I'm Michelle. As a long time beauty addict I created this blog to help anyone out in their beauty endeavors by sharing swatches, comparing products, and writing reviews of makeup, hair care, skin care & niche fragrances.
I was born and raised in Denver where I studied Illustration and earned my Bachelor of Fine Arts then four years later I switched to Nursing and earned my RN BSN. Then I spent some time in Montana and moved to Texas seven years ago. I live near Houston with my daughter, husband, cats (now in heaven) and two Great Danes. My skincare will be based on this climate-humid and hot. I have dry skin but I can get combination in the summer due to the heat and humidity. In the winter I'm dry as the Sahara desert. This changes for me all the time though recently it seems natural aging and peri-menopause hormonal changes has been adding to my dryness.
I'm 44, so I have all the struggles of aging and past sun damage from not wearing sunscreen or washing my face well--for years (oops). So I have dark circles, fine eye lines, and emerging forehead wrinkles. I also have rosacea, some sensitivity, mild redness in my cheeks and developed Melasma the last few years. My skincare quests are to find well formulated anti-aging products that actually work. I have already gone through hormonal acne and finally got rid of it in my 30s.
I do believe a good skincare regimen and daily sunscreen are essential. A clean face at night before bed, no wipes to remove makeup are a must. Good skin is a necessary canvas for good makeup. Skin care should also be tailored for your skin type, the climate you live in and what season it is. Taking all three of those things into consideration are very important in deciding on skin care. I have a light medium neutral skin tone.
I've tried thousands of different products and brands over the years so I'm no longer wooed by hype--except on occasion as I'm human. I'm a nurse and very detail oriented for my job so expect an honest, analytical view. I write things from the point of view of a person who wants easy, well formulated products. I have no time for a very long makeup routine. I have an almost seven year old and a full time job besides this blog. I'm lucky if I can get my face washed on some days.