I've recently become obsessed with makeup tutorials on YouTube.  Backtrack-- I have always liked makeup.  Whenever I'm at Target, I will absolutely walk through the makeup department and lookover everything.  Now that I'm working full time, I wear makeup everyday.  I can't roll up in sweats to the office, although that would elevate my job from alright to amaze balls.

The makeup routine is just that; a routine: shower, moisturize, conceal, foundation, eyeshadow, eyeliner/mascara, blush, bronzer.  Really, my goal is look like I got more than 3 hours of sleep, but oftentimes fail.  (enter the makeup tutorials)  I started googling makeup lessons to see if I was missing any tips/steps to improve the application process.  (I also love a new product)  In this quest for greatness, I stumbled across the following ladies:

https://www.youtube.com/user/CarliBel55

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxj0QizmFhx7kVKSArHBCTA

https://www.youtube.com/user/Jaclynhill1

All three said beauties are dynamic and do a wonderful job making beauty achievable.  Oftentimes, they do segments called "hauls" where they try new products or looks.  Popular vlogs within this group are also "what no to do" or lessons on how to do a certain eye shadow style, contour/highlight or lip look.  I love it and am officially addicted.

Because of this recent obsession, I've also made a Facebook page called The Beauty Exchange.  TBE is a discussion platform to talk about products, offer tips and suggest different brands.  Its take off has been slow, but I haven't put much effort into it.



I'd also like to point out that in this makeup journey, I've become WAY MORE cognisant of skincare.  I had skin cancer last year (successfully removed) and have always been really good about sunscreen EVERY DAY on my face.  Thus far, Aveeno brand "sensitive" cleanser and moisturizer has been good-- I'm not in lerv, but I know I will find a pair that I like.