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Here's What You Need to Know About Laser Hair Removal
A year ago when I decided to start laser hair removal, I underestimated three aspects of the process: the price, the time commitment, and the pain. What did I overestimate? The effectiveness.
By Lily Hoffman8 years ago in Blush
Eternal Elasticity
I’ve been obsessed with my skin and wrinkles from a ridiculously early age. I can remember sitting at school in my study periods joking with friends that I’d have to start wearing polo necks at 30 to deal with my turkey gizzard!
By Nicola8 years ago in Blush
Top Skin Care Products That Have Worked Wonders for Me
Unless you have been blessed by the Gods, you have probably run into some kind of obstacle with your skin and how you want it to look. In today's society, a clear and glowing face is worshipped, causing teens and adults everywhere to go scrambling for products that are said to clear your skin overnight. Very few people actually do their research to determine what their skin might react to or what type of skin they have.
By mia sugui8 years ago in Blush
How to Install Synthetic Extensions (For Dreadlocks)
My dread journey at the time of writing this is merely nine months along. My dread babies are still maturing. They haven’t even begun to grow, and it could take another year before I see any natural length. This fact doesn’t really upset me though. Part of having dreadlocks is being patient and accepting things you can’t control. This is the biggest reason why I decided to dread my hair. I needed to practice more patience.
By Kylie Jane8 years ago in Blush
How To Get Clearer Skin FAST!
The following is the routine that has given me skin that I can be happy with. I will be sharing the things I have found most effective alongside some of the products I find really work.
By Kayla Michele8 years ago in Blush
Best Affordable Drugstore Makeup
We don't all have the means to go to Sephora and spend a lot of money on makeup. Don't worry, I've compiled a full face of affordable drugstore makeup that is as good or even better than the more expensive brands!
By Sophia Popescu8 years ago in Blush
How I Cleared My Skin
The summer before freshmen year, I began to breakout. I was extremely self conscious about it and it seemed like everyone around me had perfect skin. My mom took me to see a dermatologist and she had me try different topicals and washes but I was allergic to mostly everything. I tried to fix my skin on my own for a year and during that I tried absolutely everything and learned a ton. I was obsessed with skin care and continue to learn about it.
By mia nicole8 years ago in Blush
Product Review- Beauty Protector: Protect & Detangle
I have never felt more loyalty to a hair product than I do to this product from Beauty Protector. I have been using this product for a few years now and recommend it to anyone who will listen. Oh, you're looking for a new leave-in conditioner? Beauty Protector. Something to help prevent frying your hair from all that straightening? Beauty Protector. A product that will leave your strands silky smooth & smelling wonderful? Beauty Protector.
By Megan Mesco8 years ago in Blush
Maybelline Fit Me! Foundation: A Review
Maybelline's new Fit Me! Foundation has been praised repeatedly for its lasting coverage and affordable cost. You have two options when deciding which Fit Me! Foundation you want to try—the dewy finish or the matte finish. Both of the two different foundations offer pore control and the famous drugstore brand promises a poreless look. Maybelline has even made an effort to help others find their skin tone by creating a quiz to find the "perfect" match of their popular Fit Me! Foundation. However, after taking the quiz and buying the product myself, I can assure you that there are more cons than pros about this foundation.
By Jennie Burroughs8 years ago in Blush
The Truth Behind These 8 Popular Skincare Items
It doesn’t take a beauty mafioso to know about the revolving door of products touted as the magic bullet for everything from wrinkles to combination skin. After all, the leagues of Instagram and Pinterest skincare threads have made these trends hard to ignore; regardless of how loyal we are to our tried and trusted favourites, it’s difficult to resist the appeal of the new ‘it’ product when it’s plastered all over our feeds. As a Canadian, it's often hard to track down many of the favourites without having to scour high and low (AKA shop online), so I understand the disappointment of skincare products less than living up to the hype. To help you avoid spending your money on a lacklustre miracle serum or cleanser, I’ve compiled a list of popular products I’ve loved or regretted.
By Ash Man8 years ago in Blush
Spironolactone Cleared My Skin
I've never had severe acne, however, I had what dermatologists would refer to as "moderate acne". I always had little pimples on my chin and on my forehead, and my skin was always super oily. When one zit went away, it seemed like two more reappeared the next day. I had tried all of the over-the-counter face washes and spot treatments, but nothing seemed to work.
By Amanda Nowak8 years ago in Blush
2 Acne-Clearing Face Masks
Okay, let's be honest. Acne sucks. Whether you're just starting to get it or have been dealing with it for 9 years, it sucks, and you're probably like me and want rid of it.
By Stephi8 years ago in Blush