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How-to: Homemade Coconut Oil Sugar Scrub

9.3.2013 No Comments

With Labor Day now behind us, it’s official—Summer is coming to an end, and boy is it about time! As you were attending outings with friends this weekend, I was creating my perfect ending to the season: a moisturizing, homemade exfoliant to slough off that dead, dreary skin and brighten my epidermis for Fall. Ingredients […]

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Tips to Make Your Summer Break Bikini Body Last

9.4.2012 No Comments

With the Fall semester underway have you noticed your roots starting to grow in and your sun-kissed glow fading fast? You’re not alone. At least don’t let the cooling temperatures put a damper on your summer physique! Here are a few of my tips to make that bikini-body of yours last a bit longer. 1. […]

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Hello hello and welcome! I'm Julia, and I'm on a mission to make you feel fabulous.

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Boundless beauty…

Is something you feel when you are in tune with your truest self. It’s a level of self confidence and self certainty that comes with knowing who you are, what you want, and working towards your goals. It may start out as the *omg I found it in my shade* feeling, but I hope that graduates to the *I feel sexy in my own skin* feeling; that feeling when you know someone’s looking and you don’t care why b/c your look is on point today. Yeah, that feeling.

Anyone can feel it. I hope to help you get there and stay there b/c everyone should feel like their very best self…or at the very least look it.

