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Makeup Monday: Makeup 101: All You Need To Know About Eyeliner
Whether you just want to define your eyes or create a dramatic look, eyeliner is the key. There are a variety of eyeliners and formulations, and each type creates a different effect. So, which type of eyeliner is right for you? Here’s everything you need to know so you can decide which is right for you: PENCIL Pencil liners are easy to apply. A standard pencil liner will create a very thin precise line. If you are looking for something more intense and wider, go with a gel liner pencil. Choose a kajal formula if you prefer a slightly smudged, sexy look. Look for long-wear formulas that will stay in…
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What’s Up Wednesday: Beauty Product Review: iMethod Beauty Eyebrow Stamp Kit
iMethod Beauty is an independent clean makeup brand that prides itself on creating the best makeup products that are vegan, cruelty-free and budget friendly and they were so kind to send me their eyebrow stamp kit to test out which I have done over the last week, so here is my review on the iMethod Beauty Eyebrow Stamp Kit, but first, here is a little information on the kit itself: What Comes in the Eyebrow Kit In this kit you receive 10 eyebrow stencils, eyebrow pomade (there are 8 shades), sponge applicator, dual ended angled eyebrow brush/spoolie, instructions and a pouch to store everything in. How to Use the Eyebrow…
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Makeup Monday: Makeup 101: Everything You Need to Know About Eyebrows (Part 2)
Eyebrows are one of the most defining features on the face, and when shaped improperly can draw attention in all the wrong ways. While I covered the art of shaping your eyebrows in Wednesday’s blog post, I want to talk about eyebrow products so you can decide which one is right for you so you can get the results you want. Here’s the lowdown on what you need to know about eyebrows products: Eyebrow Pencils These handy little tools allow for precise brow-filling. Most people who want the most control will use a pencil, because of its simplicity and ease of use. Try a pencil that has a cream…
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What You Need To Know Wednesday: Tired All the Time? 6 Energy Zappers That Could Be Making You Totally Exhausted
Tired of being tired? If it seems impossible to wake up feeling refreshed or energized throughout your day, it could be because you are (or are not) doing some very common things. If you want to feel refreshed again, these six reasons may be contributing to your constant tiredness: 1. You Skipped the Gym…Again It seems counter-intuitive: Exercising because you are tired will give you more energy. Yet, healthy adults who participated in a University of Georgia study reported feeling less fatigue after doing just 20 minutes of low-to-moderate aerobic exercise three days a week for six consecutive weeks. Further, the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion says, that…
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Makeup Monday: Makeup 101: Everything You Need To About Eyebrows (Part 1)
Tweezing perfect eyebrows to achieve that flawless, face-framing arch can be a tedious (and painful) process. But since fuller brows are in style, you can spend much less time with the tweezers. Follow the tips below to score perfect eyebrow arches at home: Choose the Right Tweezers Choose sharp, slanted style tweezers. Unlike pointy versions, these grab tiny strays quickly and won’t pinch your skin along with the hairs. I use these tweezers, they are good). Tweeze After Your Shower Warm water opens the follicles and softens hairs, helping them slip out more easily. Ease the Tweezing Pain If tweezing is too painful try dabbing on an oral numbing gel…
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What You Need To Know Wednesday: Is Stevia A Healthy Sweetener Alternative?
Pick up any health magazine, and you will likely see an article about sugar in one form or another. From glucose and evaporated cane juice to pure maple syrup and honey, good old added sugar goes by lots of fancy names these days. One of the newer players in the sugar game is stevia, a zero-calorie “natural” sweetener. There’s no debating that stevia has stolen the spotlight from its artificial cousins, Splenda (sucralose), Sweet ’N Low (saccharin) or Equal (aspartame). It may taste like sugar, but is it more natural? Better yet, is it healthier? The answer may surprise you! What is Stevia? Stevia is a small shrub in the…
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Makeup 101: Eyeshadow Basics
Are you unsure of eyeshadow? You are not alone! There’s a lot more to eyeshadow than swiping colors onto your eyelids. Achieving the perfect look consists of using the right tools, knowing your eye shape, exploring techniques and lots of practice, so to help you up your eyeshadow knowledge, I have listed everything you need to know about eyeshadow basics down below: Know Your Eye Shape When it comes to eyes, no two seem to be the same. This is the first step to knowing how eyeshadow is going to sit on your lids. Monolids are eyelids that don’t have prominent creases and are flush with the brow bone. Deep-set…
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Workout Wednesday: When Is the Best Time to Exercise?
If you are following a healthy lifestyle, you know that regular exercise will help rev up your metabolism, so you lose weight faster and avoid weight loss plateaus. But does the time of day you choose to exercise make a difference in how much fat you burn? The answer is not as black and white as you might think. Current research suggests that slightly more fat is burned when you exercise right after waking up in the morning. However, most people can work out at a higher intensity later in the afternoon when their body temperature and hormone levels peak and their muscles are more flexible. The kind of exercise…
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Makeup Monday: Makeup 101: How To Choose The Perfect Highlighter For Your Skin Tone
Highlighting is no longer a makeup fad or seasonal trend, highlighting here to stay and there is no one-size-fits-all in the highlighter department. There are endless number of shimmery options out there, so how do you know which one is right for your skin tone? Read on to find out how to choose the right highlighter shade that’s perfect for you: Fair to Light Skin Tones Those with pale to light skin tones should opt for highlighters with a pearlescent, icy-silver or champagne sheen. The light pigment adds just enough radiance to your complexion without making you look like an Eskimo. Anything darker and the product can come off as…
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What’s Up Wednesday: 10 Great Greens For Better Health
If you are following a healthy lifestyle, you already know the importance of eating dark greens, which are rich in beta-carotene, folate, and vitamins C, E, and K, as often as possible. Research shows that consuming dark leafy greens can promote good health by fighting the inflammation caused by free radicals, lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, and reducing your risk of heart disease. In addition, dark greens in the Cruciferae family (a.k.a. cruciferous vegetables) have been found to help protect against macular degeneration and possibly help reduce age-related memory loss. So, for better health, make a point to include these 10 dark green powerhouses in your diet: Arugula Arugula, also…