For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
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Just because someone has a different point of view, perspective, or culture does not give us the right to disregard, look down on, or ignore their presence.
Just because we disagree with what someone else believes doesn’t mean we have a right to treat them insensitively or with anything other than love and kindness.
There’s so much anxiety, unrest, and strife in our world! We have made things all about which side we’re on, you against me, us against them. I’m right, so you are automatically wrong.
When it comes right down to it, we are all people, we are all imperfectly flawed. We all make mistakes.
We are all different. These differences are what make us special. These differences are not what makes us weaker or less than.
It often seems hopeless, as if bad people are getting rewarded, and it seems that hate will win. In the end, doing the right thing is still the best thing to do and being kind is still worthwhile.
So while I cannot change a lot of things about the world, I can be kind to those I interact with. I can smile at, and acknowledge those around me. I don’t want to stand by and do nothing!
What can we all do?
Be a friend.
Smile.
Be kind.
Get over your self, get out of your own way!
Choose happiness, choose joy!
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Today’s tip is about how to apply your bronzer to get the best results.
I am so pale, therefore, I NEED bronzer! Along with blush and mascara, it is one of those magical makeup products that can be applied quickly and simply, yet will instantly add life to your face.
Here are my tips on how to get the best results from your bronzer application.
For shimmery formulas, only apply to the higher points of the face, similar to how you would apply highlighter.
Keep in mind that even if you are using the world’s best makeup, if you don’t use the correct technique it’s not going to look good on you.
Three of my current favorite bronzers are:
Be sure to come back for next week’s Tip Tuesday about the correct technique for blush application. The following Tip Tuesdays we’ll be discussing highlighter application.
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Today’s tip is about the difference between contour and bronzer
While both bronzer and contour products are usually a shade of brown, and they both go on the face, they are actually quite different.
Bronzers are generally warm-toned with orange or red undertones. It is used to add warmth and life to the face in the areas that the sun would naturally hit your skin: the top of your forehead, nose, and cheeks.
Contour products are usually cool toned. The areas where the contour product is applied are the temples across the forehead at the hairline under the cheekbones and jawline, around the nose and under the lips.
While matte bronzers can be used for contour it is not ideal since contour is designed to mimic shadows on the face and not to warm up the completion.
Two of my current favorite contour products are:
Three of my current favorite bronzers are:
Be sure to come back for next week’s Tip Tuesday about the correct technique for bronzer application as well as the following Tip Tuesdays we’ll be discussing blush and highlighter application.
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I have been using the Loreal Revitalift Intensive Anti-aging Day cream Moisturizer for about six months now. Along with a few other skin care products in my routine, I have seen a huge improvement in my skin’s overall condition.
The product claims are “Visibly reduce wrinkles. Re-firm skin. Smooth skin’s texture.” I’m not going to say that it has made my “wrinkles” and fine lines go away, or maybe even lessen, but I feel as if using this moisturizer consistently has helped to make my skin look brighter and more youthful. I have not noticed any “re-firming” but I have noticed an increased smoothness to my skin’s overall texture.
It is a medium consistency off-white cream that absorbs quickly into the skin making it perfect for being worn under makeup. It provides a deep moisture to the skin without feeling thick, greasy, or heavy on the skin. Not too much is needed, and I find that if I apply too much at once it does seem to ball up on itself.
“Visibly reduce wrinkles. Re-firm skin. Smooth skin’s texture.
Over 10,000 women across the US said they trust it.*
Try it yourself today and see why. #RevitaliftChallenge
*Out of 14,000 women who were polled after using a complimentary Revitalift Triple Power moisturizer for 2x a day for 14 days
L’Oréal Paris Revitalift presents its beloved anti-aging moisturizer to address multiple key signs of aging skin. Formulated with Pro-Xylane and Hyaluronic, this intensive moisturizer visibly firms, smooths, and hydrates for younger-looking skin in just 1 week.
