#foundation with spf 20

[oceane4loveu]

can you make a guide on it girl christmas

Dream girl winter

External glow

hydration

drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration, use products rich in ingredients such as hyalurinic acid, glycerin and ceramides which strengthen your skin's natural moisture barrier. In winter give priority to the product which gives priority hydration and nutrition of the skin. Don't forget to moisturize your lips and protect your skin with a broad-spectrum sunscreen offering at least SPF 30.

shower routine

Your shower routine literally determines how you smell throughout the day. Find a signature scent and find suitable products. I love the products from Sol de Janeiro, Dove and Philosophy. You can also use the ordinary glycolic acid as a deodorant personally I only use it twice a week and I use a deodorant from Dove. Do a body scrub every week to get rid of dead skin. I recommend the one from Tree Hut which is good too. Use a body lotion and also a scented mist.

take care of yourself

take a day to take care of your nails, your hairstyle to do your eyelashes etc. you can also go to a spa to have a massage or something else. really take advantage of this day to have fun, rest and make yourself beautiful.

workout

you don't need to spend hours at the gym, invest 20 to 30 minutes of your day to move your body every day. you can find workout videos on YouTube of 30 min,I also recommend the 5000 step workout.

Makeup

start by applying your moisturizer before putting on makeup, then use a foundation with a dewy finish, put on concealer, brow tint or clear brow gel, mascara, For the blush, opt for a creamy blush Because the creamy finish will give you glow,Don't forget the nourishing lip gloss or lip oil to make lips shiny and vibrant.

Diet

use the 80/20 rule this rule suggests focusing on a healthy and balanced diet 80% of the time and treating yourself the remaining 20% ​​example

Internal glow

inner self care

journals and practices meditation. Take a moment for yourself every day to write down your thoughts, relax and chase away negative thoughts.

7+ hour of sleep

give your body the rest it needs, give yourself at least 7 hours of restful sleep each night to allow your skin to repair and regenerate.

read books

Read books that entertain you, inspire you, and help you become better. you can also listen to podcasts or audiobooks.

social media detox

take a step back, limit your time on social media and focus on what really matters. put your phone on do not disturb mode and try doing an activity like cooking, knitting or something you enjoy.

Romantizing life

winter vision board

use Pinterest to find images that match your aesthetic, winter looks, fun activities, anything that makes you happy. Then create a vision board that you can put as your wallpaper.

Winter bucket list

now make your bucket list. write down all the activities and experiences you want to have during this winter. check off each activity as you accomplish them to feel proud.

create your playlist

create a playlist with songs that make you feel good, happy and that match your aesthetic.

romantizing life technique

enjoy cups of hot chocolate while watching your favorite series or movie, listen to your playlist while you walk, take photos of the landscape or make a mini blog of your days, spend time with your family, cook with your friends or alone, organize cozy evenings, take care of yourself and create good memories.

New year

set yourself goals

Take your time to write down all your goals for the new year. These should be achievable goals that you know you can actually achieve. Visualize yourself achieving all of your goals and working towards them throughout the year.

Life vision board

create a vision board for the new year. use images, quotes and words to represent what you want to accomplish and how you want to feel throughout the year. look at the board every day to stay motivated and focused on your goals.

[bilboyagathechickenfootedhobbit]

On the topic of not wearing makeup, look, I know it’s hard to give it up. It’s hard when you’ve grown used to how your face looks with it on and you find your natural face to look…..off. Washed out. Not right. Icky. I get it.

But look. I am 42 years old, I have not exactly taken the best care of myself (WAY too much drinking/drugs/partying in my 20’s and 30’s) I don’t exercise nearly as much as I should and I’m just…..man, I’m just making it through each day. I don’t do facials or microdermabrasion or any of that shit. I have a vitamin c facial cleanser, rose water toner, and a vitamin c moisturizer. That’s it. I don’t wear makeup, I don’t do masks and treatments and peels on my face. I wear a sunhat with built in SPF when I’m outdoors and that is literally the full extent of what I do for my face.

And you gyns…..the number of times I have been mistaken for being AT LEAST ten years younger than I am is ASTOUNDING. I gave up makeup and let my skin heal and suddenly I went from “Oh you say you’re in your 40’s? That tracks” to “Bull fucking SHIT you’re 42!!! You’re maybe 30, TOPS, what the hell??” When I was still wearing makeup I once got mistaken for my husband’s MOTHER, okay?? And that man has silver all throughout his fucking hair.

Look, nobody really knows what any particular age looks like on any individual. I’ve known women in their 60’s that passed as peers of mine in my 20’s because they had gorgeous high cheekbones and skin like porcelain. I’ve known teenage boys that looked like fucking narcs. Nobody knows what any age is “supposed” to look like. But I CAN tell you that if you give up makeup and let your skin heal, you will look healthier and more vibrant than you ever have at any point with a layer of chemicals on your face. Maybe you’ll look younger maybe not, who cares? But your skin WILL be healthier, and it will show.

It’s hard to take the first step, and if you aren’t able to do it over a holiday break, you’ll probably have to accept that you’ll get some looks and comments from your peers. But I cannot stress enough how, once you make the adjustment, you’ll grow so used to and in love with your natural face that the idea of putting makeup on will disgust you; it will look weird and clownish and as “not right” as your natural face once did to you.

And the more of us that eschew makeup, the easier it will get for other women to follow in our footsteps. We lead by example and the more of us not wearing makeup there are, the more normal it will seem for other women.

If you can’t give it all up at once, try to scale it back. Ditch the eyeshadow and just do mascara. Ditch the concealer and just do a light foundation. Scale it back at your own pace, but with the end goal always being to completely eliminate it.

You will feel so much better for it. Eventually. Just push through to the other side.

[honeytonedhottie]

quality of life‧₊˚✩彡🎐

this post is a collaboration with @prettieinpink my lovely mutual <3 so make sure to check out ur page for the continuation of this post and it has been a PLEASURE to work with her! go and follow her <3

HEALTH : ur health is easily the most important of these categories and ur own health must be prioritized in every thing that u do. health is wealth, and without health, ur quality of life will be very low.

eat foods that are good for u and that nourish you, pay close attention to ur body and how it reacts to certain foods cuz everyones body is different and u should have a vast knowledge on your own body and how it works. eat a variety of fruits and vegetables. a helpful ratio in eating that i like to use as a basic guideline is (80% of the time, eat healthier foods and 20% of the time eat what u crave)

stay hydrated and drink between 1-3 liters of water a day, about 15 minutes before u go to sleep drink a couple glasses of water, drinking water before bed literally CLEANSES you, it improves ur skin, helps ur heart pump blood more efficiently, and improves blood pressure and heart rate, which affects ur quality of sleep in a positive way

to continue on the note of ur sleep u should be sleeping 8-10 hours of sleep a night. sleep deprivation is NOT cute, so please opt to sleep at an earlier time and rise at an earlier time as well

aside from what u consume, take care of ur health by taking supplements, drinking lots of teas, sleeping enough, stretching ur body, dry brushing, lymphatic drainage massage etc

MENTAL WELL BEING : september is suicide prevention month so i feel like now is an AMAZING time to bring up mental health and ways that u can improve ur mental state of being.

i always talk about self concept and i always will because self concept truly is the foundation of everything. ur whole entire life is literally ur mindset. keeping a positive outlook, meditating and practicing gratitude sounds cliche but it does wonders for ur happiness.

understand that its okay to NOT feel happy 24/7 because happiness is simply a feeling, and feelings are fleeting. they dont stay forever. i talked about the science of dopamine and what it does to ur brain in a previous post but some things that u can do to improve ur happiness levels are :

cutting back on social media and screen time in order to experience the world around you

surrounding urself with people who build you up

consuming social media that impacts ur mental health in a positive way

if u can, invest in therapy and if u can't do some shadow work, and based on ur discoveries with shadow work use the resources that u have (like youtube) to learn how to heal from ur trauma properly. healing isn't an overnight process, its a journey but it will DRASTICALLY improve ur quality of life.

