I first saw this concept in a video from Risa Does Makeup on YouTube and thought it was fabulous, and then LisaJMakeup texted me and asked if she thought we should give it a go. I love this concept because while all of us "beauty" influencers get sent a lot of free PR product, how many of it is so good that we're willing to repurchase it? The original video idea was to pick 10 items that we would … [Read more...]
Sephora Beauty Insider Appreciation Event
Most of the beauty obsessed (if you're reading this I assume you are one of them) are well aware of Sephora's two big Beauty Insider Events-the 15% off VIB Sale in April and the 20% off VIB Sale in November (slightly lower numbers for VIB and BI's). But I was totally blind-sided when the news came out recently that Sephora had revamped their Beauty Insider program and to celebrate it, they were … [Read more...]
Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Recommendations
The twice-annual Ulta 21 Days of Beauty is right around the corner, and I've had quite a few requests for my personal recommendations. I've gone through the list, and the only products I will recommend are ones I've actually tried myself OR someone I implicitly trust uses and loves the product. So, if your favorite item isn't listed, it's not because there's something wrong with it-I just don't … [Read more...]
Best of Beauty/Skincare/Hair Care of 2017
Welcome to a brand new year! Before we dive into 2018 and explore all the new stuff coming our way, I'd like to take a look back at 2017 and go over what were the standouts from last year. This post is all about beauty (and haircare and skincare), which will be followed by two more Best of 2017 posts/videos, so be sure you're subscribed to the blog and my YouTube channel so you don't miss a thing! … [Read more...]
My Everyday Makeup Heroes
One of the hazards of doing what I do for a living is that I often get sucked into the trap of wanting to use the latest, prettiest, most innovative new makeup products, but there is a set list of products that I really don't deviate from using on a daily basis. I like to call them my Everyday Makeup Heroes because they do what they're supposed to do, they're incredibly dependable, and they don't … [Read more...]
Drugstore Finds & Faves | March 2017
I'm a beauty junkie, and I love high-end products, but I'll always have a soft spot for anything I can pick up from the drugstore. I love the immediate gratification of getting it right then and there, and I love that while there's always an emotional investment, there's not much of a financial one! I'm also thankful for online options like Ulta and Amazon, which help save me time (and gas!!) … [Read more...]