Makeup · Skin

Beauty/Skin Care Tip:

When looking at the ingredients in a product, it is important to remember that the amount of each ingredient goes in decreasing order. The ingredient listed first is the most abundant, then less and less from there on. For example: In this Wet N Wild Palette – the most abundant ingredient is Talc, as you… Continue reading Beauty/Skin Care Tip:

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Night Out – FOTN.

Loving these new Milani lipsticks!! — Contact Info: Instagram: Estycareblog Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/marie_estycare Like me on facebook! https://www.facebook.com/estycareblog These are ways I can stay connected with you, feel free to contact me via those sites. Any skin care/makeup questions, advice, post requests or just to chat! I’d love to hear from you ❤… Continue reading Night Out – FOTN.

Skin

How To Determine Your Skin Type:

The first step in putting together an effective skin care regiment is determining your skin type! There are 4 different skin types; dry/sensitive, normal, combination, and oily. Dry skin is very common – does not retain moisture well. Because of the lack of oil, skin can be flaky and have dry patches. Typically skin will feel… Continue reading How To Determine Your Skin Type:

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Daily Beauty/Skin Care Tip:

If you buy a foundation and don’t love the way it’s looking on your skin – try a different way of applying it. By hand, stippling brush, flattop kabuki, beauty blender (or generic version) – each give a totally different finish to foundation! Example: after hearing rave reviews on Revlon Colorstay Whipped foundation, I bought… Continue reading Daily Beauty/Skin Care Tip:

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Hyperpigmentation – Dark spots/scarring:

Hyperpigmentation is the darkening of an area of skin due to an increase in melanin which can be caused by sun exposure, inflammation, and acne, to name a few. It is an issue that plagues a large majority of people and can be a source of frustration, annoyance, embarrassment and low self-esteem. Dark spots/scarring can… Continue reading Hyperpigmentation – Dark spots/scarring:

Hauls

Haul!

Did some running around after work… Stopped at Sally’s.. The China Glaze was on sale… And the two from Orly were just perfect spring & summer colors that I couldn’t resist! I was looking for a nice nude but am SO picky with nude polishes, so no luck with that. —- Next stop was Hobby… Continue reading Haul!

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Mint Julep Masque.

If you are looking for an affordable face mask – Queen Helene’s Mint Julep Masque is great for all skin types. It is a clay based, green and minty smelling mask that helps to dry up blemishes and rinses away open comedones (blackheads). After cleansing, pat dry your face and apply once your face is… Continue reading Mint Julep Masque.