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5 Affordable Makeup Brands That Are Underrated

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Known makeup brands are cool sure, but they are so expensive. Like, sure I want some of that Fenty highlighter, or an NYX matte lipstick. But I also need to pay bills and eat food. The struggle of finding good quality make up brands that are also affordable, is real. (Unless you catch them on a good sales period) However , we have done some digging, to reveal 5 affordable makeup brands that offer underrated, but you will absolutely love.

Sephora

This large North-American conglomerate has been topping the sales charts for a long time. Sephora is accessible in most parts of the world, holing their biggest-ever store in Malaysia. Furthermore, and especially during winter sales, you can get a 5 items lip-Kit for 15 dollars. What are you waiting for?

Yves Rocher

This French brand is really underrated, but it offers a variety of items. PLUS, it promotes natural-base products from shower gels, to face masks to toners and foundations. Even better, Yves Rocher’s prices are some of the lowest in the market, while the quality is just the same as other more expensive options.

L’Oreal

The the world’s largest beauty products company owns more than 20 brands. No wonder many celebrities are big fans. However, although it is quite expensive, l’Oreal still makes the cut for being affordable to the average purchaser. They offer all types and sorts of makeup, and their Maybelline branch is currently the top selling makeup brand.

LA Girl Cosmetics

»Beauty For All» as their slogan, LA Girl cosmetics take pride in being accessible. In fact, they are considered one of the few brands that are color-inspired, and innovative producing their own trends. Several influencers have endorsed it, such as famous Huda Alkattan in her videos before releasing her »Huda beauty» brand that changed makeup forever.

Essence

Finally, Essence is a North-American brand but with a big European influence. They have great products for cheap (compared to NYX for example.) It was founded by a woman called Cristina, bringing to life a new cosmetics philosophy of original quality products for less. Oh, and they don’t test on animals either 🙂

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How About Using Coffee To Have a Smooth Skin?

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Have you ever thought about using your leftover coffee to have a smooth skin? Well, it is no shock to anyone that coffee has several anti aging, cellulite and skin benefits. Moreover, natural remedies have become crucial in self-care routines. For that reason, we explain to you why and how to use coffee for a smooth skin (that also smells very good.)

Benefits Of Coffee On Your Skin

Drinking coffee in addition to keeping you awake, can also boost your metabolism and energy. However, caffeine is not only good for your body only, but also for your skin. Health experts have been recommending it as a skin treatment. In fact, coffee is filled with antioxidants that include phenols, which reduces skin damage. According to the American Chemical Society, coffee surpasses tea and wine in terms of antioxidants.

How To Make An easy Coffee Scrub

Several brands already offer exfoliants and bath works that have a coffee base. However, there is nothing better than preparing your own coffee scrub to have a smooth skin, right inside your kitchen.

You will need 2 tablespoons of an essential oil (coconut, olive, Almond or Argan), 1 tablespoon of sugar, and your desired quantity of coffee. Finally, add some of your shower gel and mix together until it turns into a paste.

Opt For Natural Ingredients

Once you try this simple coffee scrub, you will notice how much smoother your skin has become, and since the first use. Furthermore, natural ingredients provide a healthier option for our skin and hair care. Sometimes, that dried up part of avocado could make up a great base for a nutrient hair mask. Also, honey and essential oils allow you to create your own products.

Opting for preparing your own skin-care products using natural ingredients, will help you avoid chemical induced damages on your body for the long run.

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4 Ways To Wear High Waisted Pants

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High waisted pants and jeans have been the fashion trend for many years now. Nevertheless, it doesn’t seem that people are willing to let them go. Why would you? they are comfy, stylish and could be worn with almost anything. However, celebrities have been styling high wasted pants for both day and night wear. Here is our celebrities inspired 4 ways to wear high waisted pants.

Tucked-in Top

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Tucked in tops really flatter your body along with high waisted bottoms. In fact, what’s the point of wearing these pants if not to show off your great lower back? Therefore, a tucked-in top or blouse will make up the perfect outfit for you.

Crop-Top

Indispensable in summer, and perfect for winter under a warm jacket or coat. Crop-tops are very easy to wear, and you can style them with high waisted jeans to give you a dashing influencer look.

Moreover, crop-tops are valid for almost all seasons, and together with high waisted pants can give you both the professional look, as well as the party one.

Blazer

Blazers make up a stylish combination with high waisted pants. In fact, they might just be the trend of the century. The best part, is that you can choose to wear pretty much anything underneath. If you are out for the night, black high waisted jeans and a bra, topped up with a blazer is your smoking-hot-fiesta look to go to.

Avoid over-Accessorising

High waisted pants are supposed to give your body the ultimate sexy look. If you add a flashy belt; then you go straight to mom jeans. Also, try to not over accessorise the outfit, so it remains classy. You can add  a nice necklace, earrings or even a nice bag. However, to keep the outfit flattering, avoid adding things to the waist and belly areas because they are absolutely not necessary.

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3 Ideas For Easy DIY Bath Bombs

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Taking a shower is one the most relaxing activities we can do for free. Moreover, sometimes, the body and mind need more than just a regular shower. And who doesn’t like a nice bath with nice-smelling bath bombs. If you want to save some bucks and still have an awesome bath time, check these 3 ideas for easy DIY bath bombs, that Nifty enables you to make from scratch.

