Aries Beauty Horoscope 2020

 Aries

You’re going LIVE on social media everyday to celebrate your birthday. Did social distancing really think it could stop an Aries from putting on a show? You are the flame of the fire signs. Adorn yourself in a crown of pearls as you personally invite everyone your contact list to sing Happy Birthday to you, LIVE, on social media.

The Look: Crown of Pearls

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Skincare

FARSÁLI
Rose Gold Elixir 24K Moisturizing Gel Cream

Marc Jacobs Beauty
Re(cover) Hydrating Coconut Lip Oil

SheaMoisture
100% Pure Oil Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil + Premium Blend

Fragrance

Kilian
Love, Don't be Shy

Beauty

Bumble and Bumble
Pret-a-Powder Post Workout Dry Shampoo Mist

Makeup Geek
Monochromatic Eyeshadow Quad

Wet n Wild
Megalast Stained Glass Lip Gloss

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'Old Town Road' came after a period of feeling like I was out of options. I was living with my sister. She was pretty much fed up with me being there.

-Lil Nas X

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The Palmy Nailz

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Aries by Berlin Michelle

Moodboard!

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Pisces Beauty Horoscope 2020

Pisces

Imbalance. Its very nature is a design constructed to push each house of the zodiac to it’s limits. It’s a test of endurance. Pisces baby, a chaotic fog has been swallowing that sensitive heart of yours. But the rip tide does not disrupt the fish. It only consumes those who don’t head the ocean’s warning. You are intuitive. Remain in the present when you recognize danger. Escapism will only leave you with a hook in your cheek.

The Look: 
Glistening Night Sky

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Skincare

Clinique
Even Better Clinical Radical Dark Spot Corrector + Interrupter

Pacifica
Scalp Love Rosemary Mint Serum

Pixie
Collagen Tonic

Fragrance

Tom Ford
Rose Prick

Beauty

Milani
Salt N' Pepa Lip Kit

Ofra Cosmetics
Galaxy Eyeshadow Palette

Tarte
Mini Sketch & Se™ Brow Pencil and Tinted Gel

Muse:
Jhené Aiko

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You have gotta lose your mind Just to find your peace of mind.

- Jhene Aiko (source)

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Pisces Art Print by Janus Lepus

Beauty Horoscope: Aquarius 2020

 Aquarius

As we fumble into a new decade, you are pensive as you watch your peers draft their New Year’s resolutions for 2020. You are beyond that. Little do they know that, yes, you too have resolved to commit to newness. This Aquarius has plans that go beyond 2020. You’ve been drafting a blueprint with pencil and ruler in hand to carry you through to 2030; for an Aquarius’ scope is vast. Trusting yourself entirely, leads fire, earth, and water signs to think of you as detatched - a misinterpretation of an elevated confidence. Activate your ablility to win people over by living in the moment. Choose a hairstyle that requires maintenance -difficult to hide in a ponytail or behind a headband. Force yourself to engage to use those moments you spend readying yourself to define your mantra for this next chapter.

The Look: Modern Betty

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Skincare

Drunk Elephant
F-Balm™ Electrolyte Waterfacial Mask

BYRD
Daily Seafoam Face Wash

Erborian
Milk & Peel Mask

Fragrance

Azzaro
Wanted Girl Eau de Parfum

Beauty

Dior
BACKSTAGE Rosy Glow Blush

L'Oreal Paris
Rouge Signature Lip Stain

ROEN Beauty
52° Cool Eye Shadow Palette

Muse:
Shakira

Poised. Charitable. Idealistic.

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“It's incredibly liberating to spend an hour talking to someone and not caring about what you sound like. It's about understanding myself. Sometimes I'll speak to my therapist for an hour a day. It's become part of my routine.”
- Shakira (source)

Nails 

CosmoNailsStudio
Cosmo Hot lil Thing Vinyl Flames Nails Faux Nails Glue On Nails Lilac Nails

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Minimal Sunrise / Sunset by Alisa Galitsyna

Moodboard!

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Beauty Horoscope: Leo 2019

LEO

In the middle of chaos, you are finding your peace. There are difficult decisons to make. The thing is, you already know the what you want to do. You are stifeling your own voice because, at times, you fear your own flame. Sometimes, fire can be destructive. In destruction, there is birth. Ask yourself who this silence benfits. Light your soul with the bold expression of vibrant, ruby, red hair.  

The Look: Scarlet Mane

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Skincare

SheaMoisture
Purple Rice Water Body Wash

GLAMGLOW
MOISTURETRIP™ Omega-Rich Face Moisturizer

Buck Naked Plant Medicine
Wild Witch Hazel

Arcona
Wine Oil

Heart Grown Wild
Truth Tulsi & Lavender Facial Steam

Cattail Apothecary
Wake Up Call Eye Treatment

Fragrance

Giorgio Armani
Sì Fiori Eau de Parfum

Beauty

The Lip Bar
Fresh Glow

Fenty Beauty By Rihanna
Pro Filt'r Mattifying Primer

Beauty Blender
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Too Faced
Mr. Perfect Foundation Brush

PRETTY VULGAR
Glitter Dust All Over Glitter Powder Spray

Pat McGrath Labs
Mini Lip Fetish Lip Balm Trio

Muse
Angela Bassett

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We all have a gift; we all have a passion - it's just about finding it and going into it. Being an asset to your family and community.
-Angela Bassett

Nails: Baby Pink

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Art For LEO

Top of the Mountain by KDragos

Into the Fire 2 by Markley Hyatt Acrylic Glass Artworks

Leo by Simin Bilbay

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Beauty Horoscope: Cancer 2019

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Your patience is being tested and your emotional sensibilities are threatening to take over. But you’ve got to hold steady. The stress you feel cannot consume you. You need to still remember the times of light. Grab a fist full of confetti, make a wish, toss it in the air, and let the stress go.

