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The Only 4 Lip Products You Need
By Mazu Rakhsha
Many lip products are available on the market today, from lip balms to lip glosses to lip masks. However, out of all of these products, a majority are either low quality, extremely unnecessary, or full of irritating ingredients that worsen your lip condition. When deciding what to buy, it is crucial to be selective and research before needlessly promoting overconsumption by going through thousands of lip products before finding "the one." If you are struggling to create your dream set of lip products, then try out one or two–or all–of these essential four:
Burt's Bees Vanilla Bean Lip Balm
This mildly scented vanilla lip balm functions as a flawless everyday balm. It softly conditions your lips without any tint, shine, or tacky effect, ensuring long-lasting hydration. One of the balm's strengths is its ability to feel weightless, unlike other "moisturizing" products that leave a bothersome syrupy on your lips. The "vanilla bean" scent is unlikely to irritate even stubborn vanilla haters as the mild scent becomes undetectable after application. The lip balm's ingredients are of 99% natural origins, with responsibly sourced beeswax, shea butter, and antioxidant vitamin D as a combo of conditioning ingredients.
Covergirl Clean Fresh Yummy Gloss
This Covergirl gloss is an unbeatable classic, with over thirty shades, adorable pink packaging, and a velvety glow once on the lips. It is inevitable for lip glosses to be sticky to some extent due to their thick, waxy nature, but this level of stickiness is highly moderate in the Covergirl gloss. The product lacks the glue-like, stringy effect that often occurs with other tacky glosses, leaving no powdery white residue on your lips after long hours. On another note, its fluffy applicator ensures the product is evenly distributed across your lips in one quick and easy swipe.
Farmacy Lip Smoothie Peptide Lip Balm
Farmacy's "Lip Smoothie" balm functions less like a standard lip balm and more like an overnight lip mask. As you sleep and breathe, your lips will naturally dry out and get chapped if left unmoisturized, so applying a lip mask or balm before bed is essential. While any lip balm works in theory, this particular balm boasts a clinically proven 8-hour period of locked-in moisture, ensuring that no hydration fades away within the first few hours of sleep. The product is clear, making for a perfectly natural finish, and comes in four different, equally subtle scents. It is glossier than your typical lip balm, but the lip smoothie's juicy sheen in no way makes it tacky. In contrast, its pillowy soft luster is only a product of its hydrating ingredients.
ROSE INC Lip Treatment Hydrating Balm
If you want to purchase only one lip product, let ROSE INC's lip treatment. The perfect hybrid between lip oil, lip gloss, and balm, the treatment is packed with gently hydrating ingredients such as squalane, rosehip fruit extract, and ginseng extract to help you achieve a soft, bouncy lip look while also leaving a faint glistening effect on your lips for a few hours after application. The product is entirely untinted and instead focuses on brightening the natural hue of your lips, creating a naturally vibrant finish that no lip tint can fully replicate. While this should never be the most critical factor when purchasing any product, the balm's packaging is minimalistic and beautiful, with a dull pink color beneath the magenta lettering on the tube.
On a final note, selecting lip products should never be an endless cycle, and having a mere few daily options is likely enough if those products are decided on wisely. The lip care items previously mentioned are only a few of an infinite number of available products. However, they are some of the market's most universally reliable options–and by offering them a try, you may discover a new favorite.
Level up Your Hair Game
By Jordana Danielpour and Andrew Azizollahi
Is your hair dry, flaky, or not clean, or do you experience more disadvantages that occur to your hair? Then this article is for you, guiding you with the appropriate and efficient products to use, why they benefit your hair, and how to incorporate them into your daily hair routine.
Products To Purchase
Apple Cider Vinegar Anti-Dandruff Shampoo will remove dandruff from your hair and correctly nourish your scalp for an extended period, so dandruff doesn't build up until your next shower.
Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthens & Restore Shampoo will help restore and replenish your hair to the desired thickness and give you that soft, silky style.
Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Conditioner will provide the same advantages as the strengthening and restoring shampoo, adding extra moisture and nourishing your hair.
Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Masque will hydrate your hair to reach your desired consistency and prevent dryness or damage.
Directions
Wash your hair with only water in cold or warm heat to prevent breakage or loss.
Once your hair is damp, squeeze a dime-sized amount of anti-dandruff shampoo and nourish and incorporate it into your scalp using a scalp massager or bare hands, rubbing and massaging it throughout your scalp only. Then, wash it using the same method to incorporate the shampoo into your scalp.
Once the anti-dandruff shampoo is thoroughly washed out of your hair, you will pour a dime of the strengthening and restoring shampoo through your scalp using the same method you used to incorporate the anti-dandruff shampoo into your hair. Wash thoroughly through the scalp, not leaving any extra shampoo on your scalp. Repeat this process until your hair is fully nourished, meaning your scalp should not be rubbery and have a soft, silky consistency.
Once the shampoo is thoroughly rinsed out, pour a dime of the strengthen and restore conditioner through your whole scalp and hair. Massage thoroughly using your hands or a scalp massager, nourishing and moisturizing all parts of your hair. Wash your hair and scalp thoroughly, removing all excess product. Repeat this process three times to receive the desired consistency and nourishment.
Once the conditioner is thoroughly rinsed out of your hair and scalp, pour a handful of the intensive hydration masque into your scalp, incorporating and spreading it throughout.
Once the product is fully incorporated into your hair and scalp, leave it in for 5–10 minutes to ensure complete nourishment and hydration.
You can rinse the masque, remove all excess product from your hair, and hop out of the shower or any source you used to bathe.
Dry your hair with a microfiber towel so it can dry properly and efficiently without causing breakage, detangling, or frizz through your hair.
Brush your hair from bottom to top to the desired end and smooth it frequently and quickly.
Enjoy your new look!
Source:
www.sheamoisture.com
Keep Your Head Cool with A Buzz Cut
By Ashton Amirianfar
Buzz cuts are good in the summer because it helps you keep cool. When you get a buzz cut, your hair grows better; if you hate dandruff, getting a buzz cut is good cause it removes the dandruff.
If you always have messy hair in the morning and it is hard to maintain, get a buzz cut so you don't struggle to make your hair every morning.
People say that buzz cuts make you more masculine, which, if you are a man, is good.
Buzz cut season is also coming up, so if many of your friends are getting a buzz cut, you would want to.
You should get a 1 or 2 buzz cut because these are among the most popular buzz styles.
How to Achieve the Perfect Fluffy Hair
By Andrew Azizollahi
Fluffy hair was a popular style in 2024. This is the perfect tutorial on achieving this style if you still need it. I will explain how to get good shampoo, get texture, and, most importantly, keep your hair healthy.
First and foremost, you need the right shampoo to maintain your hair's health. I highly recommend Shea Moisture's Strengthen and Restore shampoo. This product adds volume and strength to your hair and keeps it healthy. Follow up with the Shea Moisture Coconut Oil Hydrating Conditioner for a softer look. This combination will leave your hair fluffy and healthy.
Next, I recommend you get the Shea Moisture styling hair product. This will help you add some nice texture and volume to your hair. Another option to add texture is to buy or make a salt spray. You can buy the sea salt spray on Amazon by searching for "Dillion Lantham Sea Salt Spray." This one is great because it has all-natural ingredients with no chemicals. The way to make it is to get some warm water and add salt. The only problem is that if you make it yourself, it may dry out your hair. However, if you buy it from Amazon, there are added ingredients that will prevent your hair from drying out.
Lastly, when you have fluffy hair, there are many different haircuts. There are cuts like the low taper, drop fade, mid fade, or even the French crop. You can find these haircuts at Barber Industries, with pictures to show the cut. Choose a haircut not based on its popularity but one you think looks best on you. I recommend you go to Ace Of Fades, a haircut shop with almost 5-star reviews.
In conclusion, achieving the perfect fluffy hair requires several steps. One should use a good shampoo, conditioner, and styling product. Also, it is essential to have a stylish haircut.
