Hope you all have a lovely day, and don't forget to put a bow on!
Hillary
Monday 28 July 2014
Urban Decay Perversion Mascara - Is it worth the hype?
Hello everyone! I did a quick review & first impression of the Urban Decay Perversion mascara. You can check it out below and don't forget to subscribe to my channel!
What To Do When Your Sunburn Starts Peeling...
Hello everyone! So if you haven't read the first part of the sunburn situation then click here to see how you can soothe a sunburn.
Today I'm here to talk about the next step of a sunburn - the dreaded peeling! Now I burnt my face and work in the cosmetics industry so I had to help reduce the peeling AND be able to wear a full face of make up while at work.
So the first thing you need to keep in mind is that your skin isn't just healing but it is also extremely dehydrated. I normally have oily skin but I can't even tell you how dry my skin has been over the past week.
1. Hydration!
The first thing may come as an absolute no brainer but you have to hydrate your skin. If you don't already have dry skin then switch out your moisturizer for something more rich. I personally used a deluxe sample of the Vichy Aqualia Thermal Dynamic Hydration Rich Cream. I normally have oily skin so I honestly thought that I'd never use this sample, but I popped it away in my sample drawer.
This cream not only hydrated my skin but it soothed it. It really does provide you with long-term hydration (it claims 48 hours but I think that's a little ridiculous). I think this would be an absolutely amazing winter moisturizer.
2. Exfoliation
The next step is exfoliating. No moisturizer, no matter how hydrating it is, is going to revamp the dead, peeling skin on your face. Don't pick at it, but allow the exfoliation to gently take it away. I used a few different types of exfoliating washes. The first one I used was a physical exfoliant by Philosophy called "The Micro Exfoliating Wash". This guy has super tiny beads that will gently clean your face. It's not super abrasive, but it gets the job done.
The next type of exfoliant is a chemical exfoliating wash by Philosophy called "Miracle Worker". This cleanser has lactic acid in it which is a great anti-aging ingredient that also eats away at the dead skin. It has a milky lotion texture that isn't irritating on the skin.
3. The right make up
Go without make up as much as you possibly can. But if you must, here are some suggestions for products that won't accentuate the dry patches and peeling skin. The key is to go for light-weight, hydrating, and radiant formulas.
Lastly - make sure you are using a nice lip balm with an SPF. I personally love Fresh Lip Sugar - it has SPF 15 and gives a nice tint to your lips. I'm absolutely in love with their newest shade, Tulip. It gives you that perfect pink shade and it actually has a really good long wear.
So there you have it! My list of products that saved my unfortunate, peeling face. Make sure you are gentle with your face and give it time to breathe so it can heal.
What do you use to help with a sunburn and the post-sunburn peeling skin?
Today I'm here to talk about the next step of a sunburn - the dreaded peeling! Now I burnt my face and work in the cosmetics industry so I had to help reduce the peeling AND be able to wear a full face of make up while at work.
So the first thing you need to keep in mind is that your skin isn't just healing but it is also extremely dehydrated. I normally have oily skin but I can't even tell you how dry my skin has been over the past week.
1. Hydration!
The first thing may come as an absolute no brainer but you have to hydrate your skin. If you don't already have dry skin then switch out your moisturizer for something more rich. I personally used a deluxe sample of the Vichy Aqualia Thermal Dynamic Hydration Rich Cream. I normally have oily skin so I honestly thought that I'd never use this sample, but I popped it away in my sample drawer.
This cream not only hydrated my skin but it soothed it. It really does provide you with long-term hydration (it claims 48 hours but I think that's a little ridiculous). I think this would be an absolutely amazing winter moisturizer.
2. Exfoliation
The next step is exfoliating. No moisturizer, no matter how hydrating it is, is going to revamp the dead, peeling skin on your face. Don't pick at it, but allow the exfoliation to gently take it away. I used a few different types of exfoliating washes. The first one I used was a physical exfoliant by Philosophy called "The Micro Exfoliating Wash". This guy has super tiny beads that will gently clean your face. It's not super abrasive, but it gets the job done.
The next type of exfoliant is a chemical exfoliating wash by Philosophy called "Miracle Worker". This cleanser has lactic acid in it which is a great anti-aging ingredient that also eats away at the dead skin. It has a milky lotion texture that isn't irritating on the skin.
