I have struggled to find a great drugstore pink lipstick that I love. And trust me, I have LOOKED. The L’Oreal lipsticks have way too much fragrance for me, and other brands’ soft pinks tend to either look mauve or too brown on me. I have, though, found a handful of wonderful pink lipsticks from Sephora and will share the round up below. When I’m looking for a pink lipstick, I don’t want it to be too bumble gum, too brown, or too beige. I want a classic true pink that is wearable for every day. My most recent addition is Charlotte Tilbury Hot Lips Lipstick 2 in Dancefloor Princess. It’s what ..read more

Eyeshadow palettes are better than ever with high-performing shades, combinations of shimmery finishes and matte basics, and even an inclusion of creams! These are a few palettes I have and love. Read why I like them in the caption below each photo. I believe this Too Faced Natural Eyes palette is the oldest of the bunch. It’s one of those palettes I just cannot get rid of. I love the soft browns and the darker shades for the times I’m doing a more dramatic eye look. “Cashmere bunny” and “Strip poker” are my favorite shades from this palette. Another Too Faced palette I like is the Born Thi ..read more

I take my beauty recommendations very seriously. I don’t recommend things unless I’ve had time with them, and I always try to give enough context for the recommendation so you can make an informed decision about whether or not a product is right for you! I have been interested in ALL the beauty things since I was a young girl. I remember spending time in my bedroom playing around with makeup, trying new hairstyles, and flipping through magazines to see what looks I could copy on my own face and hair. It’s been a little while since I’ve shared a Master List of some of my all-time favorite produ ..read more

The radiance! I’m obsessed! I did my makeup for family photos using so many of my favorites from Sephora. The full lineup includes some long-time loves as well as some new products that are just incredible (look at the colors in the Makeup By Mario Ethereal Eyes palette!!). The key to radiant, beautiful makeup is well-moisturized skin, radiant finishing powder, and dimensional eyes. Product list here: Skinfix Barrier + Triple Lipid-Peptide Refillable Face Cream Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Bronzing Drops with Peptides Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Perfect Glow Flawless Oil-Free Foundation Haus Lab ..read more

I love wearing cream eyeshadow, not only because it’s easy to apply but also because it lasts all day. It creates a really beautiful base for layering powder shadows on top of it, but can also be worn alone. Below is a list of my favorite colors and formulas of cream eyeshadow: Laura Mercier Au Naturel – probably my most worn color because it really makes blue eyes pop! Laura Mercier Caramel – a gorgeous warm shade of toffee. Merit Vachetta – this is a rich warm brown, looks great with a nude lip. Merit Studio – this is almost exactly the same as Laura Mercier Au Naturel! Bobbi Brown Nude Be ..read more

After getting blown up in my DM’s about my eyeshadow colors (they are amazing at bringing out blue eyes!), I thought it was time to run through some of the makeup I’ve been loving lately! List of products I used: DreamBeam Silicone-Free Mineral Sunscreen Armani Luminous Silk in shade 5.25 (5 in winter) Natasha Denona Concealer in shade N5 Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder for Under Eyes Laura Mercier Caviar Eyeshadow Stick in Au Natural Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Soft Brown Anastasia Beverly Hills eyeshadow single in Warm Taupe (similar option is MAC single eyeshadow in Sandst ..read more

From concealing under eye darkness to fake a well-rested look to covering the darkest blemishes, here are my top concealers and how I like to use them. Before we jump into the products, I want to clarify that I use the Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder for Under Eyes just about every single time I do my makeup. The only time I skip it is if I’m just quickly applying a bit of concealer for a very light makeup day. While I do think the longevity of my concealer is increased as a result of using this setting powder, I don’t believe it adds any coverage to my under eyes. It’s not supposed t ..read more

I love when I accidentally stumble upon a new makeup look that can immediately go into my mental Rolodex of “looks to recreate”. I knew as I was picking out certain products for this look that they would work well together, but the end result was so stunning that I determined it to be how I would do my makeup if I had any fancy occasion coming up. And as it turns out, I have a very formal event at the end of February where I will be recreating this look again! If you’re looking for a bit of inspiration for glam makeup that doesn’t feel over the top, you’re in the right place. I prepped my bar ..read more

I love a cream eyeshadow, but also like to build dimension in the crease with a darker color. I’ve been reaching for my Naked 2 Basics palette recently, which is one I’ve used on and off for years, but I found myself wanting some warmer tones. I browsed Sephora’s site and saw this Artist Couture palette. I’ve never used anything from this brand before but I decided to give it a try. I love the shades of the palette and find they blend so seamlessly. It’s the perfect amount of pigmentation without being too crumbly, and the warmer tones are incredibly flattering too ..read more

One of the things I love the most about using a cream eyeshadow stick is that it kills two birds with one stone. It not only provides a base to the eyes like a “primer” for powder eyeshadow, but it also adds a wash of color as the first layer to the eyes. You can use your fingers or a brush to blend it out! Whether you want to add an additional color to the crease, or outer corner, or you simply want to keep the eye look minimal with one color, these are the 4 most neutral, easy-to-wear taupe/browns to wear. From the left: Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye color in Au Natural (easily my most wo ..read more