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September 18, 2015

Barefaced and Beautiful

While volunteering at a local beauty event, I discovered a new local skincare brand.

And you guys, I’m OBSESSED.

Palmetto Derma products are all paraben and sulfate-free. And vegan!
Plus, 1% of their profits goes to Breast Cancer Awareness.

I’ve tired a number of skincare systems, but not really any cleansers.

With the Palmetto Derma lavender water and tea tree oil daily cleanser, my face is actually clean. Kiss those clogged pores goodbye!

As you know, I can never get enough of multitasking products, so this rose water and aloe toning facial spray is something I consider a major must have. And it even comes in a set with the cleanser!
Natural. Organic. Plus cruelty free AND local?!

As much as I love makeup, I want to be comfortable enough in my own skin to not feel like I need it. And Palmetto Derma actually supports that in their mission.

I dig that.

A lot.

Healthy skin means a barefaced and beautiful you!

September 16, 2015

5 Shockingly Electric Looks

One palette. Ten colors. Five days.
Guess who just successfully completed the Electric Challenge…

Here are the 5 electric looks I shared on Instagram!

Thinking of trying the #electricchallenge, but worried you won’t be able to come up with any ideas?

It is seriously SO much easier than what you’re probably thinking. Just do what I did and use Pinterest for inspiration, but don’t be afraid to get creative!

Follow Bethany Everett | Twenty Something Plus’s board Electric Challenge Inspiration on Pinterest.

If you do it, tag me in the comments.
I want to see your electric looks!

It’s OK to creep. Go ahead. You know you want to…
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September 9, 2015

The Electric Challenge

YOU GUYS! Did you know that there was an electric challenge?!

Well, I didn’t.

And, even though I don’t ever really use it, I have the Urban Decay Electric Palette.

I’m definitely more of a nudes kind of girl.

And even though I like makeup, I’m not a makeup artist. While I do blog about beauty, I wouldn’t really consider myself to exactly be a beauty blogger. At least not the makeup tutorial type. I mean, I have done the occasional palette swatch…

But that being said, I am up for the challenge.

I mean why not, right?

September 4, 2015

e.l.f. Mini Haul

Online sales with free shipping are the BEST!
You don’t have to get out of bed and you save money by not have to use gas.

e.l.f. Cosmetics’ prices make it easy to get a bit carried away, but I was able to get three great buys for under $12! I’m calling this a mini haul, because I’m proud that I was able to show some serious restraint.

After finding out via Pinterest that e.l.f. Cream Eyeliner makes for an excellent Dipbrow dupe, I wanted to try it. Partly because of my inexplicable brow obsession, but mostly because I’d never tried Dipbrow.

I am not an fan of ink liners. I want to be, but they either dry up way too soon for my liking or just don’t provide the bold look that I’m hoping for.

I’m glad I was able to try the e.l.f. Studio Intense Ink Eyeliner in Blackest Black, because it was only $3. While I couldn’t nail a thick line, I like it for when I need to line my eyes in a pinch.

So, the e.l.f. Studio Blending Sponge wasn’t something I actually needed, but I couldn’t find the one I have, and wanted one for pictures…

This one is pretty and pink, so I got it.

This was such a great deal, that I will definitely be posting more e.l.f. hauls in the future!

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September 1, 2015

My August Julep Maven Box

I pulled a Britney, and OOPS…

I did it again.

I totally forgot to skip my August Julep Maven box.
But I’m not going to lie, this time I’m really happy that I did!

One reason, being the Brave Pretty campaign.

The other? What I got in my box.

Mari, a pretty holographic pink and Sophia, a brilliant bright blue, alone made the box worthwhile.

But after trying baked blush, I was maybe a little too excited to try this Skip the Brush blush crayon.

It’s so easy to apply and great to bring with you in your purse, because you don’t need a makeup brush to use it! Just apply directly and blend with your fingers.

Julep Maven boxes almost always include a little treat which is usually candy, but this month, they switched it up with tiny metallic temporary hand tattoos!

I will most definitely be rocking these.

Another perk?

I now have enough Jules to get the September box for free!

You can sign up to be a Julep Maven here.

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August 27, 2015

My August Birchbox

I don’t know exactly what it is, but I really love the guest editor Birchboxes. And the box for this month’s was just too pretty to pass up!

