As I mentioned in my previous "Quick Beauty Tip" post, I noted that less is more. I wanted to discuss this quote, per say, in more depth. For my experience, a couple years ago I wore foundation EVERY DAY. I wore black eye shadow from my lashline to my crease, un-blended and I applied clumpy mascara. I kind of looked like a clown, without the blush. I was in a stage in my life where I thought that more makeup would make me look more experienced in the beauty world. But I was terribly wrong, my skin HATED me after the day. I'm not saying that you can't wear black eyeshadow or foundation everyday. I'm just saying, give your skin a break and blend out your eyeshadow.
After a hard day at school, or work, cleanse your face. My favorite cleansing wipes are the "Simple Cleansing Wipes". The have four different kinds, depending on your skin type. My favorite facial cleanser is the "Cetaphil Antibacterial Bar". And every once and a while, don't wear makeup! If you have acne prone skin like me, you'll regret it later if you don't. If you're going to the mall alone, don't wear makeup. You will probably never see those people ever again so, why does it matter if you don't wear makeup? After I stopped wearing makeup everyday and a lot of makeup, my acne cleared up so much! I think that stopping wearing makeup every single day was one of the best things I did for myself.
Now you try:
~ Don't wear makeup for 3 weeks or, after school/work take it off right away.
~ Come back to this post and comment, or email me the results! ( Email: abbeycatastrophe@gmail.com )
~ Tell your friends about your progress! :)
I want everyone to have bright, happy skin while the inside of you is happy too! Don't forget; I now have a Youtube channel where I post makeup tutorials and beauty tags or beauty videos!
Extra Beauty Tip:
Applying moisturizer before your foundation will help your foundation stay in place better all day AND it will help with smoother application.
Have a beautiful day!
Love,
AbbeyCatastrophe
Friday, June 7, 2013
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Quick Beauty Tip: Surviving Finals/Exams
It's about that time that most girls and boys are saying " EEK! I have finals next week! " Luckily for me, mine already passed and I did well! Just a few steps will help you do great on those exams, and I'll show you how.
Study Tips:
~ Take a pampering bath with your text book. Sit in a Lush bubble bath and relax with a green tea facial mask on while you read about how cells move throughout your body or about why Romeo and Juliet fell in love. ( Be careful not to drop it. )
~ Take 5 minute breaks after an hour of studying to massage your temples ( located at the top of your head, next to the end of your eyebrows ) or make a fruit smoothie.
~ Highlight things and make them pretty. As you highlight curtain things, your eyes will be more likely to be attracted to that sentence or word, by reading them more you'll understand or memorize them more often than not.
~ Ask your teacher. Don't give your teacher an apple and expect an A on your exam, take the time during lunch or in class to ask about what'll be on the exam or something you don't understand.
~ It's okay to stay up a little past your bedtime. I find that studying at night gives me the best results, wake up early the next morning to review again and later that day before your exam.
~ Don't be afraid to look up things online. The internet is here for a reason, if your teacher doesn't always give you the answer you're looking for, ask google.com . If in doubt, ask a friend, they might be able to help the most!
~ Have fun while studying. You don't have to be uncomfortable or music free, turn on music without words like jazz or iMovie music, haha. Music with words usually distract me from learning what I need to.
Here's some jazz I enjoy listening to while studying:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjI8ruaL4D0 ( 59 minutes long )
OR
Anything by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band
Makeup To Wear:
Remember, less is more. When you're stressed, usually you sweat which causes enlarged or open pores. So, you don't want to pack a ton of face makeup on. Before you apply any makeup, cleanse you skin with your favorite cleanser and apply a moisturizer. I find that cleansing my skin with the "Cetaphil Antibacterial Bar" works best and my "Yes To Carrots Body Butter" is a phenomenal moisturizer. Lightly apply concealer and if needed, powder. I like using the "Almay Clear Complexion Concealer" and my "Physicians Formula Mineral Powder". For eye makeup I stick to just concealer on my eyelids and applying mascara, I use the "CoverGirl Lashblast Mascara in Black Brown".
