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Honest makeup reviews, product comparisons, FOTD looks, and beauty hauls — from a beauty-obsessed friend who tells it like it is.

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"I am a major beauty addict, but my biggest challenge is actually using the products I'm obsessing over! I shop frequently, but most days pass and not a speck of makeup goes on my face."

— Joyce, bronzer bunny

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About bronzer bunny

A beauty journey, one swipe at a time

Joyce started bronzer bunny to share her honest take on luxury and mid-range beauty products. Based near Chicago, she's a self-described beauty addict who loves connecting with fellow enthusiasts. Her blog features in-depth reviews of brands like Chantecaille, Burberry, Tom Ford, Nars, Guerlain, and Tatcha — always with a warm, conversational voice.

Recurring series like Love It or Toss It, Products That Didn't Work for Me, Weekly Rotation, and Lipstick Diaries kept readers coming back for real talk about what's worth the splurge. From FOTD posts to shopping hauls along Chicago's Magnificent Mile, Joyce documented her makeup journey from November 2011 through early 2014.

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Why blush comes before bronzer in my makeup routine

I used to reach for bronzer first because it felt logical: warm up the perimeter of the face, then add color to the cheeks. That order worked well enough, but…

My Real Take On Beauty Subscription Boxes

I have always enjoyed the small ritual of opening a beauty delivery: lifting the tissue paper, seeing which products are full size, and discovering a shade or…

The best drugstore lip stains that don’t dry out your lips

A good lip stain should leave behind flattering color without turning the delicate skin on your lips into a tight, flaky mess. That sounds simple, yet many…

Youth To The People vs CeraVe For Acne-Prone Skin

Choosing a face wash for acne-prone skin is rarely as simple as picking the product with the most attractive ingredient list. A cleanser has to remove…

How to Make Cream Eyeshadow Last All Day Without Creasing

Cream eyeshadow can create the kind of polished, softly blended eye look that powder sometimes struggles to achieve. It melts into the skin, gives the lids…

I Wore a Full Face of Glossier for a Day—Did It Live Up to the Brand?

Glossier built its reputation on makeup that looks like skin, brows that appear effortlessly groomed, and a beauty routine that feels quick rather than…

The Chanel Cream Eyeshadow More People Should Be Talking About

Chanel is often associated with polished powder blushes, quilted compacts, and elegant lipsticks, so its cream eyeshadow range can fade into the background.…

Finding a Bronzer That Looks Like Summer on Your Skin

The right bronzer should bring warmth and dimension to your face without announcing where the product begins and ends. When the shade is well matched, cheeks…

Why I’ll Never Buy Another Pressed Powder Highlighter Again

For years, pressed powder highlighter felt like the safest luxury makeup purchase. A smooth compact, a pretty champagne shade, and a few strategic sweeps along…

How to Pack Makeup for a Carry-On Only Trip

Packing makeup for a short trip can feel like a negotiation between your routine and your suitcase. A full-size foundation, three favorite lip colors, an…

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Luxury & Mid-Range Favorites

Joyce covered an extensive range of beauty brands, from prestige houses to accessible drugstore staples.

Chantecaille Burberry Tom Ford Nars Guerlain Tatcha La Mer Koh Gen Do Chanel Lush Origins Too Faced Le Metier de Beaute Fresh Estee Lauder Clarisonic Maybelline L'Oreal Revlon Sally Hansen
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Recurring Series

Love It or Toss It • Products That Didn't Work for Me • Weekly Rotation • Saturday Recap • Lipstick Diaries • Makeup Challenge!

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