Beauty Product Reviews

Light Coverage and Glowing

I've always been a medium/full coverage girl, but post-pandemic I've found myself wanting something lighter coverage and just less of a commitment than my usual full beat.

Enter this Beauty Balm. First off, I've been using it for about 3 months now and it is my daily errand base when I don't want to go out looking haggard. I love the shape of the packaging as it's not bulky and easy to swipe on and because of this it's also super easy to have on the go for a retouch.

As for the formula, it is super creamy but not soft and doesn't break off when you apply it directly on your face from the tube. Since its a serum boosted skin tint, it can easily blend out with your fingers and really does melt into the skin like a serum!

Since it is a sheer/light coverage tint, I also feel like the shades are pretty forgiving when shade matching as well and I was easily able to find my color.

If you're on the market for something just to even out your skin tone and give you a glow, this skin tint is a great choice.

I've been on the hunt for a new cleanser for what feels like forever and I think this is the one - I'm in love!

Over the last few years, I've seen a ton of gel cleansers on the market, but not as many creamy cleansers, so this formula is so refreshing to see. The soft creamy texture lathers super easily and leaves your skin feeling clean and refreshed without that tight feeling that some cleansers can leave you with.

I also really love the scent! Since the line has such a close connection with Chinese Traditional Medicine, it has a beautiful, luxurious herbal scent which in my opinion is the perfect way to start off my nighttime skincare routine.

I've been using this product religiously for about 3 weeks once a day (sometimes twice) and definitely notice a difference in the over brightness in my skin thanks to the clarifying element of the cleanser. I

If you're on the hunt for a cleanser that give you the spa-in-a-bottle, try this one out!!

Say goodbye to dandruff!!

My fiancé has struggled with dandruff for the decade we've been together and honestly he was just convinced that there wasn't a solution. We've tried all of the drug store brands and while some of them would help, he'd always end up with his hair somehow being greasy as a result - basically just trading one problem for another.

As soon as I saw this product, I knew I had to give a it a go and I have to say - it is the best! He's been using both the Shampoo and Conditioner together regularly since January and the difference has been night and day.

No more flakes and gone are the days of him having to be self conscious about his dandruff. He's now getting more compliments than me on how shiny and healthy his hair is!

If you're looking for something to help with dandruff this stuff really works and I say give it a try!

If you are anything like me, getting acrylics is just too big of a commitment and waiting for nail polish to dry is a disaster waiting to happen. Enter the Chillhouse Chill Tips.

With cute, kitschy designs, this little box has everything you need for an easy and painless mani including glue, a file and orange stick (hello cuticles). The set has a variety of sizes so you can have the perfect fit and the instructions are super easy to follow.

I love how unique the designs are, but how low maintenance application is. It also doesn't hurt that the included glue doesn't damage my nail beds. Give these a try if you're looking for that trendy mani without breaking the bank!

Makeup Bag Must Have

These are something I think every makeup lover should have in their bag. These are small cotton swabs with a point on both sides. The pointed tips are perfect to help clean up a wandering wing, lipstick slip up or an eyebrow that decided she was a cousin rather than a sister.

I usually use these paired with a micellar water (I usually use Bioderma's), but you can also just use water depending on the product. They also come in a convenient little pouch making them super easy to take on the go.

Hurry up and add these babies to your kit!

Obsessed is an understatement! As I'm sure many of you can relate to, as I've gotten older so have my under eyes and powders just do not work like they used to for me.

This powder is just a game-changer. With one of the most finely milled powders I've come across, this product somehow manages to seamlessly smooth my under eyes and not accentuate dryness or texture. The powder itself is so soft and lightweight and doesn't alter existing colors if applied on top. I've used this powder to bake, as an all over setting powder and even over cream shadows to set and in all scenarios it works like a dream.

I'm always a little skeptical of these types of brightening serums or complexion boosters as a lot of them are just chopped full of glitter, but please DO NOT mistake this for one of those.

I must say this product gives just the most beautiful radiant glow without you ending up like Edward Cullen in the sun (No one wants to look like a sparkly vampire at the grocery store).

I've found that the super fine light-diffusing particles give the product a subtle blur effect and helps give the appearance of a more even skin tone. The serum texture is a dream and lends this product to blend seamlessly into this skin with no streaks and a comfortable wear throughout the day.

If you're looking to give your daily complexion a boost and are looking for that effortless dewey girl look, this is definitely a must have.

Having fine hair, I'm constantly on the hunt for a good hair oil. Enter, Verb's Ghost Oil. This lightweight hydrating oil has worked wonders for smoothing flyaways and taming frizz, while also keeping my crispy ends from being dry.

I like to apply one pump into my palms and comb it into the mids and ends of my hair. I then use the excess and smooth down any flyaways. It gives my hair a beautiful shine without weighing it down or making my hair feel or look greasy. If you're looking for a lightweight oil, this one should definitely be in your bag ;)

Best For Hold

This is a must have for brows, hands down! It works great for holding really any brow look in place: natural, brushed up and even the infamous feathered brow. I even love just combing a bit in my brows before a quick grocery trip for a brow pick me up!

Overall, the product has a strong hold, is super easy to use and malleable but doesn't clump up or make your brows look crunchy. I will say, I wish it came with a dedicated spoolie, but its definitely not a deal breaker for me.

If you're a "nothing ever holds my brows" type like me, give this product a shot--you won't be disappointed!

Better sleep!

I honestly did not grow up using a sleep mask, so the idea of blind folding myself before going to bed seemed super strange to me. That said, I've recently been having the toughest time falling asleep and staying asleep! Between my fiance leaving the TV on and his midnight snack trips, I had never thought about how much light might be impacting my ability to fall asleep and stay that way.

Enter the Slip Silk Sleep Mask! After a few nights of using this, I am totally Team Sleep Mask! The Slip Silk Mask material is so soft and plush and the elastic band is perfectly stretchy without being tight. I look forward to bedtime now, especially since I know I won't be tossing and turning waiting to fall asleep.

Do yourself a favor and get this mask!