Setting powder has many functions: setting foundation, mattifying the skin, absorbing excess oil or diffusing light on the skin. Liquid and cream foundations need to be set after application to help your foundation stay on longer and setting powder gives your face a softer look. Setting powder can also be used on top of mineral foundations to soften the appearance. Types of Setting Powders Trying to find the right setting powder can be overwhelming because there are different types of setting powders to choose from so listed below is a description of each type of setting powder: Loose Powder – This is powder comes in a jar and comes in…

Beauty Box 5* is a subscription service and costs $12 a month. In each box you receive 5+ products (worth $35+) and are mostly full sizes with occasional deluxe sample sizes. The products you receive in each beauty box are from brands you recognize as well as innovative indie brands and shipping is free on U.S. subscriptions and Canadian subscriptions ship for $3. The theme of this month’s beauty box is “Lash Bash”. I am all about everything lashes and eyes so let’s see what is inside the box! There are 5 products inside the box (4 are full size and 1 is deluxe sample size). Here is a breakdown…

I think it’s fair to say that we have all woken up with an angry blemish or crazy dark circles under our eyes and struggled to hide them with a dab of concealer (usually while half asleep). There are so many concealer options and formulas to choose from and it can be tricky to find the right one for you, so here are some tips & tricks to help you find the right concealer: Concealer Options When it comes to concealer, there are different coverage options, so listed below is a description of each coverage option: Full Coverage: – Generally these are quite thick formulas packaged in sticks and pots…

I am excited to announce my new Beauty 101 makeup series! This series was inspired by the fact that some of us feel overwhelmed by makeup and can’t quite master makeup basics so I will be starting the series with foundation so let’s get started! Finding The Best Foundation For Your Skin Type – It’s always obvious when someone is wearing a foundation that is cakey or isn’t the right shade for their skin tone so it’s important to get this step right because the point of foundation is not to look like you have layers of makeup on, but to help your skin look its best so the first…