In high school my makeup collection was rather simple: black eyeshadow and black eyeliner. I didn’t even own a tube of mascara because I was too scared I’d poke myself in the eye with the wand. Things have changed quite a bit over the years and I’ll confess my collection has gotten slightly out of hand. Does anyone really need 30 some blushes? Probably not. There’s been a lot of talk about decluttering on some of my favorite Youtuber’s channels lately and it inspired me to go through my ...
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My Current Night Time Skincare Routine
Oh how I remember the days when my night time routine consisted of taking a makeup wipe across my face and being done. Sometimes I do wish I could go back to that, it was much less time consuming, but I wasn’t being kind to my skin. So I did some research into skincare and finally started properly cleansing my skin. My routine has changed quite a bit over time, but my current one has really been helping my skin lately, but obviously this isn’t something that will work for everyone. The Body ...
Lorac Unzipped Palette – Review & Swatches
I remember seeing the Lorac Unzipped Palette on a few blogs and I just fell in love with it. So when Ulta was offering 10x the points on Lorac products I knew it was the perfect time to pick it up! (And then promptly started my makeup buying ban...is September over yet?) It's such a gorgeous nude palette, perfect for everyday wear but the deeper shades are great to add a little drama to the look. I've really loved using this palette the past couple weeks. The colors are some of my ...
The Lipstick Diaries: Maybelline Color Blur Lipstick
A few months ago I picked up one of the Maybelline Color Blur Lipsticks while browsing Bed Bath & Beyond. For some reason they always seem to have new makeup releases before anywhere else around here. Then finally they were released at Ulta and on a buy one get one half off deal so of course I had to pick up two more! The formula is really lovely. They glide on without any tugging on the lips and the small applicator actually makes it quite easy to control. They have a matte finish and ...
Maybelline Color Tattoo Eyeshadow – Review & Swatches
So it was about three in the morning when I realized that yesterday was Wednesday and not Tuesday and that I hadn't finished up a post yet. Sorry about that! We've been away for the past few days visiting my sister and brother in law at their new home in Rhode Island. I didn't even touch my laptop once surprisingly. But keep an eye out for posts on my travel makeup bag and the Newport Cliff Walk. After one use I knew Maybelline's Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze would be one of my favorite ...
Tarte Blushes – Review & Swatches
I’m a blush girl. It’s sort of become a necessity, otherwise I look like I haven’t seen the sunlight for a few years. I swear I do go outside, I just like to protect my skin! Anyway, I’m a huge fan of Tarte in general. I love their products and their packaging is always gorgeous. If I know I’m going to have a particularly long day I most likely will reach for a Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Wear Blush. I just know they’re going to last through pretty much everything. Unfortunately I ...