Category Archives: Bright Beauty

Skin Talk: Beating Blackheads

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Allura

Blackheads can be pesky and persistent. What’s worse is the mis-information companies propagate about “solutions” for getting rid of them. Read below for the truth about what blackheads are, what causes them, and how to get rid of them. Continue reading →

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Truth Patrol: “My Skin Gets Used to Products”

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Allura

I hear a lot of people say they need to change up the product they use on the skin because their skin has “gotten used” to whatever they’ve been using. I have even watched YouTube video where users suggest changing your skincare monthly to avoid this result. Continue reading →

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Review: emerginC 20% Vitamin C Serum

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Allura

emerginC is a skincare brand that creates paraben-, artificial color-, and fragrance-free products. This is a review for their 20% Vitamin C Serum, which the company says helps fight free-radical and sun sun damage while evening skin tone and texture. Continue reading →

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Beauty Resolutions for 2012

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Allura

1: Clean my makeup brushes once a week
I’m very much a germaphobe. I don’t share drinks with people, I turn my head when someone near me coughs or sneezes, and I wash my hands a dozen times a day. Until just a few months ago, I would wash my brushes after every single use. But once I started working full-time, my free time became so scarce that I neglected washing my brushes consistently. Washing brushes is crucial to minimizing bacteria build-up in the bristles. For 2012, I want to make sure to wash mine at least once a week. Continue reading →

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Review: One Love “Brand New Day” Exfoliator

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Allura

One Love is a natural beauty brand that specializes in skincare products. Their Brand New Day Microderma Scrub & Masque is a water-activated exfoliator that contains hydrolyzed silk and pineapple fruit extract.
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Review: Own Calming Facial Toner

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Allura

Own is a skincare company whose philosophy is to create affordable products that contain natural, but effective ingredients: “There are a bunch of truly natural products out there, but unfortunately, many of them simply don’t work. Our key ingredients do.”

This review is for Own’s calming facial toner. Continue reading →

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Skin Talk: Sulwhasoo Basic Line Skincare

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Allura

Sulwhasoo is a well-known skincare company in Korea. Thanks to Emily at Tractenberg & Co., I was able to try out samples of a few products in Sulwhasoo’s Basic Line.

Because I tested only samples, I can’t testify to the long-term effects you’ll get with these products. But I can tell you what it was like using the products and a bit about the ingredients they contain. Continue reading →

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DIY: Brush Cleaner

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Allura

Brush Cleaner Ingredients Tired of shelling out so much money for brush cleaners? Here is a do-it-yourself recipe that will effectively sanitize your brushes. All you’ll need is a few things you can easily find in your bathroom cabinet or … Continue reading →

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Truth Patrol: Collagen

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Allura

If you go to the drugstore or department store, you’ll see rows of face and body creams that advertise collagen as a key ingredient to help smooth the skin. Collagen is a protein found inside the body that supports the … Continue reading →

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Truth Patrol: Eye Creams

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Allura

You know how beauty companies are always talking about how your eye area is super delicate? And how it needs special ingredients? Well, the truth is that the skin around your eye is no different from the rest of the … Continue reading →

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