What do you guys want to see?

Hey beauties! I've been writing on this blog for quite some time now, but I'm really not getting any feedback about what you would like to see. I post a lot about skincare, but if you guys would like to see something else, I would love to hear from you!
I get a decent amount of page-views however I never get any feedback from you guys, so if any of you are reading this blog religiously (in which case hi I love you!), please let me know what you would like to see from me so I can work towards making my blog a better place for everyone!
If there is anything you want to hear about, skincare or makeup or even just life-talk, let me know in a comment on this post.
Thanks guys! I hope to hear from some of you soon!
-Taylor

Ingredient Spotlight: Avocado

There's nothing better than a big old bowl of guacamole with some tortilla chips and a good movie. We all know that it tastes creamy and magical, but there are actually more benefits to it than we think!
Today I'm going to tell you all about the beauty that is the avocado, and what it's going to do to make you even more beautiful than you already are!

Avocados have healthy lipid properties, which basically means that they are high in fat, however this fat is healthy for you and your body. They are high in vitamins (A, D, and E) and nutrients, which are going to lead to beautiful skin!
So here are the benefits avocados can have on your skin:
All of the vitamin E can help clear up blemishes and even out skin tone.
Avocados are incredibly moisturizing on the skin, so if you mix some avocado with a little bit of olive oil around this time of year, your skin will be extra soft and hydrated. If you're looking for something scrubby, try avocado with brown sugar or oats!
It turns out that with extensive research, avocado has been linked to relief for excema and psoriasis, because it can reduce under-skin inflammation, which will then work towards the surface of the skin.
All of the protein and vitamins can also help hair growth!

So eat and apply more avocado, and you will reap all of the benefits!

In Need of Perfume Advice!

Hi beauties! So this kind of post isn't really typical for me because instead of posting something to help you guys out, I need some help on a topic I'm not so good with!

Perfumes!
Here's my deal: I want to find a signature perfume for myself this season. However, I need a brand that is cruelty free (being vegetarian I have devoted myself to a lifestyle full of cruelty-free beauty-without-bunnies products) and not LUSH because I've tried perfumes from there and they don't stay on me. Any of them. Ever. -loud sigh-

Do any of you beauties have a perfume you can't live without?? I tend to lean towards more spicy scents rather than florals...maybe even something kind of aquatic.
Any help is appreciated!

I will be posting another ingredient spotlight as scheduled. :)

Ingredient Spotlight: Beeswax

We all know that we can find it in our lip balms, it makes it feel a bit tacky and keeps our lips feeling waxy and protected. It's that magical ingredient: beeswax! But what makes it such an awesome ingredient?

It has actually been proven that beeswax can fight against viruses and infections (just like honey, because beeswax is the place where honey is stored before it is extracted) because it is antibacterial! Bees make really incredible elixirs, building their hives from wax that they produce, then they fill it with their honey. When used on the skin, beeswax can create a barrier between the outside and your skin, protecting it from pollution and infection.
Beeswax is also a skin protectant- it aids in humectifying the skin, which basically means that it draws moisture in, and then locks it in so that moisture cannot escape the skin. Your skin will feel softer and healthier (and who doesn't want that?)
Because it is antibacterial, it is also antifungal, and can treat minor burns, skin irrirations, and conditions like acne. But because it locks in moisture, it will draw out impurities without leaving you dry!
Beeswax and honey can also help with allergic reactions if the product is locally produced. If you suffer from allergies and you drink local honey in your tea, or even just eat a full teaspoon of the golden stuff, it can help alleviate allergies related to outdoor causes like pollen, ragweed, etc.

Best Eyeshadows for Your Eye Color

We all want to accentuate one of the most captivating features of the face: the eyes! There are plenty of ways to do it, like playing up the shape of the eyes with your liner, the placement of your eyeliner...the list goes on. But one thing that will absolutely make your eyes pop is wearing colors that brighten them up! In turn, this will brighten up the whole face and make you look more awake.

If you have blue eyes:
Try colors that have an orangey base, like terracotta colored shadows and neutral browns. The warmer the color, the brighter your eyes will look because blue is naturally a cool color. You can use anything in the champagne, gold, bronze and copper range!

 

If you have brown eyes:

Tons of colors are universally flattering on brown eyes. Just like brown shadows look lovely on blue eyes, try a blue shadow on brown eyes! The contrast will make your natural color shine through. Eggplant will also bring out any natural greens you may have, and golds and coppers will warm up the eyes and the face. Brown-eyed girls and guys have plenty of options when it comes to flattering colors!

If you have grey eyes:
Blue-greys and dark browns are your friend, grey-eyed beauties! The coolness of your eye will be accentuated with more cool tones. Although grey eyes aren't typically as celebrated as other eye colors, I know I would love to have some grey eyes! They're beautifully mysterious, so play it up with dark colors and smokey eyes!

 

If you have green eyes:

This is my area of expertise. I personally have green eyes, and I've worked really hard to find what works for me. Purples make the eyes look insanely bright, and the brighter the purple the better. My favorite shadow for green eyes is Stars and Rockets by MAC. Other colors that make the eyes pop are pinks, olive greens, and neutral browns. The cooler colors tend to work a bit better with green eyes, so try some of those!

If you have hazel eyes:

Colors that remind you of fall will do the best at accentuating your hazel eyes. Browns, coppers and neturals (think Naked Palette from Urban Decay!) will make the eyes look bright and stunning. Warm browns and eggplant colors will also make your eyes look warmer. Olive greens can work too, however it is typically pretty similar to the color of the eye which can look a little awkward. Try out those browns, though, you'll look fabulous!