blog
If you read this blog, you probably have a strong affinity for makeup and beauty. I recently partnered up with a few of my fellow beauty blogging friends from a network we’re a part of called, Beauty Blog Coalition. We decided it would be fun for our readers and followers to get to know us a bit more through a makeup junkie tag where we answered 10 beauty related questions. If you want to check out the questions and my answers, continue reading.
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A few weeks ago, I journeyed into the great city of Manhattan to celebrate Soap and Glory’s new spring 2018 releases. Many brands host these press events to introduce products to the market for influencers, editors and the like… but I have to say that this particular event was one of the best I’ve ever attended. The attention to detail that Soap and Glory put into their event and the new products they’re releasing tells me that 2018 is going to be a huge year for them. I’m excited to share with you these brand new Soap and Glory releases in makeup and skin care I’ve been trying out.
This post has been sponsored by the PRIMP Network. All opinions are my own. #BePositivePamprin #PowerPrimper💖
Blogs these days are saturated with beautiful imagery depicting our beauty products as pristine, never-used-yet-well-loved magical products. Besides the fact that this is less-than-reality, let’s talk about the items that are essential beauty products that rarely get talked about because they’re not as ‘pretty.’ I’m talking health, hygiene and feminine care items that we all need/use, but rarely share. Brighter, Darling has always been a place I want to share my secrets, tips, and widely recommended products, so I figured now was good a time as any to get REAL.
If you’re reading this blog, you’re probably a beauty enthusiast of some capacity. One of the guilty pleasures of loving makeup is when you finally ‘hit pan’ on a product or scrape that last bit of lipstick or gloss out of the tube. Finishing our beauty products is just so satisfying! In honor of finishing products, I kicked off a Project Pan Empties 2018; rounding up a list of makeup I intend on completely finishing this year.
*This post was written in partnership with Ageless Skin and Laser Center. All opinions are 100% my own. Full disclaimer details here.
Ever just think if you could blast off a layer of your skin, you’d have softer, smoother, more even-toned skin? Well, you would. And that procedure is called microdermabrasion. It’s perfect for those who struggle with texture, fine lines, hyperpigmentation and minor sunspots. I recently had a chance to get it done professionally at the Ageless Skin and Laser Center in Sewell, NJ (outside of Philadelphia). Ready to see my results after getting microdermabrasion at Ageless Skin and Laser Center NJ?
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Today’s post is my most favorite type: it’s a collaboration with a bunch of my favorite authentic beauty blogging babes! We’ve all joined forces to share our go-to makeup looks to rock on Valentine’s Day, or put together a perfect gift guide for your special someone (or for yourself, because… treat yourself). I’m EXTRA pumped because everything in this look (except the lashes and brows) can be purchased at Target/the drugstore – hallelujah, affordable! Ready to see what products I used to get this grey smoky eye drugstore makeup look?
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A couple of months ago, I was invited to create a custom-blended, personalized facial serum at my Kiehl’s store in Philadelphia. A new, in-store experience!? You *know* my skincare obsessed self HAD to check it out. With 10 possible unique formulas, I was ready to make my blend. To find out how I created my serum, what my serum targets and how you can get one yourself, continue reading my Kiehl’s Apothecary Preparations review.
One may think… WHAT beauty brands haven’t you tried, Steffanie!? Well, with the surge in beauty over the last five years, there’s been a ton of growth in the indie cosmetics market, in addition to more established, higher-end brands simply stepping up their game. I rounded up a few new-to-me beauty brands I want to try in 2018. Lots of indie, lots of cruelty-free/vegan and lots of gorgeous swatches lie ahead…
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It’s my second month trying out the beauty subscription box, Boxycharm. If you aren’t aware, Boxycharm is a $21/month subscription that sends you 4-5 FULL-SIZE beauty products from popular cosmetic brands. Last month, I had products from Tarte and Pretty Vulgar and this month, I got goodies from IT Cosmetics, Dr. Brandt, and PUR. If you want to see me create a look using the January box products and hear my thoughts on if this box was worth it, continue reading for my Boxycharm January 2018 review.
So for all of you out there hating on the new Tarte Shape Tape foundation (don’t blame you – I don’t plan on buying/reviewing it until they expand the shade range), don’t think ALL Tarte products are terrible. They recently released new Chrome Paints, a pressed pigment/cream shadow hybrid – that have been blowing my mind lately. If you’re into getting ready watching YouTube videos (or just want to see the Chrome Paints in action), then continue reading to get to my chit chat get ready with me!
