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plush-rabbit · 3 years

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Taking Care Of Tomura Shigaraki - Headcanons

Request: can i request tomura with a s/o thats always buying/making clothes for him, cutting his hair, doing his skincare and just caring for his appearance in general

A/N: i tried knitting once, i wasn’t good at it immediately and i gave up:(

Tomura isn’t one to care for his appearance, not because he’s lazy or unable to do something about it, but rather because he is apathetic about it. The dry skin does have it’s setbacks- itchiness, cracking skin that bleeds easily and brittle skin- but it’s nothing that he minds too much. At this point in his life, he’s used to how he appears- he doesn’t hate his appearance and he’s made peace that any product applied to him just makes him feel uncomfortable. However, when you come along, you dote over him, wanting to take care of him and make sure that he feels his best whenever possible.

You don’t try to change, but rather help him feel a bit better. You’ve dealt with your fair share of skin problems and even just having dry skin is enough for you to feel uncomfortable. You do your best to find the best creams for him, making sure to figure out what textures and scent she isn’t fond of and what ingredients he reacts negatively to. While the experience takes time away from his duties as a leader, he doesn’t mind it too much. He has you with him, sitting on his lap with your hands pressed against his face- cupping at his cheek or twirling with a piece of hair- so he’ll sit still and lean into your hands as you take care of him.

You’ve gotten into habits of knitting and sewing so when his shirt has a hole in it or his sweater sleeve, you’ll patch them up. You make sure to add a match color so nithing stick outs. It’s then that you realize he has no clothing prepared for the winter cold and that he’s left with just a thicker sweater to wear. You decide to buy yarn and stitch something for him- a sweater to keep him warm and it’s a bit oversized and a few loops out of place towards the end, but it's made with love. He’ll take it in his hands and give you a sort of wide eye look as you explain that you wanted him to have something personal. You wanted to make him gloves but you’re sure knitted gloves wouldn’t work well with a missing finger hole or two and that it sort of defeats the purpose to keep him warm.

It’s a bit of a mess when taking care of him. He’s independent and apathetic about his appearance so when you approach wanting to try to give him a semblance of love and care, he is at a loss for words. He allows you to do what you want, but he feels as if he has to repay you back in some sort of way. He’ll hold your gifts in his hands, his pinky lifted and eyes narrowed as he asks what it is that you want in return. He can’t promise he’ll get it by ethical means, but he can promise to get it. He doesn’t understand the nature of a gift, he wasn’t given gifts when he was under the care of AFO without some sort of repayment. He had to do something good to earn things so when you appear gifting him knitted clothes, he stares at them, not knowing what you want or what he did to warrant something nice. He can only nod his head and give you a rough kiss on the cheek when you tell him its gift and that you expect nothing in return.

His closet is filled with similar types of clothing so, you like to buy him outfits and at first it was more about a bit of selfishness by dressing him in things you like and changing to things that he’s more comfortable in. You buy outfits that are dark in order to keep up the villain's attire to playing around with it and gifting him turtlenecks and different types of jackets. While you wish you could play around with color for his more noticable outfits, you know that he relies on stealth for a decent part of his work. You tend to give him colors for his sleepwear or even outfits for him to relax in. It starts off with bursts of color, wanting to see which one you think he will look nice in- you end up choosing warmer tones like reds and oranges and a few cooler tones like dark and light purples and dustier types of blues. You want him to have fun and you also want him to be happy with his style and feel seen so you decide to buy more gaming related things for him. Rings with a symbol of a console attached to it or mirroring one from a game, to shirts that have a logo or even a panel from a manga or scene that he likes. You like gifting him accessories just a bit more. It’s nice to see him wear something small and be reminded that he actually enjoyed the thing rather than just stuffing it into a drawer.

For the most part, he doesn’t really touch his hair, choosing to let it grow out rather than messing with it. On the rare occasion that he does cut his hair, he does it on his own. He isn’t a fan of having other people touch him, especially with something so sharp close to him. When he does cut his hair, he’s a bit reckless with it, seeing it as a form of expression rather than wanting to make it look something proper. Music will blast from his phone speaker, drums and loud screaming that matches his mood as he stands in front of the mirror, a pair of scissors in his hand as he snips around, fluffling up the sides and twirling the ends. While he isn’t one to care for appearances, his hair is the closest that he’ll take autonomy in, wanting to decide for himself how to style it.

Touch is something that he can be rather odd with. He craves it, wants it and will press your hand close to his nody desperate to just have you touch him, but there are other days where he is repulsed by it, touch so toxic to him that it makes his throat close and acid burns his tongue. One the occasion where he does enjoy touch, and he’s too tired to cut his own hair, he’ll drag you to the bathroom. He’ll sit in the shower, the tile cold underneath him as your hands run through his hair. Shivers will run down his spine when you press your lips to the crown of his head. You’re much gentler with his hair than he is, trimming at the ends and fluffing it with your hands, asking for his advice and wanting to follow it. He doesn’t let you do any more than just trimming the ends and sections where the hair is split, but even then, he appreciates that you did it for him.

Despite being in a relationship with you, he always expects you to turn away from him, to reject his touch or to simply grow bored of him. Yet, you’re still with him, gentle and caring, pulling him close to you and washing his hair. Your nails scratch against his scalp and you make sure that no soap reaches past his eyes, your voice a low hum as you mumble a song between your lips. It’s these moments where he can just fall asleep, he’ll lean into your touch and close his eyes, teeth piercing into the insides of his cheeks, desperate to hide his growing smile when the cool water rushes down. You might push, but you care for him.

He’s told you his sob story, has mentioned how he was raised under All For One and how he was denied things until he did what he was told, but he never expected anything from it. He hadn’t realized that you would want to care for him in ways that he had never been cared for before. Your hands are gentle, pressed against his face in a soft kiss, cream thin on your hands as you rub the cooling gel against him. Your hands hold his as you clip his nails, pressing your lips to his knuckles once you’re done. You give him love, your tenderness showing through and your smile gentle as you don’t expect a thing in return, only for you to kiss at the scar under his eye and pull away with a cheeky grin.

Time and time again, he’s been under your touch, welcomed and in awe of it when you are still gentle with him as if it were the first time. You call his name, a lilt in your voice as you pull out various things from your bag, gifting him various items with a smile wide on your face. He’s kissed you before, your lips soft compared to his, sweet like honey and making his teeth ache but he never tires of it. Your touch is something new to him, something old and wanted, something so heavy and intoxicating that he’s sure you are too good to be true. Shigaraki holds you close, his eyes half-lidded as your hand combs through his hair while he lays on your chest. He can feel your heartbeat through his chest and it’s his own personal lullaby listening to the rythmic thumping of it. His face will be red when you call him pretty, your hands still on him and his name on your tongue. Hidden from your view, he’ll smile and feel tears prick at his eyes.

#bnha #bnha imagines #bnha headcanons #tomura shigaraki x reader #tomura shigaraki imagine #shigaraki tomura x reader #tomura shigaraki #bnha shigaraki tomura #shigaraki tomura #tomura headcanons #i wanna care for him #please hori #just give the man a bubble bath #i think all the viilains deserve it #they deserve tenderness #please #i wanna give him a scarf

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hcielh · 3 years

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2021 First Quarter Sunscreen Round Up

NOTE: all non-Asian sunscreens mentioned are the versions sold in the EU/UK. if a brand sells a product with the same name in the US/Canada, the ingredients will be different! ALSO, the links are for your convenience/reference, I don’t make anything from them.

What's the most important step in your skincare routine? It'd be difficult to narrow this down to just one step, but it'd be easy to make an argument for it being sunscreen. Although I'm staunchly against 'sunscreen shaming' I tell everyone the same thing: there's no point using anti-aging or anti-oxidant products if you're not topping it off with a solid sunscreen. Many of the heavy hitting anti-acne ingredients (retinoids, AHAs) make your skin more sensitive to the sun as well, so if you use either of those it's even more important.

To make sure I get proper protection, I use 2 finger lengths of sunscreen for my face, and the same again for my neck + ears. I also reapply throughout the day (every two hours isn't realistic, but I generally do it at least twice). This means I get through SPF quickly; a 50ml tube lasts me ~2.5 weeks. With that out of the way, here’s the list in no particular order!

Skinnies Conquer SPF50+ PA++++

Filters: Uvinal A Plus, Bemotrizional, Octocrylene, Zinc oxide

✔️ No white cast*

✔️ No skin irritation

✔️ No eye irritation

Contains a fragrant EO (manuka oil)

(*although I sincerely doubt this would leave a white cast on anyone, it should be noted that I have pale-ass skin and zinc oxide is known for leaving a cast, which means it could be problematic for darker tones and it's just subtle enough that I didn't notice. proceed with caution)

Skinnies is a little controversial, because of their 'a little goes a long way' claim. I suggest watching this video from Lab Muffin Beauty Science (if you haven't already) to learn more about that. I experimented with using both a pea sized amount as suggested by the brand, and a normal amount for safety's sake.

It has a balm-like texture that you have to heat up in your hands to make spreadable, and because of its waterless formula it doesn't 'dry down' at all- so if you feel greasy putting it on at first, you'll pretty much stay greasy. I found it manageable, and if you want to trust the pea sized amount it works well at being moisturising without being too much. It may have clogged my pores, although that was definitely made worse by wearing a mask

For some reason, I really like skinnies, and if I'm wearing my normal 2 finger amount I feel very much protected because it's very water resistant - a double cleanse is entirely necessary with this one. I'm gonna wear this some more in the summer, and come back to it then

Verdict: TBD

Garnier Ambre Solaire sensitive face fluid SPF50 UVA★★★

Filters: Octisalate, Uvinal T 150, Tinosorb S, Avobenzone, Mexoryl XL, Mexoryl SX

✔️ No white cast

✔️ No skin irritation

✔️ No eye irritation

Unscented

I wanted to try this one because it was all over my instagram feed for a while, but it does NOT live up to the hype. Firstly, 40ml is tiny, and 3 stars for UVA isn't enough for me personally. I'd forgive this if it had a wonderful texture, but it felt strangely harsh on my skin (almost gritty... although there's nothing gritty in it), and left me looking dull, as if I didn't have a million layers of toner and serums on. But, still, props for being an affordable, white-cast free sunscreen that didn't sting my eyes.

Verdict: would not repurchase

Garnier Ambre Solaire Anti Age Super UV SPF50 UVA ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Filters: Octocrylene, Avobenzone, Uvinal T 150, Mexoryl SX, Mexoryl XL

✔️ No white cast

❌ Minor skin irritation

❌ Stings my eyes

Unscented

I got this at the same time as the other Garnier one, kinda Just Because. This one is nicer to apply and it doesn't have that 'gritty' feeling to it. However, it irritates my skin (a tiny bit), stings my eyes after a while, and... it pills. a lot. My partner kept pointing out my neck, saying it looked like I had blobs of dead skin rolling around... not a choice look, honestly (and knowing the protection has been made patchy is even worse)

Verdict: would not repurchase

Ultrasun Extreme SPF50+ PA++++

Filters: tTnosorb M (nano), Titanium dioxide (nano), Octisalate, Tinosorb S, Uvinal A Plus, Uvinal T 150

❌ White cast ✔️ No skin irritation ❌ Eye irritation Fragrance free (but smells of sunscreen)

Sooooooooo, when it comes to cosmetic elegance, I expect less from 'extreme' sunscreens. If I'm at the beach, or running, or doing something else where getting burnt is a serious concern, I can manage a white cast or a sticky texture. But both of those, on top of stinging my eyes, and (I think) clogging my pores... nah. I don't want to say this is a bad sunscreen, I just don't think something like this is necessary in today's age. I did not feel comfortable applying the right amount of this. In a world where there are SPF50 products that won't hurt me, why settle for one that does? That's where I'm at with this

Verdict: would not repurchase

Avène Solaire Anti-Aging SPF50+

Filters: Iscotrizinol, Avobenzone, Tinosorb M, Tinosorb S

❌ Slight white cast (would be worse on dark skin)

✔️ No skin irritation

✔️ No eye irritation

Unscented

You know, when a sunscreen is just terrible, I can deal with that. It's to be expected. But when a sunscreen is this close to being flawless, the one or two minor things holding it back just sting even more. This is a wonderful sunscreen for sensitive skin, with a natural/skin-like finish that is neither drying nor greasy, is water resistant (!), and fantastic for acne - it's been my go-to for wearing under a mask for long periods. The filters used are also incredible, with the single exception of Tinosorb M, which is the cause of its fatal flaw...

It has a white cast. It isn't the worst I’ve seen, in fact on my pale skin tone it's almost unnoticeable. But it is there (of course it’d be worse on darker skin tones) and it's the only thing keeping this off of my 'favourite ever sunscreens' list, which is such. a. shame.

Verdict: may repurchase, begrudgingly

Evy Daily Defense Face Mousse SPF50+ PA++++

Filters: Octocrylene, Avobenzone, Uvinal A Plus, Tinosorb S

✔️ No white cast

✔️ No skin irritation

❌ Slight eye irritation (just be careful putting it on)

Unscented

I've been walking past Evy sunscreens for ages. something about the packaging made me assume it would be one of those nasty, sticky/pasty things. Evy, I'm so sorry! this applies like a dream, has a satin finish (i.e. neither dead- nor sweaty-looking), can be used in place of moisturiser, didn't break me out, and didn't irritate my skin. It's also sweat/water resistant. If it gets right in my eyes it stings, but it's easy enough to just avoid sticking my fingers in my eyeballs. If you're asking 'what's the catch?' well, if you're in Europe: there isn't one.

If you're in the US/Canada: it's hard af to get your hands on

If you're anywhere else: search to see if you can get it. Right now. Please!

Verdict: will repurchase, recommend to everyone, never shut up about, cry if it ever gets discontinued

Neogen Dermalogy Probiotics Sun Cream SPF50 PA++++

Filters: Octocrylene, Octinoxate, Octisalate, Avobenzone, Tinosorb S

✔️ No white cast

✔️ No skin irritation

❌ Irritated eyes

Strong, sweet fragrance

This is a decent, basic sunscreen. On the heavier/moisturising side, so only suitable for winter on my oilier skin. Made with probiotic ingredients (because what isn't nowadays), but nothing particularly stand-out (I'd rec probiotics in an earlier step such as an essence). Has a strong, sweet fragrance, which might be a pro if you hate 'sunscreen smell' or a con if you have sensitive skin. If you find this for cheap and want something for daily/mostly indoor use, this is totally worth a try- especially if you have dry skin. But for oily skin or the summer, I’d definitely say there are better ones out there.

