Beauty Tip of the Week: Stop Breakouts!

*image from iStockphoto Hello everyone! I am back with another small little beauty tip for you all. Don’t forget to share your beauty tips in the comments so I can put them (with your blog link) in the next Beauty Tip of the Week! Tip: Be sure to always always wash your face last in […]

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VIDEO/Review: Sun Labs Self-Tanner Review

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXRDr2H6lsg Link to post I did about my tanning bed experience: https://genamarie.co/2010/09/my-tanning-bed-experience-please-read.html Link to the tanning set: http://www.sunlabsonline.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=390 Burt’s Bees Sugar Scrub:  Burt’s Bees Sugar Scrub, Cranberry & Pomegranate Link to the drugstore self-tanner I like:  https://genamarie.co/2010/09/best-self-tanner-loreal-sublime-bronze.html Clickhere to go to Amazon to buy single bottles cheaper! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/GlamMeUp8 LUUUX: http://www.luuux.com/members/Glam-Me-Up TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/GlamMeUp EMAIL: glammeup8@gmail.com […]

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VIDEO/TAG: 40 Beauty Questions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEP3XqSO3GA Products mentioned: –Biore Pore Unclogging Scrub –Aveeno Clear Complextion Foaming Cleanser –Olay ProX Cleansing System –Jergens Natural Glow Face Moisturizer (full review with results here) –Aveeno Positively Radiant SPF-15 Moisturizer –Garnier Firming Eye Cream –Covergirl Natureluxe Silk Foundation –Hard Candy Glamoflauge Concealer (review here) –Sigma Brushes –Sonia Kashuk blending sponge –Urban Decay Primer Potion […]

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VIDEO/Tutorial: Everyday Neutral Makeup

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRbaNB3NHcw Products used: Click to buy! –Sigma Brushes –NYX For Your Own Eyes palette in Mysterious Brown Eyes –L’Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara in Blackest Black (click here for a review on that) –Revlon Cream Blush in Berry Flirtatious –NYX Lip Liner in Natural –Revlon ColorBurst Lipgloss in Bordeaux YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/GlamMeUp8 LUUUX: http://www.luuux.com/members/Glam-Me-Up TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/GlamMeUp […]

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Beauty Tip of the Week (New Series!): Make Your Polish Last Longer

Hey guys! I am going to start doing a post once a week with one helpful beauty trick. There are so many out there, and blogs are the perfect place to share them with everyone.  It will be simple ones that you can use household items for, something small you might not know of, or […]

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VIDEO: Spring 2011 Nail Polishes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDjlXByC5i8 A lot of these colors are from last years collections, but they are all my favorites! Many are from the China Glaze 2010 Up & Away Spring Collection and the OPI Shrek Collection. The Up & Away Collection had a lot more colors that I did not mention in the video. The other ones […]

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VIDEO: Reverse Smokey Eye Tutorial

I know I have done this tutorial for my blog before, but I wanted to demonstrate it in a video as well. Go here to see detailed instructions and link to all products used. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=di9mcNrKMaY YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/GlamMeUp8 LUUUX: http://www.luuux.com/members/Glam-Me-Up TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/GlamMeUp EMAIL: glammeup8@gmail.com  XoXo, Gena

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OOTD: Springtime #1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgpjJLoCgxQ Click to buy! Outfit: -Cardigan: Forever21 ($19.80) -Tank: American Eagle ($15.50) -Jeans: American Eagle ($40) -Shoes: American Eagle -Bracelet: Kohl’s -Ring: Charlotte Russe ($4) -Earrings: Forever21 ($2.80) Makeup: –Coastal Scents 88 Color Palette –Coastal Scents 10 Color Blush Palette –Maybelline EyeStudio Gel Eyeliner in Brown –L’Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara in Blackest Black -Hard […]

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How to Pack and Organize Your Luggage

Hi everyone! Please go to Part 1 of this post first to see the review of this amazing suitcase that I am featuring in this post. Click here: https://genamarie.co/2011/03/review-luggagecom-csn-stores.html I wanted to share with you all pictures and ways that I pack for trips. This applies if you are just going on a short trip […]

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Review: Luggage.com (CSN stores)

