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Summer Makeup Shout Out! Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Ultra-Light Skin Perfecting Sunscreen Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15
Happy Friday, friend! Thank you so much for the birthday wishes and sweet notes. You made me feel very special.
So, I gotta call out my new favorite base as of late, Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua. Itās a sheer liquid foundation thatās lightweight and effortless with just a touch of pore blurring. It offers a little more coverage than a tinted moisturizer or a skin tint, but less than a full-on foundation, so skin still looks like skin.
From chanel.com:
Product With a soft, water-light texture and light-to-medium coverage, the tiniest drop of this hybrid fluid foundation creates a natural-looking glow. Skin looks refined and feels refreshed, for an exquisite makeup experience.
Composition āHigh Definition Lightā pigments help ensure the complexion looks even, natural and radiant. Hyaluronic Acid maintains moisture and SPF 15 provides UVB protection.
How to Apply Shake before use. Gently pat, dab or stipple with brush onto entire face ā or key areasā and blend from the center of the face outward.
Best part? Itās super easy to apply. I blend a few drops on bare skin with my fingers, and Iām done!
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A Birthday Gift to Myself
Todayās my birthday, and ya know, it kinda snuck up on me this time around. Iāve been busy with work and end-of-the-school-year stuff for Connor, and between those things and the camping trip last weekend, I havenāt had much time to really think about it. *shrugs*
Anywho, every year I buy a birthday gift for myself. I havenāt done it yet, so sometime today Iāll pick up something tangible (I could use summer clothes). Also, while I was showering this morning after working out, it hit me that I could also give myself a non-tangible gift, too ā like the gift of letting things go.
GIRL, THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS I NEED TO LET GO. Iāve held onto too many of them for too long. I think it would be a good gift to give myself for this next trip around the sun.
I would love to let go ofā¦
Being too hard on myself.
All the worries/anxiety/monsters in general.
Trying to figure things out on my own. Itās OK to get help!
The idea of a tight tribe of moms, like you see in the movies.
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What Are Your Beauty Confessions?
Girl, Iāve got so many right meow. Hereās a few to start:
1. I havenāt shaved in days.
I brought my razor with me on my camping trip last weekend, and I think I may have left it in the bathroom shower. I have a vague recollection of setting it on top of the machine where you put your quarters in to start the shower water. Needless to say, Iām super hairy at the moment!
2. I actually brought makeup with on my camping trip.
I always see a handful of ladies wearing their warpaint when theyāre camping and I think to myself, hey, I can do that, too! For my trip last weekend, I packed brow pencil, brow gel, mascara, a lash curler, a stick of coral Chanel cream blush (I donāt know why, but Chanel seemed appropriate for the woods) and a sheer lipstick. Did I wear any of it? Nope. LOL! Thereās always next time.
3. I put blue winged liner on today just so I could feel alive.
Iāve had crazy work deadlines lately, and itās starting to take a toll on my mental health. Super stressed, dude! This morning I forced myself to do a full face, and it really helped my mood.
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Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 732
Soā¦what is the Monday Poll?
Excellent question! It isnāt, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. Itās just a list of more or less random questions Iāve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007).
1. A fancy makeup line that you like?
Um, all of them? I do have a soft spot for Chanel.
2. Lip balm or lip tint?
A moisturizing lip tint, please, in a sheer coral.
3. Pick a face mask: moisturizing, balancing, exfoliating, calming or firming.
Ooh, my skin could use some calming right meow.
4. Creamy face wash or foamy face wash?
Creamy all the way.
5. Carnations or babyās breath?
Babyās breath.
6. Yellow or orange nail polish?
Iād love a creamy pastel yellow, something in the same exact shade as whipped butter.
7. Something youāre looking forward to this month?
I want to say something fun like swimming in the pool, but honestly, I really canāt wait for my allergies to just be done already! They usually taper off in mid- to late- June.
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Sundays With Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vol. 713
Rosie was wondering if youāve ever spent the night in a tent as it was being pummeled by a deluge of rain.
Yes? No? Maybe so?
