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How to Brighten Dark Knees Naturally Plus Other Benefits!

Arianne SuggsUpdated on August 2, 2016August 2, 2016Leave a Comment

Most of us do not possess even skin tone all over. We may have dark spots or areas that do not match the rest of our body’s natural skin color. For instance, some women over time notice that their elbows and knees are several shades darker than other parts. Ever wanted to achieve even skin from your head to your toes? Here is how to brighten dark knees naturally!

How to Brighten Dark Knees Naturally

Believe it or not there are many fruits that can help give you the even skin tone you desire. For example, tomatoes and lemons have been utilized in products to help fade dark spots. Today we are going to focus on another fruit that also does an amazing job.

Oranges act as a great skin brightener and lightener. Plus, this citrus gem comes packing with several other benefits as well. Besides, acting as a bleaching agent to brighten dark knees oranges also help to improve skin suppleness and overall texture. As you can see Vitamin C can do a lot for the skin.

Throw Them Bows

If that headline didn’t get you dancing hopefully this next part will. All you need to brighten dark knees and elbows is to cut an orange in half. Next, rub the orange half all over your knees and elbows. Not only will doing this help even out these areas to match the rest of your skin tone seamlessly it will soften skin!

Skin will become softer because the orange will act as an exfoliate. A total win-win with this skincare beauty tip. Even and softer skin naturally, sign us up!

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Hey Sexy! MAC Cosmetics Vamplify Saucy Miss Tint

Arianne SuggsUpdated on July 27, 2016July 27, 2016Leave a Comment

Purple reign, purple reign! This lush shade is fitting for a Prince and simply marvelous for your lips! We are dying for MAC Cosmetics Vamplify Saucy Miss Tint that’s sassy and fun all rolled into one. Have you seen it yet?

MAC Cosmetics Vamplify Saucy Miss Tint

We’re feeling like being a little vampy. A “vamp” is a charming woman that’s also extremely seductive. Does that describe you to a capital T? Then boy do we have a lip gloss for you!

We spotted an amazing lip shade on M.A.C.’s Senior Artist Ashley Rudder and Actress/Model Coco Samone. This mom and daughter combo tried on a plethora of M.A.C. Vamplify lip glosses. Yes, you read that correctly, the “we don’t crack” is real with these two! You can see them modeling several glam colors towards the end of this post.

However, our favorite on them was Saucy Miss. Even the name just speaks to us. Furthermore, the MAC Cosmetics Vamplify Saucy Miss Tint went perfectly with both ladies’ skin tone. Therefore, proving that it is a shade that will look stunning on a wide range of women.

Where and How Much?

Of course you can find the MAC Cosmetics Vamplify Saucy Miss Tint in store and online. Hit a mall and head straight to the M.A.C. store or counter. While there you can check out the other fabulous shades that make up the Vamplify collection.

Moreover, there’s a few other stores that you can try as well to get the coveted purple lip color. Nordstrom and Macy’s also sell M.A.C.’s Vamplify. Both stores sell Saucy Miss for $20 each.

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How to Naturally Remove Blackheads Fast

Arianne July 20, 2016July 20, 2016Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie:

Got more blackheads than trees in the Black Forest? Experiencing 99 problems and acne is only one? Take a deep breath love, you are not alone. Trouble areas having been popping up since the Stone Age. However, just know that they can be fixed! Here is a neat, nifty and easy way to naturally remove blackheads.

What is a black head? Simply put it is a very small, black-tipped fat butt mass that finds its way into a skin follicle. Usually, these ug-bugs are found on the face. Not cool when its like Picture Day, Snap Story Time, Driver License Photoshoot Day or about time to post a new selfie on the Gram.

The Trick

You will need the following ingredients:

Lemon Wedge
Raw Honey

To naturally remove blackheads apply five drops on honey onto the open lemon wedge. Next, gently rub the lemon all over your face. Nevertheless, focus attention on your trouble areas and spots. Keep on rubbing for 60 seconds.

After the 60 seconds is up allow the lemon and raw honey mixture to rest on your face. Set an alarm for 5 minutes. Then, do some jumping jacks, see whats trending on Twitter or create a new meme that will win the Internet. When your alarm goes off rinse off the lemon and raw honey mixture with cool water.

