Best 9 Blogs of 2020

Whew! We finally said “goodbye” to 2020 and “hello” to 2021! What a year it’s been, filled with so many ups, downs, challenges and uncertainties! The pandemic gave us many lemons, so I did my best to make us all some sweet, sweet lemonade by creating and providing quality content for all of you!

 

Here’s a quick breakdown of what 2020 looked like for Makeup by Samantha Linn:

34 Blog Posts

325 Instagram Posts

37 Brides

1 Course Release

9 Monthly Newsletters

8 Styled Shoots

 

Today, I want to share my Best 9 Blogs of 2020! These are a collection of your favorite blogs from the year. Enjoy!

 

01. Makeup Brush Basics

I’m sharing some makeup brush basics with you. I’ll be focusing on the Eye Brushes this week. There are so many options with eye brushes, so we’re starting with the best beginner options that will allow you to grow your collection over time.

 

02. Five Ways to Prep Your Skin for Your Wedding Day

If there is ever a time in your life to look and feel your absolute best, your wedding day is it! I’m sharing my top five ways to prepare your skin to look and feel its best for the big day!

 

03. DIY Facial & Lip Scrubs

Sharing two of my favorite DIY scrub recipes that you can make at home in order to give your skin the TLC it deserves!

 

04. Tutorial: DIY Wedding Event Makeup

In this tutorial, Samantha Linn shows you how to achieve a natural-glam makeup look perfect for any wedding event. By using what you learn and adding your own flare, you’re bound to achieve gorgeous, camera ready event makeup looks every time… without a heavy face of makeup!

 

05. The Mama Project

The Mama Project is something I am so excited to be sharing with all of you! Whether you’re a mama-to-be, a new mom or thinking of starting a family, there’s bound to be something here to help you!

 

06. Winter Inspired Styled Shoot at Bear Brook Valley

This gorgeous Winter-Inspired Shoot came together beautifully at Bear Brook Valley, captured by Jennifer Larsen Photography.

 

07. How to Identify Your Skin Type

Here are the basics for identifying your basic skin types. This information will be super helpful to be aware of when you’re shopping for skincare or makeup products!

 

08. 4 Favorite Touch Up Products to Have With You On Your Wedding Day

Typically Brides can wear their wedding day makeup for 12+ hours! So what’s the secret to keeping your face in tip-top shape? Here’s my 4 favorite touch-up product recommendations for any Bride!

 

09. Styled Shoot: Endless Summer at the Jersey Shore

Maybe it wasn’t a “typical” summer in New Jersey but that couldn’t stop us from getting to the Jersey shore. See more of this gorgeous styled shoot here!

 

And those are just the highlights! Thank you all so much for all of your support and love this past year, you are truly what keeps me going and passionate about this job of mine!

Photos: Tori Kelner Photography, Jennifer Larsen Photography, Sara Fitz Co.

 

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