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The Bedazzled Buddhist
United States
Приєднався 29 чер 2022
I make talking head videos about science, nature, art, books, creativity and beauty; where two or more of those topics interconnect is my happy place! For example, I am a physician who runs a research lab, but in my spare time I create abstract paintings in my makeshift corner bedroom studio that are heavily influenced by science, math and buddhism. I collect sparkly fine minerals that are the perfect union of chemistry and art, but also enjoy sparkly jewelry, a shiny pair of shoes or sparkly eyeshadows.
Ultimately, I aim to lead a happy and fulfilling life through pursuit of my many interests. I hope you’ll join me as I navigate ways to live my best life and hopefully inspire you to do the same.
You can also find me on Instagram @chrisiacodon. For business or other inquiries email me at christineannid@gmail.com.
Ultimately, I aim to lead a happy and fulfilling life through pursuit of my many interests. I hope you’ll join me as I navigate ways to live my best life and hopefully inspire you to do the same.
You can also find me on Instagram @chrisiacodon. For business or other inquiries email me at christineannid@gmail.com.
MID-YEAR MAKEUP INVENTORY 2024 #makeupcollection #newmakeup
I bought alot of #newmakeup this year folks. Let's talk about it. And an unfortunate elevator ride that led to a #luxury purchase.
Shoutout to @CarolynNichole89 for her great video this week on Futuristic Femme Fatale makeup! Link here, worth watching: ua-cam.com/video/Cx4zK9Z4ao4/v-deo.htmlsi=09E3sVV0gifUWChR
#makeup #eyeshadow #nobuy #lowbuy #patrickta #chanel #mindfulness
You can also find me on Instagram @chrisiacodon. For business or other inquiries email me at christineannid@gmail.
Shoutout to @CarolynNichole89 for her great video this week on Futuristic Femme Fatale makeup! Link here, worth watching: ua-cam.com/video/Cx4zK9Z4ao4/v-deo.htmlsi=09E3sVV0gifUWChR
#makeup #eyeshadow #nobuy #lowbuy #patrickta #chanel #mindfulness
You can also find me on Instagram @chrisiacodon. For business or other inquiries email me at christineannid@gmail.
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DECK OF PANNING UPDATE #2 | July 2024 #deckofpanning #dop
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Hey friends, #deckofpanning is going well! I have three more roll outs and making great progress on my Joker item. Excited to use my #makeup and work towards my goal of 100% usage of my #makeupinventory! Thanks to @emilynmax for starting and maintaining this project! #projectpanning #eyeshadowpalettes #makeupcollection #projectpanthoseeyeshadows #panningcommunity #projectpan #projectpanupdate #...
GIRLS WEEK WITH MY DOG | #poorthings #empathogen
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This week I discovered new music like #willow #empathogen, made a #bookhaul, watched #poorthings and #killersoftheflowermoon and otherwise just vlogged about my week alone at home while my son and husband were away. So important to gave down time for #selfcare. #infertility #newmusic #dogsofinstagram
BABY PAN THAT PALLETE UPDATE! #panthatpalette
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Hi friends, This is a lame #panthatpalette update since all I've done so far is decide which #eyeshadowpalette to use! But I now have a plan and am excited to get started. I'd like to credit@abeautygurumademedoitfor coming up with this concept as part of the #pantasticladies. pantastic #eyeshadow #shopyourstash #eyeshadowcollection #over50beauty #over50women #beautyover50 #agingwell
MOUNJARO 10 MONTH UPDATE | #beforeandafter
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#mounjaroweightloss #titrateterzepatide #Glp1agonist #mounjarofordiabetes #prediabetes #appetitesuppression #mounjarotitration #manjaro #appetitesuppression #huel #mounjarofordiabetes #mounjaroforweightloss #mounjaroreviews #mounjarosideeffects I am now on Mounjaro for 10 months and have lost 32 lbs! Had a setback but now back on track to reaching my goal weight by the end of the year. My insta...