Hi everyone! How many of you all struggle with packing for trips? I know I do! I never seem to have enough room for everything no matter how much I eliminate. If I were going for a few nights, I would take an average size duffle/gym bag. But nothing ever fits nicely. I always plan […]

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Full video is on my channel. Struggling to get maximum volume? See if using a foam makes a difference in this comparison! RESULTS WITH FOAM + GEL *Less hold *More fullness/frizz *More frizz on day 2 RESULTS WITH GEL ALONE *More hold *More definition *Less frizz on day 2 Additional Insights: -Foam was conditioning which gave extra slip and moisture, which is probably why I didn’t have much of a cast with the foam routine. -With the foam, my hair felt soft and not texturized - you need texture/grit to create the best volume -This foam could be beneficial for people whose hair needs conditioning but gets weighed down by creams. The video where I do a side-by-side test and share my results, including on day 2, is up on my channel. #3acurls #2ccurls #curlyproblems #curlstyling #curlyhair #wavyhair #curlyvolume New videos every Sunday, so please subscribe so you don't miss a new video! https://www.youtube.com/genamarie?sub_confirmation=1 💌 Subscribe to my blog via email and receive a Free Wash Day Calendar & Guide! https://genamarie.ck.page/d45316eaa1 Emails are sent 1x per week and include a copy of my latest blog post. 📆 CURL COACHING MEMBERSHIP: https://genamarie.co/curl-coaching/ 📝 HAIR TYPE QUIZ: https://genamarie.co/hair-type-quiz/ 📥 DIGITAL RESOURCES: https://genamarie.co/digital-resources/ 🗓 CURLY HAIR TRACKER & PLANNER: https://genamarie.co/product/curly-hair-tracker-planner/ ➜FOLLOW • BLOG: http://www.genamarie.co • EMAIL (business inquiries): info@genamarie.co • INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/GenaMarie.co • THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@genamarie.co • FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/GenaMarie.co • PINTEREST: http://www.pinterest.com/GenaMarieCo ➜HAIR TYPE • 3A-3B curls • High porosity • Medium to coarse texture • Low density ➜SHOP MY PRODUCTS: http://genamarie.co/shop/ https://www.amazon.com/shop/genam ➜MY DISCOUNT CODES ★STRANDPRINT 10% off with code GENA10: https://www.strandprint.com/ ★UMBERTO GIANNINI 20% off with code GENAMARIECO: https://us.umbertogiannini.com/GENAMARIECO ★MOP TOP 20% off with code GENA20: https://moptophair.com/gena20 ★TOOTILAB 15% off with code GENAMARIE: https://www.tootilab.com/GENAMARIE ★ INNERSENSE 15% off first order with code GENA15: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1024874&u=3789261&m=72573 ★ OUIDAD 25% off with code GENAMARIE: https://bit.ly/GMOuidad ★ AG HAIR 20% off with code GENA20: https://agcare.sjv.io/eKgoyZ ★ BOUCLÈME 15% off with code GENA15: https://boucleme.us/GENA15 ★ TRÉLUXE 15% off through link: https://discovertreluxe.com/?ref=36 ★ BOUNCE CURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://glnk.io/x26q/genamarieco ★ JESSICURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=680741&m=137946&b=2278196 ★ MINHA BEAUTY 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://www.minhabeauty.com/?ref=GENAMARIE ★ CURLFRIEND COLLECTIVE 10% off through link: https://bit.ly/CurlfriendCollective ★ KITSCH 15% off with code GENA15: https://bit.ly/KitschGena15 ★ HOT HEAD THERMAL HAIRCARE 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://bit.ly/ThermalHaircareGM ★ CURLS MONTHLY $5 off: https://curlsmonthly.com/?ref=GENAMARIE ★ DIME BEAUTY SKINCARE 20% off with code GenaM20: https://bit.ly/DimeBeautyGM FTC DISCLAIMER: This is not a sponsored video. Products are gifted. Links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small percentage when you order through my links. This does not impact the price you pay and is a way to support my channel in exchange for helping you discover the product.
