IS BLUE LIGHT FROM YOUR PHONE/COMPUTER DAMAGING YOUR SKIN? YES! HERE'S WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT!

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Since I relying heavily on both my computer and phone for work as well as for entertainment (Thanks COVID!), I am spending so much time in front of a screen these days! I was shocked to learn after a recent visit to my dermatologist, that the dark spots (hyperpigmentation) I recently noticed that had appeared on my face (especially around my eye area) were due to the blue light that emits from my computer and phone screen! I knew it was a culprit for eye strain, cataracts, glaucoma, and other eye diseases, but was completely unaware of the damage it was causing to my skin!

WHAT IS BLUE LIGHT AND WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS OF BLUE LIGHT?

In a nutshell, blue light is a high-energy, short-wavelength light that emits from the sun, indoor lights, and our screens. Normally this wouldn’t be an issue but now, since most of us spend over 50% of our day in front of a screen, the damage it is causing to our skin has become even more apparent!

Currently, there is evidence showing that blue light contributes to the development of brown spots and skin hyperpigmentation around the mouth, eyes, and face such as melasma. Currently, research is being done to see if it could also be the possible cause of premature photoaging and the breakdown of collagen known to cause wrinkles and impact skin laxity. Further, Dr. Shari Marchbein, a board-certified dermatologist and clinical assistant professor of dermatology at New York University School of Medicine says, "There's also evidence that as blue light penetrates the skin, reactive oxygen species are generated, which leads to DNA damage, thereby causing inflammation and the breakdown of healthy collagen and elastin, as well as hyperpigmentation."

WHAT INGREDIENTS PROTECT AGAINST BLUE LIGHT?

Both my dermatologist and Marchbein recommend finding a product that you can use daily that contains iron oxide and antioxidants in the ingredient list. Both of these ingredients help create a protective barrier from blue light rays that emit from our phones and computers as we continue to work from home. In addition, my dermatologist also always tells me to wear sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30 even in the winter or on cloudy days as skin damage from the sun’s rays is still an issue even if the weather gives you a different impression.

In addition to adding products to protect your skin from blue light, lowering the brightness level on your screens to 50 percent or switching on the darker "Night Shift" setting (as long as you don’t dim it so much that you're straining your eyes) are two additional suggestions to helping prevent skin damage from blue light along with going hands-free as much as possible and ironically social distancing from your devices. LOL!!


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To help you combat this new skincare issue, I have compiled a shortlist of products below that contain the recommended ingredients you need to combat blue light that you can use daily to protect your skin.

If you have any questions or comments about blue light skincare products or the effects of blue light on the skin, please feel free to leave them in the comment section below!


SKINCARE PRODUCTS FOR BLUE LIGHT

Since its launch, Vivier Skincare’s ‘Sheer SPF 30 Mineral Tinted Moisturizing Lotion with Antioxidants’ has been part of my daily skincare line up. Its ChromaTint™ technology gives my skin an instant natural looking glow while also providing protection from damaging blue light rays emitting from the sun and computer. Further, it also features a light weight formula with anti aging benefits thanks to the added antioxidants!

Great for all skin types, Vivier’ Skincare’s Sheer SPF 30 Mineral Tinted Lotion can be used daily on the face, neck and chest area.

On days that I don’t feel like wearing makeup I always reach for my Vivier Sheer SPF 30 Mineral Tinted Lotion. I find that it smooths out any imperfections I may be experiencing while also evening out my uneven skin tone. The fact that it give me a nice glow, protects me from damaging blue rays, and moisturizers my skin while also providing anti aging benefits, is just an extra bonus!  

Price - $48.00


One of the first tinted moisturizers I ever owned was the Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer. It has a lightweight, oil free formula great for combination and oily skin, and it acts almost like a lightweight foundation. Although this product doesn’t have SPF it does give a boost of moisture to your skin and helps with oil control on acne prone or sensitive skin. It also comes in a range of light skin tones.

