Summer is rapidly approaching and it’s time to shed the winter sweaters and show some skin! I don’t know about you but at the beginning of the spring/summer season I get a little bit shy the first time I wear a sleeveless shirt or a non-maxi dress. I feel exposed! Nothing like a nice tan can shake this feeling and give me…
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I have been waiting to do this post for a while now! Sunscreen is quickly becoming a very controversial subject that is worth discussing. Facts aside, I HATE sunscreen. I hate the smell, I hate how it burns my skin and I always was confused about those SPF numbers. When it started becoming clear there were “iffy” ingredients in sunscreens, I started…
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Who doesn’t need a little convenience in their life?? I know I do! You all know, one of my favorite things is making balms and salves! It’s easy and rewarding! The wonderful thing about balms and salves is that they hold their shape. You can add any beneficial essential oil for whatever skin need you have and have an easy to apply…
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So often I hear from people wanting to clear their skin. The products aren’t working and it’s time to call the dermatologist. Let me start by saying, I feel your pain-I get it. I had acne in my teens. The dermo. put me on antibiotics and Retin-A and sent me on my way. Little did I know I had just stepped on…
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Did you know that you can make DIY mineral blush, bronzer and eye shadow at home? You can and it’s so simple! Don’t let big brands like Bare Minerals fool you. Making DIY mineral makeup can be as easy as mixing powders and applying! You just need to know which to mix! And you guessed it, I got you covered! For those…
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Did you catch last week’s tutorial on how to make your own basic mineral make up? I’ve been using mineral makeup for years now and making my own proved to be one of the most effective, money saving and easy DIYs to date! Today, I’m going to teach you how to turn your powder mineral makeup into DIY Liquid Mineral Makeup! This cream foundation…
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BB creams have become extremely popular lately! I honestly thought BB cream was the name of a foundation from Cover Girl. I don’t really stay up on products, clearly. When every cosmetic company under the sun started coming out with BB cream, it became clear this was not just a Cover Girl thing. Come to find out, BB cream is a really…
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Make a DIY makeup setting spray in minutes with simple, pure ingredients that will not only benefit your skin, this spray will leave your skin looking dewy and healthy. Plus, this homemade setting spray smells amazing and feels so refreshing! What is a Setting Spray? A setting spray keeps your makeup in place throughout the day. It helps your makeup adhere to…
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I have used mineral makeup for at least a decade now. When Bare Minerals came out, I was amazed at how well it covered and that it was actually good for my skin. Now, a decade later, I realize how simple it is to make! While I don’t really believe it’s that beneficial to my skin, I do believe it’s simple and…
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