find ways to cope and deal with ur emotions in a healthy way if ur going through a hard time, if ur going thru a REALLY hard time please go and seek help bcuz u dont deserve to live in a constant state of sadness, and if u ever need encouragement my inbox is always open 💗

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE : ur physical appearance can greatly impact ur quality of life also so here's some way to maximize ur looks:

sleep, drink water, and walk everyday - the best way to be pretty is to be healthy so make sure ur taking care of ur nutrition and ur sleep schedule

skincare - build a solid skincare routine and be consistent with it, do ur skincare RELIGIOUSLY 2x a day and dont touch ur face with ur hands unless ur washing ur face. double cleanse and dont forget to apply spf &lt;33

haircare - learn what ur hair texture is and watch influencers or people who share the same hair texture as u and watch how they take care of their hair. once u know ur hair type then ur hair will thrive and be healthy

clean nails, long or short its all a matter of preference but keep ur nails clean and done nicely

wearing clothes that fit and complement ur body nicely, get ur clothes tailored to fit ur body comfortably

take good care of ur hair to keep it healthy, and learn how to do ur hair in cute hairstyles.

lastly POSTURE will tie all of this together, ofc these categories were rly broad but u can totally look into them more to maximize ur own looks and beauty

i know dear peachie on youtube has AMAZING makeup tips especially if ur a beginner she can teach u a lot

GENERAL : this is just a broad category of helpful things that u can do to improve the quality of ur life.

manifestation : when u learn about the way that the world works and operates and how ur mind creates ur own reality u will literally step into the power of knowing that you create. start committing to ur dream life and learning about law of assumption

finding little things to be happy about : i feel my happiest when im consciously living. and what i mean about this most of us just live our lives on autopilot out of necessity or habit, but paying closer attention to our lives and our experiences and romanticizing our lives will improve the quality of ur life

decision making : make decisions that will give the quality of life that u wanna live. for the future, make decisions that are good for ur future self instead of just focusing on making decisions that only look good in that one moment. ofc this differs depending on the situation but make an effort to make smart decisions that'll set the foundation for ur future

go check out @prettieinpink for the next part of this post <;3

[tiredporkchop]

12/7/2024

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→ products used below:

Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Pore Diffusing Primer

Lancôme Rénergie Lift Makeup Lightweight Liquid Foundation SPF 27 in 250 Bisque W

Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser in CN 18 Cream Whip

ONE/SIZE Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder in Ultra Pink

Ulta Beauty Matte Eye Primer

KimChi Chic Beauty The Most Concealer in 20 Solid White

KimChi Chic Beauty Mango Tango palette shades Cotton Candy, Sky Blue

Prados Beauty x Steven Paul Judd OG eyeshadow palette shades P1, A2, O4, S4

Morphe x Nyane Fierce Fairytale Artistry palette shade Fariki

L.A. Girl Perfect Precision eyeliner in deep violet

Grande BrowFill Volumizing Brow Gel

Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner

Clinique high impact easy liquid liner in black

about-face longwear gel eyeliner in into the void

KimChi Chic Beauty x Trixie Mattel blush in 01 Pink Era

ColourPop x Sailor Moon Pressed Powder Highlighter in Moonlight

Lancôme Cils Booster XL

Clinique High Impact Waterproof Mascara in Black

Etude House Dear Darling Water Tint in Strawberryade

Pat McGrath Labs Lip Fetish Divinyl Lip Shine in Nude Venus

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray

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[theshoegirldiaries]

Paul & Joe Advent Calendar Day 19

A long, daisy covered box today.

Inside is our final primer, a 15ml Illuminating Foundation Primer 01 SPF 20.

This one has a metallic lid and I've photographed all 4 versions we've had in the advent this year, below. L to R; 30ml Moisturizing Foundation Primer N 01 SPF 15 (Day 1), 15ml Protecting Foundation Primer 01 SPF 50 (Day 7), 15ml Sparkling Foundation Primer 001 (Day 16) and Illuminating Foundation Primer 01 SPF 20.

[stargirlsuicide]

how i plan of keeping myself pulled together all year ^_^

(these arent tips!! these aren just things i think will work for me to keep me on track and help me achieve the goals ive set for myself)

i just wanna start talking abt mindset before anything else cause i feel thats the most important thing for me. ive had a couple fights with my mom this year abt me changing schools cause i picked a rlly hard school and she was worried i wont put in the effort and just let my grades fall. so to keep myself doing all my school work and also not being completly miserable i decided to set some ''rules'' for myself:

☆ doing all my work as early as i can. i always found myself like wasting time and doing my work in the late evening and i would sometimes finish at like 10pm and had no time to watch a movie or do anything else productive

☆ writing. both in the sense of taking notes and my own personal writing. i feel like writing stuff down always helps me a lot. both at memorizing things or just to get my thoughts down. so i put 'a new journal' on my shopping list ^_^

☆ taking the bus to school everyday. this might seem kinda stupid but its actually something that i think wil help me a lot. i could go by car but since i have friends that go to the same school as me going with them would just be more fun than with my dad. the biggest downside of this is having to wake up at 5am to get ready but i feel like that might help with my schedule since nobody else in my house is up by that time and i have all the time to get ready.

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this part is all just abt looks, habits and social life and lumping them in all together just cause its really not a lot for each one.

☆ buying good makeup products that are also affordable. i do my makeup everyday its part of my routine and like a lot of products that r considered high quality and long lasting are very expensive and i just cant spend 40 euros on a foundation. so i have made myself a list of products that i need to restock on and that arent more expensive than like 20 euros.

makeup part of the shopping list:

☆ looking after my skin more. getting a good moisturizer, spf, never going to sleep with makeup still on and drinking enough water should be enough for me since my skin doesnt really break out

☆ being more mindful of what clothes i RLLY wanna wear. im very picky with my clothes usually but a lot of the clothes ive been getting recently arent exactly like 'perfect pieces' and they dont rlly go with a lot of my wardrobe. so just being more midful of what i buy and how much i spend on it

☆ checking what i eat. my method for this might be kinda weird ig but it works for me. i have a lot of go-to foods. i have a favourite thing that i get for everywhere like grocery store, vending machines, fast food, restaurants and it hit me recently that the stuff i eat is very calorie dense. and not that theres anything wrong with that but i dont wanna be eating very unhealthy without even noticing it. so i wrote the recommeded daily calorie intake for my height and weight and the ammount of calories in the foods i usually eat. i dont track my calories and most my actual meals are homecooked and i cant know the calories of them. im not like prohibitinv myself from having high calorie foods i just dont want to be eating them all the time carelessly.

☆ occasionally buying stuff just for fun. allowing myself to get new jewelry or purses or just like stupid stuff like pens and keychains just for like enrichment ig. its not rlly that deep but it just makes me happy for awhile

☆ saving money. this one is more of a like 'would be cool if i manged to do this' cause i am not good at saving money at all but i wanna save up enough for a student exchange program. so i need around 4000 euros saved up just for that and on top of it a couple hundred for my personal expenses

☆ spending more time with my friends. ideally i would go out at least once a week but idk if that would work given how busy i could get. i wanna show people i value them more and spend more time with them and buy them gifts and all ^_^

☆ being more open and sociable. ive had rlly hard times fitting-in in the past cause i didnt rlly talk to people in fear of bothering them. i realized that not talking to people just reads as being weird for others so i wanna talk to people more and try to be more nonchalant and less nervous in conversation. i also just wanna like be nice without letting people walk all over me.

and thats pretty much it i think!!

