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Tame the Mane
What’s your concept of beauty? In this all natural, whole grain, non-GMO, gluten-free society, the natural hair journey has continued to evolve. But are we losing sight of what it means to be beautiful? Do we have to compromise health for beauty? I know I did! I thought if I could just grow my hair long enough I would be considered beautiful, desirable even. But is that necessarily the goal? Why is it so critical to have long hair?
By Ladi S8 years ago in Blush
BuyInCoins Review
I am a bargain shopper. I am always looking for the lowest price I can get on items I am planning to purchase. When I discovered BuyInCoins I was amazed at how inexpensive their items were. I decided to try out some of the items in their beauty category, as this is the category I shop the most in. This article is my honest opinion on this website and the items that I purchased from them. All items were purchased with my own money and this article is not a paid sponsorship. All opinions are that of my own and based on personal experience.
By Amanda Zylstra8 years ago in Blush
Best Ways to Make Foundation Appear Smoother
Growing up, and being one of those girls that loved to experiment with makeup, I definitely went through my fair share of picking wrong foundation shades. To add on to the agonizing thought of having my face be orange and my neck be white, I could never achieve such a flawless-looking base that we all desire. Through less time than I'd actually like to admit doing research, I was able to come up with seven simple ways that have major impacts in your foundation application.
By Rafe S8 years ago in Blush
Favorite Urban Decay Products
I have been a fan of Urban Decay cosmetics for many years and have used a lot of the makeup items they have released. This article will feature some of my all-time favorite products made by Urban Decay.
By Amanda Zylstra8 years ago in Blush
Why I Shave My...
Face. There, I said it. I shave my face. I know a lot of you are worrying, won’t the hair grow back thicker? Won’t it grow back darker? What if I get a rash? I know. There are so many questions and several things to consider with shaving your face. It isn’t really considered "the norm" for a female to shave their face, is it? You must think… well, there must be reasons for that. But no, there isn’t really.
By Heather Sykes8 years ago in Blush
ULTA Beauty Fall Haul
I was lucky enough to purchase some items while ULTA beauty was having a 10x the points offer online a few days ago. This means that I will receive 10x the points for the items that I purchased since they were part of their selected items for the offer. What an awesome deal and those rewards points add up fast and can be used to save money on future purchases.
By Amanda Zylstra8 years ago in Blush
Small Changes That Will Give You Glowing, Youthful Skin
Everyone wants to have smooth, youthful, radiant skin. And while there is absolutely nothing wrong with wrinkles, fine lines, and some sagging skin, we want to keep looking youthful for as long as possible. This is where we come to all the tips that you pick up over a lifetime, from rubbing banana peels over your face to these and those serums. Of course, you don’t need to do all of this, and you will actually probably be better off if you don’t suffocate your skin under too much product, but here are the options you can choose from to keep your skin radiant.
By Scarlet Gratton8 years ago in Blush
Hush App Review
Let me start off by saying I am beauty product obsessed. I enjoy trying out new makeup and skincare items and purchase these items on a regular basis. I am always looking for the next best product to fall in love with. I also spend countless hours browsing beauty articles and websites.
By Amanda Zylstra8 years ago in Blush
Contouring and Highlighting
Makeup has existed to enhance and beautify the appearance of the body. Cosmetics have been around since the beginning of time and have evolved drastically depending on the fashion and beauty trends of the decades and centuries that have gone by. Most makeup nowadays consists of products made out of creams, liquids, powders, pencils, or rouge. After YouTube came to be, many girls and women started creating makeup tutorial videos and became self-proclaiming “beauty gurus.” They started developing nuanced makeup techniques, one of the most popular being contouring and highlighting.
By Julie Chernesky8 years ago in Blush
Tips on Maintaining & Growing 4c Natural Hair
Having 4c hair can be a struggle for some people, but once you understand it, your life will be much easier. Well, caring for your hair. Out of 4a, 4b, and 4c hair, 4c hair is the kinkiest and most tightly coiled hair in its section. Like I stated before, it can be difficult for some naturalists to care if they have 4c hair. Trust me, I know since I have 4c hair as well.
By Shadia Jerome8 years ago in Blush
8 Tips for Getting Flawless Makeup
Makeup. We all know it can be so horrifying when you catch a glimpse of yourself in a mirror after a long day and seeing that you have turned into your own version of the Grinch. You start to wonder how long you've really looked like that and regret everyone you have spoken to throughout the day.
By Heather Sykes8 years ago in Blush
Science-Backed Ways to Fight Oily Skin. Top Story - August 2018.
Oily skin can be a pretty difficult issue to deal with. People who have this skin type are way more likely to have bad breakouts, have excessively shiny skin, and may even have difficulty keeping their makeup in place due to the oil their skin produces. During the summer, these problems often magnify.
By GLAUX CHEM®8 years ago in Blush