Lisa Eldridge is an acclaimed make-up artist with an impressive list of celebrity clients, a global creative director position at Lancôme and a New York Times bestselling author. I am incredibly drawn to her energy is incredibly positive and she is such an enthusiastic lover of all things beauty. She is an especially unique force […]
Makeup
My favorite base products (2021)
So, it turns out that blogging with a full time job is…challenging and not something I have done a great job with maintaining. (Who would have thought?! 😉 )To get back in the swing of things, I want to break down some of my favorite face products that I reach for every single morning. Enjoy! […]
Nursing Notes: Drops of Oil
Oil is usually one of the things most people tend to avoid in their skin care. Oil is not the enemy. Oils contain vitamins like Vitamin A and Vitamin E that richly hydrate skin and lock in moisture. If you’re skin is dry, adding an oil is an essential way to rescue dehydrated skin. If […]
December 2016 Boxycharm Review
December’s BoxyCharm Theme was “Boxy on Pointe”. The packaging and marketing was reminiscent of the ballet. As a ballerina in the past Products I received: Pure Cosmetics Buff Palette ($50) Ofra Liquid Lipstick in shade Napa Valley (metallic purple) ($19.90) IBY Lip Liner in shade ($14) Cougar Mineral Face and Body Shimmer ($24) Butter London Nail Lacquer in […]
Nursing Notes: Lip Gloss 101
I feel like lip gloss is one of the forgotten lip products on the market. Liquid lipsticks get all the attention, but in my day-to-day life, I find myself reaching for glosses over matte lips. Especially during the dry, winter season, glosses are a fun and colorful way to keep my lips hydrated. Of course, lip […]
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Brand Review: Suva Beauty
I found Suva Beauty on Instagram a few months ago. I searched for them after watching a makeup tutorial where Jeffree Star used their Hydra Liners. About Suva: Female Founded! Created by Shaina Azad, a makeup artist and educator turned CEO. Canadian company (located in Surrey, British Columbia.) Cruelty Free (was not able to find […]
Nursing Notes: The Holiday 2016 Palette by Kylie Cosmetics
*Disclaimer* *If I had it my way, every single cosmetic I purchase would be amazing, life-changing, and of the best quality available. ANY negative review is a reflection of my personal product experience. I am not here to bash any company or individual and I recognize that a product I didn’t love may work differently for someone […]
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Nursing Notes: Brush Care 101
Makeup Brushes don’t stay clean for long if you are using them daily. Years ago, I didn’t even think about washing my makeup brushes–it just wasn’t one of those things that ever crossed my mind. Now, part of getting ready for my week includes washing all of my makeup brushes. Why you should wash your […]
Mini Kit: Matte Liquid Lipsticks Holiday 2016 by Kylie Cosmetics
Kylie Cosmetics can be a bit of conundrum. They sell out quickly, the website doesn’t post a ton of swatches on different skin types, and because there is no physical store, sampling products is out of the question. Also, there is a set in stone standard of absolutely no returns. So, how are you supposed […]
Kylie Cosmetics KoKo Kollection: yay or nay?
As of 11/17/16 at 1 PM PST, Kylie Cosmetics will re-launch the sold out matte lip and gloss limited edition set that was created with her sister, Khloe Kardashian. I was able to snag this set when it initially launched, and have had some time to wear and swatch the shades. The Shades… “Okurrr“(Bright […]