Mika

Mika is an NYC based writer and content creator with a healthy addiction to social media and coffee. Mika enjoys bottomless brunching, taking long strolls down Sephora aisles and checking out some of the hottest spots in the Big Apple. Currently, she runs a lifestyle & entertainment blog, astoldbymika.com, where she shares embarrassing personal experiences, advice on navigating life as a Millenial and witty commentary on pop culture news. Keep up with her on Twitter & Instagram.

13 affordable black lipsticks under $10 that you'll love way past Halloween

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20 fall nail polishes that will spice up your mani this season

Sunday Riley Tidal Review

Adventures In Beauty

This $65 moisturizer is expensive AF, but it works wonders for my eczema-prone skin

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17 pumpkin-themed beauty products to shop, because we love our pumpkin spice lattes that much

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Adventures In Beauty

I tried press-on toenails to see if they were a gimmick, and they lasted longer than a nail salon pedicure

Here's everything coming from Fenty Beauty's #CHILLOWT Holiday collection, so start saving your coins now

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26 eyeshadow palettes that Libras will love this season

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Adventures In Beauty

An honest review of Urban Decay's sold-out Naked Cherry collection

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How to figure out your skin type and what products to use, once and for all

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Gabi Fresh launched a new plus-size lingerie collection, so say a prayer for your bank account

Benefit Cosmetics is launching a home décor collection, and just take all of our money now

Adventures In Beauty

I tried learning how to do cut crease eyeshadow from an Instagram pictorial

The Beauty Files

The beauty products a New York-based writer uses to hydrate her oily skin (yes, that's a thing)

16 different ways to style your box braids, from triangular parts to double buns and more

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Losing my innocence in a third grade classroom mere miles from the 9/11 attacks

Adventures In Beauty

I tried the Too Faced Tutti Frutti collection, and it took me right back to childhood

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Beyoncé's beauty evolution, from good-girl curls to butt-length braids

28 of Zendaya's best red carpet fashion moments, from oversized suits to elegant armor

19 times Zendaya proved she's a hair and makeup chameleon

Adventures In Beauty

An honest review of how well Mac's Matte Fix+ Spray worked for my oily skin

Adventures In Beauty

I tried Laura Geller's new foundation and it made me look like an IRL Snapchat filter

Adventures In Beauty

I ditched my doctor-prescribed eczema cream after trying these skin care products

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Adventures In Beauty

I tested NYX's new full-coverage foundation on a 90% humidity day in Mexico