For those who are concerned about Korean sunscreen ratings: this was NOT one which failed independent SPF testing. The ones that were, as far as I know, were all formulated by the same 2 companies. From my understanding, Neogen's products are formulated in-house, so there's no reason to avoid this one on that basis. In fact, I’d consider it a relatively trustworthy one

Verdict: would repurchase, on sale in the winter

No.7 Protect & Perfect Intense advanced SPF50+

Filters: Octocrylene, Avobenzone, Tinosorb M, Tinosorb S, Octisalate, Iscotrizinol

❌ Slight white cast (could be worse on darker skin tones)

✔️ No skin irritation

✔️ No eye irritation

Fragranced

There are a few things I like about this: it’s sold as part of a skincare line, rather than a whole like of suncare (i.e. Boots’ soltan), and it’s clearly intended for daily use. It even tells you that the 50ml pack contains 20 applications, to give users a better understanding of how much to apply (though I got through it in fewer because I also used it on my neck and hands). The texture isn’t bad—especially by western standards—it doesn’t pill, and it hasn’t irritated my eyes at all. It’s a little tacky to the touch, and leaves a slight cast that could be problematic for darker skin, but on my pale skin it disappears pretty quickly and just makes my skin look ‘glowy’ according to my partner. It’s on the shiny side, but not too much. Overall, a very ‘okay’ product that I’m not gonna run back to, but would be fine with using again

Verdict: would repurchase

From the sunscreens I’ve tried so far this year, my favourites are the Evy Daily Defense Face Mousse and the No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Facial Sun Protection (even if it does have an unnecessarily long name). Weirdly, this list only has the one Korean sunscreen on it, when normally that’s what I use the most of! I think I’ve been influenced a little too much by what I’ve seen on IG, but going forward I’ll be sticking more to Asian sunscreens again

#sunscreen #kbeauty #skincare #sunscreen round up

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dawnasiler · 5 years

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How to Do Nina Dobrev’s Skincare Routine

Nina Dobrev wants you to know that her skin is NOT flawless.

"I get pimples just like every other Joe Schmoe," the 30-year-old actress, best known for her role on the The Vampire Diaries, admitted to Allure.

But that doesn't mean she won't leave the house bare-faced.

"I absolutely feel comfortable going out in public and being on social media without makeup," she revealed in an interview with People. "It's real. When I have a lot of makeup on, that's usually work. At home, I just let it breathe. I don't think I was always [this] comfortable with myself, but as I get older, I start to care less. I feel a lot more comfortable in my own skin now."

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With age has also come a newfound dedication to skincare.

"I think the older I get, the more important it becomes [to take care of my skin]," she told The Cut. "When I was younger, I'd always just fall asleep in my makeup and it wouldn't really have an effect, but nowadays, because of some maturity, knowledge and growth, it's changed."

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Nina's routine includes an array of products from Dr. Barbara Sturm, along with some drugstore favourites and a "magic" light therapy mask.

Ready to see how she keeps her skin clear and glowing? Read on:

Nina’s Morning Skincare Routine

1. Sunscreens:

Dr. Barbara Sturm Sun Drops SPF 50

Dr. Barbara Sturm Sun Drops SPF 50: "Her sunscreen is the only sunscreen I've been able to use that doesn't come out white, and it doesn't get cakey with your foundation."

Chanel UV Essential SPF 50

Chanel UV Essential SPF 50: "It's anti-pollution, broad-spectrum SPF.... Not a single day goes by where this isn't the first thing that I apply to my face upon waking up. I've tried so many different products that, especially when you're wearing makeup right afterwards, it can get thick or it gets sticky or it's really white. I've found that this specific one has the most sheen, it has the most protection, it has 50 SPF in it, which is a lot. And it's light and airy and you can put makeup on seamlessly. It's like a primer, almost."

2. Serum:

Dr. Barbara Sturm Glow Drops

Dr. Barbara Sturm Glow Drops: "These are amazing. I mix them in with my sunscreen and my moisturizer. I don't know what it is that's inside of it, but whatever it is, it really does make your skin glow. I've never gotten more compliments on my skin since I started using that. All of her products are amazing, and I have honestly seen great results."

3. Foundation:

Chanel Ultra Le Teint Velvet Blurring Smooth-Effect Foundation SPF 15

Chanel Ultra Le Teint Velvet Blurring Smooth-Effect Foundation SPF 15: "The next product after my sunscreen and after my Glow Drops is my foundation. We talked about prepping the skin with a glowy, dewy tint, and right after that I also apply this... which I love mainly because it has sunscreen in it already. So even if I for whatever reason forgot to put my sunscreen on that day, I do have a little bit of protection in the foundation. It has full coverage, but it's not super heavy and cakey, and at the same time, they also put powder in it. I am an on-the-go person. I have a dog, I have a busy life. I don't have time to put foundation on and then powder it and do all these steps. In general, I like to keep the skin glowy and fresh and not really wear a lot of makeup. I get red pretty quickly and easily, so I just let it shine through, which I'm told is rosacea, which is not a good thing, but I like it, so I don't wanna treat it. It skips a step."

4. Sunscreen Setting Spray:

Kate Somerville UncompliKated SPF Soft Focus Makeup Setting Spray SPF 50

Kate Somerville UncompliKated SPF Soft Focus Makeup Setting Spray SPF 50: "After my makeup is done, I use Kate Somerville sunscreen setting spray."

Nina’s Nighttime Skincare Routine

1. Makeup Removers:

Simple Kind to Skin Micellar Cleansing Wipes

Simple Kind to Skin Micellar Cleansing Wipes: "One big, main, important thing is to wash your makeup off every night before you go to bed. In order to take my makeup off, the first step is a makeup wipe. I'm told you're supposed to be really light on your skin, especially around the under-eye area, but I don't always practice what I preach."

Simple Kind to Skin Dual Effect Eye Make-Up Remover

Simple Kind to Skin Dual Effect Eye Make-Up Remover: "In order to remove the makeup around the eyes, sometimes I like to use a Q-tip to really get in there, and I typically use an oil-free makeup remover."

2. Cleansers:

Dr. Barbara Sturm Cleanser

Dr. Barbara Sturm Cleanser: "I put two pumps of Dr. Sturm's cleanser, and then I mix that with my exfoliant [the Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser]."

Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser

Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser: "It is an enzyme cleanser, also by Dr. Sturm. You just put it in your hand and you mix it with water. The exfoliant helps really get into the pores and get rid of that dead skin. It also removes the makeup if anything's been left behind that the makeup wipes were not able to get. And then... I use warm water to rinse. Then I pat the face dry."

3. Cleansing Brush:

Clarisonic Mia Smart 3-in-1 Connected Sonic Beauty Device

Clarisonic: "I use Clarisonic. They're great—they really get in there."

4. Serums:

Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum

Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum: "I use Dr. Sturm's hyaluronic acid, which allows for all kinds of moisture and water and plumpness to get into the skin."

Dr. Barbara Sturm Super Anti-Aging Serum

Dr. Barbara Sturm Super Anti-Aging Serum: "Sometimes, I mix [the hyaluronic acid] with the Super Anti-Aging Serum. Mainly because it sounds cool.... [I use it] for no reason in particular, just because it saves time and I'm a busy lady."

5. Moisturizers:

La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream

La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream: "At night specifically, I use a thicker moisturizer like La Mer, and that way you have all night for it to soak in and really work its magic. La Mer is especially special because it was originally created—fun little fact—for burn victims. And it repaired their cells so well when they had third-degree burns that they decided they should probably re-brand and use it as a face cream because it had so many healing properties. This is one that I use a couple times a week and/or before big red carpets when I want that extra dewy glow. And I like to put it under the eyeballs as well."

Dior Prestige La Crème Texture Essentielle

Dior Prestige La Crème Texture Essentielle: "I use Dior Prestige La Crème for my moisturizer."

6. Eye Cream:

Dr. Barbara Sturm Eye Cream

Dr. Barbara Sturm Eye Cream: "I usually use Dr. Sturm under-eye cream at night. Something I've learned from makeup artists is that you should pat the under-eye area as opposed to rubbing it because it saves you from getting wrinkles maybe a few days earlier than you would have otherwise."

7. Lip Balms:

L'Occitane Ultra Rich Lip Balm

L'Occitane Ultra Rich Lip Balm: "Next step is lip moisturizer. This is a L'Occitane en Provence [lip balm], which, if I have to be honest with you, I got this from one of those little travel-sized things on the plane."

Dior Lip Glow Color Reviving Balm

Dior Lip Glow Color Reviving Balm: "I get so dry in the middle of the night that I also have to use lip balm, and I also use Dior's lip balm."

8. Spot Treatment:

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment: "Now, if I'm having a little bit of an outbreak or a pimple or an uninvited friend that has made my face their home, I consult my friend La Roche-Posay. This is a spot treatment that you only need a very little amount of; it's got retinol in it and you just zap 'em. It's basically like an eviction notice for your face. You tell 'em they gotta go find somewhere else to squat."

Nina’s Skincare Treatments

Vampire Facials:

Dr. Barbara Sturm: "She was introduced to me by a friend of mine who works with her and who has beautiful skin. Dr. Sturm was the first person to come up with the Vampire Facial. I get it, there's a double pun there because I used to be a vampire. [But] it really works. Her Vampire Facials are amazing...."

Radiofrequency Facials:

The Beauty Sandwich

Light Therapy:

Deesse Pro LED Mask

Déesse Pro LED Mask: "Keep in mind I don't use this every day. I use it maybe twice a week and before big red carpets so that I get that nice glow. It is a product that I, weirdly enough, initially saw on Kate Hudson, on her Instagram. I reached out to her and asked her what that was because she looked like Jason, the killer [from the Friday the 13th movies], and I was scared at first. And then she told me what it does and I was very, very excited by it. It makes you look creepy, though. Total Jason vibes. I usually either use Mode 1, which is red light for anti-aging, or I use Mode 5, which is the red light and the blue light combined, which helps with healing. So for example, if you have a pimple like I do, and you happen to have popped it, like I often do—which you shouldn't do—it heals your pimples really fast. Like, you can have an open pimple, put the mask on, and when you take the mask off, it's gone. It's crazy. It's magic."

Spas:

"I'm a bit of a spa-holic, is that a thing? AIRE Spa of New York is my go-to here. In London, the Corinthia Hotel. It's insane, the steam rooms and the saunas and the massages, it's one of the most incredible experiences. In Toronto, just outside of Toronto near Blue Mountain, the Scandinavian Spa. It's an outdoor/indoor spa, so especially if you go in the winter, it's snowing and you're going in the hot tubs, you're going from room to room, and it's huge and really cool. The Korean Spa in Los Angeles. It's not fancy—everyone's naked. I'm a steam-room-aholic as well… I have a steam room and a hot tub."

Infrared Saunas:

Shape House and Sweatheory: "I don't have an infrared sauna, but I think that's my next step. They're amazing. Shape House in L.A. will wrap you up in infrared, and then Sweatheory is an infrared sauna place in Los Angeles that I go to."

Nina’s Diet, Exercise and Lifestyle

Diet:

"I used to eat three full meals and then I would not be able to move after each meal. I would be so full and tired. Now, I eat all the time but portion control is what's important for me—I'm eating more in total but not more at a time. [My trainer] coached me through it, but basically, I aim to have the size of my thumb in fat, the size of my palm in protein, and then unlimited veggies. I wish I'd learned this in school."

Exercise:

"I just love working out. Doing something different [each day] has been the most fun, and I've seen the most benefit because you shock your system. I need to sweat every single day somehow, even if it's just in the steam room."

Sleep:

"I put more time and energy into the relationship with my bed than I do with any relationship I've ever had in my life. I always have a sleep mask, because if there’s even a crack of light, I'll be up. I also sleep with a sound machine. Sound machines are my secret weapon because they drown out any noise and keep you in this even-keeled environment that's peaceful and chill. Between those two and chamomile tea, those are my tricks."

Attitude:

"I think anyone and everyone, at some point, has maybe not felt like their best self. What I've learned is that life is just a compilation of days where you just try to live life to the fullest and be happy in any way that you can and try to better yourself. Audrey Hepburn has this quote that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that to be very true. Your smile is your best accessory, and I try to wear it every day if I can."

"At the end of the day, you are what makes you beautiful. Your personality, your aura and who you naturally are."

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Beauty Bios, Part 1: Kiki, Rachel & Carly

Katherine a.k.a. Kiki

How old are you? 32

Where do you live? Indianapolis

SKIN

Type: sensitive, combo

Tone: neutral

Skin concerns: fine lines, redness, anti-aging, pigmentation, pores

HAIR

Length: Just past my shoulders; growing it back out to Blake Lively greatness

Processed? Yes - balayaged

Type: oily

Texture: wavy. I air dry my hair and get the beach waves everyone craves. Yes, this is a humblebrag but it’s the only thing I’ve got going for me.

Thickness: thin, but loads of it! Hair concerns: body, volume, tangles

FUN STUFF

Favorite beauty area: I love skincare and am always up to try the latest fad!

When did you "get into" makeup and skincare? LOL I just learned how to do my hair a couple years ago. Bought my first curling iron in 2012. I just started buying more and more makeup (especially once I discovered Colourpop) and am totally self-taught.

Most recent beauty purchase: Does dermaplaning count?

Worst beauty/skincare mistake: See aforementioned very sensitive skin. Then add to sensitive armpit skin some heavy duty Nair. I burnt off the top 3 layers of skin in my left armpit. I went to wash off the Nair and my armpit fucking bled. I couldn’t wear deodorant on that pit for a month.

