Clear Acne with this Mugwort Mask Trio | Acne Solutions

 Hello Beauty Lovers!

Have you been struggling to get breakouts under control? Do you want to know my secret to clear up acne quickly? 

Then this is the post for you!

This Talk Tuesday, I am going to be sharing an amazing mask trio that I use every time I end up with breakouts. This trio is gentle and helps soothe angry red spots.

What you will find in this post:

• My skin clearing routine
• Mask #1: Isntree Real Mugwort Clay Mask
• Mask #2: I'm From Mugwort Mask
• Mask #3: Goodal Mugwort Infused Water Mild Sheet Mask
• Acne Tips
• Where I buy authentic k-beauty products

Are you ready to hear more about this acne-clearing mugwort mask trio?

Let's get right to the review...

Lawless Forget The Filler Lip Plumping Line Smoothing Gloss Review

Hello Beauty Lovers!

It's Makeup Monday and I am so excited to talk about a newish makeup product in my stash.

Today I am going to be reviewing the Lawless Forget The Filler Lip Plumping Line Smoothing Gloss. The name is pretty long, so I will just be calling it the Forget The Filler Gloss for the rest of this post.

I am actually not usually a lip gloss kind of girl, but I was seeing this one pop up all over Instagram... You know how it goes!

What you will find in this post:

• Lawless Forget the Filler Lip Plumping Line Smoothing Gloss info
• The gloss watched on my hand
• How the gloss looks on my lips
• My experience with the gloss

If you have been curious about the Lawless Forget The Filler Gloss, you are not going to want to skip this review!

Let's get right to it...

Anastasia Beverly Hills Nouveau Eyeshadow Palette Review + Swatches

 Hello Beauty Lovers!

When I first saw that Anastasia Beverly Hills was coming out with a new palette for summer, I knew that I had to get my hands on one to review.

I absolutely love the ABH shimmer formula, and the new Nouveau palette comes with 7 shimmer/metallic shades plus a duo-chrom! 

The color story was not what I expected out of a summer palette, but I think it would make a great summer/fall transition palette instead.

What you will find in this post:

• ABH Nouveau Palette Info
• My experience with the palette
• Swatches of my favorite shades
• Two different eye looks using this palette

Let's get right into this review...

RMS Beauty "Re" Evolve Natural Finish Foundation Review + Coupon Code

 Hey Beauty Lovers!

Today I'm going to be reviewing the new RMS Beauty "Re" Evolve Natural Finish Foundation and the Skin2Skin Beauty Sponge.

These are the first products that I am trying from the brand, and I am really excited to share my thoughts.

Spoiler Alert!

This foundation is AMAZING!

Seriously, I cannot believe how much I love this duo...

What you will find in this post:

• RMS Beauty Intro
• Review of the "Re" Evolve Natural Finish Foundation + Swatches
• Review of the Skin2Skin Beauty Sponge
• See the texture of the foundation on my Instagram page
• Foundation try-on + Finished makeup look
• How you can get a free Skin2Skin Beauty Sponge with a foundation purchase

Let's get to the review...

BoxyCharm August 2022 Base Box Review

 Hey Beauty Lovers!

The BoxyCharm Base Box has arrived and I am so happy to see a ton of makeup!

This year our boxes have been very makeup heavy, I know a lot of you have been complaining about all the skincare in the Base Box last year...

I have been getting the BoxyCharm Base Boxes in PR for the last 1.5 years, and I have to say, it is one of the best beauty subscription boxes out there!

Want to know what I got this month?

Let's get right to the unboxing...

May 2022 Skincare Routine Update

 Hey Beauty Lovers!

Today I am going to share all the skincare products that I used last month.

As a blogger, I am sent a ton of skincare products to review. That means I get to have a 6-10 step skincare routine. 

Please don't feel like you have to use as many products as I do, just use my skincare routines as inspiration for creating your own routine.

If you are confused about putting together a skincare routine, you can always leave me a comment at the end of this post. I am always happy to help!

In this post, I will:

• Break down both AM and PM skincare routines
• Show you the correct order of applying skincare
• Explain why I use each product
• Tell you how to use the products

This is a pretty long post, so let's get right to it...

I'm From Honey Line Review | Korean Beauty Must Haves

 Hey Beauty Lovers!

Want to know all about the I'm From Honey skincare line?

Today I will be breaking down three of the best Honey products from the Korean beauty brand I'm From.

In this post you will find the following for each product:

• What it is
• Key Ingredients
• Full Ingredients
• How to use it
• Why I like it
• Who needs it
• Dupes which product from Farmacy
• Where to get it

If you don't know about the I'm From brand yet, let me tell you, they make amazing natural skincare products that will blow you away.

I am lucky that I get to choose three products from their parent company every quarter, and I always end up choosing at least one I'm From product. I love their products so much that I have actually been reordering many of the things that I initially get for free.

Not convinced yet?

Let me talk to you about the Honey line and see if I can turn you into a mega I'm From fan like me.

3 Step Lip Care Routine for Dry Lips (Heal and Prevent Chapped Lips)

Hey Beauty Lovers!

