BFR Blog
A Letter From Leslie
In 2010, we launched Beauty For Real with our beloved lip gloss and a mission to simplify beauty for women at every age...
Matte Lip Hacks For Fall
If you haven’t worn matte lipstick before and are looking for long-wear, this is a great time to start...
Skin Repair Tips For The Summer
Too much sun exposure, especially when not protected by SPF, leads to an inflammatory response in the skin, It’s one of the major...
BIGGEST Beauty Trend In 2022
Blush is the BIG trend for 2022 and cream blush is the product of the season. All over social media and on the faces of those in the know you’ll see a gorgeous pop of creamy color.
Are Brands Clean Beauty Claims True?
What does it mean when brands use the claim Clean Beauty? Where there is no regulated list of banned ingredients eliminated from Clean Beauty...
5 Minute Makeup
Let’s say you have 5 minutes to get some makeup on to get out the door and you’re going somewhere you need to be on the glam side ...
Holiday Shopping Made Easy!
With everything going on this time of year it’s inevitable that you get feelings of
overwhelm- especially when it comes to getting great gifts for everyone on your ...
overwhelm- especially when it comes to getting great gifts for everyone on your ...
Liquid Liner VS Pencil Liner | Which Should I Use?
When we do our makeup, we all want to maximize our eyes- they speak volumes
right? Nothing does this like eyeliner- it brings focus and definition to the ...
right? Nothing does this like eyeliner- it brings focus and definition to the ...
My thoughts on eyelash extensions
While there are those that look really great- natural, believable and applied with constraint so as to enhance the look of the person wearing them, I know that ...
Experiencing The Golden Hour
In my early days working full-time as a makeup artist in Miami I became very
familiar with the benefits of The Golden Hour. Back in the day, and still today ...
Ingredient Focus: What is Hyaluronic Acid and why do you need it?
Initially, when you think of the word “acid,” it doesn’t seem like something you want to put on your face or in your body. Truth is, some of the most effective ...
What is a lip scrub, and why do you need one?
Are your lips dry, chapped and peeling from exposure to cold or prolonged sun exposure? Do you find your lip colors build up on your lips and create a weird ...
