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I love winter and the holiday season The pretty lights, the music, the shopping I love almost everything about it (besides the cold) including holiday inspired make-up looks! here I've listed a few of my favorite products for a holiday makeup look

MAC Russian Red Lipstick
when I think of holiday makeup looks I immidiatley think of red lips. You can never go wrong with a classic matte finish, blue toned, red lipstick for the holiday season. This one is my personal fave.It stays on for a long time, It's relatively comfortable on the lips for being a matte formula, and the colour is stunning. Nars also has some beautiful lip colours perfect for winter.

Urban Decay Original Naked Palette
A staple holiday look is a gold smokey eye, and it's so pretty when you pair it with a rich red lip colour, like the mac russian red lipstick i mentioned above. My palette of choice to get that golden eye look? the original urban decay naked palette. There are lots of other neutral toned palletes available on the market today if you're looking to create this look and don't own the naked palette. But I happen to hae this one in my collection and think it's perfect. It has lots of warm gold shades and rich browns to create a beautiful holiday makeup look. The pigmentation is great, and it's easy to apply and to blend.

Lashes
Lashes add some instant glam to any makeup look, so they are especially perfect for a holiday makeup look. They add just a little extra bit of drama to a look, taking your holiday looks to the next level.

Fresh Sugar Lip balm And Lush Bubblegum Lip Polish
When winter arrives, so do dry, chapped cracking lips. To combat this my favorite products are the Lush bubblegum lip scrub, and the Fresh sugar lip balm. The scrub sloughs off dry rough skin on the lips, plus it tastes delicious. The Fresh sugar lip balm is an ultra hydrating formula, I've never felt my lips be softer in my life than when I've followed this regimen.

Highlight
To me, a good highlight is an essential part of any makeup look regardless of the season, but a gold toned highlight looks especially beautiful in the winter-time, it'll complement your gold toned eye looks, and cast a beautiful glow on the skin, especially under the lighing of string lights, and christmas candles, which create a softer and more radiant effect on the skin

A good hydrating face mask
I like to combst winter dryness by changing out my skincare for heavier and richer products that are higher in lipids. I also make sure to regularly use a face mask for that extra boost of hydration. you can purchase single use ones at the pharmacy for only a few dollars, but usually around the holidays many skin care brands will come out with gift sets featurin their best masks, so that's another option and it's nice if you're not used to masks so that you can try out a few and find your favorites without paying for a full size

Thats it for my holiday makeup essentials, we hope that you enjoyed this post and got some ideas for holiday makeup looks and products, thanks for reading and happy holidays from us at blush sugar

Let me start by saying i've never hated anyone who hasn't given me reason too.

If you hear discrimanation about gender, colour, you stand up but how many times have you heard thats retarded or oh its just anxiety when there a little nervous.

Here is how anxiety feels; your heart starts beatimg fast, its hard to breath. You feel as if everything will go wrong. Anxiety is caused by nature and nurture. Its caused by your bodys reaction to danger, fight or flight.

To people who have not leared about the struggles and the suffering of people with mental illness. Don't be mad they didn't know so they don't understand just like how we who suffer don't know how to cope its no ones fault.

so today I'm going to be talking all about my pamper evening routine,, i try to do this about once a week, usually on a Saturday, or Sunday. It's the perfect treat after a stressful week, and a great way to recharge, and to treat yourself without the cost of going to a spa or salon.

I start out by washing my face, so that it's cleansed and ready for treatments. Lately I've been using coconut oil, it's inexpensive. about twenty dollars for a jar that'll last you at least a year. Plus, its full of fatty acids and vitamin e, which are hydrating and repairing

after my skin is clean i actually use the coconut oil again.. as a hair mask! it's super hydrating, and leaves your hair soft and shiny. I take about a tablespoon for each side of my head, rub it in my hands until it starts to melt into an oil, then I slather my hair in it, throw it in a bun and leave that in for about an hour.

while my hair is being treated, I like to start working on my hands and feet. For my feet ill soak them for about 5 minutes to soften the thickened skin, then I'll go in with a foot file to lightly remove the callus, so my feet are nice and soft! then I'll trim my nails, push back my cuticles and nip them, put on a polish, and finish off with some cream. The polish I've been loving on my toes recently is CND vynilux polish in 'butterfly queen' its the perfect hot pink barbie pink with an intense pink and blue glitter in it, its opaque in one coat, and lasts for weeks without chipping!

