Month: March 2021

The Best Eyebrow Pencils For The Fluffiest, Most 2021 Brows Ever

Nothing, and I mean nothing, has changed more in the last few decades than eyebrows. Sure, we switched up the way we wear blush and contour but eyebrow trends have changed drastically. From ultra-thin in the ’90s to the carved-out “Insta-brow” of 2016, those little hairs have been through it all. The best eyebrow pencils are ones that will allow you to rock any look you’re in the mood for. We especially love the current vibe of soft, fluffy brows that are more natural than ever and pretty easy to achieve, too.

Now, if you’re thinking all eyebrow pencils are the same, you’d be mistaken. But ultimately, it comes down to preference. Some favor a micro-pencil for creating hair-like strokes, while others prefer a slanted version for shading and defining. Either way, there’s something for everyone and every brow. Still, we have our favorites. Some are brand new and others are tried-and-true faves. Shop them all, below.

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Target.

Arches & Halos Angled Brow Shading Pencil

This new vegan and cruelty-free brand hawks pro-level eyebrow products, including this angeled pencil available in eight shades.

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Benefit Cosmetics.

Benefit Cosmetics Goof Proof Waterproof Easy Shape & Fill Eyebrow Pencil

There’s a reason we keep going back to Benefit’s easy-to-use wide base pencil. You just need a few strokes to fill in brows and it’s available in 12 shades including unique warm hues.

huda beauty brows

Huda.

Huda Beauty #BombBrows Microshade Brow Pencil

Use this waterproof, micro-fine pencil to create those hair-like strokes that look almost microbladed.

loreal paris stylist definer

L’Oreal Paris.

L’Oreal Paris Makeup Brow Stylist Definer Waterproof Eyebrow Pencil

Folks on TikTok swear by this affordable find and say it’s an exact dupe for options way more expensive.

Buy: Stylist Definer Waterproof Eyebrow Pencil $7.97

haus labs

Haus Labs.

Haus Laboratories By Lady Gaga: The Edge Precision Brow Pencil

Haus Labs didn’t go small for its first eyebrow pencil. Available in 13 shades, the formula glides easily the pencil doesn’t snap off. (The worst!) Read our full review here.

Buy: Precision Brow Pencilcil $20

 

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ELF.

E.l.f. Cosmetics Instant Lift Brow Pencil

At this price, you might as well get a few shades for the most natural-looking, multi-demensional brow.

hourglass eyebrow pencil

Hourglass.

Hourglass Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil

In nine shades, this pencil goes on soft and powder-y but stays put all day long.

abh brow pencil

ABH.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Perfect Brow Pencil

Fans swear this is ABH’s most underrated brow pencil. It goes on velvety soft and once pencil lasts a long time.

it cosmetics brow pencil

It Cosmetics.

It Cosmetics Brow Power Universal Eyebrow Pencil

Although there are only four shades of this brow pencil, the color actually darkens as you press down on your skin. Go lighter for a more fair hue.

brows Maybelline Precise Eyebrow Pencil Makeup The Best Eyebrow Pencils For The Fluffiest, Most 2021 Brows Ever

May elline.

Maybelline Brow Precise Micro Eyebrow Pencil

An ulta-fine, seriously affordable option in six shades.

Buy: Micro Eyebrow Pencil $6.70

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Drew Sidora’s Embellished Tie Dye Top

Drew Sidora’s Embellished Tie Dye Top

Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 13 Episode 6 Fashion

Drew Sidora is in a tough spot involving her son and his biological father on tonight’s Real Housewives of New Jersey. It makes me tear up watching the previews. But on a much less serious note, I almost cried tears of joy when I saw her blue embellished tie dye top is totally available for the taking.

 

The Realest Housewife,

Big Blonde Hair

 

Drew Sidora's Embellished Tie Dye Top

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These Pore Cleansing Strips Are Basically DIY Extractions

Nose strips (also known as pore strips) are basically the O.G. version of today’s beloved, pore-cleansing black charcoal masks. They’ve been around since the ’90s, and if you’re a millennial, you probably remember the iconic Bioré commercials, in which models with supposedly clogged pores placed the little strips over the bridge of their noses to get rid of blackheads and congestion. Since ’90s trends are back in the realm of fashion, I think it’s a timely moment to bring some of the decade’s best skincare products. Sure, these adhesive nose strips may be a staggering 20+ years old, but that certainly doesn’t mean that they’re no longer effective.

Just like modern-day peel-off masks, the quasi-disgusting results that result from treating clogged pores with a nose strip are actually embarrassingly satisfying—even I can admit it. In fact, if you do a quick Google search, the used nose strips covered in sebum, dirt, and grime dominate most of the results on Google Images. It may be kind of nasty, but to be honest, it’s kind of like a car crash or something — I can’t bring myself to look away, and apparently I’m not alone in bizarre fascination. Aside from their visceral appeal, these old school strips actually do what they promise to and definitely can prevent clogged pores from becoming bonafide blackheads.

