Blog — Overglow Edit

Luna Bronze is an Australian brand that focuses on using organic ingredients, and merging skincare with sunless tanning. Here are my thoughts on the two products I tested out!

New Products, Review, SkincareMelanie GravesMay 18, 2018luna bronze, self tanner, sunless tanner, self-tanner, self-tanner reviews, self tanning, product reviews, summer products, summer skincare, bodycare, body careComment

Self-Tanner Reviews Part 2: COOLA Sunless Tan

It's the second part to my series on reviewing a ton of self-tanners (last week I chatted about Tan-Luxe). There are so many options out there these days, and COOLA (typically known for SPF options) now has an organic sunless tan collection!

Self-Tanner Reviews Part 1 : Tan-Luxe Products

With spring upon us, I figured now is the time to start chatting about self-tanners! First up is Tan-Luxe, a brand focused on giving you control to create a “bespoke” tan. They have a wide range of products, but this is my review on the 4 I own.

Review, SkincareMelanie GravesApril 30, 2018tan luxe, tan luxe water, self tanning, self tanner, self-tanner, summer makeup, bodycare, body makeup, tanning, spring products, self tanner reviews, product reviewsComment

REVIEW: Olly Nutrition

I've always passed Olly Nutrition bottles in the Target aisles, and decided to try these two on a whim because being able to cope with stress and get a better night's sleep are both things I could do a better job of.

Empties, Review, WellnessMelanie GravesApril 23, 2018olly, wellness, stress, olly review, review, supplement review, supplements, sleeping aid, olly nutrition, olly supplments, stress aid, melatonin, gummy vitaminsComment

BOXED x Overglow Edit

When I was thinking of what to curate in my box, I wanted the products to be the no-fail, forever repurchased, desert island kind of products. I tried to think of the skincare saviors that I keep around because they're reliable, they work, and whenever I run out I immediately restock.

Products I Fell Out Of Love With

Today I'm talking about products that I started out liking, and then fell out of love with.

Review, SkincareMelanie GravesApril 10, 2018skincare, drunk elephant, reveiws, herbivore, son and park, son & park, glossier, sephora, fell out of love with Comments

On Confidence & Compliments // #coconutcompliments

On paper, taking a compliment should be simple and easy and wonderful. Someone says something nice to you, you smile/thank them/appreciate it and then you can walk around all day with that nugget of positivity. If only feelings were that simple.

Skincare, WellnessMelanie GravesApril 5, 2018skincare, kopari, oil cleanser, toner, rose toner, kopari beauty, moisturizer, ultaComment

Nighttime Skincare: Product Breakdown

I wanted to break down a few more details around what products I used in my nighttime routine, some are newer finds and some are long time staples, so let's get into the nitty gritty.

New Products, Skincare, ReviewMelanie GravesMarch 31, 2018detox market, one love organics, pai skincare, tammy fender, kahina giving beauty, tata harper, Herbivore, pai, dr alkaitis, detox box, nighttime skincare, skincare reviews, product reviews Comments

Empties #6

Let's consider these "flash reviews," and get down to the actual important question, which is would I repurchase or add to my collection again?

The 5 Products That Will Be On My Spring Top Shelf

It's time to put some of my winter go-to's into hibernation, and bring to the top some of the products that I already know I'll be reaching for over and over (and already am, honestly).

Glossier Lidstar: Glistening Eye Glow Review

We all got the hint that something sparkly was coming when we saw a Glossier tag on Beyonce's perfect lids on Instagram last month, and now it's here.

Makeup, New Products, ReviewMelanie GravesMarch 4, 2018glossier, lidstar, cream eyeshadow, makeup, glistening eye glow, makeup review, glossier lidstar Comments

How I Deal With Creative Ruts

Sometimes I'm really on fire - full of ideas and energy to make things I love and am super proud of. And sometimes I'm unmotivated and out of steam and the only ideas I have are the same one's I've always had - this is my creative rut.

WellnessMelanie GravesFebruary 20, 2018creative ruts, creative, content, instagram, wellnessComment

Favorite Products at the Drugstore

Sure, there are some luxury products that I'm obsessed with, but when you find a $7 product that works just as well? Now that's love. I could list amazing drugstore products for days, but these are some of my favorites.

Makeup, Review, SkincareMelanie GravesFebruary 15, 2018drugstore, hairspray, hair products, affordable, covergirl, mascara, thayer's, toner, mist, wet n'wild, highlighter, milani, blush, schmidt's, peach slices, cvs, pimple patchesComment

Valentine's Day Wishlist

Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and while my husband and I don't really do gifts (we tend to go the vacation/fancy dinner route), a gal can still wishlist.

Makeup, Skincare, WishlistMelanie GravesFebruary 7, 2018kypris, catbird, urbanoutfitters, bando, fresh beauty, fresh sugar, jouer, maison louie marie, cirque colors, petra collins, crap eyewear, wishlist, valentine's dayComment

Empties #5

Body care, skincare, hair care, hand care - it's all here. Let's dig through my empties.

Empties, Makeup, Review, SkincareMelanie GravesJanuary 24, 2018make up forever, pai, murad, fresh, allies of skin, amika, meant, parodi, hand cream, body scrub, mist, toner, body moisturizer, eye cream, eye treatment, primer, makeup, empties, skincare reviews, product reviews, cleansers, facial cleanserComment

The January Detox Box

I was generously offered the chance to try out the Detox Box that the Detox Market sends out every month, and the January offerings were actually beautifully curated products from a brand that's new to me and products that interested me!

New Products, Review, SkincareMelanie GravesJanuary 18, 2018detox market, detox box, tammy fender, natural skincare, green skincare, january detox box Comments

Solution: An Exfoliating Skin Perfector by Glossier

New year, new Glossier launch.

New Products, Review, SkincareMelanie GravesJanuary 17, 2018glossier, glossier solution, glossier rep, new products, solution, exfoliator, chemical exfoliator, aha, bha, pha, chemical exfoliation, skincareComment

Empties #4

I'm excited to discover even more amazing skincare next year, but I also have some unopened goodies that are just waiting to be used! So here's what I've finished up, what I'd repurchase, and what I'll pass on.