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Ten reasons to start wearing makeup again

We are all coping with the pandemic differently, and our own way of doing so is valid. In the context of makeup, some of us have decided to take a break from makeup and that’s completely fine.

Now, if you’re thinking about wearing makeup again but are needing that extra push, then here are ten reasons why you should start wearing makeup again!

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Beauty Roundup: The blk cosmetics Daydream Collection, In Her Element’s Rose Radiant Duo, a Vice Cosmetics makeup competition, and more!

Happy Friday, everyone! I hope you’re all staying safe and dry. Just like the rain, news in the beauty world has been pouring here and there. For this week’s beauty roundup, we’re going to talk about blk’s Daydream Collection, In Her Element’s The Rose Radiant Duo, Vice Cosmetics’ Makeup Content Creator Competition, the NARS Orgasm on the Beach Collection, Make Up For Ever’s new Ultra HD Setting Powder, and Glossier’s Solar Paints!

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Beauty Roundup: Happy Skin’s Second Skin line, new Shiseido Ultimune, Maybelline’s new Fit Me, and more!

Can you believe that another week has passed? Yes, it’s Friday again and you know what that means - it’s time for another beauty roundup! For this week, it’s all about Happy Skin’s Second Skin line, Shiseido’s new Ultimune, Maybelline’s new Fit Me Powder Powder Foundation, customizable eyeshadows from Hourglass, and a KKW Beauty rebrand!

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Finally, new local skin tints and powders that aim to work for deeper skin tones

Following the influx of lip, cheek, and multi-use product releases, Issy & Co.’s latest collection - Skin On the Go - was a breath of fresh air that the beauty community needed. While I’m not complaining about the aforementioned influx since I’m always excited over new makeup, finding out about Issy & Co’s Active Skin Tints and Weightless Loose Powders took my excitement to a whole new level.

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The Derma Corner: How to find out your skin type, according to a dermatologist

Do you know what your skin type is? It’s a key piece of information that will have you choose the right products for you. It will help you avoid common mistakes I’ve seen in my practice, when some of my patients admit to buying/using popularized and hyped-up products that messed up their skin. These can cause or trigger breakouts, infections, contact dermatitis or flares of skin diseases. Remember: what can work for someone may not work for you! Even we have the same skin type, our skin reacts to certain ingredients differently.

Now when you have correctly figured out your skin type, it’ll be easier to pick which products you can use. The easiest way to determine what your skin type is after washing your face and observing your skin within the day. Here then are the 5 different skin types.

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