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June 11, 2022

Beauty Products I Purchased Recently…

Beauty products I purchased recently | Summer Beauty Haul | Brighter Darling Blog

With summer in full swing, I’ve felt the urge to refresh some of my makeup items. Most products are new releases, some are very old favorites I wanted to try again, and some are just new-to-me. If you love makeup hauls, then let’s get into these beauty products I purchased recently!…

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April 12, 2022

Best Drugstore Foundations Clean Beauty Edit

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I’m a big believer in the clean beauty movement and watching the ingredients you use on your skin, BUT I also am aware most clean beauty is not the most affordable. Today, I want to share three beautifully performing clean beauty foundations for all different skin types and coverage needs. Consider this the best drugstore foundations – clean beauty edit.! Let’s do this……

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March 23, 2022

Going Through IVF A Second Time: Poor Egg Quality Good AMH

Going Through IVF A Second Time: Poor Egg Quality Good AMH | Brighter Darling

I am sitting down to write this post not because I haven’t been actively talking about going through IVF a second time… I have. I have been actively sharing about the journey on my Instagram. But I’m writing here because I need a place to vent and document it all this time. When we conceived my first IVF baby, I didn’t share ANY of the…

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January 31, 2022

3 Winter Skincare Products You Need for Boosted Moisture

Josie Maran Intensive Daily Repair Body Butter Review

This blog post is being written on the fly because I’m sitting here realizing the cold January weather is taking a toll on my skin. However, I have recently picked up three products that are ULTRA moisturizing and are MUST HAVES for anyone who is feeling that dry, tight skin feeling, too. These 3 winter skincare products you need for boosted moisture will help your…

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January 12, 2022

MERIT Beauty Review | What’s worth it from this clean beauty brand…

MERIT Beauty Review | Created by Who What Wear Founder

Months have passed since this new clean beauty brand from WHO WHAT WEAR founder hit the scene. My YouTube video gives you a great visual of how the products worked on my skin, but now that it’s been a minute, let’s discuss my feelings on the products and what I continue to reach for. The ultimate in ‘no makeup minimalist makeup,’ Merit Beauty gives you…

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December 5, 2021

Best Baking Soda Free Deodorants That Work | I tested 7 Baking Soda Free Deos…

Best Baking Soda Free Deodorants That Work | I tested 7 Baking Soda Free Deos

Making the switch to clean/natural deodorants can be a massive learning curve with a transition phase for many as the body adjusts to not using aluminum. Even if you’ve successfully made the switch, maybe you’re like me, and all of a sudden, as your body changes with time, your favorite clean deodorant stops working and starts irritating you. OR… perhaps natural deodorants have always irritated…

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November 10, 2021

November 2021 Sephora Sale Recommendations

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It’s the time of the year I love looking forward to – the November 2021 Sephora Sale and with that, comes November 2021 Sephora Sale Recommendations! If you’ve been eyeing stuff I talk about from Sephora, but prefer to wait for a time that you can save some cash, this is for you. Sephora does this two times a year (again in the spring) for…

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October 29, 2021

My Hormonal Acne Skincare Routine (Infertility Edit.)

My Hormonal Acne Skincare Routine (Infertility Edit.)

My hormonal acne skincare routine started because going through infertility treatments has had such a negative effect on my skin – enlarged pores (more than normal), breakouts everywhere (all different types), such congested skin… it was just so out of whack. No different than when you’re pregnant, there are so many ingredients we CANNOT use to combat acne during this time, I am limited in…

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September 22, 2021

Olive and June Nail Polish Review

Olive and June Nail Polish Review | Olive and June Review | Olive and June Manicure System Review | Olive and June Discount Code

I haven’t talked about nails and nailcare on the blog for a long time!! But it’s something I’ve been asked about lately on my Instagram and I figured may as well share an updated tip on clean nail polish and nailcare. Which brings me to my new MUST HAVE, favorite cleaner nail polishes I’ve been obsessed with – Olive and June. These polishes are hands…

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September 8, 2021

NEW Beautycounter Lid Glow Cream Shadows Review

Beautycounter Lid Glow Cream Shadows Review

Cream makeup is literally EVERYWHERE lately… and for good reason! It’s super easy to apply, looks extremely natural, and doesn’t require fancy tools and brushes. So… PERFECT timing to try out the NEW Beautycounter Lid Glow Cream Shadows, in 10 gorgeous glowy shades. Let’s chat more in my Beautycounter Lid Glow Cream Shadows review and take a look at them all……

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August 26, 2021

Ilia Fullest Volumizing Mascara vs Beautycounter Think Big Mascara

Ilia Fullest Volumizing Mascara vs Beautycounter Think Big Mascara comparison

Makeup is certainly making a comeback after the massive shift from skincare-ONLY routines in 2020. With that, I feel like everyone is launching new mascaras lately… especially in the clean beauty realm. Honestly, rightfully so because clean mascaras are pretty hard to get right. Ask me two years ago and I would tell you they all either didn’t perform well, smudged or flaked. But lately,…

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August 22, 2021

Favorite Skincare and Makeup Lately | Congested Hormonal Skin

Favorite Skincare and Makeup Lately for Congested Skin

As many are getting ready for back to school, I’m still very much living in the summer and enjoying all things hot weather – lighter/less makeup, focusing on good skincare, less layers, less fuss and more fun. BUT! With September on the horizon and many beauty routines getting adjusted with the change in seasons, I wanted to share some of my favorite skincare and makeup…

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