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Keeping Your Makeup Brushes Clean Is Essential

August 18, 2018 No Comments

How often should you clean your makeup brushes?

“Ooh, I am supposed to clean those?”

“Uuuhhhhh I just rinse them with water.”

“What do I even clean them with!”

“How do I clean them!?”

These are all questions that I have either asked or heard. I bet if I ask my friends how often they clean their makeup brushes they would tell me they have never washed them before. Think about it, when was the last time you cleaned your brushes, and how long have you had your brushes for? You should be washing your makeup brushes at least once a month.

WHATTTTT!? Your makeup and facial oils build up on the brush over time, and bacteria starts to build, which means you need to be washing your those brushes…OFTEN! When it comes to my foundation brush, I religiously clean it every two weeks because the foundation builds up and can cause a breakout!

Beauty, Life Style

Are You Practicing Self-Care?

July 24, 2018 No Comments

Happy International Self-Care Day everyone!

In the past couple of months, I have made a huge effort to practice more self-care and create a routine that I love! I have been listening to tons of podcasts and watching videos on other’s self-care rituals, and I can now say I am obsessed with the topic. I feel such a difference when I take time for myself to do something that makes me feel good. This can be anything from taking a bath, doing a face mask, or watching reality tv while drinking tea (aka letting my brain just completely relax and go to mush haha). I think it is so important to take time for yourself and do things that make you feel good and re-energized.

Self-care night

I love to have a ‘self-care night’ at least once a week. My self-care routine looks different every single time, but it usually entails that I take a long bath, apply a face mask, watch Netflix, and journal! (The time of the week where I can #extra and not feel bad about it) All of my favorite things in one night that leave me feeling amazing after and honestly unwind and de-stress. However, you don’t need a routine to practice self-care! It can be as simple as reading for a few minutes or working out! Some days it can be as simple as putting my phone down for an hour and reading or taking a walk. I find putting my phone away to be the best feeling. In a world full of social media and constant comparison a mini digital detox can be very necessary. I even consider my night time skincare routine apart of my self-care! In the end, it means taking time and focusing on yourself.

Beauty, Life Style

Beauty tips everyone needs to know for traveling

July 11, 2018 No Comments

Traveling whether it be a short flight or a long flight can be fun but also kind of a pain. When it comes to flying, I have learned some of the beauty do’s and don’ts. So I have a strict guideline which I follow to ensure that my beauty regimen stays on track while in the air. When it comes to my skin, I have become adamant about keeping it very consistent and always being attentive to what it needs. I almost think about my skin having a little bell that it rings when it needs something, and I am the servant that comes running with serums, oils, and pimple cream LOL. In simple terms, however, I follow what I call the No makeup-Extra Hydration-Stay clean protocol.

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Masks your skin is begging you for

June 14, 2018 No Comments

RePicture yourself watching the bachelorette on Monday night with your chocolate and tea (or maybe wine), and your missing something… a face mask! I love doing face masks, not only because they are fun, but they truly help my skin! Over the past recent months, I’ve discovered two masks that have completely transformed my skin. The first mask is the Drunk Elephant Sukari Babyfacial mask. I heard many beauty influencers rave about this product which is now a top selling product at Sephora! The second mask I have been loving is the Éminence Clear Skin Probiotic Masque. It has aided in clearing up any blemishes I have and cleaning out my pores.

Drunk Elephant T.L.C Sukari Babyfacial

Before I purchase any face product, I always read the reviews on Sephora (I do this with any skincare products I’m considering and most of my makeup products). As I read through the reviews, I saw an outstanding number of people saying how much this product had changed their skin for the better, and everyone was raving about it. I was very hesitant to buy it due to the price, but I ended up purchasing it with my mom, and we now share the product. I recommend splitting the cost and sharing it with a family member (sister, mom, dad whoever it may be).

Beauty, Health

Collagen Powder: Worth The Hype?

May 29, 2018 No Comments

The benefits

About a year ago and a half ago I began to use collagen powder. I started off by just putting it in my tea and drinking it a couple of times a week. After I started using it, I began to notice mayor benefits! Collagen is terrific for your skin, hair, nails, joints, and bones. It keeps the elasticity in your skin, which you lose when you age (my mom also uses it and has seen significant differences in her skin regarding overall tightness). After about one month of using collagen powder, I noticed my nails were getting stronger. Then within about three months, I noticed my hair was growing super fast (I’ve always had long nails, but they would break easily, and my hair would never grow). Along with beauty benefits, collagen is incredible for your muscles, joints, and bones, and is an excellent source of protein.

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Favorite Makeup Products

May 22, 2018 No Comments

All of these products I have been using for a long time and always come back to them! These are some of my favorite makeup products and If I had to take 1 product from each category of makeup, I would pick these bad boys. I am constantly trying new makeup products (due to my love for makeup) however, I find myself always coming back to these products!

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How To Protect Your Skin For Summer

May 17, 2018 No Comments

I burn easily… very easily. So, how to protect your skin for summer is something we must do. Sunscreen has always been something I apply every day, or when my mom forced me too when I was little. As I have grown up, I realize how important it is to protect your skin from the sun. I also have fair skin with freckles and if I am in the sun to long, not only do I burn, but I get a crazy amount of freckles. Now, I love my freckles, but I prefer a faded freckle look on me (in the summer they also darken). I know it sounds funny but its the truth!