Have you ever experienced dry and/or cracked lips?

Maybe your lips are dry right now.

Or maybe you are trying to prevent this from happening in the future.

Either way, by following the steps in my simple lip care routine, you will be able to keep your lips smooth, even in the harshest of winter weather.

Until I started taking care of my lips on a daily basis, I would end up with dry, cracked, and even bleeding lips every single winter. 

Now that I have a great lip care routine, my lips feel baby soft and smooth all year round. 

Want to know how to heal or prevent dry lips?

Let's get right into my lip care routine...

BoxyCharm June 2022 Base Box Review

Hey Beauty Lovers!

The BoxyCharm Base Box has arrived and I am so happy to see a ton of makeup this time!

Lately, my BoxyCharms have been getting delivered during the first week of the month, maybe this is because they recently relaunched the BoxyCharm Ambassador program. It would be silly to send bloggers the boxes in PR at the end of the month.

How would we get our reviews out on time?

Anyway, my June 2022 BoxyCharm Base Box is here and this month it came with the BoxyLuxe (you can read that unboxing here). 

I have been getting the BoxyCharm Base Boxes in PR for the last 1.5 years, and I have to say, it is one of the best beauty subscription boxes out there!

Want to know what I got this month?

Let's get right to the unboxing...

BoxyLuxe Summer 2022 Review | BoxyCharm Reviews

Hey Beauty Lovers!

The Summer 2022 BoxyLuxe is here and it is busting with amazing products!

Are you ready for the full box reveal? 

My BoxyLuxe arrived today (sent in PR), and I couldn't wait to get it open. This is my first month getting the BoxyLuxe, I usually just get the Base Box, but I always look up the BoxyLuxe box reveal on My Subscription Addiction. I am always so sad that I missed out on the quarterly box from BoxyCharm.

Let's get right into the reveal...

Bobbi Brown | Intensive Serum Foundation Review | Full Coverage Foundations

Hey Beauty Lovers!

I recently published a Top 4 Full-Coverage Foundations for Redness, Acne, and Fine Lines post which included the Bobbi Brown Intensive Serum Foundation.

In that post, I briefly review the Intensive Serum Foundation, but I really wanted to write a dedicated review to explain why this foundation made its way into my beauty favorites last month (you can read that post here).

Bobbi Brown is one of those brands that used to be talked about on every beauty YouTube channel, but they have since fallen out of favor with the influencer community. I'm not actually sure why this seems to be happening, maybe they stopped receiving PR or there are no longer lavish brand trips.

Or perhaps, Bobbi Brown herself leaving the company and starting her own caused beauty influencers to jump ship and get in on the new trending company.

Either way, the brand just isn't talked about enough anymore.

That being said, there are still some Bobbi Brown products with a cult following, like the Vitamin Enriched Face Base that I just reviewed. 

Newer products, like the Intensive Serum Foundation, should be just as popular as the cult classics in my opinion.

I chose the Intensive Serum Foundation because I like to wear full-coverage foundations to cover up breakouts and redness. Since I am now in my 30s, I also have fine lines around my eyes and on my forehead, so I have to be careful with the foundations that I use.

After testing this foundation with multiple primers and methods, I now have some tips and tricks to share on getting it to look and feel amazing on the skin.

Let's start with some info about the foundation...

Best Farmacy Filling Good Serum Dupe | Korean Skincare Must Haves

Hey Beauty Lovers!

With the introduction of the Farmacy influencer program, it seems like every skincare account on Instagram is pushing Farmacy products. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love Farmacy skincare, I have tried almost every product from the entire brand. However, the prices are a little too high for the average consumer.

Do you still want to try out Farmacy products without paying Sephora prices? 

I have found the best Farmacy Filling Good Serum dupe, and I am excited to share this Korean skincare must-have from the brand I'm From.

In this post, I will be breaking down the Filling Good Serum and the dupe separately, and then I will compare the two at the end.

Trust me, you don't want to miss out on this dupe...

Dr. Dennis Gross | New Alpha Beta Daily Essentials Kit | Full Review

Hey Beauty Lovers!

Today we will be taking a look at the all-new Alpha Beta Daily Essentials Kit from Dr. Dennis Gross.

Dr. Dennis Gross is a high-end skincare brand with products designed to clear skin and provide a youthful appearance. Dr. Dennis Gross products are quite pricey, but they are always worth every penny. Their now infamous Alpha Beta Peel Pads ($88 for 30 treatments) are great for a variety of skin concerns; fine lines, wrinkles, texture issues, and even adult acne. 

Dr. Dennis Gross expanded their Alpha Beta line and they are now selling a 3-step system that will literally transform your skin. I have been using this new kit for the last month and I am already blown away by my results!

Are you ready to read about this magical skincare kit and my results after just one month?

Let's get right to the good stuff...

JayJun | Roselle Tea Eye Gel Patches Review

Hey Beauty Lovers!

Eye patches are one of my favorite Korean beauty products that I discovered during my time as a beauty blogger.