See results or your money back, guaranteed.**
*Money back guarantee, up to $24.99 (sales tax will not be refunded). Restrictions apply. For details, call 1-800-630-5585.* Valid in the 50 U.S/D.C. and only on purchase of a Revitalift Triple Power skin care product made between 8/14/17 and 12/31/17 with original store receipt. Request must be postmarked by 1/29/18 and received by 2/12/18. Void where prohibited. Limit 1 refund per person and per household.
How To
Every morning and evening, smooth over the face, neck, and jawline until thoroughly absorbed. For best results, use with other Revitalift products.
Ingredients
AQUA / WATER • GLYCERIN • ISOHEXADECANE • ISOPROPYL ISOSTEARATE • HYDROXYPROPYL TETRAHYDROPYRANTRIOL • ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE • PROPYLENE GLYCOL • NYLON-12 • OCTYLDODECANOL • CETYL ALCOHOL • AMMONIUM POLYACRYLDIMETHYLTAURAMIDE / AMMONIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE • BEHENYL ALCOHOL • DIMETHICONE • C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN • PEG-100 STEARATE • STEARIC ACID • STEARYL ALCOHOL • ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL • TRIETHANOLAMINE • CETEARYL ALCOHOL • CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE • SODIUM HYALURONATE • PALMITIC ACID • ADENOSINE • DISODIUM EDTA • DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE • HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID • CAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACID • LAURETH-7 • POLYACRYLAMIDE • POLYETHYLENE • METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE • METHYLPARABEN • PHENOXYETHANOL • CI 15985 / YELLOW 6 • CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 • CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE • MICA • LINALOOL • ISOEUGENOL • LIMONENE • CITRONELLOL • BENZYL ALCOHOL • PARFUM / FRAGRANCE”
What about you? Have you ever tried this Loreal Revitalift Intensive Anti-aging Day cream Moisturizer?
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Did you know that Walmart has it’s own subscription beauty box? Yup, they do! It is a quarterly box and only costs $5 a season.
Walmart technically calls it a “sample box” and says that the box itself is free and the $5 is a flat rate for shipping and handling. Either way, the box costs $5 each season.
In your Walmart Beauty Box, you can expect to find around 7-9 samples. Sometimes there are even a few full-sized makeup samples.
How does it work?
The Walmart beauty box website says
“Each subscriber will be charged upon receiving an order confirmation (locking in your box for the season).
If you do not receive an order confirmation, please check your account information to make sure the payment and shipping information in your account is up to date (as well as check your junk mail). Following the order confirmation email is a shipping confirmation, once you receive the shipping confirmation email you can expect a delivery within 5-10 business days. Each seasonal Beauty Box is a limited edition and may sell out at any time. Note: Beauty products may vary by box.”
There are two different types of boxes available, the classic and the trendsetter. Up until recently, only one box could be sent per email address, but that has been changed. I now receive both boxes.
Here is what I got in this season’s boxes:
4 sample products and 4 foil packets product 2 perfume samples
One of the things we got in this season’s Trendsetter box is a Donkey Milk Sleeping Mask. Sounds weird and pretty interesting at the same time.
6 sample sized products. I’m not super impressed with these boxes, especially considering I know what I used to receive in these boxes last year…
Seriously though, where is the Dove deodorant? I think that I have gotten 9 so far, so I was expecting another one to make it an even 10! 😉
So that you can get an idea of what is usually included in the beauty boxes I have added a few of the recent past Walmart beauty boxes.
Here is what I received in my Summer 2017 Classic Box
Here is what I received in my Summer 2017 Trendsetter Box
Here is what I received in my Spring 2017 Trendsetter Box
Here is what I received in my Spring 2017 Classic Box a special “Me Moment” box
For only $5USD four times a year, this is a great subscription box to receive.
What about you? do you get this Walmart Beauty Box? Do you get any other subscription bags/boxes that are worth trying out? Let me know in the comments below.