[belladoesmakeup]

Hi guys,

This year I have been leaning towards more natural looking foundations, which is crazy because I always really loved a matte, full coverage finish. But like makeup trends it's okay for your tastes to change and develop depending on what your skin needs. For me my skin has got so much better over the past year I don't need heavy, intense coverage thankfully. So today I wanted to share one of my favourite lightweight face base products that could also be perfect for summer! We are going to be chatting about the Lumene CC Colour Correcting Cream SPF 20, Ultra Light, £19.90.

If you've been reading my blog for a while you'll notice that this year I've been enjoying more lightweight formulas and this CC Cream was being hyped everywhere so I decided to try it myself. Lumene is quiet a new brand to me so I had to look into the brand and see what their vibe is. The brand focuses on creating high‑performing sustainable beauty products that are also full of natural ingredients.

Now let's chat about the CC Cream, this product is a lightweight, medium coverage fluid foundation that reduces redness and perfects skin for an even, naturally glowing complexion. Infused with skin tone unifying Nordic lingonberry and hydrating Arctic spring water, the formula spreads out evenly smoothing out any discolorations and redness for an instantly unified result. It has also a SPF of 20 in it's formula so it offers skincare protection when you wear it.

I've been testing this out for a few weeks now and I already love the formula. It looks so natural on my skin it creates a my skin but better finish on my face. It blends like a dream with my existing products and doesn't feel heavy on my face. The packaging is really easy to apply product and for £19.90 it's a great price! So if you're looking for a summer face base product I would really recommend you checking this product out. As always all products mentioned are linked above.

Lot's of love,

Bella x x

[cinemaocd]

I'm very interested in your thoughts on foundations and products for gen x skin. How I miss the days of college when I would just tamp on a thick layer of Studio Fix powder (wrong shade, always), use a lip liner (Twig, always) instead of lipstick and then hit the town living my best life looking like a dry crusty ghoul. Being young really mitigated a lot of make up mistakes. Wait I got off track there...

Oh wow, I'm so flattered you sent this ask. I'm so sorry because...

Get ready...here it comes...

Insanely Detailed Make up Skin Care for Gen X skin Info Dump

So this is for typical post menopausal skin, which is my situation, and pretty much blemish free (I do get the occasional blemish when I do something silly like use lip balm or lipstick as a blush because they have the same effect as a cream blush, but often have pore-clogging ingredients), running normal to dry with a light medium complexion.

I'm a huge believer in skin prep before makeup. If you don't have your skin right, your makeup is always gonna look like makeup and it's probably going to age you rather than make you look younger. For over 50 skin it's all about moisture. All those bougie make up branded prep products are really just adding moisture. Get yourself a tube of Vanicream at the drugstore and slap a bunch on before you do your makeup. It works just as good as Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream or the ilk at a fraction of the cost.

Skin care routine:

Micellar water: Removes makeup with gentle/sensitive formula (walgreens has a good knock off of the bougie French one in the pink bottle). I use it on my eyes in the mornings because over night oil and dirt build up in that area and it effects makeup performance. It does not irritate my eyes which are very sensitive.

Second cleanse: I Wash with vanicream bar soap in the evenings. Costs $5 and was recommended by my derm. A bar lasts months and I use it as a regular soap in the bath as well. It's just very gentle and moisturizing. I have stopped needing body lotion in the winter since using it. In the mornings I don't second cleanse because I don't need it. I just splash my face with warm water and head right into the next step.

Paula's Choice perfecting gel (a little easier to use than the liquid and better packaging but pricier). Amazing all around face acid, gentle enough to use twice a day even on my delicate little face. Improves almost every skin issue while adding moisture. The GOAT tbh. There is nothing at the drugstore to compare to it, sadly.

Cereve AM moisturizer with SPF. Another drugstore product. Under $15 and Walgreens has a knockoff that's just as good that's even cheaper. My whole family uses this stuff. It works for everyone really. If you want to have good looking skin into old age stay out of the sun and use sunscreen every day, even when it's cloudy, etc.

Vanicream moisturizer (Tube is under $20 and is huge by skincare standards. I buy maybe two a year and just slather it on in the winter). It has a light consistency that soaks in fast and makes layering it over itself easy. This was the moisturizer rec'd by my derm and honestly it's just so great.

Twice a week I end my night routine with the Paula's choice retinol/moisture barrier repair cream. I don't use it daily because it dries out my skin too much. Retinol helps with a host of skin issues, especially if you have acne scars. This formulation is great because it's very occlusive and makes a great last step before bed. You need to be careful not to wear it in the day though because it can make you sunburn. (Also it won't play well with makeup).

Lips: I love the Paula's choice lip balm with spf. My lips get so destroyed in MN winter between wind and UV. It has a slight tint to it that makes it a bit lighter than my lip color which has a plumping effect. (In general paler colors in the middle of the lip will make your lips look fuller). I also use Boodah lip treatment because it's plastic free and it works really well. You can get an unscented one, but it still smells like coconut oil which I like. (Scents in lip balms actually dry out your lips because they cause inflammation. Many lip balms have ingredients that actually GIVE you chapped lips...Burt's Bees I'm looking at you). Also I totally simp for Cereve healing balm. It comes in a small purse sized tube and it's just great for any irritated, cracked angry skin. It even works on diaper rash. Great stuff.

Foundations:

Most of the time liquid foundations are not recommended for older skin because they tend to be drying because the alcohols they use to let the foundation dry down quickly can be drying. For years I formulated my own bb cream by mixing a liquid foundation like MAC Studio fix with MAC Strobe cream. I've tried loads of BB creams but I feel like they never last on me, unless I powder my whole face, which defeats the purpose, my skin just gobbles them up.

I've tried ultralight foundations like MAC face and body, glossier skin tint but because those products are made to be applied and dry instantly they also have loads of alcohols. They are also just better marketed versions of pro air brush foundations, so if you like this category of products, check out air brush foundations. They are usually way cheaper ounce for ounce...

Kosas Revealer: This is ounce for ounce my most expensive foundation but I had a bottle that lasted me a year. It's the closest in texture to the effect I got from mixing studio fix with strobe cream but it comes in a single package with a pump. Applies best with a damp sponge, but I will use a dense brush when I'm in a hurry (The Real Techniques face perfecting brush is a fantastic drugstore foundation brush). Less is more with this as with all foundation. Do thin layers and build up spots where you need more coverage. (Or add in a color corrector or concealer).

Wayne Goss Cream Foundation: I bought this when it launched and I still have so so much left. I apply dots of it with my fingers and spread it with a brush in a stippling motion. It's a fantastic base for a cream blush. It wears like iron when correctly powdered. This is very similar in formulation to RCMA cream foundation which is what Beyonce uses on stage so you know it's bullet proof. It's just mineral oil base with massive amounts of pigment suspended. (This is really the basis of all pro cream foundations going back to the literal grease paint of victorian times) It should never go off. I think I will bequeath my jar of this foundation to my grandchildren should I ever have any. Also doubles as a concealer. (I wish Wayne would put out smaller/cheaper containers of this stuff. Then I could buy a lighter shade for concealing...). The pigment load in these foundations is so high, I actually don't think they are necessary for every day use. It's more coverage than I really need most of the time. I'm not on TV. Camera Ready Cosmetics sells samples of all their cream foundations, so if you want to dip your toe into this world of products without investing I would go there and try the RCMA or the William Tuttle...

Concealers:

I struggled with every concealer I liked being discontinued for a while. I was paying top $ for Lancome Touche Eclat because all of the drugstore knockoffs I adored disappeared. Liquid concealers should be really thin and have moisturizing ingredients. I think it's standard to say avoid them over 50, but products like the Kosas liquid concealer are very good and don't get that dry, cracked look that shape tape and the ilk does on older skin. I've used the Elf camo concealer and I went through many tubes of Maybelline age rewind over the years, but I'm just over them. There may be some newer drugstore alternatives, but I've been living in Bill Tuttle's blissful world of Hi-lite (see below) now long enough that I've stopped paying attention to new products in this category. I don't even use concealer any more...

