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Is The Lip Bar Fast Face Kit Actually Fast?
If you have been following along on my journey then you know two things about me: 1) This year I have been trying new looks with my hair and makeup and 2) I have the tendency to run late. Well, I found a solution to both! The Lip Bar has become one of my favorite beauty brands. I love their bold colors and affordability. They have a Fast Face Kit that boasts that you can get the makeup look you want in seven minutes, using six products! I couldn't pass it up, so I tested it out to see if it was actually fast.
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Daily Habits That Help Me Drink More Water
Drink your water and mind your business, Sis. That is a statement that I say to myself every time I realize I am not where I am supposed to be with my daily water intake. Lately, that is often. During COVID I have been flourishing in all ways except when it comes to drinking more water. When I was free to live life outside of four walls, I practiced several habits that helped me stick to my goal of drinking half a gallon (64 ounces) of water each day. Even if I was not 100% successful, I made an attempt. I know all of the facts about the benefits of…
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Nightly Skincare Routine
Are you continuing to take care of your skin this Summer? Good job; I knew you could do it and I’m proud of you. Let’s not stop there. Keep the same energy for your nightly skincare routine as you have for your morning skincare routine. Although it varies slightly my nightly skincare routine is just as, if not more, important as my morning skincare routine. Earlier this year I started having breakouts that left me with dark spots once healed. It was so severe that it began to make me self-conscious! Not wanting to start wearing heavy makeup to conceal the blemishes, I knew I had to invest in a…
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My Morning Skincare Routine
Are you committed to a skincare routine? Have you committed to taking better care of yourself or pampering yourself more in this time of Quarantine Life? This year I have really had to step up my skincare routine, mostly because I was forced to. The main two reasons are: 1) I’ll be 40 next year. They say black doesn’t crack, but it for sure won’t crack on my watch! 2) Earlier this year I began to have breakouts that were worse than I had as a teenager. Not only was I suffering from breakouts, when the acne would heal I was left with dark spots. It was beyond frustrating and…
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My Wash ‘N Go Hair Routine
If you’ve ever talked hair with me then you know I am a die-hard fan of the wash ‘n go routine for my curls. It is my holy grail, my signature, my staple. What is a wash ‘n go you ask? Technically it means you wash your hair, put your products in it and go about your day. For me it’s easy, it saves my hair from heat damage and I don’t have to manipulate my hair in order to style it. On the days that I wash my hair, I apply a leave-in conditioner, an oil (or a cream with oils in it), and a gel. In that order.…
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Look Of The Day: Crown Me
If you know me personally, or if you have been following my YouTube and Blog journey you have noticed I have been trying new looks in 2020. I added pops of hair color using temporary hair paint wax and I substituted my signature red lipstick for a hot pink lipstick. Well, I’m not stopping there. Today’s Look Of The Day centers around a bold purple lip, Crown Me, by one of my new fav makeup lines, The Lip Bar! I was introduced to The Lip Bar earlier this year by a Soror and I have loved all of the products I have tried so far. The Lip Bar was launched…
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Cheat Sheet Makeup Routine
As mentioned in my Low Maintenance blog post, here is the YouTube vlog discussing the products I use in my 10-minute makeup routine. Once I get the hang of it, I’ll do an application tutorial video. I found it to be tricky trying to apply my makeup using my iPhone and not a mirror. Like, really tricky. LOL. Be sure to check out and subscribe to my YouTube Channel to stay updated on new videos! How quick and easy is your minimal makeup routine? Sound off in the comments below and let me know! How I got the look: Face: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer in Walnut Brows: Anastasia Beverly Hills…
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Low Maintenance
I don’t really wear a lot of makeup. I remember in college wanting to have a natural look, so that meant wearing clear lipgloss that had a bonafide shine to it. Listen, Wet n Wild’s clear lipgloss was the bomb! Then for whatever reason, I spent my late 20’s and early 30’s wearing a face powder (that will remain anonymous) that had me slayed, baby! Do you hear me?! I didn’t know how heavy it was, all I knew is that I loved that it helped my skin not look so oily. I remember going into a major beauty store to restock my makeup and a sales associate telling me…
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All That Glitters Is Gold
As promised, here is the tutorial showing my application and review of Hair Paint Wax. The application process was super easy and I didn’t have any stains on my hands or transfer on my clothing. I’m definitely looking forward to trying additional colors and even combining a few at once for a different look. Be sure to check out and subscribe to my YouTube Channel to stay updated on new videos! Sound off in the comments and let me know if you have or if you will try a hair paint for your temporary hair color needs! How I Got the Look: Hair: Hair Paint Wax in Gold Foundation: Fenty…
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Pretty In Pink
I don’t usually wear a pink lip, but the Fenty Beauty Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Lipstick in Electric Pink is a whole mood! Let’s be honest. Being in quarantine/shelter in place for the last couple of months has taken its toll on many of us not only mentally, but on our outward appearances as well. There isn’t a need to get up and get dressed most days because many of us are either working from home or not able to work at all. Our routines that involved hair salons, barbershops and nail salons are on indefinite pause. Even with businesses opening and cities easing into resuming what we knew as normalcy,…