Sun Damage to Your Skin is Serious
By Mielle Bitton
We all love the Sun—to tan and feel the warm rays of sunshine on our skin. I am sorry to break it to you. The Sun is the worst thing for your skin. It can damage your skin in so many different ways.
The first thing the Sun can do to your skin is burn it. This is bad because it reduces its elasticity, which could lead to premature aging, and no one wants that. If you have sensitive skin, you should limit the amount of time you spend in the Sun. You could also wear sunblock or cover sensitive areas.
Another thing the Sun can do to your skin is cause skin cancer. Staying in the Sun for an extended period, day after day, could cause skin cancer. You want to avoid having it. It is the worst of the worst. Some ways to check if you are getting skin cancer are to check regularly for any unusual skin patterns, growths, or changes in your skin. You should not take this lightly; this is a serious matter.
I hope this helps you with any of your worries. Please remember to stay safe because the Sun is the most significant danger in your life. Remember to wear sunscreen regularly and take any extra precautions. I will leave you with that. Just so you know, there are many more things the Sun can do than cause skin cancer, so watch out.
Source
medlineplus.gov
Skincare Routine for Dry Skin
By Jordana Danielpour
Many people experience or have dry skin. While this may be unfortunate, you should use many products and treatments to achieve that perfect glow for your skin and prevent dryness. Dry skin can be affected in cold and hot areas, so there is no wrong time to achieve your skincare goals and get rid of that dryness, especially before summer, if you want to have that perfect summer glow and reduce dryness. Different products specialize in different motives and solutions for your dry skin.
Cleansers: The cleanser is the first step to a successful skincare routine. Good cleansers for dry skin are usually foam or gel cleansers because they specialize in hydration and rejuvenation for dry skin. If you have dry skin, you should not use a micellar or water cleanser because they are meant to get dirt and bacteria off your face without consulting hydration or glow benefits—some high-quality and rejuvenating cleansers.
Serums: specialize in brightening, hydrating, and even reducing blemishes. They are a crucial part of your skincare regime and routine that you should use to get rid of that dry skin. Multiple differentiating companies might have different names for their serums. For example, Sea Serum from Osea Skincare is named after its company's environmental background. It is stationed in Makli, near the sea, where most of its products are constructed.
Moisturizer: Moisturizers help your skin relieve any issues or problems. They help hydrate your skin and smooth it out. Theft can also be significant in helping or specializing in dryness reduction and increasing water content. There are so many varieties of different moisturizers, but some great ones, especially for dry skin, are listed below.
In conclusion, multiple types of skin care should be added to your list to improve dry skin, such As moisturizers, serums, and cleansers. These differentiating products contain different facial ingredients and purposes, especially for reducing dryness, increasing water content, and rejuvenating the skin. When following this guide to different skincare products, you will be able to find the perfect products that are right for your skin type and suitable for your dry skin.
Sources
Heathline.com
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Make Those Lips Shine with Lipgloss
By Sofia Gagunashvili
Every lipgloss is different for others and works differently for people, but these are the most superior ones.
Lancôme. Juicy Tubes Original Lip Gloss. This is the first item on this list because it has no sticky texture or a mighty long grip on your lips.
Dior. Lip Glow Oil. This is the second on this list because "Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil adapts to all lip colors to bring out their rosy glow. Its non-greasy, non-sticky oil texture pushes the boundaries of shine and creates a smoothing film that shapes the lips with an almost magnifying, mirror-shine effect." This is based on Google.
MAC Cosmetics. Clear Lipglass. "The Mac lipgloss offers versatility because you can wear it alone or on top of a bold color to make it pop. I would repurchase this product" (Mac).
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna. Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer. One luscious swipe of Gloss Bomb's XXL wand gives lips more to love, while conditioning shea butter enriches from within. Lips look instantly fuller and smoother with a non-sticky, super-shiny formula and an addictive peach-vanilla scent you cannot get enough of.
Maybelline, New York. Lifter Gloss High Shine Lip Gloss delivers an intense, heated sensation, smooths lip lines, and plumps lips. Its XL wand applicator lifts lips in a heated, glossy color, transforming lips in one easy swipe. Apply it for a plumped, glossy shine.