(ed. note: holy SHIT, katherine)

Beauty inspiration/beauty icon: A healthy mix of Blake Lively (I think the ‘why’ for this is obvious??) and Kathleen Turner in “Body Heat”. She was so beautiful and cold-blooded in that movie, and I’ve always envied how she would wear white skirts and white blouses during a Florida heatwave and still be flawless. She was everything I am not.

damn, girl

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Rachel

How old are you? 42 (I am the answer to the meaning of life!)

Where do you live? Denver, Colorado - high desert, hot sun, “It’s a dry heat!”

SKIN

Type: Combination with sun sensitivity (I get sun reactive rosacea)

Tone: Light neutral

Skin concerns: Redness, aging, craters for pores

HAIR

Length: Long! It’s midway down my back when straightened!

Processed? Yes - color for fun and also general enhancement

Type: Dry, fine, but a LOT of it.

Texture: Curly (primarily 3b with spots of 3a & 3c)

Thickness: Thick, but fine, LOTS of it.

Hair concerns: I have curls. They have a mind of their own.

FUN STUFF

Favorite beauty area: K-beauty and high end. I thrive on getting a good deal on stuff like LaMer.

When did you "get into" makeup and skincare? I’ve always been a bit of a makeup and beauty obsessive, contrary to everyone in my family. When I was growing up, I was trying to take suggestions from Glamour and Marie Claire and put them into practice without any real guidance, which led to some BAAAD makeup results.

Most recent beauty purchase: Drunk Elephant Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser

Worst beauty/skincare mistake: I was a goth in a small town. Literally everything about my early makeup/skincare/beauty routine was a mistake. I dyed my hair a darker cranberry red from a box, it always washed out in uneven sections. I didn’t have access to luxury beauty care products and no one knew how to cut my curly hair, so I had either product buildup goopy hair, OR a triangle puffball on my head.

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Carly

How old are you? 28!

Where do you live? America’s Sweatin’ Wang (Florida)

SKIN

Type: My skin has gotten more sensitive with age, but nothing too bad. I would say combo, with my cheeks and chin being relatively normal and my t-zone being an oily disaster.

Tone: I am very pink but somehow also definitely neutral. Can also pull off cool tones, but warm with my complexion is a nightmare.

Skin concerns: My main skin concern is combatting oil and the crater-sized pores on my nose, and evening out my skin tone. I’m a little red at all times, but I’m a ginger so I’ve learned to accept it.

HAIR

Length: Long— right now it’s at my mid-back. Also, you can pry my side bangs from my cold, dead hands. Ha ha, no, YOUR entire self-esteem depends on how your hair looks!!!

Processed? As I mentioned, I am a natural redhead, so at least 4,683 people have approached me over the last 28 years to tell me: “you better not EVER dye your hair!!!”, sometimes accompanied by a slightly-joking threat. Most of them are strangers; one of them was definitely your grandmother. She was super sweet tho!

Feeling rebellious in college, I experimented with box dye on a few times on small chunks of my hair, but have not dyed it/processed it other than those few tragic mistakes learning experiences. Nana was right!

Type: Normal. It gets a bit oily sometimes but such is life, no? I wash it every other day or every 3 days if it’s been One Of Those Weeks. It’s too thin for me to go longer without it getting real flat and nasty.

Texture: If I let my hair dry naturally, which I do not, it’s... a little bit wavy? Mostly straight, and flat, and with weird frizzies everywhere because #florida.

Thickness: Thin, but I have a decent amount of it. Keeping it long also makes it look like there’s More Going On. Illusions, Michael! Hair concerns: With great length comes great effort towards getting enough volume. I also have been battling a super-itchy scalp lately and can’t figure out what’s causing it.

My main “concern”, if this counts, is that... I don’t really know how to do anything with it. Mostly what it does is just… hang out. Someone help me!!!

FUN STUFF

Favorite beauty area: My favorite thing about experimenting on my corporeal form and its various accoutrements is finding inexpensive products that work really well, whether they’re “dupes” for high-end stuff or just ~doing their own thing~. If a product is really good, I’m not afraid of a splurge, but I am a little afraid to buy an $80 face cream and find (as I feel is often the case) that my skin looked just as good using CeraVe. Ya girl’s on a budget!

When did you "get into" makeup and skincare? In college, my makeup and skincare routine was as follows: wash face with whatever extremely-stripping face soap was on sale; sunscreen during the day (thank god); mascara; a shimmery white eyeshadow smeared everywhere; reapply badly-matched powder every 30 mins. Now that I’m ALL the way done with school, forever, I’m happy that skincare and makeup are more popular, and I’m loving experimenting and trying to get out of my comfort zone.

Most recent beauty purchase: Makeup Revolution Vivid Baked Highlighter in Peach Lights. This is a repurchase for me, because apparently during the 12 hours that my suitcase was Lost In Transit on the way to New Orleans, it was being kicked around by every person who has ever played in the World Cup. Translation: A lot of my shit was broken! Anyway, this highlighter is fucking PRETTY. I highly recommend browsing this brand the next time you’re at Ulta, it’s affordable but everything I’ve tried is great quality. I also have their bronzer and liquid highlighter.

Worst beauty/skincare mistake: Like most of us, I plucked my brows to absolute fuck and back circa 2003. However, unlike most of us, my brows are literally white, so I basically could have shaved them off entirely with the same overall effect. (I’ve recently gotten them tinted—post forthcoming!)

My most hilarious beauty mistake was probably the several times that I dyed the lower part of my hair—not dip-dye style, but like, the bottom third starting at my scalp to ends— with like, random chestnut-to-eggplant-ranging box colors. I was really into it at the time (probably….. 2010?) but looking back it is SO tacky! Several times it was basically…. black. Not great, Bob! At best—misguided Scene Girl; at worst… well, see for yourself. I combed through my entire Facebook history to find this pic, which was EXTREMELY traumatic, so, you’re welcome!!

Beauty inspiration/beauty icon: I’ve never actually thought about this before! It certainly won’t be a model. I’m a redhead with a big nose and my body is shaped like a potato; genetically, I am probably closer to a sundried tomato than to Gigi Hadid. Such is life!

One thing I love about my mom’s attitude toward makeup is that, whether she’s wearing it or not, she always looks like herself. And: she is super beautiful! Too cool. Because of my own Mack Truck-full of self-esteem issues, I’ve had to be careful over the years not to get so wrapped up in makeup to the point that I don’t still (for the most part) feel comfortable with how my face looks ~nakey~. (This is no judgment on anyone else, of course; I want everyone to do exactly what makes them feel happy and sexy and glowy and whatnot.) IMO, skincare is a fun and productive way to feel better about Just Your Regular Face!

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Pre-Summer ‘18 Beauty Game Changers

Okay, so it’s absolutely no secret that I’ve been a tad scarce around these parts. What can I say except, adjusting to motherhood means sometimes my little bundle of joy kicks my websites out of the priority seat! Anywho, I’m back with a much needed beauty story. Between last month and this one I’ve had a TON of beauty deliveries and also attended The Makeup Show’s press preview day. So, I will most definitely be giving a highlight on some of the cool products we were given - including a full sized Pat McGrath palette!!!

To get back into the swing of things, I’m kicking off my return to TAB with a beauty roundup of game changing items I’ve been using since mid April. As usual, I’ll let you know which items were gifted by the brand and which were bought by me. And yeah, I’ve been that busy for the last two months that most of these items were gifted by the brand. But as usual, my reviews are honest - even if I’m a brand ambassador. A big focus this time is skincare because thanks to postpartum hormones and a general neglect of my regular skincare regimen, my skin has been in sad shape recently.

1. Shea Terra Organics African Black Soap (gifted)

If you’re unfamiliar with African black soap, it’s often used to even out skin tone, help reduce excess oil and can be used as part of an exfoliation routine. So, one thing I’ve been dealing with for the past four months has been what feels like an excess of dry skin which leads to dull patches that come through even under makeup. What I love about Shea Terra’s version of African black soap is that it’s a powder that you can mix to the consistency level that you want. I can add a minimal amount of water to create more of a paste and strategically place it on areas that need more attention. Or, I can add water to turn it into more of a liquid traditional foamy soap for an all over wash.

2. Pixi Beauty x Weylie Hoang Dimensional Eye Creator 2-in-1 Liner (gifted)

Now this liner is actually part of an entire kit, but I’m only talking about the liner. Anyone who reads TAB regularly knows that I tend to be really critical of felt tipped “liquid” liners because I often don’t feel that they stand up to the same inky blackness and longevity of my tried and true liquid liner, Wet ‘n Wild megaliner in black. So, I went into this being skeptical and was profoundly and happily surprised. This is a dual ended liner that offers a fab inky black felt tip on one side for precise lines and a soft creamy kohl on the other for smoky eyes or smudged liner effects. I don’t really bother with the kohl side because often times creamy liners have a way of shifting and feathering out over the course of a day. But that ink liner...yes ma’am I’m in love! Although the finished look has a bit of a shine instead of the overall matte liner I prefer, I think Pixi hit it out of the park with this liner.

3. The Makeup Mitty & Mitty Blackout (gifted)

Now makeup removing cloths aren’t necessarily new anymore, but I love the shape and functionality of these particular cloths. The Makeup Mitty (blue) is shaped in a tear drop form so that you can use the rounded side to remove larger swaths of makeup say on your overall face or cheeks. Meanwhile the pointed end gets in for fine cleaning around the eyes. And if you’re heavy on eye makeup, The Mitty Blackout (black) is specifically just for taking off stubborn eye makeup. What I love is that these Mitties are specifically made to be used with your preferred cleanser, which is the only way I use makeup cloths these days as I find it gives me a more total cleansing experience.

4. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Makeup 3-in-1 Wipes (gifted)

Whereas The Makeup Mitty is great for when I’m home and have all my cleansers with me, these wipes are ideal for when I’m on the road and am trying to minimize the amount of stuff I’m bringing with me. Although I don’t think these give me as thorough a cleansing as when I use a cleanser + cloth (mainly because I wear a full face of makeup and normally do a 2 step cleanse, so that’s a lot of damage to put on one disposable cloth), I do like that it can take off stubborn eyeliner and matte liquid lipsticks - which can be hard for traditional cleansing cloths to do. Also, my skin doesn’t feel dry and chafed afterwards.

5. Nature Republic Super Aqua Max Soft Peeling Gel (purchased)

If you’re a long time TAB reader, you know my holy grail of exfoliators is Cure Aqua Gel. But, over the last year I have been branching out to other brands, and Nature Republic does a great job of creating a less visual version of a top notch exfoliator. And by that I mean, you don’t get the gross white beads of skin. Whereas Cure’s exfoliator is a bit more liquid based, Nature Republic’s has a granular texture and is truly a stiffer gel. But most importantly, I instantly feel the results on my skin after washing it off. The only thing I don’t love is that this definitely has fragrance in it. It’s not intense, but if you prefer scent free skincare, this isn’t for you.

6. Erborian Waterlock Bamboo Moisture Mask (gifted)

I love that this mask can pull double duty as either an everyday moisturizer or as a moisture pack depending on how much you apply. I’ve definitely used this moisturizer as a traditional moisturizer after the cleansing step as well as a sleep pack where I add other light oils like my rose oil to give it a bit more longevity. What I love is that this gel, although lightweight, has some serious staying power. And although the packaging doesn’t say, I strongly suspect that the soft gel consistency is due to a healthy amount of aloe vera (plus it smells heavily of aloe).

7. Kevyn Aucoin Neo-Blush (gifted)

Now, it’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Kevyn Aucoin. But I do love this Neo-Blush which are basically ombre blushes with a hint of shimmer. The team at KA sent me their entire Neo-Blush collection but my personal favorite is the Sunset shade. (And P.S. if KA’s Neo-Blush is outside of your budget, NYX Cosmetics’ ombre blush is a great budget friendly dupe) The KA blush is perfectly milled and doesn’t settle into fine lines. Meanwhile, the color payoff is fantastic and lasts all day.

8. Kevyn Aucoin Neo-Elixir Weightless Beauty Oil (gifted)

Now this tri-layer beauty oil is a serious game changer whether you use it for just a skincare tool or as a pre or post makeup application tool - it seriously pulls double duty. I love that this oil is a lightweight and scent friendly castor oil based concoction. If you’ve stayed away from castor oil because of its heaviness and strong scent, you’ve got to try the Neo-Elixir. Unlike straight castor oil which can be too heavy for daytime use, this one is mixed with other oils that creates a durable oil that lasts all day without feeling greasy. Now, the website suggests you can use it as a post-makeup step to give yourself a dewy look - I don’t do that. I use it as a regular skincare oil and on occasion if my skin is super dry, as a pre-makeup step. I just don’t do “dewy” because it’s easy to err and mistakenly end up in greasy territory.

9. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Tinted Moisturizer in Deep (gifted)

Now everyone knows that my current favorite foundation is NYX Cosmetics Total Control Drop Foundation in Deep Sable. I’ve been using it for over a year now almost exclusively. But when the weather gets really warm, a strong foundation isn’t always high on my list of must haves. And it ended up that a few weeks ago I was in North Carolina during an early pre-summer heat wave. Every day was 90+ degrees. So, I had to find something that would help to even out some skin tone issues I’m having while not being too heavy. The tinted moisturizer does the trick in that department. Another bonus is that even though this contains SPF 50, it doesn’t stink. Full disclosure, I’m not 100% in love with this tinted moisturizer for the following reasons:

This moisturizer can easily verge on a greasy finish if you don’t use a setting powder. The amount of shine you get on this moisturizer from the minute you apply if you don’t know how to finesse it can be a turn off for some people. When I use this foundation, I have to use my Laura Mercier setting powder to tone down the shine otherwise I look like I’ve been sweating.

IT Cosmetics often falls into the brown foundation pitfalls of veering on orangish tones. In my case, it works out because for super warm weather it compliments my inevitable tan. But in the winter months I’d be hard pressed to want to use this because it’s so orange.

Deep is the darkest shade they offer so anyone darker than me has sadly been ignored in the shade range.