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Boxy charm is a$21/month/box subscription that includes 5 luxury and indie brand products. Instead of sample sizes like some other subscription boxes/bags, Boxycharm has full sized products. It ships to the US and Canada.
Each month the value of the box is usually over $120. It is a great way to try out different higher priced brands without spending a lot of money. I’ve received products from brands such as Tarte, Cover Fx, Becca, Dr. Brandt, and Bare Minerals.
I love that they include a card with the product’s info and pricing on it. There are usually a few product variations each month between the boxes that are sent out. This month there were three different possible boxes. I got box number one, as indicated by the number 1 in the lower right-hand corner of the info card.
Here is what I got in my box this month:
“BelláPierre’s professional color correcting concealer palette is formulated with rich creamy good for your skin ingredients. Helping create a flawless healthy complexion.”
Thankfully I don’t usually need to color correct my skin, so I’m not into this at all. I would never pay $30 for this, but the box is still a great value despite this being a giveaway product for me. It smells exactly like a box of crayons.
FYI: Orange is great for masking dark circles under the eyes. Green is helpful for diminishing redness, and the purple shade is supposed to help to give brightness to the skin. Remember that if you color correct, you need to have really good high coverage foundation and concealer as well.
“With super soft, dense synthetic bristles, this brush can be used with both powder and cream blushes, and provides medium to full coverage for a more dramatic finish.”
It is incredibly soft, but a bit dense to be used as a blush brush. It is still a great brush that I’m sure I will be using for something else.
“A jet-black mascara that has a molded brush that grabs and coats even the tiniest lashes for 2700% more volume.”
Ummm, 2700% more volume? Is that even a measurable amount.
I’m not really a big fan of the brush on this mascara. It is the type that has the stiff plastic bristles. 
I love tarte! It is probably one of my top 5 all-time favorite makeup brands. The packaging is super sleek! I can’t decide if I love or hate this mascara…when I first put it on my lashes look amazing! Then as the day goes on it just kinda disappears. I don’t know where it goes? It doesn’t flake or smudge, it just vanishes. At work the other day, I looked into the mirror and it looked as if I forgot to apply mascara to my lashes. I was not happy about that! Has anyone else used this mascara and had that happen?
“Treat your cheeks to a multi-dimensional, natural flush with this RealHer Blush Kit- Be Fearless, Be Limitless”
While I personally don’t own anything else from the brand Real Her, I know that they have included products in past Boxycharm boxes. I don’t know how popular this brand is because through Boxycharm is the only other time that I have heard of them.
This blush kit features 3 shades: sparkly pink-fearless, matte peach-limitless, and shimmering bronze-unstoppable. They are not very pigmented, but can be built up. So if you are someone that doesn’t like a lot of blush, these would be great fo you!
“A highly pigmented liquid lipstick that provides a radiant metallic finish, nice comfortable creamy texture, and a citrus cordial flavor.”
Pretty Vulgar has some gorgeous packaging! I feel like their prices are a bit high, but that being said…I’m almost considering buying another one of these liquid lipsticks and I usually hate liquid lipstick.
I have fallen madly in love with this My Lips Are Sealed lightweight liquid lipsticks. I have the shade 105 Weeping Willow. It’s a beautiful rosy bronze shade. The formula is so awesome and comfortable. These are available in 8 shades at Sephora
Originally, I was only planning on getting Boxy Charm for three months, I have loved everything so much so far that I signed on for another three months. This is my 5th Boxycharm Box, one more to go. Not sure if I am going to continue after January, I am thinking about trying out FabFitFun next. I’ll keep you posted!
Do you get BoxyCharm? Did you get something different than I did? Do you get any other monthly subscription bags/boxes that are worth trying out? Let me know in the comments below.
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Today’s tip is about how to make a simple gift seems special!
