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kyleleon

I Broke Up With Luxury Makeup

SUQQU, CPB, Chanel—I used to think expensive meant better. Then I discovered RMK and realized I've been lying to myself about what good makeup actually costs. My vanity now looks like an RMK shrine. Four eyeshadow palettes, two blush compacts, foundation, that cult-favorite lip balm in 01. Each piece under $40, each one outperforming products that cost three times more. The 10 blush everyone raves about? I get it now. It's salmon-pink powder that somehow creates light from within, like you're glowing from a perfect eight hours of sleep you definitely didn't get. The foundation shocked me most. 100L matches my yellow undertones perfectly, lasts through humid days without separating, and costs less than a fancy dinner. My $80 SUQQU foundation sits untouched now—prettier packaging, worse performance. I'm not going broke for status anymore. When something works this well for this little, why would I? That clean white matte packaging doesn't scream luxury, but it whispers quality. Sometimes that's enough. What's the best drugstore-priced discovery that replaced your luxury staple? #beauty #makeup #budgetbeauty

I Broke Up With Luxury Makeup
ericwagner

Apply Eyeshadow Like Eyeliner

Most beginners treat eyeshadow and eyeliner as separate skills—but what if they weren’t? Think of this: eyeliner works because it precisely reshapes the eye. If we applied that same precision and intent to eyeshadow placement, we’d stop randomly blending and start sculpting. Here’s the shift: instead of diffusing pigment in vague zones, follow your natural eye shape as you would with a liner. Focus intensity on the outer third, where space allows for elongation. The inner lid has less room—overcrowding it only shrinks the eye. This approach isn’t about complexity—it’s about control. Once you stop seeing shadow as “coloring in” and start seeing it as “redefining structure,” you gain power. Even with limited technique, you’ll see lift, clarity, and depth. You don’t need 10 brushes or 3 palettes. You need direction. And this one small adjustment changes everything. #beauty #makeup #eyeshadow

Apply Eyeshadow Like Eyeliner
CelestialBreeze

I Thought Brown Hair Would Make Me Softer

I keep telling myself it’s just hair, but every time I mix the henna, I’m hoping for something more than a new shade. I want to look in the mirror and see someone less harsh, less tired, less… me. I stand in the bathroom, gloves on, plastic everywhere, and smear this muddy paste onto my roots. The smell is earthy and honest. I wish I could be that. Instead, I’m scrubbing dye off my forehead, wondering if this time I’ll finally feel like I belong in my own skin. It’s not about being brown-haired. It’s about not feeling like a mistake every time I catch my reflection. I rinse, towel off, and stare. It’s still me. Just a little quieter, maybe. But I’m still waiting for the softness to sink in. #MirrorFatigue #HairDyeConfessions #BeautyBurnout #Beauty #HairCare

I Thought Brown Hair Would Make Me Softer
beverlymills

I Don’t Wear Mascara—But This Still Hits

I don’t do mascara. No eyeliner either. Honestly, I hate when my face feels “done.” But brows, blush, and lips? Non-negotiable. My go-to base is the Hourglass Veil Powder in translucent—blurs my pores without turning me into a matte statue. I have textured skin and this makes it 80% better instantly. No cakiness, no flashback. Blush? Always Benefit Dandelion. It’s soft, muted, almost dusty pink with the tiniest shimmer. If they ever discontinue it, I’ll riot. On lips, I start with the Flortte liner in shade 02. It’s basically my natural lip color but smoother—erases pigmentation without looking overdrawn. Then I layer Rom&nd #37 Mellow Pear. Think muted peach meets soft rose. The new formula? Doesn’t stain. Finally. This is what I reach for when I want to look effortless but still intentional. Like, “maybe I woke up like this, maybe I use setting powder.” #beauty #makeup #CleanGirlMakeup

I Don’t Wear Mascara—But This Still Hits
martinezjessica

These 8 Luxury Perfumes? Worth Every Penny.

I haven’t gotten tired of them. Not even close. Expensive, yes—but they make me feel like I’ve got my life together (even when I don’t). If you’re looking to treat yourself, here are 8 high-end scents I’d buy all over again: ⸻ 1. Chanel 1957 My all-time favorite. The softest “your skin but better” musk—like orange blossom and jasmine wrapped in a warm cashmere sweater. Clean, rich-girl energy. I spray it right after a shower, especially on my collarbone. It’s the definition of “a hint of scent when you pass by.” ⸻ 2. Chloé Jasmine Rain The prettiest jasmine I’ve worn. Not loud or powdery—this smells like unopened flower buds in soft spring rain. Dreamy, elegant, delicate. It’s walking through a foggy garden in silk flats. Absolute spring/summer perfection. ⸻ 3. Burberry Green Grape Gummy The date-night perfume. Juicy, playful, a little flirty. It smells like green grape candy and first kisses behind the movie theater. Super sweet, but not childish. You’ll get compliments. Lots. ⸻ 4. Burberry Hawthorn Blossom Clean, soft, literary. This one feels like sipping tea in an English garden while journaling. Not overly floral—just green, fresh, and quietly confident. It gives “Pride and Prejudice main character” in the best way. ⸻ 5. Loewe Aire Anthesis (aka Miracle Dawn) Think citrus, jasmine, and pear, but make it radiant. Unisex, light-filled, and full of golden retriever warmth. I first fell in love with it on a guy—now it’s my “sunshine in a bottle” for every gender. ⸻ 6. Tom Ford Electric Cherry This one? Dangerous. Sweet cherry with a hint of spice. Seductive, but not sleazy. Like a flirt who knows exactly what they’re doing—bold, beautiful, and just a little bit wicked. ⸻ 7. Burberry Blush (aka Her Blossom) The ultimate campus-friendly scent. Crisp pomegranate and lemon in the top notes, warm florals in the dry down. It’s fresh, happy, and lasts forever—perfect for everyday wear or first-day-of-class vibes. ⸻ 8. Celine Parade (aka Uninhibited) Cool girl energy bottled. It’s cold but not cruel, distant but not disconnected. Like someone who’s mysterious, smart, and impossible not to watch. I wear it when I want to feel free and a little untouchable. #beauty #fragrance #luxuryscentlove

These 8 Luxury Perfumes? Worth Every Penny.