Color Correctors:

William Tuttle hi-lite: OMG if you have light medium skin this stuff is utter magic. It masks redness and darkness, blending in with the undertone in my skin without flattening me out or making my face too red. I just can't explain it but it even masks my hyperpigmentation spots that absolutely no foundation will cover and many concealers fail with as well. There used to be a maybelline age rewind product that worked but it disappeared and now they only have the one for under eyes. Hi-lite's original purpose was to cover marionette lines for studio lighting which often makes those lines way worse. And it works great for that too, but it's just so amazing as a corrector/concealer for me.If you have a deeper skin tone with more darkness around your eyes, it may not work, but it worth a try. Tuttle has other similar products in different tints that I haven't tried. The jar is under $15 (Jones Road who?) and I have had it over 6 months and it's not even half gone. (Miracle balm is almost $40 a jar and it smells weird after a few months.) Hi-lite'stexture is perfection. You can do light thin layers and spread it out. It just melts in and disappears. Applies beautifully with a finger but a concealer brush is useful because it fits in the jar better. The brand also has a foundation that is $15 a jar as well. Sold at Camera Ready Cosmetics and some pro/specialty stores. William Tuttle is honestly the find of the last five years for me. If you take nothing else away from this post, check out William Tuttle. I lowkey think Bobbi Brown was using this shit as a makeup artist and one day realized it worked great as an overall concealer/color corrector on older skin and decided to make her own version and market it as miracle balm...

Powder:

Despite what Bobbi Brown says in the Miracle Balm ad, powder is a necessary step and actually your friend if you know how to use it. The main thing is to be strategic with placement and actually learn powdering technique that make up pros use and not what you see on on most of youtube.

Controversial take: I bake my under eyes and you should too. Here's why...

Cream products, which are mostly what we're using here, plus moisturizers/sunscreens are going to move around and settle in lines and actually exaggerate them. In the summer they may look shiny when you sweat which isn't great either. Powder will keep it in place and give you that soft focus/glass skin effect. Powder is also blurring. So it's keeping your concealer from settling in under eye wrinkles, acting like the Photoshop healing brush for you face. Another bonus for baking is that if you leave it on while you do your eyeshadow/liner it will keep fallout from sticking. You'll be able to just brush it away. Baking also lightens the color of the skin in the place where it's done. It started in drag as a technique to make highlights pop from the stage. It is so great in the undereye for this reason. No need to get a brightening concealer with bake...

My technique is I apply an eyeshadow base (really like the NYX ultimate shadow/liner primer) from my under eye to brow. Don't skip the undereye! The reason you need a primer is to create a barrier between your eye skin and the powder. (Eye liners and the heavy pigments in dark eyeshadows will absolutely fuck up the skin around your eyes.) Then I color correct with a thin layer of the Hi-lite, then I powder. I use a powder puff or powder sponge (Real techniques makes an awesome powder sponge) and press in the first thin layer. Then I pile it on with a fluffy eyeshadow brush and leave it. I do my eye makeup and brush it away with the fluffy eye brush or a small powder brush. That's it. If you moisturize and prime adequately it is not going to dry out the skin on your eyes. It's all in the prep.

Don't waste money on fancy powders. I bought a massive bottle of RCMA transluscent powder more than 10 years ago and I still have it. I use it every day. I recently bought the William Tuttle powder just because it was cheap and the container was cute. It has a slight pink cast to it, which is really great for the under eye. Coty airspun which is a drugstore classic is great as well. Maybelline fit me is a fantastic "finishing powder" which means it has a little tint and some micas for glow. I use a finishing powder sometimes instead of basic transluscent powder if I want a little more coverage. If you have a lot of acne scarring a finishing powder will be your friend. Wayne Goss and Mel Thompson (RIP) both have amazing tutorials for buffing/finishing techniques. The Wayne Goss Air brush is a god tier brush for this but the RT perfecting brush works great too and is cheap enough that you can have one for creams and one for powders).

Highlight: MAC Strobe cream, strobe cream, strobe cream. Did I mention strobe cream? How I love thee, bougie upscale scented product. Blurring perfection, added moisture, a beautiful soft focus glow that doesn't look like make-up. Mix it with a liquid and foundation and make a bb cream. Throw it on as a last step for a "no makeup" (lol as if) day. You can use it any step in your routine almost and not fuck things up. It's just so great. I use it daily and a bottle will last years. They will pry my strobe cream from my cold dead, gently sparkling hands.

Honorable mention for the Wayne Goss powder highlight which is such a beautiful soft touch glow that doesn't emphasize texture. Absolutely does not look frosty or powdery. Only downside is you have to also buy a powder blush with it, which is a beautiful product, but it adds to the over size and cost of the product. Fantastic highlight for eye shadow as well though...

Contour/blush: I am a big, big fan of cream products for older skin and there such great cream blushes and contours now. One of the best I've discovered is Phytosurgence Skin Spark in Condensate which is a deep burgundy red that works as a contour and blush. It looks like it would be too dark but when it blends out it just works with the underlying redness in my skin to look so incredibly natural. Sometimes I put it on and blend it out and can't tell where my natural flush ends and the phytosurgence begins. Sigma also makes awesome cream blushes, though pricey, they are huge and last forever. I've had a sigma cream blush for over ten years and it's still going strong. The coral shade looks great on everyone. Especially if you are sick or exhausted a coral blush will make you look healthy and awake. If I were gonna do Joe Biden's makeup, I'd use my Bill Tuttle Hi-Lite and sigma coral blush. He might get re-elected.

Eye Shadow:

Controversial Opinion: I wear sparkly/glittery/mettalic eye shadow over 50 and you should too. Here's why...

Life is short. Have fun while you can.

Charlotte Tilbury, Wayne Goss and Lisa Eldridge have spent a lot of time trying to sell you eyeshadow specifically formulated for older skin and they are amazing. They are also really fucking expensive. Eye shadow is some of the cheapest make-up to produce and the mark up is just coo coo bananas. The difference between $20 a pan eye shadow and $1 a pan eye shadow is the fillers, packaging and marketing. That's it. The main thing to look out for is the way the makeup is pressed and what the kind of sparkles it has in it. You want something that is pressed so that you don't pick up huge amounts of pigment sparkles at a time and get massive fallout which just fucks up the area you've worked so hard to perfect. (Don't get me started on what social media did to eyeshadow formulations to cater to influencers swatching on their arms...). You usually want more pearlescent micas which looks softer, but mettalic eyeshadows give me life and I won't give them up. Some less expensive brands that have good beginner friendly/age friendly formulas are The Balm, Colorpop and Karity. These closely mimic the drugstore formulations of the 80s/early 90s which were pretty low on pigment/micas. (Most drugstore formulations now like Elf or Wet and Wild are too pigmented and fillers are just not great quality so the performance varies).

Another reason for wearing eyeshadow is that it makes you look more trendy and youthful, I think. If you get your undereye sorted, you can make your lids look as textured as dragon scales up close and no one will notice or care in real life. I am huge fan of Pat McGrath and I have three 6 pan palettes and I don't think I'll ever need another PM shadow in my life because they last forever. Not a super beginner friendly formula as it is very pigmented. A little goes a long way with Mother Pat but if you are that person that can't go into Ulta or Sephora without slaying and getting compliments from the staff than Pat McGrath is your friend. You'll never get it too look as amazing as it does on instagram though because that's all in the lighting and using a super good camera lens.

