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The Essence of Winter
Who doesn’t love the holidays? Aside from being my favorite time of year it also happens to be my birthday month. Something that always puts me in a great mood is trying out new looks every year. With the changing trends and updating techniques so many people follow, recording them for YouTube has always made it easier to look back on and remember how things were done. Learning new ways to apply, utilize, and experimenting with new products has always been a passion of mine. I love testing out new ideas as well. Creating this look was probably one of the many I did this year. It reminded me of the holidays when I was a kid. As a teenager I never really did makeup on myself as much as I wish I did. I was always on Youtube looking at the gurus at that time to get inspiration for doing my own makeup. I joined Youtube in April of 2007, and I think about it. Now I wish I would have done way more creating as of then. Where would I be now? It’s never too late to get started. The beauty industry is still booming!! As well as it's only growing larger by the changing of the trends, and audiences likes, and dislikes. Maybe, just maybe, this coming year will be my year! Let’s do it, let’s get the ball rolling and growing like a snowball. Everything starts from somewhere right?! Yup, I thought so!!
By Monique Millan8 years ago in Blush
Best Eye Creams for Under Eye Bags
Everyone has dealt with puffy under eyes the morning after receiving zero sleep. But there are products to prevent this, even if you sleep a total of seven hours in one week. We have to admit that a lot of the best eye creams for under eye bags can be pricey, but this is due to the incredible formula and ingredients (plus, the name helps).
By Olivia Amber8 years ago in Blush
The Daily Struggle of Curly Hair
A lot of people in all ages of life love curly hair. Not that I blame them. Hair that is curly is beyond beautiful. Short curls, big bouncy curls. Curls that are so natural they put salon made curls to shame. But for those who have the natural curly hair knows the awful truth about curly hair. The curls? They usually have a mind of their own and their worst enemy is a brush.
By InkGalaxies~8 years ago in Blush
Best Of Beauty 2017. Top Story - December 2017.
2017 was the year of lip gloss fidget spinners, magnetic eyelashes, and carbonated bubble masks. Products that seemed weird upon first glance, but ones we didn't know we needed. We also saw indie beauty brands such as Glossier and Milk Makeup make their way onto the beauty scene and become instant hits with beginners and beauty gurus alike.
By Julia Benson8 years ago in Blush
5 Cosmetic Procedures That Can Boost Your Sex Appeal
As a rule of thumb, let me say that the most important thing when it comes to one's persona lies in being comfortable in your own skin. Whether that means staying "all-natural" until the end of your days or indulging in the occasional cosmetic touch-up is ultimately up to you and you alone. But as far as I'm concerned, a body is a malleable thing.
By Andrea Dawson8 years ago in Blush
Skincare Must-Haves
Skincare never used to be my forte. I know makeup and I know makeup very well. Put me into a Sephora, tell me you need some makeup and I will know exactly what to do and what to buy. But skincare? No thanks, not a fan. I honestly did not even know what type of skin I had until the beginning of this year when I got treated to a facial. Because of this, my new year's resolution was to try harder to take care of my skin, not just wipe off my makeup with a wipe and call it a night. I knew I could do better and was determined, I will admit, creating a strict skincare routine is most definitely not easy. I failed more often times than not, but I enjoyed testing and trying various products and seeing how they made my skin appear!
By Katie Curt8 years ago in Blush
What's the Deal With the Kylie Cosmetics Brush Set?
Earlier this month, Kylie Jenner announced she would be releasing her first brush set. Not even moments after, the internet began to bash her over the price point: $360. She hasn't been able to make an appearance in public (only further feeding the pregnancy rumors), but she still managed to stir up some drama!
