Issa No for These 7 Beauty UNtrends

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I woke up this morning and saw a woman blending her makeup with a boiled egg on Facebook today and that’s when I knew this had to be written

Long Long ago there was a man named Max Factor, and he revolutionized the cosmetics industry and coined the term makeup. His focus was to create timeless beauty and create tools and products to achieve a flawless application. He created finishing brushes that were recreated by Artis Brushes and many other companies who sell dupes. Well, he must be rolling over in his grave because today someone somewhere is blending their makeup with a latex condom. Yes, I said it a condom, not to be confused with those who are blending their makeup with silicone breast implant somewhere else. While I am all for creativity in artistry, most of these new trends are coming from beauty enthusiasts with large followings but no formal makeup education. To help you all out myself along with some other professional makeup artists want to help get you guys back on the path. You too can learn to blend your makeup with brushes and sponges.

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No-No #1 - Condoms. Stop using condoms to blend your makeup. Spermicide, found on most latex condoms, contains a detergent called "Nonoxynol-9  and what that means is that it disrupts the layers of the cell membranes. What does that mean? That means that when overused it can kill the cell membranes that fight against the disease. Let’s keep condoms where they belong.I don’t think I have to tell you where that is.

No-No #2- The Silisponge. I get it, brands and companies need to make money but let’s face it, it blends makeup terrible and does not buff makeup into the skin and instead leaves the makeup looking like it is sitting on top of your face. Looks like vinegar sitting on the water. Let it go 

No-No #3- Boiled Eggs. I hate that I have to say this, but since I saw a youtuber do this, I feel that I have to remind everyone that eggs are to be eaten or made into masks for hair and skin care, but boiled eggs are not to be used as blending sponges. How do you sanitize that? More importantly, why would you waste a perfectly good egg? … I can’t. Photo Cred: Beauty Vixxen Youtube.

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No-No #4- Using unsavory tools. Dare I say that people have been seen using rubber and latex  sex toys to blend makeup up on their face. I get it most of the time they are fooling around but is when you put on a public video for others to see that concert me…again stop! 

No-No #5- Streaky Faces. While I am a full participant in making sure your highlight is on fleek there is nothing artistic about have a shiny streak across your face. Highlighter can be one of the most beautiful things about makeup but throwing a ton your nose or leaving an unblended streak on your skin is just fugly. Take your ring finger and blend that thing down!

No-No #6 - Using a spoon to contour your eyes and face. The great thing about our bodies is that we are all different while we may have similarities no one is identical. Using a spoon is not meant for everyone. If you want to know how to find your crease, look up to the sky hard and wherever you find fold between your eyelid and brow is your crease. Want to find your contour zones do the fish face and use your hand to feel the area underneath your cheekbone. You’re welcome. 

No-No #7- Tampons. What in the bloody hell? Just knock it off! They sell triangle makeup sponges perfect for blending at your local 99 Cent’s store. Just nope. You are in luck I found a diagram of how to properly use a tampon just in case it being on a feminine aisle isn’t enough.

We get it makeup is all about fun times and individual perspectives on artistry. However, you have a responsibility when you are given a platform. Yes, you are paid to sell products but don’t ever sell your integrity. People value honesty and telling them that using a boiled egg to blend their makeup is the furthest thing from the truth I could think of. Lastly, if you want to learn how to do makeup, I will always suggest seeking the help of a professional or doing your research on someone before hitting that follow button. There are plenty of real artists making videos such as Jordan liberty or even myself ( @pjlovespj on all social media), check out videos by them and get some real knowledge. Otherwise, continue to be free everyone and love on makeup some more, just please stop the nonsense. 

As always stay Beat and Blessed,

Paija J. aka PjlovesPj 

www.paijaj.com

About The Author: Paija J is a kick ass celebrity makeup artist, educator, vlogger, and influencer based in Los Angeles, CA. She is the visionary of the beauty based community The Glamour Feed and public speaker. Paija has in the makeup industry for over eight years and has worked on Photo shoots, Television Shows, Fashion Shows and Editorials, Music Videos, and countless special events. Paija currently spends her spare time as a beauty personality on Periscope and all other social media under the username PjLovesPj expanding her Beat and Blessed brand while giving professional tips and tricks to viewers when she is not traveling to do makeup.