At this point, you have probably heard of or tried something from Glossier. The Insta-famous brand is known for its millennial pink packaging and cool girl (and guy) models and brand reps that sport the minimal-makeup-I-don't-really-need-makeup kind of look. The release of a new item in their lineup is met with a strong social media … Continue reading full glossier review: the good, the okay, & the pass
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marc jacobs beauty review
Today we're diving into the world of luxury makeup. Well, Marc Jacobs Beauty specifically...This brand initially caught my attention due to its sleek, minimal packaging as well as the overall rave reviews that I kept encountering over and over. The price tag kept me away for a while longer, but I recently acquired a few … Continue reading marc jacobs beauty review
facial gua sha: what is it and does it work?
If you scrolled through your Instagram feed or read beauty articles any time this past year, you would have seen the jade roller. This gadget that faintly resembles a razor and made of the green gemstone has been gracing (and grazing) the faces of bloggers, celebrities, and beauty enthusiasts alike. More recently, facial gua sha … Continue reading facial gua sha: what is it and does it work?
trash talk 3: spring 2018
It's that time again...it's time to talk about trash. In this blog series, I show you all the products that I have used up in the past several months and provide a thorough review on them. It's a way for me to give well-informed thoughts on these products as well as to motivate myself to … Continue reading trash talk 3: spring 2018
scent memory: perfume
Perfume is such a personal beauty item. It evokes powerful imagery, nostalgia, and mood. Scent choices can change depending on season and with time, but it has the transformative to elicit memories and influence your state of mind (aromatherapy, right?). Here, I want to share four of my favorite scents that I have cherished for … Continue reading scent memory: perfume
top 10 korean and japanese skincare favorites
I always emphasize that skincare is more important than makeup. When you take care of your skin, makeup application is easier and you can wear less makeup (if you choose to, that is). Also, I typically spend more time without makeup than with it so I enjoy caring for my skin and experimenting with different … Continue reading top 10 korean and japanese skincare favorites
warm eyeshadow palettes: ABH modern renaissance vs. tarte tartelette toasted
Hello! Today, I will be reviewing two popular eyeshadow palettes. The Modern Renaissance from Anastasia Beverly Hills was released almost two years ago and has been well-loved by the beauty community. The Tartelette Toasted Palette is Part 3 of a trilogy of Tarte's eyeshadow palettes; it was released a little under two months ago. I … Continue reading warm eyeshadow palettes: ABH modern renaissance vs. tarte tartelette toasted
trash talk: fall 2017
It's time to talk trash again! In case you didn't see Part 1, the Trash Talk series is where I share all the makeup, skincare, body care, and hair products that I have finished up recently. I have accumulated these items from the past 5 months. Since most of the items have been completely used … Continue reading trash talk: fall 2017
new physician’s formula butter highlighter review
For a while, it was tough to find a quality highlighter at the drugstore. Nowadays, there are plenty to choose from. A recent one to join the highlighter game is the Physician's Formula Butter Highlighter. If you've been following along on the Prudence Profile, you know that my absolute favorite bronzer is the Physician's Formula … Continue reading new physician’s formula butter highlighter review
everlane denim review: #DamnGoodDenim
Everlane has been a brand that has intrigued me for quite a while. Their line of clothing, shoes, and bags are meticulously thought out in terms of design, quality, cost, and ethical production. Their mission is "Radical Transparency," which means they work with factories around the world to produce their goods while ensuring employees are … Continue reading everlane denim review: #DamnGoodDenim
fenty beauty review
Hi! Today I am excited to share my review of the new line, Fenty Beauty, by Rihanna. This collection debut last Friday (September 8) exclusively at Sephora and FentyBeauty.com. I picked up the collection the following day and have been testing it out for the week. Normally, I like to take my time using products … Continue reading fenty beauty review
top 5 summer lip colors
Happy Summer! I hope everyone enjoyed their 4th of July. With the recent festivities, we are very much in the thick of summer. Does anyone have any fun travel plans coming up? For me, I have a couple fun weekends planned, a music festival, camping, and a trip out to North Carolina (my first time … Continue reading top 5 summer lip colors