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14 Loreal Infallible Lip Paints You need In Your Collection – Plus Full Face Swatches

14 Loreal Infallible Lip Paints You need In Your Collection – Plus Full Face Swatches

Last month I received a box filled with products from the Loreal Infallible Paint line. There were so many exciting things inside that I couldn’t adequately dig in until after I finished everything concerning my dissertation. Today I’m featuring the Loreal Infallible Lip Paints… again. I shared five of these shades previously (Read the full review here)  but now I have the entire line swatched with a full look so you can get an idea of how they look when worn with makeup. [ad name=”In Content Responsive Ad”] Here’s a quick breakdown before diving into the looks: The Loreal Infallible Lip…

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Build Confidence In Your Glow With It Cosmetics!

Build Confidence In Your Glow With It Cosmetics!

I’ve really enjoyed everything that It Cosmetics has delivered to my door for the last few months. If you haven’t tried the brand, their skin care is to die for, and their brushes will make you want to do your makeup every single day. Another thing I love about the brands is their continuous effort to inspire women to love themselves. In this world of all filter everything, it is so important that women love what they see staring back at them. Their message is about CONFIDENCE, and you’ll find that their new brush/bronzer line is appropriately named “Confidence in Your…

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Kevyn Aucoin Molten Lip Colors and Neo Setting Powder Review on Medium Brown Skin

Kevyn Aucoin Molten Lip Colors and Neo Setting Powder Review on Medium Brown Skin

I remember back when I’d just started getting serious about a career in Make Up Artistry. I dove into all things Make Up Artist history and wanted to immerse myself in learning techniques from influential Make Up Artist that would help me nail down the important basic. While attending the Make Up Show NYC I kept hearing about the late renowned makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin and realized that I probably should get hip to who he was. After the show, I purchased his book “Face Forward” and used that book along with several others to practice my techniques. Fast forward…

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Using Carefree® in the Morning Creates Carefree and Confident Days!

Using Carefree® in the Morning Creates Carefree and Confident Days!

I was asked to participate in the #CarefreeMornings campaign, sponsored by Carefree at Target. Although I have been compensated, all opinions are my own. Most people dread mornings, but I’ve found that mornings are what you make them. You chart the direction of your day by your morning thoughts. It’s like when you wake up on the “wrong side of the bed” and just feel cranky the rest of the day. I’ve found that I’m more productive and able to successfully achieve my goals when I wake up and immediately get started on my day. Of course, I always take…

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The Best Matte Nude Liquid Lipsticks for Your Complexion

The Best Matte Nude Liquid Lipsticks for Your Complexion

Searching for the perfect matte nude liquid lipstick when there are so many choices available can be a daunting task. No one has hours to spend in Sephora or Ulta swatching lipsticks on the back of their hand, plus it’s really not sanitary, just to find the perfect shade. In my book, there is no such thing as makeup rules and a person should definitely do whatever makes them feel comfortable. However, if you need a little advice hopefully with these tips finding a nude liquid lipstick that’s not too light, opaque, gray, pink, or beige will be a walk…

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