Extra Beauty Tip:
After studying at night put two spoons in the freezer and get them out when you wake up. Place them on your eyelids ( while eyes are closed ) with the back of the spoon on your skin. This will de-puff your eyes and help the blood cells moving removing under eye circles. Mine are terrible and I find this very helpful! And don't forget, get a good night's sleep. They don't call it beauty sleep for nothing.
Have fun and don't forget to bring extra number 2 pencils! Comment down below if any of these tips helped! Happy finals!
Love,
AbbeyCatastrophe
Study Tips:
~ Take a pampering bath with your text book. Sit in a Lush bubble bath and relax with a green tea facial mask on while you read about how cells move throughout your body or about why Romeo and Juliet fell in love. ( Be careful not to drop it. )
~ Take 5 minute breaks after an hour of studying to massage your temples ( located at the top of your head, next to the end of your eyebrows ) or make a fruit smoothie.
~ Highlight things and make them pretty. As you highlight curtain things, your eyes will be more likely to be attracted to that sentence or word, by reading them more you'll understand or memorize them more often than not.
~ Ask your teacher. Don't give your teacher an apple and expect an A on your exam, take the time during lunch or in class to ask about what'll be on the exam or something you don't understand.
~ It's okay to stay up a little past your bedtime. I find that studying at night gives me the best results, wake up early the next morning to review again and later that day before your exam.
~ Don't be afraid to look up things online. The internet is here for a reason, if your teacher doesn't always give you the answer you're looking for, ask google.com . If in doubt, ask a friend, they might be able to help the most!
~ Have fun while studying. You don't have to be uncomfortable or music free, turn on music without words like jazz or iMovie music, haha. Music with words usually distract me from learning what I need to.
Here's some jazz I enjoy listening to while studying:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjI8ruaL4D0 ( 59 minutes long )
OR
Anything by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band
Makeup To Wear:
Remember, less is more. When you're stressed, usually you sweat which causes enlarged or open pores. So, you don't want to pack a ton of face makeup on. Before you apply any makeup, cleanse you skin with your favorite cleanser and apply a moisturizer. I find that cleansing my skin with the "Cetaphil Antibacterial Bar" works best and my "Yes To Carrots Body Butter" is a phenomenal moisturizer. Lightly apply concealer and if needed, powder. I like using the "Almay Clear Complexion Concealer" and my "Physicians Formula Mineral Powder". For eye makeup I stick to just concealer on my eyelids and applying mascara, I use the "CoverGirl Lashblast Mascara in Black Brown".
Extra Beauty Tip:
After studying at night put two spoons in the freezer and get them out when you wake up. Place them on your eyelids ( while eyes are closed ) with the back of the spoon on your skin. This will de-puff your eyes and help the blood cells moving removing under eye circles. Mine are terrible and I find this very helpful! And don't forget, get a good night's sleep. They don't call it beauty sleep for nothing.
Have fun and don't forget to bring extra number 2 pencils! Comment down below if any of these tips helped! Happy finals!
Love,
AbbeyCatastrophe
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Quick Beauty Tip: Saving Money On Products
I've been watching the TV show "Extreme Couponing" ,on TLC, and it's really opened my eyes to how much money I can save through coupons. If you're a beauty addict, like me, this could save you the 100's of dollars you'd spend on products that might not even be worth the money. Come on this beauty couponing adventure with me and, let's save our money!
Here's how:
~ Start off by researching OR watching "Extreme Couponing" to find out more about coupons. Find out whether you can use 2 "In-Store" coupons on one item, etc. ( Most stores will accept coupons from a different store IF you have that other store in your area. )
~ Collect your coupons. Find your deals and write them down. ( You can keep track of them by putting them in order by importance, brand, or money value. )
~ Search for "In-Store" sales. This is the best time to use your coupons! Beauty coupons usually last up to 2 months.
~ Check your email or text messages from your favorite beauty stores.
~ Print online coupons!
~ Plan your trip. Look up online how much an item you want is, apply tax and see how much you will save. Don't try to just go in and pay for what you don't need to.
~ Go shop and save! :)
Now that you know how to save, let's look at what I have saved:
1 Shopping Trip:
2 Simple Makeup Wipes
1 Wet N' Wild Lipstick
1 Wet N' Wild Trio Palette
Total: 20$
Savings: 15$
Paid: 5$
~~~
1 Shopping Trip:
2 Simple Makeup Wipes
1 CoverGirl Lashblast Clump Crusher Mascara
1 CoverGirl Lipslick
1 Almay Concealer
Total: 36$
Savings: 35$
Paid: 1$
NOW you go try! Have fun saving! :)
Extra Beauty Tip:
Walgreens AND CVS are having HUGE beauty deals right now!