The Look: EYES lIKE cONFETTI

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Laneige
Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer

Simple
Micellar Cleansing Water Pouch

Dearpackers
Water Beam Mask

Drunk Elephant
Lala Retro™ Whipped Moisturizer with Ceramides

Jane Iredle
POMMISST Hydration Spray

Kitao
Matcha + Chia Cleansing Cream

Fragrance

Olivine Atelier
Mermaid Moon Perfume

Beauty

Elcie Cosmetics
The Hydra Enhancer

Tom Ford
Fiber Brow Gel

NYX
Bare With Me Cheek Tint

Pretty Vulgar
Just Glow With It Liquid Highlighter

Natasha Denona
Tan Bronze & Glow Palette

Urban Decay
Heavy Metal Face & Body Glitter Gel

Muse
Priyanka Chopra

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Nails: Shells

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Art For Cancer

Mermaid Zodiac: Cancer by Mantrapop

Cancer by Elvenwings

West Coast Water View by Dagmar Hansen

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Beauty Horoscope: Gemini 2019

Gemini

The twins are in rare form lately. You can feel your growth but you’re losing patience with yourself. Step back and count the actual number of your goals. You can achieve them all . Just not all at once. Your divided attention means you aren’t focused so you’ll miss something. Take a deep breath and cool down.

 

The Look: Mint JULEP

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Sephora Collection
Moisturizing Body Milk - Surprise Flowers

E.L.F.
Charcoal Hydrogel Under Eye Masks

Skinfix
Redness Recovery+ Antioxidant Redness Treatment Overnight Mask

Oh K! Oh K!
Chok Chok Illuminating Serum

By Ecom
Honey Glow Ampoule

Dermalogica
Clearing Defense SPF 30 Moisturizer

Fragrance

Ellis Brooklyn
Sci-Fi Eau de Parfum

Beauty

I Heart Revolution
Mint Chocolate Eyeshadow Palette

Sugarpill
Mochi Pressed Eyeshadow

Lime Crime
Glow Softwear Blush

Kat Von D Beauty
Go Big Or Go Home Volumizing Mascara

BH Cosmetics
Colour Festival Brush Set

Marc Jacobs Beauty
Accomplice Instant Blurring Beauty Powder

Muse
Zoey Saldana

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“I would love to play Nefertiti or Cleopatra or the Queen of Sheba. We preserve more male history than we do female. We have to preserve [female history]. No more complaining. We have to do it.”
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Art For Gemini

Skeleton Rose by ShopEmerge

Pastel Rain by ShopEmerge

The red devil by Katharina Föll

Happy Birthday, Kayla!!!

Our Skin Care goddess! She’s the reason our skin is clear and why our cheeks hurt from laughing! Show her some love 💗💗💗

Follow Kayla on IG @oohkayla

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Are the Fresh Sugar treatments worth it?

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Beauty Horoscope Taurus 2019

 Taurus

It’s not that you don’t want to be around people, you just enjoy being independent. Taurus, being an earth sign gives you confidence in your abilities to survive. And it’s not that people don’t like being around you but your stubbornness can be too much for others. Sticking to your beliefs is important but not bulldozing a disagreement is a skill you’re working on. It takes practice and you’re doing a good job. Be proud of your Taurus bull and show it off with some cosmic knots. Sure, it’s literal. But so are you.

The Look: Cosmic Knots

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UNPA
Bubble Lip Scrub

Le Dew
Dewy Face Mist

Wow You!
Mask and Chill™ Detoxifying Mud Mask

Fresh
Sugar Lemon Hydrating Lip Balm

It’s Skin
Power 10 Formula One Shot Cream V

Pixi
Hydrating Milky Lotion

Fragrance

Berdoues
Hoja de Cuba

Beauty

Nars
Voyageur Eyeshadow Palette Mini

Makeup Geek
Full False Lashes Charmer

Luscious Cosmetics
Blush Crush Cream Blush

Nabla Cosmetics
Close Up Futuristic Foundation

Dominique Cosmetics
Cream Matte Liquid Lip

Givenchy
Teint Couture Shimmer Highlighter

Muse
Janet Jackson

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“In complete darkness we are all the same, it is only our knowledge and wisdom that separates us, don't let your eyes deceive you.”
- Janet Jackson (source)

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Art For Taurus

She Weeps Blue by ECMazurDesign

Time Goddess by Nigel Soriano

Goodnight May Baby by byjenamarie

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Beauty Horoscope: Aries 2019

Aries

When each of us non-Aries take a look at our friends, the one who rises as the most courageous is an Aries. Your fearless nature is your strength! This summer, do what you have always wanted but never did. You’ll be surprised by the love you receive. Look to your muse for inspiration.

