Some hacks that can help you have both at the same time — I generally use full coverage foundation because I have acne scars, freckles, and some hypopigmentation that I like to cover. However, even though my favorite full-coverage foundation (Estee Lauder Double Wear) helps “erase” some of these problems, I know I’m sacrificing a few things when I wear it. For example…

I feel sorry for you. You’re missing out on some pretty amazing things. — Here’s a quote. Sit with it a second. “The meaning of life is just to be alive. It is so plain and obvious and simple. And yet, everybody rushes around in a great panic as if it were necessary to achieve something beyond themselves.” — Alan Watts Are you rushing…

It’s summer, so you’ve probably already got everything you need to test it out for yourself. — Think about your skin as an artist’s canvas. Once you begin painting, the canvas changes. The colors you use determine what parts of your canvas draw the eye. Some things start to stand out, and some things fade into the background. This is the principle behind contouring. It’s a technique…

You’ve been so strong for so long, and it’s time to let go. — William C Hannon said.: “Sometimes, all you can do is lie in bed and hope to fall asleep before you fall apart.” This quote pretty much describes my life for the last two months. I won’t go into details. The emotions are too intense for me to verbalize. …

I know I’m doing it, but I’ve got to make myself stop — You’re writing away like a demon. You’re making sure you publish every day (and that’s the absolute minimum). You’re posting on social media to ensure you’re “seen.” So why aren’t you achieving the success you deserve? One simple thing could be the culprit. A thing that’s extremely simple in concept…

Sometimes it’s the goopy stuff that gets you glowing. — Slugging? It sounds like some teenage dance, doesn’t it? Well, it’s not. It’s actually a viral beauty trend sweeping social media, and it may be just what you’re looking to make your face look smoother, younger, and more vibrant. What is slugging? The term “slugging” means coating your face in a thin layer…

A Medium “bug” is going around, and I’ve been bitten hard. Please read. — This will be brief. Two extremely wonderful readers read my article and were kind enough to respond to my words. Later, both of these people wrote me back and said they received the following response back from me.

If you’re looking for info on making money or side hustles, don’t bother reading. — Last week, I spilled a scalding hot cup of coffee on myself. Within seconds, a seven-inch raw hamburger patty emerged on my thigh. I immediately called my mom, a nurse, and she surveyed the damage. Deep dermal second degree. I dedicated myself to research. Google images followed (not a good…

My doctor recommended this treatment, and I’m seriously considering it. — They’re the first thing you see in the morning, aren’t they? The pockmarks. The fine lines and wrinkles. The blotchiness. Well, you’re not alone. I’m right there with you. My personal demon is hypopigmentation. Hypopigmentation is a condition where white spots appear on the skin due to things such as…