Drugstore vs Prestige Cosmetics Question of the Week: Drugstore vs prestige cosmetics – which is better? Which is better – drugstore beauty products or prestige cosmetics (like those found in department stores, Sephora or the high-end section of Ulta)? Well, everyone has an opinion on this. I personally think you get what you pay for – up to a point. I have consistently found that prestige makeup and skincare products […]
Urban Decay Lo Fi Lip Mousse Review and Swatches The new Urban Decay Lo Fi Lip Mousse is definitely something that should be on your radar. It’s a product unlike anything I’ve tried, and that’s saying a lot! These lip mousses come in little pots with mirrors that you can throw into your purse. At first glance, you might be thinking these are lip balms. Oh no my friend! These are […]
BH Cosmetics Giveaway! Hey Beauty Bunnies! It’s been a minute since I’ve done a makeup giveaway, and I think I’m overdue! Today I have a really sweet prize package to give away to one lucky reader. It’s the BH Cosmetics Desert Oasis shadow and highlighter palette (19 shades), the Duolight Highlight 9 Color Palette and the Brilliance Bronzer! It’s super easy to enter – head over to my Instagram post. […]
Top 10 Places I’m Planning to Visit in Edinburgh Gregg and I cannot wait for our wedding in Edinburgh, Scotland next month! Although Edinburgh is a smaller city compared to some of the other capitals in Europe, there are no shortage of things for us to do while we’re there. Some people want warm, beach-y locales for their weddings, but Gregg and I love city views, cold weather, creepy history, […]
Question of the Week: What sheet masks do you really love? Believe it or not, I don’t have a favorite sheet mask! A lot of the ones I have seen have sooooo many ingredients, and my skin is so sensitive and temperamental, that I usually skip em. I’ve had some bad reactions in the past, so I just haven’t been a huge sheet mask fan. That being said, my fiancé […]
A Bride’s Guide: Beauty and Health Wedding Prep Timeline So, your wedding is coming up and you want to make sure your hair, skin, body, smile, and tan are all the best they can be for the big day. You already booked your photographer, and now you want to make those photos count! Whether you’re a low maintenance bride, or a total glam queen, here’s my guide to total beauty […]
The Only Melasma Treatment That Works for Me – PiQo4 Laser at Moy Fincher Chipps As most of you know, I have hormonal acne which leaves gnarly scars that take forever to heal AND melasma (patches of hormone-triggered dark spots that are made worse with heat and sun). The acne is an ongoing battle and the melasma is also notoriously difficult to treat (and mine is no exception). I have […]
What is Your Favorite Green Beauty Brand? Let’s talk green beauty. Is there a green beauty brand you just LOVE? I don’t know if I have a favorite green beauty brand. There are so many good ones. I have tried a lot of good, clean makeup and skincare brands at Credo and The Detox Market. I also find really great stuff at Whole Foods and my local (and very pricy […]
Urban Decay Elements Palette Review and Swatches The new fall release from Urban Decay is getting a lot of buzz! I received a sample of the Urban Decay Elements palette, so I thought I’d share my thoughts and some swatches with you. I have light olive skin, so if you have a similar skin tone, you’ll want to take a look. So first of all, the palette LOOKS really cool. […]
Is This Amazon Makeup Sponge a Beauty Blender Dupe? I have long ago given up on using my fingers to apply foundation or blend concealer. I have tried many different types of brushes, and some work well for small areas, but I still haven’t found anything to rival the Beauty Blender. I sometimes use it damp (as directed) and sometimes dry, but no matter what, it’s always my best friend […]