UPDATE: 24 PRODUCTS TO USE UP IN 2024 #24in24 #makeupempties
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Hey friends, I have two more #makeupempties to share towards my #24in24 goal! #projectpanning #makeupcollection #panningcommunity #projectpan #projectpanupdate #panningupdate #consumerism #makeup #over50women
ADEPT COSMETICS MINKA PALETTE! #eyeshadow
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Just when I thought there couldn't be another #eyeshadow palette that I would fall in love with, the #adeptcosmetics Minka palette came into my life. Tremendous thanks to @xxxaixo for showcasing this palette on her channel, and especially to @adeptcosmetics @adeptcosmetics4437 for allowing me the pleasure of experiencing it after my ordering snafu. I am so grateful of your service, quality and ...
JULY SHOP MY STASH! #makeup #over50
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For July I am using #makeup from #hourglasscosmetics #chanel #patricktabeauty and #westmanatelier among others. Now that I am halfway through the year I am also considering items that will go on the chopping block for a #makeupdeclutter. #shoppedmystash #makeup #consumerism #makuprotation #makeupcollection #makeuplover #over50women #agingwell For business inquiries I can be reached at christine...
SEMI-SCARY JULY BOOK HAUL! #reading #tbr
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My bookshelves have been looking bare-let's review my #bookhaul! #booktuber #bookshelves #classicliterature #literaturepicks #bookrecommendations #scarybooks #bookstores #bookstore #bookstoread You can also find me on Instagram @chrisiacodon. For business or other inquiries email me at christineannid@gmail.
MINDLESS AND MINDFUL MAKEUP PURCHASES #newmakeup
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I bought #newmakeup again folks. Let's do #swatches and talk about it. My #dentist and #karma also play a role. Shoutout to @sonia.butler whose channel I just discovered and subscribed to. Great content. Here is the #victoriabeckham versus #westmanatelier video I mentioned as well: #makeup #eyeshadow #eyeshadowpalettes #lowbuy #patrickta #meritbeauty #sugarock #extravaganza You can also find me...
I'VE HAD SOME "WORK" DONE #selflove #beautyover50
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Hey friends, Getting older has it's ups and downs-let's talk about #beautyover50 and how I problem solved an issue I have been dealing with. It's not that deep so no need for tissues! Enjoy. xo Chris #makeup #selfimprovement #over50beauty #agewell #browtinting #browtint #hairloss #eyebrowtransformation For business inquiries I can be reached at christineannid@gmail.com or on IG @chrisiacodon.
NEW BOOK PICKS FOR JULY! #booktube #reading
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I have two #reading "rollouts" so time to scan my #bookshelf for new ones. Books I'll cover in this video are #VanityFair by William Makepeace #Thakeray (finally finished). Still working on #donquixote. I also used a random number generator to pick a new book from 1000 Books to Read Before You Die by James Mustich. Watch to see what it is! Many thanks to @BenjaminMcEvoy for the never ending ins...
DECK OF PANNING UPDATE #1 | June 2024 #deckofpanning
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Hey friends, #deckofpanning is going well! I have three roll outs and making great progress on my Joker item. Excited to use my #makeup and work towards my goal of 100% usage of my #makeupinventory! #projectpanning #eyeshadowpalettes #makeupcollection #projectpanthoseeyeshadows #panningcommunity #projectpan #projectpanupdate #deckofpanning2024 #deckofpanningupdate #panningupdate
OFFICE TOUR, LIFE UPDATE, NEW GUERLAIN LIPSTICK #newmakeup #fragrances
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Hi friends, I bought myself some #newmakeup as a treat for having a brutal few weeks at work and home. Join me for a tour of my office and as I #unbox my new #guerlain lipstick. As a bonus I found two new fragrances I love. #officetour #worklifebalance #worklife #chatting #newfragrances
ONE CHANNEL OR TWO? I'VE DECIDED #womeninspiringwomen
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Hi everyone, Thank you to everyone for your feedback as I debate my #contentstrategy. I know what I want to do now. #womenempowerment #women_issues #womeninscience #womeninspiringwomen #womeninspiringwomen
UNBOXING THE SUGAROCK EXTRAVAGANZA TWILIGHT PALETTE #newmakeup
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UNBOXING THE SUGAROCK EXTRAVAGANZA TWILIGHT PALETTE #newmakeup
INTRODUCING MY BABY PAN THAT PALLETE PROJECT! #panthatpalette
