Spoiled Pretty

Dear Carissa,

I had the pleasure of reading through your site and I love your recommendations.

I know on your site, you recommend monistat, but I have heard that this can aggravate people with acne prone skin.

I am 35 now I have noticed my pores around my nose and cheek area are enlarging, and all foundations seem to just emphasize them.

I have tried a few primers, … Read More…

Powdered Eye Liners

Eye liner; friend and foe. Perfectly lined eyes are so beautiful and the cornerstone of most looks, but getting it on evenly is the bane of most women’s morning routines. This new generation of powdered liner is easier to apply than a gel or a pencil because they don’t slip around. You won’t get a completely precision look like a liquid line… Read More…

Makeup I Use & Jane Iredale’s Latest

What you see below is the makeup I packed for our California trip (brushes and skincare not included obvs). All were things I bought (save for the CARGO bronzer and theBalm shadow) in spite of there being plenty of makeup scattered around my office sent by companies wanting me to review it all. I do have a Japonesque case filled with makeup that I love using when t… Read More…

Before and After Photos; Makeup in Your 20′s

Life got a little overwhelming recently, so I decided to take on an intern. This is Danielle, my right hand gal. She’s as sweet as she is beautiful and I couldn’t wait to get her in my chair so I could highlight what makeup in your 20′s should look like.

Think about enhancing, and not covering. You’re looking for a little boost of … Read More…

Supporting Local Companies; Sanitas

What started out as a few high-potency skin treatments used by estheticians has blossomed over the past 20 years into a full skin and body care line based right here in Boulder, Colorado.

What I like most about the line are their products that target specific concerns that other lines miss. Their Callus Cream ($30) softens and retextures rough patches … Read More…

Daneen over at the super popular beauty mega site Spoiled Pretty, was kind enough to devote a portion of her Bridal Beauty Week to a few tips from yours truly for the best in bridal makeup. They’re the tried and true products I keep close by and use on every bride. Enjoy!

Bridal Makeup Must-Haves

Dear Carissa- Finding the Right Primer

Powdered Eye Liners

Makeup I Use & Jane Iredale’s Latest

Before and After Photos; Makeup in Your 20′s

Supporting Local Companies; Sanitas

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