Brushes: Look if you want to do eyeshadow you need brushes. I could do an equally huge info dump just on eye shadow brushes but the most basic kit is three brushes: a bog standard liner brush from anywhere in the world, they sometimes come free with eyeshadow you can even use a water color paint brush which is cheaper but will have a weirdly long handle; a flat paddle fluffy blender like the classic Sigma E27 and a dense round pencil brush like the Sigma E42 blender. Those are synthetic brushes, I prefer natural hair but that's a whole area and those get pricey fast. Sigma brushes are pro quality and they absolutely stand by their shit. I've seen them accept returns at their store without a receipt.

Technique: The best way in my opinion is to start with your darkest color and work to the lighter colors, not the other way around. You don't need transition shades. Most of us have hooded eyes by now and there's no transition zone anyway. That is what transluscent powder and highlighter shades are for! Use your liner brush to apply the darkest shade to your lash line. On the upper lash line extend it past your eyeball upward toward your brow. This will counteract the look of sagging skin at the corner of your eye. On the lower lash line go about a third of the way from the outer corner toward the inner corner and stop. Completely encircling your eyes in dark shades will make them look smaller. Use the pencil brush to blend outward, away from the lashline. You want it diffuse and smokey. Go in with whatever the main shade will be for your lid and you can either apply this with the paddle brush or use your finger for metallic shades. Press lightly and then drag very gently to activate those micas. You will get way better shimmer results with your finger than any brush, I promise. I use my pinky to apply my inner corner highlight. I usually do my brow highlight with a paddle brush. Now flip that paddle brush on it's side so the wide part makes contact with the crease of your eye and blend out the edges. If you've got a good powder/primed base it should blend really easily. That's it. It's like three little steps and I can do a basic eye look in under ten minutes. You've probably heard a lot about "hooded eyes" and needing special brushes, techniques etc., but where you fix hooded eyes is with eyeliner...

Eyeliner:

Controversial Opinion: I wear heavy black eyeliner every day over fifty and you should too. Here's why...

Eyeliner is not only bad ass, it is the biggest bang for your buck in the makeup world. Nothing else is so impactful for the time and money involved. It is also an invaluable tool for reshaping your eyes if you want to look younger...

My favorite eyeliners are pencils that can be sharpened. I have one gel eyeliner I love but pencils are my bread and butter. I have so many and I just keep buying more. They last forever. My oldest piece of makeup is from the last century and it's an eyeliner pencil. Favorite formulations of pencil are: Lancome Creamy water proof, Urban Decay 24/7 and melt. At the drugstore: wet and wild, rimmel kohl, Revlon photo ready kohl and NYX epic wear.

I use Rituel De Fille Black orb gel liner, which I've had for over three years and it hasn't dried up. The key with this is very thin layers because it will get crusty and flake off if you use too much product. It lasts all day, makes a terrific black base and smokes out like butter. Also comes in a spherical jar which is so flipping charming. Love this shit. (Actually really wanna try the new trixie mattel gel liners because they look good and lets face it trixie's entire drag is gel liner based...).

Technique: key technique for older folks is tightlining. I usually tightline my upper water line and the outer third of my lower water line. This emphasizes the eye without getting into issues with sagging skin and makes the lash line fuller which is an area that thins out when you age. The effect is kind of subtle, but the way makeup works is layers and layers of subtle changes. :) Pencils work best, but you can do gel with a good brush. The Wayne Goss #8 has no equal for tightlining. I then tightline the lash line all the way on upper lid and use a pencil brush to smoke it out at the edges. Always blend upward in a straight line toward the tip of your brow. (Beginner tutorials have you hold a tissue there or whatever. I don't think it's necessary, just practice.) If you have very hooded eyes, you may not have any real lid space in which case just skip eyeshadow and tightline. It's all anyone can see when your eyes are open.

Lips:

We are almost done I swear. :D

Not that much difference for ageing but life is too short to buy super cheap lipstick. Any decent drugstore lipstick will run you $10 these days and it's worth it. Bougie designer lipstick is the same shit, in nicer packaging and trendier colors. My favorite formulas are basically all of them but I have a fondness for covergirl, the maybelline matte trance (in the skinnier tube) and revlon anything. A little light colored gloss in the middle of the lip even with no lipstick just takes years off your face, I don't know why. I love the fenty gloss bomb and any of Trixies. Lifter gloss at the drugstore is supposed to be great but I haven't tried it. I'm still finishing that gloss bomb I got when it launched, lol. In general a lighter shade in the middle will make lips look fuller. Lining used to be critical when you get little fine lines around your lips, to prevent lipstick from bleeding but these days lipstick formulas really don't bleed much, I think. A dark "nude" lipliner will make your lips look bigger, but keep it to the outer corners.A MAC lip pencil will probably last you the rest of your life if you don't lose it.

Finishing Spray: Everything I said about liquid foundations using alcohol goes double for finishing spray. It's just different kinds of alcohol with other stuff like micas for shimmer, scent, glycerin and water. No other ingredients are really proven for finishing sprays because there's so much water it's like a homeopathic concentration. I make my own by combing a few tablespoons of whatever finishing spray is cheapest at the drugstore, distilled water and a few drops of glycerin. It helps with that powdered tight feeling and I think it does help it last a bit more. The hardest part about making your own finishing spray is finding a spray bottle you like.

And we are done.

Whew.

That was a lot but it was fun to impart.

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10-Step Korean Skincare Routine: A Deep Dive

Korean skincare, known for its comprehensive and often transformative effects, has been the buzzword in the global beauty sphere. Boasting a 10-step regimen, K-beauty is more than just a ritual; it's a testament to the meticulous care Koreans give to their skin. With each step crafted to cater to a specific need, this routine aims to provide thorough care, yielding coveted glass skin. Let's venture into this regime, offering not just explanations but also statistical validations.

1. Oil-Based Cleanser

Initiating the process is the oil-based cleanser, a hero in removing stubborn, oil-based residues. Makeup, SPF, and even the relentless sebum produced by your skin is no match for these cleansers. According to Statista, oil cleansers saw a 30% surge in sales in 2020, indicating their popularity.

Suggestion: Explore Some Popular Cleansers on Aigoo to find your ideal match. Gentle circular motions will ensure makeup and grime melt away.

2. Water-Based Cleanser

The follow-up with a water-based cleanser ensures every trace of dirt and sweat is gone. Did you know? A survey by the Dermatology Research and Practice indicated that 70% of skin issues arise due to improper cleansing. This step guarantees a pristine base.

Suggestion: Choose sulfate-free cleansers to maintain your skin's natural moisture.

3. Exfoliation

Shedding away the dead skin cells to reveal a brighter complexion is the mission here. Allure magazine stated in a 2019 report that regular exfoliation can enhance skin luminosity by 20%. Dive into Some Popular Exfoliators from Aigoo to unveil a refreshed skin.

Suggestion: Limit to 2-3 times weekly. Excessive exfoliation can be counterproductive.

4. Toner

A toner's task is two-fold: re-balance skin pH and enhance hydration. A report by the Korean Dermatological Association linked balanced skin pH with reduced acne occurrence.

Suggestion: Dive into Aigoo's curated list of Some Popular Toners and find the perfect fit for your skin.

5. Essence

Essences, the lightweight serums, infuse your skin with hydration and active ingredients. A Pew Research study highlighted the booming essence market in Asia, underscoring its significance.

Suggestion: Explore Some Popular Essence from Aigoo and embrace the hydration magic.

6. Treatments (Serums & Ampoules)

Targeting specific issues from dark spots to fine lines, these potent solutions are crucial. Serums generally offer higher active ingredient concentrations. Ampoules, on the other hand, are like supercharged serums with even more potency. Statista recorded a 25% increase in serum and ampoule sales last year, marking their soaring demand.

