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4 Useful Tips to Deal with Facial Eczema

Apr 10
2 min

4 Useful Tips to Deal with Facial Eczema

Look in the mirror and notice some redness on your face? Have dry, itchy flakes along with the redness? Then, you may be dealing with eczema. Unlike traditional facial dryness, eczema can be extremely uncomfortable and can even feel crusty and blistering. For some, their symptoms go away in a matter of two weeks. However, facial eczema could last much longer, interrupting daily skincare routines and causing insecurities. Eczema is a difficult skin condition, however, fortunat

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5 Best Eyeliners for Oily Eyelids

Apr 8
2 min

5 Best Eyeliners for Oily Eyelids

It's difficult enough to apply eyeliner without having to worry about greasy lids ruining your job. It’s a pain in the ass when you’re fully ready with your makeup for a date night but realize your eyeliner is halfway up your eyelid three hours later. Instead of giving up, you could look for an eyeliner that is suitable for oily lids. Something long-lasting and transfer-proof, regardless of how glossy things get. 5 Top Best Eyeliners Eyeko Black Magic Liquid Eyeliner For thre

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Face Powder for Oily Skin

Mar 27
3 min

Face Powder for Oily Skin

Have a hard time getting makeup to stay on oily skin? It probably feels like your makeup is melting off your face instead of sticking to it. Finding the right face powders should do the trick for getting makeup to stay. There are many different types of face powders that will help set your makeup. Surprisingly there is a major difference between finishing powder and translucent powder. Still confused on what the difference is between the products? Once you figure out which po

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Help Your Skin Glow!

Mar 25
2 min

Help Your Skin Glow!

What Causes Dull Skin? Dehydration Your skin's look will be affected if you don't drink enough water. In fact, a research study discovered a substantial relationship between adequate hydration and good skin. Drinking lots of water will assist to keep the skin's surface hydrated. Applying a moisturizing face serum can also aid in the binding of moisture in your skin's top layers. Lack of moisturizer Skipping moisturizer (especially when your skin is dry) can have a negative im

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M is for Moisturize

Mar 18
3 min

M is for Moisturize

Prepping your skin before applying makeup is a very important step in any beauty routine. However, it seems that no matter how many moisturizers and serums you use, your skin still feels dry, dull, and flat. Applying foundation on dry skin causes it to not sit well, showing cracks and creases in the skin. It is just as difficult to find foundations that not only even out skin tones but moisturize your skin as well. Foundations that double as a moisturizer and cover-up may see

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Mask Acne Hacks

Mar 10
3 min

Mask Acne Hacks

Beginning to notice acne spots on your face where your mask usually is? For those who have to wear masks for long periods of time for work or for travel, it is very likely for blemishes and acne to pop up along the areas of your face your mask covers. Wearing a mask everywhere all the time has become the new normal, and “Maskne” is now a common result of constantly wearing masks that many people struggle with. Although maskne appears to be an unfortunate lasting side effect o

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Age Like Fine Wine

Mar 9
2 min

Age Like Fine Wine

Our skin ages as we become older. While growing older is a blessing, not every woman is ready for her age to appear on her face. According to Harvard experts, those who feel elderly age more quickly. Another form of aging that affects our skin is premature aging caused by environmental and lifestyle decisions, which can be combated by anti-aging skincare ingredients. While you can't go back in time, there are some ways to appear as though you have. Signs of Aging - Wrinkles -

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Top 5 Beauty Hits Thanks to TikTok

Jan 14
2 min

Top 5 Beauty Hits Thanks to TikTok

TikTok, the platform that brings together many generations, is a miracle. Whether you’re into sports, manifestation, or keeping up with the news, there’s a niche for everyone to enjoy on the platform. It’s also been a great source of organic advertisements thanks to users who promote specific products, especially within the beauty world. These products not only have changed the game for skincare and makeup gurus around the world but are creating a buzz around beauty trends li

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Rise of K-Beauty in the West

Dec 1, 2021
2 min

Rise of K-Beauty in the West

With the growing popularity of Korean dramas and music (think worldwide superstars BTS), it is no wonder that the magic that keeps our favorite celebrities’ complexion crystal-clear is also gaining traction. That magic is Korean beauty, also known simply as K-beauty. Originating from South Korea, K-beauty has hit the globe by storm. Ever since it entered the US market in 2011 with the arrival of Dr. Jart+, K-beauty has grown exponentially, the industry worth $10.2 billion in

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How the LGBTQIA+ Influencers Change the Beauty Industry!

Oct 27, 2021
3 min

How the LGBTQIA+ Influencers Change the Beauty Industry!

