Over the years, I’ve had a love/hate relationship with my brows. We were just rarely on the same page and they never looked perfectly identical. Yes, a common struggle for most who try to make their eyebrows match and with eyeliner, too. What is up with that?!
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This weekend was hot and, even worse, humid. Southern problems. However, it was also a confirmation and realization that this summer is going to be a hot one. I’m dreading it already. Another thing I realized this weekend was that my top Neutrogena products, skincare and make-up, has helped me tremendously to not look like a literal hot mess. Clutch players, I tell you. Since the first official day of summer is a week away, I thought it be a great time to share my top Neutrogena products to help keep your skin smooth, protected, and flawless during the summer.
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One thing that I’m focused on doing this summer is to wear cut back on the amount of make-up I wear. I don’t want to spend another hot and humid summer wearing make-up to give the illusion of flawless skin. I just want flawless skin. Thanks to successfully battling the hyperpigmentation on my cheeks, I’m ready to move on to the next battle; dark under eyes.
A simple fix for hiding dark under eyes is to throw on your favorite pair of sunglasses and keep it moving. However, we’re better than that, right? Right.
Of course, there are natural ways to reduce the appearance of dark under eyes. Some simple things you can do include getting plenty of rest, drinking enough water, and eating foods rich in vitamin K, such as broccoli and leafy green veggies. However, sometimes the natural way just isn’t enough and you decide to bring in the big guns of luxurious creams and make-up.
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of products that help you tackle dark under eyes. So, if dark circles is one of your concerns, check out these products to help you treat and conceal those problematic areas.
Multi Correxion 5 in 1 Eye Cream – Dead Sea Osmotor Eye Concentrate – White Lucent Anti-Dark Circle Cream – Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector – Dark Circle Corrective Eye Cream
Photo Op Under Eye Brightener – 5 Camouflage Cream Palette – Rainforest of the Sea Wipeout Color-Correcting Palette – Ooh La Lift
Please note, when selecting a color corrector to concealer dark under eyes, find an orange based concealer, such as Benefit’s Erase Paste. Afterwards, follow up by using a brightening concealer, like the ones above.
As usual, please share some of your favorite products to treat and/or to hide dark under eye areas.
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Okay, I will admit that I have a really intense love/hate relationship with foundations. I’ve bought way too many over the past couple of year, which I’ve blogged about on more than one occasion. At one point, I probably had enough foundations in, on and around my vanity to start a Youtube channel on foundations alone. However, there is one foundation that I haven’t bought or thought about buying in years….foundation sticks.
Yes, that thick, roll-up, tube of foundation that you might wonder “who even buys that?” considering that most people prefer their foundation in a bottle or tube. However, foundation sticks are highly pigmented and are great for the look of flawless skin in pictures and video.
I first tried a foundation stick when I was in college in the early 2000s, pre-Youtube videos and blog dedicated to make-ups reviews. The first one I tried was by IMAN cosmetics and I was instantly confused on how to use it. LOL! I seriously cringe at the image of rubbing it on my face like lipstick on my lips. Too much! However, I eventually learned that less is more and to only apply it to areas that needed that full coverage look. Also, learning to blend the edges to give a natural look was one of the highlights of my summer of 2000.
I’m not sure how I exactly strayed away from stick foundations, but I recently decided to throw my money at foundation sticks, again. So, I decided to pick up right where I began with IMAN foundation stick and I’m in love all over again. Super pigmented, blendable, and still lightweight.
Foundation sticks are not only great for creating smooth and flawless face, but also are great to use as concealer for light make-up days. Multi-tasking beauty products make me so happy. Not to mention, like liquid bronzers to powdered bronzers, your favorite foundation brand probably has a stick foundation version of your fav for you.
So, if you’re ready to try foundation sticks, here are some options for you…no matter how big or small the size of your beauty budget.
Clinique Chubby In The Nude Foundation Stick – Maybelline Fit Me Shine Free Foundation Stick – Lancome Tient Idole Ultra Longwear Foundation Stick – IMAN Cosmetics Second to None Stick Foundation – NYX Mineral Stick Founadtion
Have you ever tried using a stick foundation? If so, what are your thoughts? I would love to know your opinion on them! Share below, please!
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For the past couple of years, when it comes to what’s “popping” in the beauty and make-up work, it’s all about the contour. Don’t get me wrong, those perfectly contoured and highlighted visages that scroll up and down my social media feeds are fascinating and gorgeous. Make-up artists definitely earn that “artist” with the work they do. They can even make my round fat face look slender and smooth as a baby bottom with the right brush and bronzer.
Unfortunately, a perfect bronzed and contour beat goes in vain with my everyday life of working under florescent lights and tapping on a keyboard. However, I still love when my skin has a subtle hint of glow to it that gives the impression that I might’ve fell asleep outside while on my lunch break and taking a much deserved breath of midday fresh air. Well, enter liquid bronzer.
Liquid bronzer is the perfect product for those of us who want natural looking tan skin that’s comparable to spending a couple of hours on the beach or a day at a festival. The beauty of liquid bronzers is that they are light, buildable, and easy to use with just a few taps and rubs of your fingertips.
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