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My Honest LUSH Review Part Five
I don't know exactly what goes on in the LUSH labs, but it's probably safe to assume that it's full of experimentation. Tofu and ginger in your shampoo, sea salt in your toothpaste, lavender oil in your mouthwash--these sound like unusual ingredients, but LUSH manages to make it work, and every visit offers a new sensory experience.
By Kaitlin Shanks17 days ago in Blush
My Honest Fresh Skincare Review Part Two
With Fresh's extensive product range, I knew I wouldn't be able to stop at one review. Theoretically, you could replace your entire skincare routine with Fresh products, including your lip balm. However, this guide doesn't cover every item in their collection. Instead, this review dives into a selection of Fresh serums, essences and cleansers, making it easier for you to make an informed purchase--or at least think about some new samples to try.
By Kaitlin Shanks2 months ago in Blush
My Honest Farmacy Skincare Review
If you ask me, the best skincare products feel less like a soup of lab-synthesized chemicals and more like a refreshing lotion made from veggies and fruits. Farmacy appears to strike this balance, and after eyeing this brand in Ulta for a while, I finally had the chance to try their serums and creams. Using this brand felt like taking a milk-and-honey bath, and if you think your skin could use a treat, follow along with this honest, non-sponsored Farmacy review.
By Kaitlin Shanks2 months ago in Blush
My Honest Rhode Review
Rhode has been on my list for a while. Unfortunately, only one Sephora in my area carries this brand, so it took a couple of months for me to try enough products. I'm not sure why Rhode is so exclusive, but I'll admit that trying their viral formulas made me feel like a rich influencer. Unfortunately, I'm still working on the "rich" part (and the "influencer" part)--but in the meantime, you can see what I thought in this honest, non-sponsored Rhode review.
By Kaitlin Shanks2 months ago in Blush
What Happened to Proactiv?
During the 2000s, I remember watching a paid advertisement featuring actress Vanessa Williams introducing the Proactiv skin care line. My then-teen cousin was suffering from severe acne on her face and was looking for a solution to get rid of her dark spots.
By Gladys W. Muturi4 months ago in Blush
My Honest Fresh Lip Care Review
While Fresh is famous for its skincare formulas that emphasize botanical oils and floral scents, the brand also has a line of lip care products that may nourish your lips, remove dead skin, and add color and shine. The color options are a little limited, but with balms, oils and creams to choose from, it's easy to find your preferred shade and texture. Follow along on my lip care adventures with my honest, non-sponsored Fresh review.
By Kaitlin Shanks4 months ago in Blush
My Honest Fresh Skincare Review
With patterned boxes, gold-tinted oils and delicate rose petals, Fresh sells an image that's simultaneously vintage and modern. When I see this brand at Sephora, I always imagine an influencer in a ruffled dress applying these creams and serums at her antique makeup table. Unfortunately, I don't have any makeup videos to share--but I do have an honest, non-sponsored Fresh review that dives into the reality behind the mystique.
By Kaitlin Shanks4 months ago in Blush
My Honest Charlotte Tilbury Skincare Review
With flashy displays and gold-toned packaging, Charlotte Tilbury seems more like a luxury brand for celebrities than a makeup line you'd find in a department store. Still, Charlotte Tilbury has found a home in Ulta, Sephora and hundreds of malls. If you're thinking about adding a little glam to your life, find out what to expect with my honest, non-sponsored Charlotte Tilbury review.
By Kaitlin Shanks4 months ago in Blush
Sheer Beauty Trends: The Rise of Sheer Makeup and the Barely‑There Look
Somewhere between the full‑glam era of 2016 and the “I swear I’m not wearing makeup” TikTok tutorials of today, sheer beauty quietly slipped in and changed everything. People got tired. Tired of baking their faces like a tray of cookies. Tired of contouring until their cheekbones could cut glass. Tired of pretending they woke up with laminated brows and poreless skin. And so, the pendulum swung—hard—toward sheer beauty, the trend that whispers instead of screams.
By Total Apex Entertainment & Sports5 months ago in Blush
Natural Nails Take Over as Bold Nail Art Finally Steps Aside
mewhere between the chrome‑dipped claws of 2022 and the “I swear these are my real nails” TikTok close‑ups of today, natural nails quietly staged a coup. And honestly? No one saw it coming. For years, nail trends were basically an arms race—longer, shinier, louder, more rhinestones, more decals, more “how do you even function with those” energy. But now? The vibe has shifted. Hard.
By Total Apex Entertainment & Sports5 months ago in Blush
A Life on the Court: Discipline, Silence, and the Love That Shapes Andreas Szakacs
Andreas Szakacs represents a life shaped by discipline, repetition, and quiet emotional depth. His journey is not defined only by tennis, but by the way he lives through it—day after day, moment after moment, with focus that rarely breaks.
By Andreas szakacs6 months ago in Blush
My Honest Fenty Skin Review
With rave reviews across social media, Fenty Skin seems to go viral at least once a month. These formulas emphasize fruits, oils and butters, leading to beloved products like the award-winning Butta Drop. I couldn't resist jumping on the hype train, and when I found Fenty Skin products at Sephora, I took home a few samples and tried their serums in-store.
By Kaitlin Shanks6 months ago in Blush