The holiday season can get quite hectic! There are so many things that need to be checked off the to-do list! Simplify your gift giving by breaking up gift sets to make personalized gifts for several different people.
I found these great gift sets at Trader Joes. Break them down into individual items, mix and match…
add in some delicious and super cute chocolate…
Put all these items into a gift bag with some pretty tissue paper and you will have a beautifully personalized gift that took you mere minutes to prepare.
You can do this with any type of pre-packaged gift set. There are all kinds available to choose from this time of year: lipstick, nail polish, eyeshadows, lotions and more.
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This song has been running through my head the last few days. I love that God can take someone who is broken and still use me!
If grace was a kingdom
I stopped at the gate
Thinking I don’t deserve to pass through after all the mistakes that I’ve made
Oh but I heard a whisper
As Heaven bent down
Said, “Child, don’t you know that the first will be last and the last get a crown”
Now I’m just a beggar in the presence of a King
I wish I could bring so much more
But if it’s true You use broken things
Then here I am Lord, I’m all Yours
The pages of history they tell me it’s true.
That it’s never the perfect; it’s always the ones with the scars that You use
It’s the rebels and the prodigals; it’s the humble and the weak
All the misfit heroes You chose
Tell me there’s hope for sinners like me
Now I’m just a beggar in the presence of a King
I wish I could bring so much more
But if it’s true You use broken things
Then here I am Lord, I’m all Yours
Grace is a kingdom
With gates open wide
There’s a seat at the table just waiting for you
So, come on inside
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Loreal Blow Dry It Quick Dry Primer Spray
For a while, I have been going back and forth between growing my hair out and cutting it into a pixie cut. As for now, the longer hair is winning…
Since I am trying to grow out my hair it is more important than ever to protect it from heat damage. While I don’t heat style or blow dry my hair every day, I do still want to protect it on the days that I do.
A heat protectant works by forming a protective barrier over the hair cuticle preventing the heat from damaging the hair. A heat protectant will also add moisture to your hair as well as preventing the natural moisture from evaporating as the hair is heat styled.
When I first decided I wanted a heat protectant I tried a few different oils. So far, the oils have just been too heavy for my fine straight hair. Maybe once my hair is a bit longer I can use one on just the ends, but for now, no good.
I did a bit of research and decided to give this Loreal Blow Dry It Quick Dry Primer Spray a try. It claims to:
I want my hair to be protected from heat, but I don’t want a product that is going to make my already fine oily hair look thinner and more oily. Thankfully, instead, when I use this spray, my hair looks sleek and shiny all day. It doesn’t weigh my hair down at all. It has a nice clean scent that lasts all day!
Due to my fine hair, it takes me no time at all to blow dry my hair anyway, so I cannot testify as to whether or not this spray cuts down on drying time. It does make heat styling my hair quicker and easier due to the fact that my hair smooths into place more effectively.
There are several other heat protectant products from Loreal in this line. I’m planning to try out a few others. I’ll let you know if any of them work as well as or better than this one.
What does the Loreal Website have to say about the LorealAdvanced Hairstyle Blow Dry It Quick Dry Primer Spray
“DESCRIPTION
Reacts with heat to reduce blow-dry time. Shields against heat damage. Formulated with fibralock technology.
Our lightweight primer formula accelerates your routine by cutting blow dry time while protecting hair from heat damage.
HOW TO
Apply on clean damp hair. Spray evenly 6-8 inches away from hair. Blow dry as usual.
INGREDIENTS
CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, ISODODECANE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, PARFUM/ FRAGRANCE, C11-13 ISOPARAFFIN, DIMETHICONOL, ISOHEXADECANE, LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, LIMONENE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, COUMARIN.”
Next, I plan to try out the ADVANCED HAIRSTYLE SLEEK IT Iron Straight Heatspray.
What about you? Have you ever tried this Loreal Blow Dry It Quick Dry Primer Spray ? What did you think? Let me know in the comment section below!
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