Happy Saturday, beautiful friend. Well, I gotta pat myself on the back because I made a pact with myself on Monday to put on a little makeup every day, and I actually did it!
It was a small self-care act that did me some good, and in the process, I was reminded by my pan of Laura Mercier Chai blush just how lovely it is to wear some color on your cheeks.
Chai, by the way is a powder blush, but I’ve been turning it into a cream blush with a very simple tweak!
I run a blush brush across the pan, and then mix the blush powder on the back of my hand with MAC Strobe Cream to create a cream blush.
Try it sometime with your favorite blush and liquid highlighter, and let me know how it goes!
This weekend is the first weekend I’ve had since June when I haven’t felt like there was something urgent on the horizon to tend to. I mean, I do have a few items left over from camping last weekend to put away; seriously, why does that last camping trip of the summer take so much out of me?
Other than organizing Connor’s items for the new school year, which I ordered last month to avoid doing back-to-school stuff last minute, I don’t really have a lot to tend to today. The thought of a Saturday that’s open to possibility is making me almost short circuit. What even is free time? LOL!
What are you up to this weekend? I hope you’re enjoying the last bit of summer.
This week’s beauty reading
- I’m currently on a blush kick, which is why I’m taking note of Allure’s 13 best blush sticks for a lit-from-within glow.
- While we’re on the subject of blush, here are some liquid blushes to consider.
- Some blush for medium and deep skin tones.
- Of course Chanel would be on this list of best blushes of 2023!
- The best blushes for dry skin? I’m so there.
- Apparently I need to be manifesting a writing gig with Rare Beauty, because Selena Gomez has reportedly sold $70 million in blush.
- Stained glass blush is a thing.
OK, now I want all of ’em
A makeup look for those who like to keep it simple
Lots of steps which I probably wouldn’t do, but I enjoyed watching the process
I think I’m going to need that brown shadow
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Mmmm I love no-plan weekends! Hope your no-plan Saturday was satisfying. Currently my best blush is a MAC lipstick that was too dark for my lips from the Black Panther collection! And I swear Grace with makeup on looks like my cousin and without makeup looks like my sister! Do Filipinas just all look related to each other? 😄