Okay, okay. I know The Ordinary is kind of on everyone’s shit list right now because of the mercurial in-your-face CEO. But, you have to admit it is an affordable brand. Skincare can be hella expensive and not everyone has deep pockets or is willing to shell out $100 on a serum so I thought … Read moreGlossier vs The Ordinary | Super Bounce vs Hyaluronic Acid + B5 serum.
GLOSSIER SOLUTION Glossier’s solution to the pesky problem that is dull, blemish prone, textured, and uneven toned skin is their new Solution— a 10% AHA, BHA, PHA liquid exfoliator. If you know me then you know I’m A L L about chemical exfoliators (hello Complex Beauty The Godmother, Drunk Elephant Babyfacial, Sunday Riley Good Genes, … Read moreThe Newest Launch: Glossier Solution
Similar… but different, ya know? Toner. It’s one of those products you probably steer clear of unless you’re a skincare fiend. Because does it really do anything? Yes. Yes it does. It can do a lot. Especially if your skin tends to think it’s still a teenager and likes to bring more friends (aka blemishes) to … Read moreThe Ordinary Glycolic Toner vs Pixi Glow Tonic
The oils that everyone wants on their face. I’ve been coveting these Sunday Riley oils for the longest time, and I still have more on my wishlist. But for the time being I have both UFO and Luna. Every beauty channel, blog, magazine, you name it, raves about Luna. But, I don’t hear a ton … Read moreSunday Riley UFO vs Luna Sleeping Oil | Which One Is Right for You?
Serums. Serums. They seem to be my new “thing.” Glossier Super Pure vs The Ordinary Niacinamide + Zinc Serum Never have I ever tested out as many serums as I have in the past 6 months, and I’m not complaining. Two serums that are very similar in terms of main ingredients, but very different in … Read moreGlossier Super Pure vs The Ordinary Niacinamide + Zinc Serum
I own a lot of lipsticks, but the one brand I have the most from is MAC because they’re not too expensive and good quality plus Back to MAC, girl.. it adds up. Anyway, MAC Mehr vs Twig– two shades that are pretty similar, but still different enough ;) Mehr | Matte finish Brown toned rose … Read moreMAC Mehr vs Twig | Comparison + Swatches
YSL #13 Peach Passion was the first YSL lip product I ever purchased. I’m pretty sure it was the first YSL product I’d ever purchased in general, and I fell in love right away. So of course I had to do a YSL #13 Peach Passion dupe when I came across it in my makeup … Read moreA YSL #13 Peach Passion Dupe
You may have noticed that I’m a fan of ColourPop because their products are literally taking over my makeup stash. I recently placed an order, and had to pick up the new liquid lipstick they created in collaboration with Kathleen Lights– Lumiere 2. Lumiere 2 is a darker dusty mauve shade that is darker than … Read moreColourPop Lumiere 2 Swatch and Comparisons
I’m no contouring pro, but I do have a favorite contouring and highlighting duo– the Marc Jacobs Contour Powders in Mirage. The light matte yellow shade is perfect for setting your under eye concealer and brightening, while the cool toned contour powder mimics a natural shadow really well and doesn’t look muddy. The powders are … Read moreDrugstore vs Highend | Marc Jacobs and Wet n Wild Contour Powders
Tom Ford matte lipsticks are some of my favorites, but I try not to wear the two I own that much because they’re so expensive. Special occasion? They’re my go to. But, on a day to day basis I tend to opt for another lipstick from my collection, and since I have more lipsticks than … Read moreTom Ford Black Dahlia Dupes
It’s no secret that I love Stila’s liquid lipsticks, which is why I had to pick up Firenze– a limited edition shade made exclusively for VIB Rouge members. Not everyone has a VIB Rouge status at Sephora, which is why I thought a Stila Firenze liquid lipstick swatch + comparisons was something that could help … Read moreStila Firenze Liquid Lipstick Swatch + Comparisons
I can’t believe it’s been over a year since Bobbi Brown released her Scotch On The Rocks collection where Bronze Glow made it’s first debut. Now, it’s come back in different packaging for a limited time, which is why I thought it was time for a close dupe you could purchase as an alternative if … Read moreBobbi Brown Bronze Glow Dupe