Beauty blogger Yulia Petkevich-Sochnova about favorite cosmetics

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About the beauty blog and earnings

Hi, my name is Julia, and I am a beauty addict; For several years now I have been addicted to the world of cosmetics. It all started a long time ago: when I was little, my mother was engaged in the distribution of Avon products, so our house, to put it mildly, was like a warehouse. Almost from the cradle I had unlimited access to banks and flasks. By the age of majority, I ate so much that all my care was reduced to shampoo, shower gel and toothpaste. However, after a couple of years, a friend gave me Lush funds, and the world turned upside down. I zafanatela for this fragrant brand so that it even came to work in their store.

Later, the passion spread to the neighboring online cosmetics stores; Along the way, I discovered the forums that were still living and flourishing, and I realized that it was not only this. When a young resource "Cosmetist" burst into life, I began to write detailed reviews, providing them with beautiful photos. The ensuing moderator chaos led me to start an independent blog - four and a half years have passed since then, but neither my passion for cosmetics, nor the desire to create has diminished, and the house again resembles a warehouse. My hobby has turned into a salary, and now I am writing not only for myself, but also for others on cosmetic topics. I don’t turn over millions by millions, but in the presence of a five-month baby, my income is enough for me.

About make-up

Most of all, I love makeup products - my legs are literally trembling at the sight of announcements about launches, and with the exciting theme of holographic makeup, I fall asleep and wake up. Duochromes - my passion of the last years, I rejoiced when they went to the masses. Now I am collecting all launches in a row: the fashion flow will pass, but the treasures will remain with me. I remind myself of Gollum - every desired palette causes me to lament: "May be most precious!" Sometimes I can just start to draw on my hand, mix, invent combinations with other means and make future images. At the same time, I am not at all fixated on my own make-up and with a calm soul I go without it most of the time. For me, makeup is not a routine, but a creative process. In dreams, go to study makeup artist to experiment even bolder.

First of all, those brands that either create fashion or immediately catch new trends attract: Urban Decay, Anastasia Beverly Hills, ColourPop, Lime Crime, Hourglass, Make Up For Ever, MAC. I prefer the luxury segment less and less: “big” brands are too slow and slow, bold and fresh trends reach them like a giraffe.

About care

With the care of the skin of the face and hair at the same time everything is simple and difficult: nature has rewarded me at the same time with acne, and androgenic alopecia, and hyperkeratosis. But there is always something to write about! Therefore, I try not to experiment with the means and adhere to treatment regimens drawn up by doctors. In face care this is a cosmeceutical with acids - iS Clinical, SkinCeuticals and others; for hair, I choose brands specializing in the problem of fallout, such as DSD de Luxe and Nioxin. I look for the maximum in body care, choosing the aromatic and interesting, for example L'Occitane. And I also love salon procedures: laser hair removal has become a real discovery, it's such a thrill that is beyond words.

I made the biggest contribution to beauty and health three years ago when I gave up cigarettes; I have smoked for more than eleven years. Thanks to Allen Karr and his legendary book - now I don’t smell of tobacco, I am less sick, do not cough, and the complexion has become more uniform. And I save a whole bag of money - it is clear what I now spend it on.

About accepting yourself

I have much more questions to the body than exact answers to them. I cannot say yet that I fully accept myself, but after giving birth I began to love my body more - I do not know why, because I often meet the opposite effect from others. I would like to find the balance that will allow me to feel comfortable. In general, balance is exactly what I strive for in all aspects of beauty. To what is happening was fun and not burdened. Position: "I love makeup, but calmly can not make up", - just about that. After all, to do with yourself and your appearance what you want is a blessing and happiness.