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Continue reading →: The Five Minute Face Using Just 5 ProductsFive-minute makeup is a must have for when you are in a rush. We have all been there. And I am there an embarrassing percentage of the time. Its also good for when you don’t want to wear much makeup but want to look more put together. I wanted to…
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Continue reading →: How to Find Your Ideal Pink Lipstick: Tips & FavoritesYour perfect pink lipstick doesn’t have to be a loud hot pink. I think that’s what most of us think of when we think of pink lipstick. But your best pink can be the one that is most fitting to you or even just the one that makes you feel…
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Continue reading →: Mac Spotlight: Mineralize Skinfinish Natural DarkMAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural is a top-rated finishing powder. Review covers product details, packaging, application, and how it wears.
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Continue reading →: How to Exfoliate Dry Lips with One Simple MethodThe best lip exfoliator is not a cosmetic product from a drugstore. Nor do you need any ingredients to make one any special sort of way. In fact, if you’re into DIY look no further than your bathroom cabinet. Yep, you read that right. I’m talking about a washcloth. A…
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Continue reading →: How Often Do You Buy Makeup? + My Current WishlistHow often do you shop for makeup? I go through these phases where I buy often, then not at all. In the past, my makeup shopping binges were purely experimentation based. I had the hardest time finding colors that fit me well. Everything looked off with my coloring so I…
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Continue reading →: June Favorites 2025And just like that it is already the end of June. It seems like I just wrote my May favorites post last week. And in fact all we did was blink and June is already over. I just wanted to share a few makeup favorites that I kept returning to…
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Continue reading →: Best Brown Eyeliners at the Drugstore for a Natural LookLooking for the best drugstore brown eyeliners for a natural look? You’re in the right place. Here are five affordable brown eyeliners that define and enhance your eyes while keeping your makeup soft and natural
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Continue reading →: Saturday Self Care: Simple Pleasures for the SensesIt’s self care Satuday! Saturday’s come around very quickly. And as quickly as the weekend arrives it comes to a close. Saturday is a great day to slow down and relax and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. So my suggestion for this Self Care Saturday are…. Enjoy your favorite scent. Light…
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Continue reading →: What Lipstick Would You Wear If You Could Pull Off Any Color?Bold, bright, or muted—what lipstick shade would you wear if you could pull off any color? Share your dream lip look and find inspiration here.
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Continue reading →: Essential Guide to Cleaning Makeup BrushesI’m not perfect at cleaning my brushes regularly. Though it is recommended to clean your makeup brushes every 7-10 days, I usually only get to it when I realize it’s been a bit too long (gross, I know). Here are the reasons its best to keep your makeup brushes as…
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I’m Amber and I am a long time makeup enthusiast. Here I write about my favorite products, reviews, tips, and fun posts centered around random beauty ideas or lifestyle reflections.
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