10. ELF Cosmetics Beauty Shield Daily Defense Makeup Spray (gifted)

So, this was also something I’ve come to love when I’m traveling. For me, this spray pulls double duty. Normally when I’m home, I spritz my foundation and concealer brushes before applying product so that I can create a soft touch flawless finish. But the spray I normally use is in a huge container and isn’t practical for when I’m traveling. So, this smaller alternative is ideal to keep the flawless finish without taking up too much space in my travel makeup kit. I love that the spray is even and not too forceful. Additionally, it is a great spritz for when I’m done with my makeup. Now in a head to head with my Skindinavia makeup setting spray, no this will not be as intense as that because ELF focuses more on hydration whereas Skindinavia ends with a slight sticky finish to lock in the makeup. But again, I took this with me to North Carolina a few weeks ago and my makeup stayed in place during the heat wave.

Full disclosure: I’m a brand ambassador for Kevyn Aucoin, IT Cosmetics, Pixi Beauty, Erborian and ELF Cosmetics. Occasionally I post affiliate links so I may receive compensation on some of my posts.

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The 7 Best Vitamins for Healthy & Glowing Skin

If you want healthy skin — and who doesn't — you want to ensure you get the right combination of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. With so many out there, how do you know what specific vitamins promote skin health?

Whether you have adult acne, wrinkles, dry skin, slow-healing wounds, or other skin concerns, nature makes it easy for you. Hundreds of plants contain vitamins that boost skin health, keeping your skin moisturized, elastic, and having a smooth complexion.

Vitamins are vital for healthy skin and its function. With the right ones, we can stave off nearly every aspect of unhealthy skin getting in our way.

What Causes Unhealthy Skin?

Even if you’ve got a comprehensive skincare routine — exfoliate, wash, moisturize, repeat — if you’re not getting the right nutrients or you’re stripping away the ones you do have, you may end up with unhealthy skin.

If your skin is blotchy, has an uneven texture, has dark spots or acne, is dry and flaky, looks wrinkled, is tight or feels uncomfortable, you likely have unhealthy skin. Chapped lips are a telltale sign that your skin is dry.

Many things can wreak havoc on your skin:

Smoking

Stress

Excessive alcohol

Dehydration

Picking at your skin

Exposure to toxic chemicals

Consuming too much sugar

The best path to get healthy skin is preventing unhealthy skin! Eat healthy, exercise, and stay away from things that keep your skin from looking its best. If you’re eating junk food — including sugar and processed foods — you’re probably going to have skin issues.

Stress also depletes vitamin levels — and that affects your skin. When you’re stressed or your vitamin levels are low, it can lead to acne breakouts. Your body heals as you sleep, including your skin. So give your skin enough zzz’s to do its magic.

Best Vitamins for Skin

The combination of stress and lower vitamin levels increases oxidative stress, leading to skin damage. Many vitamins and minerals have antioxidant properties that protect the skin from free radical damage (which leads to premature aging). Ensuring you get adequate levels of these vitamins can make a big difference.

We’ve compiled a list of the best vitamins for your skin. Whether they improve collagen elasticity, reduce the appearance of acne, or give you glowing skin, these are the best of the best.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is actually a group of eight fat-soluble compounds — four tocopherols and four tocotrienols. Most dietary supplements only contain alpha-tocopherol. Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant, which means it counteracts damage caused by free radicals inside the body and on your skin.[1, 2]

If you stay out in the sun too long, this vitamin can help counteract its effects, like dried-out skin and blemishes.[1] Vitamin E also has anti-inflammatory properties.[2] Interestingly, people who have acne tend to be low in it.[3]

You can take vitamin E internally or you can use it directly on your skin. Many people like to get capsules of the oil, poke it with a pin, and squeeze it onto their face as a moisturizer. Choose an organic, plant-based vitamin E supplement. If spreading oil on your face doesn’t appeal to you, take it internally.

The recommended daily allowance of vitamin E is 15 mg for men and women — and most people do not get enough.[2] Almonds, sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, and avocados are excellent sources of the vitamin.

Vitamin C

Sun exposure generates free radicals on the skin, which contribute to premature aging. If you want to slow down the signs of aging, vitamin C helps with its powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.[4] It works best when taken with vitamin E.

Vitamin C boosts collagen production in the skin, the protein that helps your skin stay tight, which keeps it looking young.[4]

Putting vitamin C serum directly onto your face is great for collagen production.[4] The topical version comes in a dropper bottle for easy application, but you can also take vitamin C internally as a dietary supplement.

The recommended daily allowance of vitamin C is 75 mg for women and 90 mg for men.[5] People are unable to produce vitamin C on their own, so you have to get it from foods or supplements. You’ll get the highest amount of vitamin C from citrus fruit, bell peppers, and broccoli.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

If you’ve spent too much time in the sun, omega-3s can help. While not a vitamin per se, omega-3s are important nutrients that protect against photo-aging and sunburn effects on the skin.[6] That means less dry or damaged skin. Omega-3s can also help eye health, boosting tear production and keeping eyes moisturized.[7]

There are three types of omega-3 fatty acids: alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Of the three omega-3 fatty acids, only ALA has an established recommended daily allowance: 1.6 g for men and 1.1 g for women.[7] While you can find ALA in flaxseed oil and olive oil, you can only find both EPA and DHA in algae oil.

Try eating olives, flaxseeds, and chia seeds. You can also get omega 3s from hemp oil, sea buckthorn oil, and algae oil. We recommend avoiding fish oil due to the high incidence of mercury and other oceanic contaminants.

Vitamin D

Also called "the sunshine vitamin" because your skin produces it when exposed to the sun, vitamin D supports healthy, glowing skin. Interestingly, similar to vitamin C and E, when you're low in vitamin D, you may be more likely to get pimples.[8] Some people use vitamin D serum on their skin for this reason.

Vitamin D supports wound healing, and also protects against the sun’s damage.[9] Healthy levels of vitamin D delays aging, promoting normal hair growth and excellent skin health.[9]

The recommended daily allowance of vitamin D is 15 mcg for men and women.[10] It can be challenging to get vitamin D from food. It most commonly comes from being out in the sun. Global Healing’s certified organic Suntrex® D3 not only encourages glowing skin but also supports immunity and the nervous system.

Vitamin K

Vitamin K is a skin-healing powerhouse. The delicate area under your eyes is prone to dehydration, which can bring dark circles, wrinkles, and fine lines. Applying vitamin K on the skin may help with these issues.[11]

Interestingly, when people with bruising on their faces applied vitamin K topically, it improved the appearance of their skin within a couple of days.[12] This versatile vitamin may even speed up the wound-healing process.[13]

Make sure you get 90 mcg of vitamin K per day if you are a woman and 120 mcg if you are a man.[14] Leafy greens, broccoli, parsley, and cruciferous vegetables contain the highest concentration of vitamin K.

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Vitamin B3 or niacin (which converts into niacinamide) can even out your skin tone and help you avoid excessive wrinkles and fine lines that come with age.[15]

Applied on the skin, B3 makes your skin more elastic and even out skin tone, including red blotchiness, skin sallowness (yellowing), and hyperpigmentation.[15]

The recommended daily allowance of vitamin B3 is 14 mg for women and 16 mg for men.[16] Plant-based sources of vitamin B3 include nutritional yeast, brown and wild rice, corn, and acorn squash.

Vitamin B7 (Biotin)

If you lack enough vitamin B7 (biotin), you can end up with rashes and irritated skin, brittle nails, and hair loss.[17, 18]

If you want to make sure you’re getting enough, Global Healing’s Biotin is plant-based and extracted from organic Sesbania herb. This ensures that all the cofactors and co-nutrients found in nature are present in your supplement.

The recommended daily allowance of biotin is 30 mcg for men and women.[18] Biotin is mainly found in animal sources, so I recommend a supplement.

Tips & Tricks for Healthier Skin

There’s plenty you can do to improve the appearance of your skin. Check out these tried and true practices.

Eat a Plant-Based Diet

Boost your intake of whole, natural foods, particularly fresh raw fruits and vegetables as well as nuts and seeds. You’ll get some of those essential vitamins for your skin and also start feeling more energy. Eliminate or cut down on sugar, meat, dairy, and processed foods, and say goodbye to tobacco and alcohol. The havoc they wreak on your skin just isn’t worth it.

Get Your Sweat On

Sweat naturally detoxifies your skin. So hop in the sauna, get in a tough workout at the gym, or go to a hot yoga class. Once all the toxins hit the road, you’ll be left with younger-looking skin that people will envy. Make sure to wash your skin right after your workout!

Go All Natural

Choose natural skincare products, because standard beauty creams and washes contain toxic chemicals that can actually contribute to aging. Use a dry brush before your shower, and don’t use too much soap and shampoo (and use natural, organic products). Select an all-organic moisturizing cream like Parfait Visage®, a 100% natural and organic luxury face cream with aloe leaf juice, coconut oil, vitamin E, hemp seed oil, and exotic essential oils like blue chamomile, lavender, and Tunisian neroli.

Try a Cleanse

If you want to improve the look and feel of your skin, a cleanse is one of the best things you can do. A cleanse involves following a clean, healthy diet while taking supplements that support your body’s natural detoxification abilities. This allows your body — including your skin — time to rest and renew. If you don’t know where to start, consider Global Healing’s Chemical and Heavy Metal Cleanse Kit™.

Points to Remember

Your skin needs specific vitamins to look its best, whether you’re concerned about skin tone, moisture, wound healing, blemishes, or other issues.

Vitamin C and E are both potent antioxidants, counteracting the oxidative damage caused by free radicals. Interestingly, vitamin D and E are low in people with acne. Make sure you are getting your recommended daily allowance. Vitamin D may help promote normal aging of the skin and hair.

Vitamin K can reduce the appearance of bruises and speed wound healing. Omega-3 fatty acids can give you extra power to fight off sun damage.

If you eat the right foods and minimize exposure to toxic chemicals (try a cleanse!), you’ll give your skin a boost that will make it appear more youthful and healthy. But it never hurts to lend a helping hand to our body’s natural process by ensuring you get enough of these vitamins for healthy skin.

Do you use vitamins for your skin? What works for you? Let us know in the comments below.

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The 7 Best Vitamins for Healthy & Glowing Skin

Vitamins are vital for healthy skin and its function. With the right ones, we can stave off nearly every aspect of unhealthy skin getting in our way.

What Causes Unhealthy Skin?

Many things can wreak havoc on your skin:

Smoking

Stress

Excessive alcohol

Dehydration

Picking at your skin

Exposure to toxic chemicals

Consuming too much sugar

Best Vitamins for Skin

We’ve compiled a list of the best vitamins for your skin. Whether they improve collagen elasticity, reduce the appearance of acne, or give you glowing skin, these are the best of the best.

Vitamin E

Vitamin C

Vitamin C boosts collagen production in the skin, the protein that helps your skin stay tight, which keeps it looking young.[4]

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Vitamin D

Vitamin D supports wound healing, and also protects against the sun’s damage.[9] Healthy levels of vitamin D delays aging, promoting normal hair growth and excellent skin health.[9]

Vitamin K

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Vitamin B3 or niacin (which converts into niacinamide) can even out your skin tone and help you avoid excessive wrinkles and fine lines that come with age.[15]

Applied on the skin, B3 makes your skin more elastic and even out skin tone, including red blotchiness, skin sallowness (yellowing), and hyperpigmentation.[15]

The recommended daily allowance of vitamin B3 is 14 mg for women and 16 mg for men.[16] Plant-based sources of vitamin B3 include nutritional yeast, brown and wild rice, corn, and acorn squash.

Vitamin B7 (Biotin)

If you lack enough vitamin B7 (biotin), you can end up with rashes and irritated skin, brittle nails, and hair loss.[17, 18]

The recommended daily allowance of biotin is 30 mcg for men and women.[18] Biotin is mainly found in animal sources, so I recommend a supplement.

Tips & Tricks for Healthier Skin

There’s plenty you can do to improve the appearance of your skin. Check out these tried and true practices.

Eat a Plant-Based Diet

Get Your Sweat On

Go All Natural

Try a Cleanse

Points to Remember

Your skin needs specific vitamins to look its best, whether you’re concerned about skin tone, moisture, wound healing, blemishes, or other issues.

Vitamin K can reduce the appearance of bruises and speed wound healing. Omega-3 fatty acids can give you extra power to fight off sun damage.

Do you use vitamins for your skin? What works for you? Let us know in the comments below.

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uyuro · 7 years

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💖 UYU REVIEW: dear my glass tinting lips-talk lipsticks / soon jung skincare from ETUDE HOUSE keep reading for the review!

Hello everyone! Sorry for being MIA on this blog – I’ve been in China where Tumblr is blocked so I haven’t been able to get online until recently. I hope you’ll all had a good Easter! 💕

I’m sure you guys know about Etude House if you’re into Korean beauty! They were one of the first brands I heard about once I got into K-beauty and they’re very well-known for having cute packaging and affordable products! They have a ‘princess’ aesthetic which shines through in their packaging especially - the product that got me hooked on Etude House was their Etoinette lipstick (that packaging!) from a few years back.

Today I’m going to be reviewing some new Etude House products from their Pink Bird box! The March box had a healthy mix of skincare and make-up - I’ll also be reviewing the April box very soon (there has been some mix-ups with my box deliveries, so sorry for the late reviews!)

Disclaimer: These products were sent to me by Etude House for review and consideration. I am not being compensated for this review and opinions are always 100% honest.

✏️ ABOUT THE ITEM: Soon Jung Skincare Trial Kit

The first thing I’ll be reviewing is the Soon Jung Skincare Trial Kit! This is a mini trial kit of the items from the new Soon Jung line.

The Soon Jung skincare line is designed to be mild on the skin, so it’s ideal for sensitive or damaged skin. It’s supposed to relieve skin irritation as well which fits in with the whole simple and clean design of all the products. All the products have been non-comedogenic tested (meaning that it didn’t acne in clinical tests), hypoallergenic tested and sensitive skin tested – however, this doesn’t mean the product will be perfect for everyone so I would still strongly suggest patch testing as everyone’s skin is different! For reference, my skin is normal-dry.

As I mentioned above, this is only a trial kit (I don’t believe you can purchase this exact kit directly from Etude House anymore) but the products are available in two different sizes normally. There’s an Easy size which would be good for travel and a good way to try out these products, and a Regular size, which is the full-size product. Currently, on the Etude House website you can buy a set that includes both the Regular and Easy size.

