MakeupbyMakena – Makeup By Makena

The Everyday Nude Lip Edit

When it comes to lip colors, I definitely have a type.

What I Bought from the Sephora VIB Sale

With all of the uncertainty in the world right now, it is comforting to know that some things never change: Even the coronavirus could not stop the Sephora Spring Sale. Although there are far more important things than makeup to worry about right now, I enjoyed having something positive to look forward to, so here…

A Cool-Toned, Rosy Makeup Look

For the most part, doing makeup on myself is easy, but I am always looking to challenge and express myself. That’s why doing makeup on my younger cousin — whose facial features are the exact opposite of my own — is always so fun!

From Makeup to Magazines | Everyday Feminism

Makeup makes me happy. My passion for makeup stems from my passion for empowering women. This semester, I had the opportunity to serve as editor-in-chief of my school’s magazine.

I Bought My Favorite Influencers’ Favorite Makeup Products

A few months ago, I had the idea to try out my favorite beauty influencers’ most favorite makeup products. I asked over ten of my most loved influencers, and almost all of them responded. Based on their recommendations, I had a last-minute shopping spree at Sephora, Nordstrom, and CVS. Here’s what happened. {MORGAN FAY –…

Tati Beauty Textured Neutrals Eyeshadow Palette | Review

Tati Westbook is one of my all-time favorite beauty influencers due to her always-honest reviews, her tasteful and talented tutorials, her depth of knowledge surrounding makeup, and her kind-hearted personality — so when she launched her very own eyeshadow palette, I knew I wanted to add it to my collection. The Tati Beauty Textured Neutrals Vol…

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.…

Affordable Alternatives to My Favorite High-end Makeup Products

As someone who loves both luxury and drugstore makeup, it is only natural that over the past few months I would discover — either intentionally or accidentally — products that are similar in color and quality. Here are dupes of four of my favorite high-end beauty products. For years, I have used and loved the Urban…

Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask | Review

The Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask is guaranteed to have graced your Instagram feed; the beautiful blue packaging, combined with the rich, hydrating formula, has helped make this one of the most raved about products in the beauty industry. Keep reading to know why I think this deserves all the hype…

August & September Beauty Favorites | 2019

Natural does not have to be boring, and today’s monthly favorites — which all feature neutral shades and believable formulas — prove just that.