Tower 28. ShineOn Jelly Lip Gloss. "As for the intense moisture boost that makes ShineOn Lip Jelly stand out from other glosses on the market, we can credit nourishment." (Allure)
Cosmetics Do Not Need to be Pricey to be Good
By Mielle Bitton
Elf is a well-known drugstore makeup brand that offers various products, from skincare to makeup.
Elf was created in 2004 by Joseph Shamah and Scott Vincent Borba. As stated in latana.com,
"Elf is a vegan, cruelty-free makeup brand that has taken the world by storm." The great thing about elf is that it is so affordable that it ranges from $3 to $10 for such great products. Elf has some great products, and one of my favorites is its lip oil. It is smooth and not sticky. It comes in many different shades to suit any skin tone.
Here are some of my favorite makeup products and their reviews.
The first makeup product is their Power Lift Primer. "Good coverage, great quality recommendation for a friend."
The second makeup product is their camo liquid blush. "It is one of the best liquid blushes I have ever tried. It is pigmented but not TOO pigmented, and it blends seamlessly."
Elf is a great, affordable makeup brand. All of its products should be a staple in your makeup routine.
Consider Cruelty-Free Brands
By Kyla Bijari
The first cruelty-free brand is Elf. It sells makeup and skin care products. Elf is a great brand because it has everything. It is affordable and sold at Ulta, Target, and drugstores. Elf has many different products, such as lip oil, primer, brow gel, blush, and more. Their most popular products are lip oil, primer, and a flawless filter, like a foundation.
The next cruelty-free brand is Glossier. It sells makeup and skincare, just like Elf. It is sold at Sephora and the Glossier store. Glossier has many products, including lip balms, blush, perfume, serums, mascara, and more. Their most popular products are lip balms, Balm Dot, perfume, Glossier You, and their blush, Cloud Paint. Glossier is an excellent brand for anything, and I recommend it.
Fenty Beauty
By Mielle Bitton
Fenty Beauty is a makeup brand known worldwide. It may be in stores near you. It is created by the excellent Rihanna herself.
Fenty Beauty offers various products, including skincare, makeup, and fragrances. One of my favorite products is their fantastic lip oil or lip butter. Everything at Fenty smells great, and the packaging is outstanding. Fenty's skincare brand has excellent lavender packaging, and its fragrances are clear and burgundy.
Fenty Beauty has a lot of Great products. These are some of my favorite products and their reviews.
The first product is Cherry Treat Lip Oil. "I'm Obsessed. It's so pretty. It's not sticky and feels so good on my lips" (Tara R.) This shows that this is a good product, with a five-star rating.
The second product is Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint." I love it; it is very lightweight and does not even feel like you are wearing makeup." However, some reviews also say it is only for some.
In conclusion, Fenty is a great brand that may not be for everyone, but it has outstanding products and is a fantastic brand overall.
Sephora Affects the Makeup Industry
By Skylar Kesler
Sephora is a beauty business that carries many different brands; according to the Sephora About Us page, "Today, Sephora is a powerful beauty presence in countries around the world thanks to our unparalleled assortment of prestige products in every category, unbiased service from beauty experts, interactive shopping environment, and relentless innovation, including our expanding array of how clients can shop with Sephora." Everyone loves Sephora; the products and services are unique, and this has nothing to do with makeup being wrong; it is about the pricing. People say it is because they carry high-quality or high-end products, but what makes those products different? Sometimes, the packaging and advertising make things better, not the ingredients, but the packaging and advertising make things better.
Makeup Reviews: Rare Beauty
By Mielle Bitton
Rare Beauty is a well-known makeup brand owned by Selena Gomez. Their products are excellent. The only question is, is Rare Beauty even that good?
Singer and actress Selena Gomez created Rare Beauty. It was launched on February 22, 2019. That was not too long ago. One fantastic thing about Rare Beauty is that they do not animal tests like most makeup brands do.