Do Volumizers Help or Hurt?
Want me to pick products for you? To submit a request, comment with your: 1. Hair texture (fine, medium, coarse) 2. Hair feeling (soft, rough) 3. Hair porosity (low, medium, high) 4. Product you're shopping for Summary on the blog: ➜PRODUCT LINKS • ➜WHAT I'M WEARING ➜TIMESTAMPS New videos every Sunday, so please subscribe so you don't miss a new video! https://www.youtube.com/genamarie?sub_confirmation=1 💌 Subscribe to my blog via email and receive a Free Wash Day Calendar & Guide! https://genamarie.ck.page/d45316eaa1 Emails are sent 1x per week and include a copy of my latest blog post. 📆 CURL COACHING MEMBERSHIP: https://genamarie.co/curl-coaching/ 📝 HAIR TYPE QUIZ: https://genamarie.co/hair-type-quiz/ 📥 DIGITAL RESOURCES: https://genamarie.co/digital-resources/ 🗓 CURLY HAIR TRACKER & PLANNER: https://genamarie.co/product/curly-hair-tracker-planner/ ➜FOLLOW • BLOG: http://www.genamarie.co • EMAIL (business inquiries): info@genamarie.co • INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/GenaMarie.co • THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@genamarie.co • FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/GenaMarie.co • PINTEREST: http://www.pinterest.com/GenaMarieCo ➜HAIR TYPE • 3A-3B curls • High porosity • Medium to coarse texture • Low density ➜SHOP MY PRODUCTS: http://genamarie.co/shop/ https://www.amazon.com/shop/genam ➜MY DISCOUNT CODES ★STRANDPRINT 10% off with code GENA10: https://www.strandprint.com/ ★UMBERTO GIANNINI 20% off with code GENAMARIECO: https://us.umbertogiannini.com/GENAMARIECO ★MOP TOP 20% off with code GENA20: https://moptophair.com/gena20 ★TOOTILAB 15% off with code GENAMARIE: https://www.tootilab.com/GENAMARIE ★ INNERSENSE 15% off first order with code GENA15: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1024874&u=3789261&m=72573 ★ OUIDAD 25% off with code GENAMARIE: https://bit.ly/GMOuidad ★ AG HAIR 20% off with code GENA20: https://agcare.sjv.io/eKgoyZ ★ BOUCLÈME 15% off with code GENA15: https://boucleme.us/GENA15 ★ TRÉLUXE 15% off through link: https://discovertreluxe.com/?ref=36 ★ BOUNCE CURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://glnk.io/x26q/genamarieco ★ JESSICURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=680741&m=137946&b=2278196 ★ MINHA BEAUTY 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://www.minhabeauty.com/?ref=GENAMARIE ★ CURLFRIEND COLLECTIVE 10% off through link: https://bit.ly/CurlfriendCollective ★ KITSCH 15% off with code GENA15: https://bit.ly/KitschGena15 ★ HOT HEAD THERMAL HAIRCARE 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://bit.ly/ThermalHaircareGM ★ CURLS MONTHLY $5 off: https://curlsmonthly.com/?ref=GENAMARIE ★ DIME BEAUTY SKINCARE 20% off with code GenaM20: https://bit.ly/DimeBeautyGM FTC DISCLAIMER: This is not a sponsored video. Products are gifted. Links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small percentage when you order through my links. This does not impact the price you pay and is a way to support my channel in exchange for helping you discover the product.
Best Deals on Curl Products for Prime Day! + Picking Products for YOU
A side-by-side comparison: one routine with a popular volumizing foam, and one without. We’ll break down how volumzing products work, when they help, and whether they’re really worth adding to your routine. Summary on the blog: https://genamarie.co/2025/06/do-volumizing-products-actually-work/ ➜PRODUCT LINKS • Curlsmith Miracle Shield, 10% off with code GENAMARIE10: https://tidd.ly/3BfRzdn Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0zYDYarGivf Ulta: https://howl.link/4iw5n72aj4huc • Innersense I Create Lift Volumizing Foam 15% off with code GENA15: http://shrsl.com/4i91x Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0j8YVm5iuTx Ulta: https://howl.me/ckueXHm2qx7 • Jessicurl Spiralicious Gel Strong Hold Styling Gel Jessicurl: