Beauty Archives | thehautehydrangea

Updated Skincare Routine

September 3, 2020

Hello friends! I get lots of comments & questions about my skincare, so I thought that I would put it all in one quick & easy post today. Skincare is 100% based on your personal skin type & I am not an expert, so please don’t assume that what works for me will automatically work for you. It’s important to listen to your skin & treat it accordingly. My skin tends to be oily, but not overly sensitive, with some large pores that get clogged easily. I’m also 39, so treating & preventing wrinkles, & brightening skin is a huge concern.

My Favorite Lipstick Combos

July 28, 2020

Tomorrow is #NationalLipstickDay! Lipstick is sometimes a forgotten-about step in my makeup routine, but it always makes a look more polished. I have a go-to lipstick in everyday nude, pretty pink, & classic red that are easy to grab when I’m running out of the door. I almost always wear gloss over lipstick for shine & Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme Lip Plumper has been my go-to lately. It comes in 4 sheer colors, plus clear, & gives you fuller lips! Read on for my favorite lipsticks, including affordable drugstore options that I wear!

Best Haircare for Summer

July 23, 2020

Happy Thursday friends! Let’s talk hair today! Have you made it to the salon yet? I’ve gotten my hair cut & colored twice since quarantine started easing up. In the meantime, I was doing everything possible to keep my hair healthy & strong. My hair is very fine & is color-treated, so I need moisturizing products that won’t weigh my hair down. Keep reading to see all the products I use to keep my hair looking its best between appointments.

New Beauty Products I’m Loving

June 11, 2020

Hello friends! Like many of us, I used the time in quarantine to let me skin & hair breathe since I wasn’t getting dressed up most days. But, I also used the time to try out some new makeup products. Today, I wanted to share the ones that I’m making part of my regular routine.

My Favorite Scents

January 28, 2020

I was looking back on older posts the other day & realized that I had never rounded up my favorite fragrances. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not very adventurous when it comes to scents, but there are 4 that I tend to rotate through depending on mood or time of year.

Sephora Holiday Bonus Event

November 7, 2019

Sephora’s Holiday Bonus Event opened up to VIB (15% off) & Insiders (10% off) today! This is a great time, pre-holiday, to stock up on some of your favorites or start getting gifts. I plan to do a little bit of both this weekend! There are so many great products at Sephora, but I don’t want to overwhelm anyone, so I’m sharing 6 of my favorite, go-to products & 6 products that are currently on my must-try-immediately list.

Beauty Empties: Vol. I

October 30, 2019

Happy Wednesday! I am back from our fantastic cruise vacation & sharing some of my favorite beauty products today. I hoped to get this post up yesterday, but I had to have a little medical procedure to hopefully alleviate my migraines & it knocked me down worse than I expected. But better late than never! Now on to the beauty empties! These are truly my ride-or-die products, they are the ones that I’ve emptied & re-purchased. I’ve talked about some of these before, but some are newer discoveries.

Getting Rid of Dark Circles While You Sleep with VII Code

July 23, 2019

Hello friends! You all know by now how much I love my skincare products, so I was excited when VII Code reached out with the opportunity to try out their Oxygen Eye Masks specifically designed for dark circles & their Oxygen Hydrating Eye Spray. I partnered with VII Code several years ago & loved the results from their classic Oxygen Eye Masks.

Summer Beauty Essentials

June 27, 2019

Happy Thursday friends! Summer is in full swing here & the temps are climbing into the high 90’s already. I don’t change up my beauty routine too much with the changing seasons, but there are some products that make the higher temps & sunnier days much more manageable. Today I wanted to quickly share my must-haves for the summer months.

My Spring Skincare Routine

April 11, 2019

I realized the other day that, despite frequently getting compliments on my complexion, I have never shared what I do to keep my skin looking its best. My skin is slightly oily & not prone to breakouts, so I feel like I kind of hit the genetic lottery there. That being said, as I get older, I am worried about wrinkles, sun spots, & loss of firmness, so I’m more careful about my routine. Keep in mind that everyone’s skin is different, so what works for me may not work for you. It’s also important to listen to what your skin needs – sometimes it’s a little more sensitive, or needs more moisture, etc.