Category Archives: Beauty products

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5 Affordable Lipsticks For Everyday Glam

5 Affordable Lipsticks For Everyday Glam – Maybe I’m crazy. Maybe I’m annoying or overly self-conscious or annoyingly self-conscious. It’s funny to think about it, but basically I have a pseudo-stalker, middle school crush-esque relationship with lipstick.

Show my picture to the cashiers at any CVS or Target and ask them if they recognize me and say, “Oh, you mean the girl who lives in the makeup aisle?” They will answer that. without even seeing an eye.

5 Affordable Lipsticks For Everyday Glam

It’s where I stare longingly at the beautiful lipsticks on display, picking up the tubes one by one and imagining the day when I’ll be cool enough to wear them. I always envy women who wear lipstick and admire their confidence and fashion frenzy. But me? The colors are so pretty, but I’d be stupid. It was ridiculous to even think I might be allowed to graduate … Read the rest

7 Makeup Brushes Every Beauty Enthusiast Needs

7 Makeup Brushes Every Beauty Enthusiast Needs – This beginners makeup brush guide covers the different types of makeup brushes, how to use them, and affordable makeup brushes for both makeup beginners and pros!

Happy Monday, friends! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! I’m happy to share that I’m working behind the scenes on several new series that I’ll be revealing over the next few weeks. First of all, today I am sharing the ultimate beginner makeup brush guide where I am talking about makeup brushes and how to use the best makeup brushes.

7 Makeup Brushes Every Beauty Enthusiast Needs

As a beauty blogger and makeup lover I get asked a lot of beauty questions on a regular basis, so today’s post marks a new beauty series: Ask Cara. Every month I will feature a new popular topic that you (the reader) can choose from!

Makeup Brushes Every

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Haircare Heroes: Top Products For All Hair Types

Haircare Heroes: Top Products For All Hair Types – The United States multi-cultural hair care segment is currently estimated to be worth $2.5 billion dollars and is on a continuous growth path. While Black consumers account for 11.1% of all US beauty spending, only 2.5% of the industry’s revenue comes from Black products. According to all recent studies, black and brown customers face problems finding hair that suits their needs and preferences. Black consumers, in particular, show a preference for stores that are “for us, by us.” These simple statistics show the importance of having many Black products available in mass, drug, food, grocery, dollar stores, and beauty stores. . The best news is that in 2023, the top 5 hair care stores in most cultures will be Black-owned or Black-owned and operated. And, as a bonus, 5 products from 3 brands that are all Black women-owned or directed. Here … Read the rest

Budget-friendly Dupes For Luxury Makeup

Budget-friendly Dupes For Luxury Makeup – The old question…are name brand/high end cosmetics really better than drugstore cosmetics? I decided to compare some of my favorite makeup products to see if the drugstore dupes were actually up to par. The results may surprise you!

Half of my face above is “splurge” high end makeup and the other half is drugstore dupes…can you tell the difference? give up? ! The drugstore scammers are all on the left!

Budget-friendly Dupes For Luxury Makeup

Keep reading to learn which products I splurged on and which drugstores I’d save on to fool my peers >>

The Best Makeup Dupes At Priceline

My choice? It’s been tough, but my heart belongs to my it Cosmetics CC+ Cream! I love that it CC has SPF 50, looks super natural, covers red spots and leaves my skin looking healthy and hydrated. Overall, my skin looks more radiant. … Read the rest

10 Cruelty-free Beauty Brands To Support

10 Cruelty-free Beauty Brands To Support – Every day, more and more cosmetics lovers are switching to vegan and/or cruelty-free makeup. I’m sure you’ve heard a lot about these special types of cosmetics, but you might not be quite sure what it means. So let’s get into it. What is vegan and cruelty-free makeup? Vegan makeup contains no animal ingredients or animal-derived ingredients, and cruelty-free makeup is not tested on animals at any stage of its production. It’s also important to remember that a brand may be vegan but not cruelty-free and vice versa.

Now, despite the demand for vegan as well as cruelty-free cosmetics, many companies still test and include animal products. Sometimes it’s hard to tell which brands are humane, so a Google search can turn up conflicting information. What’s worse is that the FDA doesn’t regulate animal testing requirements, so the “not tested on animals” label may … Read the rest

8 Vegan Beauty Brands You Need To Try

8 Vegan Beauty Brands You Need To Try – This post may contain affiliate links which, at no additional cost to you, allow me to earn a small commission.

Looking for affordable, cruelty-free drugstore makeup? In this ethical shopping guide, I share some budget-friendly, cruelty-free makeup brands that haven’t been tested on animals, as well as some vegan makeup options.

8 Vegan Beauty Brands You Need To Try

Whether you’re shopping for cruelty-free makeup at the drugstore, online, Amazon, Target, Ulta, Superdrug, CVS, or London Drugs, there’s something for you on this list!

Black Owned Vegan Skincare Brands You Have To Try — Bright

Most drugstore makeup brands still engage in animal testing, such as L’Oreal, Maybelline, Revlon, Neutrogena, and Almay, and should be avoided when looking for cruelty-free makeup.

What is vegan makeup? Most makeup and cosmetic products contain animal-derived ingredients and by-products, including carmine, beeswax, silk derivatives, tallow, … Read the rest

The Ultimate Guide To Anti-aging Serums

The Ultimate Guide To Anti-aging Serums – Greetings, fellow human beings! Do you want to turn back the clock and achieve the youthful glow you’ve always dreamed of? Well, look no further! In this blog, we’ll discuss the most important factors people consider when purchasing skin care and antiaging products, and how to address them as sellers to create a loyal, satisfied customer. So, buckle up and get ready for a fun and enjoyable ride!

1. Ingredients: People care about what they put on their skin, and for good reason. You don’t want to slather on a cream that can turn you into a human-sized avocado overnight! Look for products with proven anti-aging ingredients such as retinol, vitamin C and hyaluronic acid. As a seller, be knowledgeable about these ingredients and their benefits to help your customers make informed decisions.

The Ultimate Guide To Anti-aging Serums

2. Skin Type: Not … Read the rest

Hydrating Moisturizers For Winter Weather

Hydrating Moisturizers For Winter Weather – For most of us, winter is synonymous with dry (bad) skin. So today I’m sharing my favorite moisturizers to keep you cozy during the cold, winter months.

I don’t know about you but my skin is feeling the effects of winter. It’s cold here in Ireland – 0 degrees C in the morning – so between the bad weather outside and the heat inside, it’s stuffy, dry and slippery.

Hydrating Moisturizers For Winter Weather

Thanks tretinoin I woke up a few days ago with a nasty rash in my nose and mouth. Yuck.

Amazon.com: Pond’s Dry Skin Cream , 6.5 Ounce

As a result, I have stepped up a lot – oils and mists for example – and that means a change in moisturisers. I travel harder in the summer and heavier in the winter. So below are my favorites for winter skin. I’ve … Read the rest

The Science Of Retinol: Benefits And Uses

The Science Of Retinol: Benefits And Uses – Do you notice skin redness and fine lines? Do you also experience loss of skin elasticity, or suffer from adult acne? One substance has been scientifically proven to be able to solve all problems – Retinoids, or the group of Vitamin A. This group of substances is recognized as the “royal family” of skin care because they are the scientific “gold standard” in topical treatment for skin aging and acne too! Before we go deep into the world of retinoids…You probably saw it on our Instagram that By will be launching a retinoid-based (Retinal) product soon,   how about we take a look back at their top retinoid benefits and how to get the most out of them! 1. The history of vitamin A Retinoids were initially discovered and used as a topical and oral medication for many skin conditions, especially for acne. … Read the rest