I came across this deep pore cleansing facial mask a while back and finally got around to trying it out this weekend.. you guys, you need this stuff! I love that it comes in its powder form so that you can mix it with the liquid of your choice! The directions say to use equal parts clay with equal parts apple cider vinegar “and/or” water, so I used half and half (not the creamer.. half ACV and half water lol)!  So, I just put a heaping tablespoon of powder in a small glass bowl and added a tbsp each of water and ACV – then just mixed it all together. The mixture sort of bubbles and fizzes which is pretty cool 🙂 After you mix it all up, I simply scooped it up and placed it into one of my hands. It feels smooth and cool to the touch! It may sound weird,…

After last week’s mascara post, some of you were asking what else I have in my makeup bag, so I thought I’d take a minute to share some of my favorite items! Currently, I’m loving The Balm products – so much so that most of the items that I use are by them. My favorite is their bronzer for its matte finish and perfect bronze color! It adds great definition to cheek bones and can even be used for contouring and as eye shadow! This “how ’bout them apples” palette is also a favorite of mine. It can be used for your cheeks, eyes and even lips! Something I’d like to note about the contents of my makeup bag is that all of my items and tools are very reasonably priced – especially these makeup brushes that come in a huge variety and are less than $10! Also, in case you missed my…

Recently, when G and I went out of town, I realized that I had forgotten to pack my mascara (I normally use this one) and found myself standing in the cosmetics aisle of a drugstore reaching for this little rose gold tube. Now, mascara is usually the one cosmetic item that I don’t mind splurging on, because it’s the one that makes the biggest difference for my face. So, when I purchased this one for less than $10, I figured it would just get me through that trip and I wouldn’t use it again after that – but I was wrong! I actually ended up REALLY liking it and wanted to share it with you all as an inexpensive mascara option, if you’re looking for one! As far as tips for application, this is what I do: At the very beginning of my beauty routine, I curl my lashes and…

Update – the giveaway has ended and the winner was announced on the corresponding photo on my instagram 🙂 Thank you so much to all who participated!! Happy Saturday, friends! I’m excited to be working with Whole Foods Market to bring you all a fun giveaway! Yesterday, these Hello, Beauty bags, curated by the Whole Foods Market Whole Body Team, went on sale. Each bag contains $80 worth of beauty products that are perfect for switching your beauty routine from winter to spring-ready! Get yours from your local Whole Foods for $15 OR enter to win your very own bag right here. Simply go over to my Instagram, follow me there and leave a comment below this post! This giveaway will end on Tuesday, March 22nd at 8pm EST and the winner will be announced within 48 hours! Good luck, friends! 🙂 Here is a full list of what is in each…