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  • Moody Blues 🌌✨ ...on a Monday lol #mondaymood #mondayblues #makeupmonday Like I said in my last #beforeandafter makeup post: I use silicone-laden formulas when I need a look to pop, and when I’m just looking to look good and still treat my skin right in my day-to-day, I opt for totally different products. My skin hasn’t been loving all this silicone and with a lovely hormonal breakout to remind me that my monthly monster is soon arriving 👹 I’ll be sprinkling in those good for your skin products, but for today’s look... Products:⠀ + BASE: @coverfx Blurring Primer, @itcosmetics Bye Bye Undereye concealer in “10 - Light Fair”, @maccosmetics Longwear Paint Pot in ‘Painterly’, @lancomeofficial #TeintIdole foundation in shade 130⠀ + CHEEKS: @ofracosmetics blush in ‘Rose’, @hourglasscosmetics bronzer in ‘Luminous Bronze’, @jeffreestarcosmetics #SkinFrost highlight in ‘Uranus’ + EYES: a few things mixed - @nyxcosmetics Foil Play cream eyeshadow in ‘Black Knight’, @jeffreestarcosmetics ‘Black Rainbow’ from Beauty Killer, ‘Flourishing’ + ‘Cullinan’ from #BlueBlood palette ✨topped off with Jeffree’s liquid lip in #HuntingtonBeach in my waterline + @eylureofficial lashes + LIPS: #jeffreestarcosmetics #velourliquidlipstick in ‘I’m Nude’ with ‘Skin Tight’ layered #NormalizeSkinTexture #acnescars #redness #skinredness #unedited #noretouching #uneditedbeautyphoto #notphotoshopped #onlycropped #naturalhair #undonebrows #sensitiveskin #dontletsensitiveskindullyourshine #sensitiveskinshouldntdullyourshine #aspiringmua #shotoniphonexs #showyourteeth #yesiwearaligners
  • It took me a loooong time to realize the power of consistency, #commitment and routines. I hit puberty at the super-not-ready-for-it age of 10 - I had no idea wtf was going on, let alone know about a beauty routine. My skin was all over the place with these newfound hormones - scalp issues came into play, spiked oil production made my face a hot mess, and I had body acne popping up in the least expected areas (anyone else experience this too?). ⠀ ⠀ As I rolled into my teenage years, I had already gone through a few iterations of routines: Proactiv, Clearasil, Stridex pads, Clean&Clear...all super harsh and all made the process to finding a routine much worse. My mom saw me struggling and got me a trial size of her Clinique routine - better but still meh, (this was my first hint that showed me my skin hated fragrances products since @clinique is #fragrancefree)⠀ ⠀ Over and over I tried to treat just my face, and it wasn’t until a radical shakeup in other aspects of my life did I realize: I think what I’m eating is impacting my face. I went hardcore vegan in college and my oh my it did WONDERS for my skin - and over time I realized the hormonal connection to my breakouts, stress connections to my breakouts, and of course, the impacts if I didn’t wash my face too. As I was transitioning out of being full vegan, I could see my skin reactions to all of the foods as I reintroduced fish and certain types of dairy - cow milk broke me out among *ahem* other reactions lol while salmon made my skin glowy and plump.⠀ ⠀ Yes, “beautiful skin” requires a commitment, but it requires a commitment to so many other things that aren’t talked about holistically - a #skincareroutine may be all that some folks need (you lucky babes!!) but there are some folks like myself who need a stepped-up commitment involving a #skincareregimen + #cleaneating + #meditation + vitamins/supplements...know that there is no one trick pony for flawless skin, but there is a solution for everyone 😘😘😘⠀ ⠀ #ErnoLazlo #thursdaythoughts #thirstyskinthursday #lovethyself #selfcareisntselfish #committoyourself #clearskinisntamiracle #thereisnomiracle #consistencyiskey #findwhatworksforyou
  • #beforeandafter #makeupmonday⠀ Left: Bare face me, like hi, how are ya?⠀ Right: Full face for a night out 👩🏼‍🎤⠀ ⠀ When doing makeup for a look that needs to last (I.e. an evening out, an event, etc) I’m all for silicone-laden products and long-lasting formulas. Always #talcfree and as #fragrancefree as possible, but I save the natural formulas for daytime wear. Why? B/c if something is going to sit on my skin for long hours (i.e. the workday), I need it to breathe and not encourage breakouts with my already acne prone skin 💁🏼‍♀️ but for evening/events, I’m all about preserving a look and making an impact when it matters most ✨⠀ ⠀ Products:⠀ + BASE: @coverfx Blurring Primer, @itcosmetics Bye Bye Undereye concealer in “10 - Light Fair”, @lancomeofficial #TeintIdole foundation in shade 130⠀ + CHEEKS: @ofracosmetics blush in ‘Bellini’ and ‘Mai Tai’, @hourglasscosmetics bronzer in ‘Luminous Bronze’⠀ + HIGHLIGHT: face: @jeffreestarcosmetics #SkinFrost in ‘Ice Cold’ // collarbones: @jeffreestarcosmetics #liquidfrost in ‘Ice Cream Bling’ and ‘Frostbite’⠀ + EYES: @jeffreestarcosmetics #blueblood palette for smoky eye, @stilacosmetics #GlitterandGlow Liquid Eyeshadow in ‘Diamond Dust’ with @nyxcosmetics loose glitter packed on top for extra shine ✨topped off with two coats of #lancome #MonsieurBig mascara⠀ + LIPS: #jeffreestarcosmetics #velourliquidlipstick in ‘Birthday Suit’ with ‘Thirst Trap’ layered on top for some dimension ⠀ ⠀ #nofilter #glittermakeup #glitterati #houseofyes #coverfx #stila #nyxglitter #ofracosmetics #hourglasscosmetics #discomakeup #subtlediscoqueen #glittersmoke #smokyeye #blueeyeshadow #aspiringmua #shotoniphonexs
