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Uplifting Yet Grounding; Simple Essential Oil Scrub Recipe
I have recently discovered a love for essential oils; each one comes packed with a whole list of super abilities that can enhance and level up your life… much like those items you collect to level up on your favorite RPGs (Nerd here, don’t worry if you don’t get every reference).
By Horace James8 years ago in Blush
It's All About Them Brows
The eyebrow is the most important part of any makeup look. It frames and defines the eye as well as the face. Believe it or not the history of the eyebrow starts back in ancient times. It wasn’t until the 1920s when silent film star Clara Bow popularized the “over plucked” look that the use of tweezers on the face came into play. Ever since then, eyebrows changed with the decade and the use of beauty products on the market. However, the first pair of tweezers were not used for the use of tweezing hair from the face. They were originally used just to pick up little objects that the fingers could not. They can also be used for the use of crafts and hobbies such as stamp collecting. The shape and pointed edge made things much simpler. I know when I used to do crafts I used tweezers for the little things such as rhinestones, beads, and other little things.
By Annie Hatcher8 years ago in Blush
Why I'm Boycotting Kat Von D Beauty... And Which Brands You Should Try Instead
I'd been a fan of Kat Von D since high school when I first saw her in HIM's music video for their song 'Killing Loneliness.' At the time I'd never seen anyone else like this woman and couldn't help but be drawn to her. She was gorgeous, had incredible tattoos, was unapologetic, and seeing her thrive in the traditionally male-dominated field of tattoo artistry was beyond empowering to watch. So when I learned in 2008 that she was releasing her own makeup line, I was ecstatic. What followed were some of the best eye shadows and lipsticks I'd ever seen. And her tattoo concealer was a staple in my makeup bag for years.
By Jessica Pilla8 years ago in Blush
Makeup Brush Guide: Cleaning Brushes
Makeup's unsung hero: Makeup brushes. What is the one thing you can't do your makeup without? BRUSHES! Yet most people admit to only have cheap, really bad quality brushes. I won't lie and say I don't have a few cheap brushes in my personal makeup bag, but brushes are where I always tell people it's okay to spend a little more. In the long run it will be a lot better to buy one more expensive brush then to have to keep buying a new cheap brush because the bristles are soft or keep falling out.
By Kyrsta Morehouse8 years ago in Blush
Dewy Summer Glow Makeup
Working as a professional makeup artist in all genres (TV, film, editorial, red carpet, etc.), I get asked to do a variety of makeups. As summer approaches, one of my favorite makeup looks to do is a simple dewy summer glow makeup. It's a beautiful, easy look that can be as natural or glammed as you would like.
By Kyrsta Morehouse8 years ago in Blush
Every Note Leaves a Mark
I don’t know about you but my favorite part of doing makeup is playing with my eyeshadow. I love to sit and mix colors together, discover different techniques and discover new brands. However, with a lot of us and the time we have in the mornings, being able to actually sit and play with our makeup can be far from our morning routine. With so many new inventions in the beauty industry, the one I have found that really sets everything else apart is eyeshadow pencils. With the pencil that is a liner, primer and pigment all in one, you can create a beautiful, dramatic look in the amount of time it takes to turn on your coffee maker.
By Annie Hatcher8 years ago in Blush
Peripera PowerPuff Girls' Collection!
This Collection is giving ALL of the Nostalgia feels! The Korean brand Peripera had all the 90s babies in mind when they created this amazing collection! The Peripera x Powerpuff Girls line was released late last year and features an enormous assortment of the cutest beauty goodies around! Unfortunately, the line is only available in Korea, but a quick search for the collection on Amazon and eBay can allow beauty lovers from around the world to get their hands on this coveted collection! Just be careful to avoid any counterfeit makeup! Here is what to expect!
By Chelsea Winona8 years ago in Blush
The Real Ogee
Ogee skincare is the OG in the natural skin care realm. Behind the line: Ogee was created by a team of fashion leaders who wanted to "align the products that we were producing with our personal values of green living, organic foods, and luxury goods" (as stated on website). Searching for ten years to find the best ingredients, they have managed to stay far away from petroleum derivatives, parabens, synthetics fragrances, formaldehyde, and GMOs. Basically, all of the junk-food skin ingredients. Ogee is proud to be packaged and certified in the United States using 100 percent recycled paperboard. Since being founded in Vermont, Ogee supports the Organic Farming Research Foundation and the improvement of organic farming systems.
By A. C. Clementine 8 years ago in Blush