Go without make up as much as you possibly can. But if you must, here are some suggestions for products that won't accentuate the dry patches and peeling skin. The key is to go for light-weight, hydrating, and radiant formulas.
PRIMER
Benefit's "That Gal" primer is a hydrating and brightening primer. It is lightweight and will ensure that your foundation lasts and you don't look cakey. It has a pink iridescence that will help with the brightening which will make your skin look more youthful and healthy.
FOUNDATION
Next you'll need a foundation that is hydrating and light weight. I used Nars Sheer Glow. It gave fairly good coverage and it didn't dry out my skin or cake it up. You need to sacrifice full matte coverage when dealing with peeling skin because it will only dehydrate your skin more and accentuate the peeling.
BLUSH/BRONZERS/HIGHLIGHTERS
Do not used powder based blush, highlighters and bronzers if you can. You don't want to take away from the hydration party that is going on on your face. Stick to cream based products such as Tarte's cheek stains. The one that I have is the old packaging, the new packaging is more sleek (but it's still the same great product). This blush will last all day but it will hydrate your skin. It is packed with maracuja oil and antioxidants such as acai berry, acerola, goji berry and pomegranate.Lastly - make sure you are using a nice lip balm with an SPF. I personally love Fresh Lip Sugar - it has SPF 15 and gives a nice tint to your lips. I'm absolutely in love with their newest shade, Tulip. It gives you that perfect pink shade and it actually has a really good long wear.
So there you have it! My list of products that saved my unfortunate, peeling face. Make sure you are gentle with your face and give it time to breathe so it can heal.
What do you use to help with a sunburn and the post-sunburn peeling skin?
Thursday 24 July 2014
One Direction Make Up Collection!?
No, you are not hallucinating. You read the title of the post correctly - One Direction is coming out with a make up collection courtesy of Markwins.
Soo, do you want be the first to know the details about the collection AND enter a giveaway to win it? Keep reading!
"The Looks Collection" consists of 3 keepsake tins inspired by One Directions 3 albums - 'Up All Night', 'Take Me Home' and 'Midnight Memories'. The collection definitely reflects the band's empire appropriately - by being fun, bold, and mischievous.
The 'Up All Night' Kit consists of products to show off a 'fun, flirty, and girly' personality. What does that mean? It means girly pinks, and beautiful blues. The kit consists of:
Soo, do you want be the first to know the details about the collection AND enter a giveaway to win it? Keep reading!
"The Looks Collection" consists of 3 keepsake tins inspired by One Directions 3 albums - 'Up All Night', 'Take Me Home' and 'Midnight Memories'. The collection definitely reflects the band's empire appropriately - by being fun, bold, and mischievous.
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| 'Up All Night' Kit |
- "Taken" - Liquilights Gloww Gloss: a glitter pink lipgloss that glows to neon orange under UV light
- 4+1 eye shadow palette in blues and versatile neutrals
- 'More Than This' - soft blushing pink
- 'Gotta Be You' - silvered taupe shimmer
- 'Save You Tonight' - shimmering turquoise blue
- 'Another World' - royal blue shimmer
- 'Up All Night' - sapphire glitter creme
- "I Should Have Kissed You" - bubblegum pink creme lipstick
- "Little Black Dress" - volumizing mascara in perfectly black
- "Na Na Na" - Aqua-blue metallic chrome nail varnish
- "Stand Up" - Dark denim eye and body crayon
- AND - a 5 piece decorator stencil set.
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| 'Take Me Home' Kit |
The 'Take Me Home' Kit consists of products to for the effortlessly gorgeous girl-next-door look. What does that mean? It means beautiful peachy, taupe, and nude tones. The kit consists of:
- 'Kiss You' - Liquilights Glow Gloss: Orange glitter rush lip gloss that glows neon yellow under UV light.
- 4+1 eye shadow palette in the perfect nude shades
- 'Back For You' -velvet creme
- 'Change My Mind' - peachy shimmer
- 'C'mon C'mon' - soft taupe
- 'Little Things' - smoky brown
- 'Take Me Home' - golden glitter creme
- 'Last First Kiss' - nude-pink sheer lipstick
- 'Little Black Dress' - volumizing mascara in perfectly black
- 'Live While We're Young' - multi-dimensional gold glitter nail varnish
- 'I wish' - a warm chocolate brown eye and body crayon
- AND - a 5 piece decorator stencil set.
