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5 Natural Hygiene Products That Actually Work
Choosing to eat a healthier diet was no doubt a huge lifestyle change for me. Not only did I have to adjust what and where I eat, but I began to start being mindful of what was in the foods I chose to eat. It didn't stop at just food, however, as I found myself taking another look at the ingredients of what I put onto my skin. So I dived into the world of natural hygiene products.
By Nailah McCann8 years ago in Blush
How I Got Here and Some Tips for You, Too!
My name is Krystal and I’m 29 years old. Growing up, I had no interest in makeup. My mom used to beg me to at least wear mascara, but I had no desire, LOL. As I got older, I started clubbing and, of course, wore eyeliner or the occasional eyeshadow, which consisted of just rubbing gold eyeshadow on my eyelids. Finally, when I was 18, I believe, I remember one day asking my mom if she would come with me to Walmart. I wanted to buy some products and get into makeup. She was more excited than me I think, haha. I’ll never forget. I bought everything for $85. I had no idea what I was doing, I just knew I was going to learn something; anything. I came home and sat in front of my mirror for hours trying to figure everything out, which was a total fail. I realized I would need a little bit more help so, where was the one place all the MUAs were? MAC Cosmetics, of course. I remember asking one of the employees how to contour and her exact response to me was, “You don’t wanna learn how to contour. Have you ever seen Kim Kardashian in person?” I kinda need to thank her because she made me even more eager to me learn. I refuse to be told no, LOL. A couple years later, my fiancé purchased my very first eye shadow palette that wasn’t from Walmart. It was the Kat Von D Butterfly Skull palette. I have learned every technique from myself. I am going to be honest—I have watched YouTube videos, but that can only do so much. I learn differently than others and I always have. I have spent days and nights almost crying because I refused to give up. Here I am now. I started posting my looks back in October of 2017. I’ve been featured in articles and the famous Fenty beauty website. I can’t tell you how proud of myself I am. To some, it may be nothing, but to me? Every like, every comment, and every compliment is one step closer to where I want to be.
By krys ayala8 years ago in Blush
January Ipsy Glam Bag Review
Hi everyone! So, I figured I would start doing monthly Ipsy reviews. For those of you who don't know, Ipsy is a monthly subscription bag for $10 a month. You get five beauty items based upon a small questionnaire you fill out when you sign up. I have been subscribed for a year now and I love it. I recommend it to everyone. You get all kinds of different products for a much smaller price than you would buying it on your own. Granted, they are sample/travel sizes, but still! When I got my first bag, my husband and I looked up the official prices for each item, and it came out to a little over $100. Talk about crazy savings! If you're interested in signing up, use my referral code to get started!
By Savana Verret8 years ago in Blush
5 Tips for Stronger, Healthier Hair
As someone who has a lot of hair, and by a lot I mean almost to my butt a lot, I get stopped about my hair on a regular basis. It’s become completely normal for me to get stopped on the street by strangers who want to ask me about my hair or even try and touch it. As someone who also colors their own hair, I get asked a lot about what kind of products I use to keep my hair healthy. So I am here to tell you about the products that I swear by and how I keep my hair strong and healthy.
By Caitlin Sullivan8 years ago in Blush
Hottest Makeup Trends of the 2000s That Are Coming Back
The decade of 2000s was truly a decade of shimmer and colors, when people enjoyed trying out the latest trends like chunky hair highlights to glossy AF lips. Entering the new century, the beauty world was booming with new ideas and everyone was getting creative—including makeup. Makeup from the 2000s was just beginning to rise where cosmetic brands were releasing bright and bolder colors for makeup lovers to test out. It was truly the decade of experimenting with makeup, and it was surely a stunning era.
By Jacqueline Hanikeh8 years ago in Blush
DIY Vitamin E Face Masks for Naturally Glowing Skin
Creating homemade face masks are some of the best ways to save money, naturally enhance your skin, and have some fun while doing so. With ingredients you wouldn't guess would give you some of the best benefits of blemish removal and glowy, rejuvenated skin, you're going to want to try these options out. Plus, you might already have the ingredients to do so.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Blush
Best Beauty YouTube Channels to Follow
We seriously love beauty gurus on YouTube all around the world, because not only do they gives us tips and advice on all things beauty, but they also do product reviews! When the latest and hottest products finally drop, we eagerly wait for them to review the product before debating whether to buy it or not. But that's not all that they do, they also give us outfit inspirations, hair tutorials, and they also show us their morning and night skincare routines. Us beauty lovers are constantly getting inspired by these beauty YouTubers and we can't help but always give their advice a try.
By Rachel Blanchard8 years ago in Blush
Best Primers for Your Skin’s Needs
Primers may just be my favorite step to makeup and depending on which you purchase. It can also feel like the last step to your skincare, what with so many primers reaping the benefits of skincare whilst also getting your skin ready to soak up makeup and make it last nowadays. Some people find priming an annoying waste of time and money (THEY are probably both these things). I do not hang out with such negative people. Always kick it with people that bring your priming needs up, not down! If you really want to keep your mask on all day you just HAVE to do it. It’s one of those things—like buying tampons or eating healthy for a day after New Year’s. You just HAVE to! And if you ever wondered how to achieve the most flawless finish whilst also attending to your individualized skin needs, I’ve got your face covered (full coverage, of course).
By Paige Bird8 years ago in Blush
