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Foundations You Need
As a makeup artist, I have tried almost every foundation known to man, within my budget, of course. From $43 to $6, these are my favorite foundations I use year round. I pick and choose which ones I want to use from time to time. If I have extra money to spend, I'll go with the more expensive brand just to give myself a little reward. If I am on a budget (which seems to be all the time) I will go for the more cheaper priced foundation. Either way, I am always satisfied with my makeup. Anyway, here are my top favorite foundations.
Grace BadarakPublished 6 years ago in BlushBrazilian Wax 101
Getting a Brazilian or bikini wax for the first time can be pretty intimidating. The best way to psych yourself up is to know exactly what to expect from beginning to end.
AJ Nelson LEPublished 6 years ago in BlushMy Hair Is Kinky: Does That Make Me Ugly?
We figure we’re doing you people a favor to get some white blood in your kids. —John Howard Griffin, Black Like Me (p. 103).
Four Common Mistakes Clients Make at the Salon
Sometimes, going to the salon can become somewhat of a tough feat for the client. It's difficult enough to go somewhere trusting a person with your outward appearance (in a society today that makes the most out of appearances in the first place), but sometimes the clients forget (or choose not) to help the stylist out in a few simple ways.
Alexandria RhinePublished 6 years ago in Blush10 Japanese Hair Care Brands You'll Love
Asia has been stepping up its beauty game, and it's gotten to the point that people around the world are beginning to take notice. Korean beauty products, Japanese makeup brands, and plastic surgery tourism have also started to become incredibly popular with Western audiences.
Rowan MarleyPublished 6 years ago in BlushHow I Am Curing My Breakouts & Dry Skin
Unfortunately I have been graced with skin that is as dry as a desert. It has always been that way. And along with that, my skin is prone to break-outs. A combination that is not preferable. Many "acne-prone skin" products are tailored towards that which is also oily. I have found that they are generally very drying for my already dry skin so I have been stuck finding the right products for both my skin issues. And on top of both these issues, my skin is scarred from previous breakouts, especially along each of my cheekbones and my chin.
Lissie GracePublished 6 years ago in Blush- Top Story - September 2018
Handle Frizzy Curls Without Heat
Picture the scene: A young woman sits on a park bench, her long straight hair glistening in the sun like a river of gold. Clouds appear in the sky, and she starts to cry. Unfortunately, the poor girl was cursed by an evil witch to have frizzy hair. The rain's about to start, and she has a twenty-minute walk home. She'll be a walking frizz ball by then. Tragedy.
25 New Palettes and My Tiff with Them
Disclaimer: These eyeshadow palettes keep on dropping faster than I can blink. Critiquing is not being negative, it’s about giving brands positive feedback on possible improvements. This list contains both mainstream (*) and indie, new/upcoming releases.
Heeta JoshiPublished 6 years ago in BlushThe Best 5 Beauty Products for Acne-Prone and Combination Skin
My struggle with acne began when I was in about the 6th grade. I was constantly trying to cover up my skin with the latest and greatest foundations, powders, etc. It wasn't until I learned the proper skincare regime that worked for me that it decided to clear up. (Cleanser or scrub, toner, then moisturizer).
Lindsay BockPublished 6 years ago in BlushPoo Smear
A beauty fad that has actually been around for quite a long time is creating a facial mask made of poop or using a poop infused soap. In fact, poop facials have been used in Japanese culture for centuries by geisha and many other beauty-focused individuals to keep their skin looking radiant and fresh. Some of these masks rarely have human feces in them, but some do contain human feces.
Nolan JamesPublished 6 years ago in BlushWigs
First, what you need to know is that wigs normally do not come prestyled. Most of the time the length and bangs are kept long so you are able to style the wig yourself. (This can be a blessing or a curse.)
Coral MorandePublished 6 years ago in Blush11 New Palettes and My Tiff with Them
Disclaimer: This is a first impression based on online viewing only. In other words, I saw it online and recorded my impression based on that first online viewing. It could be either pro-consumeristic or anti-consumeristic. Read to find out how individual palettes make me feel.
Heeta JoshiPublished 6 years ago in Blush