Sunday, May 15, 2016

How to get the perfect lip look!



Lipstick: getting it perfect is more complicated than most people would think. 


There's no better way to learn than watching the pros do it! Below we've compiled a few great videos as apart of How To Week! 


Watch Karima Mckimmie demonstrate the perfect red lip below! 




Check out this video from Nikkie Tutorials to lean how to apply liquid lipstick like a pro!



Fast forward to 3:30 to watch AndreasChoice flawlessly apply a dramatic, dark lipstick! 

Friday, May 13, 2016

Adele Inspired How-To

Don't deny it, you've seen Adele's flawless skin and perfect contour, and wished you could pull off a similar look. Now, there's a tutorial all about getting that winged eyeliner on fleek and contouring seamlessly. Check it out!

Thursday, May 12, 2016

How to apply perfect eyeshadow!!



Who else struggles with getting that perfect, blended, cat eye look? We've compiled for you a few how-to videos from YouTube to help you get it right! 


Here's a dark, dramatic look for a special occasion! Check out AlexandrasGirlyTalk's video on how to apply eye shadow perfectly! 



Watch Leyla Rose use the perfect blending technique; another beautiful, dramatic look! 




Looking for something a little more simple? Watch this tutorial by Thalita Makes! Perfect for beginners who want a classy, easy look :) 


Tuesday, May 10, 2016

50% OFF at ULTA Gorgeous Hair Event

Ulta is putting on their Gorgeous Hair Event, which features discounts on many of their popular hair product brands from May 8-28.


Today's Beauty Steal is the Joico K-Pac Intense Hydrator. For 50% off you can get this product for only $9.99!!



Coming up, they are also set to offer deals on Hot Tools flat irons, Living Proof Blowout, and Macadamia's Moisturizing Mask.




Have you taken advantage of any of these beauty steals? Are you planning to check them out during the remainder of the month? If so, let us know in the comments! We would love to hear about your experience.

Sunday, May 8, 2016

LUNA mini: your new favorite skincare tool



Have you heard of the skincare device called the LUNA mini?? We're pretty sure this will revolutionize your entire morning & night routine. It works by using T-sonic pulsations combined with several soft, silicone brushes that are guaranteed to unclog 99.5% of dirt and oil from your pores! 

Just use it twice a day, for 1 minute at a time, and you'll notice softer and more clear skin in just 3 days. Plus, they come in such fun colors! Here, check out their website: 


This product runs at $99 for the original, and $140 for the 2.0 version. This is much cheaper than its competitor, Clarisonic, and with the LUNA you don't need to replace the heads! It comes with a charger and a 2-year warranty! Order it through Ulta and get $3.50 off and free shipping! 

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Free Shipping and Free Primer at ULTA

Not only is ULTA offering $3.50 off a $15 purchase, but they are also giving free shipping on orders greater than $35! This is a great deal!



PLUS for today only, ULTA is giving away a free face primer for any online foundation purchase. I know that for me, primer is a great way to calm any irritated or inflamed skin before putting foundation on. It may not seem like a huge deal, but it helps a ton!



This is the perfect opportunity to snag a nice gift for Mother's Day. I know my mom rarely splurges on makeup for herself, so yours will definitely thank you for the treat!


Wednesday, April 27, 2016

The Magic of Coconut and Grape Seed Oil

** This is a guest post by coconut/ grape seed oil extraordinaire, Toni Lee **

Today I am rejoicing--rejoicing because the plague on my skin has finally ended! The physically and emotionally scarring condition called acne is no longer affecting my life. 
And I owe it all to oil. 

Flashback to a few years ago. My skin was the worst it’s ever been. I couldn’t cover it with makeup, I felt hideous, and it was so sore sometimes I could only sleep on one side of my face.

I tried so many things, and nothing worked for very long. I finally decided these expensive treatments that dried out my skin were not all they were chalked up to be, so i went for the natural remedies. I figured it couldn’t get any worse, so why not?

First thing I tried was a honey and cinnamon mask. While this didn’t completely clear up my skin, it definitely helped, bringing out some of the inflammation and softening my skin. 
I thought, okay, this isn’t the ultimate answer, but it’s a step in the right direction!

Then I started reading about coconut oil. People were saying how amazing it was. All I could think was, how can you put oil on your face!! Sounded like a terrible idea to me. But, I was desperate. So I bought myself some extra virgin coconut oil, and began applying it before bed after my honey mask. 


I soon discovered putting oil on my face actually helped! After all those years of having flaky makeup in the morning because of dryness, and it running off every afternoon because of oily-ness, my skin was actually balancing out. It stopped being too dry or too oily. My acne got better. Not completely better, but once again, another step in the right direction and progress was made. I was ecstatic!

Now even though the coconut oil was helping me, I did notice my face was always flushed after applying it. I read that it meant it was getting the blood flowing, which was good, but I still decided to research some other oils. Eventually I made the switch to grape-seed oil.  I don’t think I’d ever heard of grape-seed oil before this, but due to its lightness and cooling effect, as opposed to the heating effect of coconut oil, my inflamed skin was more akin to this oil. 


So if you are searching for skin solutions, and have not tried the oil remedy, I would say you need to! Both oils are ones I would recommend, they both have healing properties and are full of vitamin E. However, not everyone’s face will tolerate coconut oil. If yours does, great! If you are unsure, I would definitely recommend grape-seed oil. 

Let the magic of oils heal your skin, and rejoice in its new life!

Monday, April 25, 2016

Mother's Day Gifts from Lush


Mother's Day is right around the corner on Sunday, May 8th! Any mother is guaranteed to love a special gift from Lush Cosmetics. We love Lush and their commitments to handmade, natural, and ethically made products! 

Check out the products that Lush has created just for mothers! From LadyBug Bath Bombs, to luscious shower cream, you are sure to find something she will like (and something for yourself, too!)


Tuesday, February 23, 2016


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20% Off Dermalogica Skin Treatments at ULTA

20% Off Dermalogica Skin Treatments at ULTA


Here is some exciting news: ULTA is currently offering 20% Dermalogica skin treatments!  They offer facials, microzone, resurfacing, and microdermabrasion treatments in store. It's super easy to book online.




Have you utilized ULTA's salon services and skin bar? Let me know what you think!


Friday, February 19, 2016



2016 Nail Trends





Good Housekeeping has released the 2016 nail trends!! “If we learned anything in the past few years, nail art is here to stay. And why not? Besides your hair and face, your nails are the last frontier for really expressing yourself with beauty trends. Thankfully, more tools, tricks, and brands (spray-on nail polish, anyone?) are cropping up every month. So there will always be new ways to get creative with nail art. Now that it's 2016, we asked the experts to tell us all the trends you should be trying this year”.



Find out more: 2016 Nail Trends



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