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INTRODUCING MY BABY PAN THAT PALLETE PROJECT! #panthatpalette
LET'S SHOP MY STASH FOR JUNE! #hauslabs #gxvebeauty
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LET'S SHOP MY STASH FOR JUNE! #hauslabs #gxvebeauty
LISA ELDRIDGE BAUME EMBRACE MELTING LIP COLORS #review
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LISA ELDRIDGE BAUME EMBRACE MELTING LIP COLORS #review
MY BOOK PICKS FOR THE SUMMER! #booktube #bookshelf
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MY BOOK PICKS FOR THE SUMMER! #booktube #bookshelf
SWATCHING ALL 13 SHADES OF JONES ROAD MIRACLE BALM #makeupswatches
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SWATCHING ALL 13 SHADES OF JONES ROAD MIRACLE BALM #makeupswatches
24 PRODUCTS I AM USING UP IN 2024 #24in24 #makeupempties
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24 PRODUCTS I AM USING UP IN 2024 #24in24 #makeupempties
MOUNJARO WEEK 35 UPDATE | #beforeandafter
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MOUNJARO WEEK 35 UPDATE | #beforeandafter
DECK OF PANNING INTRO (4 MONTHS LATE) | May 2024 #deckofpanning
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DECK OF PANNING INTRO (4 MONTHS LATE) | May 2024 #deckofpanning
TOUR OF MY MINI ART STUDIO! #studiovlog #artstudio
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TOUR OF MY MINI ART STUDIO! #studiovlog #artstudio
I NEED YOUR HELP! One Channel or Two? #contentstrategy
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I NEED YOUR HELP! One Channel or Two? #contentstrategy
Unboxing IKONS: THE BEAUTY OF FINE MINERALS #fineminerals
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Unboxing IKONS: THE BEAUTY OF FINE MINERALS #fineminerals
SHOPPING MY STASH | MAY 2014 #byredo #mineralscapes
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SHOPPING MY STASH | MAY 2014 #byredo #mineralscapes
BECOME A FINE MINERAL EXPERT! #finemineralcollecting
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BECOME A FINE MINERAL EXPERT! #finemineralcollecting
REVISITING MY 10 REASONS TO TRANSITION TO GRAY HAIR #silversister
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REVISITING MY 10 REASONS TO TRANSITION TO GRAY HAIR #silversister
This palette is so 🤤🤤🤤
Hey! Good to see you here! Hope all is well with the baby
@@bedazzledbuddhist yes!!! She is so wonderful. 🥰🥰 I could gush on and on about how great of a baby she is 😂😂🫣
That was quite an entertaining update! You have good luck with those get out of jail free cards! 😂😂
Watch me pull a joker next time!
What a rude child. I would have been pissed too. However the Chanel blush/ highlighter is beautiful!
Yes good things can come from bad experiences 😀
I also treat my PM pallets as precious. That’s my going out fancy pallets lol. Omg the 6 pan pallet is stunning ! I have that one also. Alicia always sells me something as well! I really need to pick up PM bronze quad. Love the DM groundwork’s pallet love I use it EVERYDAY!
I really need to just take a week and use only that palette
Great additions! I added 3 pallets to my collection this year. From the girl that only wears neutrals. Over all I’ve added about 25 items which includes makeup, 😅body care, skin care and perfumes. If I had to guess. I stopped keeping an official inventory. However, I’m more intentional about my purchases. I keep a mental note of new purchases, low/ no buys. I created a wish list ( Chanel , Dior, makeup by Mario, Nest NY, Fenty, DM, PM, CT, ND) and pick up a product or two to buy sporadically. I’m still going on strong my project pan! And have amassed several empties! I’m also getting some good rotation on my products. I was doing a weekly make up bag/ tray whatever you wanna call. That unfortunately did not last. I like variety and like to switch it up. But I’m super happy with my usage and ability to show all products love! I’m very intentional about that. My wish lists def makes me nervous and would put me wellll outside my low buy. I’ve been resisting the temptation so far. I’ll likely cave around my birthday and treat myself. Then again during the Sephora sale. At that point someone will need to send help😂
Same here, I like bronzer as eyeshadow but I still cave to a pretty palette. I work from home a lot so those are the days I wear more makeup since no one sees but me
Beautiful additions to your collection! I was totally out of control in my makeup spending a few years ago, then reached the saturation point last year. I’ve purchased 2 eyeshadow palettes this year. Like you, I’m trying to be more mindful in my purchases. Doesn’t always work, but that’s okay too. You look beautiful! And far younger looking than your chronological age😊
Thank you, btw reading Frankenstein and love it.