Naturally Remove Blackheads – Last Words

Boom! Easy right? You can naturally remove blackheads without the fuss. Here is one thing to keep in mind about this natural tip. Citrus can be amazing for your skin but there’s one small downside. Citrus has the ability to make skin sensitive to light or radiation.

Therefore, it is highly recommended to perform this natural skin procedure at night before bedtime. That’s all for now!

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Best Product For Razor Bumps

Arianne June 30, 2016June 30, 2016Leave a Comment

It’s that time of year when being as smooth as the day of birth is trending. Nevertheless, looking like you skipped puberty comes with challenges. Achieving smooth skin today can mean razor bumps and ingrown hairs tomorrow. However, you can win the battle of the shaving skin war. Make it happen by using the Best Product For Razor Bumps and ingrown hairs!

What Causes Razor Bumps

Razor bumps basically boil down to one thing, irritation. Usually this hair issue pops up in the face and bikini area. This area is very sensitive making irritation more probable.

How do razor bumps and ingrown hairs develop? They occur after hair removal when hair strands curl back on themselves and grow into the skin. This development then causes skin irritation and pimples.

Easy Prevention

Preventing unsightly razor bumps and ingrown hairs is better than having to deal with them. Always use a thick shaving cream when using a razor. Also, when in the shower do not go straight into shaving. First, use water and mild soap to moisten your skin. This action will open up pores and soften hairs making shaving easier.

The direction you shave in is also important. Shave in the direction that hair strands are growing. Moreover, do not stretch skin when shaving and rinse with cool water.

Best Product For Razor Bumps

Look for products specially formulated to treat razor bumps and ingrown hairs. Always check the ingredients list because it will clearly show if it will do the job or not. Products that are great usually include: salicylic acid, witch hazel, glycolic acid and aloe.

If a product does not come in a bottle with a roller ball then use a cotton ball to apply it. Dabbing on the product with a cotton ball instead of your hand helps to prevent infection. Moreover, you also avoid the possibility of breaking the bumps open with your fingers.

Tend Skin

A great product to use to rid yourself of razor bumps and ingrown hairs is Tend Skin. Tend Skin works on men and women. It goes to work on healing skin after being irritated by waxing, shaving, lasering and electrolysis.

Tend Skin can be found at Target, Walgreens, Ulta, Shoppers Drug Mart and JCPenny. If you are a little hesitate Tend Skin also offers free samples! Go to tendskin.com or give them a call at 1-800-940-8423. However, we have heard that you still have to pay shipping and handling ($2.75). Just FYI dolls!

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Dr. Barbara Sturm Angela Bassett Skincare Line

Arianne SuggsUpdated on June 24, 2016June 24, 2016Leave a Comment

Throughout the years Angela Bassett has continued to look flawless. Her gorgeous hair, sexy physique and of course beautiful, luminous skin always leaves us in awe. If you have ever wanted the infamous Angela Bassett glow you are about to get your wish! The actress is all set to release one of the biggest beauty collections of 2016. The Dr. Barbara Sturm Angela Bassett Skincare Line.

Dr. Barbara Sturm Angela Bassett Skincare Line

For months little hints in regards to the Dr. Strum x Angela Bassett skincare collaboration has been dropping. The Dr. Barbara Sturm Angela Bassett Skincare Line is the first of its kind. It is the first luxury skincare regimen specially formulated for darker skin tones.

It all began when Angela Bassett started experiencing irritated skin and breakouts due to the makeup she was using. To fix these problems she confided in German skincare extraordinaire Dr. Strum. In order to clear up her skin woes she decided to give Dr. Strum’s original skincare line a try. The products worked amazingly well and her skin immediately improved. This soon implanted the idea into Angela’s mind to create her own skincare line.

She felt that there may be other women suffering just like her. Women who desperately needed skin salvation and products suited just for them. A skincare line for darker tones.

Skincare For Darker Tones At Last

For years, the beauty industry has adapted product after skincare product for women. Just with one small issue. Most products released do not cater or work well for women of color. This is the beauty industry reality. Lots of products, but very few for black women. Angela Bassett and Dr. Strum took this issue to heart. Dr Sturm relates,

“In 2014, my friend the talented actress and director Angela Bassett and I began a conversation about beauty, anti-aging, and skincare. We realized we shared the same ethos about ingredients and approach. That conversation led to a shocking realization that amazed us both.