Price - $59 CAD




The NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer is a lightweight tinted moisturizer great for people with normal, dry and combination skin. Like a translucent veil, this tinted moisturizer offers blue light protection while also evening your skin tone. Infused with naturally derived ingredients, NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer helps keep thirsty skin hydrated. Oil-free and luxurious, it obscures the appearance of lines, wrinkles, pores, and other imperfections. It is also paraben, sulfate, synthetic fragrance, synthetic dye, petrochemical and GMO free, and comes in a range of light to medium skin tones.

Price - $58 CAD

A new product to pop up on my radar, bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Defense Radiant Protective Vail is bareMinerals answer to the effects of blue light. I was recently sent a sample of this product to try and found it to be to my satisfaction. I noticed some reviews online that mentioned it had a ‘funny smell’ but personally I thought it to both smelled and look just like an unscented sunscreen. With that being said bareMinerals is a clean beauty company that doesn’t add artificial fragrances to their products and considering it has a 30 SPF in it, I found no reason to be put off by its smell. One thing I would note about this product is that when applied, the cream does leave a sheer white layer which makes me believe it would be better suited for fair to light skin tones. Additionally, I do think this would make a great product for men who are concerned about blue light but do not want to wear a tinted product.

Price - $39.00



One of my all-time-favorites, the Origins GinZing™ SPF 40 Energy-Boosting Tinted Moisturizer is a light weight, oil free tinted moisturizer that is good for all skin types. Not only will it help you fight off the negative effects of blue light but it also hydrates, helps cover up uneven skin tone and brightens and smooths out your skin texture. Additionally, it comes with great SPF protection, is great for guys that don’t want to look like they are wearing makeup and is made with the high quality ingredients. Origins GinZing™ SPF 40 Energy-Boosting Tinted Moisturizer is a clean skincare product which means it’s also free of any parabens, sulfates, petrolatum, paraffin or formaldehyde. In all honesty, mine doesn’t leave my desk!

Price - $52 CAD



A ‘Best of Beauty’ Award Winner, bareMinerals COMPLEXION RESCUE™ Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream SPF 30 come in a large range of shades from light to dark skin tones. Great for both dry and combination skin, it offered a medium foundation coverage and a natural radiant finish - almost like it combines the benefits of a BB cream with a CC cream. bareMinerals Complexion Rescue™ is a dermatologist-tested, hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, oil-free, silicone-free, and fragrance-free product that is also free from parabens, sulfates and phthalates. It offers 30 SPF protection, is formulated with mineral electrolytes and has heart-leaf globe daisy antioxidants, all of which protect you skin from environmental stressors and pollution.

Price - $40 CAD




tarte Maracuja Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer is a vegan, lightweight tinted moisturizer that delivers a beautiful sheer coverage that hydrate, soothe and brighten your skin’s appearance. Infused with Maracuja Oil super fruits, Hyluronic acid, and Turmeric root extract this product provides coverage and hydration for up to 12 hours. Further, it is also cruelty-free and gluten-free as well as parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, mineral oil, and triclosan free. I am also happy to share that out of all the above products recommended, this one comes in the largest range of skin tone shades from light to dark!

Price - $38.00


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MAUVE GLITTER CAT EYE MAKEUP TUTORIAL

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So happy to be back filming a makeup tutorial for you guys! As most of you know I moved a couple months back and haven't been able to get back into gear until now - such is life! I am back now and will be pedal to the metal here on in - PROMISE!

So to kick things off I decided to do a 'Mauve Glitter Cat Eye Makeup' tutorial. This is actually way more then just a eye makeup tutorial because I show you my complete up-to-date face application as well! Obviously it is going to be a little longer because I do my full routine so you can skip forward to eyes at 7:41 apx if that is what you're most interested in!

This video is not sponsored but I am going to list all the products that I used for you guys below so you can purchase them/find them. I also just wanted to remind you to subscribe to my channel and follow me on my social handles if you aren't already! When you follow me I know I am dong a good job and will be more amped up to produce more videos for you!