This kit only contains four items, but there are other items in the line, including a low pH whip cleanser and dry capsule sheets.

Here are the individual features and claims for each of the products in the kit:

Soon Jung 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm

The highly adhesive gel type balm is smooth and fresh, keeping the skin moist and relaxing irritated skin.

Contains 5% panthensoside (combination of panthenol and madecassoside)

Soon Jung 2X Barrier Intensive Cream

Shea butter and oil complex balances oil and moisture levels, to maintain elasticity and moisture.

Lightweight and mild moisturising cream helps keep skin soft and supple.

Soon Jung 10-Free Moist Emulsion

10-Free means this product is free from animal-derived ingredients, mineral oil, pigments, synthetic perfume, polyacrylamide, silicon, imidazolidinyl urea, triethanolamine, PEG surfactant and parabens.

Hypoallergenic and lightweight formula refreshes your skin while providing intensive hydration.

Soon Jung pH 5.5 Relief Toner

Cooling Relief soothes and calms inflamed skin, which has been caused by external stimulation.

As well as the above, every item also has a low pH which is closer to the skin’s natural pH and less harsh on the skin compared to more alkaline products. You might not know, but a lot of products, cleansers particularly, have quite high pH levels which can be damaging to the skin’s acid mantle. Another feature of the line is that the products contain panthenol, which soothes the skin, and madecassoside which takes care of skin damage and promotes healing.

I won’t analyse the entire ingredients list for everything because it would make this review needlessly long – however, I have linked to the lists on cosDNA so you are free to view them as you wish!

Soon Jung 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm Possible irritants: squalene, cetearyl alcohol, butylene glycol Panthenol is 3rd on the ingredients list and madecassoside is 6th. Good to see the star ingredients are relatively high in the ingredients list here!

Soon Jung 2X Barrier Intensive Cream Possible irritants: Cetearyl alcohol, butylene glycol Panthenol is 10th on the ingredients list and madecassoside is 11th.

Soon Jung 10-Free Moist Emulsion Possible irritants: squalene, cetearyl alcohol, stearic acid, butylene glycol Panthenol is 6th on the ingredients list and madecassoside is 7th.

Soon Jung pH 5.5 Relief Toner Possible irritants: butylene glycol, carbomer Panthenol is 6th on the ingredients list and madecassoside is 7th.

So as you can see, even though the line is designed to be mild and catered for sensitive skin, the products still do contain alcohol which can be a problem for those of you that are sensitive.

As I mentioned earlier, you can find all the Soon Jung skincare on Etude House Global. Currently you can get free shipping on orders over $50!

Here are some other retailers where you can find these items:

Beauty Box Korea — shipping by weight

Cosmetic-Love — free shipping

Jolse — free shipping

Korea Depart — shipping by weight

Roseroseshop (link to Trial Kit!) — shipping by weight

And here is a price break-down between the regular and easy sizes:

Soon Jung 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm Easy size = $9.10 for 15mL = $0.61/mL Regular size = $20.40 for 40mL = $0.51/mL

Soon Jung 2X Barrier Intensive Cream Easy size = $11.10 for 30mL = $0.37/mL Regular size = $18.00 for 60mL = $0.30/mL

Soon Jung 10-Free Moist Emulsion Easy size = $10.40 for 72mL = $0.14/mL Regular size = $15.60 for 120mL = $0.13/mL

Soon Jung pH 5.5 Relief Toner Easy size = $10.40 for 80mL = $0.13/mL Regular size = $15.60 for 180mL = $0.087/mL

Keep in mind that I used the normal prices of the easy sizes (they are on sale right now though), and also that the regular sizes are actually being bundled together in a set with an easy size (at the time of publishing), so you're getting a free easy size as well! 😁

So you can see that the regular sizes are always more 'bang for your buck' than the easy sizes, although the 10-Free Moist Emulsion is super close.

📷 PHOTOS + DETAILS: Soon Jung Skincare Trial Kit

The Soon Jung 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm has a very light gel texture, just as it says in the claims.

The Soon Jung 2X Barrier Intensive Cream has a thicker texture than the Cica Balm and definitely feels more occlusive. It's not a heavy cream, I'd say it's somewhere between a gel cream and a thick cream.

The Soon Jung 10-Free Moist Emulsion has a viscous water texture, and is quite light on the skin too.

The Soon Jung pH 5.5 Relief Toner has a watery texture, similar to most other toners. I didn’t insert a picture since it was too watery to keep on my hand.

I know that a lot of people like to use low pH toners after cleansing to help reset their skin balance – this could be a good product for you if you have a favourite cleanser that happens to have a high pH.

None of the products had a distinctive smell, so that’s a positive if you’re sensitive to fragrance!

For my overall thoughts on this skincare line, make sure to scroll to the bottom of the review!

✏️ ABOUT THE ITEM: Dear My Glass Tinting Lips-talk + Case

The next items are my favourite part of this box! I was really hyped for this release when I saw Korean beauty bloggers reviewing it and I'm really excited to review these for you guys!

Etude House Lips-talk lipsticks were one of the first lipsticks I bought, and I've always loved their cute packaging. Their new Dear My Glass Tinting Lips-talk line is a bit different though, because it's totally customisable. Instead of purchasing a whole lipstick where every colour in the line has the same packaging, you can buy the colour and case separately so all your lipsticks will be unique!

There are 20 different shades and 20 case designs that you can choose to mix and match!

As well as that, here are some other features:

High-gloss base makes lips with volume.

Gives a sliding feel as it’s applied softly on the lips

Vitamin C makes your lips healthy

f(x)'s Krystal is Etude House's main model, and there are a ton of special 'Krystal's pick' in this collection. Some of the colours she picked actually have her signature on the tube, which I'll show below.

Here are the ingredients for the colour PK003 (the other colour’s ingredients may vary sightly — you can view them on the Etude House listing)

Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), Diisostearyl malate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Polyethylene, Microcrystalline wax, Alumina, Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Titanium dioxide (CI 77891), Red 22 Lake (CI 45380), VP/Hexadecene copolymer, Polyglyceryl-2- diisostearate, Fragrance, Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 27 (CI 45410), Honey extract, Tin oxide, Sodium ascorbate, Hydrolyzed collagen, Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Alcohol, Sodium hyaluronate

Nothing interested popped up, except that the italicised ingredients are level 1 (very low) acne triggers, although it shouldn't be too much of a problem since this is a lip product. I bolded sodium ascorbate as it is a form of vitamin C, which was mentioned as one of the features.

As for pricing, buying this set does work out slightly more expensive than buying an already packaged lipstick — however, an idea I had, was that after you buy the cases you like, you can just buy the colours from then on and switch them in and out. When you purchase the colours they come with a plastic lid (shown below) so you can still store them outside of the proper cases.

The only downside is that you won't be able to carry all your colours at once, but 99% of the time you'll only need to take one colour out with you anyway!

Here are the retailers where you can pick these up:

Colour refills

Etude House Global: $10.40 (free shipping over $50)

Beauty Box Korea: $7.01 USD (shipping by weight)

iBuyBeauti: $5.75 USD (free shipping over $50)

Jolse: $6.78 USD (free shipping worldwide)

Korea Depart: $5.04 USD (shipping by weight)

Rose Rose Shop: ₩5,600 / $4.93 USD (shipping by weight)

Tester Korea: ₩7,200 / $6.59 USD (shipping by weight)

W2Beauty: $8.32 USD (free shipping over $60)

Cases

Etude House Global: $5.20 (free shipping over $50)

Beauty Box Korea: $3.42 USD (shipping by weight)

iBuyBeauti: $3.25 USD (free shipping over $50)

Jolse: $4.38 USD (free shipping worldwide)

Korea Depart: $2.52 USD (shipping by weight)

Rose Rose Shop: ₩2,800 / $2.47 USD (shipping by weight)

Tester Korea: ₩3,600 / $3.30 USD (shipping by weight)

W2Beauty: $4.16 USD (free shipping over $60)

📷 PHOTOS + DETAILS: Dear My Glass Tinting Lips-talk + Case

Here is the packaging that the colour refills come in. The packaging is really similar to the other lipsticks from Etude House, with the cute scalloping on the box. I received three colours: PK003, RD302 and BR402.

The refills come with a clear plastic lid to protect the colour from smudging against the packaging. At the bottom is where you can slot it into a lipstick case. The name of the shade is printed on the side of the tube so don’t worry about forgetting what colour you have.

This system is really easy to use. After removing the protective lid, you just slightly press the refill tube into the bottom of the lipstick case. You should hear a soft click once it's in. It's easily removed this way as well, but the tube won't slide out on it's own.

Here are the lipstick cases! I got designs #4, #15 and #17. I really love the flamingo case and the hugs + kisses case, but the lollipop case isn't really my style.

From left to right, the colours are BR402, RD302, PK003 (I accidentally smudged the top of BR402 ;n;).

Like I mentioned earlier, on the side of some 'Krystal's Pick' colours, you can see Krystal's signature. The one shown here is PK003, but RD302 didn't have the signature (so maybe it was just one colour that had it?)

✨ SWATCHES + FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Dear My Glass Tinting Lips-talk + Case

Here are the swatches from Etude House's website, for reference!

Here are some arm swatches, only one swipe was used for each colour.

Here are the lip swatches!

PK003 is a medium cool-toned pink. Initially, I thought that it didn't suit me but since I dyed my hair lighter recently it's actually been really nice 💕 It is a bit tougher to match for me because most of my eyeshadows etc. are warm-toned, but I really like it as a colour. It's not quite as bubblegum-pink or dark as it looks in the offical swatches.

RD302 is a darker, warmer pink in comparison. It's easier to match than PK003 and it's similar in tone to my favourite lip tint, Peripera Peri's Ink #1. It's a bit sheerer than Etude House's swatch but it looks very similar.

BR402 is a warm beige-pink nude on me. Like RD302, the colour looks really similar to Etude House's swatch but just sheerer. I really, really like this colour 💗 It's easy to wear as a nude / MLBB colour and I've worn it almost everyday since I got it! When it fades, it turns a bit more pink but still looks natural and easy to wear when I'm not wearing much other make-up.

Here is a photo of me wearing BR402~

💭 OVERVIEW + FINAL THOUGHTS

Soon Jung Skincare Trial Kit: 3.5 / 5

My rating on this is a bit reluctant as I feel like I haven’t used the products long enough to be able to gauge them 100% (that’s the problem with trial sizes😓) However, I didn’t overly love or loathe anything. Nothing was terrible but I didn’t really love any of them enough to consider replacing my current skincare staples either.

My favourite item was probably the Soon Jung 2X Barrier Intensive Cream, as I don’t own another cream with the same texture and it’s quite moisturising and lightweight.

I'm not 100% sure but I think the Soon Jung 10-Free Moist Emulsion actually broke me out, which was a pity because I don't actually have an emulsion product in my routine right now and I would've liked to use it up.

I do like the idea of a less harsh skincare line for sensitive skin though and I think it's good that Etude House is promoting key ingredients that aren't just hype (I've never heard of panthenol or madecassoside before I tried these products!), even though the products didn't work out amazingly for me.

One thing to remember is that skincare is very YMMV and every person is different so what works for me might not work for you!

💖 Pros: Low pH, available in different sizes, non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic tested and sensitive skin tested. 💔 Cons: Didn't seem to anything special for my skin (caution, because I haven't been able to test these products over a long period and my skin is different from yours)

Dear My Glass Tinting Lips-talk + Case: 4.5 / 5

Overall, I'm really fond of the formula of these lipsticks. The Glass Tinting Lips-talk line isn't the most pigmented, but that means it's a much more forgiving formula. I do have to reapply often but I don't really mind because when the colours fades, they still look pretty and they don't fade in weird patterns.

The formula glides on really easily and it feels very moisturising on the lips - this is the first lipstick I haven't had to wear lip balm under. I think these lipsticks are a good combination between a lipstick and lip balm that isn't just a lightly tinted balm. The pigmentation is alright though and can be built up gradually.

The case designs are also cute and pretty high quality - my favourites are the hugs + kisses and flamingo cases. The hugs + kisses case is actually matte on the blue part which is nice!

I also really like this system of mixing and matching, and being able to pick your own lipstick case design. Of course Etude House didn't invent this idea, but I haven't seen too many Korean brands doing it before. I'd really like it if Etude House could expand the range in the future with different formulas for the refills, and maybe collabs with artists for case designs. Ah, I can dream.

Anyway, I'm definitely going to be trying some more colours from this line! I've got my eyes on OR202 and PP501 👀

💖 Pros: Unique mix and match lipstick / case system, comfortable lipstick formula that is highly moisturising, fades away nicely, can be layered. 💔 Cons: Only one formula to mix and match with currently, somewhat limited colour range, average pigmentation, pricier than buying a traditional lipstick.

0.2 Air Therapy Sheet Mask: 5 / 5

Since we are discussing Etude House products, I thought I'd share some more in-depth thoughts on their Air Therapy sheet masks since some people have requested it and they also included a couple flavours in this month’s box~

I know a lot of people were sad when Etude House discontinued their I Need You sheet mask range, but I actually prefer this new line a lot more. Like the name suggests, these sheet masks are super thin and thus sit more nicely on the skin, plus it’s a lot easier to fit to your face. Despite being so thin, they don't tear easily when trying to open them up. Every flavour is different and some tend to work better for me. The tea tree mask + Scinic Honey AIO Ampoule is my lifesaver for breakouts. The damask rose flavour is really good for a nice skin refresher (I used this on the plane when I was travelling). The strawberry is moisturising and just plain smells nice.

Not to mention these masks are super affordable, since Etude House is a roadshop brand after all. I would highly recommend picking them up if you can, especially in bulk.