Although skin of color is uniquely sensitive and prone to inflammation and pigmentation disorders, and although skin of color consumers represent a huge market worldwide, no company had ever created a luxury skin care regimen tailored to address the specific needs of skin of color.

So Angela and I set out to create the first.”

What to Expect

The face is the first thing that most people notice. For instance, there is even a saying that the “eyes are the window to the soul.” No girl or woman in the history of the world has ever enjoyed dealing with acne and other skin problems. Therefore, a simple solution is all any woman wants in the end.

The solution and key to great skin is simple: a proper skincare regimen. The face needs to be properly cleansed, moisturized and nourished to be at its best. Dr. Strum promises her line with Angela will be all of those things. She says,

“My existing skincare line was built around anti-inflammation, anti-oxidation, cellular nourishment and rejuvenation, so we began reformulating this excellent base. Then we added a powerful set of anti-inflammatory natural compounds, delivery agents and anti-oxidants as well as compounds that would even skin tone and deal with acne and the hyperpigmentation that it created. The result was what Angela and I believe are truly beautiful and effective products for skin of color- two cleansers, one hyaluronic serum and two face creams: one regular and one a richer formula ion for night use or drier skin.

The Natural Approach

Another important aspect that Angela and Dr. Strum gave special attention to were the ingredients themselves. Dr. Strum related how she and Bassett first surveyed the landscape of general skin care options and were quite disappointed. Many ingredients were simply harmful to the skin or of no value at all.

For instance, many products contain ingredients such as: phthalates, mineral oil, parabens and artificial fragrances that can be irritating to the skin. Moreover, others promise to deliver miracle benefits due to minerals extracted from rare plants, diamonds, gold, foreign sea water and other precious metals. Speaking of gold, according to Dr. Strum this element was even named “allergen of the year.”

Animal and non-human stem cells have also been said to improve skin. Yet, many products lack the medical or clinical study to support such claims. Fortunately, Bassett and Dr. Strum chose to ignore mainstream beauty product ingredients and go in a different direction.

The New Era of Darker Tone Skincare

None of the harmful or “useless” ingredients found in skincare products will be apart of the Dr. Barbara Sturm Angela Bassett Skincare Line. Bassett and Sturm have decided to take a “less is more” approach to skincare. Cut out all the unnecessary stuff and just use natural ingredients proven to work.

One of the ingredients included in the line is Purslane. What does Purslane do exactly? This ingredient is basically like your own “fountain of youth.” It possesses anti-aging properties thanks to a youth enzyme.

In regards to her upcoming line Angela wants customers to, “See what works best and what ingredients are helpful and not invasive or irritating… I like them to be pleased when they look in the mirror, to feel good about themselves and the condition of their complexion.”

Want to get your hands on the Dr. Barbara Sturm Angela Bassett Skincare Line? The five product line is set to be released next month, July 2016. It will be sold exclusively by Harrod’s online and in store.

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MAC Pro Longwear Waterproof Colour Stick

Arianne June 21, 2016June 21, 2016Leave a Comment

Eye makeup enthusiasts your deliverance has officially come! Sick of eyeliner and eye shadow products that always seem to fade in no time flat? MAC Cosmetics has once again come to save the beauty day with their newest release. Presenting the MAC Pro Longwear Waterproof Colour Stick!

MAC Pro Longwear Waterproof Colour Stick

Product Notes:

Waterproof
24 Hour Wear
Over 20 Plus Shades

Would the MAC Pro Longwear Waterproof Colour Stick be a great product for you? It will if you fit into any of these categories: A) If you are the type of beauty connoisseur that loves to fill her lids with gorgeous color. B) You want control during the entire application process. C) If its not waterproof you don’t want it because you want the freedom of giving great face all day regardless of the activity or moisture situation. D) You hate having to constantly retouch your makeup due to fading.

The MAC Pro Longwear Waterproof Colour Stick gives an user stability since it is close being like a pencil. Easy to hold thus easy to manage. You literally “draw” or “fill” the area you want to place any color. Moreover, with a 24 hour wear guarantee once its there you can count on it staying put and looking amazing.

Plus, this is great for summertime usage. Of course, being that it is waterproof you will look great at the beach if you do decide to take a dip. However, with temperatures on the rise and sweat dripping down, you will also not have to fear looking like your face is literally melting.

