by Alexandra Golden | Jul 23, 2015 | DIY, Makeup
Homemade Mineral Makeup My very favorite makeup product back in the day was this Urban Decay Naked Skin Beauty Balm. In fact, it was one of these things that I had a hard time letting go of when I switched to mostly natural skin care products. Hormonal Sidebar: I talk...
by Alexandra Golden | Mar 1, 2015 | Beauty, DIY, Makeup, Skincare
I love this concealer so very much. I have always run into problems with concealers because they either aren’t the right shade, or they clog my pores, or somehow they dry funky and made me look 15 years older than I am. Â (I think my hospital-induced sleep...
by Alexandra Golden | Aug 3, 2014 | DIY, Makeup
At first glance, this recipe looks pretty intense. In reality, it’s simply a combination of my DIY Airbrushing Mineral Powder and a very, super light version of my Soft Hands Lotion. Â The result is a silky, nourishing, and subtle foundation that you can...
by Alexandra Golden | Jul 30, 2014 | DIY, Makeup
I tend to be pretty minimalistic when it comes to powders and foundations so I’ve always had a hard time finding a product that I felt comfortable wearing regularly. This is one of the reasons I absolutely love making DIY stuff: the possibilities to customize...
by Alexandra Golden | Jul 16, 2014 | DIY, Makeup
I don’t normally wear much makeup but I usually like to smudge a little dark liner over my top lid to open up my eyes (as a bonus, it usually helps me look less tired!). So when I started making my own makeup, eyeliner was one of the first things I attempted....
by Alexandra Golden | Mar 30, 2014 | DIY, Makeup
This is my all-time favorite lipstick recipe. Â Not only does it make your lips look exactly like what you’d want your lips to look like naturally (rosy, plump, and kissable!) but it makes a killer cheek stain as well. Â No matter how tired or winter-ed out I feel...