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The Best Shades of Orange Blush for Brown Skin

The Best Shades of Orange Blush for Brown Skin

[ad name=”In Content Responsive Ad”] Many people don’t believe me when I tell them that Orange is a universal shade that works for Woman of Color. It’s almost as taboo as saying that all women can wear red lipstick, which they can. Plus I’ve already shown you how to rock a fabulous red lip like Taylor Swift in this post. Orange is a power color so I can see why it can be intimidating to wear. On darker skin tones, the color Orange truly shows it’s powered as it enhances even the deepest of browns helping the skin to look youthful…

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How to Pack Your Travel Makeup Bag.

How to Pack Your Travel Makeup Bag.

Packing a travel makeup bag can be a daunting task for someone like myself that owns enough makeup to fill up a section in Sephora. I’ve been traveling a lot lately and with three more trips in the book this year, and probably more to come, I’ve learned a couple of things when it comes to packing your travel makeup bag that can help ease the stress and anxiety of what to bring.  1. Make a list of outfit styles. When packing makeup for my travel bag I’ve found the easiest way to get a grasp on things is to…

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Beauty Blog Coalition Weekly Roundup

Beauty Blog Coalition Weekly Roundup

Follow my blog with Bloglovin BeautyTidbits: Looking for a does-everything moisturizer with SPF that sinks in instantly? Say goodbye to chalky, greasy SPF and check out this new gem from Mineral Fusion! TheFabZilla: Time for some #realtalk , Boys Vs. Men. Plus meet my boys from theTom Ford Lips and Boys collection! Lola’s Secret Beauty Blog: Cold Weather Skincare Tips to Keep Your Skin in Tip-Top Shape During the Winter! Painted Ladies: Sheila takes a look at the Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit – is it a must, or is it a bust? Being Melody: Sometimes Day Dates are just…

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Beauty Secrets Revealed with PONDS + Rockettes

Beauty Secrets Revealed with PONDS + Rockettes

This story is sponsored by Ponds but all opinions are my own. My skin care routine is no secret. I typically stick with products that are going to do two things. 1. Get my skin clean and 2. Keep it clear.  Now, I’m not one to workout in makeup. I’m usually always wiping my face and to me it’s just not appealing to see the foundation all over the towel. Plus the sweat mixed with the makeup can clog your pores and cause horrible breakouts. Before I head to the gym, I reach for a product like PONDS Cold Cream Cleaners.…

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It Cosmetics Radiance Palette- Get it for the Blush!

It Cosmetics Radiance Palette- Get it for the Blush!

Product provided for review. Let me set the stage. You see an amazing beauty product in the store, I mean the packaging alone has you sold, and everyone is raving about it. You pick it up, take it home, and can’t wait to try it out, only to find that well only one out of the three colors in the palette actually work for you and you’ve now spent “X” amount of dollars on a palette which is only 1/3 usable. This scenario often happens when it comes to women of color. Let’s be honest; most beauty products that are…

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