Category: Motivational
Smile Lines Aging You? Don’t Stop Smiling! Do This:
Smile lines aging you? Here’s a simple makeup trick that uses the principle of light and shadow.
When a line or indentation is deep, adding light can help soften its appearance. That’s why I apply a matte highlighter directly into the smile line before concealer.
My steps:
✨ Multi-balm first to hydrate the area and help prevent creasing and caking
✨ Matte highlighter to brighten the indentation
✨ Concealer that’s slightly lighter than your skin tone. Wait a couple minutes for concealer to set before blending
✨ Brightening or translucent powder to set
✨ Finishing spray to lock everything in place
I used Ilia Beauty Cornstarch Powder, but any good setting powder can work.
Loma Linda’s Oldest Doctor: Cook These 3 Recipes Every Week
RECIPE 1 — Black Bean Stew (Mon/Wed/Fri): 1 can black beans $1.20, yellow onion, 3 garlic cloves, 1 tsp cumin, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 cup vegetable broth
RECIPE 2 — The Big Salad (daily): 3 cups mixed greens $3.50, ¼ cup walnuts (28g — do NOT substitute), 1 apple or pear, 1 tbsp olive oil + 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
RECIPE 3 — Steel-Cut Oatmeal (every morning): ½ cup steel-cut oats Bob’s Red Mill $4, 1 banana, handful blueberries, 1 tbsp GROUND flaxseed (NOT whole — critical)