$20 Drugstore Run: The Best Foundation In The Seattle Suburbs
Did you guys know that weed is legal up here? I’m STILL in Washington, home of 20,000 “Teriyaki” restaurants, which I’m convinced is the term adopted by white people in the Northwest to refer to every...
View ArticleYou Asked: When It Comes To Makeup, Which Products Should I Spend More Money On?
Happy Friday, everybody! Here's today's video. If you want to send me some questions or Beyonce lyrics, I would be delighted! Submit them via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, OR leave them in the...
View Article3 College Makeup Picks From An Actual College Student
Summer has flown by and it's about time to start cracking some books that aren't trashy beach reads. Yes, I'm talking about going back to school. As much as y'all love your products, are you really...
View ArticleConcealer, Lipstick & Makeup Remover On A $10 Budget
Like me, I know a lot of readers here are on a tight budget. So I figured I'd visit my favorite place in the world, Target (!), and scoop up some budget beauty to review. Here I can always find clean,...
View ArticleThe Best Drugstore Brands For Vegan And Cruelty-Free Makeup
Hey, everyone, I’m back with some more budget beauty recommendations! This time I'm focusing on drugstore brands that produce vegan, cruelty-free, and/or “natural” beauty products. I myself am not...
View Article3 Products To Buy At Duane Reade's Look Boutique
Drugstore beauty aisles get longer and fancier all the time. xoVain has a few favorite drugstore brands, such as Maybelline, Revlon, and Wet 'N Wild, but there are so many others. On a recent visit to...
View ArticleGet Perfectly Defined Brows With This $3 Kit
I like my natural brows. I like them even more when they're filled in. That said, I’ve never felt the need to spend $20 (or more) on brow products. I’m so lazy and cheap that I’ve filled my brows in...
View Article7 Rich Fall Shades For Lipstick Hoarders On A Budget
Vampy lips are always in style for fall, and I couldn't be happier about it. Slowly, I've been pulling my favorite dark wine and raspberry lippies back into rotation, while adding a few newbies to my...
View Article3 Not-So-Great Drugstore Products To Avoid
We are all aware that what works for others doesn't necessarily work for us. From lackluster mascara to clumpy foundation to powder eyeliner with MAJOR fallout, our friends at College Fashion tried...
View ArticleBudget Beauty: College Packing List Edition
If there’s ever a time in life to save money on makeup, it’s college. I didn’t even have a beauty budget when I went to college--and not as in, “No need for a budget, LET’S GO TO SEPHORA!” but more...
View ArticleThe Best Drugstore Nude Lipsticks (And A Couple Of Lemons)
I’ve been against nude lipsticks for the longest time, but I finally decided it was time to bite the lipstick bullet and find one that works for me. Since I’m on a budget, I headed straight for the...
View ArticleThe Best & Worst Drugstore Mascaras, From $1 To $16
Pro: There are so many awesome drugstore mascaras at various price points. Con: It can be overwhelming to pick one. Pro: I did the legwork for you. Con: None! Except my eye gets really red! Let’s go!...
View Article7 Products That Made Me Reconsider Drugstore Makeup
I’m the first to admit it, I can be a total snob when it comes to beauty products. I have no idea where it came from--my mother has never washed her face with anything other than a bar of Dove and her...
View Article3 Drugstore Dupes For NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer
My favorite concealer is probably NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer. Not only does it cover blemishes well, it also makes my skin look brighter and more radiant. But $29 for concealer is a little steep, so...
View Article5 Drugstore Beauty Products To Buy In 2015
New beauty product launches are always exciting, but affordable drugstore beauty launches are even better. Because you can buy way more product and also load up on a bunch of candy on your way out....
View ArticleThe Best Beauty Advice I Learned In 2014
Since my August 4 debut on xoVain, I’ve taken my beauty game to the next level. Coming up with and executing my stories has given me the best excuse ever to experiment with tools and tricks I’ve always...
View Article2 Underrated European Drugstore Brands To Try
Drugstore brands such as Maybelline and Rimmel receive a lot of praise and attention, and for good reason. (I often shout about Maybelline mascara from all rooftops.) But there are other drugstore...
View ArticleMy New Favorite Hot Pink Eyeshadow, Plus COTW!
I know I already wrote about the new Nonie Creme Colour Prevails line--specifically the awesome Mannequin Hands CC Cream Base Coat. However, I recently got to try out a few of the Eye Shimmer Powders...
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