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  • 2 months ago | scarymommy.com | Marissa Oliva

    Parenting|Written by Marissa Oliva2 minutes agoGettyFor parents managing food allergies, every day can feel like navigating a minefield. The persistent fear of an accidental exposure goes far beyond inconvenience — it’s a source of ongoing stress. The challenge isn’t just reading labels correctly; it’s birthday parties, sleepovers, everyday moments that seem simple but require an extra layer of care and consideration.

  • 2 months ago | scarymommy.com | Marissa Oliva

    Lifestyle|Written by Marissa Oliva3 hours agoWe listen and we don’t judge: HOW are you all doing your makeup in the mornings and making it actually look good? I’ve been asking myself this, as well as all the other moms I know, since my son was born two years ago. Because, mom lore — the sheer insanity of mornings with a toddler or any child under the age of 6, probably, allows little to no time for anything, let alone applying a face of makeup.

  • Nov 1, 2024 | nylon.com | Marissa Oliva

    There’s a reason #GRWM is a viral mainstay on social media: The experience of getting ready for a day or night is a universal one, and the routine, for many, is a sacred ritual and form of self-expression. Getting ready has the ability to call up different feels depending on your mood, what you’re getting ready for, and time of day. You might have a go-to robe you wear, a spot on the floor in front of your mirror that you favor, and a drink you have to sip on as you’re doing your makeup.

  • Oct 31, 2024 | elitedaily.com | Marissa Oliva

    Charlotte Tilbury JoyphoriaSephoraInspired by summertime, this fragrance is technically a floral scent, but picture florals, in paradise –— the aroma of vacation in the morning on your walk down to the beach. It’s a chorus of summer-blooming white florals, radiant neroli oil, sunny ylang-ylang, and upbeat petitgrain oil, tempered by aquatic coconut water accord, warm jasmine, and velvety musk, for a sun-soaked floral that feels like the magic of a getaway.

  • Oct 23, 2024 | nylon.com | Marissa Oliva

    When summer fades and fall rolls in, there's a vibe shift you can't miss. The air gets crisp, but everything else? It’s all about getting hazier, softer, and a little dreamier — whether it’s the foliage, the sky, or your makeup game. This season’s trending look? Soft glam. If you’re not sure what that means, just scroll through your feed. you’ll find it refers to a grounded, soft approach to makeup, often incorporating earthy hues and lots of blending for a lived-in feel.