For my hands i shape the nails, push back and cut my cuticles, then put on polish. Today i decided I wanted to match my toes and used butterfly queen by CND

after that I'll run a bubble bath, using whatever lush products I have on hand. ill usually spend about 30 minutes in the bath before i take a quick shower, rinse the coconut oil out of my hair and exfoliate and wash my body.

After that I apply a body lotion, slip on some comfy pyjamas, put on a night cream and eye treatment and head off to sleep, all relaxed and ready for a night of beauty sleep

I hope you enjoyed learning what i do for a pamper night, thanks for reading from blushsugar

Hey everyone, so today I'll be sharing my top 3 MAC lipsticks, MAC is the most prevalent brand in my lipstick collection. I tend to favour them because of how reliable the quality is, and while they are a bit pricier than a drug store brand, they aren't as expensive as a luxury brand product, who know's maybe my top 3 will end up becoming your favourites too!

Brave
Brave is a satin finish, it's a soft mauve toned rose shade, This colour is a few shades different than my natural lip colour and the perfect 'your lips but better' shade. It's satin finish has a natural appearance on the lips, I also find it makes my lips look slightly fuller. It's rumoured to be Kylie Jenner's favourite lipstick colour. and it give's off that much coveted 90's vibe without being over the top

Vegas Volt
Vegas volt is an amplified crème formula, the colour is pigmented, applies evenly, and is non- drying on the lips. the colour is a bold coral. I sometimes have rouble with corals either being to muted and pastel toned which can wash you out, or being way to orange, and looking a bit strange on the lips. This one is a perfect balance, it's my go to summer lipstick because the warm tones in it accentuates the golden tones in my skin and brings warmth to my complexion. It's bright enough to be considered a fun colour, but not so bold that you'll see it a mile away.

Russian Red
Russian red is a matte finish. It is a classic blue toned red, it's the perfect winter red and a favourite around the holiday season. the blue toned helps teeth to appear whiter which is always a plus. The colour is intense and applies evenly, but because it is a matte finish it can feel a bit dry on the lips, it's not to much of an issue but if you find it settling into lines and dry skin, I'd recommend exfoliating the lips and applying a lip balm before wearing this one

So there you have it! my top 3 mac lipsticks, thanks for reading,

What is a dry skin? how can you help it? Today I'm going to be answering these questions

What is a dry skin?

a dry skin is a skin that is in hypo secretion. there is a lack of sebum being secreted from the sebaceous glands, and a lack of oils and protection on the skin.
how can you recognize a dry skin?
you can recognize a dry skin if it has no visible ostia, desquamation, a matte complexion, a dull appearence, and secretes no oil at all throughout the day.

How to treat a dry skin?

because a dry skin is not secreting enough, it needs to be stimulated so it will cause increased bloodflow, collagen production, and cell turnover. this can be done through facial massage, exfoliation, and treatments using electrical currents. Exfoliation is also important because a dry skin generally has a dry senseation and desquamation, so exfoliationg will give it a smoother texture, and by removing exess corneocytes, it makes the skin more receptive to product, and is easier to treat. A dry skin also needs nourishment, The skin is lacking in lipids so it is important to provide it with fats, or oils. you can use face oils and serums, and also diet modifications can help. take shorter showers and wash your face in cooler water, as hot water is drying. make sure not to use products that contain alcohol. Consuming alcohol, caffeine, and certain mecdications can also make skin more prone to dryness.

Is dry skin the same as dehydrated skin?

No. A dry skin is lacking in oils and fats, because the sebaceous gland is not producing enough. a dehydrated skin is lacking water and in fact, has very little to do with the sebaceous gland at all. it is very possible to have an oily skin with dehydration

Somehow Christmas is already less than one month away! that means it's time to start thinking about gifts, we've compiled a few stocking stuffer ideas for the beauty fanatic in your life (or maybe just for yourself)

Candy
everyone loves candy! It's an inexpensive option that'll definitely make the recipient smile, lots of brands do holiday versions of their original candy as well, so it'll keep in the holiday theme and should only cost you a few dollars

Nail polish
nail polish can really make a dent in your wallet after a while if your a nail lover like me. picking up a few in colours they've been wanting to try is a thoughtful gift, and something they'll use.