Suggestion: Discover the vast range of Some Popular Serums and Ampoules on Aigoo.

7. Sheet Masks

The heart of K-beauty, sheet masks, saturated in nurturing serums, are a spa in a packet. As per the Korean Journal of Aesthetic Cosmetology, regular masking can amplify skin hydration levels by up to 40%.

Suggestion: Aigoo's collection of Some Popular Sheet Masks offers a plethora of choices to suit various skin needs.

8. Eye Cream

Addressing the fragile skin around the eyes, eye creams tackle dark circles, wrinkles, and puffiness. An article by Harper's Bazaar claimed that the right eye cream could cut down the appearance of fine lines by nearly 25%.

Suggestion: Apply using your ring finger for gentle care.

9. Moisturizer

Sealing all the nutrients and hydration, moisturizers are quintessential. According to the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, regular moisturizing can prevent early signs of aging.

Suggestion: Browse Aigoo's Some Popular Moisturizer range to find your holy grail.

10. Sunscreen

Guarding against UV rays is the sunscreen's primary role. Sunscreen use not only prevents sunburn but also combats premature aging. The Skin Cancer Foundation reported that daily sunscreen application can reduce skin-aging effects by 24%.

Suggestion: Reapply every two hours, especially if outdoors.

In Summary

The 10-step Korean skincare routine stands as a testament to holistic skincare, targeting every conceivable skin need. While its intricacy might seem daunting, the results, as vouched for by millions, are undeniably exceptional. With the curated product lists from Aigoo, your initiation into the K-beauty world becomes seamless. Remember, consistency is the key. Embrace the routine and watch your skin thank you in radiance.

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How to Choose the Right Cosmetics Based on Your Age and Skin Type

Choosing the right cosmetics can be a game-changer, especially when you consider your skin type and age. For Indian women, this choice becomes even more significant because of their diverse skin tones and climate conditions that often require specialised care. The right cosmetics products not only enhance beauty but also ensure skin health, no matter your age. So, how do you navigate through the endless options? Let’s simplify it for you!

Understanding Different Skin Types

Before diving into age-appropriate products, understanding different skin types is key. The wrong products can result in irritation, clogged pores, or an uneven look. Here’s how to identify what works for your skin:

Oily Skin: If your skin feels oily or greasy, opt for matte-finish, lightweight, and oil-free products. Powder foundations, oil-control primers, and setting powders are great for controlling shine.

Dry Skin: Dry skin often feels tight or flaky. Choose hydrating and creamy products like liquid foundations, cream blushes, and lipsticks enriched with nourishing ingredients such as shea butter or hyaluronic acid.

Combination Skin: If your skin is oily in some areas and dry in others, you need a balanced approach. Go for lightweight, semi-matte products. Use a hydrating primer for dry areas and oil-control products for your T-zone.

Sensitive Skin: Sensitive skin requires extra care. Opt for fragrance-free, and hypoallergenic, products that are dermatologically tested. Avoid cosmetics with alcohol, parabens, or strong fragrances to prevent irritation.

Age-Wise Cosmetic Choices

Skin evolves with age, and so should the makeup. Here’s how you can choose beauty cosmetics that complement your skin’s needs at every stage:

In Your 20s

20s for women are the perfect time to focus on a natural, youthful look.

Light and Minimal Makeup: Opt for BB creams, tinted moisturizers, or lightweight foundations to let your skin breathe.

SPF is Non-Negotiable: Incorporate products with built-in sun protection to prevent early signs of aging. You can either choose sunscreens or makeup products that include SPF in their formulation.

Bright and Fresh Colors: Go for soft pinks, peaches, or subtle nude tones for lips and cheeks to achieve a fresh-faced glow.

Product Recommendation for your 20s:

BB cream - Perfect Match Beauty Balm

Tinted moisturisers - Miracle Glow Moisturiser

Lip Color - Sinful Matte Lipcolor - Luxe Collection (stripped)

Lightweight foundations - 24Hrs Weightless Liquid Foundation

Sun Protection - Face the Sun Broad Spectrum Daily Face Protector

In Your 30s

As your skin starts showing early signs of aging, choose products that enhance and care for your skin simultaneously.

Makeup with Skincare Benefits: Look for foundations, concealers, and primers infused with anti-aging ingredients like Vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, or collagen.

Focus on Coverage: A medium-coverage foundation can smooth out uneven skin tone or fine lines.

Soft Eyes and Defined Lips: Use neutral shades for eyes and lip colors like deep nudes or mauves for a polished look.

Product Recommendation for your 30s:

Primer - Perfect Match Primer

Eyeshadow - Fairytale Eye Shadow

Concealers - Starry Drops Highlighter

Lip color - Starry Flip Lipcolor  (Pout Perfect shade)

In Your 40s and Beyond

Mature skin requires hydrating and illuminating products to restore radiance.

Hydrating Formulas: Avoid heavy, cakey products. Go for satin-finish foundations and creamy concealers to keep your skin looking dewy.

Primer is Your Best Friend: A good primer smooths fine lines and provides a base for makeup that lasts longer.

Radiant Colors: Choose deeper, richer tones for lips and cheeks, like berry, rose, or plum shades, to add warmth to your face.

Product Recommendation for your 40s:

Primer - Flawless Finish Primer

Blush - Sinful Blush Liquid Wand

Highlighter - Sinful Glow Highlighter Wand

These were different types of cosmetics for different age groups. Now let’s have a look at some of the best tips that will help you choose the right product.

Key Tips for Choosing the Right Products

Always Perform a Patch-Test: Indian skin can be prone to sensitivities due to environmental conditions. Test Indian cosmetic products on your wrist or jawline before use.

Warm Undertones Work Best: Most Indian skin tones have warm or neutral undertones. Choose shades with golden, yellow, or peachy hues to complement your look.

Read the Ingredients: Avoid products with harmful ingredients like alcohol, parabens, or synthetic fragrances, especially if you have sensitive skin.

Skincare First: No matter your age, healthy skin is the key to flawless makeup. Follow a proper skincare routine to prep your skin before applying cosmetics.

Conclusion

Choosing the right cosmetics tailored to an individual's skin type and age doesn’t have to be complicated. From a minimal, natural look in your 20s to hydrating, radiant makeup in your 40s, the right choices can help you look and feel confident at every stage of life. Remember, makeup isn’t about covering up; it’s about enhancing your natural beauty. When you embrace your age and skin type, every look becomes timeless.

If you are looking to buy the best cosmetic products, look no further than one of the top 3 cosmetic brands in India. Colorbar has vegan and clean cosmetic products for everyone, irrespective of your skin type and age. Their collection includes eye, nail, lips, and face makeup products along with skin care products. Shop Now.

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Annapurna Trekking Essentials: What to Pack for a Safe Journey

The Annapurna region in Nepal is a trekker's paradise, offering breathtaking landscapes, snow-capped peaks, and unique cultural experiences. However, to fully enjoy this adventure, proper preparation is key. Packing the right essentials can make your journey safe, comfortable, and memorable. This guide discusses everything you need to pack for annapurna trekking, ensuring you're ready for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Why Proper Packing Matters for Annapurna Trekking

The Annapurna region offers diverse terrains, including steep trails, rocky paths, and high-altitude zones. Weather conditions can vary drastically, from warm mornings to freezing nights. Carrying the right gear ensures you’re well-equipped to handle these challenges, enhancing your trekking experience while minimizing risks.

Essential Clothing for Annapurna Trekking

Layering is key when trekking in Annapurna. The ability to add or remove layers depending on the weather will keep you comfortable throughout the day.

Base Layers

Thermal Tops and Bottoms: Essential for insulation during cold mornings and nights.

Moisture-Wicking Shirts: Keep sweat away and reduce the risk of chills.

Mid Layers

Fleece Jackets: Lightweight yet warm, ideal for layering.

