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Can the Silvon Pillowcase Give You Beautiful Skin?

The first time I heard about antimicrobial fabric was years ago when Bombas was first on Shark Tank, selling its buy-one-give-one sock model. The donated socks were…

3 Looks You Can Create With the Sugarpill Funsize Palette

I am back with another 3 Looks 1 Palette! Over the next few months, I’m going to put these out with almost every indie palette I own. I…

The Strange South: Review of 9 Perfumes

The Strange South is a brand I immediately fell in love in love with when they first launched in 2017. They were one of my first true indie obsessions, and…

Why This Intimate Skincare Brand Isn’t as Crazy as It Sounds.

Hmmm… intimate skincare…. sounds like snake oil, right? I’ve become so aware of companies making up problems for women just to sell them things to fix…

Brand Profile and Review: Wildcraft Care

This brand profile and review has been a long time coming! Giulia and I both fell in love with this brand from the very start, when we met them at…

I Tried Personalized Shampoo and Conditioner for a Month

Formulate reached out a few months ago and asked if I’d want to try their new shampoo and conditioner customization service, which seemed really interesting to me! I…

Indie Single Eyeshadows for Deeper Skintones

Welcome to our first ever edition of Mija’s Makeup! If you’re unfamiliar, this is a project that I’ve been working on for a few…

Sixteen92 Spring 2020 Collection

For Sixteen92’s first seasonal collection of 2020, they decided to theme it, fittingly, after the Roarin’ 20’s. This is sadly my last month as a…

Brand Profile: Root – Vegan, Cruelty Free Cosmetics

I’ve been using some of Root’s products for a while now, but since meeting them at Indie Beauty Expo in January and seeing the strides they…

Brand Profile: Emme Cosmetics

I’ve had my eye on Emme Cosmetics for a while – their single eyeshadows are so beyond stunning and unique. Everytime they release something new, we get so…

Kegels, Your Pelvic Floor, and Trauma: Are They Related?

*TW: Mention of Sexual Trauma and PTSD* This post has been a long time coming, as I’ve been using my Kegelbell since October of 2019. I purchased it…

Death Valley Nails: The Valentine’s Day Collection

Indie Nail Polish is still uncharted territory for us, but by now I know that indie polishes are so much better in quality and creativity than the regular drug store…

Ace Beaute Flair Palette: 3 Looks 1 Palette

The Ace Beaute Flair Palette has been one of my favorite palettes in my collection since I purchased it at its launch. Liv loves it too; it was my gift…

Our Top Picks From Indie Beauty Expo 2020

We’ve been working on an awesome collaboration for the past few months with onTUWI and Indie Beauty Expo. The onTUWI program hand selects a number of products for…

All My Indie Lip and Cheek Products (as of January 2020)

Hello everyone! If you have been following us for any amount of time, you will know that I absolutely adore multi-purpose products. Of these, my absolute favorites have to…

Yes, a Goth Period Cup Exists

and it’s important for more reasons than you may think. Hello Cup has become my favorite period cup brand for comfort, fit, style, and just overall awesomeness. Check…

Roen Beauty: Review and Brand Profile

I’ve been super excited to write this review! I discovered Roen Beauty around the time they launched, and it was at the top of my list to try…

Sixteen92 Winter Collection

Sixteen92‘s newest winter collection is themed around Victorian Era poisons, which is something we’ve seen from Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab and Sucreabeille. As usual, Sixteen92 has…

The Kaleidos Makeup Futurism Collection: A Comprehensive Review

I first heard of Kaleidos Makeup when they launched the first three palettes from their Futurism Collection. I was immediately intrigued. As I’ve learned more and more about…

Kesha Rose Beauty: Launch Collection Review

Celebrity cosmetic lines have certainly become a Thing. With the success of brands like Kylie Cosmetics, it can often seem like a money move for a celebrity that doesn’t…

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