To continue my review of Ulta products for the 21 Days of Beauty sale, I bring you a review of their lip products. These are on sale for $3.50 each on Thursdays during this event, which means September 15th and 22nd. (They are usually $8-9.) Lip products are actually the first things I bought from … Continue reading Underrated Products, Ulta Edition: Lip Products (21 Days of Beauty)

This month's theme: Live that Fantasy. In the bag, I received an eyeliner, a facial cleanser, a hair oil/leave-in conditioner spray, a powder, and a nail polish. Overall, it was a pretty good mix of items. I will say that for some reason, this bag didn't excite me like some others--the products seemed somewhat basic: black … Continue reading Ipsy Bag Review: August 2016

For me, wearing red lipstick was a step toward overcoming my intense fears of failure. I felt like I had so many balls in the air at all times, and I had to be in control of all of them or I'd be found out. That whole "imposter syndrome" thing was alive and kicking in … Continue reading How To: Wear Any Lipstick Color (and Learn to Be a Little Braver)

So if you've read any of my recent posts, you've probably figured out that I am a total eyeshadow addict. When I began to expand my makeup collection, it was probably months before I realized I could try new products that were not eyeshadow. As a result, I am actually scared to count the number … Continue reading Underrated Products, Ulta Edition: Foundations (21 Days of Beauty Sale)

I have a pretty ridiculous makeup collection for someone who is new to the beauty blogging business. And to be honest, I bought most of that makeup before I ever conceived of this blog. I just love makeup, so much so that I use it as a form of motivation and reward for my work. … Continue reading How To: Being Smart About Buying Makeup

Along with my love of drugstore and affordable makeup comes a love of trying out products I never really hear anyone talking about. It seems like so often the same products are hyped all over YouTube and blogs, and while they are typically very good products, they're certainly not the only products worth trying. I … Continue reading Underrated Products, Ulta Edition: Blushes and Illuminators (21 Days of Beauty Sale)

This might be my favorite Sephora Play! box yet. I'm just going to throw that out there. I am literally having to talk myself out of buying the full size of Every. Single. Product. They were that good. So be warned: If you love eye products and are easily persuaded to head to your local … Continue reading Play! by Sephora Review: August 2016

Before we get started, I'd like to mention one quick thing about this subscription service that is a huge plus but I didn't really realize until after receiving a few boxes. One thing I love about the Play! by Sephora box is that all items can be found at Sephora. I realize this sounds ridiculously obvious, … Continue reading Play! by Sephora Review: July 2016

Is anyone else just in love with all things rose gold? It really seems like rose gold is having a moment, most likely thanks to the success of the Urban Decay Naked 3 palette and all the dupes it inspired. As someone who loves drugstore makeup--I don't know why, but I just reach for it … Continue reading Review: Elf’s Rose Gold Palette