Gizelle Bryant’s Blue Ruffle Confessional Look

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Gizelle Bryant’s blue ruffle confessional look is on point in terms of cut and color. I’m a firm believer that cobalt blue looks good one almost everyone and she is no exception. And much like Gizelle, I must confess that I’m about to add this perfect piece to my wardrobe.

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Fans of Fenty Beauty’s Gloss Bomb, the non-sticky lip gloss favorite, are going crazy over the brand’s newest formula. Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Heat is the first lip plumper from Rihanna’s beauty brand and a truly unique one at that. Plumping lip gloss is nothing new and there are some great ones on the market. But Gloss Bomb Heat has much more than just plumping action. Allow me to explain.

I love the hydrating Gloss Bomb formula so I was excited to try this new iteration. It has the same conditioning shea butter and vitamin E blend to help lock in moisture but the addition of ginger root oil and capsicum fruit extract (pepper) to instantly plump lips. I planned to use Gloss Bomb Heat as a topper on my usual lipstick shades, adding high-shine for a Hot Vax Summer vibe.

But it turns out, I’m obsessed with the non-shimmer color of Gloss Bomb Heat Universal Lip Luminizer + Plumper on its own. The Hot Cherry shade looks very red in the tube but when applied, is the perfect sheer hue. It’s not too pigmented, but just enough to add color to the shine.

Our mission at STYLECASTER is to bring style to the people, and we only feature products we think you’ll love as much as we do. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale.

Fenty Beauty.

When I posted about Gloss Bomb Heat on my Instagram the most popular question I got was, does it hurt? I would admit that it does burn a bit but less than others I’ve tried. My favorite thing about this formula is that it’s not just the plumping ingredients that make your lips appear fuller. The shiny red color makes a big difference and the lush shea butter adds to the effect.

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The color also lasts a few hours on the lips before you need to apply again, which is key for me when I’m out running around. Plus, when you apply another layer, you don’t get that dry, sticky texture that sometimes happens when one layer has dried. The formula is thick and hydrating enough to layer on as much as you’d like. If you’ve been wanting lip filler or just want to steal Rihanna’s perfect summer pout, this gloss is going to be your new favorite.

Fans of Fenty Beauty’s Gloss Bomb, the non-sticky lip gloss favorite, are going crazy over the brand’s newest formula. Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Heat is the first lip plumper from Rihanna’s beauty brand and a truly unique one at that. Plumping lip gloss is nothing new and there are some great ones on the market. But Gloss Bomb Heat has much more than just plumping action. Allow me to explain.

I love the hydrating Gloss Bomb formula so I was excited to try this new iteration. It has the same conditioning shea butter and vitamin E blend to help lock in moisture but the addition of ginger root oil and capsicum fruit extract (pepper) to instantly plump lips. I planned to use Gloss Bomb Heat as a topper on my usual lipstick shades, adding high-shine for a Hot Vax Summer vibe.

But it turns out, I’m obsessed with the non-shimmer color of Gloss Bomb Heat Universal Lip Luminizer + Plumper on its own. The Hot Cherry shade looks very red in the tube but when applied, is the perfect sheer hue. It’s not too pigmented, but just enough to add color to the shine.

Our mission at STYLECASTER is to bring style to the people, and we only feature products we think you’ll love as much as we do. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale.

Fenty Beauty.

When I posted about Gloss Bomb Heat on my Instagram the most popular question I got was, does it hurt? I would admit that it does burn a bit but less than others I’ve tried. My favorite thing about this formula is that it’s not just the plumping ingredients that make your lips appear fuller. The shiny red color makes a big difference and the lush shea butter adds to the effect.

Source: Instagram

The color also lasts a few hours on the lips before you need to apply again, which is key for me when I’m out running around. Plus, when you apply another layer, you don’t get that dry, sticky texture that sometimes happens when one layer has dried. The formula is thick and hydrating enough to layer on as much as you’d like. If you’ve been wanting lip filler or just want to steal Rihanna’s perfect summer pout, this gloss is going to be your new favorite.

Bloating is prompted by indigestion or gas in the stomach and is most often associated with a protruding stomach. Women may also say their faces show signs of being bloated or use the term bloated feet. 

“I have never had to deal with bloating, but now that I am entering the peri-menopause, no matter what I do, I can’t get rid of it!” shares Cathy.

Cathy is not alone, and she is a part of a growing number of women who are trying to make sense of the changes in their body as they enter menopause.

