So, the first ingredient in your skin care is WATER. Is that bad? Is it a scam? Are hydrosols better? Let’s talk about pixie dusting and its ugly friend, inflating science to tell a story that the evidence doesn’t quite support. Learn to spot the red flags and decipher the marketing from the science. #ingredientliteracy #skincare #collagen #makeupover40 #hydrosols
The rose hydrosol study often cited as evidence in skin care marketing (but doesn’t actually test what people claim it proves – probably a case of someone doing AI “research” and not double checking the results, and now it’s circulating around brands and influencers) –
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10455691/
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I’M WEARING:
FACE
Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Cream – https://go.magik.ly/ml/3vf5r/
LYS Bright Start Concealer in LN6 – https://go.magik.ly/ml/3o4df/
CoverGirl TruBlend Skin Enhancer Bronzer in Toasted Butterscotch – https://amzn.to/4c6CGMR or https://go.magik.ly/ml/3h9h7/ [CVS]
Benefit Play Daze Airy Liquid Blush in Willa – https://go.magik.ly/ml/3vf5v/
EYES
MAC Paint Pot in Painterly – https://go.magik.ly/ml/1sj6x/
Jones Road Eyeshadow Stick in Smoky Brown – https://go.magik.ly/ml/3jiaz/
Seraphine Botanicals Power Curl Mascara – https://seraphinebotanicals.com/products/power-curl-waterproof-curl-holding-mascara
LIP
Hard Candy Pop Tint Lip & Cheek Stain in Watermelon Crush – https://go.magik.ly/ml/3uu12/
Jones Road Lip Recharge in Pink Lilac – https://go.magik.ly/ml/3vbj1/
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MIXSOON Korean Skin Care – discount with code GEEKOUTOFWATER – https://mixsoon.us/
NECKNOTZ hand-crafted hemp necklaces by my friend Lindsay – 3% off with code: GOOW https://www.necknotz.com/discount/GOOW
BK BEAUTY – awesome cruelty free brushes! get 10% off with code SHELLY10 – https://www.bkbeauty.com/
BANISH Skin Care & Dermarolling Stamp – discount with code GOOW – https://www.banish.com/SHELLY42677
YESSTYLE – extra discount with code YESGOOW – http://bit.ly/yesgoow
ALTER EGO COSMETICS – 10% off with code SHELLY10 – https://goow.me/ae/
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EQUIPMENT
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Fancy software – http://go.magik.ly/ml/519m/
(lol none of it is fancy)
ABOUT ME: My name is Shelly and I’m a 51-year-old web geek that jumped off the deep end into the makeup and beauty world. I’ve got normal to dry skin, fine lines, and hyperpigmentation caused by sun damage. Cameo appearances by my rescue cats Ziva and Charlie (both girls).
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