You can find these at the following retailers (prices in USD unless indicated)

Etude House Global, free shipping over $50 $1.30 each

BB Cosmetic, free shipping worldwide (you can also enter code ‘BBUYURO’ for 8% off) $17.80 for 15 / $1.18 each

Beauty Box Korea, shipping by weight $0.82 each

Cosmetic-Love, free shipping worldwide $2.62 each | $19.40 for 15 / $1.29 each

iBuyBeauti, free shipping over $50 $1.07 each | $4.95 for 5 / $0.99 each

Jolse, free shipping worldwide $3.82 for 3 / $1.27 each

Korea Depart, shipping by weight $0.63 each

Rose Rose Shop, shipping by weight ₩700 / $0.62 each | ₩6,900 for 10 / $0.61 each

Tester Korea, shipping by weight ₩1,000 / $0.88 each

Plus Etude House sells bulk packages too:

Individual sheet masks ($1.30 each)

Set of 15 sheet masks ($1.30 each)

I would recommend waiting for a sale as these bulk packages have been severely discounted before (think 50% off). It's not really worth it otherwise, because you might as well pick your own flavours individually for the same price.

Thanks for reading through this super long review today! I hope it was helpful for you 💓 Let me know if you've tried the Glass Tinting Lips-talk colours and if you liked them!

Here are the links to all the items again, if you'd like to check them out!

Soon Jung 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm (Easy / Regular)

Soon Jung 2X Barrier Intensive Cream (Easy / Regular)

Soon Jung 10-Free Moist Emulsion (Easy / Regular)

Soon Jung pH 5.5 Relief Toner (Easy size / Regular)

Dear My Glass Tinting Lips-talk (Refills)

Dear My Glass Tinting Lips-talk (Lipstick cases)

0.2 Air Therapy Sheet Mask

Thanks again for reading and have a great day!

#review #etude house #pink bird #beauty

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plush-rabbit · 3 years

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Doting Over Tomura Shigaraki - Headcanons

Request: can i request tomura with a s/o thats always buying/making clothes for him, cutting his hair, doing his skincare and just caring for his appearance in general

A/N: i tried knitting once, i wasn’t good at it immediately and i gave up

His closet is filled with similar types of clothing so, you like to buy him outfits and at first it was more about a bit of selfishness by dressing him in things you like and changing to things that he’s more comfortable in. You buy outfits that are dark in order to keep up the villain's attire by playing around with it and gifting him turtlenecks and different types of jackets. While you wish you could play around with color for his more noticable outfits, you know that he relies on stealth for a decent part of his work. You tend to give him colors for his sleepwear or even outfits for him to relax in. It starts off with bursts of color, wanting to see which one you think he will look nice in- you end up choosing warmer tones like reds and oranges and a few cooler tones like dark and light purples and dustier types of blues. You want him to have fun and you also want him to be happy with his style and feel seen so you decide to buy more gaming related things for him. Rings with a symbol of a console attached to it or mirroring one from a game, to shirts that have a logo or even a panel from a manga or scene that he likes. You like gifting him accessories just a bit more. It’s nice to see him wear something small and be reminded that he actually enjoyed the thing rather than just stuffing it into a drawer.

#bnha #bnha shigaraki x reader #tomura shigaraki x reader #tomura shigaraki imagine #shigaraki tomura x reader #tomura shigaraki #shigaraki tomura #bnha shigaraki tomura #tomura headcanons #mha shigaraki #shigaraki headcanons #can yall tell me if i already posted this #it wasn't bolded when i checked #and i cnt seem to find it #and it was defs a recent one i finished

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Thank You Farmer True Water Deep Serum Review

What’s up guys!

Today’s weather in Seoul was pouring, so I decided to post up a review on the Thank You Farmer True Water Deep Serum. How perfect! I received this from the K-beauty Expo and I have been testing this out on and off for a few months now. I’ve tried out and reviewed my first TYF products, Back to Iceland cleansing line which you can read more about by clicking the link. The serum is from their True Water line. This line is specifically for hydration, but the products do have anti-wrinkle and whitening ingredients. The serum specifically has adenosine so it is a hydrating and anti wrinkle product.

Packaging

The serum comes in an airless pump dispenser, which is my preferred way for any skincare because then you don’t have to scrape it out with your fingers or a spatula, or you don’t have to do that thing where you flip it upside down to get the last bit of the product because the tube inside is too short. The container is a frosted plastic, so it looks quite nice in my opinion. You get 60ml of product which is quite a lot since for most skincare brands ranges from 30-50mls for a serum.

Formula/Texture

The main notable ingredients in serum is dioscorea japonica root extract, adenosine, and ceramide 3. These ingredients hydrate and helps with wrinkles. Other extracts include, Kava leaf/stem/root, aloe, Phellinus linteus (medicinal mushroom), burdock, green purselane, kudzu, licorice, peony root, and marsh parsley. This does contain some PEGs and PPG so if you are sensitive to these then just take caution. There is added fragrance but it is very light fresh scent. They also added blue color to it so it might not appeal to some. I don’t understand why they added it when the packaging could have been blue or something.

The texture is really strange…ermmm, unique? It is a clear viscous fluid that glides on, but it has a slight snail secretion-y texture, or kinda like clear watery glue, or think of if you snap a plant root or stem the gooey secretion that comes out. I don’t mean anything bad by saying this it’s just a very different texture than I’m used to. As you rub it in to the skin it has a slightly oily texture but not as heavy. It’s definitely not sticky but it does leave the thinnest coating on top of the skin. I personally like this feeling because I have dry skin and it feels like my skin is protected from dryness.

I will say that a little goes a long way. I only need one one pump for my whole face, two is a lot for me and It not a great feeling when the extra product is being rubbed over and over again. Also it gets sticky of you apply too much.

My verdict

It’ not a bad serum, I do like a good hydrating product and it does have anti-wrinkle effect added to it. I think it really good for all skin types, especially dry skin types. I do think sensitive skin types should take some caution because of the PEGs and the blue dye. I did really like using it this summer because it was very light, but still hydrated my skin. It’s a solid serum in my book, a 3.8 out of 5 if I had to give it a number rating. They are sold in Ulta and Cult Beauty! They have an online shop in Korean at www.tyfmall.co.kr and the serum costs 40,000KRW for 60ml/2.11 fl. oz.

Again, these products were sent to me from the K-Beauty Expo for review purposes. My opinions are my own and 100% honest!

Thank You Farmer True Water Deep Serum Review was originally published on Oh My Gloss Blog

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Before you sit to read this blog post for whatever reason you’ve decide to, may I make a humble recommendation? Brew yourself a holiday blend coffee and add a little bit of pumpkin pie spice into the grounds. You’ll thank me later. You’ll also note that I labeled this post “beauty edition.” I’m also going to write a more general post about food and life, people and such. Stay tuned.

There have always been things in my life that I wish I could like better– like This American Life or bubble tea– but for some reason I just end up feeling “meh” about them. I feel like I could live without them, but then when I hear other people rave about them and squeal “Oh, I love bubble tea so much! Let’s all go get bubble tea” I wonder if I could integrate this into my life on the regular. Really, I want to bond with people over these thing. But somewhere deep inside, I know that I will just never listen to This American Life and those tapioca bubbles feel like guppies swimming around my mouth. Sorry.

But I digress, this blog for the large part is about beauty and for the small part about the gross number of coffee shops I visit. So here are a few beauty products that I wish I liked more. I don’t hate them, I just don’t understand why they are so popular. So I lined them up to look vaguely like the movie poster for Empire Records (something else I wish I liked better).

In the words of Bianca Stratford from 10 Things I Hate About You “I know you can be underwhelmed and I know you can be overwhelmed… but can you ever just be ‘whelmed’”? Yes, the following makeup and skincare products are just whelming me.

Glossier Skin Tint

*shaking head side to side like a disappointed parent* Glossier, glossier, glossier… what am I going to do with you? That’s what I think whenever I see this skin tint waving at me from my makeup drawer. I want to love her, but I feel like she’s just a limp handshake waiting to happen. I’ve tried to make this skin tint work so many ways on so many days. I used a brush: fail. I used my hands: fail. I tried two layers: not much of a difference. I could mix it with another product but then, I’m just putting a band-aid on it.

Could someone please tell me how to use this or how to like this? Because she was not cheap. On another level, I wish I liked everything from Glossier because my name is Grace and having a big “G” stamped on all my makeup and skincare feels very personal.

To me, this skin tint is the makeup equivalent of a the Emperor’s New Clothes. Do you see it? Do you? It’s fashion– but it’s just not there.

RMS Beauty Eye Polish in Magnetic and RMS Living Luminizer MultEYEtasker

I was so excited to get this Eye Polish because I like one-swipe eyeshadows. I just love something that I can dig my finger into in the morning, swipe on my eyes, add mascara, call it a look, and be out the door to work. But this shadow makes me look like I got punched. It is so greasy and creasey, and perhaps it’s just the shade that I picked up or the batch or the fact that my eyelids have more oil than the Saudi’s, but she’s just not working for me.

The color “Magnetic” is suuuuch a pretty purple/brown/greige when I swatch it on the back of my hand. Maybe I’ll try putting it on top of a powder primer? Or set it with a powder? But again, is that just a band-aid?

On the other hand, I have nothing good to say about this little Living Luminizer stick. Maybe because it’s winter and this texture needs to be warmed up with finger that this doesn’t work for me. But, frankly, someone didn’t think this product through. Living Luminizer is one of RMS’s earliest, most foundational products in pot form. In fact, I still have the one I picked up four or five years ago from ABC Carpet and Home.

IN FACT when ABC in Union Square started stocking RMS, Rose Marie Swift used to stop by often and just hang out there. I had many a lovely conversation with her about life and organics and coconut oil. I felt her enthusiasm for this product. So it really is a damn shame that this stick is a let down, but at the same time, it makes a lot of sense for the formulation. If you have to warm it up with your fingers, then applying it in a teeny tiny stick directly onto your eye would surely make it break and crumble.

Enough said. I recommend the UnCover Up and the blush un Demure. And the OG Living Luminizer. Just, apply everything with warm finger tips.

Briogeo Scalp Revival charcoal + tea tree scalp treatment

For a product with such good reviews and such a lofty $32 price tag for an ounce of product, I really wish I noticed more of a difference with this. I want to like her. She was supposed to be my gateway drug to Briogeo so I could justify spending money on the scalp scrubbing shampoo. But geez, what a letdown. It’s such a thin, watery formula that it feels like it’s doing nothing to help my scalp.

First off, I had high hopes because I love charcoal and tea tree. I use tea tree oil on my skin, hair, cuts, etc. I also use it to add to home made cleaning products. It’s so good for you and it’s antibacterial– even if one whiff will have you saying “That’s the power of Pine Sol, baby!” Charcoal is also ideal for detoxing skin and whitening teeth. Love it.

But, and I tried to take a picture of this for you, all of the charcoal and good goods stick to the bottom of this bottle. I shake and shake, but they don’t budge.

Just, don’t bother. There’s not even enough for you to evenly coat your scalp. I felt like I was counting the pennies as I emptied pipet after pipet onto sections of my scalp. I’m going to finish this, but I just wish I liked it better…

4. Weleda Skin Food

This will likely be my most controversial pick of the bunch. I see soooo many people who rave about this. Trust me, I want to be on that bandwagon more than Jonathan Van Ness wants to get his hands on a beard. Women on Into the Gloss are always saying wild things about this like “I use it on my hair, nails, face, elbows, knees, I EVEN USED IT TO GREASE MY BIRTH CANAL AND I HAD A NO PAIN PREGNANCY.” Ok, so maybe not the last one, but I know that it blew up after Katie Jane Hughes started using it on her face as a primer.

But I have oily skin and Weleda Skin Food is Thiccc. I mean, just look at the dollops that I put in the photo. It’s too hard to spread all over my body and it’s far too sticky for me to want to do that. I do like it for cracked and split lips because it’s very soothing (heads up, it tastes gross). I do like it for my elbows and knees as well, but if ever anyone could be “just whelmed”… I mean, she’s ok.

5. Physicians Formula The Healthy Lip Velvet Liquid Lipstick

Dear Physicians Formula,

Have you ever heard of the word “brevity?” Because that’s a long-ass name, friends.

Love,

Grace

Actually these lipsticks are beautiful colors and they wear beautifully on the lips. This shade in particular, Tu-Lip Treatment is a gorgeous poppy, tulip spring red. It feels comfortable and stains nicely, but I rarely use it. …. it smells gross. For a product that’s going to be right under my sniffer, please make it a neutral smell. This smells synthetic and perfume-y. This is also my qualm with Maybelline lipsticks. Makeup brands should follow suit with M.A.C. and Kosas (the M.A.C. of green beauty), vanilla is a safe smell.

6. isoi Pore Tightening Tonic Essence

I wanted a toner. I wanted an essence. What I got: a glorifed rosewater spray that might have made me break out? I can’t say for sure. I bought this at Whole Foods. It’s in a gorgeous glass bottle and at $22, it’s one of the cheapest items in this all-natural Korean skin care brand’s line. I can’t find a good link for you to buy this online, but it carries some heavy claims.

“Pore tightening” and “sebum controlling” are just a few of the promises that the isoi website offers. I didn’t experience either. I’d rather just buy Heritage Store Rosewater and transfer it to this gorgeous, frosted-glass bottle. I’m guessing the bottle is where my dollars went, anyway.

7. Essence Volume Stylist 18hr Lash Extension Mascara

Panda.

Panda. PaNdA. PANDA. PANDA. I got broads in Atlanta. Twistin’ dope, lean, and the Fanta.

… yeah this mascara gives me panda eyes. I really want to like it because the brush is really good but I think I’d need a waterproof formula. I’ll likely give this to a friend or my sister.

Grace

Things I Wish I Liked Better: Beauty Edition Before you sit to read this blog post for whatever reason you’ve decide to, may I make a humble recommendation?

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Self Care on a Shoestring: Skincare

I can't help but be annoyed that the phrase 'self-care' these days means little more than an excuse to instagram yourself in the bath or buy a new nail varnish, when to those actively participating in any kind of therapy it means so much more. It's the endless chronicling of activity to notice patterns, the developing of coping strategies and systems to break them, the non-stop monitoring of behaviours that take you away from or towards your goal. Not to mention reminding yourself to eat, to get fresh air, to spend time around the people that make you feel like you can truly be yourself. Sometimes it's as simple as opening the curtains; sometimes it's as intense as having a conversation with someone about the fact that the social behaviours they expect of you are in direct conflict with your best interests.

