Showing posts with label sunburn. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sunburn. Show all posts

Sunday, April 26, 2015

Beauty Squared Round-Up - Sunday, April 26, 2015

Hello lovelies! It's time for our weekly round-up. And I feel like I should add a note about the lack of posts lately. Both Beauty Squared ladies have been very busy lately and blogging has proven challenging, but we're aiming to bring you some posts very soon. Stay tuned! In the meantime, we'll keep bringing you this weekly round-up, so you can see what the internet is talking about where it comes to beauty and skincare and haircare. 

Let's go!


  • Keratosis Pilaris is a skin condition that's getting a fair bit of buzz lately, mainly because it seems to be something many people have but didn't realize it was an actual condition and could be treated. I actually just realized that Keratosis Pilaris is what I have on my upper arms, after about 20 years of being embarrassed by the red, bumpy skin there. If you've got patches of skin that look a bit like chicken skin, it might be Keratosis Pilaris.
  • Blackheads are better known than Keratosis Pilaris, but they're no less problematic. If you have them, you'll want to read this article that explains what they are, what causes them and how you get rid of them.
  • From one beauty issue to another (and another). Dark undereye circles are something most of us deal with, and there really isn't a whole lot than be done about them apart from trying to avoid them if they're caused by dehydration, lack of sleep, etc or concealing them. Here are some tips to minimize their appearance from treatment to concealing.
  • It's that time of year when many of us are turning into sun worshippers after a long, cold winter but forgetting that even when it's not that hot, it can burn our skin. You really should be wearing sunscreen on any exposed skin during all seasons of the year, but if you're not fastidious like that and occasionally get too much sun, here's how to cover up sunburn without irritating the damaged skin any further.
  • If you kind of like the look of a bit of sunburn on your face but would rather not burn your flesh to get the effect, here's how to do it with makeup.
  • Here's a fresh, bright way to wear colourful eyeliner this season.
  • Red lipstick is typically a winter/fall trend, but you don't have to stop wearing it when the weather warms up. Here's how to wear red lipstick in the spring and summer.
  • Fashion Magazine's Beauty Panel talks about how they groom their eyebrows. Lots of tips here!
  • Have you tried Nudestix? They're a new line of versatile cosmetic pencils with a view on simple, natural looks. Learn about the teenagers behind the line.
  • Temptalia's review of yet another nude eyeshadow palette, this one containing five very wearable matte shades from Becca.
  • MUA Lisa Eldridge talks about the beauty tricks she uses while travelling.
  • We all want to save money. Buzzfeed has a post on doing so with your beauty products.
  •  Beyonce's MUA Sir John Barnett has been tapped as L'Oreal Paris' new celebrity makeup artist. Here he talks about his new role for L'Oreal, his techniques and shares some secrets.
  • Time for some hair talk!
    • How to fight frizz, no matter your hair type. 
    • Sideburns for women? Yup, have a read. 
    • Waking up with perfect hair. Yes, it's apparently possible. 
    • Are you an unnatural redhead? Do you emphasize your natural red with a bit of colour? You'll want to read this about how to keep your red from fading. 

Sunday, April 19, 2015

Beauty Squared Round-Up for April 19, 2015

Happy Sunday and hello from Beauty Squared. It's that time again. Here are our picks for must-see links related to all things beauty. Let's go!


