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Fenty Skin? Yes, Please!

Fenty has been ruling the makeup and lingerie world for the past few years. They’ve even launched a luxury clothing brand with some much sought after pieces (ranging from shoes, sunglasses and clothing items). Now, they have attempted to lock the skincare game down as well by launching 3 skincare items.

Being the skincare junkie that I am, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on these items. It…

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Years In The Making: Pat McGrath Launches Skin Fetish Foundation

Pat McGrath Labs has recently launched it’s NEW Sublime Perfection Foundation and it’s all the RAVE!! Accompanying this new Foundation is also a primer, setting powder, and a Foundation Brush and I couldn’t be more ecstatic.

The trio of complexion products, which launched this past Friday, has created so much buzz in the beauty world. The claims on this foundation is that it gives you “couture…

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The Ordinary Launching Larger Sizes!!!

If you have never heard of THE ORDINARYthen you have been living under a rock. The Ordinary is a Canadian based skincare brand under the DECIEM, THE ABNORMAL BEAUTY COMPANY umbrella. This particular brand is a group of serums that contain a single active ingredient to treat specific skin issues. If you have more than one issue to address, then you add other ingredients to create a regimen…

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Never Struggle With Liquid Liner Again!

I have always been intimidated by Liquid Liner. It leaves little to no room for error and can be a disaster rather quickly. I usually opt for a smudged out pencil liner or gel liner. They provide a little more play time and are just easier to use. Things for me have changed recently. I’ve been wanting solid budge proof liner and have been on the hunt for a great, easy to use liquid liner. Here…

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My Top 6 Blush Picks For Women of Color

For a long time, blushes that actually show up on and compliment Women of Color were almost non-existent. I can remember the first time I actually found a Blush that wasn’t ashy and that looked beautiful on me. I was at a MAC Counter in Miami (Dadeland Mall to be exact) and the Artist there introduced me to Format Blush. It was this beautiful Pinky Brown blush with a nice sheen to it. At that…

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Top 5 Must- Have Sweat Proof Foundations for Summer

Hey Beauty Boos! Summer is in full throttle in New York. While I love all the fun things to get into during these hotter months, I am NOT a fan of sweating my look out. It’s like you have to find new ways to not sweat out your hair and wear chafing guards on your thighs, if they’re thick like mine lol. However, one thing that I have gotten down pat is my foundation choices. Whether you’re just…

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Mented Cosmetics Haul

Hey Beauty Boos:

I’m back with a mini haul. While e-shopping, I stopped by Mented Cosmetics to pick up a few things.

Mented Cosmetics

A little about the brand:

Mented Cosmetics is a Black Owned Makeup Collection Designed For Any Skin Tone. Founded by Women of Color. (Taken from their website) One night over a glass of pinot, we sat down and asked ourselves why it was so hard to find the…

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Brand Mini Haul: DERMALOGICA

I am forever on the hunt for an amazing cleanser for my skin. I usually tend to try a new one every month or so. For the past few weeks I’ve been testing out products from the brand DERMALOGICA. Here’s what I purchased.

1. SPECIAL CLEANSING GEL

This soap-free, foaming gel cleanses all skin types

Benefits:

removes impurities, without disturbing the skin’s natural moisture balance.

contains…

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AHA vs BHA: Exfoliating Treatments Explained

In the industry that I currently work in, I get alot of questions regarding AHA’s & BHA’s. If you are one of the confused people or if you don’t know what either of these are, then this is the right post for you.

As some of you may know, I have worked in the beauty and skincare industry for about 8 years now. I’ve learned alot over the years and I’m always questioned about product suggestions…

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The Drugstore Concealer Everyone Needs.

Drugstore Makeup has come along way. I can remember in the late 90s the ashiness and the lack of coverage and colors that adorned the shelves. It almost seemed like they were advertising 50 shades of Beige. They definitely lacked a variety of shades for women of color and the pigmentation of eyeshadows and blushes were non-existent. Well this isn’t the case now. We’ve seen almost a rapid incline…

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The BEST Blending Sponge You'd Never Expect

The BEST Blending Sponge You’d Never Expect

If you’re like me, you’re always on the hunt for great tools. If they are less expensive, that is a plus. Sponges have quickly become one of my favorite tools for flawless makeup applications and it is imperative for me to have multiples of all my tools. Buying so many definitely adds up.

One day, i was making a quick run to Rite Aid for toiletries. [No matter when or where I happen upon a…

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"NEW" Salicylic Acid 2% Masque from The Ordinary

“NEW” Salicylic Acid 2% Masque from The Ordinary

The Ordinary has done it again!!! Today, they will launch their first mask: Salicylic Acid 2% Masque. And it’s EVERYTHING you would want from an anti-blemish treatment.

[If you aren’t familiar with The Ordinary you must live under a rock. The brand falls under the DECIEM, THE ABNORMAL BEAUTY COMPANY umbrella. The Ordinary is specifically known for it’s single active ingredients at reasonable…

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Switching Gears

Hey Family!!!

I know it’s been quite sometime since I’ve posted any content. I’ve been quite busy changing jobs and you know, life gets in the way sometimes. In my time off, I’ve been really thinking on where I want to take this blog and my social media platforms.

While I’m still enamored with Fashion, I’ve decided to really focus on beauty and skincare. This area is one that I’ve put alot of…

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