skin care – Makeup By Makena

12 Days of Skincare

For my 12 Days of Skincare series, I am sharing my most loved and used skincare products of 2020.

The Beauty Gift Guide for Every Budget

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and that includes all the holiday gift guides.

All About SPF with Jan Marini

Regardless of how much I love makeup, skincare always comes first — and that includes sunscreen.

My Top Beauty Picks from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Here are my top 12 picks from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, including everything from skin care to makeup to beauty tools!

My LTK Day Sale Picks + Everything You Need To Know

On July 19, LIKEtoKNOW.it users will have access to exclusive sales and promo codes for 18 brands. Here are my top picks!

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…

Summer Skin Care Favorites I’ll Love Year-Round

As summer fades into the past, many of us alter our makeup and skincare routines according to the dropping temperatures. There are, however, three stand-out skincare favorites from summer that I plan to love all year long.

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.