  • Since I quit my brief stint as a cigarette smoker in college, I saw a near-immediate difference in my skin. I know this may sound oddly specific, but I was typically a 4-5 cigarette-a-day, any more and I would feel nauseous. The 3 years I smoked, I definitely noticed differences in my skin: dryness, clogged pores where the smoke would hit my face, more pronounced lines...Now, I’ll be honest: when I was a smoker, I was ages 19-21 in college...years we are not particularly kind to our bodies. ⠀ ⠀ Newfound freedom from parents (at least for me) = increased alcohol consumption, late nights / little sleep, irregular eating habits, less frequently done laundry, stress from balancing school + internships + new friends + part-time jobs + navigating a new city, and the introduction of a smoking habit to round that shitty list out. I didn’t have the best balance - or any balance - and my skin showed that. ⠀ ⠀ This post isn’t meant to be a PSA about smoking, but to highlight some of smoking’s effects and pull back the curtain on a myriad of other lifestyle choices that impact our skin and biome too. Our skin is a reflection of our overall health, from hydration levels, digestion issues, #stress, sleep (and lack of), hormonal imbalances, and even the surfaces it touches - ever notice you had a pimple or two pop up on the side of your face after sleeping on a dirty pillow case?⠀ ⠀ #justathought #justathought💭 #skincaresaturday #lifestylechoices #healthychoices #dontsmoke #itsnotgoodforyou #butseriouslydontsmokethatshit⠀ ⠀ PS - the part I hate the most about this original posted image...the caption, in French: “a woman, a cigarette, incorrigibly sexy.” Ew. The last time I thought cigarettes were sexy was when I was 17 and my high school bf smoked but I didn’t. Sexy isn’t the right word...mysterious? I’m not proud of my former #badhabits but I’m happy I can share them now as self reflection of how far I’ve come from those self destructive times. #selflove is soooo much more rewarding in the end. 🥰✨
  • When she started letting go, her vision became clearer. The present felt more manageable and the future began to look open and full of bright possibilities. As she shed the tense energy of the past, her power and creativity returned to her. With a revitalized excitement, she focused on building a new life where joy and freedom were abundant. ~ YP #yungpueblo I first shared this photo + @yung_pueblo quote caption on Friday via my personal account when my mind was in a very stressed place. I gave myself time to decompress, rest, and really process what I was feeling, and today am looking at that same situation with newfound calm. My little #mondaymotivation for your week: yes, absolutely #letgo of negativity, doubt and irrational fear, but also give yourself time. Yes, I’m a firm believer that #timehealseverything, but if you’re not giving yourself the proper space to really heal and take a hard look at the source of these feelings then time may just be giving you the distance to forget the pain without actually healing. Letting go + time for introspective reflection = #selfcaregoals. Why? B/c while you can totally sit on your couch for 20mins with a sheet mask on, that won’t help your #mentalhealth - #SelfCare is about making time for you, not just the external you but the internal, emotional you too 🥰 📷 by me (@julia_rhault) at the @TheRingling museum in FL. This is “Joseph’s coat” by #JamesTurrell- a beautiful courtyard with square cutout and a system of LED lights that are supposed to “changes the context in which you view the sky and can radically change your perception of the color of the sky and its spatial relation to you.” We didn’t stick around for sunset, but it was an epic space to be in (esp for inward reflection).
