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LINK-END ROUND-UP: May 24, 2024

LINK-END ROUND-UP: May 24, 2024

LINK-END ROUND-UP: May 24, 2024 | STAINED COUTURE

Has it been well over month since I’ve posted a Link-End Round-Up? Well, let’s ignore that question and move on.

Happy Friday people! If you are in the states, are you ready for a 3-day weekend? Usually, I’m not a fan of 3 -day holiday weekends, but I need this one. I plan to do whatever want, which is nothing lol. However, I’m pretty sure it’s not going to go that way. My sister is planning to grill and a friend on mine might in town. So, this weekend might be super chill or super chaotic, but I’m either way.

Honorable Mention: I also plan to heal this chemical burn and/or allergic reaction I gave myself. Luckily it’s mild and healing on it’s on with the help of my no-actives skincare routine. Oh, and plenty of Aquaphor and vitamin E.

LINK-END ROUND-UP: May 24, 2024

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Drugstore Undereye Concealers

Drugstore Undereye Concealers

Drugstore Undereye Concealers | STAINED COUTURE

I’ve reached a point in my life when I just don’t want to wear makeup. However, my slightly sunken eyes with dark circles will not allow me to do that without looking like a ghoul. Therefore, if you catch me out and about, I will at least have concealer on over my SPF. I will dust a little mineral foundation powder for some overall coverage. Still, I mostly just war concealer under my eyes.

While being in my “concealer only” era, some of my favorite concealers for undereye are actually drugstore.

In case you are unaware, the E.L.F camo concealer is close to being on icon level. This concealer comes in a matte and hydrating formula. The matte formula was my fav for years, because it would stay in place all day. Now, I reach for the hydrating formula, because my undereye can get dry during the day as I age. Both formulas are top tier in my concealer collection.

A makeup artist on TikTok said that the NYX Bare With Me concealer was really good and she was absolutely right. This NYX concealer has great medium coverage and blends like a dream. I loved the results so much that I bought another one in the actual shade of my face. This one is also hydrating, because it’s a water-based concealer serum. Once you use, you will definitely be able to tell.

The Almay Clear Complexion is another concealer and skincare hybrid. Unlike the previous one, this concealer has salicylic acid to help with acne. I mostly use this at the bottom of my under – near the top of my cheeks. Still, this concealer provides full coverage, but a soft finish. Actually, I need to find this concealer in my face shade, as well.

Do you have any favorite drugstore undereye concealers? Share below!

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EMPTIES: April 2024

EMPTIES: April 2024

EMPTIES: April 2024 | STAINED COUTURE

Is this going to be the quickest EMPTIES post ever? Looks like it, but both of these products were fabulous. I loved both of these products so much that I’ve already repurchased both of these products twice.

The EOS 24 H Body Lotion has become my go-to body moisturizer. This is a thick cream that is loaded with a number of oils and butter. Therefore, this lotions melts into the skin, including dry skin. The cherry on top is that this Vanilla Cashmere scent smells so good. It’s a light, but rich vanilla scent that smells great on its own and layered with other scents.

Finally, I used up another tube of the Redken Acidic Bonding 5-minute mask, which is helping me repair my hair. A couple months ago, my stylist and I decided to try bleach in my hair again. We tried a few years ago and experienced a little damage and repaired it over time. So, decided to give it another try to see and the damage was worst this time. Honestly my hair is fickle about bleach, but we tried it in the cold, dry winter. That was not the best conditions to do that. So, me and this Redken mask have been putting in hard work, which is paying off.

Redken recently launched this same product but formulated for curly hair, which I plan to try next.

Have you tried of these products in this Empties post? Share below.

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Go-to Walking Gear

Go-to Walking Gear

Go-To Walking Gear | STAINED COUTURE

A few years ago, I became an avid walker. I was so into walking almost everyday, that there were some almost 100 degree days that I was out there. To be transparent, I started walking for mental purposes. I was deep in my feelings about things going on in my life at the time, which included learning my new normal after COVID. I had read that taking walks was a good way to help improve your mood and health, of course.

Recently, I’ve been craving daily walks again, but this time to help with my help. I’ve been so stressed and it’s beginning to affect my health.  Therefore, I started going on more walks, with the intent to make them daily; weather permitting.

I need my bluetooth headphones when I go walking, because helps me zone out. I zone out so much that I end walking longer than I think. Personally, I prefer headphones over earbuds, because it gives off the impression that I don’t want to be disturbed. This is especially needed when I decide to stop by the gym in my apartments.

Since I do walk with earphones, my best friend made sure I always have a safety device. I have a sound making device that’s also a stun gun. Plus, it’s cute! 😀

It should be obvious that you need good pair of shoes when walking. I have a pair that I walk and live in, but they are getting too big for me as I’ve lost weight. I’ve been doing research and the Brooks Ghost 15 seem like a winner for me and my needs.

When I first started at my current job, I use to have to be on my feet for extended time. This caused me to start experiencing pain in my feet and need arch support. I wear arch support bands, but  insoles for arch support is better for when I’m walking. Insoles for arch support not only support my arches, but help keep me balanced when I walk on uneven terrain.

One of the best purchases I made recently was this flat fanny pack. It lays flat against my waist, but holds my keys, safety device, and my ID. I also use this as a crossbody on days when I need to run errands, but it’s mostly used for carrying stuff when I’m on my hot girl walk. Love it so much!

Do you have any go-to walking gear or tips? Share below!

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LUST-HAVE LIST: May 2024

LUST-HAVE LIST: May 2024

LUST-HAVE LIST: May 2024 | STAINED COUTURE

Happy May! I know the Lust-Have List for May is over a week late, but your girl has been busy. Work and life have been jumping me every other day. So much so, the dates have been sliding in and out of my calendar. Thankfully, I’ve been working hard to get everything back on track.

You may be able to tell my the items in this month’s Lust-Have List, but I’m ready for summer. Spring is one of my favorite seasons, but I didn’t get to enjoy it much. Therefore, I’m going to summer like I’ve never summer before! I’m not sure I want to take a vacation, but I have couple of ideas and even someone I’m thinking of going with ;)!

In the meantime, here are some things I’ve been eyeing lately.

LUST-HAVE LIST: May 2024

  • Woven Natural Tote – I love a good natural wicker purse, especially with contrasting brown leather.
  • Gut Detox & Cleanse book – For the past couple of years, I’ve been trying to focus more on gut health. A documentary I recently watched has mad me want to step it up. I think this book is great starting point to learn more.
  • Tinted Red Lip Oil – I already have and love this lip oil in pink quartz, which is a nice natural pink lip. However, I can’t pass you a cherry lip oil, which means I need this one, too.
  • Poolside Terry Shorts – In the past, I would only wea shorts to immediately put on before and after the pool to avoid showing my legs. Now, I don’t care and wear almost everyday in the summer. I would love to add these terry shorts to the rotation this summer.
  • Chunky Black Birkenstocks -If there was one shoe that I think I could live in all summer, it would be these chunky Birks. I’m obsessed!
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