Tag Archives: SARAH BREDEN

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO MAKEUP BRUSHES

Whether you’re makeup newbie or have a full-on obsession like I do, we all need the right tools to apply our products. With so many sizes, shapes, bristle types, and brands, finding the perfect makeup brush for your needs (and your budget) can be a bit overwhelming. Luckily, The Beauty Bar has you covered! Before […]

DIY MINERAL FOUNDATION

Image Source: Instructables I’ll be the first to admit that when it comes to makeup ingredients, I generally have a “what I don’t know can’t hurt me” philosophy. However, I have been making an effort lately to become more conscious of what is going on my skin. And I have to tell you, the stuff that’s […]

DIY MEGA MOISTURIZING LIP BALM

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 […]

5 ONLINE SHOPPING HACKS ALL BEAUTY JUNKIES NEED TO KNOW

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 […]

THE BEST NAKED PALETTE DUPES

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]