The sun is shining, and the beach is just calling your name, so why waste any time putting on any heavy products. Bathing suit season isn't meant for cloying face products, plus the water will wash them off anyways. Not like you can harm you're skin from an hour lounging by the pool, its better to go natural in the summer, right?
Wrong.
As much as we all hate to apply sun screen or sun block and risk looking like one of those lily-white children from a retro Christmas special, its better to look the fool than be the one that risks healthy skin, just to show off how "sick" your tan has become.
Though it sucks to have to reapply it over and over again, its less risky than having to fork over some serious cash for expensive treatments, that most likely won't be able to repair a lot of the damage done to YOUR skin.
The much coveted tan of North America can still be acheived, as there are a bunch of sun protectants on the market that will delay the tanning process, while protecting the skin from the most harmful UVA/UVB rays, and that's even if its applied properly.
C'mon. If you have 30 minutes to spare curling your hair before you enter a pool and wreck that work of art, then I'm sure you can manage the same amount to protect the most visible organ: your skin.
Try to avoid cosmetics that have built-in sunscreen (BB creams, I'm looking at you), as there is usally not enough of the protectant in the product itself, to do the job right. Just stick to applying sunscreen before makeup, and afterwards ( usually between 1-2 hours) of first applying the sunscreen. Also, avoid using just body or sun lotion, as the sunscreen for the face may not be as effective as the body one, and the body sunscreen may irritate your face It may be a hassle, but you'll save yourself the time and effort of trying to repair deep wrinkles, or even something as extreme as melanoma.
Be smart, stay chic, and make sure to pack extra sunscreen.
EB xx
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Monday, 21 July 2014
Thursday, 31 January 2013
My Way: Atelier Versace Spring 2013 Eye Makeup
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Hello you blogders! Today I am going to show you how to recreate this amazing smokey eye. Instead of being just a plain ol' smokey eye, the makeup artists took it to a new level, by adding a couple of simple details to it. As you can see in the photo, the addition of two foil shapes, possibly applied by using lash glue, are strategically placed, and balance out the smokey eye quite nicely. Well, let's begin!
My Lipgloss Trick
Hello everyone! How are you today? I can finally post pictures for tutorials and reviews, as I had a little virus scare on my computer, and was wary about uploading any photos. Now that it's over, I want to share this little trick with you guys. I was surprised that other beauty bloggers knew about this, as I made it up in middle school, but I realized that people have probably been using this way before my time.
This trick works with any type of lipgloss. I find that it works for every type of application as well, whether it is a doe-foot applicator or even a clean finger. This trick will make your lips appear smoother, a little bit plumper, as well as give it a cool 3-D effect.
In order for this to work properly, make sure your lips are properly exfoliated and moisturized. I know that the "traditional way" of applying lipgloss is to just slather it on and press your lips together, but I think it ends up looking messy. Also, the lipgloss would settle into the lines of the lips, making its look odd.
The next step is to apply the lipgloss in downward strokes, rather than horizontally on your lips. In an other way of putting this, start with your choice of applicator at the top portion of one of the lips, and just aplly it in a downwards motion,and prepeat on the other lip.
That's it! That's how easy my "secret" lipgloss trick is! You know have something new to try out, especially if your not one for lip plumpers or injections (ouchie).
Thank you for reading!
This trick works with any type of lipgloss. I find that it works for every type of application as well, whether it is a doe-foot applicator or even a clean finger. This trick will make your lips appear smoother, a little bit plumper, as well as give it a cool 3-D effect.
In order for this to work properly, make sure your lips are properly exfoliated and moisturized. I know that the "traditional way" of applying lipgloss is to just slather it on and press your lips together, but I think it ends up looking messy. Also, the lipgloss would settle into the lines of the lips, making its look odd.
The next step is to apply the lipgloss in downward strokes, rather than horizontally on your lips. In an other way of putting this, start with your choice of applicator at the top portion of one of the lips, and just aplly it in a downwards motion,and prepeat on the other lip.
That's it! That's how easy my "secret" lipgloss trick is! You know have something new to try out, especially if your not one for lip plumpers or injections (ouchie).
Thank you for reading!
Monday, 31 December 2012
Knit Crazy!
Hello out there! Now that Christmas is done, I decided to challenge myself and knit a scarf. Yep, a little ol' scarf. Though its one of the easiest things to do with knitting needles (other than accidentally dropping stitches), I'm actually gonna make one I am going to wear. The last scarf I knit was for a project, and it is not very , er, wearable. I'm not one to do knitting or any techniques of the similar craft, but I do other types of art. Right now I am knitting a scarf for my brother while he is visiting, hopefully it turns out to be wearable out in public.
