Special Occasions and flowers go together like ice cream and sliced banana: one can stand without the other, but the combination of the two is a well-accepted pairing. This pairing, however, is still missing a little cherry on top. That’s where makeup comes in. So we thought: why not bring all three together? In this blog post, we will show you how to create three romantic Valentine’s Day makeup looks inspired by the unique characteristics of three flowers. But first, let’s take a look at the primary steps, which you will start with for each makeup look. The Primary Steps Step 1: Apply the right primer for your skin. If your skin tends to be drier, use a moisturizing primer, but...
We should all strive for a clean set of makeup tools. Imagine how your makeup brushes, sponges, and eyelash curlers always come in contact with your skin. Over time, these beauty tools accumulate bacteria and germs, which are things you probably don’t want setting up camp on your face. So in the next few segments, we will teach you how to clean your makeup brushes, makeup sponges, and eyelash curlers from the safety of your home. How to Clean Makeup Brushes The soft, bushy bristles on makeup brushes feel nice and feathery on the skin. They’re like your little helpers in getting ready, always effective in applying blush or setting powder to complete your makeup look. But because of the...
Learning how to manage anxiety and stress is crucial in the time we’re in. The spread of COVID-19, virtually spanning most — if not all — countries around the globe, has instigated fear in people to varying degrees. Some people are capable of staying indoors, fully stocked in food and supplies, while others are forced to leave their homes for reasons of livelihood, sickness, and other related causes. And then there are those who do not even have a home to place themselves in quarantine. If you fall under the first category, you have better chances of recovering from anxiety and stress. But first, let’s take a look at this thing that’s causing massive global panic. What’s COVID-19? Coronavirus Disease...
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner: Shamrock decor have been painted on bar windows, green hats are on display in stores, and the anticipation of beer (which is also green) is high and sweeping. The day is, truly, one of merrymaking. And it’s the perfect time to whip out your makeup tools and essentials to make the most out of the hard-partying celebration. If you’re curious about how St. Patrick’s Day came to be, or where it even originated, continue to read on. For the green beauty & makeup looks, keep on scrolling until you get to that portion of this blog post! Where Did St. Patrick’s Day Come From? The real person behind the saintly persona was...
That's the problem with heartbreak: to you it's like an atomic bomb and to the world it's just really cliché. — Kate from Drinking Buddies In its wake, a breakup leaves a dull rod lodged in a person’s chest, the object occasionally slipping and occasionally holding fast to the bones. No one ever wants to feel this way, yet heartbreak can be found in everything we consume—in books, movies, series, real life, and reddit. A certain redditor went through a particularly rough separation. Let’s call them Hayden. Hayden was in a 5-year relationship with their ex before things ended on a painful, closure-deprived note. Hayden’s reddit post, which was published in r/confession, reads: “I came over to his house one...
