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Continue reading →: Wet n Wild Photo Focus Loose Setting Powder *Review*Since I’ve been on my setting powder kick I’ve purchased the Wet n Wild Photo Focus Loose setting powder. I’ve used it a few times since I got it and I like it. It sets my foundation to a natural skin like finish. I got the color translucent which can…
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Continue reading →: Makeup Tips: Makeup Removers and Inexpensive Eyelash GrowthIf you’re someone who enjoys wearing makeup you know that it can be a challenge to remove sometimes. Soap and water can get off the majority of your makeup. But soap and water is not something you want to use near your eyes. Over the years, I’ve found two go-to…
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Continue reading →: Summer Friendly MakeupIt’s summertime!!!! It’s time to swap out the heavier products in favor of lighter formulas and applications and brighter finishes. I have been using more minimal and breathable products most days. I think all you need for a good summer makeup look is weightless base, soft warmth, and a little…
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Continue reading →: Saturday Self Care: Coffee and ReflectionsMaybe most people don’t think of coffee as a drink for relaxation. But it is a feel good drink. And that is what Self Care Saturday is all about. Coffee is one of my favorite things to drink. I have a cup everyday. It wakes me up and for someone…
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Continue reading →: A Lesson in Photography and Powders: The Selfie DisasterThe other day I put some makeup on and I liked the look of it. It was shiny and luminous golden and bronzy just like I like it. So I took a selfie to capture it and to my horror looked absolutely hideous. And it wasn’t just “that’s a bad…
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Continue reading →: Saturday Self Care: Shop Your StashFor some people Saturdays are for turning up. For others, Saturdays are for slowing down. And in my case I guess that’s pretty slow because I don’t have a turn up bone in my body. I’m already pretty much a sloth. Saturdays can also be for resting or reconnecting with…
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Continue reading →: The Beauty of a Quiet Friday + Makeup Picks for todayThis Friday was a quiet and slow Friday and that is just my kind of day. Most of my days are this way. I took a picture of my favorite coffee mug. “Enjoy every moment” is a nice reminder to be aware of the present moment and all of the…
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Continue reading →: Face of the Day: Peony Blush VibesI did a simple face today like always and I wanted to share it. I was in the mood for pink blush today. I picked out an L.A. Colors blush that I bought yesterday called Peony Perfect. I like to buy cheap blushes to try out for fun to experiment…
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Continue reading →: May 2025 Beauty FavoritesThe month of May has quickly come to a close. Do you like my alliteration? Maybe you’re not a literary geek or a geek of any kind. And you’re like what the heck are you talking about? Who cares about alliteration? LOL May is over and I’ve had a few…
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Continue reading →: What’s in my Makeup Bag?
Sometimes I carry a makeup bag that functions more like a “just in case” bag. I honestly haven’t carried it in a long time as it just takes up more space in my overly stuffed purse. I usually put makeup on before I leave home. But there have been mornings…
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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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