When the Becca Skin Love Foundation first came out, it didn’t seem all that interesting to me, but after I got a tube from a friend (Sienna), I was like 😱😱😱 THIS STUFF IS AMAZING! My skin type Oily and imperfect. I have fading dark acne scars and tiny icepick scars on my cheeks. What it’s supposed to do From…
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It’s hard to believe that at one point in my makeup life, I didn’t care for blush. I thought blush was basic af, that I didn’t really need it, and that it all looked alike on my skin. All it took was a little time and experimentation to clear that right up. Turns out, I love blush! My favorite blush…
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Have you spent your life searching for a coverage foundation that controls your oily skin, doesn’t need to be set with any powder, and never needs blotting? Well, you’ve come to the right place because I have found it! The Bobbi Brown Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation first came into my life as a deluxe-sample from Nordstrom about six months ago.…
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I always carry low expectations when it comes to eyeliner because of my oily lids. I picked up the Fenty Beauty Flyliner in the only shade currently offered, Cuz I’m Black when I purchased the Moroccan Spice Palette. There are only a few eyeliners that have been impressive enough for me to rebuy. My HG eyeliner is Clinique’s Pretty Easy…
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I wish all of the eyeshadow palettes had the formula of the Huda Beauty Mauve Obsessions Palette 👀 My skin type I have oily eyelids and do not use eyeshadow primer for the most part. It’s literally out of pure laziness and lack of time. Surprisingly, I did not even need it with this palette. I experience no creasing throughout…
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Who knew this unassuming looking jar of brow pomade would rock my world in its entirety? Kat Von D has recently released a Super Brow Pomade claiming 24-hour, waterproof magnificence. Yes it’s magnificent. No I haven’t worn it for 24 hours awake. Yes, you should continue reading.
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The Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Concealer was love at first swatch for me. I added this to my wishlist and vowed that it would be mine! Fast forward to the Sephora sale, and I picked this up along with the always-sold-out Selfie Kit. I opted for the darkest shade, 6W, as I wanted to mainly use this on my hyperpigmentation…
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You need this highlighter palette. Yep. You need it. I can’t tell you how long I have been lusting after this thing (like three years) and I finally bought it about two months ago to seal in my Sephora VIB Rouge for this year. No clue why it took me so long because now I just can’t imagine life without…
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Hello from Las Vegas! I can’t believe I found time to write up this post but here I am! The Make Up For Ever Full Cover Concealer ($34.00) is the one of the concealers I brought with me for the seven days I am here for work. I prefer to travel with this concealer because using it is so easy…
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I’m just going to sit this review of this holy grail concealer right here. Everybody and their mom has probably tried this concealer before, and I have been using it for some time. I just want to shout to the rooftops how great this concealer is and how crazy affordable it is at the same time!
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Kevyn Aucoin’s Sensual Skin Enhancer ($48.00) was a total surprise for me. My local Sephora recently put a section of the brand’s products in its store and I went a-swatching. I was taken aback by the coverage and how little you needed to achieve a full-coverage face (and also how long it took me to discover this treasure). I was…
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This post will be mostly graphic because photos speak louder than words sometimes. I went looking for a concealer that would cover up the awful hyperpigmentation as a result of a face mutiny and I was really curious about Becca Ultimate Coverage Concealing Creme ($32.00). I swatched the colors Chestnut and Treacle and ended up going with Chestnut as it…
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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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