Love,
AbbeyCatastrophe
Here's how:
~ Start off by researching OR watching "Extreme Couponing" to find out more about coupons. Find out whether you can use 2 "In-Store" coupons on one item, etc. ( Most stores will accept coupons from a different store IF you have that other store in your area. )
~ Collect your coupons. Find your deals and write them down. ( You can keep track of them by putting them in order by importance, brand, or money value. )
~ Search for "In-Store" sales. This is the best time to use your coupons! Beauty coupons usually last up to 2 months.
~ Check your email or text messages from your favorite beauty stores.
~ Print online coupons!
~ Plan your trip. Look up online how much an item you want is, apply tax and see how much you will save. Don't try to just go in and pay for what you don't need to.
~ Go shop and save! :)
Now that you know how to save, let's look at what I have saved:
1 Shopping Trip:
2 Simple Makeup Wipes
1 Wet N' Wild Lipstick
1 Wet N' Wild Trio Palette
Total: 20$
Savings: 15$
Paid: 5$
~~~
1 Shopping Trip:
2 Simple Makeup Wipes
1 CoverGirl Lashblast Clump Crusher Mascara
1 CoverGirl Lipslick
1 Almay Concealer
Total: 36$
Savings: 35$
Paid: 1$
NOW you go try! Have fun saving! :)
Extra Beauty Tip:
Walgreens AND CVS are having HUGE beauty deals right now!
Love,
AbbeyCatastrophe
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Quick Beauty Tip: Faster Nail Drying!
Hey everyone! So, recently I've discovered a new way to dry your nails faster and, I wanted to share it with you!
Here are the steps:
- Paint your nails any color or style you would like!
- Plug your sink up so that when you turn the water on, no water will go down the drain.
- Turn on COLD water.
- Listen to music the length of 3 minutes or set a timer.
- Dry your hands.
- Take your blowdryer and switch between the normal heat setting and the cooling setting for 30 seconds to a minute. End with the normal heat setting.
- Apply lotion!
Comment down below if you want to see more of these "Quick Beauty Tips"! Have a fantastic day. Love you all!
~AbbeyCatastrophe
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Review: Urban Decay Primer Potion VS. L'Oreal De-Crease Eyeshadow Primer
About my skin type:
I all over have really oily skin,with of course some dry patches. But, with my oily skin, my eyelids are even oilier! So,it really matters what eye primer I use and I had the hardest time finding one that suited my skin type.
Review on the L'Oreal De-Crease Eyeshadow Primer:
Overall , I didn't like this product. I was in search for a decent primer while I was saving up for the Urban Decay Primer and I was introduced to the L'Oreal De-Crease Eyeshadow Primer from a LOT of Youtubers. I assumed it was going to be this amazing product I would keep repurchasing but,that wasn't the case. This product,I don't know if mine was formulated wrong or something but,mine was a little too liquidy for me personally. On top of that,my eyes are extremely oily so,that made it even more difficult to deal with. Within an hour or so,my eyeshadow would crease and as the day went on,it gradually became worse. I'm not saying "OH! THIS IS THE MOST TERRIBLE"- no. I'm just saying that I had a bigger expectation of the product than it turned out to be and that people with really oily eyelids should probably stay away from this product. Now,the pigmentation of eyeshadows it gave off was decent,not the most spectacular but,enough for a simple eye look. The packaging is really pretty though! (: Also, for the cost it is what expected. $9.99 with additional tax.
Review on the Urban Decay Primer Potion:
I was planing on saving up for this product but,I will have to say that my mom did in fact buy this for me though. Again,like many other products,I heard overwhelmingly fantastic reviews on this product. I knew it wasn't going to fail me because,Urban Decay is a really great high-end makeup brand. I love this product not only because the consistency is amazing but,the pigmentation it gives eyeshadows is also amazing! This does not crease on me,and the packaging is adorable! It comes in a squeeze tube and I like that because extra bacteria cannot makes it's way into it. YAY FOR HEALTHY EYES! The price is a little expensive,but if you are looking for a great primer I recommend this product,the money spent on it will be worth it! $20.00 with additional tax.