Insulated Jackets: A down or synthetic jacket is crucial for higher altitudes.

Outer Layers

Waterproof Jacket and Pants: Protect against rain and snow.

Additional Clothing

Trekking Pants: Durable and comfortable for long hikes.

Gloves and Hats: Insulated gloves, a woollen hat for warmth, and a sun hat for daytime protection.

Socks: High-quality trekking socks to prevent blisters.

Footwear: The Foundation of Your Trek

Your feet will do most of the work during Annapurna trekking, so invest in high-quality footwear.

Trekking Boots: Sturdy, waterproof, and broken in before the trek.

Camp Shoes: Lightweight shoes or sandals for relaxation at tea houses.

Backpack and Daypack

Carrying the right backpack is essential for comfort and convenience.

Backpack (50-60 litres): Store your clothing, sleeping gear, and essentials.

Daypack (20-30 litres): For carrying items like water, snacks, and a first-aid kit during daily treks.

For extra protection, look for backpacks with adjustable straps, a hip belt, and rain covers.

Sleeping Gear

Even though most tea houses along the Annapurna trail provide essential bedding, having your sleeping gear ensures comfort and hygiene.

Sleeping Bag: Rated for temperatures as low as -10°C.

Sleeping Bag Liner: Adds extra warmth and keeps your sleeping bag clean.

Hydration and Nutrition Essentials

Staying hydrated and fueled is crucial during high-altitude trekking.

Water Bottles or Hydration Bladder: Ensure you have at least 2 litres of water storage.

Water Purification Tablets or Filters: Safe drinking water may not always be available.

Energy Snacks: Protein bars, nuts, and dried fruits for quick energy boosts.

Personal Care and Hygiene Items

Personal hygiene can be challenging during multi-day treks, but these essentials will help.

Toiletries: Toothbrush, toothpaste, biodegradable soap, and wet wipes.

Towel: Lightweight, quick-drying towels are ideal.

Sunscreen and Lip Balm: High SPF protection to prevent sunburn.

Hand Sanitizer: This is used to maintain hygiene when water isn’t available.

First-Aid and Medical Supplies

A well-stocked first-aid kit can be a lifesaver during your trek. Include:

Essential Medications: Pain relievers, anti-inflammatory drugs, and altitude sickness medication (such as Diamox).

Bandages and Blister Pads: These are for minor injuries and preventing discomfort.

Antiseptic Cream and Tape: To treat cuts or scrapes.

Personal Prescriptions: Carry an adequate supply if you have specific medical needs.

Navigation and Communication Tools

Although many Annapurna trails are well-marked, having navigation tools is essential for safety.

Maps and Guidebooks: Detailed maps of the Annapurna region.

Compass or GPS Device: Useful for navigation in case of unexpected detours.

Mobile Phone and Power Bank: Stay connected and charge your devices when electricity is scarce.

Other Trekking Must-Haves

Trekking Poles: Reduce strain on knees and provide stability on uneven terrain.

Headlamp: Essential for early morning starts or navigating in low light.

Camera: To capture the stunning landscapes of the Annapurna region.

Plastic bags or dry sacks organize and keep your items dry.

Rely on OrangeDMC for Expert Guidance

Planning for Annapurna trekking can be daunting, but with OrangeDMC, you’re in safe hands. As a reliable travel company, OrangeDMC offers personalized trekking packages, experienced guides, and logistical support to make your Annapurna trek stress-free. Their commitment to detail ensures you enjoy every moment of this incredible journey.

For complete guidance, vsit here: https://orangedmc.com/annapurna-trek.html 

Tips for Packing Light

Overpacking can weigh you down, so stick to the essentials and avoid unnecessary items.

Prioritize Multi-Purpose Items: For example, a fleece jacket that doubles as a pillow.

Minimize Extras: Carry only two to three sets of clothing and wash them during the trek.

Distribute Weight Evenly: Use packing cubes or organizers for better accessibility.

Conclusion

The Annapurna trekking experience is a lifetime journey, offering unparalleled views, cultural encounters, and personal triumphs. Packing smartly and preparing adequately ensures your safety and comfort throughout the trek. With essentials like proper clothing, reliable footwear, and first-aid supplies, you’ll be ready to conquer the trails confidently.

As you gear up for this adventure, remember that trusted travel partners like OrangeDMC can make all the difference in your trekking experience. Start planning, pack wisely, and get ready to embrace the beauty and challenges of the annapurna trek!

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Pretty in a Minute: Skincare Routine Tips for Flawless Beauty

Achieving flawless skin in just a minute may seem challenging with a busy schedule, but it's possible with the right steps. A skincare routine doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. With a few simple tips, you can start your journey to radiant and healthy skin that looks effortlessly beautiful. To achieve pretty in a minute, all it takes is a few key steps that can make a big difference in a short amount of time. In this article, we’ll share easy skincare tips to help you achieve just that.

The Basics of a Skincare Routine: Quick and Easy

The key to achieving flawless skin in minimal time is sticking to the basics. Cleansing, moisturizing, and sun protection are non-negotiable when it comes to maintaining a healthy complexion. Here’s how you can break down your routine for maximum effect:

1. Cleansing: The Foundation of Glowing Skin

Clean skin is the first step toward pretty in a minute. It’s essential to remove dirt, makeup, and impurities from your skin to allow your skincare products to work effectively. Choose a gentle cleanser suited for your skin type—whether it's oily, dry, or sensitive. A cleanser with natural ingredients will help balance the skin without stripping it of essential oils.

You don’t need a lengthy ritual to cleanse. Just splash your face with water, apply a small amount of cleanser, and massage it into your skin for about 20-30 seconds. Rinse off with lukewarm water, and your skin will feel refreshed and clean, setting the stage for the next step in your routine.

2. Moisturizing: Locking in Hydration

The next step toward achieving pretty in a minute is moisturizing. Hydration is key to keeping your skin looking plump, smooth, and youthful. Choose a moisturizer that fits your skin’s needs: lighter gels for oily skin and richer creams for dry skin.

Even if you have oily skin, skipping moisturizer can lead to dehydration, which can actually make your skin oilier. So, a good moisturizer helps balance your skin’s hydration levels while keeping your complexion fresh. A lightweight formula that absorbs quickly can provide the perfect, smooth finish for a pretty in a minute look.

3. Sun Protection: The Ultimate Anti-Aging Solution

One of the most important tips for flawless beauty is protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. Even on cloudy days, applying sunscreen is crucial to prevent premature aging, sunspots, and other skin damage. Opt for a broad-spectrum SPF of at least 30 and apply it every morning after moisturizing.

The best part? Sunscreen doesn’t require much time to apply, and it's an essential part of the pretty in a minute routine to ensure long-term skin health. Make sure you’re covering all areas of your face, including your ears and neck, for maximum protection.

Boost Your Routine with Quick Treatments

Sometimes, you need a little extra help to get that flawless glow. Fortunately, there are quick treatments that can enhance your skincare routine without taking much time.

4. Exfoliating for Smooth Skin

Exfoliating your skin once or twice a week can help remove dead skin cells and reveal a smoother, brighter complexion. A gentle exfoliator with mild exfoliants like AHAs or BHAs will do the trick without causing irritation. Exfoliation can take just a minute or two but can make a huge difference in your skin’s texture and overall appearance, giving you a glowing, pretty in a minute look.

5. Face Masks for Instant Glow

A hydrating or brightening face mask is a perfect way to boost your skin’s glow quickly. These masks often work in as little as 10 minutes, making them ideal for a speedy skincare session. Apply a mask in the evening, relax, and wash it off for an instant radiant boost. A glowing complexion equals flawless beauty that’s ready in no time!