So, I don’t watch Candidly Nicole but I’ve been a fan since her Paris Hilton days.

Anyways, the first product may look a little too familiar. That’s because I also got it in my July Birchbox. One can never have enough dr. brandt samples, but I think I’m going to save this one for something special…

I am probably most interested in trying the René Furterer LISSEA leave-in, as it sounds super fancy and is for unruly hair.

I have a lot of nail polish. That being said, I am not opposed to trying more. I’m pretty sure this OPI in A Great Opera-tunity is going to be my fall pink. It’s more of a peachy pink, but I dig that.

I don’t just have a lot of nail polish, I also have quite a few lip crayons. That I don’t use. Since this one is a multitasker and is intended for lips and cheeks I’m hoping to use it frequently. Who knows, maybe then I’ll see if my other lip crayons work as a blush as well!

The one product that gave me pause was the in shower tanning lotion. Because I don’t exactly need a tan…

Has anyone used the tanning lotion? I want to see if it gives my skin a healthy glow of is just a complete waste given the color of my skin. Well, we shall see…

August 26, 2015

YSL VoxBox

I know I say that I love things a lot, but what is there not to love about a box that gives you stuff to try for absolutely free?

And even better when the something free is by Yves Saint Laurent!

Finding out I was getting the YSL VoxBox legit made my day.

The only reservation I had was that a lot of products that say they work with all skin tones, don’t. But since the combined retail value of both products was $107, I figured that they shouldn’t disappoint.

And they did not!

The Touche Eclat Blur Primer gives you skin a little golden shimmer and the Touche Eclat Blur Perfector smoothes away imperfections. At first I was worried that I’d look like I’d done nothing but put some gold glitter and matte cream on my face, but after putting on my foundation the difference was very apparent. My face looked FLAWLESS! I couldn’t get over it. I should have taken pictures, but I didn’t. When I do, I will make sure to share…probably on Instagram.

If it weren’t for the fear of running out, I would wear both of these every second of my life.

August 19, 2015

Rice (and Green Tea) for Your Face

I like rice.

Typically as a side or in a stuffed bell pepper, but as an exfoliant? I’ll bite.

At first I wasn’t sure how this was going to work. I’ve used others before and was not a stranger to OZ Naturals, I just hadn’t tried anything like this.

It’s really a rice enzyme powder so you just add water and rub it onto you face. No big deal. Except big deal, you can really feel the grit to it as it scrubs!

This wasn’t my favorite exfoliant, the powder can get everywhere and I’m already a messy enough person on my own. I also didn’t love the container, I didn’t even notice the top was set to close, since it still came out, when I finally figured it out I decided to store it in a plastic bag, which I highly recommend.

All that being said, I didn’t hate it. My face was left feeling clean and the green tea extract made it so that my skin wasn’t irritated.

What’s your favorite face scrub?

This post is sponsored by OZ Natural, but the opinions are my own.

August 14, 2015

Vanity Details

Only recently have I become somewhat of a morning person.

I wake up, check my Instagram, think about my plans for the day, and finally get out of bed because I can no longer here myself thinking over the sound of my stomach growling…

But my favorite part of the morning, after coffee, is the getting ready part. I truly enjoy the process of sitting down at my vanity and putting my makeup on.

What do I keep on my vanity?

Only the basic beauty essentials.

You know, makeup. Which is kind of obvious.

Some makeup brushes. A variety.

Hair accessories. (I know that I have really short hair, but these hair ties keep my bangs out of my face without creasing my hair.)
And of course, no vanity is complete with out a mirror. I adore my motivational one from North Detail! Plus, it’s super portable, so I can grab it and go. Get it girl!

What’s on your vanity?

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August 12, 2015

Baking with Bet

Not sure if you remember, but I’ve posted about baking before.

But this kind of baking is totally different!

If you are any bit of a beauty buff, you’ve probably heard about contouring, strobing, and now baking. I can kind of contour and think I get the concept of strobing, but this? This I’ve got down packed! (Yes, that was an intentional pun, and I’m laughing at my own cleverness as I type this.)

So… What is baking?

Basically it involves concealer and a translucent powder.

I won’t bore you with all the details, but you put on your face. Then apply concealer under your eyes and blend, followed by the powder which you let sit (or “bake”) on your face for a while before brushing it off.

Here are some actual directions.

If you had to pick one: contouring, baking or strobing?