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Sephora Sale Fall 2022

Posted on October 25, 2022October 27, 2022 by mckennahbybee

Hi guys! Today I’m sharing all my picks for the Sephora sale coming up – my ride or dies + products I’ve been wanting to try. Details for when you can shop based on your status listed below! Any one can sign up to be a Sephora Insider & as you spend money you work your way up. The sale runs thru 11/7.

Rogue – 20% off starts 10/28.

How to become Rogue : spend $1,000 on merchandise during 1 calendar year.

VIB – 15% off starts 11/1.

How to become VIB : spend $350 on merchandise during 1 calendar year.

Insider – 10% off starts 11/3.

*One tip I have before shopping the sale if you tend to shop online like me. They don’t always have everything I need/want in my local store so I order online, but I like to go in store to scope out things I may want to try & I shade match what I can.

MAKE-UP

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Smoothing Foundation – I’m trying to decide which foundation to try so I thought I would share both. This is a best seller on Sephora’s website & I’ve heard a lot of celebrity makeup artists use this product. I think I’m leaning slightly more towards this one because it’s cheaper & has amazing reviews for oily skin.

Armani Luminous Silk Perfect Glow Flawless Oil-Free Foundation – This is the other foundation I’m considering. It has a cult-like following & is known for a glowy natural finish. I’ve been wanting to try this foundation for awhile & I don’t know if it’s new or I just didn’t notice before but they have a smaller bottle to test that’s $45 instead of the almost $70!

Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer and Daytime Eye Cream – The title alone is enough to make me want to try it, but it seems like this concealer has taken the world by storm. I’ve been using shape tape for awhile but I’ve noticed recently with the weather changing it’s looking super dry. I’m so excited to try this out!

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder – this powder feels AMAZING, it has the most beautiful soft finish. This is a great powder for the holidays and all the parties coming up to make your makeup last.

Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzer – This bronzer is my ride or die. The powder is soft & blends seamlessly!

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Pomade – the first product that made me love brows! This pomade will last for a long time because a little bit goes a long way! I love how well it shapes & how it stays in place alllll day. I use this product with the #12 brush.

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder – another one of my ride or dies! I cannot live without this to set my face. The finish just takes your makeup to the next level.

Charlotte Tilbury Transfer-Proof Setting Spray – Another must have for the holidays to make your makeup last! It’s the best selling setting spray on their website & I’ve been hunting for one!

SKINCARE

Pharmacy 2% BHA Pore Cleaning Toner – This toner is on my list because my skin is definitely on the oily side & has been absolutely freaking out with the season changes.

belief The True Cream Aqua Bomb – I love this moisturizer as a daily/morning moisturizer & The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb as a night cream! They both make your face feel amazing & supple & hydrated!

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm – Someone shared this recently & I had to go in store to see if I liked the shade & scent – both are fab. They have a few scents/shades but the one I’m grabbing is brown sugar. The shade is very sheer, but such a vibe for fall.

Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask – My sister got me hooked on this ‘mask’. I put mask in parenthesis because to me it feels like a lux night cream. I don’t wipe this product off I leave it on overnight – you can wipe it off if you want but it absorbs into the skin & makes your face feel amazing & supple.

HAIR

Ouai Detox Shampoo – I’ve heard so many good things about this detox shampoo! & it smells incredible! A few things to note if you’re wanting to try it – it’s not a daily use type of shampoo or even every shower. I plan to use this every other week to get rid of oil buildup.

Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo – If you’re familiar with Amika it has their classic scent – if you’re not it’s one of my favorite scents out there. This dry shampoo works great for both blondes & brunettes! My favorite part is that it doesn’t leave product build up behind.

Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray – I’ve heard a ton of hype around this product it’s supposed to be a high shine, anti-frizz, anti-humidity product that lasts for 3-4 shampoos. I don’t see where it’s advertised as this but I’ve heard it almost makes your hair waterproof which would be great for all my fitness girls who’s hair curls up after a gym sesh.

dpHUE Gloss + Semi-permanent Hair Color & Deep Conditioner – I saw another girl share this & I knew I had to try it! It’s a shine treatment + color/toning. I’m really hoping this product will make it so I can go longer between dyes, but if you’re a blondie I would probably stick with the sheer option that is just a deep conditioner/gloss treatment.

