Hello all :)

I wanted to create a segment for my blog called ITLO (In the Life of) to recap happenings across my social media every two weeks so I can put any new YouTube videos, the latest Instagram posts, and anything else that would be easier to have all in one place if you needed to catch up on what's going on plus some additional cool things that I feel like adding.

YouTube:

I uploaded my Get Unready with me video for everyone to see what a typical night looks like for me when I get home from work and I'm ready to remove my day's face (the only untypical thing is I'm not in my bathroom). Yes, some of the items do change daily pending on what my skin feels I need, but pretty much all items shown are classics in my skincare arsenal. After posting, this led me to my next video, which is a new series called Skincare Arsenal. Here I'll be showcasing different categories of skincare (Cleansers, serums, moisturizers, face oils, face mists, masks, etc) and what I currently own in these categories. Below is this last week's video:

Hello @bluemercury #tribeca ! Such a beautiful store and a fabulous opening party! @tophcam and I had a blast browsing around and playing with all things skincare and makeup! #NYC #bluemercury #nyc

A video posted by Josh Collier 💄 (@joshcolliermua) on Jun 2, 2016 at 4:43pm PDT

I went to the grand opening for the Blue Mercury in Tribeca with my YouTube and real life friend Chris (His channel is here). There were quite a few people from brands in showing off some of the latest tips and tricks, drinks, beautiful blue and white cookies that I shared on Snapchat before quickly devouring, and Marla Malcom Beck and Barry Beck, the founders of Blue Mercury. Chris and I spent a little over an hour talking shop with each other, swatching, blending, and smelling all the brand new testers (a joyous occasion, obviously). I managed to leave with the new Chanel UV Essential SPF 30 Sunscreen (On Nordstrom here). I'll be reporting back my thoughts on here more than likely, so, stay tuned.

All bases covered! I have all four of @beccacosmetics ' foundations and want to know which one you'd like to see me review first! Counter clockwise starting from the top: Aqua Luminous, Ultimate Coverage Complexion Creme, Perfect Skin Mineral Powder, and Ever Matte Shine Proof -- all in Porcelain 👱🏻 I'll be sure to test that one out first! #joshcolliermua #joshcollier #makeup #becca #beccacosmetics #foundation #youtube #reviews #makeupreviews #bblogger

I was also kindly gifted from a friend who works at BECCA all four of their current foundations to test out and play with (All in the shade Porcelain). I asked on the above photo to see which you'd like to see reviewed first the winner was definitely the Ever Matte. I've tried it about three times so far and I definitely like it. I'll be filming a review for it more than likely tomorrow morning (fingers crossed I can wake up early enough to do so).

In news other outside of social media, our pool opened up in our building this last week! So I'm looking forward to putting a few sunscreens through some really good testing and relaxing on the weekend with Chris poolside :)

Expect more to definitely happen here soon! I've got a few ideas for the blog, so, I don't think it'll will just be a support network for my channel. Stay tuned. Have a beautiful Sunday evening :)