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.

Adventures In Beauty

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

Here's how to stop your makeup from caking in the summer heat

19 liquid highlighters that will give you a J.Lo glow

Adventures In Beauty

An honest review of the Afrique collection from Instagram-favorite brand Juvia's Place

25 drugstore beauty products you'll love way past summer

It's okay if your first post-grad job isn't related to your degree, and I'm proof

Adventures In Beauty

A woman of color reviews BeautyBlender's controversial new foundation

These are the oily skin-approved foundations I use to stay flawless in the heat

17 sheet masks with yummy summer ingredients that your skin will crave

Adventures In Beauty

I tried Fenty Beauty's Moroccan Spice Eyeshadow Palette to see if it was worth the hype

Adventures In Beauty

I tried ColourPop's No Filter Foundation, and here's how it held up during humid N.Y.C. weather

Cardi B's legendary hair moments, from vintage-inspired updos to fiery red ponytails

16 best sunscreens for brown skin, according to a woman of color

Adventures In Beauty

I tried Too Faced's newly expanded Born This Way Foundation, and found the perfect shade

Adventures In Beauty

A hardcore Aaliyah fan gives her honest review of the Aaliyah for MAC Collection

Adventures In Beauty

These $10 peeling foot masks do what my $35 pedicures can't

Rihanna's Ocean's 8 locs hairstyle has a powerful meaning

Revlon's prestige makeup brand Flesh Beauty will be inclusive from the get-go

Adventures In Beauty

This DIY Body Lava will give you a Fenty glow for a fraction of the price

Adventures In Beauty

This is how I make $1 press-on nails look expensive and last long

Adventures In Beauty

I tried the Shayla x ColourPop collection and it made me feel like a beauty guru

Seven things to avoid after getting a Brazilian wax, from sex to working out

Adventures In Beauty

This $10 drugstore foundation puts my $35 one to shame