My hairline is thinning. Yes… likely one of my worst beauty nightmares. Anyone that wears extension, weaves, wigs, hairpieces — whatever you fancy — is concerned about their edges; that is the hairline surrounding the forehead. I’d really like to keep my edges, but my behavior isn’t really all that conducive to that desire. I still continue to wear my…
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I have been hollering about how great Make Up For Ever Mat Velvet+ Foundation is for years. Somehow, I haven’t reviewed it on my blog, which is mind-blowing. I used to have a YouTube video on it, but it was so outdated and not the best representation of its glory. No matter how many foundations I try, Mat Velvet+ will…
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Foundation review time! It feels like it has been ages since I’ve done a foundation review. A couple of months ago, my skin rebelled against me. It got so bad, it started to depress me. To this day, I have no idea what caused the breakouts and subsequent scarring (probably stress-related). As a result, I wanted to find a foundation…
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I was really excited to try the Mediheal E.G.T. Timetox Ampoule Mask because of the scientific phrase, “epidermal growth therapy.” Yes, I’m a huge nerd. This was my first Mediheal mask, and it won’t be my last.
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This month’s Play! by Sephora subscription box had the theme, “The Forces of Nature.” I was expecting to see some new all natural or mostly natural products, and was quite excited to see what was in store for me. Included in the box was: Play! By Sephora (May 2016)
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I haven’t used a brow pencil in a long time. I recently had the opportunity to try out Brows on Point by Billion Dollar Brows, a “waterproof micro brow pencil.” I had the opportunity to try out all four colors: Blonde, Light Brown, Taupe, and Raven. Brows On Point – Billion Dollar Brows
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Skin Profile: Oily, acne scarring, large pores. Now if you look at the second photo, this clay mask looks like heaven. And guess what? It might just be. Valentia Skin Detoxifying Clay Mask
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Bamboo, one of the strongest, natural materials and some of the fastest growing plants in the world. Does it translate over to hair? That was my question with Hask’s Bamboo Oil line.
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Today I wanted to talk about something that has me excited. Why? Because it pertains to one of my primary skin concerns and that is the area around my eyes! I have accepted the fact that my eyebags aren’t going anywhere unless I go see Dr. Juvederm. And even though I am aging like fine wine 🙂 I still detect…
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I find myself always drawn to purple and pink eyeshadows. A recent release from Kiko led me to the Kiko Milano Artist Stroke Mineral Loose Shadow ($8.00)! I swatched three colors and settled on Abstract Burgundy. Kiko Artist Stroke Mineral Loose Eyeshadow – Abstract Burgundy
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Do you want a long-lasting liquid lip color that doesn’t dry your lips out? I have the answer for you with Studio Gear Cosmetics True Whipped Gloss Stains! Studio Gear Cosmetics True Whipped Gloss Stain
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Today, I want to talk about sheet masks, in particular, from a brand called WHEN. You might have seen them in Sephora or Ulta, and I’m going to talk about three of them today. About the brand: When has been around since July 2011 and specializes in sheet masks. They are a Korean company (which I love) and has expanded…
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Valentia Clear Lift Revitalizing Serum ($35.00) is a lactic acid-based serum that is supposed to moisturize, minimize fine lines. even out hyperpigmentation, renew texture and tone, increase elasticity. I’ve had a facial before that included lactic acid and it came out beautiful. So when the brand sent over the serum, I was quite excited to give it a go! Valentia Clear…
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I’ve heard quite a bit about blackUp Cosmetics, a brand based in France targeted for women of color. I’ve yet to try anything from the brand, well, because it’s quite new and just as pricey as everything else I buy. In essence, I find myself needing a good reason to pull the trigger on anything from the brand. Well, I…
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Where on earth did April go? And I thought February was short… This month just flew by! I recently wrote a preview post about the April Play! by Sephora beauty box and finally received my mine in the mail this week. I had a chance to play around with it for a bit, and since it’s my first, thought I’d show…
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Today, I have a look for you all, brought to you by MAKE Beauty. It features their Matte Finish Eyeshadow in Alabaster and their Silk Cream Lipstick in Taffy. I used Inglot’s makeup base as a primer for the shadow and I should mention that the lipstick is quite moisturizing and a very pretty, professional pink. MAKE Beauty Alabaster on…
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I’m pretty picky… and I have never called any beauty product a holy grail anything. But this here… Murad Hydro-Dynamic Quenching Essence This here is the Murad Hydrodynamic Quenching Essence and it is absolutely magnificent. This silky, weightless moisture-enhancing treatment optimizes skin’s capacity to retain hydration, leaving it soft, plump and youthful.• 100% instantly saw smoother, silkier, more supple skin…
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I went to Jamaica and came back to everyone hollering about Beyonce’s new visual album, Lemonade. I haven’t seen it yet (will take care of that TONIGHT), but I thought it was totes approps to publish this review on the Too Faced Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick Queen Bee. Too Faced Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick: Queen Bee
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I am ready to play! from the Sephora website I haven’t done beauty boxes in a while because I find them hard to customize and get right for everyone. I’m sure they have gotten better and more sophisticated since I quit my Birchbox subscription years ago (they just piled up and I never seemed to have time to open them).…
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I haven’t been having much luck in the highlighter department that much lately because my skin has been holding a mutiny against me for some time and I’ve only recently been able to quell the rebellion. It just seemed like when I use highlighter, it just emphasizes my pores and acne scars. Sob! So when I came across the Kiko…
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