I have tested so many different eye patches over the last 5 years, but I keep coming back to these beautiful pink patches from JayJun.

I first tried the JayJun Roselle Tea Eye Gel Patches in 2019, and this is now the third jar that I purchased myself!

Let's get right to the review...

Bobbi Brown | Vitamin Enriched Face Base Review

Hey Beauty Lovers!

I first noticed the brand in-store at Sephora about 10 years ago, but I didn't end up trying any of their products until recently.

Bobbi Brown has always been one of those out-of-reach brands for me. Their products were simple but expensive, and I was never able to justify the high price tag when there were so many other brands with flashier packaging that fit within my budget.

Now that I am in my 30s, the cutesy palettes that once called out to me no longer vibe with my aesthetic. I don't need a rainbow palette anymore, I need a more sophisticated look.

The lure of mature makeup brands like Bobbi Brown is now overwhelming. I see the simple packaging with its elegant logo and I want to spend every last penny getting it for my vanity.

Is this what growing up feels like?

I finally got my hands on two Bobbi Brown products; a foundation and primer.

The review for the foundation will be going live in a few days, but today I will be talking about the most amazing primer my dry skin has ever tried.

Let's get to the review...

True Botanicals | Chebula Active Serum Review

Hey Beauty Lovers!

True Botanicals is a relatively new luxury brand that offers effective anti-aging skincare products.

I first noticed the brand when I saw Olivia Wilde as their brand ambassador. I absolutely love Olivia, so I knew that I had to try out one of their products.

Once I got to the website, I decided to look into their mission and back story.

The True Botanicals' mission is all about sustainability and natural-biocompatibility. All their products are formulated with botanical ingredients, many of which have organic origins. They also leave out all the unnecessary fillers from their ingredients list. 

All the products are pretty expensive, so I only chose one product to review.

They have a nice range of skincare products, you can actually put together an entire routine from their website, but I was in need of an anti-aging serum, so I chose the Chebula Active Serum to test out.

Spoiler Alert: If you are looking for a single product that will help soften the look of fine lines and wrinkles, this review is for you!

First Aid Beauty | FAB Pharma Calamine Pore Purging Mask Review

Hey Beauty Lovers!

As someone who has struggled with acne and clogged pores for many years, I rely heavily on clay masks to keep my skin clear.

Ten years ago, there were only a few masks to choose from. I basically kept about 5 tubes of the Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask in my skincare stash at all times and religiously used it 2-3 times a week.

Thankfully, skincare has come a long way over the past decade. It seems that clay masks are pretty popular and we now have access to a wide variety of formulas.

I recently wrote a post with all my favorite wash-off masks, and I included the First Aid Beauty FAB Pharma Calamine Pore Purging Mask under the Top Masks for Clearing Acne. 

This is a mask that I use whenever my skin feels congested, and I am blown away by how quickly it can clear my skin during an active breakout.

If you are looking for a fantastic clay mask that will help keep your skin clear, this review is for you!

Violet Voss Cool Vibes Palette Review + Swatches

Hey Beauty Lovers!

It's been a while since my last makeup product review, so I decided to start with my favorite Violet Voss eyeshadow palette.

I first discovered Violet Voss last year when I received the Olive You Forever Palette in my BoxyCharm Base Box, and I instantly fell in love with the brand.

All the Violet Voss palettes in my makeup collection perform really well but as a neutral shadow lover, the color story of the Cool Vibes Palette is hands-down my favorite!

April 2022 Beauty Favorites + Mini Reviews

Hey Beauty Lovers!

I love seeing monthly beauty favorites on Instagram and YouTube, so I started a Beauty Favorites Series here on my blog.

Every month, I choose 5 products that I loved in both the Skincare and Makeup categories. These products may show up in multiple monthly favorites posts, so don't be surprised if you have seen any of these favorites in the past.

If you are interested in seeing the products that made it into my April Beauty Favorites, this is the post for you!

Moroccanoil Mending Infusion Styling Hair Serum Review

Hey Beauty Lovers!

This post is part of a new series where I review the products in my hair care routine. Earlier today, I posted my Olaplex No.0 Intensive Bond Building Hair Treatment Review, and now I am going to be talking about another treatment that I use daily to keep my hair looking fantastic.

To recap my hair background and routine...

I have very fine, very flat, and heavily dyed hair. I have been a boxed blonde for the last 16 years, so let's just say that my hair is pretty damaged. On top of that, I have absolutely no time to get haircuts, so my split ends are a little out of control.

For my hair care routine, I use the Bumble and Bumble Bond-Building Repair Shampoo and Conditioner whenever I shower (usually every day). I also use the Bond-Building Repair Treatment once a week in place of a conditioner. In addition to my weekly treatment, I also like to use the Moroccanoil Mending Infusion Styling Hair Serum when my hair is dry. Finally, as a once-a-month treatment, I use the Olaplex No.0 and No.3 duo to help repair my damaged strands.

I will be reviewing all the products mentioned, but this post will focus on the Moroccanoil Mending Infusion Styling Hair Serum.