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5 Major Beauty Myths: Debunked

The beauty industry is one that is full of myths from people that think they know it all. Forget what you hear going around at the make up counter at Sephora and let's talk about 5 Major Beauty Myths and get them DEBUNKED! 5 Major Beauty Myths: Debunked Myth: Certain Products Can Cure Oily Skin Unfortunately, there is no topical cure for oily skin, since the oil production is caused by hormones. However, you can choose certain products that will help maintain the oil that is produced. ... View the Post

You learned them and now we're going to prove them wrong. 5 biggest beauty myths, debunked.

Beauty· Fashion

Hint Of Turquoise Makeup Tutorial

With summer approaching quickly, I find myself really wanting to throw some color into my look without going completely over the top. I love adding the tiniest hint of color just between the outer corner and lid shade- like a little whisper of summer. Find out how to achieve this hint of turquoise look by watching the video below! You will need An eyeshadow a few shades darker than your skintone. I used Crème Brulee from Makeup Geek A warm reddish brown eyeshadow. I used Cocoa Bear from ... View the Post

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7 Tips to Keep Your Eyes (and Eyelashes!) Looking Young and Healthy

Let your eyes do the talking! Follow these easy steps in order to reduce and prevent fine lines and to brighten up your entire face. Here are 7 Tips to Keep Your Eyes (and Eyelashes!) Looking Young and Healthy! 7 Tips to Keep Your Eyes (and Eyelashes!) Looking Young and Healthy 1. Remove Makeup Before Bed No matter how tired you are, always remove your makeup before hitting the sack, especially your eye makeup. Leaving concealer and mascara on overnight can dry out the skin and lashes, ... View the Post

The complete guide to beautiful eye care, from preventing fine lines and wrinkles to eye makeup and lash prep!

Beauty· Fashion

Cannes Film Festival is All About Fashion (And The Movies, I Guess)

Every year in Cannes, France, movie stars gather for a little film festival called the Cannes Film Festival. It's the most publicized film festival in the world and in my opinion, we can thank fashion for that. Over the years, I feel like I hear more about the fashion at Cannes more than the actual movies. Fashionistas look to this festival to gawk at the beaded bodices and extravagant gowns. I personally live vicariously through these celebs because a) I'm eight months pregnant and can't even ... View the Post

Beauty· Fashion

The Highlighter From Heaven: Pat McGrath’s Skin Fetish Helps You Glow Like The Goddess You Are

If you have been peeping those glowy, otherworldly, dewy skinned makeup looks, you're in luck. The Queen of that look, Pat McGrath has just launched two highlight kits, each featuring a dual ended balm/shimmer stick, a pigment, and a buffing brush. AND- it's packaged in sequins. Literally, the products are submerged in a package of sequins. There are two shades of this product; Nude and Golden. I got the shade Nude. At first I was a little disappointed in the amount of product that is in ... View the Post

Beauty· Fashion· Wellness· Women

6 Pieces of Actually Helpful Advice for Expectant Moms

Pregnancy can be overwhelming. The advice I've received from various outlets is even more overwhelming. I've gotten advice from my own family, to co-workers, to strangers off of the street that didn't even know me. Some of it has been terrible, but there were a few nuggets of gold that came my way every now and then. After really thinking all of the advice I've received through, I found that there was six pieces of actually helpful advice I received that most expectant moms get. These gems are ... View the Post

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