if you’re going to a weekend getaway at the beach, or doing some outdoorsey summery activity that requires you to pack up your crap and leave your house and not haul all 29832893 makeup items that you may own, you might be asking yourself: WHAT SHOULD I TAKE WITH ME SO I DON’T LOOK LIKE A TURD?

well, here is the answer.

all of these items are awesome if you want some makeup for the beach, or to dual up for a night out on the town!

no one wants to bring every item that they own to a few days away from the house!

first things for packing light first:

1.) BRUSHES!

- at least ONE medium sized eyeshadow brush that you can apply all over color with as well as use it in your crease to give some depth for night time outtings!

- at least 1 powder brush that you can also use as a bronzer brush

2.) ITEMS THAT SERVE DUAL PURPOSES!

- FACIAL LOTION WITH SPF: keeps your skin moisturized and protects from those uv rays that are gonna leave your face all freckly

- concealer!!! this is really good if you want to go to the beach and not look like a total zombie. you just spot treat your problem areas and set with a little powder and BAM you are totally set!

- BRONZER (makes contourin’ fabulous) 

(AT NIGHT TIME: if you are looking for a little bit more coverage and don’t want to bring a thing of foundation, you can mix your concealer with some of your FACIAL LOTION and it makes a tinted moisturizer! it adds more coverage but it still looks very fresh and natural and awesome!)

- EYESHADOW PALLETS THAT CONAIN NEUTRAL COLORS!: its going to be 500 billion times easier to have one pallet that has your go-to colors already in it. you can even de-pot your own eyeshadows and make your own pallet (there are a ton of youtube tutorials for DIY makeup pallets!) 

- LIPSTICK!!! you can use it on your CHEEKS and on your lips! 

- EYELINER: at night you can also use eyeliner as an eyeshadow by smudging it some (if it’s a stick of course!!) or even just paint on the liquid!  (AND EYELINER ALSO WORKS AS AN EYEBROW PENCIL!!!)

- waterproof mascara!

- A GOOD CHAPSTICK TO KEEP YOUR LIPS FROM GETTING CHAPPED FROM THE SUN!

BEACH MAKEUP IDEAS:

no one really wants to wear a crapton of makeup when they are just gonna be in the sun all day!

- CONCEALER UNDER YOUR EYES AND ON YOUR EYELIDS TO PREVENT SUNBURN because that skin is VERY sensitive!!! (i wouldn’t even set it with powder if i am going to be in the water or anything, just keep it simple!)

- EYEBROW SHADING! just shade in your eyebrows lightly!

- chapstick!

- waterproof mascara if you want to go to that length! (don’t wear regular because if you are going in the water, you’re gonna look like a raccoon!)

your cheeks should get pretty rosey in the sun so i wouldn’t even worry about wearing blush or bronzer or anything. just wear your sunglasses if you are scared of lookin haggard 

NIGHT OUT:

- concealer mixed with lotion for a tinted moisturizer / set with powder

- contour cheekbones/sides of forehead and jawline with bronzer

- use lipstick as blush 

- smear black stick eyeliner to make a smokey eye / finish with mascara

- shade in your eyebrows

- lipstick or chapstick or lipgloss

BOOM BOOM YOU ARE HOTT AS HECK

obviously you can tailor the makeup that you take with you to your needs, but personally i would bring this stuff as a minimum but then again i am disgustingly high maintenance when it comes to the makeup department.

but i hope this helped if you are in a bit of a predicament with packing for upcoming vacations!

- Linnea 

If you’re anything like me, a few days of wearing makeup makes your skin look pretty gross and dry! If you have rough patches, huge gross scaly things coming off of your nose, or little nasty ass fine dry spots, this helps to completely smooth your skin and moisturize it, making it look and feel like a baby’s butt!!!

I do this every few days when my skin needs it and it’s honestly the best thing that I do to keep my skin fabulous!

I mix this up whenever I use it, I suggest you do the same because if not the honey mixed with the other ingredients will make it way too coarse for your face if you let it sit out for too long !

what you’ll need:
Honey
Sea salt
Baking soda

take out your hand and put a small amount of honey, then put some sea salt on top, and then baking soda and mix it all together until it looks like peanut butter! I never really exactly measure it but try to use more baking soda than sea salt. It works super well and I love it so much!!!!