 

The Look: Red Eye Flight

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Natrually G4U
Balance & Boost - Wake-Up Energy Mist

Glossier
Bubblewrap Eye + Lip Crea,]m

Lue by Jean Seo
Fade Scar Reducer

Boscia
Mermaid Fire and Ice Cryosea Peel-off Mask

Nurse Jamie
Beauty Bear Age Delay Pillow Memory Foam

Yuni
Hot Head Microveil Hair Treatment

Fragrance

Tom Ford
Lost Cherry

Beauty

Urban Decay
Dragons Blood Lip & Cheek Tint - Game Of Thrones Collection

Colourpop
Proceed With Caution

Melt Cosmetics
Pink Moon Highlight

Huda Beauty
Matte & Metal Melted Double Ended Eyeshadows

Nars
Monoi Body Glow I

Tom Ford
Lip Gelee

Muse
Lady Gaga

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“You define beauty yourself, society doesn’t define your beauty.”
-Lady Gaga (source)

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Art For Aries

cover up by Kiki collagist

Lip Service by The Aestate

Eyelashes by XOOXOO

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Beauty Horoscope: Pisces 2019

Pisces (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20) 

Pisces, lean in. Lean in on all of those beautiful warm traits that are true to you. You’re wild and rosy eyed heart is bursting. You often find yourself pulling back because your indulgent nature can turn dark, but this season is about you. Remember to be present. The look for you, water sign, is Romantic Grunge. Breath in the rapture of love and adorn your eyes and cheeks with pink, rosy, or lilac shades infused with something a little dirty and sharp. Dark lips, charcoal-smokey liner, dramatic eyeshadow on the lower lids. The pairing will let you get carried away in an affection for life while keeping your feet on the ground.

The Look: Romantic Grunge

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Pro artist Tip

For creating the Romantic Grunge look. “Use rose /mauve blush on the cheek eyes and lip for a monochromatic look. For this lip press it in the lip and then layer gloss on top!” -Pepper B.

Skincare

Sweet Chef
Ginger Serum Shot Brightening Facial Treatment

Bliss
Hydration Salvation Facial Oil

The Seaweed Bath Co.
Overnight Algae Facial Treatment

Truly Organic
Coco Cloud Luxury Shave Butter

Vital Proteins
Marine Collagen

Pixi by Petra
Collagen Eye Serum

Fragrance

Rodin Olio Lusso
Geranium & Orange Blossom Luxury Face Oil Mini

Beauty

Smith & Cult
Glitterbaby Metallic-Shift Eyeshadow

Honest Beauty
Everything Almond Cream Foundation

Tonymoly
Mark Glitter Liquid Eyeshadow

By Terry
Lip-Expert Shine

I Heart Revolution
One True Love Glitter Effect Palette

Solana Luxe
Blush Drops - Vegan Liquid Blush & Cheek Stain

Muse:
Rihanna

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Sometimes a person looks at me and sees dollars. They see numbers and they see a product. I look at me and I see art.
-Rihanna (source)

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Art For Pisces

Fish to me_ pisces Art Print by ArizonaBird

Pisces - Be Real Art Print by HiddenHoroscopes

Pisces Art Printby Sophie Gifford

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Beauty Horoscope: Aquarius 2019

 Aquarius ( Jan. 21 - Feb. 20)

Aquarius, your time to step out on stage has come. Of course, you’re ready for it. You have a driven heart and a plan of attack. As an air sign, your indifferent personality doesn’t always allow those around you to believe that you are the paper chaser, dream maker, career builder, that you are! You make moves in silence so when they see you succeed, they’re even more shook. Don’t forget that you can share your passions with those around. You can get excited and reveal your real feelings. The Power Lip is your new go to this season. Minimal face, strong brows, and a lip color that will make them beg you to unleash you. Skip mascara while you’re at it. Red is the classic power color but it’s time for a new classic. Choose a lip color that evokes your soul. You are a force.

The Look: The Power Lip

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Sephora Collection
Rubber Mask

Olehenriksen
Glow2OH™ Dark Spot Toner

Burt’s Bees
Hydrating Stick with Aloe Water

Kate Somerville
Liquid ExfoliKate Triple Acid Resurfacing Treatment

Milk Makeup
Cooling Water Eye Patches

Physicians Formula
Vitamin C Brightening Facial Oil Stick

Fragrance

KKW Fragrance
Crystal Gardenia Eau de Parfum

Beauty

Natasha Denona
Eyeshadow Palette 5

Catrice
Prime and Fine Aqua Fresh Hydro Primer

Tarte
Seaglass Liquid Eyeshadow

Make Up For Ever
Ultra HD Invisible Cover Cream Blush Palette

L.A. GIRL
Shockwave Eyeliner

Kaja
Roller Glow Roll-On Highlighting Balm

Pro Artist’s Pick

“Whether you are looking for a pop behind your glasses, or just don’t feel like putting yourself together -but want to be put together- these items can be incorporated into your look, along with your complexion, to give you more of a sophisticated and undone look.” - Pepper B.

The Lip Bar
Liquid Matte Lipstick in Bawse Lady

MAC
Eye Brows Styler Pencil

Anastasia Beverly Hills
Clear Brow Gel

NARS
Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner

Muse
Oprah

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“When you undervalue what you do, the world will undervalue who you are.” ― Oprah Winfrey

Nails: Jelly

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Art For Aquarius

Submersion Art Print by ByYaw

Salty Hand Lettering Calligraphy Art Print by Lyman Creative Co.

Romantic Moon by GEN Z Art Print by Gen-Z

Last Year’s Aquarius

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Beauty Horoscope: Scorpio 2018

Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 22)

Scorpio, it is unlike you to hold back your thoughts on any matter. If you have found that lately you seem stuck and tied up in your own words, take a new approach. It’s your straightforward nature that makes you stand out. It’s time to be bolder. While a clean line of a cut crease may be a popular look, it doesn’t make the cut for a Scorpio. A messy inner corner adorned with glitter will make you rise again. It’s unruly. Water signs will not be controlled. Be unafraid to strike.