Still, it is what it is, and self-care has become tied up very much with the idea of personal grooming, so it's the term I'll go with. I'm not going to deny that there is an element of wellbeing maintenance in taking care of your appearance. i know for a fact that if i get anxious, the way i look is often the first noticeable sign of slippage. And conversely, that sometimes standing under the shower methodically shampooing my hair can feel like the most infinitely head-clearing, mindful experience.

In an appearance-obsessed culture it's a dangerous gambit to propose that you have to look good to feel good, and it's not one I'm prepared to set my stock in as a way to live. For one thing, I don't have any beauty products to sell you when you get the subsequent fear. For another, everybody's mileage varies on what 'best' means, and that is fine. i get bored of adverts telling me I'm not enough, and i don't really want to add to that noise.

I am, however, incredibly vain, or rather, incredibly honest about it. I have been reflecting lately on a lot of my flaws; impatience, stubbornness, etc. and realizing that I'm not much more so than a lot of people I know, i just admit to it openly, but more on that another time. I'm also very interested in fashion, and by extension, beauty. When I have money, I do splurge on products for my appearance, but when I don't, I'm also pretty good at improvising solutions to take time for the beauty rituals that make me feel put together, pretty and stylish, without spending. The beauty industry thrives on the thrill of the new, of the purchase, of the sale, and it's pretty easy to get caught up in that product-lust, and feel all the consumer envy and anxiety that comes with not having enough spending power to participate. My approach to it all is a lot more laid back than it used to be; I focus less on the purchase, more on techniques and ritual that are of benefit and feel relaxing and luxurious.

So I thought I'd talk about how I keep myself feeling and looking on point with fuck all in the bank. And given a discussion with my friend Lou and I had over breakfast the other day in which I announced that I prioritise skincare over makeup because 'I can wash off a drawn on face, I only get one real one', I thought i would start with skincare. I mean, it's the building blocks of anything else you do to your face, and you do it every day, so it's important, right? I'm only going into what I do here, because it's all I'm qualified to talk about, so if you're happy with soap and water, or you want a full ten step k-beauty style regime, go you. But if I can teach anyone how to save a quid or try something they didn't know about in their grooming, then I'm doing what I set out to do.

(I didn't want this to be a product picture heavy post as that goes against what I'm trying to tell you, so I dug out a load of makeup free pictures of myself to illustrate that I have quite a good point when it comes to skincare)

Buying skincare

Okay, I know I said this wasn't about the purchase power angle, but obviously there are certain things you will regularly buy. So this is my hustler's advice to get them for the cheapest you physically can.

The first thing I'll say here is, HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO BRAND LOYALTY. If a beauty brand wants you to ship them, you shouldn't have to pay for your shit. Sure, if you find something you love, and wanna carry on using it, and it's within your means, go ahead, but these products are not essentials, or must haves. They are jars of goo. Mostly very similar ones. Most products that claim to do similar things will, indeed, do very similar things, at radically different price points. I love fragrance and packaging as much as the next person, but they don't make me feel ten times more beautiful, so I'm not paying ten times what I would for them.

On a related note; buying a more expensive product and skimping on application is a fool's errand. Get the cheaper one and use it as it was intended. Active ingredients have a job to do, and if you're not using enough of them, you may as well not be, so buying something that you feel is 'better' because it costs more and then applying it as though it were irreplaceable unicorn tears is a ridiculous waste of your time. Plus, it's not very self-caring to treat your face as if it's only worthy of half measures now, is it? you're gonna need the full whack for proper facial massage and shit anyway. Be realistic.

And back to brand loyalty. Don't be loyal where you shop, either. Everywhere needs your business these days, we're in recession. Anywhere that sells skincare will have countless promos on it, and you can use this to your advantage to stretch your buck as far as possible. I will admit, i do gravitate back to superdrug regularly, because they do court my business in such a way: they almost always have 3 for 2's combined with freebies and great introductory offers, but I also consider: supermarkets, health food stores, ethnic groceries, poundland wholesalers, and the fronts of magazines I'd be buying anyway (or that work out cheaper than buying the product); when I'm looking for what I need. By the same token, I'll warn you off blindly buying at the supermarket. Unless we're talking about the two teutonic loves of my life, Lidl and Aldi, it's not a given that what you chuck in with your fruit and veg will actually be a better bargain than you get elsewhere. Sometimes it really can be (it's worth keeping your eyes peeled for reductions because of packaging changes, for example), but oftentimes they rely on the fact that you are being economical with your time to charge you more for what's probably a pretty basic product.

And lastly; the more you know about your skin, the better you can treat it. When I talk about what I do, I'll be focusing pretty intensely on what works for my skin type, knowledge of which comes from years of having lived with my skin, reading about skincare wherever I can, listening to people who know what they're on about (but not always buying what they were selling), and some trial and error. having some basic knowledge of what active ingredients work for you and what to look for is your ally in avoiding unnecessary spends.

By the same token, if you try something and it doesn't work, give it to a mate. It's better than it sitting on a shelf unloved, and it'll probably make your mate's day, as it's an unexpected little treat. My friends and I have been doing this for years, and it's an excellent way to both give and receive a little mood lift, and make sure nothing goes to waste.

(even as a heavy smoker my skin hasn't aged that much, so there must be method in my madness)

Cleanse

This step is so key. When I slack with it the difference in my skin texture is noticeable almost immediately. This may be because i have savagely oily skin so my pores block up at the drop of a hat, but getting into a proper cleansing routine has drastically improved this. I favour an old school, oil based cleanser and facecloth route, so that I can incorporate facial massage, because I clench my jaw in my sleep and when I'm stressed. I am currently using superdrug's own B. range micellar cleansing oil, but i dot about buying whatever is cheapest or on best offer. I've been known to use coconut oil (that holy grail of versatile beauty products, I've got a cracked lip and am applying it as lipbalm as we speak), or in a pinch, whatever oil is in my kitchen cupboard, the important thing is the technique.

Apply it liberally to your face and neck (I use about a 50p sized amount to start and add more if i've not got significant lubrication). use small upward, circular motions to massage the skin. If you have large pores like me you may actually be able to feel some physical extraction and unclogging of your pores. Gross, but satisfying. I take the time to do some tension relieving massage as well; using my ring fingers i apply pressure in outward streaking strokes along my eye sockets and browbones, then I rest the cups of my palms under my cheekbones firmly, and slowly open my mouth (you'll feel real muscle resistance and then release as you do this - it's amazing for if you grind your teeth in your sleep or when you're stressed). Lastly I use the bent knuckles of my index and ring fingers to firmly work outwards from my chin along my jawbone in small, tight circles (again, if you have any points of tension you'll feel them and be able to concentrate on those areas). These massage techniques are awesome for puffiness in the morning and your facial muscles feel super relaxed after; they are also effective with a foam based facewash if that's your bag.

To take off the cleanser off I soak a lightly textured facecloth or flannel in hot (not too hot, let's not get any broken veins here) water, hold the whole thing over my face for a brief steam and a few deep breaths, then in brisk upward circular strokes, set about removal, focusing on problem areas (for me, my nose and chin). Squeaky clean, and relaxed.

As a footnote, I will say that I can't always be arsed if I've been up late, or I've got better things to do like get laid, I used to rely on facewipes to save the day. I still currently have a pack in my bag for when I stay at he who I shall call the bedfellow's house (I knew I'd cave to a moniker for convenience's sake eventually), but I'll actually vouch that Micellar water and a cotton wool pad is far better value for money per use. not my preferred method, and for me, not sustainable for any lengthy period of time, because my pores suffer, but far better than no cleanse at all.

Tone

I tend to fuck toner off a lot of the time. It's actually not a beauty industry secret that most of them don't do an awful lot, and counter girls the world over, if asked to sacrifice one step of a three-step program, will axe toner without blinking. It's not on your skin for as long as anything else, so it's not as crucial. Its job is to remove any last vestiges of cleanser, and tighten the pores, and you know what else does that? Freezing cold water. I can't remember the last time I bought a commercial toner. If I'm having a particularly breakout-y vibe I'll either buy a bottle of witch hazel, or brew some green tea and have it in the fridge to swipe over my face. but mostly, icy cold water does me beautifully, especially since my face is already wet given my cleansing method.

(unless you count the glitter smeared on me here by a three year old, the no makeup vibe here is strong, I don't think I'd be as confident in my skin if I didn't take care of it)

Moisturise

The most vital step. And the thing you should spend most money on, as it is actually absorbed into your skin. Having said that, I can't remember the last time I spent more than a fiver on one, and the almighty coconut oil can step in here again if needs be (If you take nothing else from this, take the fact that one jar of coconut oil can do everything you need, and it costs 2.99 at Lidl, and considerably less in most Indian and Caribbean groceries). I'm currently using B. for Superdrug's B. radiant day cream (are you feeling that 3 for 2 vibe yet?) but I have a bag of bog standard Boots own fragrance free moisturiser in my bag for bedtimes and mornings when I am not in my bed. I also have a half a tube of Soap and Glory's The Fab Pore on my dressing table, that I use sparingly because it's got some aggressive AHA's (alpha hydroxy acids - they basically kick skin debris in the dick, it's like sandblasting your face), which my skin occasionally needs if I'm suffering dullness, but if I use it regularly I get irrritated skin.

Moisturiser is probably where you most need to look for key active ingredients for your skin type, which is where that basic awareness of your skin comes in. Bear in mind, though, that the industry thrives on the new, so these ingredients will trend and then be superseded by something new in order to sell more shit. There'll always be new breakthroughs because there'll always be more product to sell that way. My age, and my oiliness taken into consideration, I tend to look for vitamin C, anything that says brightening or radiance boosting, and hyaluronic acid, an ingredient that locks water into the skin cells . But as i said, I'll take anything, as long as I can apply it liberally, in upward strokes, and always to the neck as well. never forget your neck.

(Fresh out of the shower and freshly moisturised, I actually often wish I could preserve this glow all day, which is what products that contain hyaluronic acid strive to do)

Additional products

Now, that's enough, really, if kept up regularly. And the routines and techniques performed day and night do feel luxurious, and like you're looking after yourself. You don't necessarily need all the serums, primers, masks, and targeted creams that you're told you do, but they can feel like a nice extra treat for you on a shitty day, and they do get results, so I'll run through what I must regularly indulge in.

Masks.

Oh masks. If you believe Instagram, we've reached peak face mask. There are so many different kinds that there aren't enough weeks in the year to try them all, and still they come. I acquire most of mine through three-for-twos, or as samples. I try and do at least one a week, usually two. One a deep cleansing clay-based one (at the moment i've got Soap and Glory's The Fab Pore, which also has glycolic acid, another great skin-resurfacing enzyme, but I've had that jar since Christmas and it's showing no signs of quitting on me yet), and the other a glycolic peel (B. by superdrug's at the moment). Because of my skin type, constantly clearing surface debris is really good for the condition of my skin, and anything that deep cleanses is always a good shout. I can also be tempted by thermal clay masks in winter, to boost my circulation, I seem to remember the most afforable one I found was by Sanctuary, and not more than a fiver in boots.

If I do not have time or access to such products, however, I do not cry about it. Life goes on, and I doubt anyone really notices but me, it's so much more a ritualistic thing that I do to feel like I am taking time for myself.

Eye Creams.

About the only sign I have of aging bar the odd grey hair is little crinkles around my eyes (I smile a lot). I don't really like them. I also get puffy eyes a lot (it's easy to make me cry, which is not a challenge by the way). I am not fussy about what I use, mine's from Aldi's Lacura range, and cost me about three quid, but kept in the fridge, and patted on when my eyes feel tired or sore, it is the most soothing thing. I can't honestly say if it makes a difference or not, but it feels so good that when I can make it part of my routine I do.

Spot treatments.

Fuck them. a bottle of tea tree oil is much cheaper, does the same thing, and has multiple other uses. Likewise TCP if we're being real here.

So concludes my initial skincare on the cheap outline. I imagine it'll be one of the more in depth pieces I write on self care, because I don't mind admitting that I am pretty lazy in a lot of other areas, and somehow manage to spend even less. I'm a sucker for a good beauty tip, especially a budget one, so I'd be really interested to hear everybody else's.

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WELLNESS ESCAPE TO BORDEAUX WITH CAUDALIE

Les Sources de Caudalie is one of those rare hotels to enjoy the mysterious ‘Palace’ designation – a hyper-prestigious mark of distinction bestowed upon just 24 hotels, all of which are in France. Unclear as to what it officially means, to me it represents an endorsement that an operation has proven itself a practitioner of the finest haut hospitalité that the French call their Art de Vivre. Whilst the hotel itself is really quite special, there were two other major components to the site which rendered my stay here totally memorable and unique; the world-class ‘Grand Cru appellation’ vineyard on site, and the shrine to the French beauty house Caudalie, itself stemming from the vines. When choosing a place to stay, one must select the appropriate property for the geography; Les Sources de Caudalie masterfully bottles the essence of this region into one exceptional package. For a wellness escape to Bordeaux, it is a sublime choice, and this post reveals the magical experience I found there!

You might be a bit confused at this point? Perhaps you’ve encountered the beauty brand, Caudalie and noticed it featuring prominently in the name of this hotel? Caudalie beauty’s existence is entwined in a sort of symbiotic triumvirate of the vineyard, the hotel and the beauty brand. The family who own Château Smith Haut Lafitte (the reputed Bordeaux institution decorated with 100 points by Robert Parker for their 2009 opus major vintage – wine buffs will know this to be a big deal) started Caudalie beauty some 20 years ago, as a corollary of scientific research into the very grapes which bestow life-preserving properties to their wines. The findings postulated that the chemical substances called ‘polyphenols’ contained within the grapes’ pips were rich in specific amino acids and antioxidants, which are known to have beneficial applications in skincare.

Blessed with hundreds of hectares of vineyards occupying the favourable south side of the Garonne river, an ultra fertile clay/limestone soil, an aspect benefitting from lashings of sunshine, gentle winds and cool nights, plus plenty of natural irrigation, the Château has a surplus of polyphenols (i.e. grapes) some of which following the harvest, will never make it into their finest bottles. They have other uses of these premium products of natural origin (no pesticides or additives are permitted by the domaine, so everything is organic); hence the birth of the beauty products!