In order to discuss the LGBTQIA+ movement in the context of the beauty industry, we first must touch base on the history of beauty trends. Beauty standards have been around for as long as humanity has, whether it was exemplified by the ancient Egyptians' heavy kohl eye makeup or scarlet-lipped, blonde bombshells like Marilyn Monroe. (Read our last article to learn more about beauty trends through the decades!) These standards defined what was cool, meaning anyone who did not

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Beauty and the Ages- Cultural Influences on Beauty Trends

Oct 20, 2021
5 min

Beauty and the Ages- Cultural Influences on Beauty Trends

From the seductive red lip of the 50s, technicolor eyeshadows of the 80s, and the orange, fake tan of the 2000s, each decade had a striking beauty trend that took the world by storm. While they are all iconic, many of them did not live past their time-- such as Twiggy's clumpy lash look or mullets (oh, Beastie Boys, that was a huge mistake). Formed by cultural influences, trends come and go even as our society changes with each passing year. While each decade was dominated by

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Celebrity Skin Care Videos: A View on How to Achieve Hollywood Skin

Oct 15, 2021
2 min

Celebrity Skin Care Videos: A View on How to Achieve Hollywood Skin

We either love them or hate them. We often see the faces of actors and actresses with glowing skin and flawless makeup. It’s easy to wonder just what is their daily skincare routine and how do they apply their makeup? While it is fairly obvious that celebrities have makeup artists and professionals at their side to keep them looking flawless, some have decided to reveal their personal skincare routines. Through Vogue’s Beauty Secrets videos, celebrities discuss the products t

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Trend of Skinimalism - Less is More!

Aug 26, 2021
3 min

Trend of Skinimalism - Less is More!

Before the pandemic, most people had skincare routines that lasted 30 minutes to an hour, probably with ten routine steps. However, a new beauty trend is evolving, advocating a natural, minimal, or no makeup look – Skinimalism! What is Skinimalism? Skinimalism, also known as skin minimalism, is the most recent beauty trend in 2021. But this isn't your typical beauty fad that relates to shaving your brows or coloring your hair lighter; instead, this approach emphasizes the con

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The Post-Pandemic Beauty Era

Aug 19, 2021
3 min

The Post-Pandemic Beauty Era

COVID-19 caused a significant stir in the global beauty industry. Sales reduced, and many stores were closed. However, the industry adapted considerable to the challenge, with companies flexible enough to quickly change from the manufacture of beauty products to hand sanitizers, cleaning products, and providing free beauty services or discounts to frontline workers. Meanwhile, industry executives may need to be creative to sustain their businesses post-pandemic. Pre-COVID-19,

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Natural Beauty is Making a Come-Back!

Jul 29, 2021
1 min

Natural Beauty is Making a Come-Back!

After a year of hiding our faces under masks, face acne is now a major concern. With more people opting to wear minimal make-up due to face masks, natural beauty has become the go-to look. The past trends of heavy “Instagram” make-up are fading away as people are opting for wearing very little to no make-up at all. This has caused a higher investment in skin-care products. An increased focus on skincare is also a result of people staying home for months, choosing comfort over

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Gen Z are Eco-conscious Consumers

Jul 28, 2021
1 min

Gen Z are Eco-conscious Consumers

Growing up in a period where environmental and animal protection is a dominated topic around the world, Gen Z are the best examples of eco-conscious consumers. They have a preference over buying ethical, natural, and sustainable products as well as stronger loyalty towards brands whose values consist of environmental and ethical responsibility. Gen Z show an eco-friendly emphasis on ingredients. According to the study conducted by Compose[d], 65% of Gen Z and Millennials say

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Gen Z is the "Skintellectual" Generation

Jul 7, 2021
1 min

Gen Z is the "Skintellectual" Generation

What does “Skintellectual” mean? The Skintellectual generation is a generation of self-educated and knowledge-hungry consumers who are interested in not only the ingredients and science behind their skincare products, but also the brand culture and values. Gen Zers are the defining example of the skintellectual generation. Multiple research results have shown that Gen Z started using skincare products earlier than other generations. A survey by The Pull Agency found that 60%

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Asian American Cosmetics Brands

May 26, 2021
2 min

Asian American Cosmetics Brands

As you know, Blingy is a technology startup founded by an Asian woman and is working on launching our first beauty rating application. As we are developing our beauty app and given the social issues going around the world right now, we wanted to take some time to acknowledge some successful beauty brands with Asian American founders and hopefully raise some more awareness on their achievements. Here are 3 Asian American beauty brands we want to introduce to you! Em Cosmetics:

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Black-owned Skincare Brands

May 25, 2021
2 min

Black-owned Skincare Brands

Did you realized that having 20 shades foundation and 5 different colors of setting powder are more common in the beauty industry now? Not only cosmetics, as building a supportive, inclusive beauty community has become a major topic, more skincare brands are also expanding their product lines and formulas to include all skin colors. So today, we want to shout out to some of our favorite black-owned skincare brands that hope to make women of color feel empowered to celebrate t

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