The Look: Messy Inner Corner Glitter

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Laneige
Water Bank Dual Layer Face Oil

Frank Body
Shimmer Lip Gloss

Jergens
Natural Glow Wet Skin Moisturizer + Firming

First Aid Beauty
Hello FAB Kona Eye Stick

Lapcos
Skin First Oil Wrap Mask

G9 Skin
Honey Eye Patches

Fragrance

Aerin
Hibiscus Palm

Beauty

Kaja
Beauty Bento Bouncy Shimmer Eyeshadow Trio

The Face Shop
Oil Cut Pore Balm

Lina Choo
The Great Artist Velvet Matte Lipstick

L'Oreal
Infallible Fresh Wear 24HR Foundation

Lime Crime
Bushy Brow Precision Pen

Sigma Beauty
Viper Eyeshadow Palette

Muse:

Tracee Ellis Ross

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“Wisdom means to choose now what will make sense later. I am learning everyday to allow the space between where I am and where I want to be, to inspire me and not terrify me.”

― Tracee Ellis Ross

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Nails: Navy

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Art For Scorpio

New moon by Modern Mystic

The Death Card by Artbyboa

Ocean by Rebecca Sampson Design

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Happy Birthday, Amanda!!!

Amanda on IG here

The Ace Edit

Luxury Beauty Review!

Ride Or Die Beauty

Last Year’s Scorpio

Previous Zodiac: Libra

Beauty Horoscope: Libra 2018

Libra (Sept. 23- Oct. 23) 

Libra, your plight with pleasing those around you often leaves you feeling like you’re not doing enough for yourself. Supporting friends and family cannot come in place of caring for yourself. Of course, some personal sacrifice proves your devotion. But the real balance a Libra needs to master is finding the fine line between sacrifice and personal neglect. How can you save others from drowning if you haven’t learned to swim? Find your voice and use it for yourself for a change because the scale has been tipping in one direction for too long. Sporting a big smile with blue lipstick will pair perfectly with your new attitude.

The Look: Blue Allure

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Kocostar
Breast Mask

L'Oreal
Pure Sugar Smooth and Glow Grapeseed Lip Scrub

Golden Siren Soap -Etsy
Crystal Ball Soap

The Better Skin Co.
Better Skin Glamour Drops Beauty Oil

Shiseido
Clarifying Cleansing Foam

Peach & Lily
Super Reboot Resurfacing Mask

Fragrance

Giorgio Armani Beauty
Sí Passione Eau de Parfum

Beauty

Eylure
Magnetic Lashes - Opulent Accent

Essence
Peach Loose Setting Powder

Huda Beauty
Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette – Sapphire

BeautyBlender
Sweet Surprise

Almay
Make Them Jelly Hi-Lite

Wander Beauty
Nude Illusion Liquid Foundation

Muse: Cardi B

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This Libra babe got a Tom Ford lipstick named after her! Peep the shade!

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Art For Libra

Libra by mrkttnr

Libra by Fifikoussout

Sapphire Libra Constellation Crystal by Ashley Picanco Art

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Last Year’s Libra
Beauty Horoscope

Previous Zodiac: Virgo

This No Frizz Hair Care Line is your First Defense Against Humidity

Danyelle Valentin // @bufferingbetty

When your love for big hair turns ironic.

 With frizzy hair, even the slightest presence of moisture in the air ruins your low slick back ponytail into a swirly mess.

Don’t doubt for a minute that I don’t love every inch of my hair. I can manipulate it into anything. There are certainly cute frizzy hair days.

But THIS is not one of them so these are the days that we need to embrace the power good hair care.

The first step for managing frizzy hair is identifying why your hair swells 3x it’s actual size in the first place. Frizzy hair means that your hair is on the dryer side; regardless of your hair type. For me, it’s, 1, I was born this way, and 2, using hot tools in my hair. Using heated styling tools to smooth my frizz just creates more of what I’m trying to, not eliminate, but keep well below Hagrid levels. I also shower with hot water. I know it’s bad for my dry skin and hair but I can’t help it!!!!

So, if you were born this way, the first thing you need to do is ACCEPT and EMBRACE your frizzy hair. Almost nothing can correct nature. There are dozens of ways to style your hair where frizz adds an exciting element of beauty. We see it on the runway all the time!

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Note: I wouldn’t be mad if my hair looked like that every day. And I do mean that big too!

I also need to accept that I am damaging my hair with heat and products that dry it out -only making it frizzier. What are your habits that effect your hair?

Related: Rotating Curling Iron Review

Frizzy hair be like 0 to GODDAMN in 5 seconds. You’ll think you’re going to have a great natural hair day and POOF. Your hair had other plans but you were already in your car on your way to happy hour and now you have to enlist ‘the bun’ to save you. -Just me?

To keep your hair fierce rather ferocious, prepping your hair starts in the shower. The Living Proof No Frizz shampoo and conditioner left me blown away the first time I used it. It has continued to impress me every time I wash my hair. I’m on my third set!!! Do you remember how nice you’re hair felt before your discovered hot tools and styling products? Or do you feel slightly jealous of your baby cousins’ hairs because they just look so healthy and untainted by the pressures of adulthood? Yeah. that's how good my hair feels and looks with this combo.

Most ‘no frizz’ hair care lines I’ve tried leave my hair weighed down. I. Hate. Flat. Hair. The Living Proof combo is everything. My hair looks and feels so healthy. My wavy hair texture is at peak waviness when I let it air dry -even with no added product. Are you paying attention! NO ADDED PRODUCT! I get compliments on my hair when I use this shampoo and conditioner.

Add it to your cart, your wishlists, your mood boards now! -
Shampoo // Conditioner

On second and third (+ so on) day hair, I use the Living Proof No Frizz Nourishing Styling Cream. It brings down the frizz to a socially acceptable level. I keep mini ones with me at all times! One in my purse and one chills in the cup-holder of the front seat of my car. It doesn’t act as a smoothing oil which works to eliminate all signs of frizz. Like I said, I love my frizzy hair. I just like to not walk around looking like I haven’t brushed my hair in 3 months. The styling cream gives more definition to my waves without making my hair heavy.