From this natural background, the hotel has sprung up, partly as a way to further commercialise the activities of the vineyard, but also to encourage and cater for the truly fascinating category of wine tourism (we’ll touch upon that a bit later!) and to provide a shrine, by way of a spa, at which to exhibit Caudalie’s essence. Unsurprisingly, those are the products you find in your room, along with a bottle of Les Hauts de Smith to welcome you.

My preference is always to approach a trip from a wellness perspective and this Bordeaux excursion was indeed no different. So, straight in then…

THE SPA!

As mentioned, the Caudalie brand was created at family owned Château Smith Haut Lafitte, from the discovery of a method by which to use active polyphenol components found in grape pips.

Their spa harnasses the naturally warm spring water which comes from 540 meters down, and is rich in minerals and oligo-elements. You can either take a swim in the indoor or outdoor pool, rest in the traditional hot tub, or sweat it out in the hamam. A cycle of all 3 is favourable!

Stepping into the 1,500 square meter spa you’ll be greeted by an airy space, high vaulted ceilings decorated by restored old wooden beams. It’s a wonderfully restorative yet energising atmosphere. With windows on every wall you’ll always have a view looking out onto either the endless vineyards, the outdoor pool, the organic farm or Chateau Smith Haut Lafite. It’s incredible looking out onto the vineyards knowing that the products you’re using in the spa contain natural ingredients which come directly from those fields.

Treatments-wise, there’s a generous menu from which to choose. I opted for the signature Honey & Wine Wrap and the signature facial, using only Caudalie products. The Caudalie products use grape, red wine and essential oil extracts in their treatments, and these ingredients are said to help reduce tissue swelling by draining and boost circulation.

I’d never had a simultaneous ‘scrub and massage’ before and I absolutely loved it. The therapists used the Crushed Cabernet scrub, which included all natural ingredients such as olive oil, sugar and grapes. After scrubbing both the front and the back of the body for a good 10 minutes you’re wrapped up in a cocoon for five minutes in order for the oils to really soak into your body. Once that’s done you jump into a quick shower (no soap allowed) and are laid back down for a massage. I can’t tell you how incredibly soft, supple and hydrated my skin was afterwards; it was quite remarkable. I would highly recommend this treatment and scrub if you get the chance to visit.

Product-wise, Cauadalie say ‘no’ to parabens and stay committed to using the highest proportion of natural ingredients as possible, which is a preference I respect and associate with. The brand is environmentally conscious too, as they’re part of the ‘1% for the planet’, movement which donates 1% of its global sales to NPOs that work to protect the environment. So by 2020 6 million trees will be planted around the world

ORGANIC VEGETABLE GARDEN & FARM

The vegetable garden was one of my favourite parts of Les Sources de Caudalie. You’ll find most things you’d expect in a vegetable shop – lettuce, artichokes, spinach, herbs, edible flowers – all used on a daily basis in the kitchens of the property. There are also fifteen hens producing eggs that you may have for breakfast the following morning. Theres also an adorable dwarf goat family who help protect the hens from foxes. Not to mention the rich ecosystem of bird families that call this sanctuary their home too. Nature and an appreciation of the natural world is so closely intertwined with respectful wine production that it is an integral component of this hotel too, which I loved.

FITNESS

There’s a small but high-spec gym on site with a set of dumbbells a couple of Technogym Personal-line machines and treadmills and of course you can always go for a few laps in any of the pools, indoors or outdoors. There are also personal trainers on site. If you let the staff know they’ll make sure to book one in for you. The gym is small but enough for an indoor workout when you need to lift something heavy

There’s also a tennis court to burn off any extra wine-based caloric energy you may have consumed…

BICYCLE, OR GO FOR A RUN

If you don’t fancy going for a swim or running on the treadmill, the hotel has an array of bikes along with routes through the beautiful forests and vineyards for you to venture on. I went cycling and running on a few of the routes and they provide some serious fitness motivation, as well as some stunning scenes and scents. The spring air of an awakening forest is quite intoxicating, and hugely invigorating.

THEIR VINEYARDS

There are hundreds of acres of vines, in their seasonal infancy at my time of visiting and which are constantly ploughed, tilled and cultivated by donkeys and ground staff alike. These eventually bear a fruit which will go on to constitute the 2018 vintage of Château Smith Haut Lafitte. Just 100m away from the hotel, the vineyard runs tours, which I only too happily joined for an immersion into the world of great growths. The impression I took away is one of dedicated and skilled craftsmanship, and significant hidden toil that goes into bringing superior bottles to the tables of oenophiles the world over. You tour the cooperage where 6-year aged French Oak is hewn and tied into the barrels which will eventually age their grapes, visit the fermentation vats, the harvest zones, the deep underground production facilities and barrel storage hanger (an obscenely serene and cavernous underground space where I felt quite at peace), the vines, and a tasting extravaganza of some of the reputed vintages.

THE GASTRONOMIC RESTAURANT

La Grand’Vigne is the hotel’s gastronomic destination of some considerable repute, having earned two coveted Michelin Stars – a rating which deems it to have excellent cooking that is ‘worth a detour’. They note that “in this 18C orangery, the dishes have the taste and the colours of nature: they are the work of an inspired chef, Nicolas Masse, a master in the art of associating flavours and textures with remarkable precision to appeal to the senses.” As the days passed, I observed that many of the ingredients are sourced fresh from the multiple gardens that the kitchen staff cultivate around the vineyard (along with a hen house and beehives), rendering the produce unusually fresh, and benefitting from the same terroir that gives life to some of the worlds finest vines. This is a light, gentle journey of a meal which eschews the heavy, butter-dependent grandstanding of many ‘gourmet’ destinations. It is about freshness and nature, from ocean to vine, and therefore mirrors the region itself, given its economic interdependence with the lands. N.B, the lemon tart is quite exceptional in its inventive re-imagination!

I would add that the hotel’s non-gourmet restaurant, La Table du Lavoir, is supreme, being bathed in golden light which streams in through the french windows, and enjoying a homely, cottage-like feel. Once an 18th Century washroom, there is still a huge period fireplace and a stunning vaulted old ceiling wrought from reclaimed Medoc timber. Oak barrels, once used for ageing wine, make for storage tables, and the wall of noise is punctuated by the chirping of birdsong with sparrows dancing about in the eaves above you (this is never threatening, and they are quite house-trained!). You have the feeling of being in someone’s country kitchen, and a peaceful, authentic tranquility. It might perhaps sound somewhat of a gimmick but it’s not; this is a gem of authentic Bordeaux history!

ROOMS

Depending on where you stay within the property, the rooms are housed as cottages, scattered around the hotel complex; I was in the Fisherman’s Village, which is a collection of 12 suites, though there are a further 9 suites and 40 rooms. They’re appointed in country-chic fashion, and of a quality commensurate with the Palace rating,. There’s vine detailing on the wallpaper and you find a bottle of their ‘Les Hats de Smith’ awaiting you on the table. The cosmetics are all, unsurprisingly, Caudalie, and the space homely, comforting, and a good, secluded space into which to withdraw at the end of each day. I found no trouble switching off and sleeping deeply and uninterruptedly here.

OTHER EPIC THINGS TO DO?

Go Visit Cognac! The region lies just north of Bordeaux, and is world-renowned for the production of superior brandy, known under the controlled appellation of ‘Cognac’. I had booked a tour at the historic Château of Remy Martin, where I undertook the remarkable Louis XIII tour over 3 hours. My exceptional guide led me through several hundreds of years of history, from the origins of the Baccarat crystal decanter to the distilling chambers, and culminating at the 200-year-old barrels housing thousands of eaux-de-vie, which I sampled with awe (I couldn’t photograph that room, the air is filled with explosive alcohol vapour!). This was an educational and cultural indulgence, and I loved every minute of it.

Visit the Wine Museum! In Bordeaux, there exists the most well-invested, high-tech exhibition space I’ve ever encountered, called La Cite du Vin. The sole topic for this vast multi-storey shrine, is wine; it’s history, it’s significance in culture and civilisations both ancient and current, its development, its regional differences, its cultivation, its future and its economic significance. Simply fascinating. I spent 3 hours here, but could have easily managed double that, were I to have planned the time in accordingly. That may sound crazy, but this is an exceptional space, with so much depth if you’ve a curious mind!

Dessert! As an advocate of balance and occasional indulgence, there is a permanent place in my heart for dessert. Dessert wine, too, has a place. In the Sauternes classification (and in fact, beyond), there is no peer to Château D’Yquem. Now owned by LVMH, I visited their historic castle grounds and walked through the production process, inspected the vines and storage vaults, learned some detail about the Noble Rot rendering their precious semillion grape sweet and mould-gnarled, and of course, imbibed some of the heavenly nectar itself; pure mead.

THE CONCLUSION…

Upon returning to London I felt a real calm, one I think you only get from having spent time in the countryside, with less frenetic ‘city’ energy weighing down your consciousness, and therefore able to truly ‘switch off’. But what rendered Les Sources de Caudalie unique, I believe, came from a most remarkable mixture of the cuisine, the wellness, the fresh air, the stillness and what you could legitimately call ‘joie de vivre’, which makes it the perfect place to reset, feel inspired, and return home more motivated than before, having experienced some of the most idiosyncratically French culture that the country can expouse. I absolutely loved it and would recommend it with vigor!

Ran into my friend, the beautiful @Studio4Lara

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The 7 Best Vitamins for Healthy & Glowing Skin

Vitamins are vital for healthy skin and its function. With the right ones, we can stave off nearly every aspect of unhealthy skin getting in our way.

What Causes Unhealthy Skin?

Many things can wreak havoc on your skin:

Smoking

Stress

Excessive alcohol

Dehydration

Picking at your skin

Exposure to toxic chemicals

Consuming too much sugar

The best path to get healthy skin is preventing unhealthy skin! Eat healthy, exercise, and stay away from things that keep your skin from looking its best. If you’re eating junk food �� including sugar and processed foods — you’re probably going to have skin issues.

Best Vitamins for Skin

We’ve compiled a list of the best vitamins for your skin. Whether they improve collagen elasticity, reduce the appearance of acne, or give you glowing skin, these are the best of the best.

Vitamin E

Vitamin C

Vitamin C boosts collagen production in the skin, the protein that helps your skin stay tight, which keeps it looking young.[4]

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Vitamin D

Vitamin D supports wound healing, and also protects against the sun’s damage.[9] Healthy levels of vitamin D delays aging, promoting normal hair growth and excellent skin health.[9]

Vitamin K

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Vitamin B3 or niacin (which converts into niacinamide) can even out your skin tone and help you avoid excessive wrinkles and fine lines that come with age.[15]

Applied on the skin, B3 makes your skin more elastic and even out skin tone, including red blotchiness, skin sallowness (yellowing), and hyperpigmentation.[15]

The recommended daily allowance of vitamin B3 is 14 mg for women and 16 mg for men.[16] Plant-based sources of vitamin B3 include nutritional yeast, brown and wild rice, corn, and acorn squash.

Vitamin B7 (Biotin)

If you lack enough vitamin B7 (biotin), you can end up with rashes and irritated skin, brittle nails, and hair loss.[17, 18]

The recommended daily allowance of biotin is 30 mcg for men and women.[18] Biotin is mainly found in animal sources, so I recommend a supplement.

Tips & Tricks for Healthier Skin

There’s plenty you can do to improve the appearance of your skin. Check out these tried and true practices.

Eat a Plant-Based Diet

Get Your Sweat On

Go All Natural

Try a Cleanse

Points to Remember

Your skin needs specific vitamins to look its best, whether you’re concerned about skin tone, moisture, wound healing, blemishes, or other issues.

Vitamin K can reduce the appearance of bruises and speed wound healing. Omega-3 fatty acids can give you extra power to fight off sun damage.

Do you use vitamins for your skin? What works for you? Let us know in the comments below.

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The 7 Best Vitamins for Healthy & Glowing Skin

Vitamins are vital for healthy skin and its function. With the right ones, we can stave off nearly every aspect of unhealthy skin getting in our way.

What Causes Unhealthy Skin?

Many things can wreak havoc on your skin:

Smoking

Stress

Excessive alcohol

Dehydration

Picking at your skin

Exposure to toxic chemicals

Consuming too much sugar

Best Vitamins for Skin

We’ve compiled a list of the best vitamins for your skin. Whether they improve collagen elasticity, reduce the appearance of acne, or give you glowing skin, these are the best of the best.

Vitamin E

Vitamin C

Vitamin C boosts collagen production in the skin, the protein that helps your skin stay tight, which keeps it looking young.[4]

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Vitamin D

Vitamin D supports wound healing, and also protects against the sun’s damage.[9] Healthy levels of vitamin D delays aging, promoting normal hair growth and excellent skin health.[9]

Vitamin K

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Vitamin B3 or niacin (which converts into niacinamide) can even out your skin tone and help you avoid excessive wrinkles and fine lines that come with age.[15]

Applied on the skin, B3 makes your skin more elastic and even out skin tone, including red blotchiness, skin sallowness (yellowing), and hyperpigmentation.[15]

The recommended daily allowance of vitamin B3 is 14 mg for women and 16 mg for men.[16] Plant-based sources of vitamin B3 include nutritional yeast, brown and wild rice, corn, and acorn squash.

Vitamin B7 (Biotin)

If you lack enough vitamin B7 (biotin), you can end up with rashes and irritated skin, brittle nails, and hair loss.[17, 18]

The recommended daily allowance of biotin is 30 mcg for men and women.[18] Biotin is mainly found in animal sources, so I recommend a supplement.

Tips & Tricks for Healthier Skin

There’s plenty you can do to improve the appearance of your skin. Check out these tried and true practices.

Eat a Plant-Based Diet

Get Your Sweat On

Go All Natural

Try a Cleanse

Points to Remember

Your skin needs specific vitamins to look its best, whether you’re concerned about skin tone, moisture, wound healing, blemishes, or other issues.

Vitamin K can reduce the appearance of bruises and speed wound healing. Omega-3 fatty acids can give you extra power to fight off sun damage.

Do you use vitamins for your skin? What works for you? Let us know in the comments below.

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