• Anonymous

    What are the best eyeshadows that I can apply with my fingers?

  • If you’re looking for eyeshadows which can easily be applied with your fingertips it’s best to look toward liquid and cream eyeshadows. Pressed pigment type products can also work, but you may find them a little more difficult to blend.

    Here are some of the best eyeshadows that can be applied with your fingers:

    1. Cream Eyeshadows, such as the classic Maybelline New York Color Tattoo or E.L.F Cosmetics No Budge Cream Eyeshadow. Use them as a base for other eyeshadows or blend a variety of shades for a complete look.
    2. Pressed Cream Pigments, such as Chanel Ombre Premiere Eyeshadows or Hourglass Scattered Light Eyeshadows. The multitude of shimmering pigments make these a one shade wonder as they add dimension to the eyes and reflect light.
    3. Glitter Eyeshadow Liquids like Stila Glisten & Glow/Glitter & Glow Eyeshadows for a sparkling glitter effect. Sweep over the eyelids and blend with fingertips for sheer sparkling color or build up multiple layers for strong pigment. If you’re looking for a dupe try E.L.F Liquid Glitter Eyeshadows.
    4. Liquid Eyeshadow Tints such as Glossier’s Skywash (which provides a sheer matte tint to the eyelids) or Ilia Liquid Powder Eyeshadow Tint. These liquid eyeshadows apply to the eyelids and set quickly to matte finishes.

    All of these options are easy to apply with your fingers, and provide a quick and effortless way to add color to your eyes.

The Best Retinol Duo (For Those Who Are Scared of Retinol)

Feb 7, 2023

For years “clinical” style and “Active” ingredient style products have seemed scary. Even for myself - a person who has been writing about beauty for over 12 years, but recently I took the plunge into retinol and I don’t regret it. 

Sensitive skin, dry skin, and skin prone to eczema - it is no surprise I’ve kept away from Retinol for a while.  Retinol is a form of vitamin A and it’s an ingredient I’ve long wanted to incorporate into my anti-aging routine. It can help to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone.  In addition, retinol has exfoliating properties, which can help to unclog pores and prevent breakouts (some people have great results with using retinol when they’ve got mila seeds around the eyes).Starting slow and avoiding products with too higher of a concentration - this is my ultimate skincare duo for those who are afraid of retinol but still want to enjoy the benefits. 

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GOOD MOLECULES GENTLE RETINOL CREAM

With gentle in the name and a $8 USD price tag I had to try this retinol cream. Not to mention it’s virtually ALWAYS sold out which speaks volumes for its efficacy and importance as a retinol cream in your skincare routine. I use this approx. 3x a week after cleansing my skin.  The cream has a smooth, lightweight texture that absorbs quickly and doesn’t leave a greasy residue and I’ve noticed a visible improvement in the glow of my skin and any uneven texture that lurks around. With a formulation of 0.1% retinol my dry sensitive skin is very tolerable to it. 

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PEACE OUT SKINCARE RETINOL STICK & UNDER EYE BALM 

This was the first Retinol product I ever tried and I LOVE it to pieces. As someone who is lazy with eye cream this is the perfect product to use - swipe it under the eye area and around the eye area a few times a week and see the results. As my skin starts to show signs of aging the biggest concern area I have is underneath my eyes and more specifically discoloration/dark spots. This has made a visible improvement in that area - I also like to swipe it over my forehead to help reduce the look of my fine lines. With micro-encapsulated retinol it’s not harsh like other retinol products and the smooth creamy balm feels nice on the eye area (and you don’t even need to tap it out under the eye area - talk about a lazy persons dream eye cream). 

SUNSCREEN

If you’re using retinol I cannot stress the importance enough of wearing sunscreen. My go-to is the Ultraceuticals Mattifying Sunscreen with SPF 50+. If you’re in the states Supergoop Unseen Screen is a great option. You’ll also want to skip out on your AHA and BHA products like glycolic acid or salicylic acid to avoid skin irritation. 

  • Anonymous

    what are the best drugstore eyebrow filler products. like powders, gels, pencils, etc.

  • If you’re looking for the best drugstore eyebrow products on a favorite - don’t stress - we’ve got you covered.

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    ELF WOW BROW.

    This brow gel is a fantastic option if you’re looking for a gel that will work to fill in your brows as it grooms them. This buildable wax-gel has hair-like fibers that cling to the brow hairs to make them look thicker.


