Makeup

If you are looking for full-coverage makeup recommendations, you will not find them here. I want my skin to look better, not like it is covered in a ton of “stuff.” I love a good tinted moisturizer, bronzer, or concealer, or an innovative foundation that makes my skin look healthier, not made up.

My reviews are not tailored to male readers, but I guarantee every product I use is daytime- and dude-friendly.

Want a foundation that looks like skin? Start with my Jones Road What The Foundation review.

Ready to splurge? Here is my Westman Atelier liquid foundation verdict.

Your Lips Need Sunscreen Too. These Are the SPF Lip Balms I Reapply.

Your Lips Need Sunscreen Too. These Are …

SPF on your lips is one of those things that sounds obvious once someone points it out. Lip skin has no melanin, no sebaceous glands, and thins with age faster than almost anywhere else on the face. Standard lip balm…

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Two New Jones Road Miracle Balm Shades Reviewed. Here’s Which One Won Me Over.

Two New Jones Road Miracle Balm Shades …

Before and after shots included. Steadily climbing into the beauty stratosphere, Jones Road expands its range with mindful and impressive launches. Today, the Miracle Balm color wheel adds two new swatches with the addition of Pinched Cheeks and Cocoa Bronze.…

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Jones Road Makeup Brushes Review: Which Ones Are Worth It?

Jones Road Makeup Brushes Review: Which Ones …

Jones Road’s tool lineup might surprise you. Jones Road Beauty is part of my self-care routine for three main reasons: simplicity, efficacy, and aesthetic. After covering a few of my favorites in detail (that would be Miracle Balm, Face Pencil,…

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Jones Road Miracle Balm Happy Hour: Beautiful, But Not for Me

Jones Road Miracle Balm Happy Hour: Beautiful, …

And I’m still not able to pull off the shimmer look. I promise this will be super quick. If you’re not familiar with my favorite Jones Road Miracle Balm, please read my, much more in-depth post about the Au Naturel…

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The Jones Road Gel Bronzer Looks Like Skin (But Better…)

The Jones Road Gel Bronzer Looks Like …

Yes, there are before and afters! Now that the summer weather is in full swing, I am trading my What The Foundation touch ups for a subtle bronzer application. A few months ago, Jones Road added bronzing powders to their…

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Jones Road Face Pencil Review: The Easiest Concealer I Have Used.

Jones Road Face Pencil Review: The Easiest …

The easiest concealer you’ll ever use. And it comes in 25 shades. Good to know: Jones Road also makes The Neutralizer Pencil, in 9 shades, designed specifically for under the eyes. My favorite under-eye shade, formerly Face Pencil #11, now…

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My Sephora Spring Sale Picks

My Sephora Spring Sale Picks

Emerging from the wicked winter feels good, doesn’t it? In New England, Spring is officially here and I’m ready to make some self-care switches for the season. And since nothing is more tempting than a good sale, this post highlights…

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Jones Road Miracle Balm Au Naturel Review: Did I Need It?

Jones Road Miracle Balm Au Naturel Review: …

My review of the balm that confused me at first… and then made all the difference. A little backstory I have always had a soft spot for multitaskers for the face. If it saves time and makes my travel bag…

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