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Plant-Based Protein Powders That Don’t Taste Like Actual Plants

Protein is an integral part of every diet — whether you’re a vegan, vegetarian or unabashed carnivore. However, it can be more challenging to ensure you’re getting enough of it when you’re following a plant-based diet. While I’m admittedly no longer meat and dairy-free, I did dabble with veganism for a bit after my dad challenged me to do so, antagonistically declaring that I couldn’t go without a hamburger for a month. I love burgers, but I really don’t like when someone tells me I can’t do something. So yes, I guess his strategy worked. Somewhat surprisingly, the short-lived stint actually lasted six months, which led me to discover some of the best vegan protein powders that I actually still use in my smoothies. Seeing as how I write about supplements pretty often and get to try new ones out pretty regularly, I’ve taste-tested quite a few options, and frankly, many of them tasted like straight-up grass.

To be honest, I have a couple of whey-based protein powders that I’ve been faithful to since well, forever. They’re rich and creamy, but definitely not vegan-friendly. Along my journey though, I discovered that finding a plant-based powder that didn’t taste like my dying house plants proved to be a major challenge. But, rest assured friends, it isn’t definitively impossible. In fact, there is plenty of delicious-tasting whey and soy-free powders that will give you the protein and even some added greens to keep your wellness endeavors and fitness goals on track.

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7 Reasons Why You Should Celebrate Getting Older

Celebrate Getting Older

Have you noticed the decades cruising by at an uncomfortable rate of speed? Did you stop counting birthdays a long time ago? Do you dread getting older?

Cheer up. Take courage. Margaret Manning is right, “The truth is that getting older is nothing to be feared. In fact, there are many reasons to believe that life in your 60s and 70s can be the best time of your life.”

Society Says “Fear Getting Older”

Not many people would say they are happy about getting older. In fact, aging is the unofficial curse of mankind.

Over 500 years ago, Ponce de Leon started searching for the fabled Fountain of Youth. Today the scientific community is filled with researchers spending millions of dollars trying to discover a biological Fountain of Youth.

The implications are clear. Getting old is the ultimate enemy.

No one would argue getting older is a reason to do a 24-hour happy dance.

Many of my friends remind each other, “Getting old is not for wimps.” True. When your body has walked the planet for over 50 years, some things begin to fall apart. Mystery pains appear. You see the doctor so often you start calling him by his first name.

I Say “Celebrate Getting Older”

But in spite of all this, I celebrate getting older. At the age of 62 these are the best days of my life as I launch my coaching and writing career.

Let’s get this straight. I’m no Superman. I’ve not discovered what Ponce de Leon could not. I’m not injecting myself with secret hormone shots in an effort to confuse the aging gods. I have my share of aches and pains. I’m starting to think naps are a good thing.

Why do I embrace getting older while wearing a smile?

Getting Older Gives Perspective

I Celebrate Getting Older Because I’m Nearing the Top of a Mountain Which Gives Me Perspective

As the years go by, you gain a perspective not found in younger years. Mysteries of why things happened years ago start to clear up. You are able to see how the pieces of life fit together. Using thoughtful retrospection, the older you become, the more life makes sense.

I Celebrate Getting Older Because I Care Less and Less About What People Think

Do you remember the days when the opinion of others became the primary influence on the decisions you made? The clothes you wore, the college you attended, how you cut your hair, and what kind of car you drove all depended on what others thought. Not any more. Growing older rescues you from that kind of thinking.

I Celebrate Getting Older Because I’m Learning What’s Really Important

In the formative years, life centered on building a career. I found myself putting career above family. With every passing year I learn more about what is really important. I am discovering life is all about relationships. Nothing is more important.

I Celebrate Getting Older Because I’m Realizing the Need to Make Every Day Count

In a weird moment of self-discovery, while trying to decide what book to read next, I realized my reading days were limited. If I read one book a month for the rest of my life there might be only 250 more books to conquer. Time is running out. Every day must be lived to the fullest. Every choice counts.

I Celebrate Getting Older Because I am Morphing Into the Role of a Sage

In most cultures, older people are held in high esteem for good reason. Life is the ultimate educational institution. The older you get the more you learn.

As time goes by you accumulate many life lessons to pass on to the next generation. People begin to seek you out for wisdom and guidance.

I Celebrate Getting Older Because I Get To See My Kids and Grandkids Grow Up

One of the joys of aging is to watch the next generations grow into adulthood. They face and conquer the challenges of life. And, once in a while, I am privileged to be part of their journey. The older I become the sweeter it is to have moments when my life intersects with theirs.

I Celebrate Getting Older Because I Have Opportunity to Work on My Legacy

At the close of every year, you’ve written another chapter in your autobiography. When you die, your legacy is the life you’ve lived. Now is the time to work on your legacy. Live being aware of the legacy you are creating.

I’m not happy with wrinkles and thinning hair. But I love getting older. It is a sweet time in life. Embrace it. Go ahead. I dare you. Fall in love with getting older.

What do you celebrate about getting older? How do you celebrate the years that you put behind? What new perspectives about life have you gained in the years after 60? Please join the conversation below.

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