Oh my gosh, thank you for the shout out and for all your kind words! 🥹 I'm so glad you enjoyed that video! That Extravaganza palette would definitely make a gorgeous futuristic femme fatale look. That is a stunning palette!! You added so many gorgeous palettes to your collection, wow! It looks like you brought in so many amazing makeup goodies! 😍😍 You definitely don't look anywhere close to 70 btw, I'm pretty sure you already know that but I just wanted to let you know lol. You look more like you're in your early 40s. In fact when you mentioned being in menopause in previous videos I was surprised. Anyway, thanks for sharing all the makeup goodies you got!
You should do more of those, it was great
I’ve been tallying up all my makeup purchases too to keep myself accountable too. I used to buy things when I was sad to treat myself back in 2020, now I try to think things through a bit more before purchasing, but I still totally use makeup “researching” to escape reality. Awww I’m so sorry about the kid being rude 🥲 you’re beautiful! I was at the hospital with my sister (26) who had just given birth, the nurse asked me if I was the grandma… I’m 29 lol. I had a mask, so I brushed it off but yeah haha
You are kind! It’s karma-when I was little I screamed out “mommy look at the giant pants!” referring to an overweight person.
@@bedazzledbuddhist lol 😂😂
I loved this! You kept me company while I did my makeup. I wasn't really interested in watching Poor Things but now I am 😆 I definitely need to check out Willow Smith now. Also, my husband and I love "What We do in the Shadows," it's one of our favorites!
That show cracks me up! On the last episode of Season 1
Yay!! I love the update and I LOVE that Chantecaille as an eye shade! I was interested in getting that 3s a crowd, what a fun prompt! My cards weren’t nearlly as interesting. This video cracked me up so much! Oh the struggle! Lol
It really was such a struggle! But so glad I watched you talk about that Chantacaille shade. I didn’t really care for it and now I love it.
How where do you get it?
Different pharmacies may or may not have in stock
Ach ja, mir ist grad eingefallen, ich habe zu meinem Sohn immer gesagt, ich hätte gerne die Erfahrung gemacht, schwanger zu sein, doch es hätte immer du rauskommen sollen ❤ Dein Sohn ist jetzt ein Teenager...da kamen verletztende Worte von meinem Sohn...ich habe ihm immer gesagt, Gott wollte, daß wir als Familie zusammen kommen, egal ob leiblich oder adoptiert! das ist Karma, wir gehören als Familie zusammen ❤
That’s what I say as well. I can’t imagine any other boy as mine.
Liebe Chris, ich bin vor ungefähr 2, 5 Jahren auf deinen Kanal gestoßen, weil ich auch ein Silver Girl werden wollte! Du hast mich sehr inspiriert! Auch ich kann keine Kinder bekommen und habe vor ca 25 Jahren einen Jungen aus dem Ausland adoptiert. Und ich werde jetzt Oma und Alles das, was ich dachte zu vermissen, bekomme ich jetzt durch meine Schwiegertochter! Versuche die Trauer, des nicht schwanger sein loszulassen! Wir hätten unsere Söhne doch sonst nicht!! Alles ist gut und richtig! Vielen Dank für deine Videos! Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland
Thank you so much and congratulations! You just made my day 😀
@@bedazzledbuddhist 😘
Looks like you're definitely on track to finish those products by the end of the year! Ha, we have the same shade in the NYX lip oil.
