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Leilah Mundt: Changing the beauty industry, one clean brand at a time

Lip care with a hint of color: The best tinted lip balms for your pout!

Lip care with a hint of color: The best tinted lip balms for your pout!

I was super-excited about Glossier Play… till I found out about this!

I was super-excited about Glossier Play… till I found out about this!

Weird beauty tips that work wonders

Weird beauty tips that work wonders

How to wear red lipstick like a Parisian

How to wear red lipstick like a Parisian

The 8 best beauty cures for your winter blues!

The 8 best beauty cures for your winter blues!

Beauty recipe: You can make your own lip balm (and you really should)

Beauty recipe: You can make your own lip balm (and you really should)

The ULTIMATE gift guide to end all gift guides!

The ULTIMATE gift guide to end all gift guides!

Gypsy makeup: How to look grungy, mystical and exotic this Halloween

Gypsy makeup: How to look grungy, mystical and exotic this Halloween

Fall 2018: The 9 new beauty products I tried (and loved!) this month

Fall 2018: The 9 new beauty products I tried (and loved!) this month

31 Genius backstage beauty secrets to steal from the pros (that you can actually use!)

31 Genius backstage beauty secrets to steal from the pros (that you can actually use!)

Creators of Clean: Rose-Marie Swift, makeup artist to supermodels and activist for safe cosmetics

Creators of Clean: Rose-Marie Swift, makeup artist to supermodels and activist for safe cosmetics

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So, how’s everyone doing? Safe and well stocked,

So, how’s everyone doing? Safe and well stocked, I hope? These are crazy times – crazier than any fiction ever written or any movie ever made – but we will get through them together. Right?⁣
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I had a breakdown last week. I have always struggled with anxiety issues but this pandemic seemed to have brought everything inside me to a grinding halt. ⁣
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I started off well… slowing down, finding small joys, cooking fresh meals. But somewhere, stuck far away from home and family, I started burying myself in work 20 hours a day to stop thinking about anything else. Work became my solace and my denial. I even managed to redesign the whole blog in this time.⁣
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But life has a way of catching up and finally, I broke down. I could not get out of bed, could not eat, could not sleep, could not work.⁣
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However, none of us have the luxury of wallowing in our anxieties right now. So yesterday, my husband dragged me out and made me go for a walk to our local dog shelter. To be honest, I am not a dog person despite having one in the house. But seeing the battered look in their eyes sparked off a feeling of resilience. That we can’t break. If we have the privilege of survival, we have the responsibility of looking after others.⁣
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And that brought me out of that half-slumber state that I have been occupying. ⁣
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Since then, I have started working with dog shelters (do you know the number of animals being abandoned nowadays?) and senior care homes (to pass some karma back to my parents) and it has made me feel much better. It’s not even altruistic – I am doing it for myself. To make myself feel better.⁣
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I have also started going for a walk. A little fresh air and some exercise are great coping mechanisms, it seems. I am still working A LOT but also taking time out for some self care, trying to keep a routine, watching some TV, reading a book… I am even shopping (online) for things that make me happy. And I hope this stops me from burning out again.⁣
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Acceptance is also setting in. Yes, we are in difficult times. But we shall get through this and laugh and hug and cheer each other again.⁣
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So, how are you doing? How are you coping?⁣
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Sending you all virtual hugs ❤️

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It’s a tough time for the world. And during toug

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A lot of you have been asking me for my thoughts o

