I grew up in a family where technology was always the best. Best gifts, best movie choices, & just the best conversation starters. In the land of hover boards (okay- they aren’t really hover boards! Just saying!) & various other seriously cool technical advances, I wanted to check out some of the best of the best! over the past year I’ve gathered up some fun new favorites & figured it was time to sweep them into a post & share! [Read more…]
Foreo Luna Facial Cleansing System for Combination Skin Review
Skincare is a big deal for me & it is one of those loves I try to spread around. It isn’t a secret that I love facial brushes- with my dry skin I dive headfirst into anything that helps exfoliate my skin! Today we’re looking at the FOREO Luna for Combination skin as that is the right fit for me. This device promises a lot of things- & I’ll be getting into all of them! Keep reading to check out my thoughts! [Read more…]
Lumene Vitamin C + Age Defying Radiant Beauty Drops Skin Review
If you suffer from dullness on your skin- listen up! I had a long period over the past few months where I was really sick off & on. The stress really became noticeable in my skin not just in breakouts or dryness but in dullness. The most important part of my beauty routine after SPF (PREACH!) is definitely skincare. These Lumene Bright Now Vitamin C Beauty Drops claim to ” make skin instantly silky soft and brighter in just 28 day” so I was instantly drawn in. Keep reading to see my thoughts! [Read more…]
My Summer Skincare Routine with Paula’s Choice for Dry Skin
Even in the depth of summer, my skin still tends to lean combo/dry. This can definitely be a problem. Skincare can be a difficult concoction- you want to get it just right! I think this collection of Paula’s Choice nailed it in terms of balance & I’ve worked these select items into my current skincare routine. Keep reading to check out my must-haves! [Read more…]
L’Occitane Shea Skincare- Cleansing Oil, Milk, & Toner Reviews
L’Occitane has a real hold on me when it comes to skincare. Although I’ve heard rave reviews from fellow bloggers with oily skin, I’d like to point out my dry skin soaks up their stuff in the very best way. From the base ingredients to the special touches…I’m becoming quite the L’Occitane obsessed blogger. Recently I had the opportunity to try some of the new products from their expanded shea skincare line…& obviously after dedicating a whole post to why I already love the L’Occitane shea line I jumped at it! Check out my thoughts below!
Is the MelodySusie Brush a Foreo LUNA Dupe? + DISCOUNT!
This post is pretty exciting for me to finally be writing! I’ve been trying out a new skincare tool (for those that don’t know I did an entire series on the Clarisonic in the past!) & it really is a bargain. For the longest time I’ve wanted a Foreo Luna but was never able to get my hands on one & justify the cost. I’d seen some really excellent reviews from blogging friends so it stayed on my list & on my mind. Recently I was asked to try the MelodySusie® Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush & couldn’t help but notice the similarities…keep reading to check it out!
Skin Inc. New Year New You Glam Like A Star Set Review & Party Prep!
Are you ready for party season? All of the awards shows are here & ready to rumble so it is time to get your skin looking its best! You can have the perfect foundation & still feel a bit sensitive if your skin just isn’t where you’d like it to be. I’m a big fan of masks because you can treat your skin without doing anything too harsh & they are perfect to prep for big evens to really get your skin in top-notch condition. Today I get to share the Skin Inc. New Year New You Glam Like A Star Prep & Mask 2-Step Set & why it is perfection! [Read more…]
My 5 Winter Beauty Staples + Beauty Council Chimes in!
Winters for my beauty regimen are long & dry- & kind of sad. When thinking of the topic I wanted to talk about red lips, glittering eyes, rosy cheeks…but then I decided to be honest. Brutally. What product do I NEED to survive? & here they are! [Read more…]
7 Reasons I Fell in Love with the L’Occitane Shea Line
Have you noticed an ongoing trend on my blog of tackling dry skin? I mean- I’m serious about it! I’m constantly looking for the next best thing but sometimes you have to rely on brands you know that work. Remember when I reviewed some of my favorite L’Occitane hand care items from the Shea line? Well- now my obsession has grown. Check out 10 reasons I’m totally in love with the L’Occitane Shea line! [Read more…]
It Cosmetics Hydrating Primer is Perfect for Dry Skin! (Review & Demo)
Like many of the posts up for this time of year I’m complaining about dry skin. Much like oily skin, it makes apply makeup & keeping it looking great harder than necessary. I’m constantly on the search for better products to perfect my skin both in photographs & in real life. When the wind picks up my skin pretty much just stops even trying to hide it & you can really tell. I woke up this morning & washed my face as usual. I was then promptly distracted which is pretty normal…what wasn’t normal was opening the door for my dogs & getting hit in the face with 10 degrees! Uhg! So now it is officially time to share with you my It Cosmetics dry skin secret weapon that I’ve relied on for over a year…& even show a sneak peek at an upcoming look while I’m on a roll!
It Cosmetics has become an easy favorite over the years producing many products I now couldn’t imagine life without. From the highlighter that pretty much changed my outlook on cream face products (review here!) to the matte palette that blew my mind (review here!), they’ve nailed it. Over & over again. Today I’m bringing you one of those behind the scenes products that may not be as flashy but is definitely beloved- my It Cosmetics No. 50 Serum Anti-aging Collagen Veil Primer. Does the “anti-aging” part make you immediately turn away? Well you need some whiplash because this primer was developed for all ages that locks in moisture while doing about a million other amazing things. Okay- maybe a slight exaggeration but seriously this primer is a multi-tasking genius. [Read more…]