skincare – 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.

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.

Neutrogena Hydrogel Face Masks | Self-Care on a Budget

By: makeup_by_makena May 16, 2018July 7, 2019

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If makeup is the ultimate form of self-love, then face masks are the ultimate form of self-care! I recently partnered with Neutrogena to test out their mask collection and although I was only required to create content for Instagram, I loved these so much I wanted to share them with you on my blog as well.

How to Achieve a Winter Glow with Dry Skin |12 Days of Christmas

As the temperature decreases, the dullness of our skin increases and many of us are left to embark on a never-ending quest to attain oh-so-coveted luminosity. Despite how it may seems, achieving the perfect glow that everyone dreams of is not impossible — not even with the driest of skin or in the harshest of Winters. Just follow these five simple steps and you will completely forget that your complexion was once anything but luminous!

Birchbox | Collective Review #2

Whenever I open up one of my brand new Birchboxes each month, I am filled with both excitement and intrigue at the thought of receiving five mysterious and personally-selected beauty products. I love reading these types of beauty subscription posts on other blogs because it allows me to vicariously experience those same feelings of curiosity and enjoyment, so today I will be sharing my thoughts on my past four boxes.

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…