A lot of you have been asking me for my thoughts on the Corona virus. But I’m a beauty blogger. Not a health expert. So, I’m not capable of giving advice on such a serious health issue. There’s already too much misinformation out there. I choose not to add to the chaos.⁣
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On a personal level, this comes after I’ve already been homebound for 3 weeks due to being seriously sick with gut issues. Right now, not being able to step out of the house is making me feel claustrophobic. ⁣
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But I actually consider myself privileged, with access to the best healthcare, food & technology. I also work from home, so that’s not affected. So many don’t have a smidgen of that… and we should thank our stars & try to give back in whatever way we can. ⁣
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What I really wake up panicking about is my parents. They are not young. And my mom has been very sick in the past, so her immune system is compromised. With dwindling supplies & having given their staff time off (because they need to be safe too), the pressure on my dad is super-high. If I could coddle them in cotton & keep them safe, I would. But I can’t even be there. ⁣
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So, I urge all of you – look out for those who are vulnerable. ⁣
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And stick to the rules. ⁣
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Whether it’s #socialdistancing or #selfisolation, it’s not only about you. One person can put thousands at risk. You may not fall sick but you can carry it to someone else. ⁣
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And since this virus feeds on human contact, the only way to #flattenthecurve is by stepping away.⁣
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And in any case, I think we’ve all been spinning way too hard… too much travel, too many meetings, too many nights out… just pushing ourselves all the time. ⁣
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I’m taking this extra time to heal by catching up with my books, giving my gut time out with home cooked meals, taking time with my skincare & just trying to find small joys where I can. In short, just slowing down.⁣
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Sometimes, we just need that space to reset ourselves. And the world.⁣
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How are YOU dealing? Can I help?⁣
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Sending you all a huge virtual hug ❤️❤️❤️❤️⁣

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In the midst of all the gloomy news and get-out-of

In the midst of all the gloomy news and get-out-of-home-and-you-may-die advisories hitting from all sides, I am finding cheer in my own version of a candy jar – the bowl of Pat McGrath Mini Matte Trance Lipsticks that are sitting on my desk, looking all bright and happy ❤️🧡💛💚💙⁣
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Each one is about 2 inches high and they come in sets of three – in six totally happy colors, unlike the typical black casing of a Pat McGrath lipstick. of course, the full size version is housed in black lacquered cases, while this is plastic. But honestly, they look so pretty that I don’t care. ⁣
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And while they may seem toy-size, each one has the exact same pigmentation, quality and longevity of a full Pat McGrath lipstick. Though, you have to remember that the bullets here are much narrower, so they will break if you apply too much pressure. 💄💋💋💄⁣
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Hence, note to self: Do NOT ruin another one by applying it in the middle of a furious fight with the husband! 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️⁣
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The minis are also a great way to play around with the Pat McGrath universe – with a set of three Minis costing $25 vis-a-vis one single full size one coming in at $38. 👄💄⁣
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What else are they good for? Fitting into the tiniest of clutches and making for amazing conversation starters. And making me feel happy. Which, nowadays, is enough on its own.⁣
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What’s the one thing that has made you feel cheerful this week?⁣

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Out of the 678473836773 perfumes that I probably o

Out of the 678473836773 perfumes that I probably own, there are actually just a handful that make a regular appearance on my person. And what I spritz on a particular day has less to do with projecting an image and more with trying to capture a happy memory. A memory that creates a bubble of comfort around me, often protecting me from shattering into a thousand pieces. And at no time has this been more important than right now, when I am facing something that constantly tries to bring me to my knees.⁣
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Today, on the blog, I talk about those scents and other seemingly tiny, insignificant objects that create my safe space. Link is in the bio.⁣
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But before you head there, tell me: Is there any fragrance that’s deeply tied in with a memory for you as well?⁣

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Can we take a moment to just appreciate the gorgeo

Can we take a moment to just appreciate the gorgeous packaging on Estée Lauder’s Act IV collection? ⁣
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Look at those marble finish cases with rose gold trim and vintage-style illustration for the Best Picture Multi-Look Palette. ⁣
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The silky lavender overlaid with honey golds in the swirls of the Spotlight Highlighter, shimmering as if almost caught mid-twirl on an elegant gown. ⁣
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All luxe, all reminiscent of vintage Hollywood at its glamorous best.⁣
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Which is exactly what Danielle Lauder, Estée Lauder’s great-granddaughter (which makes her a fourth generation Lauder – hence Act IV) was going for when she designed the collection. Danielle herself is a Hollywood actress and it’s her face on the eyeshadow palette. ⁣
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The capsule collection (there are five other products – including lipsticks, a “complexion liquid”, a “filtered powder”, and a makeup brush set) is supposed to be limited edition, though I have no word on till when it will be available. What I do know is that these go in my personal Palette Hall of Fame, which is basically stuff that’s too gorgeous to use!⁣
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Have you ever bought any beauty product based totally on how it looks?

