How-To

How-To: Beautiful Brows

~ Paris ~ Leave a comment

My brows have never been of much concern for me. They are naturally shaped pretty well, which makes tweezing an occasional touch up a rare necessity (aka, I won the brow lottery). But as a former magazine editor, I was gifted a lot of beauty products – one of which changed my brow game completely. A Japonesque brow kit completely transformed my thoughts on my eyebrows. I use brow powders and wax religiously now. And since my brows are already dark, the touch of mascara help make them stand out instantly. My friend, who used to be a make up artist, also taught me to use my foundation all over my face {lips, eyelids, and brow bone included}, to help create an even tone all over my face and to hide any stray brow hairs that need to be tweezed. Paired with plenty of mascara on my lashes, this look allows me to feel pulled together whether I do nothing else to my face {besides a touch of blush} or go all out with a dramatic, smokey eye or dark lip. Here’s a peek at my go-to brow products + my detailed how-to for beautiful brows. I’d love to know, what’s your secret for amazing eyebrows? 

{Tools: Make Up For Ever Foundation & Mascara, Japonesque Brow Kit {similar here}, and Tweezers.}

Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Tweeze any stray brow hairs, then apply a thin layer of foundation all over your face, followed by a touch of blush.
Step 2: Using the brow powders, mix the dark and light colors to highlight your brows.
Step 3: Since I have dark brows, I also add a tiny swipe of mascara to help hold down and darken my brows. Then, I finish it off with brow wax.
Step 4: Generously add layers of mascara to your eyes to help make them stand out.
Step 5: Use a lipstick/ gloss and any other eye make up you would like.

x Paris

How-To: Pineapple Honey Mask

~ Paris
I’ve been obsessed with pineapples ever since I was a child, but until the other day, I had never considered using it in a face mask. Since my biggest skin care issues are anti-aging {you can never start too early} and brightening, I knew I needed to mix in pineapple, coconut oil, and a raw, local honey. The pineapple helped brighten my  skin, while the coconut oil moisturized it, and the honey added in antimicrobial properties. I loved that this edible mask smelled like a tropical dessert, and that after ten minutes, a thin application of it made my skin more glowy than my usual one-hour spa facials do. I’ve officially added this into my beauty repertoire for my weekly at-home facials through the warmer months for something that feels luxe and like a vacation in the tropics combined.

Ingredients
{For a Two-Ounce Container}
3-4 Pineapple Chunks, mashed
1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
1 Tablespoon Honey {Preferably raw, local honey}

How to Make it
1. Mash the pineapple pieces until they are smooth.

2. Add the coconut oil to the pineapple and mix it in.

3. Next, add the honey and mix it in.

4. Place in a container to store.

5. Enjoy!

x Paris