Cupcake Bath Bombs

To create this piece of art, you will need baking soda, Epsom salt, corn starch, and citric acid mixed together. Then, add vanilla extract, coconut oil and purple coloring little by little to the mixture. Finally, put the mix into cupcake paper and let it chill. In order to prepare the frosting, mix in a seperate bowl 3 tea spoons of merengue powder, water and powdered sugar. Use the mixer until you reach the same frosting mixture you would usually put on cupckakes. Decorate the cupckakes, add sprinkles if you want, and let it set for about 10 minutes.

Geode Bath Bombs

To prepare bath bombs inspired by geode form, first, mix in a bowl Citric acid with Epsom salt, baking sodaand cornstarch. Use a spoon to remove gently, then add coconut oil and water while removing the mix. Finally, add soap dye and an essential oil of your choice.

In seperate small bowls, add Epsom salt with few drops of soap dye and keep removing it. Prepare the first layer with the latest mixture, then keep adding layers from the mix you prepared first. Make sure to press with your thumb after every layer, and start with lighter colors. At the end, refrigiate it for 3 hours and start your soothing shower.

Black Dragon Bath Bombs

Use the same mixture as in the previous bath bombs. Then, prepare a spray bottle and fill it with 4 TSP of coconut oil. Then, add black soap dye. Moreover, shake the bottle until the color is one. Spray the mixture slowly while removing until it all picks up on the black color of the soap. You can then take any shaped mold you want, put the mix into it, and then refrigiate it for two hours. Once you take it out of the freezer, take off the mold, and you are set to go.

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4 Tips to Correctly Remove Your Makeup

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We all know the importance of correctly removing makeup at the end of everyday. However, it is not enough to just wipe it off your face. Furthermore, you need to make sure to truly clean and moisturize your face before going to bed. Makeup residues can cause serious damage to your skin, therefore, we’ve gathered for you these 4 tips to help you correctly remove your makeup.

Take Your Time

Let’s be real, we all have rushed into removing our makeup before. Coming back home late, or after a party makes you spend less time in front of the mirror. However, frequently doing so can cost you a lot. In fact, Dermatologist Ranella Hirsch insists on applying makeup remover, letting it set for few minutes than brush it off. Long story short, if it takes you 5 minutes to remove your make up, you are not doing it correctly.

Cotton Pads Are Better Than Cotton Balls

Flat cotton pads are definitely better, and easier to use than cotton balls. Why? Well, mainly because cotton balls break easily and might »leave fibers on your lashes or skin,» says dermatologist Rebecca Kazin. On the other hand, using few flat cotton pads will ensure you don’t leave any makeup residue behind. Also, make sure not to rub too hard on your skin, and even less when it comes to correctly removing makeup from the eye area.

Use Soap And Water

Unpopular advice: Soap and water actually clean better than makeup wipes. Actually, they do a great job as an initial part in your makeup removal routine, but should always be followed by deep cleansing. Make sure to always follow up through washing your face with soap and water, in order to properly clean the pores and avoid skin irritation.

Moisturizing Is Important

There are plenty of factors in our daily lives that make us dehydrated. Therefore, just as you need to drink water to revive your body, you must hydrate your skin as well. As a finish to removing your makeup and cleaning your face, add a moisturizer. Lip balm for the lips, castor oil for the eye lashes, and the right moisturizing cream for your face area.

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How To Get Natural Long Eyelashes At Home?

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Eyelashes win big focus in our daily make up routine. In fact, psychologists even researched why women are so obsessed with having long, dark eyelashes. Although false lashes can be done quickly at the beauty salon, they are often expensive and weaken your natural ones.

In order to avoid frequent visits to the salon, here are our tips for you, to get natural long eyelashes at home. No falsies required!

Castor Oil

Strong eyelashes strike the eye, because they frame your face and lift your eye make up. However, as we grow older, lashes start to get thinner and eventually fall off. Fortunately, castor oil could be one of the best home remedies for that.

You will need 1 teaspoon of castor oil, and cotton swabs. All you have to do is to remove your make up, clean your face well, and make sure to dry your lashes. Then, dip the cotton in castor oil, and apply gently on your eyelashes without letting it get in your eye. Repeat before bed everyday and you will notice the results yourself. You can also use coconut oil if you can’t get your hands on castor oil.

Vitamin E

One of the most argued reasons for eyelashes falling out, is lack of vitamin E. However, you can always get a supplement intake of vitamins through pills. Talk to your doctor for the right Vitamin supplement. You should be able to take it everyday, because its antioxidant properties help reduce damage that might be causing hair loss.

Green Tea

Did you think that the green tea bags in your kitchen would be useful for your eyelashes? Well, if you didn’t know, here is how to use green tea to your lashes’ favor.

Add a teaspoon of green tea to hot water, then steep for 5 minutes. Next, let it cool off then dip the cotton swab in the tea, and apply it gently to your upper and lower lashes.

Vaseline

Just like you did with castor oil. All mascara should be removed prior to the use of anything on your lashes. Dip the cotton swab in vaseline, then apply it to your eyelids. Make sure it doesn’t get into your eye, by using a little portion of vaseline. Leave it overnight, then rinse it off first thing in the morning.

Simple Daily Massage

Scalp massages are the best! not only that they make you feel relaxed, they also have multiple health benefits. In addition to improving blood circulation in your body, research have shown that they increase hair thickness as well. Try massaging your scalp and eyelids gently to obtain similar results.

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