Rare Beauty has introduced many new products in the past few years. From Foundation to blush to lip oil, they have it all. One of their latest products is a powder highlighter that is the color of a blush. It is like the blush and highlighter had a baby.
There are many different reviews on rare beauty products. Some think they are good products, and others believe they are harmful. I will list two products and some of their reviews. You can decide what you think.
The first product is the new Soft Pinch Luminous Powder Blush. This is an excellent product for something natural or just starting makeup. Here are some reviews from the rare beauty website: "Hello, rare beauty, my review would be best if not because one of the blushes I asked for arrived broken; I sent an email waiting for them to love me." (Emily P). "I love this blush so much! I pair it with a soft pinch liquid blush and create the most beautiful duo on your skin." ( Ana A). These reviews show that it is a good product but should be more challenging to break.
The second product is the Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick. This is an excellent product if you use it correctly and get the correct shade. Here are some reviews from the Rare beauty website, "This is smooth and creamy and looks like a warm summer glow." (Kathryn Z). "I wanted to love this like I love the blushes and highlighter, but it just was not pigmented like the other products. Very Disappointing." (Stephanie S). As you can see, there are many mixed reviews. So, when you buy this product, please ensure you like it first.
Overall, Rare Beauty is a great brand. They have a lot to offer. Think of Rare Beauty next time you want to buy a good makeup product. You have to remember, though, to try before you buy!
Makeup Recommendations
By Mai McCondichie
For a full face of makeup, I recommend washing and moisturizing your face with high-quality products so any dirt or crust from your face can get off and your makeup looks good. To start a full face of makeup, you have to prep your skin for your makeup base to last all day so that you would use a primer. My favorite primers are E.L.F. Poreless Putty Primer and E.L.F. Power Grip. You want to ensure your makeup looks good and stays on throughout the day. Now, you must have a liquid foundation that's your shade; otherwise, it will not look right on your skin. Next, use concealer to hide any dark circles under your eyes, pimples, etc. Great, it is time to have a foundation powder; the powder is to hold your makeup on and not look oily, so I recommend putting it where you get oily, and after "baking," wipe it with a soft makeup brush.
The next step is a bronzer. Not everybody needs a bronzer if their skin color is already dark, but for the ones that want a pop of dark, this is for you. I recommend blending it into your neck so your face and neck do not have two colors. Now blush; blush is cute for a pink or peach color on your cheeks and upper cheekbones. The next step is a highlight; the highlight is a great look whether you are going for a natural or want something bold, but highlighting can make a difference; if you do not know where to Place your highlighter, you can place it down The Bridge of your nose, across the tops of your cheekbones, in the inner corners of your eyes, on your brow bone, the center of your forehead, the center of your chin, the indent above your upper lip which is Cupid's bow. Depending on the colors or event, eyeshadow can be used for a bold or sometimes soft glam. Pencil eyeliner can be easy to use on your waterline. For liquid eyeliner, you start from the thin corner of your eye, then make your way down to the other side of the eye while making the application bigger and keeping it as close to the lash line as possible, and use small strokes of your eyeliner to create small dashes along the lash line. Soon after, soon after connecting it to fill in all gaps and if you mess up just grab a Q-tip or makeup remover to fix the accident. Mascara, a fan favorite, has a few coats of mascara, making your eyes pop, especially in shades like black, brown, blue, etc. However, the most popular is black. Lip gloss is a favorite even for people who do not wear makeup, but it is mainly used to help chapped or cracked lips. To finish it off, use setting powder and setting spray to keep your makeup in place and help your makeup look flawless for hours at a time, even if it is for soft glam. An extra step is false lashes; older kids like tweens to adults like to wear them, and they are straightforward to put on; you can get them done professionally or do them yourself, depending on the lash you want to get. After the day, wash all your makeup brushes so all the old makeup and skin flakes do not cause acne the next time you wear makeup.
Fashion
How to Style Different Clothes
By Kyla Bijari
Have you ever wanted to wear something terrible but needed to know what to wear it with?
The first is grey sweatpants. Grey sweatpants can come in many colors because they are neutral colors. Wear it with a colorful shirt, hoodie, and neutral jacket. Those are some things you can wear with grey sweatpants.
