[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OuyGl5LT0s] I decided to take on the Highlighter challenge, which was not as difficult as the no brushes makeup challenge, except in that highlighter does not make a good contour…but we knew that already. Did you attempt it? Link yours in the comments. Products used Nyx Contour Cheek Duo Elf: Shimmering Facial Whip in…
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H2-Oh-No: Hard Water Irritates Skin!
Can water irritate your skin if it’s soft or hard, or due to the chemicals infused within it? Yes! According to an article on Hard Water Dermatitis posted on DermaHarmony.com, “Hard water is a common culprit in the fight against dry skin,” and defines hard water as “highly alkaline.” I will be going into PH…
May I? May Mags
Jennifer Lopez serves up some blank model gaze on the cover of W Magazine’s May issue, with an illegible “One & Only” title matching the logo in pastel rainbow gradation. She wears a black bra beneath a white lace buttonup and an open-front black cardigan with white trip. The makeup is a nude lip, subtly…
A Beautiful Read
Can You Get Hooked on Lip Balm, by Perry Romanowski, is one of the most informative books I’ve ever read on beauty and cosmetics, as well as “drugs.” If you’ve been curious about ingredients, health hazards, and myths surrounding the beauty products we use daily- you’ve got to read this book! Romanowski has a casual…
Types of Clay Masks
China White Clay– a delicate type of Kaolin clay that’s great for normal or dry skin-types because it does not draw oil or moisture from the skin like other types of clay. French Green Clay, a type of Illite clay that is great for oily skin because it does draw oil from pores. Bentonite: a…
Get Kinky Today: Skin Fetish 003 Pat McGrath
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdoH9II8VWs&w=560&h=315] Skin Fetish 003 by Pat McGrath goes on sale online today! It’s a “highlighting trio” available in two options, Golden and Nude. The kit comes with a 003 buffing brush, gold or pink pigment, and gold or nude “shiny stick highlighter + balm duo,”depending on which of the sets you choose. It retails…
Masking My Beauty: Clientele Facial Masque
Because steaming my face caused me to break out, I decided to try this Clientele Facial Mask, which uses English China White Clay- a delicate type of Kaolin clay that’s great for normal or dry skin-types because it does not draw oil or moisture from the skin like other types of clay. I am used…
Glam Rock Glam Goth Eye Makeup
I decided to bring out my inner Glam Rock, Glam Goth, GLambert, and recreate that iconic black and metallic shimmery eye make-up seen on many a rock star, from Adam Lambert to BVB’s Andy BIersack, to name a few. I used Ulta’s Abbey Road Palette with MAC shader, angled shader brushes, and Enchanted Eve Blending…
Anti-Frizz Flat Iron in a Jar: Butter Whip Coil Cream
This should be called flat iron in a jar! The claims are definitely not exaggerated. I put this on my hair just to try it out…I condition every time I wash my hair, so I’m always putting conditioner on and leaving it in. It wasn’t until before going to bed I did a double take…
Strong Nails: Secrets and Tips
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVgHeGSMF4w&w=560&h=315] The secrets to growing out your natural nails so that they are strong and healthy are simpler and easier than you think. 1. Clip them only when soaked. 2. No filing…I clip them to shape them. 3. Try a nail treatment: Tratamiento Curativo De Uñas. 4. Don’t Use them like tools, use a…