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| 'Midnight Memories' Kit |
The 'Midnight Memories' kit is the most edgy out of the 3. It's meant to give off the rocker smokey eye glam look. The Kit consists o:
- 'Through the Dark' - Liquilights Glow Gloss: Electric glitter poppy lip gloss that glows a neon red-orange under UV light
- 4+1 Eye Shadow palette in smoky shimmery grays and neutrals:
- 'Little White Lies' - palest warm gray
- 'Don't Forget Where You Belong' - soft pink shimmer
- 'Half A Heart' - metal gray
- 'Strong' - charcoal black matte shimmer
- 'Midnight Memories' - silver glitter creme
- 'Best Song Ever' - crimson red creme lipstick
- 'Little Black Dress' - volumizing mascara in perfectly black
- 'Right Now' liquefied metallic steel nail varnish
- 'Better Than Words' - blackest black eye and body crayon
- AND - 5 piece decorator stencil set
So now that you've seen the sets, what do you think?
I have some good news and some bad news - the good news is that the collection will hit stores starting August 11th 2014 - the bad news? Only US release dates have been announced. But don't fret, they'll be releasing the set internationally and I'll let you know the details as soon as it's posted.
US Release Dates:
- Macy's - August 11th
- Stage Stores - August 25th
- Dillards - August 25th
- Beauty Brands - August 25th
- Lord and Taylor - August 25th
I will be doing a review with swatches of this entire collection so I'll include a link to the video here once it is available.
So yes, I'm sure you haven't forgotten that I mentioned that there will be a giveaway. Markwins will be giving away 50 sets to you guys!
IMPORTANT CONTEST DETAILS!
- This contest is open to US & Canadian participants only
- To enter - you must complete all the following steps - 1. Enter your email 2. Like the Facebook page and 3. Post to Twitter.
- You can enter 3 times a day
- Additional Entries can be earned by referring friends, pinning on Pinterest, or liking the Twitter page
- Winners will be announced August 5th
ENTER THE CONTEST BY CLICKING HERE
I wish you all good luck and make sure you tweet me if you plan on purchasing this collection OR if you are one of the lucky winners!
So I hope you all have a lovely day and are as excited about this collection as I am. As I said, I'll have an in-depth review with swatches up soon and I might even slip in a couple tutorials. So make sure you're subscribed to my YouTube Channel.
Don't forget to 'Like' Make Up by One Direction on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakeupbyOneDirection
Don't forget to 'Like' Make Up by One Direction on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakeupbyOneDirection
Anyways, I hope you all are having a fab day and don't forget to put a bow on!
Hillary
Disclaimer: This post is powered by Brand Backer. However, I was not paid or compensated to provide this first look. All opinions are sincere and my own :).
Disclaimer: This post is powered by Brand Backer. However, I was not paid or compensated to provide this first look. All opinions are sincere and my own :).
Wednesday 23 July 2014
How to Soothe A Sun Burn
Summer has been flying by and I finally had the time (and a day off with perfect weather) to go to the beach. I threw on my SPF but made a total rookie mistake - I tossed on my typical moisturizer - Josie Maran Light Argan Oil. Sooo yupp, I pretty much prepped my face to fry an egg in the sun.
I spent all of today in agony and was drowning my skin in aloe and ice cubes. But guess what? That didn't help.
So if you're sun burnt like me, or burn easily, here are some at home remedies and skincare products that can soothe that burn! But first...
THINGS TO AVOID IF YOU'RE SUN BURNT
1. Hot showers - opt for luke warm, or if you can bare it, cold showers.
2. Exfoliating - whether it's a scrub, a loofa or those exfoliating gloves - just don't do it. Be gentle to your skin (especially your face - take a break from exfoliating cleansers).
3. Products containing alcohol - whether it's in your toner, your cleanser, or any other product. Alcohol will dry out your skin even more and irritate the burn. It's absolutely terrible for your skin anyway so I highly suggest eliminating it from your skin care regiment completely.
4. Sun - this might sound extremely obvious but don't expose yourself to the sun until your skin has healed.
5. Make up - let your skin breathe and heal. Packing on your make up products that contain ingredients like dimethicone, silicone, and mineral oil will only prevent that.
