Best of 2015: Makeup

Another year has passed and even though I haven't really been active on either my YouTube channel or this blog, I have of course accumulated another pile of makeup that I think is worth the mention. After much speculative review and testing, these are the products that have made it into my Best of 2015: Makeup video. I hope you guys enjoy and be sure to be on the lookout for the Hair & Body edition as well as my personal favorite, skincare. 

Also, be sure to subscribe to both the blog and YouTube channel if you enjoy these videos! 

Love, 

Claire

R&D: Kiehl's BB Cream

Another foundation review and demo! Spoiler Alert! I have already totally finished and loved this product! Truth is, I filmed this video at the end of the summer/beginning of fall and finally got around to editing the footage. However, I continued to use the Kiehl's BB Cream for the rest of fall and into the harsher winter months. Even though I live in a relatively temperate environment (San Francisco), my skin does change dramatically with the seasons.

Check out the video to see the demo of the BB Cream and the rest of my thoughts on this new favorite of mine. 

Overall, two thumbs up - especially with the skincare benefits I saw with consistent use of the Kiehl's BB Cream. Biggest complaint is the shade selection! 

I hope you guys enjoyed the video. Please let me know if you have tried the Kiehl's BB Cream and what your thoughts are :)

Love,
Claire

Recipe: Chia Pudding

Today I'm sharing one of my go-to favorite breakfast recipes. It's so easy and the flavors and fruits are totally interchangeable. I hope you enjoy the video and try this at home!

Even though my recipe videos are my least popular videos on my channel, I'm going to continue to create them since I get so much joy! Hopefully one day the masses will enjoy themas much as I do :) 

Thanks for watching!

Love,
Claire

Empties: Fall 2015

 My post popular videos are my empties. I've collected a whole slew from the last few months. I hope you enjoy the video! Let me know your thoughts :)

Love, 

Claire

Catch Up With All My Videos!

It's been too long! Even though I have been absent from the blog, I have been uploading to YouTube relatively regularly for the last couple weeks!

I've got a Haircare Routine, Updated Skincare Routines, and I'm incorporating more recipe videos into my channel! I hoe you enjoy and be sure to subscribe to the YouTube channel to see more videos. 

Acai Bowl

Current Empties Part 1

Morning Skincare Routine

Thanks!

Review: By Terry Baume de Rose

Today's review is of a product that I've mentioned in numerous videos over the last couple of years. 

However, it's one that always comes with a disclaimer and one that I have hesitated to write a review on. The reason for all this wishy-washyness (not a word) is because of the hefty price tag. I almost feel as though this has become the "Product-That-Shall-Not-be-Named", but I've delayed long enough.

The By Terry Baume de Rose is my weakness! There, I said it. It's an ultra-luxe rose-scented lip balm that makes you feel like a princess. And on top of that, it works! It's incredibly reparative and gives you full, beautifully nourished lips all winter long. I have an arsenal, and I mean ARSENAL, of rosey-balmy lip conditioners that  I've collected in an attempt to find a dupe, and NONE come close to this beauty. 

How can some one justify $60 on a lip balm you ask? Honestly I can't. I will however be repurchasing this ASAP (just finished the pot - these pictures are a bit old). Not only is this an amazing lip repair, but it's also beautiful on the lips. I found myself wearing this as my main lip product for the day when I was just looking for something comfortable and flattering. It always makes my lips plumper and healthier; and totally kissable, making it the perfect date night lip product.

This is something for the luxury lovers and beauty junkies of this world. It's not for the feint of heart when it comes to dropping $$ on cosmetics. But for those of you in the prior category that have been living under a rock and have never given this a go, I urge you to spend your well-earned money on a tiny jar of lip balm. FYI it lasts forever :)

Love, 

Claire

R&D: Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen WOW Foundation

Hey guys! I'm here today with a video on my opinion of the Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen WOW Foundation. Let me know what you think if you have tried this product!

Hope you enjoy the video!

Love, 

Claire