By Julia Benson8 years ago in Blush
Brushy Fresh
I love the feeling of a brand-new makeup brush on my skin! Lucky me I get to fall in love every day. Let's get real for a minute, we all love our expensive makeup brushes but sometimes we may not take care of them like we should. Trust me, there is always time to clean your brushes before they touch your face and this is why there is always time! Let’s just start with the common reasons why you should keep your beautiful brushes clean. Brush cleaner will help them keep their shape and smelling good. Applying products and then not cleaning will cause them to have a build up of the products you use on them. This will cause two things to happen. One, you will not get a true color match when you apply your favorite eye shadow! I'm in love with the Rosegold mineral eye color but if I used the Amber Blaze then dip it in Rosegold it will change it! Which in some cases you want to do but never with the leftovers on your brush, yuck! The second thing that is going to happen is you will not get the right application you are looking for. When using your dirty brushes, it will have build up on them so it could be spotty and cause you to use more makeup to cover you up the not so good application. This is one way you are spending more money than you have to, buying more makeup than what you need. Another way you will spend more money than you need is buying more brushes. By not cleaning them, you are then buying more because they smell, look nasty and are not applying the products the way they first did. Why spend that money when you could just buy a good brush cleaner and spend your money on a special treat for yourself like a new eye color, cheek color or an amazing bronzing powder! Back on track, let’s get to some of the reasons that you may not think about. When your brush touches your face everything that is on your face is now on your brush. If you have trouble with acne this could be the reason why! There will be build up of all the junk that has been on your face and you keep putting it there! This is clogging your pores and can cause you to have acne or skin irritation. Then again, with the irritation you will have to apply more makeup to cover it up and you are spending more money than you should! In case you have not figured it out yet, I do not like to waste money by not cleaning your brushes and that is basically what you are doing! Now, let us go a little deeper into our brush cleaning adventure. If you like bacteria, pink eye and other infections, then not cleaning your brushes is for you! Well I have to tell you all of these things are a likely possibility when you do not clean your precious brushes. In some cases, not cleaning your brushes with the bacteria can lead you to go blind, NO LIE! Like I said earlier everything from your face gets on your brush. When it sits and is not cleaned and then used over and over again that is a breeding ground for bacteria! These bacteria can lead to many things like pink eye. Which leads me into another subject on not sharing brushes, eyeliner, mascara and other products like these. You love your bff but you don't know if they clean their brushes. You are getting ready for an epic night out and OMG you forgot your smudger brush! How are you going to get that perfect eyeliner and smokey eye? No biggie, your bestie has your back. Or so you think until the next day when you have pink eye......yes it could happen! Next time you will remember and not only keep your brushes clean but only use your own! These are just a few reasons why you should always clean your brushes. I hate it when someone calls and tells me that they have pink eye or that they need a new brush when they haven’t had it that long. Buy yourself a good brush cleaner, brush set and take care of it and it will last for years and your face will thank you!
By Kimberly 8 years ago in Blush
My Top 6 Makeup Products of 2017
With the thousands of products that are released at Sephora, it can be daunting to walk into beauty stores. Before I tested and tried as much makeup as I do now, I just grabbed whatever the sales representative suggested. However, hopefully, with my favorite products that I have tried in 2017, it can give you some ideas on what to grab!
By Katie Curt8 years ago in Blush
My First Attempt at Bath Bombs
My sister came home one day and told us the recipe she has for her bath bombs. I was eager to get some done for a girl at work because she was so stressed out. I wanted to use Frankincense. It is commonly used in a lot of incense burning along with sandalwood and it is one of my favorite musky scents. I like floral scents, too, so I thought it would be nice to try and mix it with lavender. She requested blue-colored soaps and I thought it wouldn't be a bad idea to try it out when my sister was still here.
By Heather Wilkins8 years ago in Blush
Michelle Phan: 'Make Up'
Throughout our life, we absorb knowledge about beauty and style just from living our lives, trial and error. But how often do you personally experience, or know someone who does, that feeling of helplessness when it comes to beauty, fashion, or even acquiring a job? Or perhaps you feel rather confident when it comes to your skills in those areas. No matter who you are, what walk of life you come from, or how successful you already are, trust me when I say, Michelle Phan’s book, Make Up: Your Life Guide to Beauty, Style, and Success–Online and Off, is a must-read for everyone.
By Christina Hammond8 years ago in Blush
Natural Beauty Hacks from a Certified Homeopathic Remedies Specialist
Finding all-natural ways to do anything in life just sounds better. There are more and more people waking up to the benefits of connecting with nature, especially when it comes to treating themselves or applying and ingesting things. Having a happier life starts with the inside out, but today, I want to really focus on the "out." I don't have perfect hair or skin, nor do I spend most of my time pining over perfect bodily attributes. Learning to love yourself as-is is key for a balanced center. But, man, does it feel good when you have clear, smooth skin and shiny, healthy hair. I've put together a list and some instructions for natural ways to treat yourself and look great because you want to look great.
By N8 years ago in Blush