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No Frizz Nourishing Styling Cream

This next product is not part of the Living Proof line BUT it is a ‘holy grail’ level product for keeping my hair in shape. The Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Balm-to-Oil Pre Shampoo Masque -ya need it. Just to keep it simple; you need it. Damage in my hair always shows on the ends. This masque makes my hair look like I just got it cut. It’s boujee salon level excellent that you can do at home. I would just avoid using it directly before styling your hair because it is so rich that your hair will just fall flat.

Bumble and Bumble
Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Balm-to-Oil Pre Shampoo Masque

Have I told you how I’ve crowned myself as the Sample Queen -because I have. You can be too! Try all of the Living Proof products I wrote about in this travel kit they put together.

Living Proof
No Frizz Smoothing & Frizz Fighting Travel Kit

For the days when the frizz factor will not be controlled. always keep some sort shield with you. It could be a hat, headband or scarf. For me it’s at least 4 bobby pins to create a secure bun and a hair tie for when I can’t be bothered. Frizz happens fast. Don’t let them catch you slippin’!

From the moment I emerged into this life, I have had frizzy hair. As a child, my mom saturated my sisters’ and my hair with Infusium leave in conditioner. In middle school, to control the frizz, I coated my hair in Pantene Pro V mousse or any brand gel -I had one that tinted my hair blue and made it as hard as plastic. I’d pull my hair into a high side ponytail with a scrunchie! In high school, I discovered the blow dryer but only used it the night before school to “let the frizz settle overnight” -I still do this sometimes.

I fully embrace my hair! I often try something new: blonde, blue, purple, bob, bangs, braids. and all of the things!

If all else fails, live in your Diana Ross- big hair, don’t care-moments!

Beauty Horoscope: Virgo 2018

Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22)

Virgo, it is fitting that your season begins just as the back-to-school vibes set in. August ends as you prep + organize to meet your goals. Even if you’re no longer a formal student, you still love the ‘fresh start’ September gives. A Virgo is a life long pupil. Because of your ability to create a master plan full of detailed steps that will lead you to achieve all that you discipline yourself to have, there isn’t much that can stop a Virgo. Except for your obsession with perfection. Don’t get so trap by perfecting the small steps that you push away the goal. It is a distracting defense mechanism and you know it. Mod make up the 60s brought all of the attention to the eyes; widening them by drawing attention to dramatized creases and a dropped lower lash line or painted on lower lashes. Think Twiggy’s doe-eyed gaze that was also sultry. Embrace your creativity, open your eyes, and don’t forget where your journey is going to lead you. Never forget that you have vision. 

The Look: Mod Pod

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Skincare

Ren Clean Skincare
Evercalm™ Overnight Recovery Balm

Glow Recipe
Blueberry Bounce Gentle Cleanser

Coco & Eve
Like a Virgin Coconut & Fig Hair Mask

Aromatica
Sea Daffodil Aqua Gel Cream

Skinfood
Avocado Lip Scrub

Florencia Collection
Papaya & Pumpkin Brightening Mask

Fragrance

Pinrose
Garden Gangster

Beauty

Juvia's Place
Bella Blush

Becca
Skin Love Weightless Blur Foundation

Melt Cosmetics
Last Kiss

Benefit Cosmetics
Brow Contour Pro

Too Faced
Tutti Frutti - Dew You Full-Coverage Fresh Glow Foundation

Shiseido
Minimalist WhippedPowder Blush

Nails: Jade

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Boss Bitch Nails
Jade Marble Press On Nails

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Art For Virgo

Friendships Are Like Flowers
by Le Joe

Virgo - For Marie Claire France January 2018
by Isabelle Feliu

Virgo zodiac star sign
by mailboxdisco

Happy Birthday, Deanna!!!

Deanna on IG here

Laurea Mercier 4-N-1 Product Review

IGK Beach Club Texture Spray

Should You Do What The Dr. Orders & Use What They Suggests For Your Skin?

Happy Birthday, Danyelle!!!

Danyelle On IG here

Best Glitter of All Time!

Why IT Cosmetics Challenging The Beauty Industry To Be More Diverse Is Absolutely Ridiculous

Which Matte Palette Should You Get Based On Your Skill Level

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Last Year Virgo B. Scope

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Previous Zodiac: Leo

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Beauty Horoscope: Leo 2018

Leo (July 23 - August 22)

Leo, your ambition is devastatingly beautiful. You’ve been brought into this life to lead and you did it with style. The oil spill makeup showcases all the quintessential Leo traits. Bold, creative, and alluring, the colorful darkness wraps your canvas in slick filth only a boss could pull together.

Top Beauty Picks For Leo

The Look: Oil Spill

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Skincare

L’Occitane
Almond Exfoliating And Smoothing Delicious Paste

SJÄL
Saphir Concentrate

Verso Skincare
Lip Serum

Lilfox
Mystic Awkening Toner

Elemis
Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm

Herbivore
Brighten Pineapple Enzyme + Gemstone Instant Glow Mask

Fragrance

Tom Ford
Vert Bohème

Beauty

Sleek Makeup
Flame Blush by 3 Blush Palette

Kevyn Auccion
Molten Liquid Lipstick

Fenty Beauty
Moroccan Spice Eyeshadow Palette

Sephora Collection
PRO Featherweight Blending Brush #93

Besame Cosmetics
Classic Color Lipstick

Stila
One Step Prime

Nails: Pop of Neon

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#PEPPERBFAVORITES SUMMER
FLOSS GLOSS SET

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Art For Leo

Leo by Jimena De la O

// Leo // by L.T.B Art

Forest Fire by Fluid Dynamics

Happy Birthday, Pepper!!!

