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Subversive by Pat McGrath Labs
Disclaimer: Critiquing a brand is not a crime. Threatening someone over it, however is. I bought this eyeshadow with my own hard earned money, therefore I have the right to form an opinion on it. I consider myself to be a neutral reviewer, where I talk about both the pros and cons based on my experiences. Trust me that I can find at least one of each in an overall good or bad item. I am a medium-tan girl with a pale undertone and oily skin. It’s still available on the market for those who would like to pick up this limited edition palette.
By Heeta Joshi8 years ago in Blush
An Acne Treatment to End All Treatments
What is one of the hardest parts about being a teenager and going through puberty? Acne. When you reach a certain age, you’d think that it would go away. You hope and pray that it’s only a phase and that you won’t have it forever. The lucky ones have it for a few years and maybe once in a while get a break out with stress of weather changes. Some of us, like me, aren’t so lucky.
By Erika Farrah8 years ago in Blush
Masquerade by Juvia’s Place. Top Story - July 2018.
Disclaimer: This might be a bit long! I take no responsibility for your hurt sentiments, except to say it was unintentional. I paid with my hard earned money, hence the opinion. I ordered this in September, 2017. Wow, almost a year. So I have an in-depth experience with this one. I am a tan medium skin shade with a pale undertone and oily skin.
By Heeta Joshi8 years ago in Blush
Best Ways to Get Clear Skin! (ASAP)
1. Never Sleep Without Taking Makeup off First! Leaving makeup on overnight not only causes breakouts, but it also makes your skin super dry the next morning and makes your skin age faster. Keep wipes next to you in case you always have that "oh it's just once" habit and become lazy.
By paris parsa8 years ago in Blush
My Favorite Natural Makeup Brand
As I'm getting older, I can definitely see the importance of using chemical free and organic products for my family and myself. I started researching the products that we used and better alternatives when I was pregnant with Delilah. When researching brands, I would often have to choose products that had the least amount of chemicals which was very frustrating and incomprehensible.
By That Broke Bohemian8 years ago in Blush
Amazing DIY at Home Spa
It's Friday night, you had a super long day at work, and you just want to relax. A nap just won't be enough for today. So you decide that you want a relaxing spa session. But the nearest spa place is 20 miles away and way too expensive. So you go to the nearest store and you create your own relaxing spa day.
By Jaelyn Bates8 years ago in Blush
11 Things I Don’t Like About Makeup Palettes
Disclaimer: I am a collector of eyeshadow palettes and lipsticks. But just because you have the freedom to spend money on some materialistic happiness does not mean you should not think through your purchase. Even if I was rolling in money, I would still be a conscious buyer. Not because I am stingy. Not because I am a cheapskate. Not because I can’t afford it. Having money does not justify hoarding. I know that if I don’t like something right off the bet, the probable chances of me using it regularly are nill. Having said that, I do NOT want to add to garbage, waste, landfills. We are very conscious about animal rights in the makeup world these days (which is an extremely good thing). But we should also take all steps possible that will help out our Mother Earth. At the end of the day some of these reasons may not make sense, or are biased. But the results are very practical for my wallet, a mess free home, and most importantly, the environment. I have not talked about any particular brands and have no intention throw shade at any brands indirectly. Many brands exemplify all of my points, so stay calm in your pants. I do not take any responsibility for hurt sentimentalities, except to say that it was completely unintentional.
By Heeta Joshi8 years ago in Blush
Monthly Subscription Boxes for $10 or Less
Makeup, skincare products, and accessories to enhance our beauty become costly. Most of us want to explore new products, but paying for a full-sized product without knowing whether you will like it can be expensive and wasteful.
By Alexandra Palkowitz8 years ago in Blush
Top 5 Eyeshadow Palette Regrets vs. Delights
Disclaimer: My intention is not hurt your fan hood sentiments. So if makeup brands break your bread, so to speak, then perhaps this is not the post for you. I have absolutely nothing against these brands or their “faces” whatsoever. I personally did not get my money’s worth out of these eyeshadow palettes for one reason or another. And all of these reasons have to do with the element of how they performed (application, weartime, blendibility) for me. Me, having oily, darkish skin tone.
By Heeta Joshi8 years ago in Blush
The Picture That Spoke a Few Thousand Characters
Meaningless notifications from the Linkedin app led me to my girlfriends profile; A beautiful black woman. After 10 seconds of scrolling the news feed, then 20 seconds of adding random people with cool pics, and titles, I see her. I had never seen this picture, and I was filled with a weird anxious feeling. I get like this whenever she posts pictures on Social Media, which is rare. Her popping up on my feed, is like an Easter Egg in a Marvel movie, or actually seeing a unicorn walk down the street. Its always a rare sighting, and I'm always freaked out for some reason. I texted her to tell her how beautiful the picture was, and how I felt seeing it, and then some more compliments; that I hope she enjoyed as well. I closed the apps, and went back to listening to The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi on YouTube.
By Art Creeps8 years ago in Blush