What is the finish like on MAC’s new sticks? They have a very glamorous pearlescent finish. Simply a divine product for any makeup lover.

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Karen Civil KC Red Lipstick By Posh Collection

Arianne Suggs June 20, 2016June 20, 2016Leave a Comment

Social media darling, Karen Civil has added a new beauty venture under her entrepreneur belt. Somehow the extremely busy lady found time to expand between book signings and hosting rallies with Hillary Clinton. Civil recently collaborated with Posh Collection on a new bold lip color. The Karen Civil KC Red lipstick by Posh Collection is simply fire!

In the market for a sassy new lip color? Then feast those eyes on KC Red! The tint is a highly pigmented color with long lasting wear. Nevertheless, if red is not quite your thing or a little “too much.” You will be happy to know that Posh Collection is slaying the beauty game with more than one stunning shade. On their site you will easily find a plethora of lipsticks that you are sure to fancy. Colors include:

Curious (HG), Flash Bulb (C), G-String (P), Girl Crush (C), Heavy Petal (C), Hip (P), Karen Civil (C), Love Hate (P), Midnight (C), Mozart (C), Night Moves (C), On the Rocks (C), Plateau (P), Right On (P), Sex on Heels (HG), Stripped (M)

Lipstick finishes have become as important as the tints themselves. Some us love matte (M) lipsticks while others want their lips to shine in all their glory. Posh collection lipstick offers the following finishes:
•(C) Creamy and smooth
•(P) Pearlized or frosted
•(H) Hi-gloss, super shiny, ultra lightweight

Beauty Tip: The Karen Civil KC Red Lipstick by Posh Collection is formulated to go on smooth but always help your lipstick out by prepping lips before application. Ensure dry, chapped lips are buffed smooth by gently exfoliating them with a toothbrush or washcloth. A smooth foundation enables a super smooth look!

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Lash Extensions Care Plus What to Expect

Arianne Suggs June 9, 2016June 9, 2016Leave a Comment

Lash extensions are an excellent way to cut down on time when creating your daily makeup look. After 6 snooze button clicks, 5 minutes of deciding if your job or education is important then realizing you now have 15 minutes left to get ready in the morning; anything that can help a sista out is truly heaven sent. With that said, imagine waking up every morning with lashes that make your eyes pop with a dazzling radiance which looks 100% natural. It’s no dream and many women are living it.

Lash extensions are becoming a major staple in the beauty world. Numerous salons are now offering the service as part of their beauty lineup. Nevertheless, it is always best to know ahead of time what to expect before having the procedure done. As a wise man once said, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”

Lash Extensions Care Plus What to Expect

Roadrunner Don’t Play That: This process is not a speedy one. When getting lash extensions set aside at least an hour in your schedule. Your lash extensions professional will be adding in volume/length to your natural lash line literally one hair at a time. So be patient and get ready to just set back and relax for awhile.

Rub a Dub Dub: You are going to want to but you must learn to resist temptation. Rubbing on your peepers will only cause lashes to fall out quicker. To keep your awesome eyelash look longer you need to institute a hands off policy for yourself.

To Clean Or Not to Clean: Well of course you are going to have to wash your face at some point but its HOW you go about doing it that will be a little of a challenge. Since the lashes are held in place by glue you need to be extremely careful when it comes to having any type of moisture coming near your extensions. Cleansing towelettes can help to safely remove dirt or makeup near the lashes. Never pull or tug on them or you risk losing hairs.

You Need to Cut It: (Insert dance moves) On the real you may need to literally cut out certain makeup. Some makeup contains oils that can wreck havoc on your extensions. Oils and lash extensions do not mix! We will say that again… oils and lash extensions do not mix so avoid using eye makeup that is oil based. Such products will only encourage strands to slide right out of their place.

Sleep Like a G: If you normally wake up with your face firmly planted in your pillow you may need to make a few adjustments. Friction created by sliding your face along your big fluffy friend will actually be damaging to your lashes. Lash extensions can easily be pulled out so it is best to rest in a position where your lashes rarely come into contact with your bedding. Women have found success sleeping on their backs or on their side slightly on top of their hand in order to protect the extensions.