  • I’ve held off on posting this because I’m still working to get over how #selfconscious I am...*deep breath* reminder to self: this info could potentially help others... I recently posted the top photo in December 2018 on my personal account (@julia_rhault) - it may seem flashy and confident, but woah mama that’s the least makeup I’ve worn in a selfie photo...ever. I was so damn happy I couldn’t not share it. ⠀ ⠀ Flashback to 2016 (two bottom pics) - ⠀ Left: with #sensitiveskin you don’t always know the reactions your skin will have - this was one morning during my #clearskinjourney that I woke up to big red splotches on my face. I had no idea what caused them or how to get rid of them...and at the time I was working at a #skincare brand so it was less than ideal to say the least lol⠀ ⠀ Right: Also during my #acnejourney I would trial and error new products, working to get more and more towards #cleanbeauty and natural formulations vs derm prescribed Rx and harsh formulas which were making it worse. This particular photo was during the time when I was using a highly fragranced line of skincare...and this is how my skin reacts to fragrance: tears of pimples 😢. Top off that moment in time with a super stressful office environment, stress from planning my wedding, stressed out eating habits, and you have yourself a recipe for #angryskin.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #Bbbabes #thursdaythoughts #thursdaymotivation #selfconfidence #clearskintips #skincarematters #skincareinspo #clearskintips #skingoals #skinhealth #sensitiveskin #sensitiveskincare #beyourbestself #beautystartswithin #sensitiveskinshouldntdullyourshine
  • Babes, this is the whole reason I’ve started Boundless - sharing my #clearskinjourney and path to #selfacceptance with friends and coworkers IRL has helped transform their skin and build up their confidence, I hope it can help some of you too! Everyone’s journey is unique to them, but I’m hoping that in sharing how I got here will shed light for you and others 🥰⠀ .⠀ It’s taken me years to get here, and I was 100% ashamed of my story. Why? Because when you have sensitive skin but don’t know the triggers setting you off, you’re desperate for answers. Top it off with puberty from a young age, a harsh inner self-critic, a type A personality, minor social anxiety, and unknown food sensitivities and💥bam💥 I’ve been seeing a dermatologist since I was 10 y/o. Issues ranging from premature acne, cysts, scalp irritation, and reactions to some of the most popular treatments (ahem, Proactiv and Accutane)...it’s been a fun journey (lol). Top it off with hormones, #adulting stressors, pollution (I live in #nyc after all)...it’s been a bumpy ride, but I want to share in hopes it will give ideas and tips to some and comfort others because everything is a #workinprogress and you’re not alone in this 🤗⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #Bbbabes #thursdaythoughts #thursdayquotes #selfconfidence #clearskintips #skincarematters #skincareinspo #clearskintips #skingoals #acnejourney #selflovejourney #selfdiscoveryjourney #skinhealth #sensitiveskin #sensitiveskincare #beyourbestself #beautystartswithin #sensitiveskinshouldntdullyourshine
  • Sleep 😴 My #1 anti-aging tip for everyone this weekend. I know we had a super short work week and all, but short work week = off my sleep schedule game like woah. Anyone with me there? . . . Whenever you’re off your normal sleep schedule, do you notice how much more exhausted you look and feel? Dark circles plague you for days...slight bags develop at the bottom of those, making you (and everyone around you) aware of how tired you really feel. Sure, drinking water helps, but your whole body feels like dirt. #sleepmore because there’s nothing quite like #thatfeeling of well-rested 💁‍♀️ It’s something i know we’re all looking forward to, #Bbbabes 😉 #sleepiswellness #sleepiscrucial #sleepisamazing #selflove #selfcaresaturday #selfcaresunday #sleepisselfcare #moresleep #sleepislife
  • First week back on the office grind = the perfect time to do a mental reset, shifting towards a clearer focus on your #goals. I’m not gonna bore you with nonsense about #gymgoals like the cliche January posts you’re already inundated with. To me, annual goals are things you’ve already been working on but maybe this is the year you’re able to focus and hone in on it more - Ex1: I made decent strides in 2018 with mental self-kindness, but know 2019 will be even better with a few stressors removed. Ex2: I literally own the sunscreen that doesn’t break me out, but in 2019 I need to actually apply it.⠀ ⠀ For 2019, my #Bbgoals are:⠀ + continuous #clearskin, hormones / stress / digestive issues be damned⠀ + #SPF every. damn. day.⠀ + a flake-free scalp (pretty sure I’m developing scalp eczema or psoriasis. TMI too soon? Whatevs. Derm apptmt next month to see what’s going on)⠀ + incorporate more natural/organic products - I’ve been toeing the line of conventional/#cleanbeauty products, leaning hard into organic but oh so hesitant to let go of long lasting everything / #drugstorebeauty but #everythinginmoderation⠀ + be kinder to myself in all ways⠀ ⠀ Resolutions are what people say once a year. #Bbgoals are continuous, not confined to a calendar year. We are all a #workinprogress and #1 rule: #lovethyself⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #bbbabes #sensitiveskinshouldntdullyourshine #beautystartsfromtheinside #bestself #thatfeeling #naturalbeauty #organicbeauty #clear #skin #spfeverydamnday #sunscreen #sunblock #selfcarematters #happyskin #loveyourself

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