Bloom Where You're Planted

Peace of Mind Over A Peice of Paycheck

Laying the Law one Vegan Nail Polish At a Time

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Last Year B.Scope: Leo

Previous Zodiac: Cancer

Toners For Dry Skin: you might need more than one!

@bufferingbetty

We're just a little high maintenance in this dehydrated corner.

Related: Toner Review

It's funny how just a year ago I wasn't even sure of what a toner does. More accurately, I was skeptical of toners even serving any skincare benefits and not just a scam to get beauty junkies to buy more of the industry's promises of perfection in a jar. Fast forward to Summer 2018 and your favorite squishy beauty blogger has got a few toners sitting in her cabinet. 

About my skin: 
I have normal skin that leans dry If i'm not careful. The seasons play a starring role in how my skin behaves. In the winter, my skin needs a wild amount of attention. The heat in the summer makes my skin a little oily but the extra SPF I apply to my skin can dry out certain areas like my forehead and cheeks. In the fall, my skin just -ugh, perfection!!! And in the spring, we cool. 

Having a few toners is more than me just being high maintenance. No, really! My skincare has always been responsive. I look at my skin and focus on how it feels. It tells me what it needs. 

At our last Meet Pepper B present's Beauty Hour event, we had skincare expert, Niambi, teach us about natural skincare. She is the creator of Pholk Beauty formally known as Bloomsbury Square. Niambi said, "my skincare is a conversation." It was one of the night's major takeaways.  Instead of doing the just same old routine, pay attention to what your skin is asking from you. 

Soothing and Hydrating Toner:

The Esteli Coco Rosa Hydrate Toner Mist has brought some balance to my life. Toners I had been using were too potent to use daily. I like to use this toner on days when I have exfoliated my skin because it feels gentle and hydrating. I spray it on a cotton round apply it to my face to ensure that I'm getting all of the goodness all over my skin. I don't like the smell. It's slightly rosy but has a spicy note to it. I've said in the past how I don't have a great sense of smell. If you blindfolded me and put a plate of strawberries in my face, I probably guess that the scent is coconut. It's just not in my skill set. That said, there is something that is zesty and just off about the scent. But I like how my skin feels when I use this toner, so I look past it. I also use this to remove excess oils from my skin before I use an epillator for my uninvited, unnecessary, ladystache. This product also claims to be makeup setting spray or a skin refresher but I don't agree. Lastly, a tip I picked up at #BeautyHour with Niambi was using a toner before a mask to prep the skin. This toner has come handy for that too!!

And not that it really matters, but I just love the color of the bottle. Deep, jewel tone-ish shades of green bring me so much zen. 

Retexturizing Toner:

United State Balancing Tonic by Origins has been a part of my life for almost a year and I'm ready to put a ring on it. There were spectacular changes to my skin with this product. On the corners of my jaw, below my ears, I have been getting rough textured skin. It was a build up of dead skin. I didn't want to use a physical exfoliator too often because that tends to break out my skin. This balancing tonic was able to remove the dead skin without damaging my skin. I just have to use it sparingly on my nose because it's more sensitive. I cannot use this toner after sun exposure or using a physical exfoliator because my skin just doesn't like it. This is more of a winter product while the Esteli toner I can use year round. 

Honorable Mention - The Gram or YT Made Me Buy

Social media doesn't always influence my purchases. I stalk the "new" or "just in" sections of Sephora, Ulta, and Beautylish so much that I am already a quarter of the way through a product when I see my fave vloggers hauling it. Which always prompts me to think "Yuh been sleeping, gurl!" It doesn't happen often, but when it does the product is usually -eh. Hype is just hype. I grabbed the mini version of the Mario Badescu  Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs, and Rosewater while standing in the checkout line at Ulta. It's a trap because it was only $5 so I didn't give it too much thought. Plus, I had been wanting to get a toner with rosewater. It gives excellent hydration that doesn't last. I've been using it this summer as a quick hydrater after being in the sun or to freshen up my face after the gym so I don't have to over use my moisturizer. She's not cheap. If you want a product like that, this can fill that need but don't expect sparks to fly when you use it. 

What toners are you using?

Beauty Horoscope: Cancer 2018

Cancer (June 21 - July 22)

Cancer, your eyes reveal your emotions to a fault. As much as you would like to conceal what your heart feels and the clapbacks forming in your head -don’t. When someone looks at you, let them feel all that you do by framing your eyes in unabashed color. Your intuitive nature will come alive and get those around you to open up. Focus the color on the brow line to either play up or manipulate your shape.

Top Beauty Picks For Cancer

The Look: Colorful Brow Bone

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Skincare

Sephora Collection
Cleansing & Exfoliating Wipes

Robi Luxury Skin Care
Face Mask {mango, coconut & pink clay}

Origins
Clear Improvement™ Charcoal Honey Mask to Purify and Nourish

Saturday Skin
Waterfall Glacier Water Cream

Supergoop!
But First, Sunscreen Kit
 

Moonshine Suds
Rainbow Crystal Soaps

Fragrance

Ghost
Deep Night

Beauty

Lancome
Idole Blush Stick

Missha
M BB Boomer – BB Boosting Cream

Too Faced
Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Sculpting Concealer

YSL
Yconic Purple Couture Palette
 

Sephora Collection
PRO Fan Shadow Brush #25

Natasha Denona
Super Glow

Nails: Ruby

Lynnderella
Red Multi Glitter Nail Polish—Ruby Red Ruby

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Butter LONDON
Nail Lacquer - Ruby Murray

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OPI
Infinite Shine - Relentless Ruby

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Art For Cancer

Cancer by Rosa Kammermeier

Chola Mermaid by shugmonkey

Within Reach by Kenna Reid

Info on cancer  from here
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Last Year's B.Scope: Cancer

Previous Zodiac: Gemini

Basic Skincare Guide: Men Summer 2018

@bufferingbetty

Clean up + Glow up

A friend asked for skin care advice focusing on the basics with extra attention paid to protection from sun exposure + and clearing blackheads.