I Don’t Think You Ready For This Gel-y: Waterproof eye makeup is very tough remove, however, if eyeliner is a must then using gel liner would be a better option. Gels a little easier to remove but care is still needed in order to not disturb the extensions.

Get Low: As time goes by you will notice your once full set of lashes looking a little on the low side. The lashes will fall out so this means going in to get them replaced. How often will you need to go in to see a lash extension expert? Every lady is different and it will depend on how well you take care of them. Most women average around 3-4 weeks with 6 being the max.

Betta Have My Money: Lash extensions are not cheap but many salons offer a discount to first-timers. This is done of course to get a girl hooked so that she will continue to get them in the future. Right at the gate you are looking at least $100 or more depending on volume as well as style. More dramatic looks will cost you more money. Also, keep in mind the maintenance costs. To maintain your lovely lash look you will need to go in for refills just like you would for acrylic nails.

To get an idea of the process check out this short video:

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Joan Smalls Estée Lauder Red Lip Color

Arianne SuggsUpdated on June 6, 2016June 6, 2016Leave a Comment

When you’re a supermodel you can wear just about anything including a paper bag and still look fabulously chic. Lucky for us Joan Smalls chose a different route than paper couture for this year’s CFDA Fashion Awards. From head-to-toe Joan Smalls hit the red carpet looking very voguish. Let’s break down her gorgeous CFDA OOTD shall we? First up let’s focus on Joan Smalls Estée Lauder red lip color!

Red lipstick is for the bold gal who doesn’t care about or mind being the center of attention. She’s the girl on the Gram that posts a selfie and proudly hashtags it “selfie queen.” In psychology the shade of rouge also denotes being sassy, alluring, romantic, seductive and magnetic. If you needed anymore reason to indulge in one of this season’s hottest trends, red lipstick, just think well heck if it’s good enough for a supermodel…why not?

Joan Smalls Estée Lauder red lip color was a nice pop of color that still perfectly harmonized with her overall ensemble. Her gown was a gorgeous but neutral shade, therefore, incorporating color would not cause a clash. What designer gown did Smalls decide to wear this year? Joan turned heads in a floor-length design by Givenchy.

Hair Notes: Social media has been at a standstill over Joan’s tresses. Some love her short hair look and some are passing on her fringed shoulder length bob. However, the fact that her hair got hair lovers talking in the first should still count for something. If a hairstyle grabs attention then in our style book it has served its purpose and well.

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Tyra Beauty B.I.G. Lashes Silk Extension System

Arianne SuggsUpdated on May 17, 2016May 17, 2016Leave a Comment

If you could get beauty advice from a world renown supermodel, would you take it? Most likely every beauty-nista reading this would raise their hands in order to indicate a resounding yes. Tyra Banks has been slowly doling out beauty tidbits via her cosmetics line, Tyra Beauty. One product in particular that our beauty paws have fallen on is the Tyra Beauty B.I.G. Lashes Silk Extension System.

Want lashes that seem to pop right off of your fab Instagram page? Yeah, we thought that might perk things up a bit for ya. Banks has developed an eyelash system to help you achieve just that. How can the Tyra Beauty B.I.G Lashes Silk Extension System give a gal big results? In just four easy steps you can say no to falsies and yes to natural looking voluminous lashes. Here’s how to use the system:

Extend the Reach: Start by applying the B.I.G. Lashes Silk Extensions beginning mid-lash THEN work your way to the top of your eyelashes. Tyra Beauty highly recommends steering clear of the water line. Therefore, take heed beauties.
Wave it Like You Just Don’t Care: Wave those mascara wands! Apply an even coat of B.I.G. Lashes Extending Mascara to lock in the Silk Extensions. Begin at the base and work your way to the tips.
See You Layer: Continue to alternate between layering on silk extensions and mascara until you create your desired glam look.
Check Yo’self: Make sure your lashes are to your liking and keep in mind one last tip. Some dolls prefer to begin this entire process by applying the mascara first and then the silk extensions. Try out both and see which technique or order you love best.

If mascara is all you have time for in the mornings, Tyra does offer her B.I.G. Lashes Extending Mascara a la carte. For just $24 you can add Tyra Beauty mascara to your beauty bag. Or if you want to just go for the full Tyra Beauty B.I.G. Lashes Silk Extension System you can buy it here for $35.

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