https://bit.ly/45RlODG Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0OgNscKXEaX • Hair Repear Towel: https://amzlink.to/az0vWrwyXAAj9 • Bouclème Flairosol Mist Spray Bottle, 15% off with code GENA15: https://collabs.shop/y3cj1c • Curl Keeper Flexy Brush: https://amzlink.to/az0pWzUA9ufPm • Curlsmith Defrizzion + XXL Diffuser, 10% off with code GENAMARIE10: https://tidd.ly/3cuopwB Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0NE8TZ1YzCi Ulta: https://howl.me/ckueKkskohE ➜WHAT I'M WEARING Necklace: https://amzlink.to/az0EFM5hBQizz Nails: Kokoist x Nail Thoughts "Ditto" Gel https://kokoistusa.com/products/nt-65-ditto?_pos=1&_sid=4b0f2f05c&_ss=r ➜TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:42 Step 1 - Water & heat protectant 1:10 Step 2 - Volumizer 2:06 Step 3 - Gel 5:25 Step 4 - Microplop & extra gel 6:20 Step 5 - Diffuse 9:01 Step 6 - Fluff & SOTC 9:51 Reviewing routine with volumizer 13:11 Reviewing routine without volumizer 15:21 Side-by-side comparison 15:55 Day 2 results 17:06 Will volumizers work for you? 18:49 Outro New videos every Sunday, so please subscribe so you don't miss a new video! https://www.youtube.com/genamarie?sub_confirmation=1 💌 Subscribe to my blog via email and receive a Free Wash Day Calendar & Guide! https://genamarie.ck.page/d45316eaa1 Emails are sent 1x per week and include a copy of my latest blog post. 📆 CURL COACHING MEMBERSHIP: https://genamarie.co/curl-coaching/ 📝 HAIR TYPE QUIZ: https://genamarie.co/hair-type-quiz/ 📥 DIGITAL RESOURCES: https://genamarie.co/digital-resources/ 🗓 CURLY HAIR TRACKER & PLANNER: https://genamarie.co/product/curly-hair-tracker-planner/ ➜FOLLOW • BLOG: http://www.genamarie.co • EMAIL (business inquiries): info@genamarie.co • INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/GenaMarie.co • THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@genamarie.co • FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/GenaMarie.co • PINTEREST: http://www.pinterest.com/GenaMarieCo ➜HAIR TYPE • 3A-3B curls • High porosity • Medium to coarse texture • Low density ➜SHOP MY PRODUCTS: http://genamarie.co/shop/ https://www.amazon.com/shop/genam ➜MY DISCOUNT CODES ★STRANDPRINT 10% off with code GENA10: https://www.strandprint.com/ ★UMBERTO GIANNINI 20% off with code GENAMARIECO: https://us.umbertogiannini.com/GENAMARIECO ★MOP TOP 20% off with code GENA20: https://moptophair.com/gena20 ★TOOTILAB 15% off with code GENAMARIE: https://www.tootilab.com/GENAMARIE ★ INNERSENSE 15% off first order with code GENA15: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1024874&u=3789261&m=72573 ★ OUIDAD 25% off with code GENAMARIE: https://bit.ly/GMOuidad ★ AG HAIR 20% off with code GENA20: https://agcare.sjv.io/eKgoyZ ★ BOUCLÈME 15% off with code GENA15: https://boucleme.us/GENA15 ★ TRÉLUXE 15% off through link: https://discovertreluxe.com/?ref=36 ★ BOUNCE CURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://glnk.io/x26q/genamarieco ★ JESSICURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=680741&m=137946&b=2278196 ★ MINHA BEAUTY 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://www.minhabeauty.com/?ref=GENAMARIE ★ CURLFRIEND COLLECTIVE 10% off through link: https://bit.ly/CurlfriendCollective ★ KITSCH 15% off with code GENA15: https://bit.ly/KitschGena15 ★ HOT HEAD THERMAL HAIRCARE 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://bit.ly/ThermalHaircareGM ★ CURLS MONTHLY $5 off: https://curlsmonthly.com/?ref=GENAMARIE ★ DIME BEAUTY SKINCARE 20% off with code GenaM20: https://bit.ly/DimeBeautyGM FTC DISCLAIMER: This is not a sponsored video. Products are gifted. Links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small percentage when you order through my links. This does not impact the price you pay and is a way to support my channel in exchange for helping you discover the product.
Do Volumizing Products Actually Work for Curly Hair? Side-by-Side Innersense Test

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