Nude lipsticks. For a while these were not the most appealing words to me. Once upon a time, I equated nude lipsticks to shades that were too pink, too peachy, too light, too ashy looking and pretty much not nude at all for my deeper complexion. But, times have changes and I’m no longer struggling…
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Beauty Review: Cargo Cosmetics Land Down Under Eyeshadow Palette + Swatches On Dark Skin
This past weekend, I took a business trip to Orlando, FL and decided to add some vacation vibes to the visit. Whenever I travel, I try to limit the amount of makeup products that I pack by bringing a single bottle of foundation, a few tubes of my favorite lipstick and other travel-sized items, when possible. Another way…
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Beauty Crush: TYRA Beauty Review + Swatches on Dark Skin
I’ve been smizing… I’ve been smizing … Cues the beat to Beyonce’s Drunk In Love B&B friend, I’m back with another beauty crush, and this time around I’m in super-duper, obsessive love! I tried products from the TYRA Beauty line for the first time ever, and I’m crushing pretty hard! Besides being created by one of…
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Get The Look: Easy 1-Minute Bun Tutorial
I live in Florida, where the sun is pretty much always shining and the summer months bring on an entirely new level of HOT, so making sure my hair is properly moisturized is always a priority, especially as someone with naturally curly hair. I try my best to use products that will keep my hair healthy…
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5 Tips to Keep Your Natural Hair Healthy and Growing!
Our hair is our crowning glory, so it’s important that we nourish and care for it as best as possible. I’ve been natural since the Fall of 2007. Over the years, I’ve gone through the ups-and-downs of being very attentive to my hair and borderline neglectful. I’m currently in one of my “I have to…
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Get Glam this Spring with Zyrtec’s Allergy Face Beauty Kit + Giveaway!
Allergies can definitely cramp your style during warmer months. Sneezing, irritated eyes and a runny nose are absolutely no fun when you want to feel and look your best! This Spring the makers of ZYRTEC have teamed with Celebrity Makeup Artist Jamie Greenberg and the lifestyle site Gilt.com to introduce the first-ever Allergy Face Beauty Kit! You might be wondering…
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4 Tips For Choosing the Right Makeup for Sensitive Skin
Makeup is pretty much all of the rage right now! Everybody and their Mama’s Mama are creating and trying new beauty hacks and techniques. I have sensitive skin, so I always make sure I’m careful about finding and using the right products to keep my skin looking and feeling healthy! Your skin is the largest organ of your…
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6 Natural Oils that are Good for Your Hair
Incorporating natural oils on my hair has pretty much changed my hair care routine for the best. My hair is healthier, shinier, longer and thicker and with me being a naturally curly girl oil and water are pretty much my curly hair maintenance BFFs! Some folks think that oil is bad for your hair, but the truth…
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5 Tips for Picking & Using the Right Concealer
Finding the right shade of concealer can be quite the tough undertaking, especially for women of color. There are only a few makeup lines that offer a decent variety of foundations that look good on dark skin, and the same applies when looking for concealer. Well, no worries, I’ve got you covered with these tips…
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5 Makeup Foundations that look amazing on dark skin!
Finding the perfect makeup foundation can be quite the daunting task! There are so many options available that it can be a bit overwhelming (and fun if you’re into testing product like me!). There are so many things to consider when shopping for the perfect makeup foundation like: “Do I want liquid, cream or powder?…