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Look Good On Zoom Calls | The Best Mini Ring Light On Amazon

May 24, 2021 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I was on Zoom calls before it was cool ; ) But now I’m in great company with many folks continuing to work from home after the pandemic which has caused a cultural shift that takes the office out of the equation and puts video conference calls onto the table.

I have terrible lighting at my house. AWFUL. You read it here first: Never will I ever [again] buy a house that makes creating content such a pain. I was using my full-size ring light for Zoom calls, and while I still use it for virtual speaking engagements and conferences, I was getting reeeeal tired of lugging it up and down our stairs every single call. So, I purchased a Mini Ring Light off of Amazon and it is a GAME-CHANGER.

UBeesize 10″ Selfie Ring Light with 50″ Extendable Tripod Stand & Flexible Phone Holder

I love that this ring light is affordable and right now it is the LOWEST PRICE I’ve seen it! I can also put my iPhone in to record videos and take pictures [so much nicer than a hand-held selfie] or I can just use the ring light to brighten up my space for Zoom calls.

Product Details

【Dimmable Ring Light】UBeesize 10″ Ring Light features 3 light colors (Warm, Cool White, Daylight) and 11 levels brightness in each color, 33 options in total.
【Adjustable & Stable Tripod】Extending from 15″ to 50″, and tripod legs unfold up to 30″ wide, the stable tripod can be adjusted to any height within as needed.
【Endless Lighting Angle】3-way pan head with a convenient handle allows for tilt and swivel motion; portrait or landscape options.
【Flexible Phone Holder from the Ring】Rather than placing the cellphone outside the ring, our ring light is big enough that you can place your cellphone in the ring to make the most of this circle light.
【Bluetooth Remote and Lifetime Service】It comes with a Bluetooth remote, so you don’t even need to touch your cellphone to start the video or selfie.

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Monistat Chafing Gel As Makeup Primer | Does It Work?

July 22, 2019 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

In the summer I like to find no-nonsense products that aren’t fussy and help my makeup last in the heat and humidity of a midwest summer. I always use a makeup primer, even when I only wear concealer and powder, so I go through makeup primers fast. I had heard that you could use MONISTAT Chafing Gel as a Smashbox Photo Finish Primer dupe, so I finally gave it a try. *Note: The MONISTAT Chafing Gel is not the same as the MONISTAT vaginal products, so make sure you purchase the right item!

What is MONISTAT Chafing Relief Gel?

MONISTAT Chafing Relief Powder is said to provide on-the-go prevention and relief from chafing and irritation of the skin in intimate, delicate areas like the inner thigh, bikini area, underarms, and breasts. Made especially for women, the exclusive Powder-Gel® formula combines the protective benefits of lotion and powder by forming a silky, breathable moisture control barrier to fight friction. Delicate skin feels healthy and protected from uncomfortable irritation caused by moisture, heat, movement, and shaving. Also helps reduce the appearance of redness that can develop after shaving or waxing the bikini area. Works with just one application and is gentle enough to use every day.

MONISTAT Chafing Relief Gel vs. Smashbox Photofinish Primer

MONISTAT Chafing Relief Gel Ingredients:

Active Ingredients: Dimethicone – 1.2 %

Inactive Ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trisiloxane

Smashbox Photofinish Primer Ingredients:

Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Trisiloxane, Silica, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Extract, Propylene Glycol, Water, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Cola Acuminata (Kola) Seed Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract.

My Thoughts

Smashbox Photofinish Primer is $36 for 1oz and MONISTAT Chafing Relief Gel is $5.98 on Amazon for 1.5 oz. Smashbox does have a bunch of variations (radiance, redness reducer, superlight, minimize pores, and oil and shine control) so trying those may be something you want to consider, but if you’re a fan of the Smashbox Photofinish Primer it performs exactly the same as the MONISTAT Chafing Relief Gel but it is 6 times the cost.

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Have you ever used the MONISTAT Chafing Gel as a makeup primer? Do you have any great makeup or skincare dupes? If so, please share them in the comments! Thank you! xx

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Freeman Beauty Neon Vibes Clay Mask | Oil Absorbing

February 25, 2019 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you are feeling ready to tackle a new day! We are under a blizzard warning (yep, BLIZZARD) where I live, so I am feeling very grateful for a warm home. What are you grateful for today? Let me know in the comments : )

A couple of weeks ago I shared a review of the new Freeman Beauty Holographic Mask and today I want to share a quick review of one of the new Freeman Beauty Neon Vibes Clay Mask. I love masking and you can read my posts on mask here.

About the Freeman Beauty Neon Vibes Clay Mask No Stress Oil-Absorbing

This is a very bright neon clay mask. This mask has blue lotus which claims to help with stress and restore balance and absorb oil for a better complexion. After 10 minutes you rinse this mask off with warm water.

My Thoughts

I tend to prefer sheet, peel-off, or gel masks because sometimes removing clay or mud masks seems like a chore, but I think I will continue to use this mask in my masking rotation because I loved how fun it looks and how nice it smells. My skin looked brighter after applying it, which most masks do for me and I love it! I also noticed that my skin seemed very taught after using it, and I think that is thanks to the oil-absorbing properties and the tightness from a clay mask.

My Routine

I like to do masks in the evening before I do my evening skincare routine. I start by removing my makeup with Garnier SkinActive Micellar Water Waterproof and Neutrogena Makeup Removing Wipes. I then apply my Freeman Beauty Neon Vibes No Stress Oil Absorbing Clay Mask with a cheap foundation brush (like this one). After about 10-20 minutes I use warm water on a washcloth and gently remove the mask by doing upwards swipes and circular motions. I then continue with my nighttime routine.

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I could not find this mask ANYWHERE online, so I linked a few of my favorite Freeman Beauty Clay Masks below. I found my Freeman Beauty Neon Vibes Mask at Walmart for $1.37 for a single-use mask.

What is your favorite mask? Do you prefer mud masks, sheet masks, gel masks, peel-off masks, or clay masks? Share in the comments so we can all help each other! Have a wonderful rest of your day! xx

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