Tag: beauty
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Life Is Balance… and I Still Haven’t Mastered It
If there’s one thing motherhood has taught me, it’s that life is all about balance—and yet, I still haven’t mastered it. I used to believe that if I just worked hard enough, planned well enough, and stayed on top of everything, I could juggle it all: motherhood, work, health, home, and everything in between. But…
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How My Skincare Has Evolved — And Why Yours Should Too
I used to think I had my skincare routine figured out. For years, my bathroom shelf was stocked with Vitamin C serums in the morning, retinol serums at night, and a rotation of actives to “keep my skin in check.” But as time went on, I started noticing something — my skin was changing. Not…
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Affordable Long-Wear, Sweat-Proof Makeup to Beat the Heat This Summer
Discover the best affordable long-wear, sweat-proof makeup products to survive summer heat and humidity. From primers to foundations, setting sprays & brow gels, build a flawless, melt-proof routine on a budget.
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New in PR: Deep Cleans, Hair Microbiomes & Banana Jellies?!
This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my content! There’s nothing like a good mail week — and this past one has been packed with some seriously exciting PR packages. From…
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Mini Beauty & Skincare Reviews You Didn’t Ask For (But I’m Sharing Anyway!)
Honest reviews of skincare and makeup from L’Oreal, Maybelline, La Roche-Posay, SkinCeuticals & more. Find out what worked, what flopped, and what’s worth your money.
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Bushbalm Dark Spot Routine Review for Underarm Hyperpigmentation (As Someone Who Waxes)
Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get discussed enough: underarm hyperpigmentation. If you’re like me and you wax regularly, you probably know the struggle of dealing with irritation, ingrown hairs, and the dark spots that can follow. I’ve been testing out the Bushbalm Dark Spot Exfoliating Scrub and Dark Spot Oil as part of their…
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Why I’m Rethinking the Slick-Back Bun Life
Let’s talk about it—the slick-back bun. She’s cute. She’s polished. She makes you feel like that girl. But after months of rocking her regularly, I had to ask myself: at what cost? I posted recently about how that tension was giving what it needed to give… until it wasn’t. My edges started whispering for help.…
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5 OG Holy Grail Beauty Products Every Beauty Influencer Should Have on Deck
In a world where new beauty drops happen faster than you can hit “add to cart,” there are some makeup products that have earned their permanent place in our kits. These are the tried-and-true staples—the OGs—that never let us down. Whether you’re going full glam or just doing a quick face for content creation, these…
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What is Shampoo?
Shampoo is a fundamental hair care product designed to cleanse the scalp and hair by removing dirt, oil, product buildup, and other impurities. It plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy scalp and ensuring that hair remains fresh, clean, and manageable. How Does Shampoo Work? Shampoo contains cleansing agents called surfactants, which help break…
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Loving Our Hair: A Black Mom’s Journey to Nurturing Black Hair
As a Black mom to Black girls, caring for their hair is more than just a routine—it’s a tradition, a bond, and an act of love. Our hair carries history, culture, and beauty, and it’s my responsibility to ensure my daughters grow up knowing that their hair is worthy of love and care. I want…
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