April 2018
Beauty Subcription Boxes
Exclusive! The Secret to Waking Up With Glowing Skin
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Take Your Look to the Next Level
GetwithReady the Beauty Experts
H I X O N B R I A N N A
Brianna Hixon started her journey into the world of journalism knowing one thing: her career will revolve around her passions. Those passions? Beauty, graphic design and writing. With this in mind, Brianna started building her own following on social media channels. While creating content for her followers she began to understand the digital world of journalism, so Brianna decided to start her own online magazine. With a laptop and the support of her loved ones, Belle en Rose was born. Belle en Rose was inspired by Brianna’s love for monthly subscription boxes and the desire to know which boxes give the best products for the best price. After several years, Brianna cultivated her own list of must haves and personal faves, all discovered from these boxes. As the go-to girl for beauty advice amongst her friends, the Belle en Rose vision became even clearer. Create a magazine for makeup enthusiasts to learn about new products often featured in subscription boxes and find out how they stack up against the competition. The discovery of this niche was the exact thing Brianna needed to begin working on Belle en Rose.
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Get Ready with the Experts What subscription box is best for you?
8 6 Products to Use Now 9 Take Your Look to the Next Level 11 Wake Up With Glowing Skin
Inside 13 Cruelty-free Brands To Love 14 Start Now: Self-Care 15 This Month’s Editor Picks 17 The Secret to Making Your Relationships Last 19 Horoscopes
Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Glam Palette, $42. Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer, $30. Urban Decay Optical Illusion Complexion Primer, $34. Glossier Stretch Concealer, $18. Mario Badescu, Facial Spray, $12. Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara, $23. FENTY Beauty Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter, $34. Luxie Assorted Makeup Brushes, $10-$22.
GetwithReady the Experts Everything You Need to Make Your Look Last
which can exfoliate, promote collagen renewal and increase elasticity,” Rebecca said. “Not only does raw honey exfoliate, the natural sugar in it also retains moisture.” A 30-minute honey mask in the morning, while you sip on coffee and catch up on emails, will set you up with a perfect base for your makeup.
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or the everyday beauty obsessed girl, the day doesn’t begin until her makeup is done. The process can take 10 minutes, or it can take 45 minutes. Your face is what greets the world first and there is nothing better than a fresh beat face. What about after those first meetings? The days goes on but sometimes your makeup doesn’t. For those struggling to make their makeup last and take the world on face first, we’ve got the insider tricks to keep your makeup on lock all day long.
Pati Dubroff, a name known quite well in the beauty industry of Hollywood, has had her work displayed on the glossy pages of Vanity Fair
“ You need a
good canvas before you can start painting. ”
Makeup artist and makeup.com contributor, Ashley Rebecca, has made a name for herself among beauty enthusiasts in both the editorial and celebrity world. Even on the rise as a successful makeup artist, Rebecca remains within reach to everyday fans of her work. On top of specializing in makeup for editorial, print and commercial work, Rebecca also works with brides in New York City and around the globe. During her free time, Rebecca trades in her makeup brushes for paint brushes as an abstract artist. “You need a canvas before you can start painting,” Rebecca says. This applies to her makeup clients as well. Well prepped skin is essential for lasting makeup. Rebecca stresses that exfoliating and moisturizing should be a regular step in every makeup routine. Her secret weapon? Honey. “Raw, unpasteurized honey contains mild alpha hydroxy acids, such as gluconic acid,
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Chanel celebrity makeup artist, Rachel Goodwin, has been in the industry for over 21 years and has magazines like Glamour, Marie Claire, Vogue and Rolling Stone on her resume as the makeup artist for their covers. Goodwin has worked with celebrities like Emma Stone, Kate Upton, and Rosie Huntington just to name a few. Goodwin’s tip for a lasting look? Less is more. “The more makeup you apply, the more there is to slide, smudge or smear,” Goodwin said. Applying foundation with a synthetic brush will deposit less foundation than using your fingers, and a damp beauty blender will remove any excess.
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ne thing all the experts swear by? Translucent Powder. This final step will secure your hard work into place. However, too much of it will leave you looking chalky. Goodwin recommends applying powder with a fluffy eyeshadow brush where makeup tends to disappear: the nose, chin and center of the forehead. There you have it beauty queens! Go forth with the knowledge of the experts and slay your day.
and Harper’s Bazaar. She is sought after by fashion photographers and celebrities to create classic yet distinguishable looks. As a representative for Dior she has gained the trust of consumers looking for practical beauty advice. Her crucial step? Primer. “Primers are packed with silicone, which prevents the oil on your skin from breaking down your makeup,” Dubroff said. “Silicone also smooths over pores and fine lines, so foundation doesn’t settle into them and look uneven over time.” Listen to the pro and take the time to prime.
Story & Photos By Brianna Hixon 1. fresh Vitamin Nectar Vibrancy Boosting Face Mask, $25- $62. 2. Makeup Revolution Luxury Baking Powder, $8.
So many subscription boxes. So little time to pick the perfect one. Take the quiz to find out which box will deliver exactly what you’re looking for. What beauty product are you most interested in? A. Makeup B. Haircare C. Skincare Which is more important to you? A. Reasonable price B. Quality C. Quantity Mostly A’s Ipsy delivers 5 sample sized beauty products for $10 a month, just the thing to get you hooked on this reader fave.
Which is an absolute must for your products? A. Editor approved B. Cruelty-free C. High-end How often do you want to receive a box? A. Monthly B. Quarterly C. Don’t care Mostly B’s For both sample and deluxe items, Beauty Fix offers 6-8 products for $24.95 a month. Curated by dermstore.com.
How much are you willing to spend per box? A. $10 - $15 B. $20 - $40 C. $50+ Do you already subscribe to a box? A. No B. Yes, but just one. C. Yes, several! Mostly C’s Looking for a haul of every season’s must-haves? The FabFitFun box delivers them to your door for $49.99 per box.
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PRODUCTS TO START USING RIGHT NOW
GlamGlow Supercleanse Cleanser
This cream-to-foam cleanser will clear your pores of any leftover makeup and oil after a long day.
Skin&Co Whipped Cleansing Cream
Tell dry and dull skin to hit the road. This cleansing cream, infused with truffle extract, leaves even the most sensitive skin squeaky clean and hydrated .
Glossier Solution Exfoliating Perfector Apply nightly, after cleansing to see clearer skin in 2 weeks.
Valjean Labs Restore Facial Serum A serum that gets rid of all the redness you’re tired of color correcting.
Mario Badescu Hydro Moisturizer The vitamin C in this moisturizer firms, smooths and plumps your skin. Giving you a flawless base for makeup application.
Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream
Look awake in no time with this refreshing eye cream. It instantly gets rid of puffiness, dullness and dark circles.
Natural Ingredients for a Natural You
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Run out of hair conditioner? COCONUT OIL. Forget a moisturizer? COCONUT OIL. No makeup wipes? COCONUT OIL.
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