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My Summer Skincare & Makeup Routine + Amazon Giveaway!!

Now that it’s getting hot, hot, hot, I thought I’d do a quick update on my summer makeup and skincare routine! And I've also teamed up with several blogger friends to give away a $1,000 Amazon gift card! Make sure you scroll to the bottom for details on how to enter to win. I do tend to swap out my products as the seasons change because I crave different colors, coverage and as it gets hot, my skin needs change, too. Here’s a peek at my summer makeup and skincare routine ... View the Post

The Best At-Home Skincare Tools

Now that we're all quarantining at home and can't make it to the spa, I thought it'd be a great time to round up some of the best at-home skincare so you can give yourself some TLC while on lockdown! The majority of these items I own, have tried, love and can personally vouch for. And whether or not we are on lockdown, they are all amazing at-home skincare tools to have in your arsenal. Enjoy! FOREO Luna I've written about the FOREO Luna device a few times before so it ... View the Post

Olay Regenerist Retinol24 Review: Does this OTC Retinol Really Work?

This post is sponsored by Olay. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. Thank you for your support. Let’s talk retinoids. We KNOW retinoids are proven to be the anti-aging superhero. But are you using them in your skincare routine? Like many, I’ve had an off and on relationship with retinoids. So as a long-time user of Olay products, I jumped at the chance to review the Olay Regenerist Retinol24 collection for 30 days. The Quick DL on Retinoids Retinoids, the collective ... View the Post

How to Curl Long Hair: A Loose Curls Hair Tutorial That’s Actually Pretty Easy

It took me many years, and many YouTube videos, to figure out how to curl long hair. So I’m super excited to share this loose curls hair tutorial with you today! If you want to know how to achieve beach waves too, this hairstyle tutorial will be easy to follow—promise! And be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom as there's a great giveaway, too! More of a visual learner? Check out my IGTV video below: View this post on Instagram Sharing a super easy ... View the Post

4 Luxury Beauty Items that are Totally Worth the Splurge

With an Amazon Prime membership, you’ll get free two-day shipping on loads of products. So it’s really tempting to browse and see what luxury beauty Amazon finds you can get! While I love shopping Sephora or Nordstrom for some of my favorite luxury beauty items, sometimes I want things fast. And for that, I’m looking on Amazon. What’s Considered a Luxury Beauty Amazon Find? I ran a little poll on my IG Stories the other day, and the consensus is that any beauty item over ... View the Post

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Beauty & Accessories Favorites

UPDATED!!! Public Access for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale starts tomorrow! So I thought I'd round up some of the best beauty and accessories at this year's sale for some smaller purchases you may be eyeing. Other Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Posts: Everything You Need to Know About the 2020 Nordstrom Anniversary SaleHow to build a capsule wardrobe from the 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary SaleShop my Favorites from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale I'm not going to cover all of ... View the Post