Candice Olivia Beauty

It’s March and basically the end of quarter 1 for the year. If you haven’t been intentional, there is still time. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This week I’m focusing on getting back in shape. I’ve meal prepped for the week and will commit to working out 3 times. I’m gonna #getsnatchedordietrying please believe. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Tell me some goals you have for yourself this week. It can be one or a few, but share below! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #prettyintentional #selfcare #goalsetting https://www.instagram.com/p/BulsCM6g4w8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1f45c8ljqkk7o

My skin is freaking out and I’ll be trying to correct all of it using a number of masks. Be sure to hit the blog and see a list of my favorite face masks. #maskmonday #facemask #skincare (at Washington, District of Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuUKULRhsbE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=55yc8g7d25ns

As I’m prepping for my next brand shoot (still feels weird to say) I’m still obsessing over these pics with @reneehphoto. Shooting with Renee makes you want to take photos quarterly! (at Historic Savage Mill) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuXacxWBgKs/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rby4nxn28tou

Makeup Bag Must Haves If you’ve been following me for some time, you know that I don’t wear makeup all the time. And when I do my face at home, I’m a set it and forget it type of girl. I don’t believe you need a whole bunch of things on you at all times to maintain your face. However, if there is a…

5 Reasons Your Makeup Sucks I will be completely honest and transparent with you. My makeup used to suck. Like, what was I thinking used to suck. Who let me out the house like this used to suck. How was I smiling so boldly in a picture like this used to suck. Just wanted to be honest for a minute an…

It's small business Saturday! I just love supporting small businesses. When you support a small business you are truly supporting someone's dream. More importantly I love black owned small businesses. Tag some of your favorites below! I will be sharing some of my favorites such as @privatesuiteco @colouredraine @prmpbeauty @judahavenue @favoredbyyodit @jayneheirweddings #smallbusiness #smallbusinesssaturday #smallbusinessowner #blackownedbusiness #blackowned

All I want for Christmas is new make up brushes. I have wanted to try Smith cosmetics brushes for quite some time. #Repost @smithcosmetics ・・・ For our amazing IG #smithsquad #blackfriday has started right NOW!!! All #smithbrushes are 20% off world wide 😘 #smithcosmetics (at Washington, District of Columbia)

Favorite Fall Lip Colors Fall is absolutely one of my most favorite seasons of the year, running a close second to summer. I love everything from the changing leaves, the more saturated color palettes, the layering of fabrics. What is there not to love?!? While I’m normally one for pinky nude lip co…

Client of the night is giving me fever. Sheer fever. Lashes are stacked @ardell_lashes in Demi Wispie and Wispie. Eyes are @viseart neutral 01 palette and @anastasiabeverlyhills Mario palette @makeupbymario. Lip is @maccosmetics "can't get enough" cream sheen with "stripdown" liner. #candiceobeauty #makeup #motd #fotd (at Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC)

MAJOR key when applying lashes is to look down. #makeuptips #lahses

Worry About Your Own Waistline – The Double Standard of Body Shaming This post has been a long time coming, and something that has bothered me for quite some time. Decades if we’re going to be honest. I wasn’t sure if I should even do this post as this is a beauty blog, but our bodies make us feel b…

Last week @tamronhall gave us a taste of her beauty routine and she echoed something I always say. Your makeup routine should never be too intense or extensive. Have fun with it, and wear what you like! #candiceobeauty #makeuptips #beauty (at Washington, District of Columbia)