As a beauty and lifestyle writer, I’ve tested dozens of lipsticks—some luxury tubes with expensive pricetags as well as a handful of drugstore picks. The latter, which was previously thought of as subpar, has come a long way. In fact, I’ve found that drugstore lipstick can be just as good as, if not better, than…
I’m sad to report that my highly sensitive, acne-prone skin can’t tolerate many foundations on the market. Mineral makeup is usually the only type of product that doesn’t make my face break out. I’ve been using the Alima Pure Foundation for a very long time. It’s done a fantastic job of covering up imperfections without…
I’ve always had issues when it comes to makeup. My skin is pretty sensitive and easily irritated, and many makeup products with fragrances or harsh chemicals can really do a number on my skin. Non-toxic makeup products usually don’t cause issues for me. I’ve been a beauty editor for a while now. I’ve tried a million…
Alima Pure Foundation has been my holy grail makeup product for almost a decade. I first discovered Alima Pure Satin Matte Foundation when I worked with the folks over at skinSALVATION acne clinic in San Francisco. They recommended this loose mineral foundation because it has buildable coverage, few ingredients, and most importantly, doesn’t irritate your…
When I first received the MERIT concealer in a mailer about a year ago, I honestly didn’t give it too much attention. I didn’t understand how this little stick was supposed to work as a concealer and foundation. How would this stick cover my entire face? Fast forward to a year later, and I went…
In case you haven’t noticed on TikTok, Ogee makeup is blowing up. Specifically, the clean beauty brand’s Crystal Contour Collection. Featuring three stick makeup products, the collection works to contour your face, add a beautiful highlight to your cheekbones, and create a pop of color. The Ogee brand includes both makeup (think tinted sculpted lip…
When I was in high school, I remember spending hours slinking through the beauty aisles at my local drugstore or Target. I loved seeing the latest product each brand came out with. I frequently tried to swatch products on my hands when I knew I shouldn’t (I mean, who doesn’t do this?). There’s nothing more…
I rarely like to switch up my foundation—I’m a diehard Alima Pure Satin Matte Foundation stan. However, when I saw that one of the best-selling foundations on Amazon was a brand I’d never heard of, I knew I had to purchase and write an honest Magic Minerals Airbrush Foundation review for my blog. Unfortunately, most…
I love traveling, but I don’t love packing for my adventures. There are some vacations where I will go balls to the walls and throw my whole closet into my suitcase. And there are other trips where I try to pack light and only include travel-friendly beauty products. I like to pack makeup in one…