When she asked me this today, for the first time ever, I answered āyes!ā
We went camping this weekend at Casini Ranch Family Campgrounds on the Russian River, and because Rosie is family, I invited her to come with us. For a second there, I thought sheād say yes because sheās currently into etymology, but she meowed a soft āNo thank you,ā and then mumbled something under her breath about not getting along with Gordy, the current Casini Camp Cat Mascot.
You know, Iām not surprised Rosie declined. Sheās the type of cat who gets too caught up in her plots, so a lot of other cats assume sheās standoffish or disinterested, but really, sheās just working out science equations in her head.
Tabs
Tabs, on the other hand, was your ultimate outdoorsy cat. He jumped at every opportunity to spend time in the woods camping, fishing and backpacking through the remote wilderness.
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Saturday Surfing, June 4, 2022!
Hello from the woods! Iām camping with my fam-bam this weekend, so short and sweet Saturday Surfing today.
Whatever youāve got going on this weekend, I hope it involves sāmores. š
This weekās reading
How to wash your hair while youāre in space.
In case you plan on doing a lot of swimming this summerā¦
Using a dermaroller for hair growth is a thing.
10 of the dreamiest lily of the valley perfumes.
Would you like some scratch-and-sniff wallpaper?
What to do if your cat has too much catnip!
I made this with shrimp and it was absolutely delicious!
I love this show so much.
Classic Madge!
OK, so now I want that helmet.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
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Putting Sunscreen on Top of Makeup Is a Thing
Good morning and happy Friday!
Something fascinating I learned recently about liquid sunscreen is that you can touch up it throughout the day by reapplying it directly on top of makeup.
MIND BLOWN!
This is assuming youāve already got a layer (or two) underneath your usual face paint. Chances are youāre already wearing sunscreen underneath your foundation, blush, etc. if youāre going to bother reapplying your sunscreen in the middle of the day.
Oh, and this is also assuming youāre not wearing super dark blush or a black smokey eye! It seems to work best when the shades arenāt too intense.
That said, hereās the gist:
Texture is key. A liquid sunscreen with a watery gel-like consistency works best. Anything too thick or heavy will move stuff around. Two to consider are Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen and BiorƩ UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence.
Youāll want to pat, not rub. Use your fingers, a sponge (donāt wet it; leave it dry) or a synthetic foundation brush to pat the sunscreen on your skin. Patting minimizes moving the making underneath. Keep patting until the sunscreenās fully absorbed.
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Quick Makeup Tip: Let Your Liner Do All the Heavy Lifting
When youāre pressed for time, use your eyeliner as your shadow! Pencil liner usually works best; I like pencils with a little bit of slip, but not too much, like the MAC liners ā Powersurge and Teddy are two of my favorites.
Iām wearing Powersurge all over my lids in the pic belowā¦
Oh, and try not to overthink it! Just sketch a rough shape on your lids with your pencil, then smudge and blend with either a finger or a fluffy domed shadow brush.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
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Sunscreen Shout-Out! Bliss Block Star
I discovered Bliss Block Star Sunscreen last year around this time, and itās been a go-to ever since!
āHey, now! Youāre a block star. Get your game on, go play. Hey, now! Youāre a block star. Get the show on, get paid. And all that glitters is gold; Only shooting stars break the mold.ā
SORRY, GIRL, but I had to do it. š This song burrows its way into my brain whenever I pick up Block Star, which, by the way, is the newest item to join the Bliss permanent lineup. Itās a physical sunscreen, and, like all of the items in Blissās skin care collection, this tinted mineral sunscreen is cruelty-free.
I wore it on my mug the other day when El Hub hugged me, and he said, āYou smell really good.ā
Good sign!
It smells like lavender, and it lingers for about 15 minutes or so. I like it, and apparently so do the peeps in my circle!
The tan tint is a surprise. It appears lighter and peachier than the CeraVe tinted mineral sunscreen, so I assumed it wouldnāt work for someone like myself with tan skin, but it completely disappears after you rub it in.
