Brighter, Darling

12/08/2024

festive af🎄

when i saw a similar look using beautiful LE shades that were sold out from MAC cosmetics, I had to find alternatives.

not only did these perform beautifully, they got lots of compliments! i do wish the mascara was a bit more bold of a green but for under $9, it works🫶🏼.

give this look a try this season!! full tuut coming soon.🥰

11/29/2024

IT'S THE BIG DAY! Have you finished your holiday shopping yet? I got you. ;-)

https://www.brighterdarling.com/holiday-gift-guide-2024/

Let's break down the holiday gift guide 2024 by gifts for her, him, the wellness babe and the beauty aficionado.

11/27/2024

The sales are sale-ing. Let me make your holiday shopping easy as 1-2-3. The gift guide of your dreams.

https://www.brighterdarling.com/holiday-gift-guide-2024/

Let's break down the holiday gift guide 2024 by gifts for her, him, the wellness babe and the beauty aficionado.

11/25/2024

WHAT’S ON MY OTP BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING LIST🫒👇🏽

Never upset to get a new beauty product to try during the holidays… especially these if you have more sensitive skin like me.

Can’t beat that many of these are 34% off (most at least 21% off)!

••F59 - the viral “Fauxtox in a Bottle,” this was the serum that I bought during Black Friday last year and immediately fell in love with the texture, light natural scent and lifting and sculpting effects. I also felt like it helped with my pigmentation from acne scarring.

••F82 - a retinol alternative facial oil based on bakuchiol… mix a couple drops of this with the F59 at night for the perfect Oliveda Glow while softening signs of aging.

••F74 - my fave mashmallowy face cream for the sensi babes… helps balance the skin, plump fine lines, it is unscented and leaves an incomparable glow!

••F64 - my every day under moisturizer eye serum for lifting and tightening the eye area… contains paracress for that botox-like effect.

••F72 cleansing oil - it’s thick and luxe… helps break down all makeup and dirt from the day while protecting the skin with the unrefined arbequina oil.

••F38 - purifying cleansing gel for my oily or acne prone friends… something about this cleanser leaves me with calmed, clear looking skin and it’s my favorite ritual.

••F84 - the best mask for all skin types bc it’s based in honey which is hydrating and antibacterial… with added azelaic acid for busting up redness and adult acne.

••F81 - the AHA that leaves your pores minimized, fine lines softened and blemishes heal and fade a lot quicker!

ALL of these contain HYDROXYTYROSOL … one of nature’s most powerful polyphenols. Google benefits for the skin. WILD!

Take advantage of the biggest sale ever. LMK what I can help with for you. 🫶🏼

10/30/2024

Can't beat a $5 drugstore clean and acne safe tinted moisturizer... just one of the many new beauty faves in my rotation! Catch the rest here...

https://www.brighterdarling.com/top-new-drugstore-and-high-end-makeup-finds/

10/28/2024

I've been diehard for these new makeup items over the last few months!

https://www.brighterdarling.com/top-new-drugstore-and-high-end-makeup-finds/

This post is a compilation of worth-your-money drugstore and high-end makeup finds that are in my current favorites.

10/21/2024

matte 🍂

another winning fall shade from - “cardigan” and topped it with their matte topcoat.

always find olive and june in my milkshake link in my profile as my favorite low tox nail polish pick!

10/09/2024

While vitamin C is well-known for its brightening and anti-inflammatory properties, it’s not the only player in the game. Ingredients like tranexamic acid, alpha arbutin, retinoids and the others listed here also effectively target acne, discoloration, PIH and PIE… each offering unique benefits for clearer, more even skin.

In fact, Vitamin C results may even be enhanced when added some of these other ingredients.

Personally, I used vitamin C for years and barely saw any help in lightening my acne scars. It is a great anti oxidant for anti aging but I prefer to target my hyperpigmentation with the ingredients and some of the products seen here.

Hope this helps!

10/04/2024

At the very end of Dec. 2023, I tried a holistic, European-based skincare brand and everything changed for the better - skin, income and community.

I am not new to earning money online/from your phone. As a beauty creator, I’ve been earning income online since 2015 from various affiliate platforms and have worked on huge sponsorship campaigns with brands I use and love(d).

But NO affiliate or sponsored partnership pays more with the same amount (or less) effort than direct sales. We earn top commission on every single sale generated (25-35%), quarterly bonuses for maintaining sales volumes, and if desired… additional income when you mentor partners who join your organization.

I just took a family vacation in Cape Cod with my two girls, husband and golden retriever in the cutest oceanfront cabin… and it was entirely paid for by my business with Olive Tree People. Best part? I didn’t have to put in for PTO or worry about not earning money while on vacation bc I wasn’t “working.”

I don’t know any other business that allows someone to earn as much (or as little) as they want, in the timeframe they want (or don’t want) without having to answer to anyone else and doing something fun, yet meaningful - helping others feel beautiful in their skin while using better-for-you products that people LOVE (84% customer retention)!🩷

Lastly, the people we are attracting to this community are top notch humans with hearts of gold. NO gatekeeping, so humble, helpful, FUNNY, and some of the smartest women I know. We have doctors, nurses, lawyers, pharmacists, PTs, chiropractors, sooo many business owners and many more… all attracted to the idea of earning additional income while representing a brand that’s doing amazing things.

So… why not you?!?