At Home Remedies
Let's be honest, when you're lobster city the last thing you want to do is go out in public, so hunting down some typical household items that can soothe your burn would be a total bonus.
1. Milk (or greek yogurt)
Milk has the proteins that can help soothe, cool, and repair your skin. I suggest getting 2% because it won't be watered down like skim. Pour the milk into a bowl, and soak some cotton squares. Place the squares on the burnt areas and let it soak in for about 20 minutes. Your skin will feel hydrated, soothed, and this will reduce the itch.
2. Honey
Honey is an anti-inflammatory and extremely soothing. If you can get over the fact that you will have a sticky mess on your face that will potentially drip into your eyes, then I highly suggest this technique. Make sure the honey isn't crystallized (if it is then microwave the honey for 20 seconds), you don't want to turn this into a scrub that will irritate the burn. It's pretty simple, smear the honey on dry skin and let it soak in for about 15 minutes. Take lukewarm water to rinse off the honey and you're good to go.
Skincare Products
The following products I'm going to mention are great to use on a daily basis and will also help soothe a burn.
1. Tarte Amazonian Clay Mask
I know what you're thinking - Hillary, wouldn't the clay dry out the burn more? But amazonian clay is amazing. It is detoxifying, and the mask also includes sweet almond oil and avocado oil which hydrates, replenishes, and softens the skin. The mask also feels cooling which will help reduce the heat on the burn. The mask is also amazing for regular cleansing, I use it 2-3 times a week and have seen a huge difference in my skin.
2. Lush vanishing cream moisturizer
This cream was a lifesaver. It has witch hazel in it which is an anti-inflammatory. It will also help prevent peeling and flaking. The cream also has grape seed oil which will keep the skin hydrated. I still find it doesn't give me the hydration I need on it's own so I use my argan oil as a serum and then layer this on top to help with the burn.
So there you have it, four options to help with that burn. And for the future, be sure to not be a banana head like me and reapply your SPF every 2 hours and be sure to get out of the sun after 6 hours.
I hope you all have a fabulous day and don't forget to put a bow on!
Hillary
I spent all of today in agony and was drowning my skin in aloe and ice cubes. But guess what? That didn't help.
So if you're sun burnt like me, or burn easily, here are some at home remedies and skincare products that can soothe that burn! But first...
THINGS TO AVOID IF YOU'RE SUN BURNT
1. Hot showers - opt for luke warm, or if you can bare it, cold showers.
2. Exfoliating - whether it's a scrub, a loofa or those exfoliating gloves - just don't do it. Be gentle to your skin (especially your face - take a break from exfoliating cleansers).
3. Products containing alcohol - whether it's in your toner, your cleanser, or any other product. Alcohol will dry out your skin even more and irritate the burn. It's absolutely terrible for your skin anyway so I highly suggest eliminating it from your skin care regiment completely.
4. Sun - this might sound extremely obvious but don't expose yourself to the sun until your skin has healed.
5. Make up - let your skin breathe and heal. Packing on your make up products that contain ingredients like dimethicone, silicone, and mineral oil will only prevent that.
At Home Remedies
Let's be honest, when you're lobster city the last thing you want to do is go out in public, so hunting down some typical household items that can soothe your burn would be a total bonus.
1. Milk (or greek yogurt)
Milk has the proteins that can help soothe, cool, and repair your skin. I suggest getting 2% because it won't be watered down like skim. Pour the milk into a bowl, and soak some cotton squares. Place the squares on the burnt areas and let it soak in for about 20 minutes. Your skin will feel hydrated, soothed, and this will reduce the itch.
2. Honey
Honey is an anti-inflammatory and extremely soothing. If you can get over the fact that you will have a sticky mess on your face that will potentially drip into your eyes, then I highly suggest this technique. Make sure the honey isn't crystallized (if it is then microwave the honey for 20 seconds), you don't want to turn this into a scrub that will irritate the burn. It's pretty simple, smear the honey on dry skin and let it soak in for about 15 minutes. Take lukewarm water to rinse off the honey and you're good to go.
Skincare Products
The following products I'm going to mention are great to use on a daily basis and will also help soothe a burn.
