(Make it)…Coloured Raine

In an effort to break out of my makeup brand comfort zone, I decided this summer that I would try new brands. Colourpop, NYX, and Wet n Wild are my typically my go tos for lippies. I had been hearing a buzz about Coloured Raine on social media. Black owned Cruelty Free (certified through PETA)…

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Forever Matte

Soooooo if you follow me on Insta (gritnamedkash) you saw the video I posted yesterday of some lipsticks with amazing staying power. Milani….nopeLipsense…..nahhhBelieve it or not, it's Ruby Kisses!Yup from the beauty supply store for 1.99 It's a liquid-cream formula that dries to matte finish. The shades range from neutral, pinks, reds, chocolates and some…

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Shea Moisture Heatless Curl Stretch Gel

I tried the new Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Heatless Curl Stretch Gel (that’s a long name) and I loved it! Despite the recent uproar over “the commercial” I was not about to burn my products in effigy. BUT that’s another story I won’t get in to. Simply put, I love SM and they’ll keep…

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Milani Color Statement 

I’m sure everyone has heard about Milani cosmetics by now however, I believe it’s often overlooked because it’s considered a “drugstore” brand. Milani has a full range of colors and finishes priced at 6.00/each, that will suite any skin tone.  Milani Matte collection These charts are really true to tone. I like that about Milani there’s…

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Hair to be Envii’d 

So guys, you know finding for a hair care line that produces ultimate styling results, affordable, and is healthy for your hair is like searching for a needle in a haystack.  Envii haircare has all that and more.  Adrianne White, founder and CEO of Envii Hair Care created a full line of hair care products…

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I Went Bare…

In late November a fellow MUA I know by the name of Karma launched her own line of beauty bars. I was one of the lucky ones to get my hands on a full size bar.  I filled out a short questionner giving some details about my skin type & problem areas. This helped choose…

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Ipsy Bag: December 

This was a beautiful holiday bag. A fuzzy red clutch with gold hardware.  Enclosed: *Aurora Intensively Precise eyeliner in: Blackberry (black) (7.99) @aurora cosmetics.com This eyeliner has a felt tip and draws on like a pen You have to have a steady hand because once it’s on, it’s on. I like it because it doesn’t…

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Don’t Believe the Hype

This will be a series of products that I’ve tried because “everyone” said it was the “go to” product and I was sadly disappointed. One thing I will not do is hype up a product for pay or props. First up Miss Jessie’s Jelly Soft Curls I’ve tried Pillow Soft Curls and loved it. So…

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I’m an ipster

For the last four months, I’ve been telling myself that I would slow down, curve, even stop shopping for makeup. I have an overabundance of lipsticks, palettes, just makeup in general that I never use. Well about that….. Between Black Friday, Cyber Monday and basically every time I left my house……Ive come to terms with…

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