Barcelos Beauty Category
Winter Morning + Evening Skincare Routine
Posted on December 6, 2019 2 Comments
Winter has finally come to San Jose, which means that the rainy season has come and the average temperature has consistently dipped into the 50s and below. With that change in the weather comes a change in my skincare routine. But before we begin, here’s a few caveats. Everyone’s skin is different and mine is […]
Liz’s Hot Takes: GlossiWEAR
Posted on July 17, 2019 Leave a Comment
Hits (few), misses (many), and some helpful suggestions for merch I’d actually buy.
Yet Another Glossier Post: Seattle Haul + Current Favorites
Posted on July 3, 2019 1 Comment
It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these Glossier fangirl sort of posts, so I figured I’d update you on my favorites and share my experience at the Seattle pop-up.
Spring Makeup Shakeup
Posted on April 5, 2019 Leave a Comment
Corals? For spring? Groundbreaking. This roundup of peach and coral eye, lip, and cheek products are how I’m shaking up my makeup for spring.
Beauty Empties: November-December 2018
Posted on January 22, 2019 Leave a Comment
You don’t know how you really feel about something until you finish it up and are faced with the decision of replacing it or moving on.
Five Favorite Fall Lipsticks
Posted on November 15, 2018 Leave a Comment
Since fall is well and truly upon us — there’s finally a nip in the San Jose air, the pumpkin spice beer is flowing, and it’s darker and darker every night — I thought I’d share five of my favorite lip products that make me feel extra autumnal.
Beauty Box Battle: August 2018 + July 2018 Update
Posted on September 7, 2018 Leave a Comment
Yeah yeah, I know it’s already September. Between writer’s block and travel, I didn’t find the time to knock this out until now.
Beauty Boxes Made Me Buy It
Posted on August 2, 2018 3 Comments
Either by trying similar things repeatedly or finding a cheaper alternative to a product I’ve tried, these are things I wouldn’t be using now if I hadn’t tried them in a subscription first.
My Travel Makeup Bag
Posted on July 26, 2018 3 Comments
This summer has seen me on the road more than usual. By the end of this month, I’ll have taken planes, trains, and automobiles to get around California. I’ve been trying to curb my overpacking excesses and I think I’ve finally nailed my travel makeup and toiletries.
Beauty Box Battle: July 2018 + June 2018 Update
Posted on July 24, 2018 1 Comment
I spent more weekends away than I did at home this July, and that had an impact on how last month’s beauty box haul ranked.
