Now that I’m a young adult with a job… I’ve been looking into more professional beauty services. I absolutely LOVE doing DIY projects, but when it came to perming or “lifting” my eye lashes, the process seemed dangerous. Basically you use chemicals on your lashes to turn your sad straight lashes into curled lashes. It…
Rainbow Pride
Getting ready to show your pride? Create a rainbow that contours your face (bonus: complimentary to monolids) Inspired by Ariana Grande’s “No Tears Left to Cry” cover.
Sunscreen Tips and Tricks for Sensitive skin
I don’t know about where you guys are from but here on the East Coast things went from Winter to Summer real fast. And I know, the desire is to tan as fast as possible but when you get older you’re gonna be paying out the rear-end to get rid of sunspots with laser treatments,…
“Clean At Sephora” What is it and is it worth your money?
If you’re like me, you stalk Sephora’s page on “Just Arrived” because you want to know what the scoop is on the newest products. No? Just me? *Ahem* Well as of recently I noticed this little icon on the pictures of certain items. That big green sticker is new…. and in the description box you’ll…
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and Fatigue: Finding a doctor that cares
I’m so tired. I’m exhausted. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (which is autoimmune hypothyroidism) last year after going to my doctor for hormonal acne. I guess at that point I was tired, had some weight gain… but I was also in graduate school and 3 months before the biggest exams in my life… Everyone…
Mattify Cosmetics: Holy Grail for Sensitive Skin!
If there was a contest for sensitive skin.. I would win it. Come at me. A little over a year ago I was diagnosed with a hormonal issue and my skin went CRAZY. I became very sensitive to… well everything, but most notably: Silicones It’s in pretty much everything. It clogs my pores. And it…
Foundation Dupe?? Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Full Coverage Foundation vs Rimmel Stay Matte
I just want to look good without having to spend too much money… is that too much to ask? Therefore my favorite thing in the world is a Foundation Dupe. As someone who would fall into the category “Super Problematic Skin” I am a perfect candidate to test foundation formulas. And to add to that,…
Review of EVXO Natural Liquid Mineral Foundation: Silicone free foundation from Amazon?!
When I developed a silicone allergy after my health went south… I went on a quest to find silicone free make up only to wonder… WHY THE HECK DOES LITERALLY EVERYTHING HAVE SILICONE?! I thought foundations were supposed to be silicone based or water based… because that’s what all the beauty bloggers that talk about…
Best Products for Sensitive, Oily, Acne-Prone Skin. (And what ingredients can break you out)
It almost seems like almost everything I try breaks me out… which is unfortunate because I host a beauty blog (and I’m constantly trying out new things). Below are the list of things that break me out without fail… and might be common culprits for you too! Silicones: Dimethicone. Trimethicone. Cyclopentasiloxane…. The bane of my…
Beauty Guru goes to the Dermatologist…. Expensive? Worth it? Accutane??
I’ve always had issues with my acne when I was younger… as an adult I thought I was done with pesky pimples until I was diagnosed last year with a condition that apparently my skin hates. I found skin care products since then and found a skin care regime that works for me! Then… something…
Silicone free Blushes, Bronzers, and Setting Powders
(Last Updated 7/30/18. Will continue to be updated!) Look at my skin. Look at the pattern of my acne. It took going on a skin diet to realize that though the acne around my jawline is hormonal (fluctuates with my medical problems) The acne in the contour of my cheek completely disappeared within a week…
Nyx Liquid Suede Swatches
The Nyx Liquid suede lipstick formula is well hyped online and in the beauty community… It’s affordable, there’s a great shade range, but is it worth it? I wanted to see if I liked the formula. Also, I’m new to lipstick so I always wanted to try different shades, so what better way than to…