SETS

Rare Beauty Blush 3-Piece Set – I’ve been wanting to try these liquid blushes for awhile & this set is perfect for holiday gift giving too! Comes with 3 colors, 2 smaller & 1 full size.

Minis Lip Sleeping Mask – This lip mask is a staple for me & this set is perfect for splitting up for gifts or keeping for yourself!

Gisou Honey Infused Hydration Hair Set – I’ve heard amazing things about this brand & specifically the hair oil & hair mask. This set is such a great affordable way to try a few of their products out! It also comes with a leave in conditioner & a hair perfume.

Dae Monsoon Moisture Hair Set – I’m a sucker for aesthetic packaging – but I’ve heard great things about this brand & their signature scent is amazing & they have a set for that here. I’ve wanted to try it for awhile & this set is perfect because it has a shampoo, conditioner & hair mask.

Xx, Kennah

Hair Care Routine

Posted on February 5, 2021 by mckennahbybee

Hi friends! Today I’m deep diving into my hair routine to tell you exactly how I’ve been taking care of it. I won’t lie, I’ve never been the one who wants to spend money on hair products. I don’t know what it is but skincare has always been my jam and I love seeing my results. However, I’ve really been wanting to take care of my hair better to help it grow fuller and longer so I’ve been experimenting for awhile and found the things I love and what works great for my hair. Hopefully this will help you along on your hair journey.

Shampoo & Conditioner! I genuinely used to believe shampoo was shampoo until I changed up what I was doing for my hair. Before after I’d get out of the shower and my hair would be impossible to brush out and felt so dry EVEN WHEN IT WAS WET. It just felt rough – and it definitely was just that ROUGH. I shamelessly tried to convince my boyfriend to help me out on multiple occasions. THEN I found this shampoo & conditioner that I L-O-V-E. Amika products #1 smell amazing, I even went back and bought the hair fragrance so I can wear it as perfume. The entire line smells the same way – which I also love. This shampoo leaves my hair feeling fuller, hydrated and VERY SILKY & SHINY. I shampoo my hair 1-2 ish times a week depending on what’s going on & how hard I workout. If my hair is feeling super greasy I double shampoo.

Hair Treatment ! I’ve been obsessed with this olaplex duo treatment, you’ll do this right before washing your hair. 1st you take Olaplex NO. 0, it’ll be a watery consistency and you’ll coat your entire head, leave this to soak for 10 minutes. NEXT you’ll add Olaplex NO. 3 this is more of a creamy shampoo consistency (without the bubbles). You’ll apply this on top of the 1st treatment (root to tip again) this will help to keep your hair wet. Leave it on for at least 10 minutes or you can even sleep overnight with it in. Together these products work better, however I have used NO. 3 alone and it does work by itself. This treatment will help repair breakage & strengthen your hair to prevent further damage. I promise you will notice a difference after 1 treatment how much better your hair feels. I try to do this treatment once a week-every other.

Leave in Conditioner – this It’s A 10 MIRACLE Leave-in-product is a multi-tasker which means I get to skip a few products and swap it for just this ONE. It really is a miracle. It works as a detangler, thermal protectant, prevents frizz & damage/split ends, hydrates, & even adds shine!

DRY SHAMPOO – aka my best friend! I’m sorry to say but the living proof dry shampoo really lives up to the hype. With my hair being black this is one of the only products I’ve found that doesn’t leave my hair horribly grey looking. That being said I do have a few tips. 1- Use dry shampoo before your hair is too oily to be saved. 2- I prefer to use it at night and sleep in it whenever possible. 3- Before using make sure you SHAKE THE BOTTLE, spray directly onto the roots and wait a few seconds for it to absorb the oil. If you see a white cast forming don’t worry! The product binds together with the oil in your hair and you can gently rub your hair back and forth and the product along with the hair oil will flake off. This leaves your hair clean without a buildup of product that makes you hair feel gross. It’s expensive but it’s worth it!

Hair Oil – this bonding oil from olaplex is amazing especially for color treated hair. I use hair oil only in the ends of my hair because I have super fine/thin hair but I want to keep it hydrated between washes. It helps with frizz, shine, damaged ends, & is even a thermal heat protectant (up to 450 degrees)!