Hair accessories
these are an essential if you have hair- which i'm assuming the majority of you reading this do. hair ties, clips, or a nice brush would be a welcome addition to anyone's stocking. I recommend the tangle teezer. it's a bit pricey (CAD$20.00 on sephora's website) so it may not be something people will want to buy for themselves, but it de-tangles hair so quickly and effortlessly. Your recipient will be very thankful they have this on bad hair days

Makeup bag
I love make-up bags, but hate buying them, I feel a bit bad spending $20.00 on a piece of fabric to sit in my purse and hold make-up. So receiving that for a holiday is always nice, my favourite one of the moment is called the ' glitter,gold, and everything bold make-up pouch from the Sephora collection, It's huge, it could hold all of my make-up for a trip but its relatively flat so it doesn't take up to much room in a bag, plus the gold glitter and the quote are adorable!

lip balm
winter is the season of dryness, as an esthetician it means more clients coming in for facials, because everyone is just so dry! from the cold wind to heaters, it's just an all-around bad time for skin. So a lip balm would certainly be a nice thing to include in anyone's stocking.

Hand cream
As I mentioned above, winter means dry skin, and that includes your hands, a hand cream is a nice size to fit in a stocking, you can find super cheap one's at the drug store, or you can even find one's from luxury skin care brands. so you can customize it to your budget, and pick out a sent they'll enjoy.

Earphones
these always end up going missing or breaking, so having a back up pair is always nice to have on hand, perfect for listening to Christmas music

That's it for our stocking stuffer ideas, we hope this gave you some inspiration, happy holidays from Blushsugar!

This tag was going around you tube a few years ago, so I decided to do it

1: What are you wearing?
my fiances black sweatpants and a black tee shirt.
2: Ever been in love?
yes, I'm engaged so I'd hope so lol
3: Ever had a terrible breakup?
nope
4: How tall are you?
i'm 5'3
5: How much do you weigh?
101 pounds
6: Any tattoos?
not yet
7: Any piercings?
just my ears for now
8: OTP?
me and my fiance
9: Favorite show?
weeds
10: Favorite bands?
metallica,halestorm,five finger death punvh, three days grace, paramore
11: Something you miss? .
my fiance
12: Favorite song?
right now probably cyanide by metallica
13: How old are you?
i'll be 19 in 4 days
14: Zodiac sign?
sagitarius
15: Quality you look for in a partner?
born on november 22nd, long hair, tattoos, stick and poke tattoos all over his leg, smart, caring, and overall the best person ever.. my fiance.
16: Favorite Quote?
trust your struggle
17: Favorite actor?
reese witherspoon
18: Favorite color?
blush pink, copper, grey
19: Loud music or soft?
loud
20: Where do you go when you’re sad?
my bed
21: How long does it take you to shower?
20 minutes
22: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?
usually about 4 minutes lol, but if i'm actually trying to look like a decent human being then about an hour and a half
23: Ever been in a physical fight?
yes
24: Turn on?
my fiance
25: Turn off?
anything else
26: The reason I joined Youtube?
blogger not a youtuber, and I got fired from my job, had a lot of extra time, and figured why not
27: Fears?
never finishing school lol
28: Last thing that made you cry?
failing my footcare exam
29: Last time you said you loved someone?
when I spoke to my fiance this morning
30: Meaning behind your YouTube Name?
blog* nothing really, I wanted something girly and that's what I thought of
31: Last book you read?
the product handbook for my face care class
32: The book you’re currently reading?
nothing right now
33: Last show you watched?
skin wars
34: Last person you talked to?
my fiance
35: The relationship between you and the person you last texted?
my best friend
36: Favorite food?
pizza
37: Place you want to visit?
england, bali, the maldives
38: Last place you were?
my balcony smoking a cigarette
39: Do you have a crush?
yes, and he likes me back, so much im engaged to him
40: Last time you kissed someone?
October 3rd
41: Last time you were insulted?
not sure actually
42: Favorite flavor of sweet?
sour
43: What instruments do you play??
none
44: Favorite piece of jewelery?
chokers
45: Last sport you played?
does napping count?
46: Last song you sang?
don't sing
47: Favorite chat up line?
I'm engaged, so the only person I chat up is my fiance lol
48: Have you ever used it?
again, i'm engaged
49: Last time you hung out with anyone?
went shopping with my best friend last week
50: Who should answer these questions next?
anyone who wants to lol

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