  • Spring 2015 Beauty Trend: Doll-like makeup. We're talking perfect skin, lashes and pink lips.
  • Summer is coming and that means many of us will be cropping our hair shorter for the warmer weather. Thinking of going short-short? Or maybe you're already way ahead of the trend and rocking short hair? Here are some short hair inspirations.
  • Do you dye your own hair? If so, you know how messy it can be. Here are some helpful tips on cleaning up during and after dying your hair.
  • You know how to keep your skin clean and clear from breakouts, right? No? Here you go.
  • Do you exfoliate your skin? You should and here's how.
  • A product that can banish your puffy eyes with minimal effort?
  • Products that can minimize those pesky large pores that can prevent you from having a smooth complexion are all the rage right now. This is what you should know about them.
  • Tempted by bold eye makeup looks but a little intimidated? This post might help.
  • Speaking of bold eye makeup looks: how about using metallic flakes (think gold leaf) in your eye looks?
  • Travelling and makeup - what to pack.
  • If you'll be travelling somewhere warm soon, or you've maybe overdone it enjoying the warm spring sunshine, this is for you - Five Tips for Sunburn.
  • Ease off on the contouring, kids. Read what MUA Patti Dubroff has to say about the heavy contouring running rampant on Instagram and YouTube and what you should be doing instead.
  • And on that note, here's how to get a flattering, natural-looking brow that suits you and doesn't look like you've put it on with a Sharpie.
  • MAC Senior Artist Melissa Gibson tells us how to handle the overabundance of limited edition collections without feeling the need to buy them all. She should know, working for MAC, who has limited edition collections out every few weeks!
  • Sam and Nic from Pixiwoo and Real Techniques sits down with their idol, the fantastic MUA Val Garland for a chat.
  • Read about (and see) what happened when a woman went to eight different makeup counters and asked for a natural make-up look

Sunday, March 3, 2013

Beauty Squared Round-Up - March 3, 2013


Here is your Beauty Squared Round-up for this past week!


A collection of vintage lingerie ads, courtesy of Buzzfeed.


Editor, TV presenter and model Alexa Chung has been named as the spokesperson of L'Oreal Professional INOA colour.


The totally cool new David Bowie video for the song "The Stars (Are Out Tonight), directed by Canadian Floria Sigismundi and starring Tilda Swinton and model Andrej Pejic. SO MUCH ANDROGYNY!


Natural beauty tips for your head down to your toes. Click here to see the above larger. 


Are you, like me, always on the hunt for that Holy Grail beauty product? Well, we may never find it. 


A guide on washing makeup brushes.


Some makeup tips for making eyes look larger. If you wear glasses, there may be some tips here you can use!


Do you know how to conceal a sunburn using makeup? Here are some tips.


More and more women are wearing wigs on a daily basis. From the NY Times 'Her Crowning Glory in a Box'.

Do your eyelashes lose their curl? Here are some tips for preventing it. 


Take a look at the absolutely stunning makeup for the Badgley Mischka Fall/Winter 2013 runway show, created by Tom Pecheux, Creative Director for MAC.


And take a look at the totally cool silver eyeliner and hot pink lips at the Dior Fall/Winter 2013 show. 




Fashion magazine Numero's African Queen fashion layout features a white model, made-up to look black. 


A new chocolate bar ad has created a CGI Audrey Hepburn. See the astonishing ad here.


These animal-inspired lipstick looks are cute and creative, but let's not wear them out of the house, please.


A Pixiwoo tutorial for Emeli Sande's fierce look.


1980s superstar makeup artist, Martin Pretorius recreates the iconic and badass Robert Palmer video girl makeup. 

Sunday, July 15, 2012

Beauty Squared Round-Up - July 15, 2012

Here are this week's clickable beauty links. Enjoy!



Tips on taking better photos for your beauty blog



Tips on how to pose for more flattering photos. 


Impossibly chic street style photos show you how to wear a red lip. 



Sugar is bad for your waistline, but it's also bad for your skin.  


From the MTV Fora blog: Cosmetics brands you must check out





I hate getting sunburnt. Don't you? Try not to let it happen, but if it does, here are some tips on how to get rid of it. 


Eight easy eye makeup tricks to update your makeup routine. 




Beautylish.com lists the best foundations for sensitive skin.  


How to walk in heels


Banish foot pain for good!




Check out this "Shabby Chic" DIY manicure.  



Tips for fixing your manicure


Is your makeup trying to kill you? 

Should those with gluten allergies be using gluten-free makeup?