The Teacher Diva

Medium Coverage Makeup Routine

The time for sun-kissed skin is here! And there's nothing prettier than a fresh, glowing complexion. In the summer, I take the less is more approach. However, being someone who does struggle with breakouts and uneven skin tone, I do need some coverage. My skincare always takes priority, but in the summer, I focus more on keeping my skin balanced, clear and continue to use my SPF (this spray is amazing). I'll share more about my skincare routine later, but for today, let's talk summer makeup. Oh and be sure to check out my Instagram Stories for a video on how I use these products! I'll be adding it to my highlights once it expires in case you miss it.  ...

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My Nordstrom Beauty Haul + Trend Event Recap

I am so excited to share with you guys some photos from my experience at the Nordstrom Beauty Trend Event last Saturday. This was my fourth Beauty Trend Event, and I have say, it gets more and more exciting each year. And if you weren't able to join us at Northpark Center in Dallas last weekend, not to worry! There are still other locations coming up this year: Beauty Trend Event Stores + Dates. ...

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Benefits of a Rose Quartz Jade Roller + How to Use

It's always cool seeing what you guys respond to, and recently, I've been getting a ton of questions about this pink roller. More specifically, it's a rose quartz jade roller, meaning the stones on either end are rose quartz. And though jade rollers have been getting attention on social media lately, they're actually an ancient beauty practice. Women from China have been relying on jade for centuries to stimulate and massage skin, among other rituals. ...

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Mother’s Day Beauty Gift Ideas From eBay

My mom has always been an inspiration to me. She is truly the most beautiful person I know inside and out. And with Mother's Day in a few weeks, I can't think of a better time to start gathering inspiration for gift ideas. ...

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My Picks from the Sephora Beauty Insider Sale

Happy Friday! The Sephora Beauty Insider Sale is here and I have all the details on how you can get 10 or 15 percent off your entire order. Sephora only does this sale a couple times a year and it happens pretty quick, so I always go in with a game plan. Though I'm pretty good on product at the moment, there were a few things I scooped up for upcoming reviews (will be sharing soon). Can't wait to hear what you guys get or what's in your cart. Here's how you can shop the Sephora sale:  ...

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5 Ways to Build A Natural Beauty Regimen

I've been wanting to try more natural, less toxic beauty products for a while now. Pretty much since reading this information actually, "The European Union has spent the past two decades restricting or banning approximately 1,400 harmful chemicals and ingredients from personal care products. In Canada, the number of restricted ingredients is a little less than half that, at around 600. The United States? 30." ...

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3 Tools to Create Natural and Full Looking Brows

It's time for April's edition of Beauty Buys, and this month I want to highlight the products I use to create natural looking brows. If you're like me, you may have suffered from over-plucked brows in the 90s. And maybe into the early 2000s if we're being honest. What were we thinking? Pencil thin brows are not the way to go and in effort to get a full, natural-looking brow, I have got it down to a 2 or 3 product routine. Plus, I've finally found the one trick to make my brows grow.  ...

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How I Overcame my Fear of Public Speaking

In the past, the thought of public speaking used to make my stomach turn into knots. Most people find that surprising since I was a classroom teacher for 6 years. But we have to remember—I taught 5 and 6 year olds. It's a little different when it's a presentation in front of 1000 adults. Right? ...

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3 Hair Products I Always Travel With

Happy Friday! Haircare is a frequent topic of conversation around here and I wanted to share with you guys three products I always travel with. That's right — they are always in my suitcase no matter the trip.  ...

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Talking K- Beauty + a Mamonde Giveaway

Happy Monday, friends! Last month, many of you know I had the opportunity to work with Mamonde, a Korean beauty brand from the AmorePacific family. On our trip, we got a first look at the products and helped celebrate the launch of Mamond products arriving in the US. To help celebrate, I'm also giving away  60 Sheet Masks (yeah, that's huge!) so be sure to enter here if you are needing to amp up your skincare routine.  ...

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