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    Everyday Makeup in 10 minutes with All Drugstore/Affordable Products

    February 6, 2019 /

    My quick but flawless everyday makeup routine

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    Storybook Cosmetics x Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

    May 28, 2018 /

    If you haven’t heard of Storybook Cosmetics, they are one of my absolute favorite makeup brands. All of their products are themed around different childhood stories and classic novels. Honestly, their whole aesthetic is what a book lover’s dreams are made of. Previously, I have reviewed the Wizardry and Witchcraft Palette (based on Harry Potter) and the Rose Face Brushes (inspired by Beauty and the Beast). Today, I am excited to tell you all about another palette from Storybook Cosmetics based on the novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. Where as the Wizardry and Witchcraft Palette is more smokey, the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Palette is…

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    Kat Von D 10 Year Anniversary Palette

    May 4, 2018 /

    Review, swatches and eye looks using the limited edition Kat Von D 10 Year Anniversary Palette

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    Kathleen Lights x Colourpop

    February 13, 2018 /

    Review, swatches and looks using the Kathleen Lights x Colourpop Dream St collab

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    Tarte Holiday 2018

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    Kiko Milano Cosmetics

    November 15, 2017 /

    It seems like makeup keeps getting more and more expensive. Especially when you are a fanatic, it is too easy to fall into the trap that price indicates quality. Next thing you know, you are justifying buying a $60 foundation. Or is that just me? Luckily, I have found a brand that is not only great quality but budget friendly as well! Thanks to Octoly, I had to opportunity to try some products for free in exchange for my review. I have to say, I was not sure what to expect at first. Luckily, I was beyond impressed. When it comes to mascara, I look for something that will define…

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    Review: Tarte Double Duty Beauty

    November 9, 2017 /

    I am always on the hunt for something new and interesting. Makeup is supposed to be fun and exciting. Even in the midst of looking for the next new thing, I have my go-to products that I always come back to. I recently realized that a lot of these products just happen to be from the Tarte Double Duty Beauty line. My love affair first started with the Hybrid Gel Foundation. This foundation was a God send after my skin dried out from taking isotretinoin. Since then, I have tried a lot of other products and Tarte has become one of my favorite brands. One of the most popular items…

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    Hit or Miss: Lipsense

    October 11, 2017 /

    By now, we have all heard of lipsense. The supposed miracle lip color that “lasts until you take it off.” With claims that it is kiss, smudge and budge proof, who wouldn’t be interested? Add in the fact that there are over 50 available shades, it is more than a little tempting. When deciding to purchase lipsense, I had two big issues. The first being that you can’t swatch the product or try it before buying it. At around $25 per lip color, it was hard to commit. My second big issues was the high alcohol content. To me, they seemed like alcohol paints but in a lip gloss tube.…

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    NYX In Your Element Palettes

    September 26, 2017 /

    When I first saw the images for the NYX In You Element Palettes, I was instantly drawn to both Earth and Metal. Something about them just spoke to me and they were so different from the reds, oranges and yellows that everyone seems to be coming out with. The best part,l is NYX is a drugstore brand so I figured that I would be able to pick up both for somewhere between $30 and $40 USD. Sadly, that wasn’t the case. On launch day, I rushed to my computer and anxiously waited for the NYX Cosmetics website to load. When it did, I was shocked. They were changing $30 PER…

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    Boxycharm: September 2017

    September 19, 2017 /

    I have to say, this month I am even more impressed by Boxycharm than usual. First, even with Hurricane Irma, my box managed to get to me by the 15th. That alone seems to be a miracle. Second, not only did they include a full sized eyeshadow palette but there was a bonus sixth item. So far this month, I am a really happy girl. To see all what we got along with swatches and spoilers for next month, just keep on reading. I am always switching between a brush and a sponge to apply my foundation. Sometimes, I even like to go in with a brush first and a…

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    Love it or Leave it: Wet n Wild Halloween