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Products I Used in This Tutorial:

- Face -

It Cosmetics - Bye Bye Under Eye Waterproof Concealer in Neutral Medium
Maybelline - Fit Me 'Hydrate + Smooth' Foundation in 110 Porcelain
Beauty Blender
Urban Decay - 'Naked Skin' Concealer in Fair
Laura Mercier - Translucent Loose Setting Powder
Too Faced - 'Milk Chocolate Soleil' Matte Bronzer
Urban Decay - 'Beached Bronzer' in Bronzed
Benefit Cosmetics - 'Watt's Up' Soft Focus Highlighter
Becca Cosmetics - Pressed Highlighter in Opal
Charlotte Tilbury - 'Cheek to Chic' Blush
Urban Decay - 'All Nighter' Setting Spray
DLS - Lip Gloss in Bare
Essence - Clear Gloss in Pure Chic

- Brow -

NYX Cosmetics - Micro Brow Pencil in Taupe
Make Up For Ever - Brow Liner in the shade 20
The Balm Cosmetics - MaryLou-Manizer Highlighter

- Eye -

Tarte - Tartelette Palette - shades Power player, Natural Beauty and Care Giver
Too Faced - Natural Love Palette - Fairytale
Urban Decay - Heavy Metal Glitter Eye Liner in Midnight Cowboy
Kat Von D - Tattoo Liner in Trooper
NYX Cosmetics - Vinyl Liquid Eyeliner in Black
Doucce Cosmetics Ultra Precision Eye Liner in 500 (Black)
Velour Lashes - 'Lash in City'
L'oreal Voluminous Waterproof Mascara in Black Brown

- Brushes -
MAC - 195 Brush
Morphe - MB13 Brush
MAC - 135
Luxie - 522 Tapered Highligher Brush
MSC - 129 Blush Brush
MAC - 224 Blending Brush
INSPR - 282 Brush

If you have any questions feel free to leave them in the comments below. I'd also love to hear what you guys are interested in seeing/learning so if you have any suggestions leave them below!

See you soon xo

-Soheila

SMOKEY GREEN GLAM EYE MAKEUP

This video is a makeup tutorial for a 'Soft Cut Crease Eye Makeup' look. I also just want to say I am not an affiliate of any of these makeup companies I just really like these products!

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List of items I used in this video with links:

MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot – Painterly - $26
MAC 195 Concealer Brush - $30
Tarte Cosmetics Tartelette In Bloom Palette - $54
MAC 217 Blending Brush - $30
MAC - Eyeshadow in 'Brune' - $ 8.00
Luxie Small Tapered Blending Brush - $16
Smashbox Cream Eye Shadow in 'Stone' - $66.49
Anastasia Beverly Hills 'Artist Palette' - $39.00
Mac 242 Shader Brush - $30.00
Mac Fix + Spray - $12
MAC - Eyeshadow in 'Bronze Frost' - $ 8.00
MAC - Eyeshadow in 'Twinks' - $ 8.00
Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in the colour Trooper-  $28.39
Illimasqua Eye Liner in 'Abyss' - $38.95
Maybelline Fit Me Foundation in 'Porcelain' - $8.96
L'Oreal Infallible Pro Matte Foundation in 'Natural Buff' -$14.99
Sigma Angled Kabuki Foundation Brush - $24.00
Nars Creamy Concealer in 'Honey' - $29.00
Real Techniques Setting Brush - $8.00
Laura Mercier Translucent Setting Powder- $38.00
MAC 135 Brush - $51.00
MAC 'Give Me Sun' Bronzer - $37.00
NYX Contour and Highlight Palette - $27.00
MAC 'Dessert Rose' Blush - $21.00
MAC 129 Blush Brush - $42.00
NYX - Micro Brow Pencil in 'Ash Brown' - $12.00
Benefits Gimmie Brows, Brow Gel in Medium/Light - $24.00
Sephora Smudger Brush - $48.00 (came in a set)
Stila Cosmetics Eyeliner in 'Stingray' - $22.00
Skone – Smudger Brush - $15
MAC 212 Brush - $30
NYX Butter Gloss in 'Creme Brulee' - $8.00
House of Lashes 'Iconics' - $12.00
Mac Haute and Naighty Mascara - $27.00

Dont forget to spray fix plus all over your face to make sure it stays and looks fresh longer.

I am NOT an affiliated of any of these makeup companies however I do think these products are top notch and would recommend them to anyone!