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To Prime Or Not To Prime?
Makeup artists say it's a must, but for those of us with hectic lives and limited budgets, are eye, lip and face primers really worth it? Right now there's an influx of lash primers on the market intended to condition, thicken and promote growth. Are you getting swept up in the craze?
Reader Review of the Day: Almay Bright Eyes Duo Eye Base and Concealer
If you're a regular Bella reader, then you'll know that I'm all about the multitasking products. Reader Supercoolnat really likes her Almay Bright Eyes Duo Eye Base and Concealer ($9), which works to mask undereye circles, as well as prime the lids for makeup. Here's what she had to say about it:
While I've successfully used other concealers for other parts of my face, I've never been satisfied with how they work under my eyes.
How-To: Seven Ways to Lay Off the Foundation
With warm weather just around the corner, perhaps you're thinking about laying off the foundation to let your skin shine through. So, how can you make your complexion look nice and even — without a cakey effect — while allowing your natural skin to peep through? It's all about formulation and technique, my friend.
Dear Bella: Can I Use a Primer With Tinted Moisturizer?
Earlier today, I received the following email from a reader: "I've recently discovered the wonders of makeup primer. I love the soft, silky way it makes my skin feel, and my powder foundation glides on effortlessly. But before shelling out the bucks for a full size bottle of primer, I wanted to know if it would also work with my alternate form of foundation — those tinted ones that are part moisturizer?
Which Makeup Primer Style Do you Prefer?
We all know how important it is to prep your sin before you apply foundation. I always opt for a smooth and creamy base style because the moist and dewy look makes me feel oily and dirty instead of ethereal and glowing.
Also, I've totally ruled out the matte look because of my rather large pores.
Doing Drugstore: Revlon Age Defying Instant Firming Face Primer
As you may know, I often get to chat with makeup artists about what tricks they use to create beautiful makeup palettes. Continually, I hear about primers, primers, primers. And you know what?
Primer: Vermicomposting
Vermicomposting, or vermiculture, is a method of composting that uses worms, either red wigglers or red earthworms, in addition to bacteria, as a catalyst for the decomposition of organic waste. It can occur on a large (tons) or small scale, but it's particularly suited to kitchen composting, where space is limited. To set up a vermicompost, you first must find a bin, anything from a reused plastic bucket to a retailer compost bin, that has holes in the sides to allow air to flow, and a spout that can be opened or closed or holes in the bottom to drain into a collection tray.
A Philosophical Approach To Shine-Free Skin
Brand-new from Philosophy is a range of mattifying skincare products called Never Let Them See You Shine. Each of the three items aim to cut down sebum production and reduce the look of oily skin, while leaving your face feeling refreshed. The light blue formulas have a minty, sea-inspired scent and are best suited for those with oily and acne-prone sensitive skin.
Do You Use Makeup Primers?
Makeup primers are a relatively recent invention, but they've become indispensable for some women. They create an even base for foundation, creating the illusion of smoother skin. Then again, they're one more step in an already lengthy routine.
Primer: All About Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas, which is present in low levels in the air and produced when fossil fuels are burned. When inhaled, high levels of carbon monoxide can cause "dizziness, mental confusion, severe headaches, nausea, and fainting on mild exertion," but it can ultimately result in unconsciousness, permanent brain damage, and death. It may enter your home through fireplaces, heaters, hot water heaters, gas stoves and ovens, cars running in attached garages, grills (propane, gas or charcoal), kerosene heaters, and dryers with clogged ductwork.
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