Next is a plain white tee shirt. Since this is also a neutral color, it can go with many things, too. You can wear it with jeans, sweatpants, or leggings. Those are things you can wear with a white T-shirt.
The last thing is bright-colored shoes. Because these are colorful, neutral colors would look better, and the shoes would stand out more. You can wear them with jeans, leggings, and a hoodie.
Where To Buy Nice Jewelry
By Kyla Bijari
Kendra Scott is an excellent place to get jewelry. It has various jewelry like necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings. You can customize your jewelry with your name, birthstone, and color. When buying a necklace, you can choose the stone color you want. They have different colors, shapes, and styles. They have every birthstone month and many different looks. They have various shapes and styles, like necklaces with lips, pumpkins, footballs, and hearts. They also have gold, silver, and rose gold jewelry. For the earrings, they have hoops and studs with hearts, stones, and more. I recommend Kendra Scott.
Another place that has lovely jewelry is Ervy Jewels. They have different types of jewelry, like necklaces, earrings, rings, and bracelets. They have numerous designs and styles. They sell mainly gold and silver jewelry, but they have some pieces with color, like their rings. They are stylish because they have many nice looks that go well with everything. They also sell small necklaces and bracelets that you can stack with other necklaces and bracelets. Their hoop earrings, gold necklaces, and bracelets have been trendy. I recommend Ervy Jewels, and if you are looking for new jewelry, you should get Ervy Jewels.
Your Fashion Style is a State of Mind
By Bann Jabari
What is your fashion style? No, seriously, think about it. Some people have already found their style. However, most people have yet to find their style because they do not know how to use it. Like, how are you supposed to find your style?
I suggest you look in your closet. Yes, look in your closet. Which clothes make you happy? What are your favorite items? Why do they make you feel good? Lay out all the clothes that are your favorites and decide what they all have in common. Are they similar or matching colors, or are they mostly the same clothes, like most are crop tops and pants or sweaters with skirts?
After you have done that first step, look for fashion inspiration. There may be some styles of clothes you admire or a celebrity whose style you like. You can use those for inspiration. What styles do they all have in common? After that, make a fashion board with pictures of the clothes you like and the ones that match you the best, and save two or three styles or clothes that you can look out for while shopping.
After this, organize your wardrobe with the styles you like, then start mixing and matching with your clothes. If they all look good together, they are good options. You want something other than a shirt or sweater that matches one pair of shorts or a skirt. Then you will have few options, and it will always be the same outfit, which gets boring occasionally.
Things you Should know About Fashion
By Mielle Bitton
Fashion is a big part of your appearance. When going out in any setting, you must know about and be mindful of the color theme, the season, and balance.
When getting ready, you must consider the color theme you will wear. It all depends on the season. Let us say it is fall. People like to gravitate towards browns and oranges to embrace the season. Fashion Week Online states, "You have to follow the basic theme. You can change the rule to introduce your style and turn it into something unique and attractive because your job is done even if it catches only one eye."
The season and color theme go hand in hand. Depending on the season will influence the colors and style you wear for the day. The Fashion Week Online website gives a few styles that accompany the season. "Spring means bright colors; autumn is warm and cozy, and winter is all about dark and long overcoats. So it is obvious you have to go for flowy dresses in summer and non-flowy ones in the winter for the requisite warmth."
It would help if you had a good balance when getting ready. Balance is based on how things look on your skin. This is also about color because you must ensure the colors you wear do not wash out your skin tone. The Fashion Week Online website tells you what you need to know about balance. "Balance in the colors, fabric texture, body shape of the model, and the clothes design make the result perfect. Balance is critical to a great dress, from embroidery to a specific neckline. It is not only clothes, but the fact is, Fashion is all about balance. Nothing should be out of proportion or unsymmetrical, or it will lose attractiveness.
In conclusion, fashion is not just about putting on clothes; it is about finding what looks good on you and what is in style. Next time you go to your closet to pick out clothes, think about these things and walk out of the house in style.
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