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Toxic Beauty Treatments from the Past
Although beauty standards across time and space may differ drastically, every culture at every time has held some beliefs and practices regarding beauty. And while standards and preferences may change, even to their own opposites, one thing remains the same: people are willing to do some crazy things in the name of beauty. From leeches to lead, nightshade to radiation poisoning, toxic beauty treatments have been a health hazard to women - and men - for eons. And don't think just because we're in the 21st century now, that personal care products don't still sometimes have dangerous long-term effects...
By Nicola P. Young8 years ago in Blush
11 New Palettes and My Tiff with Them (Pt. 8)
Disclaimer: Information was gathered via trendmood, indiemakeupspotlight, and Indvidual brands’ social media and web shops. If links are missing for some, then the palettes still have not been released on online stores. I was going to write a whole article about colourpop’s collaboration with Disney, but I got lazy. But it’s on number 11 and a bit long. I skim edit rarely, so mistakes are likely.
By Heeta Joshi8 years ago in Blush
NexGen or Acrylic?
If you're like me, you probably always struggle with what you want to be done to your nails. Should they be natural? Should it be a regular manicure or a gel manicure? Maybe, you'll go back to acrylic once more. Or, should you try NexGen? Well, if you're conflicted, I'm here to discuss the final two and let you know the major and minor differences between NexGen and acrylic nails.
By Nery Tavarez8 years ago in Blush
What About Make-Up Brands That Sell to China?
The Cruelty Free movement has taken big steps the past couple of years, with the topic being discussed more openly and more people choosing not to use brands that still test of animals.
By Georgia Parish8 years ago in Blush
Things No One Tells You Before You Dye Your Own Hair
Everyone has wanted to dye their own hair at least once. And it's a completely reasonable desire; hair salons are expensive and time consuming and it's a pain to go back every other month. Self-dyeing can be a great option: if it's done right. Here's a list of things that I wish I knew before I dyed my hair myself for the first time:
By Liz Shannon8 years ago in Blush
Makeup Bag Tips for Beginners
Growing up, I went through an “awkward makeup” stage. I knew how to apply makeup from watching my mother when I was a child, but when it came to actually buying my own I didn’t have a clue. I started wearing makeup regularly in high school, and I was a big fan of the alternative scene. At first my mother didn’t approve of dark or heavy makeup, so I had a blue eyeliner pencil I bought at a dollar store, a tube of mascara I got from her, and a tube of concealer I bought myself at the store. Thankfully after becoming interested in YouTube makeup tutorials, I began to figure out more on what I needed to complete a look for the day. Now that I’ve been a makeup wearer for at least a decade, I think it’s time I share what I’ve learned from my trials and errors at the beauty counter and share what should be in your first makeup bag.
By Destiny B8 years ago in Blush
Incarcerated Makeup
Do you ever wonder how women and men can look so good while in jail or prison? They have a way to utilize makeup which is not even sold on commissary. They use their simple imagination or get tricks and ideas from others locked up with them.
By Brandi Payne8 years ago in Blush
4 Life-Saving Skin Care Remedies
Need a cure-all for those difficult discrepancies in your skin? Looking for the perfect at home remedy for dry hair? Well, you've come to the right place! Taking on a new skin care routine can be intimidating at times, but not when you have these five items in your kick-ass bathroom toolkit.
By Camille Wilcox8 years ago in Blush
11 New Eyeshadow Palettes and My Tiff with Them (Pt. 7)
Disclaimer: Bleh. 1. Cherry Blossom Palette by KKW Beauty Buy here. One, I don’t see any popping cherry blossom shades in there. Two, what’s with the non-pinkish or non-whitish packaging? Three, not for me and that sucks because cherry blossoms are so my aesthetic.
By Heeta Joshi8 years ago in Blush
The Double Edged Sword: Dry and Oily Skin. Top Story - September 2018.
I know the struggle all too well. The bridge of my nose would be flaky at the same time pimples would be cropping up on my forehead from my forehead being too oily. Around I went in the vicious skincare cycle, adding astringents and drying agents to my face to get rid of the pimples and then adding oils to my face for the dry spots. It's a never-ending battle for people who have both skin types.
By Destiny B8 years ago in Blush
25 Best Beauty Gifts for $25 and Under in 2018
If there's one thing most people love to get, it's a gift that allows them to pamper themselves. Lo and behold, the beauty industry is chock-full of products and goods that allow you to show your body, hair, and skin a little extra love.
By Sasha Konikovo8 years ago in Blush
11 Palettes and My Tiff with Them (Pt. 6)
Disclaimer: At this point everyone should know that a polite sensible opinion is not being hateful. Sources: Trendmood, Indie Makeup Spotlight, and Brands’ Websites
By Heeta Joshi8 years ago in Blush