The actual message I sent him on facebook with an apology because I don't think he knew what he was getting himself into when he asked for 'basic' skin care advice.

You: male, normal skin, late 20s, morning shower person, more likely to shop at the drugstore or stores like Target + Walmart
Job: outside most of the day
Concerns: clearing blackheads, sun protection
Skin care Knowledge:slim to none

Will not spend more than 2 minutes on skin care

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Since his skin gets a lot of sun exposure, skin care is important for making sure he is comfortable with how his skin looks and feels. 

Key Skin Care Steps:

Exfoliate
Cleanse
Hydrate
Protect
Lip balm 

Brands to check out:

These brands are gentle and great for sensitive skin. Usually no harsh perfumes
-Aveeno (the positively radiant line is my favorite)
-Simple

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Exfoliate:

It gets off all the dead skin and helps clear out blocked pores that have whiteheads and blackheads. Try to do it for 5-10 seconds on each part of your face: each cheek, forehead, nose + chin. Exfoliators with a sand like grit work best. Larger particles just sort of scratch your skin and will cause irritation after sun exposure. This should be done twice a week but never more than 3x a in a week. Over exfoliating your skin will cause breakouts.

Aveeno® Positively Radiant® Skin Brightening Daily Scrub
**don’t use it daily. Ignore the rules. 2x a wk! Or every 3-4 days. 

Cleanse:  

If there is one thing you do know, it's how to wash your face. If you feel like you have oily skin, use a gel cleanser. Dry skin, use a cream cleanser. If you're skin feels sort of tight + itchy after you’ve washed it, you have dry skin. Because you spend a lot of time in the sun, look for something gentle. Usually cleansing once a day is fine unless you are super sweaty or fell in the dirt. 

Simple Moisturizing Facial Wash

Hydrate:

Even if you have a hydrating cleanser, still apply even a light moisturizer. It is your new BFF. We are not teenagers anymore. When you're rounding 30, it's time to start the 'preservation process.' If you've met people who are about your age but you could've sworn they had at least a decade on you, it's because they did not hydrate. Sure, there are hereditary factors to how we age, but we all have hereditary factors. Some of us just manage them a little better. 

Aveeno® Smart Essentials™ Daily Nourishing Moisturizer Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30

* Tip with sunblock: SPF, while incredibly necessary, it can be drying for your skin over time. If you are using a sunblock and notice your skin is looking flaky, mix your sunblock with your moisturizer, about half and half, so you get the best of both worlds. 

Protect:

Do. Not. Neglect. This. Step. You will age like milk in the sun. Even if you don’t see a burn, you are burning your skin. Don’t forget your ears, neck, and hands. . 

Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection Sensitive Lotion - SPF 50
I use baby stuff all the time, doesn't matter that you're grown

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Liquid Daily Sunscreen Broad Spectrum 70
Mix with moisturizer

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum
(Mix with moisturizer)

Lip Balm:

Again, we ain't 22 no more. Your lips will age just as fast as the skin under our eyes. Use anything without petroleum. While it feels good and does work, it also stops your skin’s natural moisture production. Only use it to heal the skin, not for daily use. 

Kiss My Face Sport Lip Balm SPF 30

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2-in-1 products: I say this because tons of products marketed toward males have this ‘nifty’ little feature that is good for no one. If you wanted to get a cleanse + exfoliate type of product to just use daily, you would just be doing more harm than good for your skin. Since you get sun everyday + facial hair grooming (however often you do it), treat your skin as if it were sensitive even if you don't see any redness or inflammation. Separate products are better so you can balance how often you are doing each step. 

Pore strips + peeling masks: products like the Biore strips or peeling masks that remove blackheads are good in a situation if you are going to an event and want to style on the crowd with a fresh face. But overuse (daily or even weekly) will just make the pores on your face larger over time. Which will just make blackheads and whiteheads more visible. 

Foaming anything: products that foam have a lot of alcohol so it just dries out the skin overtime. I don't even understand why they're made. 

It's OK to

Ignore some directions: I’m thinking about exfoliators again because people tend to over do it. Even if a product says it is ok for daily use, it is not. It’s too much! Very harsh on your skin especially after the sun. 

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You feeling fancy + want to add a night time routine? 

Cleanse - if you cleanse at night, you don't have to cleanse in the morning unless you’re like feeling kinda sweaty. 

Hydrate - same as day time

Eye cream- Again, we ain't 22 no more. You can also mix this with your SPF and wear it during the day. 

Burt's Bees® Eye Cream for Sensitive Skin

Extra Extra fancy + want to take a product with you during the day in case you feel sweaty + gross?

Cleansing wipes: 
Any micellar water cleansing wipes are great because you don't have to wash it off. Feels great to remove any sweat and dirt. Most of them are makeup removing wipes. But many people just use them after a work out. 

Garnier SkinActive Micellar Makeup Remover Wipes

Hydrate
Put some of your moisturizer in a little travel tube or jar. 

Protect

Reapply as needed!

Neutrogena® Ultra Sheer Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Body Mist

Final Touches

Hydrate + Soothe

Exactly what your skin needs after sun exposure. You can use hydrating sheet masks multiple times a week. It gives your skin instant results. They aren't lasting results but they do help and don't cause damage over prolonged use.

Tony Moly I'm Real Aloe Sheet Mask
Put this in the refridgorator for 15 minutes before use for the ultimate experice. 

