CURRENT FAVORITE NEUTRAL PINK LIPGLOSSES When I wear makeup, it is all about enhancing my features. I take about 5 minutes every day to even out my skin tone, enhance my eyes, pop on some bronzer & blush and swipe on some gloss. My color preferences are neutrals like bronzes and pinks. I want to look my best and don't do anything drastic and it works for me. It is how I feel most comfortable. Sure, the occasional smokey eye or red lip is fun, but for the most part, I stay with a ...
Beauty
Glowing Winter Skin
Even though my brain says "Spring", the weather is still saying "Winter" and quite forcibly so in some parts of this country. Is your skin ready? Beyond the quest to feel comfortable in my own skin, applying makeup can present a challenge. Dry and patchy skin can make makeup look less that flattering. Thank goodness for the power of some amazing new skin products that have been saving my skin this winter and have helped me win the battle. Last, week, I wrote a whole blog post ...
MORNING SKINCARE ROUTINE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
MORNING SKINCARE ROUTINE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN A good skincare routine is crucial to keeping your largest organ in tip-top shape. While we work on regenerating and "fixing" our skin issues during the night, our a.m. skincare routine is just as important. It is all about protecting and preserving our skin from the sun and other environmental pollutants. Since my skin is extremely sensitive, I am sharing some great products and my morning skincare routine for sensitive skin. An effective beauty ...
MY TOP 6 BEAUTY ESSENTIALS
MY TOP 6 BEAUTY ESSENTIALS A recent Instagram photo I posted sparked a lot of questions, so I thought I would write a quick blog post about it and chat about the products in a little more detail. All of the products are super basic and essential items. Sure, it is fun to walk into Sephora and pick up the newest blush or eyeshadow palette, but many times, these are not the items that help you look and feel your best. They are impulse buys that you purchased, because they looked ...
SUMMER BEAUTY ESSENTIALS
SUMMER BEAUTY ESSENTIALS Summer is in full swing. Most days are hot and sticky and I am exposed to the elements all of the time, with plenty of pool trips and outdoor activities. Hence, my beauty routine is quite different than the rest of year. If I wear makeup at all, it is super casual, and my hair is thrown into a pony tail or some braids. I don't blow dry my hair, but the chlorine and sun do a number on it, so I try to be super gentle and give it a little extra love. Today I am ...
FAVORITE PIXI BEAUTY PRODUCTS
During recent months I had the opportunity to try out some products from Pixi and I have been really enjoying them. However, a few of them really stood out and today I will share my favorite Pixi beauty products with you. (This is not a sponsored post and all opinions are my own. I did receive these products as gifts, but was under no obligation to review them. I loved a few of the products so much, that I felt it was my duty to let you know about them. The links I provide are ...
