Author: Essie

The Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette is a must-have for any makeup lover. This versatile palette features 12 universally flattering matte shades that can be used to create a variety of looks, from natural to dramatic.

Lash extensions, serums and fake lashes are as much of a makeup staple as winged eyeliner or mascara. Pretty sure no one says no to longer lashes but at what length do you go to to get them? Lash extensions are amazing because they last a few weeks but are hard to maintain long term.…

Finding a good foundation is hard enough. Having dry skin makes it even harder. But, finding a good foundation that works with dry skin at the drugstore… that’s a challenging task. There are so many options at the drugstore makeup section. It can be very difficult to find the exact product you are looking for.…

Colourpop’s latest addition to their line of lip products is their Lux Lip Oil. They join their cult-favorite Ultra Blotted Lips, Lux Lipsticks and So Juicy Lip Glosses and they look so promising! Their Lux Lip Oils provide a sheer wash of color packed with antioxidant rich chamomile and calendula oils. They’re light, hydrating, comfortable…

If you’ve been wanting to spice up your makeup routine but don’t know how try out glitter lipstick. Glitter lipsticks are incredible products for fun events like music festivals and costume parties. But not a lot of people realize that you can also incorporate it into your day to day looks! There’s nothing that screams…

Aslan and I started watching Mad Men a few weeks ago (OBSESSED) which has sparked a full-fledged coral obsession. There’s something about this color that is so feminine, classy and just plain gorgeous. I know it’s not spring yet, but I’ve been wearing at least one orangey item on my face every day. Imagine how…

Do you ever have one of those mornings when you have to get ready VERY fast? Sleep through your alarm? Or watch too many hours of YouTube so you only have 5 minutes to get ready? Today I thought I’d focus on some of my favorite products for when I have to get ready in…

Eyeshadow is one of the best ways to let your creativity shine through makeup. But, that can be a very real challenge for those of us with oily eyelids. If you have oily eyelids, you know the pain of your eyeshadow constantly creasing and your eyeliner smudging everywhere. If this sounds like you, you’ve come…

The secret to making your eyes look brighter and bigger is using the right waterline eyeliner. If you thought applying eyeliner was difficult, then using a pencil for the waterline is one feat that you will be able to perfect after many tries! However, the perfect waterline eyeliner will make your task much easier. Waterline…

If you are a makeup beginner and don’t know where to start with eye shadows, we feel you. It can be such a struggle to find what eye shadows look great on you and what compliments your features. Well, one of the best ways to narrow down what eye shadow look is best for you,…

If you’re a makeup beginner, your eyeshadow collection most likely is composed of a bunch of neutral shades. While we love a good neutral eye shadow look, it’s time to spice it up a little bit. It’s time to introduce you to the world of duochrome eye shadows. Duochrome means that the color looks like…

MAC Cosmetics is one of the most well-known cosmetics brands out there. Used by both beginners and professional makeup artists, everyone can agree that MAC has great quality makeup. Compared to the rest of their products, their lipsticks are by far their most popular products. When people go to buy a MAC lipstick, they often…

If you have oily skin, you know the struggle of applying foundation flawlessly. You’ve likely experienced it looking too shiny, looking patchy, and not being long-lasting at all. The solution to this is face primer. But face primer doesn’t only keep your foundation in place all day long. It does so much more than that.…

If you’re looking to add some extra flair into your makeup look, lipstick is a great place to start! There are so many different shades of lipsticks that can complement any look on any person. Once you find a lipstick you like, it’ll likely stick around in your collection for a while. But a good…

I was scared of this product for a very, very long time. When I finally got the courage to try it, I woke up the next morning to bumpy, red, irritated and itchy skin. I was convinced THIS was the culprit. I vowed never to use it again, but it turns out it wasn’t the…

I love beauty products, so I thought it would be useful if I went through my items that have a lot of hype in the blogging world and tell you which ones I think truly live up to it! Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders I remember being completely infatuated with Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders when they…

A Gua sha facial treatment is a great way to give your skin that much-needed pampering and a good facial oil makes the session more relaxing and effective. While there are many brands available on the market, today, we’ll be highlighting five of these to help you decide which is the best oil for gua…

If the eyes are the window to the soul, you want to make sure yours are as beautiful as possible. With a good Korean eye cream, this is entirely possible, as long as you know the ingredients, formulas, and brands to shop for. What does a Korean eye cream do? A good eye cream should…

If there’s one facial feature that’s become the star of the last decade, it has to be the lips. Every day, we’re seeing new procedures and products come out that help you accentuate them, but none is more exciting than microblading. What does microblading lips mean? Microblading is a semi-permanent cosmetic procedure where a blush…

One of Korea’s best-kept beauty secrets is the use of essence in a daily skincare routine. If you’ve heard all about the lightweight formula of the essence and what it can do for your complexion, you’ve already probably wondered what the best Korean skin essence to use is. What does essence do in skincare? An…

Korean rice toners have become some of the most coveted K-beauty products in recent times and if you’re yet to try one for yourself, you could be wondering what all the fuss is about. These toners give a protective barrier that many others can’t provide, along with a range of other benefits for your skin.…

Any good skincare routine starts with a clean face, and what better way to rid your skin of the impurities of the day than with a good face wash. Korean face washes have become international superstars in their own right, and if you want to put their magic to the test, you need to know…

In the realm of skincare products, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with the sheer volume of things out there we should be doing for our skin. Micellar water and toner are two that commonly get confused, given their lightweight watery feel, but they’re more different than most people realize. Is micellar water or toner better?…

Trying to keep up with modern skincare products and the latest celebrated ingredients can be overwhelming. Two of the biggest names in the last decade have to be retinol and hyaluronic acid, with people often wondering whether one or both of them should be adding to their routine. What’s the difference between retinol vs hyaluronic…

A quality serum is worth its weight in gold offering a high concentration of the right ingredients but in a lightweight formula. Korean serums are renowned as some of the best in the skincare market so if you’re looking to switch it up and see results, they’re the way to go. What is the best…

The derriere has become one of the most treasured body parts of all, but it’s an area that’s often forgotten in the world of skincare. The introduction of Brazilian Bum Bum Cream by Sol de Janeiro has changed all of that though, and it’s quickly becoming a cult favorite. What does Brazilian Bum Bum Cream…