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Empties #3

It's another round of empties, and we've got some heavy hitters in this bunch.

November New Product Line-Up

Things I'm excited about testing out in the next couple of weeks/months!

Makeup, Skincare, Review, New ProductsMelanie GravesNovember 13, 2017thayers, tan-lux, self-tanning, dior, dior lipstick, liquid lipstick, metallic lipstick, purlisse, sheet masks, new products, november new productComment

Favorite Holiday Lip Products For Under $7

To prepare for the holiday season, I've dug through my collection and picked out my 8 favorite lip products under $7 that I'll be loving in the fall/winter months.

Makeup, ReviewMelanie GravesNovember 9, 2017lipstick, drugstore, under $7, drugstore makeup, nyx, nyx cosmetics, nyx soft matte lip cream, nyx slip tease, essence, maybelline, revlon, liplinerComment

The Top 3: Glossier Makeup

There are a few brands that slowly creep into prominence in my collection - and Glossier has become one of them. Here are my 3 favorite products from their makeup line that I couldn't live without.

Makeup, Review, The Top 3Melanie GravesNovember 3, 2017glossier, glossier rep, cloud paints, glossier cloud paint, glossier boy brow, boy brow, glossier skin tint, skin tint, blush, foundation, eyebrows, browsComment

Sephora Sale Wishlisting

If you took one glance through my IG, you could confidently determine that I don't have any business purchasing more beauty products. But is now really the time to rationalize when the Sephora Rouge 20% off sale is upon us?!

Makeup, SkincareMelanie GravesOctober 31, 2017wishlist, sephora, sephora wishlist, farmacy, kat von d, amorepacific, violet voss, pat mcgrath, eyeshadowComment

The Top 3: Moisturizing Masks

Anytime my skin is dry, dull, tired, or needing a pick-me-up after spending too many nights Netflix bingeing, moisturizing and hydrating masks are my go-to every time.

The Top 3, Review, SkincareMelanie GravesOctober 30, 2017Comment

The Top 3: Facial Cleansers

As much as it pains me, I had spent many years thinking that a tight, dry face after cleansing signaled that my skin was "clean." I look back on those dark ages wishing I could slap that tortured face right into a vat full of moisturizer, but luckily those days are far gone.

Review, Skincare, The Top 3Melanie GravesOctober 22, 2017skincare, indie lee, glossier, glossier milky jelly cleanser, glossier rep, cleansers, facial cleansers, indie lee rosehip cleanser, dr roebucks, dr roebucks cleanser, dr roebucks cleanse natural nourishing creme cleanser, top 3, the top 3Comment

Empties #2

Sometimes when you're a bit of a beauty collector (guilty!) it seems like you're cracking open way more than you're actually finishing. I've been trying to get a lot better about making my way through products so they don't go to waste, so here's where I'm at since my last empties round.

Empties, Makeup, Skincare, Review, WellnessMelanie GravesOctober 15, 2017tatcha, huxley, glossier, tarte, tarte cosmetics, cosrx, empties, care of, vitamins, care of vitamins, erbaviva, arcona, sulfate free, cruelty free, veganComment

Modeling Mask-Off

A couple months ago, I decided to FINALLY give modeling masks a try. I had seen them floating around all over the place, and every time I saw an Instagram video of someone post-modeling mask, I thought DAMN - I neeeeed that glow. So I figured, instead of picking up one to test out, I'd try out four different brands and see who reigned supreme.

Review, Skincare, EmptiesMelanie GravesSeptember 5, 2017rubber mask, modeling mask, lindsay mask, collagen mask, glow recipe, urbanoutfitters, ettang, md's pick, biocare, tjmaxx, sculpting maskComment

Review: Milk Makeup Blur Liquid Matte Foundation

I feel like getting the chance to try the new Milk Makeup foundation came at the best time, when I'm actually ready for a bit of a 'foundation revival' in my routine

Makeup, ReviewMelanie GravesAugust 12, 2017milk makeup, milk makeup blur liquid matte foundation, foundation, makeup, matte foundation, reviewComment

Empties #1

Using up a product is one of the most satisfying feelings to me, especially when it comes to skincare. Sometimes I feel like my skincare products last FOREVER, so when I finally finish things up it's like "way to stick with it, now you may buy more things since there's more space on your shelf."

Skincare, Empties, WellnessMelanie GravesAugust 4, 2017Empties, Drunk Elephant, Hum Nutrition, Erbaviva, Caudalie, Herbivore, Rodin, Cosrx, Facial Oil, Vitamin C Serum, SupplementsComment

Let's begin

When I was very young, my earliest memories of skincare and beauty were of my mom's Pond's cold cream and her appropriately 80's fuchsia blush. Back then, I felt posh if I swiped on my Bonne Bell gloss and popped a little glitter gel on the lids (and maybe on the cheeks if I was really feeling myself).

Skincare, MakeupMelanie GravesJuly 31, 2017 Comments