Beauty

We love makeup, fashion and skincare as much as the next woman. But we also recognize that inner beauty—the strength and grace we display—never ages.   Here Are 5 Must-Read Articles on All Things Beauty:   True Beauty is Found in a Woman’s Strength This is the pinnacle of Grit and Grace Life‘s message. We believe that the strength a woman taps into and develops as she navigates every phase, experience, and circumstance of her life reveals the magnitude of her beauty: her tenacity, compassion, and grace when things don’t work out as planned. Darlene Brock, the president and co-founder of Grit and Grace Life, penned this article to offer hope to every woman that craves this strength, and to emphasize the

If you’re anything like me, you love the power of makeup! Whether your beauty routine is a simple moisturizer and sunscreen duo or you love to go “full glam” on the regular, spending time taking care of the skin you’re in and having a bit of fun while doing it can be a relaxing and fascinating process. A quick YouTube search on “The Power of Makeup” will yield thousands of video tutorials of the step-by-step process each vlogger uses to enhance or even transform their appearance. Take a look in the video notes and you will find a complete list of the products used to accomplish the look—and wow, that list can be extensive and expensive! It wouldn’t be surprising if you

I got into makeup sometime in college. Before that, I shudder to see the pictures. And then, maybe worse, was my first year or two experimenting with it…but, I digress. These days I would count makeup as a hobby. Learning about it, teaching others about it, sharing my favorite hacks and products, and strongly advocating the frequent-wearing of false eyelashes (seriously, just do it!). One thing that really upped my makeup game was when I began using makeup brushes…not just relying on the applicators that came with the products I bought from the drugstore (no shame in that, by the way!). If you want to start getting a little more serious about your makeup, I suggest you get a few staple brushes

Growing up, my mother would host little spa nights for me and my friends (that and tea parties were definitely her forte!). It wasn’t until my honeymoon, when I planned a day at a silent spa (yes, I said “silent”…I can hear all the introverts rejoicing!) for my husband, that I fell in love with all things spa. Real talk, though: spas are expensive, and it’s super fun to enjoy a spa with girlfriends in the comfort of your own home. Side note—remember snacks, snacks, snacks! Cucumbers are fun to put on your eyes, but they’re also fun in your water or a refreshing iced tea. Here are a few tips for creating a fun, perfect spa in your home: 1. Atmosphere If the

Today I’m looking at Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge. These are amazing in about 1,000 different ways! This is a drugstore brand of the “beauty blender.” They can be used to apply make-up either dry or damp. I use these mainly for foundation, concealer, and setting powders. I bought mine on Amazon for $6.99, but you can find them at Target and Walmart too. The great thing about this particular sponge is the different edges it has to blend—creating a smooth, professional finish. It has a point that can get into smaller areas around the eye. The pointed side is also great for covering a small break out. The flat side of the sponge can be used to tap on foundation and powders, but it can also be used for contouring. These