Yea I am feeling confident
Wow, what a vlog! There was so much variety in the content-books, movies, a manuscript revision, a meal delivery mishap, an adorable dog, and a moment of sadness. Thank you for sharing your life with us. I’d like to see the movie and read the novel Poor Things. I watched a BookTuber who read it alongside Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein and had insightful comparisons. Ever since reading Frankenstein, I can’t stop thinking about it.
Well I definitely need to put Frankenstein higher on my tbr list!
hi was wondering what is the eyeshadow you're wearing in this video? Looks great!
Thank you! I am wearing Pat McGrath Heutopian dream. Skinshow nude xtasy all over the lid and then astral Venusian orchid as a topper.
@@bedazzledbuddhist thank you!
It's always best to go with your gut, I think you chose the best option for you!
Me too! I’ve already started using it and I really like it too.
Wow! 🤤🤤 That palette and those singles are so freaking stunning!!! That palette has been on my wishlist since it came out, I think I should move it higher up on my wishlist lol.
I hope you get your try it out, very special
Your choice makes perfect sense!
I think so!
Hi, is pinky bronze still available for the give-away?
Sorry no, the giveaway went to someone already
@@bedazzledbuddhist thank you! I thought it would be gone. Your above video is great.
Hubby got me one for my birthday. Just opened it. Jawdropping book
Hope you enjoy it!
I’m very grateful for MJ too. You look great and well done on the weight loss. You cracked me up when you said I was eating chips and eating while talking…😂. But m glad you knocked the added weight back off. Let’s keep going down! I’ve been on MJ for 11 months, 40 down. I’ve been stalled for MONTHS so I just went up to 10ml. Side effects used to be pretty dramatic but not anymore. I want to lose 20 more and then figure out how to maintain that forever. I had become insulin resistant mostly due to stress so I could not lose weight no matter what I did. Gah! It’s so frustrating. But I love getting dressed now, I feel so much more comfortable. There are so many more pluses to be lighter. I’ve just resigned myself that eating like a bird is what my life is. I eat whatever I want but mostly once/day and small portions unless it’s a protein meal, I eat as much protein as I can!
Yes we will get there! Food just isn’t worth it
You are such an inspiration for me. You look amazing, Chris.😊
Wow, thank you!
On the run😂
I had to watch the video to figure out when and why I said that! Glad if it gave you a smile
I have also been gravitating towards warm tones! Granted these tones compliment my skin tone beautifully but I’ve been into my neutral era. It’s a nice change perfects for the season! Beautiful collection. We are like minded when it comes to this dare I say obsession
Yes, it is an obsession. I don't know why I am trying to act like I have things under control. Right in front of me are three new lipsticks that showed up today :)
@@bedazzledbuddhist now why would they just show up like that. Hahaha. You’re not alone. I talk myself out of purchases daily. But I love makeup and try to be responsible as possible!
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Hi there!
@bedazzledbuddhist Hi 👋. The Adept shiftys are beautiful. I have the Heather Austin palette but longevity isn't the best on my lids. Still love it 😊
I love Jen and she has almost talked me into that Minka palette so many times. I have 2 adept palettes and wouldn’t trade them in for the world. It was meant to be yours❤
I ordered it before her video even finished and her videos are short!
May I ask what brand your sweater/top is please?
I'll tell you as soon as I get it back from the dry cleaner!
I am SUPER impressed with your progress this month Chris!! As far as repressing goes, I only tend to do that if I have to. Like if you can no longer pick up product as you usually do. Hope this helps! 🫶🏻
It does! I won't repress, I think since it's a powder I can still use my brush around the edges.
Your eyeshadow and glasses look so pretty! Wow lots of empties! I’m almost done with a lip balm, but neglecting other project pan things lol
When I set my mind to something I can get fanatical about it! Why my DOP went so badly last year. And many thanks for your kind words, my glasses are from Zenni and my eyeshadow is PMG:)
@@bedazzledbuddhist what is DOP? You’re welcome! I’ll have to check zenni trying to find cute brown glasses
You pulled in some fun cheek products! I never get high end mascaras but you're making me want to try that GXVE Beauty one 😆
It's really good but wait for a sale. If they do the 50% off sitewide sale for Black Friday like last year I may get another of the primers
@@bedazzledbuddhist Good to know, thanks!
