Beauty

Cruelty-Free Indie Makeup Brands We Love

Cruelty-free makeup not only is more compassionate to animals, but also can contain ingredients that are less harsh to the human body, too. Here we’ll unpack what cruelty-free means, and share some indie (independent) brands that are doing their part to produce cruelty-free beauty products.  What Does Cruelty-Free Mean?   Cruelty-free means that the product and its ingredients meet certain standards that include not testing on animals. There are a variety of certifications that brands can carry to indicate their products are cruelty-free, such as Leaping Bunny, Beauties Without Bunnies, Choose Cruelty Free, and Certified Vegan. Cruelty-Free and Indie Makeup...

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8 Easy Hairstyles for Summer 2020

Summer is a great time to switch up your look, and luckily Summer 2020 has some interesting (and easy!) hairstyle trends to experiment with. Effortlessly elevate your look with these 8 hairstyles.  Barrettes Source Barrettes, or hair clips, are back! Wear a middle part with two symmetrical clips for a statement look, or add barrettes to the side of any updo. All out of clips? Even hairpins can be thoughtfully arranged for a cute summer look, like in the cover photo above.  Baby Braids Source | @brycescarlett This fresh summer look features two miniature braids framing both sides of the...

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These Are The Best Spring Nail Trends We've Seen On Instagram

Spring is a symbol of rebirth. Change is all around us; flowers are blooming, the days get longer and warmer, and everything just feels fresher. On this cyclical notion, we've seen old trends rise to the top of our feeds again (but done in new ways to make it look ultra 2020) in everything fashion and beauty, including nail art. Here's 3 of those that are about to be huge in the coming months. 1. Lipstick nails Nail art is great, but it's time we experimented more with shapes. South Korea's Eun Kyung Park came up with this unconventional shape. Slightly rounded...

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3 Simple Nail Art Ideas You Should Try This Winter

1. Pearls Pearls are having a big moment this year. Since Spring, they've been seen almost everywhere in jewellery, hair clips, headbands, and even clothing.  Now this trend has extended to your fingernails, where you can add one or many, and play with different shapes and sizes to create a simple but beautiful manicure. This look is also quite easy to DIY with some flat-back pearls and nail glue.                    2. Minimalist I came across the instagram account @mvk.ua from Ukraine and fell in love with their subtle impeccable manicures. They always start off...

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Here's The Skincare You Need, according to my friend with the most clear, glowing skin

Aydee, one of my best friends, has the most clear, smooth, glowing skin I've ever seen. She's an editor and beauty lover, meaning she gets to try many products, so when she likes something I know it has to be good. Here's what she's using right now...   With winter currently hitting us in the face, we’ve got to stock up on the right protection for our skin. From eye cream to cleansers to moisturizers, here are a few tried and tested products I’d recommend to protect your skin this holiday season.  Cleanser   Makeup Cleanser: Porefinist Gentle Foaming Cleanser - Shu...

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