1. Tarte Amazonian Clay Mask
I know what you're thinking - Hillary, wouldn't the clay dry out the burn more? But amazonian clay is amazing. It is detoxifying, and the mask also includes sweet almond oil and avocado oil which hydrates, replenishes, and softens the skin. The mask also feels cooling which will help reduce the heat on the burn. The mask is also amazing for regular cleansing, I use it 2-3 times a week and have seen a huge difference in my skin.
2. Lush vanishing cream moisturizer
This cream was a lifesaver. It has witch hazel in it which is an anti-inflammatory. It will also help prevent peeling and flaking. The cream also has grape seed oil which will keep the skin hydrated. I still find it doesn't give me the hydration I need on it's own so I use my argan oil as a serum and then layer this on top to help with the burn.
So there you have it, four options to help with that burn. And for the future, be sure to not be a banana head like me and reapply your SPF every 2 hours and be sure to get out of the sun after 6 hours.
I hope you all have a fabulous day and don't forget to put a bow on!
Hillary
Friday 4 July 2014
The Mental Health Stigma...
Hey Everyone!
So I posted a video on my YouTube channel about a week ago outlining my strong believes about the stigma that surrounds mental health. This has been something that has bothered me for quite some time so I decided that I had to stand up and voice my opinion.
So I posted a video on my YouTube channel about a week ago outlining my strong believes about the stigma that surrounds mental health. This has been something that has bothered me for quite some time so I decided that I had to stand up and voice my opinion.
Struggling with my mental health was a huge part of my elementary, high school, and even university experience. I don't know if this sounds hypocritical or not after what I have to say, but for the time being I only feel comfortable publicly discussing my social anxiety. Maybe I'll open up in the future about the full story, I don't know. But for the time being it just doesn't seem to be a necessity.
I've made my mental health a major priority in my life. That's probably why you (if you know me in person, or only know me by my blog and/or YouTube videos) are probably scratching your head and thinking that I have my shit together.
Let me say this now - I have my shit together because it has taken a lot of work and dedication. Some people are health nuts and make sure they get their cardio in, some people are dedicated to tanning to keep a healthy glow, some people get regularly manicures to keep their hands looking pretty. Me? I focus on making sure I'm okay. Does that make me selfish? Maybe, but I don't care. The cold hard truth is that at the end of the day no one is looking out for you 24/7 from the day you're born to the day you die except yourself.
I'm an ambitious and driven individual. You might not believe me because I'm 24 years old and it seems like everyone my age will spew out fun adjectives like those just to get a damn job and pay off their student loans - but I seriously mean it. No obstacle, no shot to my confidence, and no set back will keep me from getting to where I need to go.
I'm on a great journey full of success and happiness, and I have social anxiety. So, as I stated in my video, it really upsets me with people are ignorant and believe that individuals suffering from their mental health are incapable of being successful.
I don't let my social anxiety hold me back. It didn't keep me from doing public speaking challenges as a kid, it didn't keep me from going on exchange to Switzerland by myself at the ripe age of 15, and it certainly didn't keep me from the other 'accomplishments that I have achieved.
So if you are suffering from some form of mental health then I just want to say that you need to stay strong and never give up. We go to the doctor when we have strep throat, we go to emerg when we break our arm, why would you not do the same if you're suffering from depression, anxiety, or any other mental health diagnosis?
I have so much more to say in my video so please click here to check it out and help reduce the stigma around mental health.
I hope you're all having a fab day, stay strong, and don't forget to put a bow on!
Hillary
Perfect Purple/Pink Lip Tutorial For Summer
Hey everyone! So I posted a video showing a quick tutorial for a nice purple/pink lip tutorial. This tutorial helps make your lips appear fuller/plumper/whatever other word you like to use to describe super fab lips!
It's super easy, and super quick. I guess you could describe it as an ombre lip but I'll be doing a separate tutorial on that in the near future so keep your eyes peeled!
Let me know what you think! And don't forget to subscribe!
Have a fab day and don't forget to put a bow on!
Hillary
It's super easy, and super quick. I guess you could describe it as an ombre lip but I'll be doing a separate tutorial on that in the near future so keep your eyes peeled!
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| Pink/Purple Lip Tutorial |
Have a fab day and don't forget to put a bow on!
Hillary
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