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Sunscreen Shout-Out! Black Girl Sunscreen Kids SPF 50
Good morning, friend! Right before I sat down at my computer I slathered myself with my new favorite sunscreen, Black Girl Sunscreen Kids SPF 50. If you find yourself constantly annoyed by greasy, sticky, sunscreens that take forever to rub into your skin and leave a gray cast behind, then youāll need to grab a tube ASAP.
Itās a chemical sunscreen with the following actives: avobenzone 3%, homosalate 15% and octisalate 5%. It doesnāt have parabens, fragrances, silicones or aluminum, and itās cruelty-free.
I picked up at tube at Target for $9.99, so itās pretty affordable and easy to find, although I do wish the 3-ounce bottle was a little bigger.
Anywho, itās one of the most comfortable sunscreens Iāve worn, hands down. Itās not sticky, sinks in fast and doesnāt have an overly obnoxious sunscreen scent. Connor and I wore it last weekend to an outdoor festival in our town, and she didnāt protest as much as she usually does when I put sunscreen on her, LOL!
The festival was held by the local Greek Orthodox Church, and we specifically went to watch a dance performance by the kids dance troupe.
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Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 731
Soā¦what is the Monday Poll?
Excellent question! It isnāt, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. Itās just a list of more or less random questions Iāve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007).
1. Temporary hair dyes: yes or no?
Yes, please, but only the sprays that wash out with shampoo. When I was getting my hair colored, I loved temporary spray dyes for my roots. My favorite was Rita Hazan Root Concealer! Itās not stiff or sticky and washes out easily.
Side note: Iām seriously thinking about doing a demi-permanent color to cover my grays. Iāve been going back and forth for the last couple weeks.
2. Your favorite magazines from back in the day?
When I was a teenager, I loved reading āSassy,ā āSeventeenā and ļæ½ļæ½ļæ½YM.ā Occasionally, Iād get my mitts on a teenybopper fan magazine with New Kids on the Block on the cover, but that was rare. I was more into beauty than boys at that time.
When I was in my 20s and 30s, my favorites were āIn Styleā and āReal Simple.ā
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Sundays With Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vol. 712
Was Tabs solar powered? He may have been. With all the time he spent lounging in sunny spots, youād think that all of the energy he absorbed would have to go toward something, and maybe it did. Perhaps it manifested itself through his fabulousness.
Iāll never forget ā and this is going to sound very cat lady of me ā how his fur smelled after heād been lounging in the sun for a while. Heād be so chill and let me pick him up and take a big whiff of his warm belly. It smelled like raw bread dough. š
Rosie
So far Rosie has claimed two favorite sunny spots in our house. The first is in the upstairs hallway at the top of the stairs. Thereās a sunny window there, and youāll find her there approximately between 9:30am and 11:30am every day. Sometimes before sheāll plop down, sheāll sit there staring at my back from behind while Iām on a video call, and I can see her little face on the camera. My coworkers joke that she looks like sheās plotting my demise.
Little do they know, sheās just working out complex calculus derivativesā¦
Her second favorite spot ā her afternoon spot ā is right next to the downstairs sliding glass door, where youāll find her daily after 3pm enjoying the breeze and birdsongs from our hill outside.
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Saturday Surfing, May 28, 2022!
Good morning, beautiful! Sending you calm and joyful vibes this morning. Are you just as relieved as I am to finally make it to the weekend? I canāt wait to have a second cup of coffee and then work out. Thatās my plan, and Iām stickinā to it.
This weekās reading
Asian founders work to steer the narrative as beauty trends pull from their cultures.
How to treat and prevent ingrown hair.
In case you get the itch to dye your hair but donāt want to commit to anything permanent.
Embrace your grays with herringbone highlights.
Can you make perfume from kitchen cupboard vanilla?
Some professional baseball players believe a heavy dose of cologne or womenās perfume is essential before they take the field.
I need this.
And I need this too!
MEOW.
Yes, please.
Needless to say, Iām intrigued.
Carbs are your friend!
Retinol recommendations, broken down by category.
This was soothing and lovely.
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What Are Your Biggest Summer Beauty Concerns?