Comparison of the two primers side-by-side:
The eyeshadow used was HotTopic's WARPAINT BEAUTY in 'Blue Crush' . $4.00 with addition tax.
I all over have really oily skin,with of course some dry patches. But, with my oily skin, my eyelids are even oilier! So,it really matters what eye primer I use and I had the hardest time finding one that suited my skin type.
Review on the L'Oreal De-Crease Eyeshadow Primer:
Overall , I didn't like this product. I was in search for a decent primer while I was saving up for the Urban Decay Primer and I was introduced to the L'Oreal De-Crease Eyeshadow Primer from a LOT of Youtubers. I assumed it was going to be this amazing product I would keep repurchasing but,that wasn't the case. This product,I don't know if mine was formulated wrong or something but,mine was a little too liquidy for me personally. On top of that,my eyes are extremely oily so,that made it even more difficult to deal with. Within an hour or so,my eyeshadow would crease and as the day went on,it gradually became worse. I'm not saying "OH! THIS IS THE MOST TERRIBLE"- no. I'm just saying that I had a bigger expectation of the product than it turned out to be and that people with really oily eyelids should probably stay away from this product. Now,the pigmentation of eyeshadows it gave off was decent,not the most spectacular but,enough for a simple eye look. The packaging is really pretty though! (: Also, for the cost it is what expected. $9.99 with additional tax.
Review on the Urban Decay Primer Potion:
I was planing on saving up for this product but,I will have to say that my mom did in fact buy this for me though. Again,like many other products,I heard overwhelmingly fantastic reviews on this product. I knew it wasn't going to fail me because,Urban Decay is a really great high-end makeup brand. I love this product not only because the consistency is amazing but,the pigmentation it gives eyeshadows is also amazing! This does not crease on me,and the packaging is adorable! It comes in a squeeze tube and I like that because extra bacteria cannot makes it's way into it. YAY FOR HEALTHY EYES! The price is a little expensive,but if you are looking for a great primer I recommend this product,the money spent on it will be worth it! $20.00 with additional tax.
The eyeshadow used was HotTopic's WARPAINT BEAUTY in 'Blue Crush' . $4.00 with addition tax.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Where have I been?
As most of you know,I have been wanting a Youtube channel for AGES now! So,my parents and I discussed about it and we came to the result of me actually having one! Right now,I have 14 subscribers and an amazing new friend Saphira! She does video's as well and is smart ,beautiful ,unique and real.( I'll link her channel below along with mine.) Sorry for almost abandoning my blog but,I thought I'd take a break to set my Youtube up and put up weekly video's (or more) for about a week or two before I came back onto this blog. I know a lot of my viewers on here searched for my 'grudge makeup tutorial'. I posted it not knowing most people were looking for one! I was inspired and curious on how to do it so,I made a video. Although my editing skills weren't the best,and still aren't,I'm glad you all like it. Anyways,enough of my rambling! Thanks for all of your support on here and, I will do blog posts every once in a while but, for now you can find and connect with me on Youtube. I'll still monitor comments on here ,don't worry!
I love you all! Have a wonderful day. (:
-AbbeyCatastrophe
Links:
Saphira's channel : http://www.youtube.com/user/SaphiraFashion
My channel : http://www.youtube.com/user/AbbeyCatastrophe
I love you all! Have a wonderful day. (:
-AbbeyCatastrophe
Links:
Saphira's channel : http://www.youtube.com/user/SaphiraFashion
My channel : http://www.youtube.com/user/AbbeyCatastrophe
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Spring Makeup Tutorial
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Song: Black Veil Brides-Morticians Daughter
-Abbey <3
Song: Black Veil Brides-Morticians Daughter
CVS & Hair Masters haul.
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Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Playing My Clarinet & Trumpet.
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HotTopic,Forever21,Icing & Sephora Haul!
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Dying My Hair Half Turquoise Half Black
Products Used:
Manic Panic: Atomic Turquoise
Manic Panic: Raven
Conditioner (doesn't matter which one)
Gloves
Hair dying brush
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Saturday, December 24, 2011
The Holly Jolly Holiday Tag.
