The Surprising Clean Skincare for Melanated Dry Sensitive Skin

As a melanated girl, I’ve learned it’s important to have certain attributes in my skincare. At this age (Can you guess?), testing and trying new products can become a problem, especially with dry sensitive skin. And after some recent drama with my skin, I’ve been adamant about choosing carefully which ingredients are in the skin […]
Valentine’s Day 2016 Recap

Valentine’s Day was a three day event for me this year. Especially with this being our last Valentine’s day before we gain a new love in our life. I was so thankful to have my new GlossyBox come in for our date night Saturday. It prepared me for a night out with the Mister. And […]
#BrilliantBeauty: Fresh Beauty Rose Discovery Kit

Now that Fall is here, I’ve been on the hunt for products that can combat my dry skin woes. Since having a microdermabrasion not recently though, I’ve noticed that my skin is producing a bit more oil but not much. The Kit I bought this while shopping for my birthday gifts a couple of months […]
3 Beauty Items I Never Pay A Lot For

I never want to feel guilty (spending too much) about buying beauty products that do the same job as drugstore products to then turn around and take it back to Sephora (lazy). So, this post will save you money and gas. You’re welcome. Here are the top 3 beauty items I never pay a lot […]
Three Beauty Blogs for Dark Skin

Honestly, it’s hard to test make up for darker skin and most cosmetic companies only have a crappy choice to choose from anyway. So, of course, I get my advice from REAL people that are close to my skin tone. These ladies highlight makeup and skincare thoroughly and give you the scoop on prices and […]
Top 3 Concealers for Dry and Dark Skin
Having dry skin and then not being able to match my shade, really inspired me to go on the hunt for one. I didn’t want to keep playing the guessing game and making big purchases to then have it sit in my makeup drawer and be forgotten about. And I can almost NEVER find my […]
The Glossy Box Experience
Glossy Box reached out to me recently to check out their July 2015 Glossy Box! I’ve heard some wonderful things about the brand and decided to try them out. GlossyBox is a beauty subscription box that sends five surprise luxury beauty products each month for $21.00. Here’s what I got: Kueshi Anticellulite Booster – A […]
4 Beauty Items You Need To Always Travel With

These products saved me. Literally. I don’t know what I would have done without all of these. My skin is very, VERY dry and these helped a lot with the maintaining of my dehydrated skin. The long flights definitely put a hold on my skin’s texture and feel and having these products in my bag […]
5 Beauty Samples to Try at @Ulta_Beauty
I’m all about saving and not wasting. And to be honest that Grab & Go section is tooooo convenient at Ulta, but so worth it. I really could have added more to this list because honestly everything in that rounder is a great buy and should be bought before buying the full size. I’m all […]
Summer 2014: Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer
There’s nothing like putting on lotion after you shower and walking outside in the humidity and feeling like you need another shower. Some lotions can be so thick and sticky when mixed with humid weather or sweat. I recently got this product in a swag bag and I was soo excited to try it! I […]
vBeautè Day Job: Sunscreen for Dark Skin
Sunscreen is one of the most important yet SKIPPED steps I know a lot of people do. Including myself. And really the only time I did use it was when I was with someone who had it. Then when I met my husband (because he’s a light bright), he had to have it or he’ll […]
What To Do Before Spending Money On Expensive Beauty Products

I thought my skin was fine. I made the decision to make sure that I invest more in skin products to help with preserving the skin I have. I’m on the right track, huh? Not so much. I was so excited when Amerejuve MedSpa asked me to experience their Microdermabrasion skin rejuvenation service. Before I […]