Hair Spray! I really love the RedKen hairspray because it comes in different hold levels. Every persons hair is so particular for example my hair does not want to hold a curl EVER. They have from 12 (low hold) to 32 (very high hold). I use the 28 hair spray and brush through with a comb so it’s not sticky and still has a light feeling to it. IF YOU HAVE FLYAWAYS – take an old tooth brush and spray the bristles then brush it though the hair & like magic the flyaways will be gone.

Hair Fragrance – look I know it’s extra but it’s so worth it. I LOVE the amika smell, nothing compares to it & I want me entire body to smell like it. ITS MONEY!!

Wet Brush – I started using this a few years back and another brush will never touch my head. It detangles hair without hurting your head.

Microfiber Hair Towel – these hair turbans reduce breakage you would get from a regular towel, reduce frizz, & help dry your hair quick!

Xx, Kennah

Winter Nightly Skincare Routine

Posted on January 27, 2019January 25, 2019 by mckennahbybee

Hi guys! Thanks for coming back to my blog. This week I am tackling a huge problem I am struggling with RIGHT NOW! Dry winter skin! Everyone who lives in Utah knows this same struggle, here are my tips so your face doesn’t feel like its splitting when you smile.

Step one when getting ready for bed at night is to remove all my make-up from the day. I love these bulk packs of Kirkland wipes from Costco, I’ve found a ton of make-up wipes aren’t wet enough to take off all your make-up and then you end up using more than one. These aren’t like that at all.

Step Two is washing your face! I use my Clarisonic cleansing brush along with baby soap because my face is really dry and sensitive right now.

Step Three is this facial spray from Mario Badescu, I use the Rosewater one. If you didn’t know, your skin will absorb your moisturizer better if your skin is wet first!

Step Four of course is moisturizer. My favorite winter moisturizer is The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb from belief. It smells so dang good & works wonders.

Step Five isn’t one I do every night, typically only when I’m really struggling or have a spot that is extra dry. With me it’s usually my chin or nose. Bio Oil is a great option for extra love.

Step Six, we cannot forget about the lips! I’ve shared this before & I’m still in love with this Laneige Lip Mask. I also wanted to note that this thing lasts a long time! You’ll wake up in the morning with a soft plump pout.

3-4 Times a week I use this exfoliating facial wash a few times a week. I swear it makes you feel like a new woman. The citrus scent is so refreshing, it will really wake you up if you use it in the morning!

BONUS : If your hands are really dry use working hands lotion! It’s the same as the healthy feet that I’ve loved.

Xx, Kennah

What’s in my Make-up Bag? : tarteist PRO

Posted on April 1, 2017April 5, 2017 by mckennahbybee

If you’ve read my blog before, you know I LOVE Tarte products, specifically their eyeshadows! When I heard about their tarteist PRO palette I had to have it. It’s not much more cost wise than their other tartelette palettes that only have 12 colors and this one has 20! Every single color is amazing. There are 16 ultra-pigmented matte colors and 4 iridescent luster shades that have a micro-shimmer (NOT a glitter that falls all over your face, which I LOVE). You really can create endless looks with this palette because it has a mix of mild and bold colors. They say it is perfect for all skill levels and they’re not kidding. Like all Tarte shadows you don’t need a primer because it is made with amazonian clay. They blend so seamlessly it takes very little man power to get them exactly how you want them. I’ve really been surprised at how much I use the MOD color. It was very out of my element (or so I thought) but it gives the best warm pop to my eyes. This palette is right on trend with all the colors and looks that are big right now! I also love the luster shades (on the right), they are the perfect shimmery accent. I love to use the color trendy on my bottom liner or glam on the inner corners of my eyes. (BONUS: this formula is Paraben and Phthalate free! Tarte also doesn’t test on animals!) As if you needed any more reason to love this brand.

Available for Purchase: www.tartecosmetics/com/PROamazonianclaypalette

Xx, Kennah

What’s in my Make-up Bag? : Tartelette Palette

Posted on March 7, 2017March 8, 2017 by mckennahbybee

My all-time favorite go to palette is Tarte’s Tartelette Amazonian Clay matte palette. I love this palette because all the colors are usable and it’s not one you buy just for a few of the colors because they’re all amazing! This palette is perfect for brown eyes because it has subtle hues of purple, but is beautiful on anyone (just look at Tammy Hembrow). These colors stay all day and you don’t need a primer because it is amazonian clay. With the variety of colors you can create a chic daytime champagne colored day time look or a sultry night time look.