This post really needs no introduction because if you haven’t heard that Fenty Beauty dropped last week and left the world SHOOK then I’m not really sure how you ended up here, so let’s get into it!

I picked up two of the Match Stix Shimmer Skinsticks from my local Sephora last week. I also grabbed the Pro Filt’r Foundation but I’ll save that for another review.
Rum (top) Chili Mango (bottom)

Can we get into how perfect both of these are?? Rum is a gorgeous brown girl bronze color that gives my skin the perfect highlight. Now that I’m back to work and my morning makeup routine has to be FAST, I’ve been loving Rum because it’s just so easy! It doesn’t have an ashy base or too much glitter that makes it difficult to work with. It’s pure shimmer that melts into my skin with a swipe and a few finger pats. I really hope that Fenty releases a powder highlight in Rum or a shade similar to it. I had to have Chili Mango because it’s literally the cream stick version of my brown girl blush holy grail NARS Taj Mahal. It’s a bright orange with a soft gold shimmer that looks so natural and once again EASY on my cheeks.

These Skinsticks have a cream-to-powder formula so they are slightly more dry than the typical cream highlight or blush but they also feel weightless when compared to more “wet” formulas. I’ve tried blending these out with my fingers and a brush and prefer using my fingers. I get an easier more seamless “melt into your skin” type blend with my fingers much faster than I can with a brush. They last all day on my skin with little fading.

As a person that does not usually enjoy stick highlights I’m slightly shocked that these were the first things that I knew I had to have from Fenty Beauty. I’m sure I’m going to end up buying more of these because there were so many shades that I LOVED! The entire range that has been released thus far is permanent and very well stocked at Sephora so there’s no crazy hyped rush to purchase (which I personally appreciate).

Have you tried anything from Fenty Beauty yet? What product has your eye? Let me know in the comments below!

The older I get the more serious I get about my sun protection. I’m something like a sunscreen fanatic these days I really will not leave home without it! I know “black don’t crack” is what they say but sun damage is real and melanin can only do so much.

I’m trying to look like I’m in my twenties

I’ve heard that Korean sunscreens are superior to what’s available in the USA, so of course that’s what I went for, for this summer. CosRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream has spf 50+ and feels so comfortable on my face. This Sun Cream feels more like a moisturizer to me than a sunscreen which I love. I’ve been using it as my daytime moisturizer with and without makeup. It absorbs well so it doesn’t disturb whatever makeup or other products I put on top.

Next up is MISSHA Waterproof Sun Milk which also has spf 50+. This Sun Milk is thin and runny and reminds me more of a traditional sunscreen. It’s not as moisturizing as the CosRX cream, so I always have to pair it with a moisturizer. Because it’s waterproof this Sun Milk has been my go to when I know I’m going to be active outside or while swimming.

I know a lot of brown girls worry about sunscreen leaving a white cast and making us look like…

but I haven’t had that problem with these sunscreens. If you look at any of my pictures from Puerto Vallarta, I was using one or both of these in all of the pictures that I took and I had no problem with flashback or ashiness.

Bless up black girls! 

I love summer and finally being able to wear all of the shorts and cute dresses BUT as a member of Thick Thigh Nation summer can be a struggle.

humidity + sweat + me walking a lot = thigh chafing hell 

I’d been curious about Lush’s Silky Underwear Dusting Powder since I’ve stopped using regular old baby powder, but I didn’t pick it up until I got the nod of approval from one of my friends and fellow member of TTN. This powder uses cornstarch and kaolin clay to absorb moisture, cocoa butter to moisturize, and is scented with jasmine and vetiver. I picked mine up while I was in Toronto (so my bottle looks a little different than the US packaging) and tested it out while I was walking around the city in a dress. It worked well to absorb moisture and help my thighs glide smoothly instead of being a sticky, sweaty mess. I did have to reapply every couple of hours but I was doing a TON of walking outside in the heat, I don’t think you would have to reapply as often under normal circumstances. This is definitely a must have for me for festivals, amusement parks, and exploring new cities during the summer.

My only complaint is that I wish Lush offered a larger size of this powder. I love that the bottle is small and I can toss it in my purse to use on the go but I would like a bigger one to keep at home. I also HATE the dispenser/lid of the packaging! It dispenses out of a pop-top style lid instead of a traditional powder top with all the little holes. It’s a small thing but it was really annoying to me when I’m using it.

Available at LUSH