We’ve all seen that gorgeous girl on the street with chiseled cheekbones and glowing undereyes. Up until a couple of years ago, I always had serious contour envy. Highlighting and contouring is certainly not an easy process to learn. However, with a lot of practice and many trials, I feel as though I have finally […]
When I was younger, my mom didn’t wear makeup. She had 5 children, and she barely had time to breathe— let alone contour her cheeks. So it wasn’t until I discovered online beauty tutorials that I really started playing with makeup. And after that, there was no turning back! These three beauty vloggers changed the way […]
So, beauty products can be expensive. Don’t get me wrong, I love my high-end makeup. I used to be what I call a “drugstore snob”. Once I started working as a makeup artist, I felt like drugstore makeup just wasn’t good enough. Well, that is very incorrect. As a working makeup artist, in my kit […]
Brushes. Oh, brushes. How do we know which one to choose when there are so many these days? And now that makeup sponges are in the mix as well, it seems like the options are just endless. Well, here’s the key to getting it right: 1. Determine what kind of coverage you’d like to achieve. […]
Image Source: Paper & Stitch With so many varieties of lip balm out there, it’s often difficult to find that one perfect balm. The one that has the perfect scent, the perfect texture, and the perfect list of ingredients (free of chemicals). So if we can’t find the perfect lip balm, why not make it? This […]
It’s an exciting and sad moment when you find product that you really, really, love. Exciting because, well, you love it (duh). And sad because you know that’s exactly where your next paycheck is going. With that being said, let me introduce you to your newest addiction— Bloke Body. They’re an all-natural and cruelty free makeup, skincare, and […]
It’s that time of year (thankfully!). When the sun is high and we don our cutest swimsuits for those summer vacations. I don’t know about you, but when summer is here, there are some definite changes to my beauty routine to accommodate this season’s weather. Frizzy hair, dehydrated skin, and chapped lips are just a […]
Source: Sephora Over the years, I have amassed quite the beauty product collection. When friends see my vanity, they often ask me how I’m able to afford so many products. The simple answer is: I almost never pay full price. Thanks to all of the online shopping hacks I have picked up over time, I […]
Source: Sephora It’s that time of year again! It’s humid, it’s hot, and makeup doesn’t stand a chance out there. Or does it? I have exceptionally oily skin. Oily is my name, and grease is my game. I used to complain about my oily skin, but now that I am in my mid 30s, I […]
I have a confession to make. My name is Sarah, and I am a neutral eyeshadow palette addict. While some may simply see brown or tan, I see an endless array of nudes, champagnes, bronzes, and creams. Whether it’s a matte, frost, satin, pearl, velvet, or metallic finish, I want it all. So needless to […]