- Linnea

easy diy highlights for summer! you just spray this on a section of your hair that you want to lighten, then drag your straightener over it a few times then BAM! PERMANENT highlights! 

I haven’t tried this but this one youtube guru (atkristabradford) made a video on it and it looks SO COOL! you can get it at CVS and Ulta! its like 9 bucks a bottle!

neutrogena has awesome ones!!

HEY MY MESSAGES ARE WORKING so if you have any questions just shoot em at me and i can respond privately 

i just got back to so many that were over a month old, i’m sorry ahh!

Every other day is fine, but the longer the better!

I love this mask because it is super hydrating, easy to make, feels awesome, and makes your skin glowing and moisturized!

What you’ll need: 1/4 of an avocado and about 1-2tsp honey

Mix it all together with a fork then apply it to your cleansed face and wait about 15-20 minutes then rinse and follow with a toner + moisturizer! 

The batch I made looks super gross and chunky but it made my skin so smooth but you definitely want to use a toner OR a cleanser after it because it tends to leave a little bit behind!

- Linnea

now that the weather is getting warmer, most of us are going to have the problem of transforming into a huge disgusting greaseball. so here are a few little tips on how to avoid that the best you can!

1.) try to avoid washing your hair as much! (the more you wash your hair, the more its being stripped of its natural oils which makes it try to replenish itself by producing even more!) it may take a while to really see the results of it but try to go as long as you can!

You can avoid shampooing your hair as much by:

- using a dry shampoo (any kind will work, you can pick one up at walmart or at the salon!)

- massaging your scalp with warm water instead of shampoo while you’re in the shower (the water brings the oil from your scalp down to your tips)

- co-washing (using only a conditioner while washing your hair)

- putting your hair UP!!! get it out of your face, if it’s not hanging down the back of your neck or all over your forehead, you’re less likely to feel it and the greasy effects! 

- doing hairstyles that last for more than one day (putting your hair in braids for one day (or two!), take them out the next and rock the wavy hair / curling your hair and DROWNING them in hairspray then putting it up while you sleep and having a softer curl the next day/ etc)

and if you really can’t stand going a long period of time without washing your hair, try adding some baking soda every few days to your shampoo. It definitely helps to suck up the oils, but try not to do this too often because it can dry out your hair! Make sure to only massage your scalp while using baking soda in your shampoo, do not scrub your ends!!

other tips:

- use a gentle shampoo when you do wash so you are not COMPLETELY stripping your hair of its life! (I love burt’s bees!) and clarifying shampoos help to remove buildup (these are good to use about once a week) 

- do not apply conditioner to your roots! they really don’t need it at all. just apply it to your ends (about chin length down, depending on how long your hair is!)

- look at what PRODUCTS you are using on your hair right now, they could be the culprit of your oily hair! using products that aren’t right for your specific hair type can tend to do this; say if you are using a deep conditioner for thick hair while your hair is thin, it will add wayyyy too much moisture causing it to weigh down and look greasy. 

things that can be making it greasy that you are using (although they may not make it greasy the first day, the second day when more of your natural oils are producing they are going to be added to what you already have in your hair!):

- leave-in conditioners! using way too much or a really heavy one can leave you with super greasy hair. try to focus it only on the ends and not your entire head!

- OILS!!!!! although these help to make your hair super shiny right after blow drying it, they can help you stock up on the grease if you are not applying it ONLY TO YOUR ENDS!

the main point is, if you are using moisturizing products after shampooing make sure to only apply them to your ends! it is crucial for trying to minimize the grease in your hair!

I hope this helps!

- Linnea

All i do is exfoliate before I start the process so I don’t have any dry patches so I don’t get any orange spots.

Just make sure to rub it all over evenly, and don’t put your clothes on until it’s dry.

washing your hands is probably the most important, make sure to wash the creases between your fingers super thoroughly and that should do it

is anyone interested in learning more about tanning? I would be more than happy to do a Q&A

-Katy