That palette is so beautiful 😍 going straight to my wishlist
It's really stunning. Sometimes it's hard to tell online
@@bedazzledbuddhist 100%! Your swatches really translate it's magic! xx
What a beautiful palette. And a happy accident that it found its way to you. Good on Adept for realizing their mistake and graciously not charging.
Agree, I am impressed
I second this!
I'd never read or watch something scary when I'm going to be alone. Living in a rural area I'm probably over paranoid though.
Makes sense. Im probably not going to get the chance since reading so many other things now and don’t want to add another to it.
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Great choices for July! Reminded me to pull out my ND Bronze palette.
I pulled mine out as well and have been loving it and on it!
Just beginning my journey. You look great! Thank you for the encouragement 😊
You are so welcome! You won’t regret it!
Absolutely LOVED this video Chris! I added several books you mentioned to my TBR. I live in CO! I hope you have a wonderful trip to my neck of the woods next month! What area of CO will you visiting? We are having a beautiful summer here in Northern CO so far! 🤟🏻
Yay, thank you! I have property in southwest CO, headed there in August and can’t wait.
Hi Chris! What a pleasant surprise to hear your shout out. Hopefully, we both enjoy Wuthering Heights. There is another Brontë sister, Anne, author of The Tenant of Wildfield Hall, that I hope to read at some point. I, too, like scary books. I have a long commute during the academic year and listen to Stephen King or Neil Gaiman on Audible. The Exorcist was a particularly scary read😮 It would be fun to see NYC bookshop vlogs. Happy July reading! Deborah
Happy 4th to you too
They look great! I had a bad habit of plucking my brows in different spots to make them look the same when I was younger. So now I have bald spots in both of my arches lol. It is really hard to keep them filled in now. I might do micro blading at some point but I've heard they don't fade well and get more and more painful each time you have it done. So yeah, I don't know... I might try a brow pen because I haven't tried that method yet.
Yeah I was wondering about micro blading but the person who did my brows said a tint would make them look fuller on its own. The hairs look not only darker but thicker, it surprised me. Now I just fill in the left one and do nothing on the right.
Great video, loved your graphs! My top 2 categories are eyeshadow and blush
yep, those are the hard ones. Highlighter for me is also a weakness. Thanks for watching!
You are a GEM! thank you so much for the shout out! I loved making that video. It was so helpful even for myself to determine my own preferences❤ the superloaded tinted highlighter was my first product purchase from WA and it is standing the rest of time! So happy you enjoy it as well! I hope you have a beautiful day and know you made my day an amazing one as well🎉
No thank YOU! Happy to have found your channel and looking forward to more great content!
I seem to lose at least one subscriber every time I post too 🥲😆
So many fun goodies! That Sugar Rock palette is stunning!!!😯
It really is!
Sunscreen is not healthy. We need the sun. I am amazed at the amount of fear mongering against sunlight these days.
Melanoma isn't healthy either.
they look fantastic
Thx!
Very good azurite from chessy. for me the white crystal not calcite it’s quartz .
Thank you for the feedback
Wow! They look fantastic!
Thanks so much!
I really enjoyed your video. Im familiar with Heidi's jewelry. Its really stunning but I always talked myself out of buying a piece. I am housebound so I look and enjoy. I look forward to your videos in the future.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I often wear my jewelry when I am home alone. Just for me.
Your vacation sounds like it was heavenly! You lucked out with The Old Man and the Sea. It is short and will be a significant contrast to Vanity Fair. Many Victorian novels are quite long owing to the common practice of serialization. So you were right to feel like it was, shall we say, padded. I’m putting Merry Hall on my TBR. It sounds wonderful! I am almost dine with The Iliad and finished Steinbeck’s novella, The Pearl. I’ve always been a fan of Steinbeck and Hemingway. Next month, I’m reading Wuthering Heights and Plato’s Dialogues. Wish me luck! Deborah
Thanks so much Deborah! Will definitely keep those in mind, and I hope you enjoy Merry Hall.