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Laura Mercier has been a makeup and beauty brand that I've been using for longer than I've been blogging (nearly 12 years). I've used a ton of her products in my routine off and on for years. Some I have loved and some I have liked. Most of the products are not necessarily groundbreaking but do stay consistent and true to what most of her customers have come to expect from the brand. Recently the Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Foundation went viral on TikTok and I realized that I have never done a proper review on it. I was first

Dark circles have never been a huge issue for me but as I have gotten older (I am now in my mid 40's), they are definitely more prominent than ever before. There are a ton of causes for dark under eye circles and even with doing all the recommended things, I still rely on my my makeup to help conceal that area and counteract the darkness. I have quite a few concealers that I use which give great coverage for under the eyes but sometimes I want something a bit more lightweight and brightening. There are a ton of great

Coat | Sweatshirt | Leggings | Socks | Sneakers Friday Finds 1.26 1. I just bought this rug for my living room and it is SO good. On sale for under $250 for the 9'x12'!!! 2. Wide leg trouser style jeans are trending for spring and this pair is so classic. And there are tons of different washes to choose from. 3. There are so many good faux floral options here. A great way to bring some spring vibes into your home without little to no maintenance. 4. Another pair of denim that are on my wishlist for spring are

Recirculating this blog post because I still love the idea of dressing casually but still keeping everything polished and elevated. This post originated from a lunch with a girlfriend where I was wearing an outfit similar to the above picture and she remarked at how comfortable yet not messy I looked. I think her exact words were "how can you manage to look so relaxed yet still so put together?!" Not that I wanted this post to be tooting my own horn (though I am never against some positive self talk - I did look cute that day LOL), but that

When these Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Glossy Balms launched, they were an instant hit. And even a few years later, they are still hugely popular and one of my personal favorite lip formulas to wear. Hourglass makes a ton of my makeup staples such as their Vanish Concealer, their Translucent Powder and their Vanish Blush Sticks just to name a few. But the Volumizing Glossy Balms are truly amazing. They are a 3-in-1 hybrid lip formula that blends a lip balm and a gloss with a subtle plumping effect. I have almost all of their shades so I thought I would

The beginning of the year is always one of the biggest time for new beauty launches and there have been quite a few new ones that I LOVE! Summer Fridays has been a brand that I've used and enjoyed for years. They manage to make great products at reasonable price points - and the buzz surrounding each new launch is always big. Lip Oils have been a huge trend in the beauty industry for the past 2 years and brands continue to put out their own lip oil formulations to meet this demand. It's a nice idea blending a lip

I am a HUGE fan of Tarte makeup and have so many products from them that I absolutely LOVE. I know they are quite a popular brand on social media and many things seemed overhyped but I personally have loved about 95% of everything I have purchased from them. From foundation, to concealer, to blush and the uber popular Maracuja Juicy Lips. I bought a few of the original Maracuja Juicy Lips when they first launched and then bought the plumping version which I also loved. They are a creamy, super moisturizing lip formula that makes my lips look and

I have had quite a few Natasha Denona eyeshadow palettes over the years and they have all been absolutely amazing! From pigment, to texture, quality and application, they are some of the best powder eyeshadow formulas I've tried. If you are unfamiliar with Natasha Denona, she is a celebrity makeup artist who worked for many years in the fashion and beauty space. She launched her namesake line after nearly 25 years. And it has been a hit with makeup artists as well as consumers. She has managed to bridge the gap with products that perform well and are suitable for

Pajamas Friday Finds 1.19 1. I put up a question box on my Instagram stories asking for Korean skincare recommendations. This plumping toner/essence was suggested a ton so I already ordered one to try! 2. Miles is a huge art lover and is constantly painting/drawing/crafting so I ordered him this painting mat. I love that it keeps everything contained in one place. 3. OMG these slippers look so comfy and cozy! And they are on sale. 4. The front of this sweater looks simple but the back is absolutely stunning! Such a statement piece. 5. This. Coat. A casual piece

Lipsticks are my beauty weakness. Out of all the makeup categories, I definitely have the most lipsticks, glosses and lip oils. And so many are in varying shades of neutrals but there are a handful that I consider the perfect everyday lip color. Shades that aren't too nude on my lips and give me just enough color but still go with any eye or cheek combination I want to do. They are suitable for a more casual lifestyle but would also be a great option for the workplace. None of these are too glittery, too glossy or too over the