As someone who tests makeup and skincare quite often (perks of the job, I guess), it’s a big deal to find something I love so much I continue to reach for and repurchase over others. My neutral lip combo from THIS Beauty (read here about the brand I started in 2022) is my tried and true lip color over anything else. I prefer a more softer approach to my makeup and I find these shades compliment any look. The liners are long wear, creamy and hydrating. I formulated them to be worn a few different ways. You can outline your lips for a fuller pout, or fill in for all over color. Peopl ..read more

There’s no greater find for your beauty routine like the perfect sunscreen. With sunnier days approaching, it’s so important to find an SPF that you love and wear daily. Enter, the Hydropeptide Solar Defense Tinted SPF. I have used this since 2020 and it is still the one I reach for most. Trust me when I tell you I have tried nearly every tinted SPF on the market. It’s all I wear most days and with my skin being sensitive and acne prone, there’s been a lot of trial and error. This tinted SPF is my favorite for a few reasons:  1. It doesn’t break me out 2. It has color adju ..read more

Admittedly, I tend to buy pricey cosmetics. You know I can’t pass up a Sephora run. But I have found an $8 drugstore mascara that honestly works better than the expensive stuff. Trust me when I tell you I’ve tried many (many) brands and this is the one I keep going back to. Here’s exactly what I use: I curl my lashes about 2 or 3 times with this lash curler before applying the L’Oreal Telescopic Mascara (I buy the 2 pack). Then I will use this lash comb before it dries to give my lashes some separation. The lash comb is key IMO because it can give you the wispy look while still achievin ..read more

It’s no secret I want glowy, hydrated skin. Aside from skincare (which is most important IMO) the best way to achieve glowy skin is when you mix foundation with a liquid highlighter. I love the Valentino Beauty V-Lighter in Rosa for that glowy foundation look and I knew I had to test it out when I saw it had over 2.4K reviews. It’s a liquid, pearly pink highlighter that can be used alone under makeup, mixed in with foundation, or on top to highlight areas you want to really pop. It is honestly gorgeous! A liquid highlighter is one of those versatile products that everyone needs in their ..read more

Let’s talk summer beauty. Honestly, I switch things up pretty drastically when it comes to makeup during summer vs. winter because my needs are different. Also, like most of us, I like to go with something lighter in the summer months – especially if I’m going to be outside on a hot day…which is often in Texas. After years of perfecting what’s in my summer makeup bag, I have some ride-or-die products that I buy again each season. I’ve added a couple new products into the lineup this year but for the most part, I’ve been a fan of these products for a while. Let me know if there’s anything els ..read more

The Sephora Spring sale is here! This is the sale to stock up on the products you love or try something new. When I asked my Instagram followers, what they wanted to see, it came down to makeup bag must haves. So let’s break it down. If I had to pick one from each category, this is it: SEPHORA SPRING SALE DETAILS  use code SAVESPRING 4/1-4/11: 20% OFF for ROUGE MEMBERS 4/5-4/11: 15% OFF for VIB MEMBERS  4/7-4/11: 10% OFF for INSIDERS FACE MAKEUP  Here’s my top choices for foundation, concealer etc: JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view th ..read more

The Sephora sale has officially started and if you know me, you know I’ve already placed my order. Sephora only does the VIP Savings Event a few times a year, so if you are needing to stock up, now’s the time.  Use code YAYHOLIDAY I’ve written several blog posts covering the sale over the past few years, but it’s probably time I share an updated list of my holy grail Sephora recommendations. These are the products I’ve repurchased, use till empty and truly feel I’d be missing out if they weren’t in my makeup bag. Comment below and let us know what’s your holy grail products? I always li ..read more

 If you love a neutral eyeshadow look, this “one and done” palette is for you. I took this neutral eyeshadow palette with me on my trip to California and it’s been perfect. It’s all your need for an everyday eye. I got this MAC Times Nine Eyeshadow Palette at Nordstrom (on sale right now) in the shade “Amber Times Nine”. You can also use the darker shades if you like a Smokey eye. I like to add this single shadow (shade “Oh So Guilty”) in the inner corner and it really made my eyes pop. Nordstrom carries the top beauty brands and always has the best selection when it comes to makeup ..read more

  I’ve always found it hard to do a winged eyeliner. But recently I’ve been playing around with a few techniques and this is definitely one of the easiest I’ve tried. I love doing this for date night! The Charlotte Tilbury Feline Flick (from Nordstrom) is fool proof and can be used as a traditional liquid liner or you can soften it up like I do it. It’s also waterproof, so it will give you some all-day wear. VIDEO TUTORIAL HERE WHAT I USED:  1. BOBBI BROWN INTENSIVE SKIN SERUM FOUNDATION Obsessed. Since I’ve been using a new acne medication (more on that later) my skin ha ..read more

Summer for me usually means less makeup, more bronzer and lots of SPF. And now that life in the newborn and toddler stage  are both in full swing, I don’t have quite as much time for getting ready like before. It’s key for me to find products that work well and won’t melt off my face (like this all-in-one face palette or tinted BB Cream with SPF from Nordstrom)  I’ve found a routine that works great for me and leaves me with that glowy summer skin that I desperately want to achieve. This look is breathable, has SPF and still gives you a little coverage even without an actual founda ..read more