Tag: lip gloss

Makeup and Natural Hair Care

Is BlackUp Cosmetics Fantastic for Your Lips?

I've meant to use this meme for a while and finally found the reason for it. Anyway, this post is about BlackUp Cosmetics. While it's catered to women of color, it's unclear if it's actually Black-owned (I heard it was and then I heard it wasn't). Recently, I test-drove their Lipshine in 08. Here's my review: Price: It's pricey. It's $19. This is a splurge.  Smell: Doesn't smell like anything and that's a great thing! Consistency: It
Makeup and Natural Hair Care

Can You Be In the Nude?

As I've been experimenting more with my lips, I found that I have a small penchant for the nude lippy. The barely-there-but-we-can-all-tell-you're-wearing-something-on-your- lips-and-OMG-I-so-want-that-look color. So, there are three nude-ish colors in my arsenal that I like. Let's start - NYX Praline   It gives a shimmer color and it goes on very smooth. I like this because it has brown undertones that highlight the golden ones in my skin. NYX Rome This is a new
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It’s All About Me

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzfLg2Bwk4I&w=420&h=315] One of the biggest lessons I've learned since becoming a (rainbow) mother is self-care. And I don't mean just mentally but all around - physically, spiritually, emotionally. As a mom, we're often stretched then - we're chauffeurs, chefs, accountants, maids, small business owners, creatives, lovers, wives, etc. It also mean we tend to neglect one area of our lives to focus more on the bigger picture. I have to