This story is one of the September Writing Challenge entries chosen to be a featured story. . The clock dictates my life; clinging to the wall in front of me with hands twitching constantly trying to catch up with one another — racing towards a dictated finish. The two black hands appear to pause, seemingly […]
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“I didn’t recognize you at first.” I had just walked into my first period when I was greeted by the confused stare of a classmate I’d known for over a year. He, apparently, didn’t recognize me without makeup. “Are you sick?” In my natural state, I look ill. I am pale, and I am veiny. […]
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Each morning I hid the girl I saw in the mirror — the girl that no one else saw but me. She was me in the natural state, with ratted hair, smelling breath, and a bare face. I covered her up with makeup to make her beautiful. I layered on a facial primer, foundation, and […]
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Estée Lauder grew up as the daughter of hard-working immigrant parents. Her birth name was Josephine Esther Mentzer. “Esty” was a childhood nickname she later spelled Estée, to match the elegant aristocratic image she created for her cosmetics business. Petite and blonde, Lauder was known to have exceptionally nice skin. She was secretive about her […]
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As you probably already know, YSL is not the most affordable brand out there. In fact, it is probably one of the most expensive ones. But are their products worth the insane price tags? To find out for myself, I tried out one of their lipsticks. The lipstick I have is the YSL Rouge Volupté Shine […]
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Since I love trying out new makeup products, I regularly find new products that I think more people should know about. Today, I’d like to share with you all the products that I have been loving recently. . 1. Mac Studio Fix Fluid Foundation This has been my all-time favorite foundation ever since I bought […]
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I have been a huge fan of Tanya Burr ever since she first started making beauty videos on her YouTube channel years ago. With her bright personality and amazing makeup looks, her videos are always entertaining to watch. Last year, she released her own line of lip glosses and nail polishes in collaboration with Eye […]
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The 4th installment of the series 100 Years of Beauty is here! These videos never fail to astound me, and I was doubly impressed that from the 1950s on, Cut Video showed two hair and makeup styles per decade: one for North Korea and one for South Korea. Which decades had your favorite looks?
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Hey, Germies. Here are my April beauty picks just for you! e.l.f. Make-up Mist & Set This mist is how I keep my make-up on throughout the day; I would be so lost and splotchy without it! It works with liquid make-up as well as powder. After you apply your face make-up, hold the […]
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