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I admit to being a bit obsessive about cleansing m

I admit to being a bit obsessive about cleansing my face, especially after a horrid scare with adult acne. Now, my bedtime face washing ritual is more luxe than lax – I love to pamper myself in the way I imagine Marie Antoinette would have done after a glistening ball at Versailles. 👸🏻👸🏻⁣ ⁣
After all, cleansing is what sets the stage for all your skincare.⁣
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First, there’s absolutely no point pouring money on serums, moisturisers and masks if your canvas is not clean to begin with. Even if you don’t wear makeup, think of all the dirt, oil, bacteria, viruses and pollutants your poor skin encounters through the day!⁣
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Not only does this mean super-unhappy, super-clogged pores, none of the other skincare products you use can penetrate through this stagnant layer of oil and grime, thereby making everything else useless. 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️⁣
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And the mornings? Just take a moment to visualise all the bacteria from your saliva and oils from your hair that are being transferred to your face as you toss and turn for those (hopefully!) eight hours. Not to mention all the skincare residue from your nightly routine that needs to go before anything else can get to work.⁣
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As HoliFrog founder Emily Parr puts it: Not washing your face properly is like eating a salad without washing the leaves – I’m going to let you imagine those consequences! 🥶⁣ ⁣
So, yes, cleansing may not be the most glamorous part of your skincare routine but it is THE most important one for sure. And as cleansing obsessed as I am, there has been a constant hunt for the best face washes in the market. For years.⁣
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After lots and lots AND lots of research and experimentation, I can very confidently say that these three are the absolute best at getting you to your best, most beautiful and healthiest complexion ever! Click on the link on bio for more details on each one.⁣
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💧Bloomeffects Royal Tulip Cleansing Jelly⁣
💧Tatcha The Rice Polish⁣
💧HoliFrog Superior Omega Nutritive Gel Wash⁣
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How many times a day do YOU cleanse your face?

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I have been receiving A LOT of messages asking for

I have been receiving A LOT of messages asking for my take on Victoria Beckham beauty. And I have to say, I’m quite impressed so far. Not for the celeb quotient but for the performance of the products. I’ve been using the lip products the most, so let’s start there.⁣
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What’s special about the Victoria Beckham Lip Definers? Well, they are just the perfect shades of nude (six in all – my favorite is the rosy brown No. 4), go on smooth, don’t flake or feather & can be used to create either the most defined lip line or fill in the lips completely as they are both precise & absolutely tug-free. Oh, and they are also waterproof, so they stay on for a good 4-5 hours. ⁣
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You will often find me wearing just the Lip Definer during the daytime. It’s the perfect nude – basic but essential, like finding the perfect foundation. It makes me look polished without being too made up. 🥰⁣
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For a more dressed up daytime look, I will top it up with the Bitten Lip Tint. Or a clear gloss, depending on how deep I want to go. And for the night, it’s used to define my lips when I want to wear a deeper color, to avoid feathering.⁣
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Which brings me to the Bitten Lip Tint – a sheer, gel-like gloss, which comes in one universal shade called Bisou. Though VB describes it as a rosy shade, I find it veers a bit darker, more wine-hued. And a fine wine at that! 🍷🍷⁣
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I wear it on its own as a very light, just-there gloss, on top of the Lip Definer for that polished-yet-slightly-undone look that Victoria Beckham sports so effortlessly. And even on top of a lipstick at night if I want to add a bit of drama. It’s non-sticky, super-hydrating (hello squalene & hyaluronic acid!) & leaves my lips feeling plump and smooth. 💋💋💋💋⁣
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And don’t get me started on the packaging. I am not even talking about the luxe, tortoiseshell patterned tubes. What impresses me is that besides the clean ingredients, a lot has also gone into sustainability. The carton is 100% recyclable, the cotton pouch is reusable & even the packing foam can be dissolved in water right in your own basin (non-GMO biodegradable corn starch). Good job!⁣
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So, tell me, do you love a nude look? Or are you more into bright lips?

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