Got any empties? We do. You know the ones– those products [anything from your makeup bag to cleaning supplies] that eventually run dry. They say we’re creatures of habit, but I’d like to think the real reason I can’t stop, won’t stop adding these items to my cart is that they’re really just THAT good….
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Your Best Beauty Secrets: Revealed
A few weeks ago we asked Y-O-U, our Living in Yellow community, to spill your secrets. Beauty secrets, that is. From skincare tips and tricks to haircare hacks, you did not disappoint. Turns out, we’re not very good at keeping secrets. Spoiler Alert: if you see me blotting my face with receipt paper, mind your…
Favorites from The tarte Holiday Collections
Disclosure: Thank you to tarte cosmetics and Shopstyle for sponsoring today’s post. All items were selected and loved by yours truly. Here at LIY, we like to think it’s never too early to start looking ahead. And by “looking ahead”, I mean start thinking about the holidays. Now I know what you might be thinking,…
What’s in My Makeup Bag? // Team LIY Beauty Favorites
“What are your favorite makeup products?” It’s a question we receive a lot here at LIY. And if you’re anything like me [Claire here, hi!], you’re constantly wondering what everyone else is using, in search of the latest and greatest beauty products. Sure, we all have a few tried and true favorites, but when I…
Best of LIY: Our Favorite Products
If you’ve followed along with us here at LIY for any length of time, then you probably already know we take our product reviews very seriously around these parts. With so many great [and not so great] products and brands out there, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to find the best of the best each…
FOUND: The Best Under Eye Concealer for Your Skin Type // 7 Brands Tested & Reviewed
They say the eyes are the window to the soul, but let’s face it. If you’re looking into my soul, the only thing you’re going to see is exhaustion. We all know life can wear us out and the majority of the time, the proof lives under our eyes. In attempt [keyword: attempt] to hide…
5 Nail + Lipstick Colors Perfect for Fall
Fall has [almost] fallen here in Indiana and the LIY team is itching to dive into all things autumn– including lipstick and nail colors [and piles of leaves, but that’s neither here nor there]. In order to save you a whole lot of time choosing a color at the nail salon + testing a million…
Jade Roller: Tested & Reviewed
By now, you’ve probably heard about the magical benefits of this little green instrument. If you haven’t, buckle up. Jade Rollers claim to improve blood flow, increases collagen production and skin elasticity [AKA prevent wrinkles], decrease puffiness, and a whole lot of goodness. Like I said, magic. But does this trendy tool actually work? We…
Current Beauty Favorites
Disclosure: Thank you to Macy’s and ShopStyle for sponsoring today’s post. All products were selected, purchased and styled by yours truly! Sometimes I find myself in the beauty department of a store perusing the aisles, wondering what the heck so many of the things are! Like hi, what’s the difference in BB Cream and CC…
FOUND: The Best Makeup Primer by Skin Type // 6 Brands Tested & Compared
Prime Time Makeup primers are a relatively new addition to my makeup bag. I’ve heard of their magical powers, but hadn’t fully explored their world yet. And to be completely honest, I had been a bit skeptical. What are they? Do they really work? Which brand is the best? Here’s where the LIY team comes…