It wasn't until a couple of years ago that I started to really understand the benefit of using a face primer. I always had this idea in my head that using a primer would either make my skin become more oily or cause it to breakout. However, I quickly discovered that isn't the case with some primers. A primer is a base for your foundation that creates a smooth canvas for makeup application. It can help smooth pores, increase longevity in your makeup, and help soften any minor skincare concerns. And yes, it really does work! But remember, always let your moisturizer and serums set in your skin before applying your primer. If time allows, I usually wait a minute or two before applying my primer. ...
My Spring Beauty Picks
When it comes to beauty and skincare, I love researching and trying new products. Though I have my year-round staples, I like to rotate a few pieces in my beauty bag with the start of a new season. I recently ventured over to the makeup counter at Nordstrom and picked up a few new things for spring (it's hard for me to pass up a good Gift With Purchase). Whether it's adding a pink lip or reintroducing your favorite bronzer to your routine, I've got you covered. ...
In My Travel Makeup Bag
Packing for an upcoming trip or weekend getaway can sometimes be a daunting task. Particularly, when it comes to beauty products. If you're like me, you don't want to over pack. Especially, if you're trying to fit everything in a carryon. With all the traveling we've been doing this past month, I've had several questions about my travel beauty routine and products that I was featuring on snapchat or instastories. Here are the products I've been traveling with lately: ...
Holiday Makeup Tutorial
The holiday festivities are in full swing and we are just a few weeks from Christmas and New Years Eve. If you're like me, you like to change up your makeup routine to something a little more bold when heading out to a holiday party or gathering. Here are a few products that I am loving this season mixed in with my normal beauty routine: ...
5 Favorite Fall Lipsticks
Every Fall I always look forward to changing beauty routine. Nothing too drastic, but I definitely start incorporating more neutrals and brown tones with the changing of the season. An easy (and affordable) way to get your makeup routine ready for Fall, is by choosing a fall lipstick. ...
Favorite Foundations & Concealers
It's been a while since I've shared a new Beauty Talk with you guys. And if you've followed my blog for a while, you know it's one of my favorite things to write about! I personally love reading beauty reviews, or watching tutorials, and find these kinds of post super helpful. I've been getting a few emails about my makeup routine, (specifically foundations & concealers) and I wanted to share a few of my current favorites. I know everyone's skin is different, so I wanted to share a variety of products that I have purchased and used over the past several months. ...
The Perfect Nude Lip
Happy Friday! Today is National Lipstick Day and what better way to celebrate than by sharing a few of my favorite lip products.
I posted the photo above on instastories a few weeks ago, and many of you asked several questions regarding the lipsticks I used. Specifically the lipliner. ...
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: Beauty Exclusives
UPDATE: The 2016 sale has ended but be sure to checkout the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2017 guide.
Each year during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, I always look forward to the Beauty Exclusives. I don't know what it is about buying makeup and skincare, but I always get so excited to try and review the products.
This year, I limited myself to only a few beauty purchases. It's easy for me to get carried away, so I tried to stick with the products I either have tried and loved, or ones that I wanted to add to my beauty bag.
Here are a few of my favorites! ...
Natural Looking Brow Tutorial
Gone are the days where thin eyebrows are in. I remember in middle school the thinner the eyebrows the better (it makes me cringe to think about it). And while some of us may not be blessed with full brows, there are a few tools that can help us fake it till we make it! ...
Summer Beauty Essentials
Now that Summer is officially here, it's time to make some changes in our beauty routine. This time each year, I always find myself going a shade darker in my foundation, loading on the SPF and testing out my new favorite self tanners. I've rounded up a few of my favorite makeup & haircare products that seem to get the job done during these Summer months. Most of these are on sale too! Here's a few worth mentioning: ...