Author: hollyeliseegmailcom

 

It has always been a struggle for me to find makeup that provides coverage, but not too much while still enhancing my natural features. I found the company Maskcara a few months ago and am seriously in LOVE! Rather than caking on foundation and then putting on all the powder, contour and highlight; this line is simply just a cream base of highlight and contour blended together. Super simple and most importantly – incredibly fast! I spend about five minutes a day applying my face makeup, y’all I’m not kidding! You simply use one highlight tin ($14) one contour tin ($14) and a blush tin ($14) for those of you that wear it. My cheeks are naturally pink so I don’t usually wear the blush but totally your preference! Also, for those of you with oilier prone skin, the setting powder tin ($16) helps mattify your skin while setting the makeup so it lasts all day! If you buy four tins, you receive a super cute compact to keep them all in of your choice! The compacts are super stylish and the whole company is fresh and current.

How do I apply?

By following the guideline below, using a double ended brush (in which is also sold through Maskcara) in which you can apply the highlight to one side of the brush and contour/blush to the other side of the brush. Swipe the highlight, contour and blush onto skin following where the guide shows. Next, get a beauty blender damp (sold through Maskcara or if you already have a beauty blender, that works too) and tap it all over your face until it is all blended out! Lastly, grab the powder brush (sold through Maskcara) and apply the setting powder throughout your entire face.

How do I become color matched?

Simply send me a message or comment below with a no makeup selfie in direct sunlight!

How do I browse/buy?

https://hollyelise.maskcarabeauty.com/en/shop/party-6384/23

 

 

All of us need to practice self-love, but how do we begin? Below is a list to help you get started.

1. Write it Out: Write down five new things you love about yourself every day and constantly repeat those characteristics to yourself at least three times a day. A tip for this is repeating them every time you sit down to eat a meal, as this is a usual occurrence three times a day. When you repeat them to yourself, really BELIEVE them to be true no matter what the adversary may be trying to tell you at the time. I also find it helpful to write it on the notes in your phone so you have them with you at all times.
2. Make Time for You: Life can get busy and it’s so easy to get wrapped up in school and work. However, it’s incredibly important you take time to do something YOU love every single day. For those of you with children feeling as though this is selfish, it’s actually the opposite. Your children will take note as they follow your example and grow to do the same acts of self-care for themselves. No matter how busy your life may be, it is always possible to carve out a little time each day for you – it’s just whether you’re willing to make it work.
3. Spirituality: Whether you are an active Christian or simply just trying to figure life out, it is crucial you look to a supreme being for guidance each and every day. This will help you get into the truth of the fact that you are sent to this earth for a purpose and therefore have tremendous worth. Seek ways to grow this relationship each and every day; this may include scripture study, prayer, church, etc.
4. Get Physical: It is important to take care of yourself physically in some way every day. This can be as simple as five crunches to five miles of sprints. Whatever you feel like your body needs that day. This can totally tie into making time for yourself too if something you love to do is an active activity.
5. Practice Truth: Practicing truth each day is essential to not only staying out of unnecessary drama, but also to keep yourself grounded so you are more able to focus on your needs. This can be as simple as replacing a distorted thought like “Sam is always awful to me” into a truth statement such as “Sam must be having a hard day and taking it out on people. I wonder what I can do to help her.” Showing kindness to others reflects kindness to ourselves and vice versa. It is crucial we show ourselves love by respecting and showing love to those around us.

This is a starter list to help you get going on your daily journey of self-love. You are more than welcome to add more topics if you feel necessary as well. Also, don’t hesitate to reach out to me in the contact section if you have any questions or need further explanations! I challenge you to start this list today and by doing so you will begin to push yourself to become the best YOU starting with loving YOU!

Guilt is a gift; shame is toxic. Guilt helps you be able to recognize what you did wrong and remember it so you to not make that mistake again. Shame on the other hand, says statements such as “I am bad” or “who does this?” – statements in which beat yourself up. There is a distinct difference between the two but it can still be easy to mix up in the moment.

Shame portrays itself in two different ways: self-denigration and self-adulation. Self-denigration is an act of feeling like you don’t matter to yourself or anyone. An example of this includes: “I always mess up. I am the worst. I am a problem and am less than others.” Self-adulation is covering up your shame with pride and acting as though you are better than others. Examples of this include “I will never mess up. I am the best there is. I am always right and a gift to society.” It is human nature to sometimes stumble into these thinking patterns; maybe not as extreme as the examples, but still in the same family. Realizing you are in distortion is the first step, and getting yourself into the truth of the situation is the second.

Guilt is taking responsibility for your actions, WITHOUT beating yourself up about it. Guilt says things like “I messed up” or “I need help” or “I choose poorly.” You are analyzing your behavior, not your identity. Guilt is healthy and encourages change if you let it. Without guilt, we would continue to make the same mistakes. However, shame is absolutely unnecessary and is coming entirely from the adversary.  I challenge you to stay in the truth of a situation when you find yourself becoming trapped in self-adulation or self-denigration. You can do this by simply remembering what the TRUTH is and remove that from what your pride or the adversary may try to tell you.