Over night treatment

You got pimples that killing your vibe? These can help and are available at Ulta. If you overuse either of them, your skin will get dry and flaky. 

Mario Badescu Plastic Bottle Drying Lotion
Dont shake it. Take a q-tip and dip it in the sediment and put in on the pimple over night. Dries out the gross stuff so it heals faster

End of Day Treatment:

Not every day. An end of day treatment can be something that preps the skin for the week ahead.

Origins Travel Size Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask 
If you feel a pimple beneath the skin, this mask works to bring it out. It doesn't cause breakouts but it will bring the excess bacteria to the surface and form a pimple. It is good to use a few days before a special event to help make a pimple heal more quickly. It can be used over a specific pimple or all over the face. Use it about once a week on your nose and chin, or where ever you get blackheads and whiteheads, to clear your skin. Put a warm wet  towel over your skin for a few minutes to open up the pores then apply the mask. Once it is dry, use a warm wet towel again to remove it. 

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Beauty Horoscope: Gemini 2018

Gemini (May 21 - June 20)

Gemini, your element of Air gives you the ability to float into any social group with ease. You radiate a positive energy that lifts the spirits of people all around you. The Gemini twins are known for the imaginative nature. This dotted makeup look is the breezy and creative soundtrack to your Summer. Also, applying such an intricate design will give you the control you desire. 

Top Beauty Picks For 

The Look: Dots

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Skincare

Bloomsbury Square
Balance Face Micro-scrub with Clarifying Matcha

COSRX
Propolis Light Ampule

Yllo Beauty
Turmeric Facial Mask

Harper + Ari
Exfoliating Sugar Cubes – Rosé

Kiel's
Iris Extract Activating Treatment Essence

Oh K!
Gold Foil Sheet Mask

Fragrance

Jo Malone London
Tropical Cherimoya Cologne

Beauty

The Face Shop
Marble Beam Blush

NARS
Orgasm Afterglow Lip Balm

Nudestix
Boho Babes Kit

I Heart Revolution
Dragons Dare Lipstick

L'Oreal 
True Match Super-Blendable Multi-Use Concealer

Bee Dumpling Cosmetics
Bright Yellow Vegan Matte Eyeshadow

Nails: Moonstone

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Art For Gemini

Gemini by Renáta Bajkó

A couple as a sign Gemini Ink and aquarelle by VanyFair

Battle vs. Acceptance by Meegan Estelle Arts

Happy Birthday, Kayla!!!

LAZY GIRL BODY-CARE WITH KAYLA!

FIND OUT WHICH RADIANCE PEEL KAYLA RATES 5 STARS!

FIND OUT WHAT MASK TAKES KAYLA BACK TO HER CHILDHOOD!

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Last Year's Gemini Horoscope

Previous Zodiac: Taurus

Sephora Play Round Up: March, April, + May

@bufferingbetty

March. April. May.
It's play time

Sephora Play: March

Sephora Collection
Matte Perfection Powder Foundation

This is a beautiful powder for those of us with dry skin. It doesn't emphasize dryness. 

Sephora Collection
Triple Action Cleansing Water

Briogeo
Blossom & Bloom™ Ginseng + Biotin Volumizing Spray

Burberry
My Burberry Blush

Hard Pass

Lancome
Hypnose Drama Instant Full Body Volume Mascara

I either love a mascara or I hate a mascara. This is one of my least favorite mascaras ever. The wand has an innovative, curve + hook shape. I might have liked it more if this was a rubber wand. However the bristles are too large for my eyes. The formula is so wet! It's barley thicker than water. Hot mess. No thanks.

Add It To Your Cart

Coola
Makeup Setting Spray SPF 30

Summer skin in a bottle! My skin felt and looked hydrated. Juicy like a peach!

Sephora Play: April

Buxom
Full-On™ Lip Polish

Kiehl's
Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate 12.5% Vitamin C

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare
Ferulic + Retinol Wrinkle Recovery Peel

VERB (not pictured)
Hydrating Shampoo + Condistion

Hard Pass

Becca
Backlight Priming Filter Face Primer

I fear the beauty community is ready with torches and pitch forks about this one. This Becca primer has become a staple for so many beauty bloggers. As excited as i was to try this product, it was a major let down. I just felt like it make my skin look ashy and also like I had been punched in the face with glitter. 

Give It A Second Look

Make Up For Ever
Ultra HD Perfector Skin Tint Foundation SPF 25

This itty bitty sample gave me 4 full applications and I liked it! It is the exact light-medium coverage I want to wear all summer long. The shade was a little dark but I was able to make it work. It's a product that I would enjoy having but I'm not running to go but it. 

Sephora Play: May

Victor & Rolf
Flowerbomb

Becca
Shimmering Skin Perfector® Pressed Highlighter

Kat Von D
Tattoo Liner

Sephora Collection
Mud Mask Purifying & Mattifying

Return To Sender

Benefit Cosmetics
The POREfessional Face Primer

Save it. You can't convince me to give this product another look. I've had this sample a few times. I've excavated every ml of product in search of the tressure that makes Porefessional such a top-rated primer. The last squeeze of each tube left me dry and unsatisfied. I'm swiping left, blocking, and reporting this primer. 

Always Have It On Hand

Bumble and Bumble
Thickening Spray

From my favorite hair brand, comes my secret weapon to hair so large it too can block the dazzle of a President Obama smile. I've had the full size of this Thickening Spray. Spraying this product on my roots gives the illusion that I am of average height and not a 4 foot 10 inch toasted marshmallow. If you have thin hair, get it. If you have hair so long that it weighs down your roots, get it. It is amazing!!! 

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Give me all of the samples!