Because the majority of my drugstore makeup was discontinued and expired, I decided it was time to go on a shopping spree! Keep reading to find out which products were hits and which were misses…
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Huge Drugstore Makeup Haul + Mini Reviews
May & June Beauty Favorites | 2019
Over the past few months, I have been reaching for some brand new beauty products as well as some longtime favorites. Keep reading if you would like to know what has been gracing my face lately!
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Volition Beauty’s New Celery Green Cream | Exclusive Review
As the weather grows warmer and the days grow longer, a lightweight, smoothing moisturizer becomes increasingly important. Volition Beauty’s new Celery Green Cream* is the ideal summertime moisturizer.
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My Discontinued Makeup Products + Drugstore Chat
When Makeup By Makena was just an idea, I made a commitment that I would incorporate affordable beauty products on my blog as much as possible; however, the majority of my drugstore makeup products have been discontinued.
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Drugstore Makeup Empties
Reaching the end of a beauty product is always accompanied by a bittersweet feeling — a sense of disappointment at having to purchase another and a sense of accomplishment at finishing what I started. Today, I’m sharing a few of my affordable empties and discussing whether or not I plan to repurchase them.
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Cranberry Halo Eye + Glowy Skin |Affordable Makeup Look
Although the goal of my blog is to empower women through makeup, I tend to stay away from bold or bright colors. After several requests to incorporate more colorful looks on my blog, I created this cranberry halo eye while making it as wearable as possible.
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A Selfridges Beauty Haul
Although it is most known for its historical landmarks, incredible architecture, and ever rainy weather, London has earned its place on my blog due to Selfridges: the largest and most luxurious department store I have ever experienced. I splurged on three beauty products that have been at the top of my wishlist for quite a while…
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Natural Makeup for Teens
There is absolutely nothing more amazing than empowering others through the art of makeup! My thirteen-year-old cousin Madison inherited my passion for all things glamorous so I created this gorgeous soft and natural makeup look on her.
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Jaclyn Hill Cosmetics ‘Nude Moment’ Lipstick Trio | An Honest Review
On May 30th, Jaclyn Hill launched her highly anticipated makeup brand, Jaclyn Cosmetics, debuting with the So Rich Lipstick line, which features a range of 20 nude shades. Keep reading for my open, honest review.
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An Airport Makeup Look
With summer approaching, more and more of you will be traveling and spending much more time on planes than usual. Although it is beneficial to give your skin a break, I know many people like to wear makeup on the plane so today I am sharing the makeup look I wear when traveling.
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