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Radiant Beauty
When I had a 9 to 5 office job in the '80s, I remember plastering my face with several layers of makeup, just like every other female in the office. It was the style. Bright red lipstick, loud cheek blush and starched shoulder pads were the norm, the uniform that announced you were vibrant and bright, one of the hip crowd. Mary Kay was my makeup routine of choice. I had a product for every need, from a problem pimple to a quick pick-me-up face spray atomizer to usher in happy hour after a long day at work. I relied on that little face spritz every evening as I left work. Looking back, it was a precursor to taking off my makeup for the day.
By Phoebe Euphoria5 years ago in Blush
3 Ways to Keep Dry Skin at Bay This Winter
The air is getting colder and the days are getting shorter. More time is being spent indoors, and getting cozy is the name of the game. With the change in seasons, many find comfort in taking longer and warmer showers to ward off the winter chill, cranking up the heat, or burrowing inside warm clothing. While the warmth can feel wonderful, it can also leave you feeling dry, itchy and uncomfortable. It doesn't have to be this way. If you're ready to shed that shrunken wool sweater feeling, keep reading. Here are three ways you can keep dry skin at bay this winter.
By Kari Oakley5 years ago in Blush
A Brunette's Holy Grail Guide to Purple & Blue Dyes
It's been 8 years since I first starting experimenting with fun, non-traditional colors in my hair. I've bleached it & used boxed dye (sorry Brad Mondo!) so it's been through a lot. Luckily enough, I've still got a head full of thick hair. Since then, less damaging hair dyes have come into the market so today I'll be sharing my current favorites which I consider my holy grails. I included the prices in USD but of course, availability & pricing varies depending on your location.
By expositiffs5 years ago in Blush
Luxurious Hair, Anyone?
You’re sitting there in a meeting, or you're watching TV. Maybe you are talking to your crush... and you cannot stop scratching your head. The dreaded dandruff monster with his itchy cousin have invaded, and your pretty little head is on fire. You go to your handy Head and Shoulders, or your trusted shampoo brand that promises to get rid of that dandruff and itch right away. For a moment you feel like it’s all good, but not long after you use the product, you’re back to where you started.
By Madeline Docherty5 years ago in Blush
Wondering If You Should Go For That Hairstyle?
The ways we choose to express ourselves can take many forms- like our clothing choices, groups we're a part of, the aesthetic of our instagram, etc. A hairstyle is just one example of an expressive outlet.
By Mel Hisert5 years ago in Blush
The Best Primer
tListen up all my beauty buddies & skincare sisters, I found the best primer ever: your skin! I love a fearless cat eye or a bold lip as much as the next glam-fan, but a solid skincare routine makes me feel invincible. Similar to starting the day with coffee and ending the evening with herbal tea, skincare should be customized for the time of day for ultimate benefits! Let me walk you through my favorite, simple routines night and day for sensitive, combination skin with light scarring & hyper-pigmentation!
By Megan Baillie5 years ago in Blush
Red Lips
When COVID-19 became more than something happening far away on the news, it was my birthday. By this point, shops were closing voluntarily, concerts and events were cancelled. People were turning into sanitizer and toilet paper gluttons and stocking up on the "essentials" to line their houses in a year's supply of toilet paper and hand sanitizer in preparation for never leaving their homes again.
By Lovin5 years ago in Blush
Slap On Some Makeup And Call Me A Catfish
We have all seen those TikTok videos, ones where they go from bare skin and it flips over in the next frame to what seems to be a completely different human being. The beauty industry as a whole has continue to sky rocket over the last 10 years, and it has become a multi billion industry. Due in large part to social media, people are feeling more inclined than ever, to change their apperance and make an identity of who they are. Their own personal statement and brand.
By Kayla Lindley5 years ago in Blush
OSEA & Gua Sha. Third Place in Holy Grail Challenge.
Many stories are told of treasure at the bottom of the sea. Whether real gold or seaweed, I believe this to be true. When it comes to skin care, the skin needs to breathe. This is why I choose OSEA for my skin care routine.
By Kahsia Solaire5 years ago in Blush
5 Must-Have Skin Care Products Under $20
As a teenager, I suffered from cystic acne, and it drove me to try every product under the sun to get rid of it. I've been through the self-care trenches- even once giving myself a chemical burn from a questionable face mask. I've played the game and weeded through the slop. I know the products that work and won't destroy your wallet.
By RJ5 years ago in Blush
My 5 Do's for a Successful Beauty Collection.
As far as makeup is concerned, I have always been a minimalist. I suspect I took that from my mum. Her approach had always been to apply her foundation and her lipbalm.The end!
By Nkeonye Judith IZUKA5 years ago in Blush
Coconut Oil is the Holy Grail
There aren't that many products in existence that you can use for just about anything. Sure, you can use hairspray for your hair, you can use makeup for your face, but could you interchange the two? Nope, unless you count the occasional "I'm out of dry shampoo so let me dust some face powder on my roots," which, let's be honest, doesn't actually work and greases you up even more.
By Samantha Hearn5 years ago in Blush