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Amazing DIY at Home Spa
It's Friday night, you had a super long day at work, and you just want to relax. A nap just won't be enough for today. So you decide that you want a relaxing spa session. But the nearest spa place is 20 miles away and way too expensive. So you go to the nearest store and you create your own relaxing spa day.
By Jaelyn Bates8 years ago in Blush
11 Things I Don’t Like About Makeup Palettes
Disclaimer: I am a collector of eyeshadow palettes and lipsticks. But just because you have the freedom to spend money on some materialistic happiness does not mean you should not think through your purchase. Even if I was rolling in money, I would still be a conscious buyer. Not because I am stingy. Not because I am a cheapskate. Not because I can’t afford it. Having money does not justify hoarding. I know that if I don’t like something right off the bet, the probable chances of me using it regularly are nill. Having said that, I do NOT want to add to garbage, waste, landfills. We are very conscious about animal rights in the makeup world these days (which is an extremely good thing). But we should also take all steps possible that will help out our Mother Earth. At the end of the day some of these reasons may not make sense, or are biased. But the results are very practical for my wallet, a mess free home, and most importantly, the environment. I have not talked about any particular brands and have no intention throw shade at any brands indirectly. Many brands exemplify all of my points, so stay calm in your pants. I do not take any responsibility for hurt sentimentalities, except to say that it was completely unintentional.
By Heeta Joshi8 years ago in Blush
Monthly Subscription Boxes for $10 or Less
Makeup, skincare products, and accessories to enhance our beauty become costly. Most of us want to explore new products, but paying for a full-sized product without knowing whether you will like it can be expensive and wasteful.
By Alexandra Palkowitz8 years ago in Blush
Top 5 Eyeshadow Palette Regrets vs. Delights
Disclaimer: My intention is not hurt your fan hood sentiments. So if makeup brands break your bread, so to speak, then perhaps this is not the post for you. I have absolutely nothing against these brands or their “faces” whatsoever. I personally did not get my money’s worth out of these eyeshadow palettes for one reason or another. And all of these reasons have to do with the element of how they performed (application, weartime, blendibility) for me. Me, having oily, darkish skin tone.
By Heeta Joshi8 years ago in Blush
The Picture That Spoke a Few Thousand Characters
Meaningless notifications from the Linkedin app led me to my girlfriends profile; A beautiful black woman. After 10 seconds of scrolling the news feed, then 20 seconds of adding random people with cool pics, and titles, I see her. I had never seen this picture, and I was filled with a weird anxious feeling. I get like this whenever she posts pictures on Social Media, which is rare. Her popping up on my feed, is like an Easter Egg in a Marvel movie, or actually seeing a unicorn walk down the street. Its always a rare sighting, and I'm always freaked out for some reason. I texted her to tell her how beautiful the picture was, and how I felt seeing it, and then some more compliments; that I hope she enjoyed as well. I closed the apps, and went back to listening to The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi on YouTube.
By Art Creeps8 years ago in Blush
Ten Brands Sephora Should Consider
Disclaimer: I am a customer who likes to test out what she’s purchasing. And at the very least, I like to have the assurance that I can go to a physical store ASAP and return something I ordered online because I did not like it. In terms of makeup, for me Sephora is the preferable option, for online shopping and in store returns. But for you, that could be Ulta. I realize that Ulta is better than Sephora for many of you out there who have access to the store. Unfortunately, I cannot speak to that end because I do not have access to an Ulta. Nonetheless, the gist is that I would love for these brands to have a physical store safe-proof. For me, it’s Sephora, for you it might be something else. Really depends on where you live.
By Heeta Joshi8 years ago in Blush
Best Skin Cleansers and Face Washes for Oily Skin
Finding skin cleansers and face washes for oily skin can be tough. All skin types are different (make sure you find out what type you are!) and skin types with excess oil are particularly hard to control, because many facial cleansers make the skin feel too dried out, or worse, continue to make them even more oily. Washes for oily skin must be oil free, of course, and contain strong ingredients for acne prone skin such as salicylic acid, glycolic acid, or some other ingredients for oil control. Here are some of the best on the market today.
By Morgan E. Westling8 years ago in Blush
The Problem with Eyeshadow Palettes
Disclaimer: I do not care how or where you spend your money. Whether you’re rich or poor, how you use your money is none of my business. No one knows their priorities better than themselves, regardless if those priorities are “good or bad.” If some people prioritize makeup over basic needs, all the power to them. But I can most definitely have an opinion on how a purchase and product itself is a waste of money, generally speaking, from a very practical perspective. Today’s topic is eyeshadow palettes from an opinion of someone who likes to collect these things. My main problem(s)? Take a look down below.
By Heeta Joshi8 years ago in Blush
How to Install Synthetic Extensions (For Dreadlocks)
My dread journey at the time of writing this is merely nine months along. My dread babies are still maturing. They haven’t even begun to grow, and it could take another year before I see any natural length. This fact doesn’t really upset me though. Part of having dreadlocks is being patient and accepting things you can’t control. This is the biggest reason why I decided to dread my hair. I needed to practice more patience.
By Kylie Jane8 years ago in Blush