Hi, friend. Before we get into todayās Beauty Q&A, I just wanted to say happy Friday, and TGIF. Iāve been quiet because Iāve had to feel some feelings. The world is a scary place, and MBB is usually my safe haven, so when I sit down at my keyboard in the mornings, I try to do it with a warm heart. Some days are so much harder than others, though, especially when I realize how everything feels so much more fragile than it did when I was a child.
I hope that wherever you are today, you and your family are feeling steady, loved and safe. Those things arenāt guaranteed for any of us, it seems, so any day you have them in your life is a gift.
DEEP BREATH. I think Iām ready for a little lighthearted chat about beauty; how about you? I need a momentary distraction.
As you know, summer is just around the corner. We got a preview a couple days ago in the Bay Area with temperatures in the 90s. Iām so not ready to be covered in sweat every time I leave the house, ugh.
At least the heat is a dry heat, though!
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Air Dry Adventures!
Thereās something so inspiring about a fresh chop! Now that my hair is shorter and has more shape, Iām excited to do stuff to it again. (Itās been a while!)
On that note, Iām trying some new things. Iām on a quest to find products that help my mane look presentable after air drying.
R+Co Sun Catcher Power C Boosting Leave-In Conditioner: A leave-in conditioner that adds mega moisture without weighing strands down. You can use it on wet and dry hair! Iām on a mission to boost volume, which is why I wanted to try it.
R+Co Zig Zag Root Teasing + Texture Spray: A lightly tinted texturizing spray that lifts roots. You can also use it on the mid-shaft and ends for lift, shape and hold.
R+Co Sail Soft Wave Spray: A lightweight spray that encourages soft, natural looking waves. You spray it on wet hair before air drying or using heat tools!
dpHue ACV Daily Scalp Serum: An oil-free serum thatās supposed to balance and hydrate the scalp while also encouraging hair growth.
Urban Decay Naked Half Baked Palette: A travel palette of powder shadows inspired by the iconic shade Half Baked.
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Quick Makeup Tip: Bronzer Unifies Your Look
Your makeup can be as complicated ā or as simple ā as youād like. If youāre in the mood to streamline, then grab your bronzer, and apply it strategically to multiple places. This not only simplifies your routine but also unifies your look. Sweep it on cheeks as a blush-slash-contour, around the edge of your face to add warmth, and in the crease for depth. The result? Easy monochromatic makeup.
Today Iām wearing an old favorite, MAC Give Me Sun Mineralize Skinfinish. Itās a warm medium golden brown with a slight sheen and a finish that looks natural on skin. Iām wearing it on my lids (just in the crease), on my cheeks, across my nose and around the edge of my face.
This natural, fresh look with warm browns and neutrals was easy peasy and took me 15 minutes! The other items I usedā¦
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer in Wheat
Kevyn Aucoin Super Natural Conceaeler in Medium EC05
Hourglass Retouching Fluid in Sand
MAC Costa Riche Liner
MAC Extended Play Gigablack Lash
Anastasia Beverly Hills in Medium Brown
MAC Boldly Bare Lip Liner with MAC Spite Lipglass
Building those happiness muscles, day nine
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Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 730
Soā¦what is the Monday Poll?
Excellent question! It isnāt, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. Itās just a list of more or less random questions Iāve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007).
1. Coconut or lemon?
I like both, but today Iām going with lemon. Iām thinking lemonade, lemon bars, lemon print EVERYTHING, lemon in my tea with loads of honeyā¦ YUM!
2. Whatās your hairstyle today?
Iām wearing it down today. Itās wavy and on the slightly messy side, which I did on purpose. Iām learning to embrace the chaos!
3. Can you do a backflip?
Oh, hell no.Ā Then again, Iāve never actually tried to learn how to do one. I mean, maybe if I had lots of time to warm up and stretch, and I tenaciously trained for months? Maybe.
4. Would you like dessert?
Always! And I donāt plan on sharing mine with anyone else. š
5. A color you like wearing?
Hmm, well, I recently discovered that I enjoy wearing yellow very much!
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