Author Archives: Kaila Homes

ILLAMASQUA LIPSTICK REVIEW & SWATCHES

Those of you that know me are well aware of my obsession with Hautelook. I get the majority of my makeup on their website, for a fraction of the cost you’d pay elsewhere. When I saw that Hautelook would be featuring an Illamasqua sale event a few weeks ago, I immediately set my alarm and began […]

HOW TO MELT-PROOF YOUR SUMMER MAKEUP ROUTINE

Spring is here and summer is coming, which means if you’re an oily skin girl (or boy), then you need to bring on the oil control. This is especially important for those of you who live in humid areas, because…well, let’s be honest— even living in a beautiful and tropical place is not all that glamorous when your makeup […]

HOW I FINALLY CLEARED MY SKIN OF ACNE

I’ve had acne for as long as I can remember. It all started when I was a preteen. I had just started wearing makeup, and had no idea what a skincare routine was. So I piled on makeup, never considering the clogged pores and subsequent acne it would leave behind. My acne is also more than […]

GAME CHANGERS AT THE DRUGSTORE

Drugstore cosmetics often work just as well— if not better than high-end products. I’m always looking for the next holy-grail item in the drugstore brands, and today I will be sharing my thoughts on some of the newest or most-hyped drugstore products out there. Read on to find out which items are serious game changers, […]

BEAUTY BAR-GAINS: MASCARA VS. MASCARA

Once upon a time, there was a girl who thought using any mascara was fine. That there were no worries to be had with using just any mascara at all to make her lashes appear longer, fuller, and more lustrous. Then one day a fairy godmother surprised her with Diorshow Extase Mascara, and since then, she […]

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

I know I speak for everyone on The Beauty Bar team when I say— the weeks leading up to this launch have been filled with an increasing level of excitement and anticipation. We have set lofty goals for ourselves, and achieving these goals will be no small undertaking. You see, we do not want to […]