Lynne Dieterle

I take a look at new beauty products I’ve tried this year and pick only 10 (yes only!) loved because it can make an $8 foundation look and wear like an $80 foundation. Her Ethereal Highlight is perfect for everyday use and is one of my favorite products to use even on a minimal make up day. A little goes a long way with this product and you can layer your traditional liquid concealers over top but on a minimal makeup day I usually don’t need to.

These are particularly good gift ideas this year as many of these ideas will support small businesses and you won’t have to go in to a store yourself during this pandemic to make a purchase. I highly recommend Danielle Paquin Beauty who offers virtual zoom makeup consultations and lessons with products you already own. For a super fun virtual couples or girls night I highly recommend a virtual tasting with Jaclyn Misch from Tasting Grapes. You can find pricing details and book your tasting here https://www.chasing-grapes.com/virtualtastings/ Ever wanted to learn how to sing, well did you know Christina Aguilera can teach you?

One thing to please keep in mind, leave some wiggle room in your gifting budget for shopping small tomorrow (Shop Small Saturday). It might be in your best interest to buy today while items are in stock and have time to get delivered to you and ask for a price adjustment if you see a better price offered in the next few weeks. ABLE sustainably made leather bags, shoes, clothing and jewelry 30% off with code VIPSALE30 https://rstyle.me/+nhAaOKXs0-Vg5_nlKdCqTw SPANX! blankets with code MERRY https://rstyle.me/+tWiFKaEw3eTccCQcdHJMaA Kendra Scott, 30% off up to 60% off sale pieces https://rstyle.me/+pEpxy_efEiG6uvQZreCACg Charlotte Tilbury, up to 40% off cult beauty faves!

I put a few teasers for this post on my IG stories and I was surprised how many of you messaged me saying you were interested in Lauren Conrad’s new beauty line. I don’t always look for clean beauty brands but with two tweens in the house who will surely be into my makeup sooner than later I am paying more attention to the ingredients in the products we bring into our home. I decided to try the 5 piece box set available Kohl’s which retails for $60. The palette is contact lens safe, cruelty free, and paraben free.