Conclusion: Simple Tips for Effortless Beauty

Achieving pretty in a minute doesn’t have to be a dream. With a simple, effective skincare routine, you can enjoy flawless beauty without spending hours in front of the mirror. By incorporating cleansing, moisturizing, sun protection, and occasional treatments, your skin will stay healthy, radiant, and glowing in just minutes a day.

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MailPal: The Limitless Email Marketing Tool; A Review

In the modern era of digitalisation, online communication is the foundation of business promotion to build a successful multi storey building. And as we all know, in the online professional marketing fields, the biggest way of doing such communication is through email, where you need to involve, attract and engage your audience regularly without fail. Here enters MailPal to solve the problems such as efficiency elevation, Operation Streamlining, and also helps building lasting relationships with your customers.

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Fed up of paying tons of fees for your email service every month? Struggling to build a profitable and high return email list? Confused with new policies of Yahoo and Gmail regarding bulk mails? 

Do you also wish that someone could help you build high-converting, profitable lists and send them emails without paying those heavy amounts every month? 

Congrats, you are at the right page, because once, You and I were on the same page.

But then a few months back, I came across this amazing and surprising AI packed Email Marketing Tool named MailPal that lets its users send unlimited emails to their subscribers and audience. I’ve seen results of buying the product in my profit graph which has only ascended in the past few months of using MailPal, the tool to success as per my experience. Today, I’ll help you with a detailed review of MailPal and what all it offers and why you should buy it and also answer some other questions that are swimming across your mind.

Who Created MailPal and why?

                   Created by Email Marketers just like you

The core creators of MailPal are email marketers themselves. They went through the same sufferings once which you are going through such as paying huge amounts monthly in form of subscription as MailChimp and Aweber leaving your bank account dry, they knew everything about the problem and the excellent AI Power packed solution that they came up with is MailPal, with which you get

Groundbreaking features like

100% Done For You DMARC, DKIM, And SPF integrated autoresponder to get higher inboxing & clicks.

Send UNLIMITED emails, SMS texts and social media messages 

No costly ongoing monthly subscription to pay

All-in-one ecommerce autoresponder: Sync your store with MailPal for pop ups, automations, and targeted email marketing.

Use Mailpal's drag-and-drop builder to automate daily tasks and marketing workflows.

Gain clear insights from detailed segments and performance analytics.

Have your emails go straight to their inbox, not junk or spam folders

100% beginner friendly, no coding or technical skills required

Easy to use drag & drop design 

Choose from a range of stunning templates

Send email and SMS texts with just 1-click

No restrictions on email addresses 

Make huge profits every time you send an email

Get high-quality, high-converting leads to make more money

Stay compliant with CAN-SPAM and GDPR Regulations

Build your list using social media or our powerful 1-click opt-in

Enjoy a 72% higher opt-in rate than normal opt-in pages

Discover what works and what doesn’t with built-in analytics

Enjoy 24/7 expert support for whatever you need.

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Are Ecommerce Autoresponders on MailPal Effective?

Yes they are, here is how

Open Rates

Automated emails have an average open rate of 45.70% compared to the 18.80% open rate for standard emails.

Conversion Rates

Automated emails will generate you a 320% higher revenue per email than non-automated emails.

Sales Impact

If you use autoresponders, you can see up to a 20% increase in the sales, with abandoned cart emails alone recovering $17.90 per email sent.

Customer Retention

Companies using an automated email campaign report a 50 % hike in customer retention rates, as they keep customers engaged with personalised and timely content.

Click-Through Rates

Automated emails can outperform the average 1.1% click-through rate with more personalised content.

Repeat Purchases

E-commerce stores that utilise autoresponders see an impressive 35.5% Average repeat purchase rate. 

Speaking this from an honest experience, you can also be one of them with MailPal.

How can you send Limitless Emails with MailPal in a few clicks?

Step 1. Easily Login

Login to your Ai-based email marketing platform. Nothing to set up or configure, simply log in and you’re ready.

Step 2. List Uploading

Upload your email list, or if you don’t have one, use MailPal’s 1-click opt-in package to instantly start getting top-quality leads.

Step 3. Start Earning 

Start sending emails and start making money. With MailPal, you can even send SMS texts and social media messages to increase your conversions and your profits.

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Master Your Fortune with MailPal Email Marketing Tool

As 2025 will begin, the email marketing industry will stand at a worth more than blockbuster $22 billion!

This actually means that people that are brave enough to conquer email marketing are earning their part of the fortune.

DO NOT MISS OUT AND RERET!

By utilising the incredible AI strength and software packed tech of MailPal, you can easily build the future of your dreams and turn it into reality.

Jokes apart, MailPal has all the required features to give you instant features in just 1 click.

Are other tools like MailPal Very Expensive?

Yes they indeed are, with just average features and far more expensive pricing than MailPal

The reason is that the email marketing tools you are using are just draining your bank account and offering traditional and common features which are not able to boost your engagement and hence the sales.

AWeber - $ 840/Year 

GetResponse - $ 720/Year

Active Campaign - $ 600/Year

Drip - $ 1800/Year

SendinBlue - $ 1200/Year

Kartra - $ 1440/Year

Klaviyo - $ 1250/Year and more such expensive tools you use from companies which ultimately care only about their profit and not yours.

Complete Offer Value Along with Bonuses Offered By MailPal

Send Unlimited Email to Unlimited Audience = $9990

Get high-quality & high-converting leads to make more money = $1590

High-Quality Training Included for making three Figures a day = $490

Free Commercial Rights = $1990

Done For you Template to Build App Instantly =$290

End to end SSL encryption to safeguard your Data & 24*7 malware protection =$490

24*7 Customer Support = Priceless

Double Your Money Back Guarantee = Priceless

Fast Action Bonus #1: Guide to Modern Email Marketing And Segmentation (Value:$197)

Fast Action Bonus #2: Guide to Strategy for Creating Email Funnels (Value:$297)

Fast Action Bonus #3: Guide to Email List Guru (Value:$147)

Fast Action Bonus #4: Guide to Email Marketing For Newbie Marketers (Value:$147)

Fast Action Bonus #5: Guide to Writing Engaging Emails (Value:$197)

Fast Action Bonus #6: Guide to Automated Email Marketing Funnel (Value:$197)

          Total Value Of Everything You Get–$ 14840

          For Limited Time Only Grab MailPal Now For

                                        $8.89       Only One-Time Payment    

                      NO MONTHLY FEES!!

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Surprising Isn’t it? I was surprised too.

Wait let me surprise you more

30 Days Double Money Back Guarantee: If you feel like the hosting package of MailPal isn’t suitable for you and doesn’t help you at all, as a result of using it, MailPal will double your money back after giving it a try.

What are some Frequently asked Questions?

Q:   Will I get Support for this software?

A:  Yes,  24*7 support team is always available to solve your issues and help you get the best results from MailPal.

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Q:   Are there any monthly fees?

A:  No, currently MailPal is offering a one-time price for this tool. So, get this best deal before reversing to a Monthly subscription.

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Q:   Is there any money-back guarantee?

A:  Yes, MailPal is offering a 30 days money-back guarantee. So there is no risk when you act now. The only way you lose is by taking no action.

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Q:   Does MailPal update their product and improve it?

A:  Yes, MailPal maintains their product and improves with new features.

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Conclusion

As the email marketing industry is so return oriented and growing rapidly, more marketers and business owners are joining the rush to email mastery…

But you can get to the front of the rush and email your way to the peak…

Thanks to the support MailPal is providing!

So, what are you waiting for?

Remember, your one-time investment of $197.89 can change the entire game for you with MailPal’s email marketing magic that unlocks your marketing fortune and helps you become successful. 

Grab your lifetime access today and start emailing your way to the top right now! Remember all this information and advice is coming from a person like you, so go on and master your fortune…Thank You.

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