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    COVERGIRL EASY BREEZY MICRO-FINE BROW PENCIL

    With an ultra-precise pencil tip this brow pencil is fantastic at filling in your brows and creating natural hair like strokes. It’s a great dupe for more expensive counterparts like Anastasia Brow Wiz.

The Best Alternatives to Foundation - Tinted Creams and Skin Tints

Jun 1, 2021
Updated Jun 1, 2021 - Originally Posted: Jan 11, 2019

If you’ve ever gone searching for an alternative to foundation, you’ve probably been told to use a tinted moisturiser or BB cream, but more often than not these embody all of the traits that most people hate in foundation, plus more. Whilst tinted moisturisers can be a great alternative to foundation, they’re often thick, greasy, prone to oxidization, take more work to apply and blend than regular foundation, have poor staying power, and an even worse shade range. Whilst there are some great tinted moisturisers (BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Recovery Gel for example) they’re not necessarily the only option when searching for an alternative to foundation.

Makeup Alternatives to Foundation

This is not a generic list of tinted moisturiser recommendations, but rather a list of skin pick me ups. Moisturisers, creams, primers, and other products that nourish, give a naturally gorgeous glow and the illusion of an even skintone.

Dr. Jart Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30

If you’re after the perfect product to moisturise skin, correct redness, AND provide sun protection, look no further than Dr Jart Cicapair. Whether you suffer from redness, sensitive skin, or just want a product that will make skin look great without all the woes of foundation, this product is a total must have. Upon application the product is a slightly thick green cream, but it quickly dissolves into a perfect, universal beige tint which counteracts redness, blurs pimples, and dries down to a skin-like matte finish.  Moisturising and lightweight, the formula has an added bonus of SPF 30, making it the ultimate all-in-one foundation replacement.

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How to Add Volume and Hold to Eyebrows with Gel

May 6, 2021
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 How to make your eyebrows extra full & fluffy with TWO brow gels

“Use Two Brow Gels: A fibre infused gel for texture. A clear gel for hold”

Should I use two brow gels? Can I even use two brow gels? The idea of two brow gels may sound a little scary at first. After all, who wants rock-hard eyebrows that feel uncomfortable and scratchy? Rather than envisioning crispy and uncomfortable brows, think of it this way: Apply one brow gel to add texture and volume, and another to really set those brows in place. Whilst fiber-fueled brow gels do provide some hold, it typically does not last as long as a tried-true-and-tested strong hold brow gel. Our recommended best volumizing brow gels provide amazing texture, but they do struggle to keep pesky brow hairs in place. Our clear brow gel recommendations are provided with both comfort and hold in mind so there are no crispy brows in sight.  



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FOR BROW TEXTURE AND FLUFFINESS

*Hourglass Arch Brow Volumizing Fiber Gel

This fiber infused brow gel may be the best volumizing brow gel. With a perfect combination of hold and volume, this brow gel instantly adds an even layer of volume to each and every brow hair with many thanks to the dual-sided brush which features both short and long bristles allowing you to catch each and every hair. With a natural looking tint, this brow gel never looks fake or overly unnatural, but rather provides brows with realistic looking (and comfortable) texture that doesn’t flake or smudge. The hold isn’t the greatest, as brow hairs start to move about throughout the day.

*Benefit Gimme Brow Volumizing Eyebrow Gel

One of the original brow gels to pioneer textured and fiber filled brow gels, gimme brow contains tiny fibers which cling to your existing brow hairs for a volumized effect. The tiny brush allows for ultimate precision, giving you the ability to add texture to every patch of your brows. It does provide some hold, but it can feel dry. Its hold effects typically don’t last long, especially in warm and humid climates.

elf Wow Brow Fiber Brow Gel

This budget-friendly option rivals many of its high-end counterparts. With a sheer tint and buildable formula, this fiber brow gel provides fullness and volume within an instant. A slightly “wetter” formula than others, this formula contains a combination of waxes, gels, and clay, this may cause the formula to smudge, so setting with a clear gel is wise. 

FOR BROW HOLD AND STAYING POWER

Makeup Revolution Clear Fixer Clear Brow Gel

This budget-friendly clear brow gel is perfect when combined with a volumizing option. Designed to provide nourishment to the brows, this smooth and lightweight formula holds brows into place for all day wear. The small and tapered brush allows you to catch each and every hair  to create a natural feathered brow look.

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