Estrogen Dominance

As you enter menopause, your levels of estrogen and progesterone start decreasing. Your levels of estrogen may be decreasing at a far lower rate than progesterone, thus causing estrogen dominance.

This increased estrogen can then become a major cause of water and salt retention, leading to bloating that is most noticeable in the fat tissues of the abdomen.

Tip:

A powerful combination of lemon juice, turmeric and ginger with a hint of black pepper is a great way to start your day.

Although lemon juice is acidic, mixing it up with water and ginger gives it an alkalizing effect on the body during digestion. I now add a touch of black pepper to my morning shot. Adding a pinch of black pepper helps to enhance absorption and boosts the powerful benefits of the turmeric.

When you begin the day with this shot, you are helping the metabolic enzymes do the job that they need to do. This includes removing excess estrogen and hence closing the gap on estrogen dominance.

Other benefits are: improved natural gut microbes, assistance with carbohydrate metabolism (though keep in mind you need to decrease the workload you place on your digestive system by limiting the amount of processed carbohydrates you consume each day) and better overall digestive health.

Gut Microbes

There is a specific subset of your gut bacteria that is primarily responsible for helping metabolise estrogen.

When these bacteria are out of balance, your body doesn’t process and eliminate excess estrogen efficiently, contributing to estrogen dominance and hence leading to more bloating and discomfort.

Tip:

Invest in a good quality pro-biotic and take one capsule a day.

Carbohydrate Intolerance

Metabolic disorders that surface around the same time as menopause – including elevated fats in the bloodstream, as well as inadequate carbohydrate metabolism – lead to impaired glucose tolerance and increase the potential for developing diabetes or even metabolic syndrome.

As a result, you are no longer able to eat as many highly processed carbohydrate meals as before. A good way to measure this would be to cut out all carbohydrate foods for three days and then see how your body reacts when you have a bowl of pasta, or a slice or two of pizza.

Tip:

Next time you have a pasta meal, replace the pasta with rocket or zucchini noodles (arugula) and place the pasta sauce on top.

Decreased Digestive Enzymes

Digestive enzymes include gastric juices and enzymes released from the intestinal lining and pancreas. As you grow in age, your digestive enzymes decrease. Gastric juices that help in the initial digestion phase also decrease with stress.

Digestive juices released by the intestinal lining may be damaged by hormones or drugs, and food allergies can also render digestive enzymes less effective.

So, you may be eating a healthy diet, but if your gut microbiome is not as healthy as it should be, you may not be absorbing the nutrients from the foods you eat. These partially digested foods also play a role in bloating.

Tip:

Add 1-2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to a glass of water and sip away at lunch time, dinner time or both.

What symptoms did menopause bring into your life? Is one of them bloating? How do you manage it? Please share any tips you have found helpful!

Fans of Fenty Beauty’s Gloss Bomb, the non-sticky lip gloss favorite, are going crazy over the brand’s newest formula. Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Heat is the first lip plumper from Rihanna’s beauty brand and a truly unique one at that. Plumping lip gloss is nothing new and there are some great ones on the market. But Gloss Bomb Heat has much more than just plumping action. Allow me to explain.

I love the hydrating Gloss Bomb formula so I was excited to try this new iteration. It has the same conditioning shea butter and vitamin E blend to help lock in moisture but the addition of ginger root oil and capsicum fruit extract (pepper) to instantly plump lips. I planned to use Gloss Bomb Heat as a topper on my usual lipstick shades, adding high-shine for a Hot Vax Summer vibe.

But it turns out, I’m obsessed with the non-shimmer color of Gloss Bomb Heat Universal Lip Luminizer + Plumper on its own. The Hot Cherry shade looks very red in the tube but when applied, is the perfect sheer hue. It’s not too pigmented, but just enough to add color to the shine.

Our mission at STYLECASTER is to bring style to the people, and we only feature products we think you’ll love as much as we do. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale.

Fenty Beauty.

When I posted about Gloss Bomb Heat on my Instagram the most popular question I got was, does it hurt? I would admit that it does burn a bit but less than others I’ve tried. My favorite thing about this formula is that it’s not just the plumping ingredients that make your lips appear fuller. The shiny red color makes a big difference and the lush shea butter adds to the effect.

Source: Instagram

The color also lasts a few hours on the lips before you need to apply again, which is key for me when I’m out running around. Plus, when you apply another layer, you don’t get that dry, sticky texture that sometimes happens when one layer has dried. The formula is thick and hydrating enough to layer on as much as you’d like. If you’ve been wanting lip filler or just want to steal Rihanna’s perfect summer pout, this gloss is going to be your new favorite.