A blog about all things makeup
We all know fragrance isn't great for the skin. When it comes to face primer, it can really be seen as a skincare step because a lot of the time, there's just a small barrier between it and your skin (moisturizer). This means that it is even more important to find a face primer without fragrance, especially if your skin is sensitive to fragrances. This is why I've curated a list of the best performing face primer without fragrance. Honest Beauty Everything Primer Glow + 2HA ... Read more
It's no secret that silicone in makeup can be harmful to the skin. There are a lot of reasons for this including that it can clog pores and cause breakouts. That's why I've curated a list of the best silicone free concealers. What Are Silicones? Silicones are ingredients in makeup that make it more resistent to fading throughout the day. It resists water and air, which can keep your makeup from breaking down as you wear it. They actually do a really good job of forming a ... Read more
Bronzer is one of my very favorite makeup products because it brings so much life to your face. It adds just a bit of warmth that can give you a look that screams "I just went on the best summer ever!" when you really haven't even left your house for three days. However, it can be difficult for those of us with senstive skin to find one that is suitable for us. That's why I've curated a list of my favorite fragrance free bronzers that will give you that sun-kissed glow that won't ... Read more
As an avid Star Wars fan, I was so excited to see Colourpop come out with a collection based on the TV show "The Mandalorian". Not only is the packaging super cute and fun, but I love the way they named the collection as well. Stick around to learn more about The Mandalorian palette in my ColourPop The Mandalorian palette review. You can find this eyeshadow palette on ColourPop's website by clicking here. It typically retails for $16, but is currently on sale for only ... Read more
In recent years, studies have found some harmful side effects of using products with talc in them. Because of these findings, a few brands have gone out of their way to formulate setting powders without talc in them. Today, we'll be going over the best drugstore setting powder without talc. For more information on setting powder and what it's used for, click here to view my post on The Purpose of Setting Powder. Why Use Talc Free Setting Powder First, we need to talk about why ... Read more
The ColourPop Pretty Fresh Concealer is a hydrating concealer formulated with hyaluronic acid and coconut water to keep your skin feeling refreshed throughout the day. It is just $9 per bottle containing .30 oz of product. You can purchase this concealer by clicking here to view it on Colourpop's website. The Pretty Fresh Concealer comes in 30 different shades, which correspond well to the Pretty Fresh Foundation, so finding a shade that matches is a breeze. Lastly, Colourpop is ... Read more
ColourPop Pretty Fresh Foundation is a hydrating foundation containing hyaluronic acid and coconut water. Both of these ingredients are hydrating to the skin and I found that they left my skin feeling refreshed all day long. At just $16 per bottle, this foundation is in the mid-price range for foundations. Drugstore foundations average around $10 and luxury brands average around $35 to $40. ColourPop is vegan and cruelty-free, which is another added bonus for me. You can ... Read more
I love waterproof mascara for a lot of reasons: it holds curls better, lasts a little longer, and I don't have to worry about it smudging or transferring if I'm in the heat. There are times, however, when I really just don't want to have to worry about taking it off at the end of the day. This is where I tend to stick with non-waterproof mascaras. Today we'll be going over the best non waterproof mascara and the benefits of using it. Benefits of Non Waterproof Mascara For me, one ... Read more
If you're in the market for a cruelty free foundation, I have a list of drugstore options that won't break the bank. Why use cruelty free makeup? Cruelty free brands do not test their products or any of their product's ingredients on animals. This means that you can enjoy makeup without harming any animals. Today, we're going to go over the best cruelty free drugstore foundation. Best Age-defying: CoverGirl Simply Ageless 3-In-1 Liquid Foundation Click the image to view on ... Read more
I have pretty fair skin and I know the struggle that comes with trying to find that perfect highlighter. Because highlighting powder should ideally be about two shades lighter than your natural skin tone, it can be really difficult to find one that matches when your skin tone is already really fair. Today, I'm going to be writing about the best highlighter for fair skin. We'll also cover some basics of choosing a highlighter, should you want to go browse the makeup aisles all on ... Read more