We are extending our current face/bodycare and internal supplements to MAKEUP this month! The growth here is incredible and I’d love to show you what makes this opportunity different… better. 🫶🏼🫒

Send me a DM and let’s chat. I’m personally mentoring three new teammates this month to help you launch strong - let’s see if this is for you!

09/30/2024

A little nailfie for the feed🍂. I needed something QUICK DRYING but clean, so in SPRESSOTINI it was.☕️

Always have a link for OJ in my profile bc they have the BEST low tox nail polishes in the game and the best tools to DIY! 💅🏽🌟

What is your go to nail shade for fall?

09/26/2024

falling for some autumn vibes 🍂

ft appley in love eyeshadow palette

09/12/2024

How I'm combatting fungal acne and encouraging youthful skin! 🌟 Check out the latest blog for the ultimate anti-aging routine. 💧✨

https://www.brighterdarling.com/fungal-acne-clean-beauty-tips-for-40/

Never in my wildest nightmares did I think I'd be dealing with fungal acne at 39 years old. Here is my fungal acne: clean beauty tips for 40+

09/09/2024

What I'm currently using as my skincare routine battling fungal acne. What's fungal acne? Stubborn little bumps that you *think* are acne but actually... are not.

https://www.brighterdarling.com/fungal-acne-clean-beauty-tips-for-40/

Never in my wildest nightmares did I think I'd be dealing with fungal acne at 39 years old. Here is my fungal acne: clean beauty tips for 40+

08/25/2024

Key West… until next time🤟🏽! But here’s the real deal…

My flight was so delayed and then my baggage got stolen on Thursday’s arrival that I missed all of the festivities and celebrations at Hemingways House.

Friday, I was so dehydrated and then got food poisoning at breakfast I almost passed out on the sidewalk and had to be driven back to the hotel… plenty of Pepto, meds and two IVs later… I missed my team dinner and the night out.

Saturday, I woke up after barely sleeping with horrible stomach pains that I decided it was best to skip the Catamaran trip out on the gulf. But managed to book a flight home that night (a day earlier).

Sounds terrible, right? Like an absolute nightmare of a trip.

But two things were so abundantly clear and bring me to tears reflecting on:

When my flight was delayed and my luggage was temporarily lost, I wasn’t alone. I had and .

When I nearly passed out on the street and needed help, I had and by my side til I could speak again.

When I got the IV fluids, the cottage was a full on IV party and so many gals were by my side laughing and chatting about life ( and so many i can’t tag bc this caption would be miles long).

When I needed fluids or meds, there was always someone in the group chat ready to pass some on.

I may have missed many of the events, but I have never felt so loved on, supported and cared for by a group of strangers I first met.

The attention to detail of this earned leader retreat was BEYOND words. The authenticity, humility, and inclusion of the women in this organization is seen and felt throughout everything they do.

I may have felt a little (ok, a lot!) homesick and i missed my family immensely. But it’s a reminder of why we do these businesses.

We do them BECAUSE we want the freedom and flexibility of being home with our babies. We want to choose if and when we travel or have to leave them. We want to align with a brand that supports us and values balance and family.

And so that’s what I’ve found here.🫶🏼

08/13/2024

we’re going old school.

seven months ago i started using a NEW-TO-THE-US clean beauty brand from europe and it majorly improved my skin (go see my IG and check my recent reels!)… especially during the postpartum season. since then, olive tree people products have gone viral so many times we could barely keep inventory stabilized… and for good reason.

so many remarkable transformations make it clear: the products perform beautifully, and they do so in a earth-friendly, sustainable, waterless way.

olive tree people skincare (and internal supplements) are created with a base of HYDROXYTYROSOL derived from mountain olive leaves grown on organically farmed crops in Andalusia, Spain. hydroxytyrosol is one of the earth's most powerful anti-oxidants, insanely anti-inflammatory and healing.

so… let's kick it old school and learn ALL about this brand that i've been absolutely loving right here on our pal, fb.

ps. there's some sweet sweet giveaways for joining in and participating. you know the drill, right?

add yourself here and snoop around. the good stuff kicks off tomorrow (wed) aug 14. LET'S GET GLOWING:: Finding Your Healthiest Skin Yet!

06/30/2024

Catch part I, all about Olive Tree People, what is waterless, what is hydroxytyrosol and why this brand has had over 3,000% growth this first year in the US in the group then come back to watch part II here :)

06/08/2024

DISRUPTIVE :: A disruptive business is one that significantly alters or disrupts the existing market landscape by introducing innovative products, services, or business models. These innovations often challenge established companies and traditional ways of operating, creating new market dynamics and sometimes making existing solutions obsolete. Disruptive businesses typically offer more efficient, more affordable, or otherwise superior alternatives that appeal to a broader audience, thus driving significant change within their industry.
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MAKEUP COLLECTION by coming fall 2024 🫒🌹

A curated collection of clean girl products to enhance your natural beauty using the olive leaf extract’s powerful healing benefits.

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My makeup loving heart is SO excited and cannot wait to share more with you soon! 💕

tags: new makeup, clean makeup, sustainable makeup, low tox beauty, oliveda, olive tree people

06/05/2024

Over 50 and feeling super dry and any time you wear makeup, it looks so bad? I've got something to help you age more gracefully and have you glowing :)

https://www.brighterdarling.com/favorite-oliveda-skincare-for-dry-skin/

I am now about four months into testing out my Oliveda (Olive Tree People) skincare and I feel like it’d be helpful to share some of what I’ve learned has...