Makeup
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My Beauty Empties March/April 2024 (Pt.2)
Last week I talked about my skin, body, hair, and nail care empties. Today is all about my makeup empties, and there’s quite a bit to share starting with the face… Makeup (face, eyes, brows & lips): Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Perfector 4-In-1 Glow Makeup (in shade 01 Light, $11.12) – From the first time I used this, I was hooked! I love the buildable light coverage, the glow and how long it lasts during the day. I use this alone or under foundation and either way, I absolutely love this! (I have tried e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter. This is good, but not as good as Maybelline in my…
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Let’s Get Beautiful In 2024 (Part One)
The new year is here, and it’s the perfect time to refresh our beauty routines and embrace a more beautiful version of ourselves. 2024 is the year to prioritize self-care, confidence, and, of course, looking absolutely stunning. In this two-part series, we will talk about various aspects of beauty, from skincare to makeup, and share tips and trends to help you achieve your most beautiful self… Skincare A radiant complexion is the foundation of any look. Start by adopting a thorough skincare routine that addresses your skin’s specific needs. Here are some key steps to consider: Cleanse & Hydrate – Begin with a gentle cleanser to remove impurities and unclog…
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The Best Drugstore Makeup With SPF To Layer For Extra Sun Protection
No matter the season or the weather, SPF is a step in your beauty routine you don’t ever want to skip! SPF ensures you are protecting your skin against sun damage as well as preventing signs of aging that is accelerated by sun exposure. So, there are two things you have to keep in mind: the “sufficient” amount of SPF for the face and neck is 1/2 teaspoon, and SPF needs to be reapplied throughout the day to stay effective. So where does that leave us makeup-wearers? I typically get the biggest dose of protection in my face moisturizer with SPF, but I do like to use makeup with SPF…
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Products To Toss From Your Beauty Cabinet
If you are in the mist of spring cleaning your house, then this is a good time to give your beauty cabinet a good spring cleaning too. This is the perfect opportunity to clean out expired beauty or makeup products, expired sunscreen, and everything in between. Below is an initial list of beauty and personal care products you should sort through toss out (or give away if not used or not expired): Makeup Products Makeup does not last forever. Expired products not only lose quality but can also build up unwanted bacteria after a certain amount of time. Check the backside of the packaging for an open jar symbol, (aka…
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My Beauty Empties (Winter Edition)
Hello Everyone! Winter is gone and spring is here and it’s time for me to clear out my used-up winter beauty products, so let’s take a dive into my winter beauty empties bins and talk about what I liked, what I didn’t like and what I would buy again starting with skincare… Skincare Equate Beauty Gentle Skin Cleanser ($6.98) – I picked this up to try since my favorite skin cleanser was out of stock. This is a mild, non-drying formula that will not irritate sensitive skin, and all of this is true. I liked this cleanser, but it was not hydrating enough for my very dry winter skin. After…
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How To Take Care Of Your Makeup Brushes
When it comes to applying makeup, makeup brushes are every beauty junkie’s secret weapon to get a flawless look. But ask them when was the last time they washed their brushes, and the answer is likely longer than it should be (I am guilty of this too), so consider this your personal reminder to wash those brushes sitting on your vanity. Today’s blog post, I am sharing five rules of thumb to follow when caring for your makeup brushes: Wash Once a Week How often should you wash your brushes? While it varies depending on how often you use your brushes, I recommend washing them once a week. Your brushes…
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What Is Color Correcting?
There has been a lot of talk about color correcting lately. While many of us know what color corrector colors to use on our the face, there are those of you who don’t know what color correcting is let alone which color corrector colors to use on your face. In a nutshell, color correcting is basically using different colored concealers to cover dark circles under the eyes, redness on the skin or brightening sallow skin. You can find color correcting concealers in cream, liquid and stick formulations. Listed below are the main color corrector colors that are used on the face: GREEN: Minimizes redness. Perfect for rosacea, acne, sunburn, broken…
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The Best Affordable Tubing Mascaras Under $15
Everyone’s talking about tubing mascaras recently and trying to find one that works best for them. Even though the concept isn’t new, the demand for long wearing and reliable makeup products has been on the rise as people take more of a no-nonsense approach to their beauty routines. Higher end brands may have popularized the unique mascara formula, but today I am sharing the best affordable tubing mascaras (in my opinion) under $15 that deliver the same look and performance at a fraction of the cost. But before we dive in, what is tubing mascara? Tubing mascaras contain polymers in the formula that create a 360˚ wrap around the lashes…
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What’s In My Everyday Makeup Drawer For January 2023
I started this series in January 2022, and it lasted for about five months and then the series fell by the wayside. So, starting this month, I will be shopping my stash each month and share the makeup I will be using throughout each month, so last week I shopped my stash and here is what I will be using throughout the month of January: For The Face It has been a hot minute since I have used It Cosmetics Your Most Beautiful You bronzer, blush, and highlighter palette (in shade “Laugh, Love, Live”, $39). This was my go-to for the longest time so I will be giving this some…
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My Best Of The Best Beauty Products For 2022
Happy Wednesday Everyone! The end of 2022 is near, and I thought I would share with you my most used and loved beauty products for 2022 starting with makeup… Makeup Makeup Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Perfector 4-IN-1 Glow Makeup ($9.98 for 0.68 oz., shade 01 “Light”) Originally, I was looking for e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter, but it was sold out everywhere, so I decided to pick this up and I absolutely love it! I wear it alone or under makeup and I am obsessed with the glow I get when I use this! Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup SPF 20 ($9.56 for 1 oz., shade “60 Natural Beige”) I…