Break out the firecrackers + sparklers...the 4th of July has come and gone, and summer is really HERE. I swear I've been hallucinating when I walk to my mailbox that I'm really walking towards the ocean...here's hoping I don't try going for a swim. HA. ;) TBH, summer isn't my favorite. I'm not a fan of being hot with no relief. I hate feeling like … [Read more...]
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Top 10 Skincare Products of all Time
JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.Another new series alert! HOLLAH. After finding myself making one too many lists of favorite products for this or that, I figured I should just curate them all in a … [Read more...]
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Fall Skincare Routine (Morning AND Night!)
My skin has always been my biggest frustration point. I've always been oilier and acne-prone. But tackling oiliness too aggressively could lead to dryness, and it got to a point of being generally frustrated by the lack of balance! Like, can we just get it together for ONE WHOLE WEEK?!?! There would be the glorious day or two in conjunction with my … [Read more...]
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Holy Grails of Fall Beauty
Holy moly, this post has been a looooong time coming. With fabulous fall fashion comes fabulous fall beauty, and I feel like I've been trying a new product every other day! I was lucky enough to get some truly *awesome* PR packages, and I picked up a few repeat favorites (aka my serious holy grail beauty products) because somehow I just can't … [Read more...]
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11 Must-Know Tips for your Skin’s Sun Protection
This sun protection post was sponsored by Hawaiian Tropic as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. It's time for a party...happy birthday, America! Land of the free because of the brave, and we are oh so grateful and #blessed to call this land home. This day is such a big … [Read more...]
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11 Reasons to NOT shave your legs (still).
This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Schick, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #pmgschick #7dayshavechallenge #ad https://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV Join the Schick 7 Day Shave Challenge today! Alright alright alriiiiiiiiiight, April. It's time to get your ish together. Here's what I'm … [Read more...]
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A new Spring Skin Routine – Paula’s Choice skincare
Thanks for PRIMP and Paula's Choice for sponsoring this post. As usual, all thoughts, opinions, and experiences are entirely my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Coming Up Roses! Seasonal switches do a number on your skin, don't they? If you're anything like me, the weather changing is fine and dandy...until your skin starts … [Read more...]
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Holy Grail Winter Skincare Products
Happy hump! It's been time and a half since a beauty post hit these rosy parts, so the time has come to break the silence. Winter does a number on my skin (and everyone else's...because don't even lie, y'all know we're all on this struggle bus together), so I've learned to be more in tune to what my skin wants and needs when the thermometer drops. … [Read more...]
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20 minute Pampering Routine for 20-somethings
*This post is sponsored by Unilever. As usual, all thoughts and opinions expressed are entirely my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Coming Up Roses!Being a 20-something in this “Millennial” day and age means there’s a pretty good chance we’re on a gogogo! pace for what feels like every waking minute of life. While there … [Read more...]
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11 Back-to-School Beauty & Body Essentials
Back in the day, heading "back to school" meant stocking up on colored pens and highlighters, sparkly notebooks and stretchy Book Sox (remember those??). Now, it's all about making sure your storage containers are full of all of the essentials in life: moisturizers, cleansers, lip balms, makeup removers, eye creams, hair creams, body lotions, soaps … [Read more...]
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15 Reasons to Still Not Shave Your Legs
**Thanks to SheSpeaks and Gillette for sponsoring this post. All opinions are totally my own.That’s right, I said still. Because we all know that while the dudes just go strong for #NoShaveNovember, we ladies stick it out. We’re committed to an entire winter of sub-par shaving, because hey – it’s cold, and sometimes layering just doesn’t work … [Read more...]
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90 Days on Proactiv+: My Thoughts
*Thanks to Proactiv+ and Her Campus for sponsoring this trial and post. All thoughts, experiences and opinions are, as always, entirely my own.Alright guys, this post is getting real. I'm always real with you (maybe too real? #bringonthebloopers), but this one is a bit uncomfortable to share. I've always been incredibly self conscious about my … [Read more...]
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