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May 2019 Empties

I’m back this month with more empties and for the second time in a row, I have a really big set of empties. I’m pretty determined to use up a lot of my skincare, and actually just passed on a bunch of it to some friends. As hard as I try, I am just not … Continue reading May 2019 Empties →

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Instagram Roundup #3

Woosh, this is going to be a long one, everyone. I haven’t done a round-up in over a month, so in order to keep this post manageable, I’m going to do a selected roundup. I blame my laziness. March 22 I’ve been using the By Terry Baume de Rose lip balm for over a month … Continue reading Instagram Roundup #3 →

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#kevynaucoinbeautygiftedme @kevynaucoin this gorgeous glass glow highlighter in prism rose. . I was a little terrified of how this would work on my oily skin, but I wanted to try it out anyway. It's a gel that has multidimensional shimmer meant to give the glass skin effect, and boy, does it do that. You can see in the swatch how luminous and glowy it is, with a rose gold base. . Let's talk texture. The gel makes it really interesting. It definitely feels a little greasy (although not sticky) on application, and even more so if you use the amount of product you *think* you need. For my oily skin, a little dab (half a pea size) is more than enough for my cheek bones, and I find that after it sets for a couple minutes, the greasy feeling DISSAPEARS and I just have beautifully glowy and glassy skin without feeling like a donut. I'm amazed. . It also manages to last all day without making me look more greasy, which I appreciate. This is definitely not for the person who wants a subtle natural glow, like you would get from @ctilburymakeup flawless filter. This is much more intense and if you want your skin to look wet without that metallic look. I certainly dont have anything like this in my collection and am really glad to have it with me! . I also think the $32 for the 1oz is pretty reasonable, since it'll take me forever to go through this. . Next time I pop into @sephora I'll be checking out the other two shades! I'm delighted to have this in my collection. . Have you tried this yet? If you were scared of it like I was, let me allay your fears! . #glassglow #kevynaucoinbeauty

Neutral neutral neutral. I'm a little talked out and sleep deprived so here's an old photo of some favorite neutrals for a quick look. . @tatcha sunscreen @coverfx warm honey @welovecoco @chanel.beauty memory and rouge coco flash in chicness @hourglasscosmetics strike lipgloss (love this formula!) . Need some tips to recharge for another day of conferencing, traveling and working up the energy for the rest of the week 😫

Helllloo #texturetuesday! @bliss was kind enough to send me an amazing PR package last week with their new watermelon collection and some goodies for a cocktail, including a bunch of limes! It was one of the most fun PR packages I've ever gotten, and my first impressions of the skincare are great. . The Replenishing Watermelon toner is super light and refreshing, and feels great after a long hot day. . The moisturizer felt so good on my skin, and has a light gel cream texture that I love, and the overnight mask is lightly shimmery (!!!) And I use it as a night time moisturizer. . I'll keep using these products over the weeks, but I couldnt wait to share some pictures 😍

More effortless easy looks. Got up bright and early to get on a flight for another work trip so this is froms #fotd of a few weeks ago. I didnt bring these items with me for this work trip, but it creates an easy and professional look. . @welovecoco @chanel.beauty water fresh tint and mademoiselle lipstick @lauramercier indiscretion @officialmanasi7 chamoisee @smashboxcosmetics rose gold palette @bitebeauty french press lipgloss . What are your favorites for an easy polished look?

Easy Sunday things - a light wash of shadow from @andotherstories and @diormakeup meteore, a swipe of @narsissist orgasm lip oil, and a spritz of @jomalonelondon english pear and freesia. . Is anyone else struggling to stay motivated among all these engagement struggles? As much as I try to not let it get to me, its difficult when I'm getting about as much engagement as when I had half as many followers, and only about 10% are only seeing my posts 😬 this is happening even as I'm trying my hardest to engage with others on here. I guess this means I'll just start posting all the kinds of posts that used to get no engagement anyway 🤷🏻‍♀️

Love a good sleep in on the weekends! It feels good to get some rest after being sick for what seems like forever. Thankfully I'm basically back to normal and ready to be a functional human being again. . Some products I'm really loving lately for a summery look: @kjaerweis foundation @ritueldefille lunaris highlighter @aetherbeautyco crystal gem palette @beccacosmetics bronzed bondi bronzer @fleshbeauty chew lipstick . What are you all doing today?

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