    September 5, 2017 /

    Review of Wet n Wild Halloween 2017 liquid lips

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One year with the bestest girl ever. Happy gotcha One year with the bestest girl ever. Happy gotcha day @little_hippo_bailey 💕💕💕 if you haven’t seen it yet, Bailey picked my makeup in this weeks video 🐶 💄
Seem a little random? Maybe. I do have to say, my Seem a little random? Maybe. I do have to say, my girl has some good taste. Check out our new video where @little_hippo_bailey picks my makeup 💄 I have to say, this girl was a little tricky and smarter than she looks. Link now live in my bio💋
Trying to keep my cool while my pup is zoomin thro Trying to keep my cool while my pup is zoomin through the house. Guys, this dog is use to coming with me to work and playing with her friends 5 days a week and she has now been stuck at home for 5 days. I think we are both a little stir crazy 😝 =>swipe for cute dog video 💕

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Eyes: @colourpopcosmetics Blowin Smoke, Blue Moon,  Lilac Dreams & Mint to Be palettes⠀
Creme gel liners: Piggy Bank & Prance⠀
Mascara: Blue Ya Mind, Sky Blue & @maybelline Snapscara in Ultra Violet⠀
@beautybakerie Lollipop Liquid Eye Liner ⠀
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Face: @milani Screen Queen Foundation⠀
@coverfx power play concealer & Monochromatic Blush Duo in Soft Peach⠀
@wetnwild Color Icon Bronzer in Sunset Striptease ⠀
@becca highlighter in Opal⠀
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Initially, I had all these happy and light hearted Initially, I had all these happy and light hearted posts ready to go. Then the world stopped. It felt weird to post about makeup when everything seemed to be falling apart. These last 2.5 weeks have felt like everything was moving in slow motion; it’s felt more like 3 months. I’ve felt lost, anxious, and afraid. However, I, like many others, are trying their best to not only make ourselves feel happy but to put as much light into the world as we can. So I’ll be trying to go back and post all of these images I already had planned for my feed. Just know, we are all in this together and things will get better. Stay smart and love the ones around you 💕
Trend alert: colored mascara. I’ve been saying t Trend alert: colored mascara. I’ve been saying this since last spring, but colored mascara is where it’s at. Seriously, the quickest and easiest way to add a pop of color to any look. Try it on the bottom lash line and let me know what you think 😘⠀
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@colourpopcosmetics Blowin Smoke, Blue Moon,  Lilac Dreams & Mint to Be palettes⠀
Creme gel liners: Piggy Bank & Prance⠀
Mascara: Blue Ya Mind, Sky Blue & @maybelline Snapscara in Ultra Violet⠀
@beautybakeriemakeup Lollipop Liquid Eye Liner
What I want to see in makeup: makeup merch. I love What I want to see in makeup: makeup merch. I love going to concerts and getting a tee to remember them. While I love my concert tees, I want something I can use everyday. Please give me a red lipstick called “13” from @taylorswift13 or a liquid liner in baby pink packaging from @ArianaGrande ✨What kind of #makeupmerch would you like to see?✨
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@natashadenona Diamond & Blush Palette in Darya
𝓹𝓪𝓼𝓽𝓮𝓵 𝓭𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓶𝓼 𝓹𝓪𝓼𝓽𝓮𝓵 𝓭𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓶𝓼 🌸Let’s all just agree, spring is the best season 🌸
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Face: @beautybakeriemakeup Instabake Aqua Glass Foundation⠀
@natashadenonabeauty Diamond & Blush Darya⠀
@milkmakeup Matte Bronzer in Baked⠀
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Eyes: KVD Pastel Goth Palette⠀
@colourpopcosmetics Creme gel liner in Prance & Cry Baby ⠀
@beautybakeriemakeup Lollipop Liquid Eyeliner⠀
@lancomeofficial Monsieur Big Mascara⠀
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@morphebrushes Matte Lipstick I’m Charisma
💕When it comes to lashes, do you prefer falsies 💕When it comes to lashes, do you prefer falsies, mascara or lash extension? 💕⠀
I’m a mascara girl myself, I’m too afraid of have someone that close to my eyes to get extensions. And falsies? I end up looking like I have four sets of lashes 🤣 I have to say, the @lancomeofficial Monsieur Big mascara give me the most beautiful full lashes .
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One skill I really want to improve on is doing my One skill I really want to improve on is doing my own nails. I love the look of long nails, but I hate paying the upkeep. These were my first attempts at poly gel extensions and I ain’t mad at it ⠀
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KVD lip liner in love craft ⠀
@jouercosmetics Long-Wear Lip Crème in Citronade Rose
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