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UPDATED 2019 The Best Sweat Proof Makeup Products for a Long-Wearing, Full Face Look

October 7, 2020

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Is there anything more annoying than spending all that time to look cute, only to have your makeup melt off your face at the first sign of moisture?

*Cue those awful memories flooding in…*

I grew up in a very, very rainy place. It poured basically every other day, but unfortunately, I was still required to crawl out of bed and drag myself to school. Which, may I add, was spread out among about 20 buildings with almost no covered walkways to be found. (I mean, this is Hawaii after all- it’s tropical and beautiful all the time, right? Riiight.)

The point is there exists tons of reasons why moisture-proof makeup is a must. Whether you live in a perpetual rainstorm, enjoy exercising but still want to look cute, work super long hours, or want to go swimming on the first date, this makeup is made for you!

Keep on reading to see my top picks for the best sweat-proof, water-proof, exercise-proof, life-proof makeup. Let’s get started!

*UPDATED: New products have been released since this post was originally published. In order to keep this info current and super helpful, I have changed some of my top sweat proof makeup picks to keep up with the times. I plan on updating consistently as new products are released!

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Travel Makeup Kit for Special Events & Memorable Moments || Wedding Makeup

October 7, 2020

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My baby brother is getting married, which means my carry-on and I are skipping off to New York!

This is uncharted territory for me; having to actually put myself together on a trip. Aside from my promotional trip to Maui with Ulta Beauty last summer, I’m pretty content looking like a basket case on vacation. Minimal makeup because I don’t like wasting time applying it in the morning. Minimal clothes because I want to save space, and honestly, leggings are wearing a theoretical hug. I’m there to enjoy new experiences, and I can’t do that if my jeans and suffocating my butt.

So, here’s the deal. This travel makeup kit isn’t exactly minimal in the variety of products. It’s still kind of a lot of stuff. But what it does have going for it is that you’ll be ready for pretty much anything. I don’t know exactly what kind of look I’ll be wearing to my brother’s wedding. And I probably won’t know until that day. But whatever it is, I’ll be prepared.

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My Go-To Travel Skincare Routine (Favorite products, tips + more!)

October 7, 2020

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So THIS is how I avoid skin freak-outs & meltdowns while traveling…

Real talk here- my skin is rather persnickety. Sometimes, it’s just downright arrogant. It knows what it wants and it’s not stopping (or behaving) until very specific needs are met.

Does this sound familiar?

Even if your skin isn’t all that sensitive, sometimes it just decides to have a meltdown. Oftentimes, these meltdowns come at the moment when most want to avoid them, which is when we are traveling away from the comforts of home, and possibly taking lots of photos.

It used to happen to me all the time, and it wasn’t fun. These days, I know exactly what my skin needs to remain radiant, acne and flake free no matter what kind of climate I’m traveling in.

Read on to see my travel skincare routine, including all my favorite products and my best tips for making sure your skin stays photo-ready!

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