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| believe it or not, this little ol' scarf costs close to $50. ouch. |
Monday, 24 December 2012
Top 5 Beauty Must-Haves for the Holidays
Hey there! Long time no see! As some of may know, I've been incognito for the last little while, due t my arm injury, but I am finally back on track. I didn't realize that its already the last few days before Christmas until a few days ago, its like I've been in zombie mode from school that I hardly noticed. Bet there are a bunch of you who feel the same! This is also the time of the year when Christmas parties start to get even more bunched together, and you have to find time to plan your week around whether you are actually going or to lay low for the 4th party that week. For all of you busy bees out there this holiday season, here are my top 5 beauty must-haves that are sure to save time and possible your sanity.
#1: No7 Beautiful Skin BB Cream
Get dewy, natural-looking coverage this season with this wonderful product. Its sheer colour doesn't take anything away from your natural skintone, so you get the natural coverage that you might have been searching for. There are three different formulas to suit your needs, which makes getting ready for the party less stressful. Just apply with clean fingers and go!
#2: Nyx Glitterati Glitter Cream Palette
I just have to say this this palette looks pretty darn amazing. It comes with 20 cream/gel glitter cream shades that can be used to add glitz and glamour to your face, body, and hair. It can add a punchy ppop of colour that many of us look for in holiday makeup looks, especially for eye shadow and liner looks. The combinations are endless, and its reasonably priced ( $19.00 CAD). You won't have to break the bank in search of high-octane holiday glitter!
#3: Hard candy Nobody's Perfect - Concealer Palette
I am a fan of any good quality makeup that comes in a palette. Concealer is no exception. The winter season can make your dry, sensitive, or even prone to constant redness. Luckily, this is a palette with many shades of concealer to meet your needs this season, and help you get ready faster and out the door.
#4:Bite Beauty Luminous Créme Lipstick Trio
This is a limited edition set by the brand Bite Beauty which is sure not to disappoint. These three wonderful shades are the perfect match for an intense smokey eye for the holidays. Just swipe and go. the best part about these lipsticks is that you can probably skip the lipliner, whereas a bold red may require careful planning.
#5:Nyx The Curve Liquid Eyeliner
I can say for certain that I am on the hunt for this product in Canada. So far, no luck. All of you that are able to find it should find this to be a wonderful product, especially for those who have trouble with liquid liner. I do not have trouble with applying liquid liner, but the design of this product appears as if it makes applying liquid liner nearly fool-proof. The formula is just as amazing as the design, so why not give it a try?
Well, that's my list, what would be on yours? Thanks for reading.
Happy Holidays
^_^
#1: No7 Beautiful Skin BB Cream
Get dewy, natural-looking coverage this season with this wonderful product. Its sheer colour doesn't take anything away from your natural skintone, so you get the natural coverage that you might have been searching for. There are three different formulas to suit your needs, which makes getting ready for the party less stressful. Just apply with clean fingers and go!
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| boots.com |
#2: Nyx Glitterati Glitter Cream Palette
I just have to say this this palette looks pretty darn amazing. It comes with 20 cream/gel glitter cream shades that can be used to add glitz and glamour to your face, body, and hair. It can add a punchy ppop of colour that many of us look for in holiday makeup looks, especially for eye shadow and liner looks. The combinations are endless, and its reasonably priced ( $19.00 CAD). You won't have to break the bank in search of high-octane holiday glitter!
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| nyx.ca |
#3: Hard candy Nobody's Perfect - Concealer Palette
I am a fan of any good quality makeup that comes in a palette. Concealer is no exception. The winter season can make your dry, sensitive, or even prone to constant redness. Luckily, this is a palette with many shades of concealer to meet your needs this season, and help you get ready faster and out the door.
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| hardcandy.com |
#4:Bite Beauty Luminous Créme Lipstick Trio
This is a limited edition set by the brand Bite Beauty which is sure not to disappoint. These three wonderful shades are the perfect match for an intense smokey eye for the holidays. Just swipe and go. the best part about these lipsticks is that you can probably skip the lipliner, whereas a bold red may require careful planning.
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| sephora.com |
#5:Nyx The Curve Liquid Eyeliner
I can say for certain that I am on the hunt for this product in Canada. So far, no luck. All of you that are able to find it should find this to be a wonderful product, especially for those who have trouble with liquid liner. I do not have trouble with applying liquid liner, but the design of this product appears as if it makes applying liquid liner nearly fool-proof. The formula is just as amazing as the design, so why not give it a try?
Well, that's my list, what would be on yours? Thanks for reading.
Happy Holidays
^_^
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