skin care – Makeup By Makena

My Glowy Skin Care Routine + Why I’m Grateful for My Acne Journey

Although makeup is what truly makes me happy and excited, I must admit that no amount of makeup can compensate for not taking good care of your skin. I have gotten so many requests to share my skincare routine with you all and to be honest, I have been putting it off for quite a while. I keep thinking, “Why would anyone want to know about my skincare routine when I have far from perfect skin?” Putting this hesitation aside, I want to take this opportunity to be real and raw.

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.

Everything You Need to Know to Find Your Perfect Foundation

A high quality foundation is absolutely essential for a high quality makeup look, but unfortunately finding a product that looks and feels amazing all day is often a challenging and lengthy process. Keep reading if you want to know my most helpful strategies to finally purchasing your perfect foundation.

A Makeup and Skin Care Wishlist for Summer

By: makeup_by_makena July 9, 2018August 15, 2018

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There is something so therepeutic and fun about compiling all of the beauty products I have been dreaming about purchasing into one little (let’s be real, long) list, so today, I thought I would create a Summer edition wishlist. Enjoy!

The Best Foundations for Acne-Prone Skin + 20 Ingredients to Avoid

By: makeup_by_makena June 25, 2018May 17, 2019

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Ever since I turned thirteen, I have struggled with acne, and I know first hand how debilitating it can be to one’s self-esteem. Although I believe that it is a form of art and not a mask, it is impossible to overstate how much makeup has boosted my confidence, so today, I am sharing ten foundations that don’t make me break out as well a list of cosmetic ingredients to avoid if you have acne-prone skin.

Winter Skin Care Game Changers | 12 Days of Christmas

By: makeup_by_makena December 27, 2016February 25, 2017

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Winter is such a magical season for so many different reasons, but unfortunately, it does no favors for my dry skin. Over the past year, I have tried many different products to help hydrate and moisturize my face during the colder weather, and today, I will be talking about my top two favorite skin care…