Paris Beauty Haul: Biologique Recherche and CityPharma
It's already been a month since I was in Paris but I've been so busy with other things that I haven't even properly edited the majority of the photos I took whilst on vacation. Of course, no trip to...
View ArticleEveryday Makeup Rotation Feat. Artis, Sulwhasoo, Kevyn Aucoin and More
I realized the other day that I haven't blogged about makeup in a few months and that isn't for lack of new things to swatch and share. But given my preference for shades of champagne, tan and brown,...
View ArticleOskia's Renaissance Mask: The Facial In a Jar With The Price Tag To Match
The past few months I've been on a huge skincare shopping spree and one of my favorite things to test out are face masks. I think I probably have 10 face masks (not counting sheet masks) right now. In...
View ArticleSpring Lip and Cheek Makeup Haul: Chanel, Nars and Charlotte Tilbury
It's technically spring already but it's been snowing all day and it doesn't look like it'll hit 60° anytime soon. That being said, I know it'll be sunny and warm again in no time and I can't wait to...
View ArticleThree Simple Steps To Soothe Flaky, Irritated Skin
Ever since I came back from a weekend trip to Boston a few weeks ago, my skin has been insanely dry. My face was so dry that there were small cracks throughout the outer layer of my skin which allowed...
View ArticleI Spent $85 On A Tom Ford Eyeshadow Quad - Was It Worth It?
For years I lusted after the Tom Ford eyeshadow quads but the price was exorbitant - how good could a $85 quad be? After much deliberation, my curiosity got the best of me and I purchased Nude Dip...
View ArticleGet The Sunkissed Glow With This Sephora Favorites Set
I always pick up a few of the Sephora Favorites sets every year because it's a great way to try out products without committing to the full size. As someone who rarely finishes products, travel-sized...
View Article48 Hours in Sedona, Arizona
As much as I love traveling abroad and exploring new places, there's still so much of America I haven't seen. I've been all along the two coasts but I have barely scratched the surface when it comes to...
View ArticleOlaplex No. 3 Saved My Strands When I Went Blonde
Back in March I got a second round ofĀ balayage to lighten up the ends of my hair from a previously dyed light brown to a cool, ashy blonde. While I was happy with the color, my hair was obviously not...
View ArticleHow I Score The Best Beauty Deals: GWP and Coupon Tips
And this isn't even all of it....I like getting a good deal just as much as I like trying lots of beauty products. Naturally, over the years I've become quite good at not paying full price for these...
View ArticleTarte Aspyn Ovard Palette: Review & Swatches
It's been awhile since I've come across a palette that I felt I needed; a lot of the current trends (holographic duochromes, burnt oranges, etc.) aren't appealing to me. I'm a neutral makeup person...
View ArticleThe Best "Clean" Makeup Remover I've Ever Tried
If you can't already tell by the title of this post, I adore theĀ MÅŖN Akwi Purifying Cleanser as a first cleanse on days that I'm wearing makeup. I placed my first order from MÅŖN nearly a year ago and...
View ArticleAffordable Skincare I Love: Pixi's Glow Mud Cleanser and Mask
For someone with problematic, acne-prone skin, I've always been willing to pony up for pricey skincare in the belief (and hopes, so many hopes) that it will work better than something from the...
View ArticleSpaceNK Fall Beauty Edit 2018 & What I Picked Up
If you have a couple of things on your SpaceNK wishlist or need to stock up on essentials, now is the time to do it. SpaceNK's semi-annual giant gift with purchase is here! I've been making my list and...
View ArticleIt's Been Awhile....
Hey there! Remember me? Somehow it's been 10 months since my last post.... I didn't plan on abandoning this space but at some point the joy that I got from blogging just disappeared. A few days ago I...
View ArticleBooks I Read When I Was In The Depths of Grief
When I thought about the pros and cons of getting back into blogging and sharing my thoughts online, it weighed on me that so much of social media is essentially a highlight reel of our lives. In many...
View Article"Short Hair, Don't Care" and Thoughts About Hair
Yesterday I finally got around to dragging myself to get a much needed haircut and now my hair is the shortest it's probably ever been. It's summer and sweltering so it's nice not having so much hair...
View ArticleOverdue Praise for Neogen's Day-Light Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++
I'm a big fan of theĀ Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence but I didn't like that I had to stock up on it when I go to Asia because I'm wary of ordering skincare products on Amazon. I'm happy to report...
View ArticleRecent Makeup Loves ft. Rediscoveries and New Favorites
It's been months since my last post and I've done an awful job at making good on my attempts to blog more - does anyone still read beauty blogs? Regardless, I wanted to share some rediscovered...
View ArticleA'pieu Madecassoside Cica Gel: A Great Budget-Friendly Moisturizer for...
Centella asiatica, better known as cica to most of us, is the itĀ ingredient in Korean skincare right now and has been for the past year or so. Cica has many skin benefits but its main use is to soothe...
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