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My Natural Glam Makeup Routine | The Perfect Valentine’s Day Look

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and this rosy pink look is perfect. Although this year’s holiday might look a little different, taking time for myelf by doing my makeup always makes me feel my best.

A Wearable Holiday Makeup Look

Nothings screams “Merry Christmas” more than green and glitter, and this year, my holiday makeup look incorporates both. I typically avoid anything other than neutrals, but this shimmery green halo eye is beautifully subtle.

Classic Full Glam Makeup + Tips

{FACE} In addition to a good skincare routine, an expertly applied base is essential to a ‘flawless’ makeup look. Although I used a full-coverage foundation, I added a few drops of a glowy primer to sheer it out a little and made sure to work in multiple thin layers rather than one thick one. I…

3 Holiday Looks with the Tati Beauty Textured Neutrals Palette

The new Tati Beauty Textured Neutrals Vol. 1 Eyeshadow Palette — which I will be reviewing soon — features a glistening arrangement of glitters, and what screams Christmas and New Year’s more than glitter? Nothing — which is why I am sharing three completely different seasonal makeup looks that I hope inspire you to create your own.…

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.

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.

A Festive Makeup Look for the Holidays | Green Smokey Eye

‘Tis the season to finally use that green eyeshadow! Today I will be sharing with you a simple and effortless makeup look with the perfect amount of festivity for the holidays…

My Makeup Menu |Thanksgiving

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and food, and I also hope that you know how grateful I am to have you in my life!

My Everyday Summer Makeup Routine for a Natural Glow

Creating a unique makeup look each and every day is one of my favorite things to do, but lately I have been embracing a single signature look for Summer, featuring natural, glowy skin and radiant rosy hues on the cheeks, eyes, and lips. I have worn this look almost every day this Summer and think it is the perfect go-to routine for those you prefer a dewy complexion and wearable tones.

3 Looks, 1 Palette |Huda Beauty Desert Dusk Review

When the Huda Beauty Desert Dusk Eyeshadow Palette was released last September, I was immediately inspired and after a few months of experimenting with the unique combination of colors and finishes, now is the perfect time to share my thoughts with you. In addition to reviewing the palette, I will also be teaching you how to create three different looks, all of which are perfect for a tropical summer look!