***This tag was created by beautybaby44 and strawberryelectric48*** (On Youtube)
Questions:
1. Favorite Christmas Movie?
2. Are you on the Naughty list or the Nice list?
3. Show us an embarrassing Christmas Card photo! (WE KNOW YOU HAVE ONE OK)
4. Have you ever had a White Christmas?
5. Where do you usually spend your holiday?
6. Play or Sing your favorite Christmas Song!
7. Do you open any presents on Christmas Eve?
8. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer?
9. What holiday tradition are you looking forward to most this year?
10. Is your Christmas tree real or fake?
11. Hands down, what's your all-time favorite holiday food and holiday sweet treat?
12. Be Honest: do you like giving gifts or receiving gifts better?
13. Show us your tackiest Christmas attire (ex: Ugly Sweater)
14. What would be your dream place to visit for the holiday season?
15. Does your family have a special holiday recipe you like to help make?
16. Are you a pro-present wrapper, or do you fail miserably?
17. Most memorable Holiday moment?
18. What made you realize the truth about Santa?
19. Do you make New Years Resolutions? Do you stick to them?
20. What makes the Holidays special for you?
Thanks for watching<3
Abbey***
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Happy Halloween!
Sorry about it being late..But enjoy :D
Love,
Abbey***
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Abbey***
Tag:Halloween.
1.Favourite Halloween movie?
Um? I'm not quiet sure about a Halloween movie but,I would have to say the Fred movie(New halloween one) I don't know many and that's the one I watched this year.
2.What age did you stop Trick-Or-Treating?
I still do.(:
3.Favourite Halloween costume you have worn?
What I was this year! Jinxx from Black Veil Brides(:
4.What are you going to be this year?
I was Jinxx(: (Halloween passed already)
5.Do you like going to Halloween attractions?
I've never been to one? But,I would love to!(:
6.Vampires or Werewolves?
This is a really hard question to answer but,I have to say vampires.
7.Favourite Halloween candy?
KITKATS<3
8.Do you decorate your house?
Sometimes..
9.Least favourite costume?
Princess.
10.Have you ever repeated a costume? and what was it?
I don't think I have?
11.Do you believe in ghosts?
Yes.
12.Scariest Halloween?
Never had one.(:
I tag all of you,even though Halloween has passed enjoy doing this tag!(: Thanks for reading!
Love,Abbey***
Um? I'm not quiet sure about a Halloween movie but,I would have to say the Fred movie(New halloween one) I don't know many and that's the one I watched this year.
2.What age did you stop Trick-Or-Treating?
I still do.(:
3.Favourite Halloween costume you have worn?
What I was this year! Jinxx from Black Veil Brides(:
4.What are you going to be this year?
I was Jinxx(: (Halloween passed already)
5.Do you like going to Halloween attractions?
I've never been to one? But,I would love to!(:
6.Vampires or Werewolves?
This is a really hard question to answer but,I have to say vampires.
7.Favourite Halloween candy?
KITKATS<3
8.Do you decorate your house?
Sometimes..
9.Least favourite costume?
Princess.
10.Have you ever repeated a costume? and what was it?
I don't think I have?
11.Do you believe in ghosts?
Yes.
12.Scariest Halloween?
Never had one.(:
I tag all of you,even though Halloween has passed enjoy doing this tag!(: Thanks for reading!
Love,Abbey***
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Water Faerie
Hello everyone! I'm so very sorry about ANOTHER long time with no posting. I'm not going to make excuses this time.. But Halloween is Monday and while I was busy I took the time to create a "Water Faerie" makeup look. I really hope you like it. For lips you can do a light pink and same for blush. I also put glitter on the side of my face in the 3E form but,the camera didn't pick it up. You can wear you hair in braids or curled. I'm not doing a lot of looks this year because I ran out of time. I may do another look tomorrow but,I'm not sure. I will have pictures of me trick or treating of my costume and everything. I'll give you a hint of who I'm going to be. I'm in a rock band,it's initials are BVB and I'm the guitarist/violinist.(:
Thank you for everything<3 Comment on how I did or requests for me!
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Love,
Abbey***
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