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Testing Milk Makeup
Let me start by saying, I am not someone who enjoys spending my money. My main weakness is clothes, but nothing I have is worth over £20 and I buy most secondhand or on sale. If I’m taking a long train journey, I use sites to split my ticket and make it cheaper. I nab discount codes off all my uni friends for anything I can, and if my boyfriend and I are getting a takeaway we halve the portions. It’s 2018, there’s no time to be careless with your earnings, am I right? So the thought of buying one item of makeup, something that will last a few months at most, for £20+ terrifies me. And yet here I am, writing a review on a brand that sells foundation for $42 (around £32) and four eyeshadows for $36 (£28).
By Bethany Kate7 years ago in Blush
Best Primers for Every Skin Type
Whether you’re trying to correct the skin underneath your makeup, tint the skin to match your tone, or smooth out the skin, a foundation primer or makeup primer can be a lifesaver. Many makeup beginners may not realize the importance and added benefit of a quality makeup primer, and in adding that extra effect, you really complete your makeup routine. It should be no surprise that it is important to recognize what you are looking for. It should also be no surprise to you that there are primers for every skin type. Each primer can be used to protect the face when putting on makeup, so the sooner you figure out your needs, you'll see just how beneficial these primers can be.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Blush
How to Cure Dry Skin Overnight
The worst way to wake up in the morning is with dry, flaky, irritated skin. If you have ever experienced this, then you know how much it could affect your day. The cause of it can be anything from dry air to specific skin conditions. No matter what the cause, you want fast relief. Unfortunately, it is not as easy as washing your face every night or taking showers or baths. In fact, depending on the dryness of your skin, you might have to result to using a hydrating serum, a moisturizer, and a face oil all to add moisture to your skin.
By April Demarco7 years ago in Blush
Should You Brush Your Hair?
I used to be completely brush obsessed when I was younger because my hair reached my knees and the tangles were impossible. The state of my hair didn’t concern me back then because I just braided it and went on with my life. Now however, it’s all different. First, I like to be low maintenance while looking like I put in work, and second, I now have shorter hair that reaches just past my shoulders. Though everyone could benefit from this post you’re about to read, I do want to point out that if you have crazy long hair, you will want to brush it in some way unless you like surprise dreadlocks.
By Faline Kay Frost7 years ago in Blush
Dream Skincare
I have always struggled with dry skin. I’m from an island originally, and grew up just an hour or so away from the sea. My living environment was always humid, so when I first moved to Alberta, my skin acted out so much that it was painful. For a long time I looked for solutions, I must have tried every lotion in the drugstores, but none seemed to do the trick. It was one thing or another, either the smell was wrong, the consistency, too greasy, too liquid, some would just plain not work!
By Faline Kay Frost7 years ago in Blush
Do You Need a Skin Routine?
Do you really need a skin care routine? Does it really work and is it worth it? If you've read my story on "do you need rose water?" you got a glimpse into my skin care problems. I have very sensitive skin. I'm allergic to a lot of soap products, and have very mild to severe reactions when I use face masks, lotions, face wash, and even products that have been prescribed to me by a doctor. I even have huge reactions to something that is in our water (usually after each shower I take, I come out with burned skin and have awful rashes all over my body).
By Abigail Brooke7 years ago in Blush
Winter Paradise Mascara
There are these commercials I always see in the late spring about waterproof mascara for all those pool parties you’re about to go to. They go something like “Do you want amazing eyelashes in the shower? How about in the pool or while you’re in the ocean? Well THIS mascara will stay on your eyes through a nuclear blast! Impromptu dive of the Mariana’s Trench? You’ve got this girl!” I used to almost get anxiety over this because there are so many of these commercials and I’m sitting there like “oh my god my mascara will totally run in the Marianas Trench…”
By Faline Kay Frost7 years ago in Blush
Attention Lushies! Top 5 Holiday Season Products Everyone Should Try
I love lush! Who doesn’t love Lush? Here’s a company that’s really making big strides in the world with their ethical campaigns, fair trade policies and, of course, their fantastic products that’ll make you smell great and feel fantastic! Lush puts its money where its mouth is and actively works to clean up our oceans, prevent excess of plastic and other waste from sitting in landfills for thousands of years and fight animal testing in the most aggressive ways possible. As a proud part-time employee for Lush Cosmetics North America, I’ve tried them all, and I can tell you that this year’s holiday products not only take the cake, but adds a nice creamy layer of fair trade organic cocoa butter on top with a pinch of plastic free lustre!
By John Romanov7 years ago in Blush
Anhesti Hair and Scalp Refresher
Today I want to touch onto something very specific out of a wonderful line of products. The line is Anhesti Haircare and its creator is Lorri Weisen. She has been an entrepreneur for over 20 years, she is an aspiring author, a public speaker, an Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN) Holistic Health Coach, former stylist, and salon owner. If you have a second, you should read her story.
By Faline Kay Frost7 years ago in Blush
Do You Need Rose Water?
I've always heard about rose water, but never really understood how it would benefit my life. Everybody at one point in their lives has problems with their skin. I found myself with a huge skin problem. In all honestly I used to have really bad acne. They were always large, inflamed, and so painful… not to mention, hideous! Then all of a sudden, they went away and I honestly only found myself getting acne around that time of the month (sorry for the possible tmi, I am very open about the body… we all go through similar things anyways). So, whenever I saw pimples on my face, I knew what was coming.
By Abigail Brooke7 years ago in Blush
