Author: Lee

Lee is the Founder of BeautyLeeBar—a beauty and lifestyle platform celebrating self-expression, wellness, and confidence. As a blogger, influencer, and content creator, she’s passionate about inspiring others to feel beautiful inside and out.

The Toasty Makeup Routine We Can’t Stop Wearing

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If summer had a signature look, it would be toasty makeup—warm, bronzed, and glowing like you just stepped out of golden hour. This sun-kissed routine blends cozy warmth with subtle glam, making it as wearable for an iced latte run as it is for date night. Think softly sculpted cheeks, a candlelit complexion, and eyes that smolder without trying too hard. And the best part? Toasty makeup isn’t just for August—it’s your year-round ticket to looking lit-from-within. Let’s break down exactly how to make it yours.

Complexion
The magic of toasty makeup begins with skin that appears to glow from within. Begin by drenching your skin in a rich, hydrating base—think IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream for that plush, bouncy feel. Keep coverage light and breathable with a sheer layer of foundation, blending it in with a damp sponge until it looks like your skin, but smoother. For that soft-focus warmth, lean into cream textures over powders—they melt in and keep everything dewy. Warm up your temples and cheekbones with a cream contour, then pop on a terracotta blush (we’re obsessed with Refy Blush in Rust for instant warmth). Finish with a sweep of golden highlighter across the high points for a lit-from-within shimmer.

Eyes & Lips
Keep your eyes warm and effortlessly smoldering with a swipe of bronzy cream shadow—blend it out softly across the lids and smudge a hint along the lower lash line for that just-right balance. Use a deep brown liner on your upper lash line, then gently smudge it with a brush or fingertip for a soft-focus smoky vibe. Layer on mascara to lift, lengthen, and frame those lashes without looking heavy. For lips, line with a medium brown pencil, slightly overlining to get that plush, kissable shape. Dab a creamy nude lipstick in the center and blend outward for a natural, soft finish that’s both inviting and understated.

The vibe? That perfect, toasted glow that feels warm, cozy, and absolutely wearable every day of the year.

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💕 90s-Inspired Self-Care: Soft Glam Rituals for Your Slow Girl Era

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Let’s rewind — not just your mixtape, but your mindset. In a world that’s always rushing, 90s self-care is your permission slip to slow down, glow up, and romanticize every little ritual. From bubble baths to body lotion, we’re embracing the art of soft living — one cassette tape at a time.

🔯 Bubble Baths & Candlelight Vibes

Set the scene: dim the lights, light a vanilla-scented candle (or something slightly floral like your mom’s old favorite), and fill your tub with warm water and bubbles. Press play on a retro playlist — think Sade, Madonna, Mariah Carey, or lo-fi 90s beats.

✭ Vibe Upgrade: Use a waterproof speaker and play a “Cassette Tape Chill” playlist on Spotify. Bonus if you sip on sparkling water in a wine glass — extra soft girl points.

📲 Face Masks & Landline Chats

Slather on your favorite cooling gel mask or creamy clay, wrap your hair in a towel, and grab your cordless phone (or just pretend your smartphone is a landline — we won’t judge).

Whether you’re catching up with your bestie or journaling “as if” it’s a diary entry, this is about connection and slowing down.

✨ Pro Tip: Try a guided self-care chat with a friend — share what’s been bringing you joy, what you’re letting go of, and your slow girl goals.

💆‍♀️ Soft Hair Rollers & Body Lotion Rituals

After your bath, it’s time to pamper like it’s 1995. Apply your favorite body lotion (or body oil) slowly — this is about luxury, not speed. Slip into a robe and pop in some soft hair rollers for that effortless volume.

Finish with a few spritzes of a vintage perfume — like CK One, Sunflowers by Elizabeth Arden, or a modern dupe with nostalgic notes (think light florals, citrus, or powdery musks).

✨ Mood: You, lounging in bed with glossy lips, fluffy socks, and nothing on the schedule except relaxing.

🛌 Bonus: Your 90s-Inspired Night Routine Checklist

  • Candle lit? ✅
  • Mixtape playing? ✅
  • Skin glowing and soft as silk? ✅
  • Vibe: Brenda Walsh meets self-love queen ✅

📝 Soft Living is Always in Style

Self-care doesn’t have to be complicated — just intentional, cozy, and a little nostalgic. Let this 90s-inspired ritual be your weekly reset — a moment just for you, your glow, and your peace.

✨ Tried this vibe? Tag @BeautyLeeBar and show us your retro self-care night — rollers, robe, and all. #SoftLivingClub #SlowGirlSummer #BeautyLeeBar

💋 Gloss, Reimagined: The Bluety Gloss Club Collection

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There’s something about a good gloss. The way it catches light mid-laugh. The way it makes you feel just a little more alive, even when you’re running late. But this—The Gloss Club Collection by Bluety—isn’t just a swipe-and-go situation. It’s a whole moment. A vibe. A love letter to your lips, written in 6 ultra-glossy shades.

And yes—she delivers.

💄 The Gloss Club Breakdown:

  • Full Bundle Price: $120 (on sale from $138)
  • Includes: 6 glosses + Daydream Pouch (if you buy 2+)
  • Vegan, cruelty-free, no fluff. Just shine.
    Shop the Full Set

The Texture: Like Silk… But Juicier

Let’s start with the formula. Bluety’s HydraLock Gel Technology melts onto your lips like serum—no stickiness, no chalky fade, just full-bodied shine that wears like a dream. One coat gives you that soft-glam, I-woke-up-lucky finish. Two coats? Glossed goddess.

And the tube? Designed to lock in product, not leak in your bag. We love a thoughtful gloss.

The Vibe: Shades That Speak Mood First, Color Second

These aren’t just colors—they’re moods. Personalities. Tiny power statements with serious main character energy:

  • Cherry on Top – That glossy red that turns a plain tee into a moment. Bold but never try-hard.
  • Pretty in Pink – Playful, flirty, and a little nostalgic. Think: brunch selfies + cotton candy skies.
  • I Am Her – Deep berry. Power pose. Glass in hand. Enough said.
  • Wannabe Me – Buttery caramel brown, aka your kind of neutral. Smooth, grounded, easy.
  • Heaven on Earth – The “everyday” pink that never feels boring. Just soft, balanced, kiss-ready.
  • Let Me Be Clear – Crystal-clear with a hint of micro-shimmer that hits different in the light. Ethereal and editorial.

Every gloss is infused with intention—and 9ml of product (aka almost double what most brands give you).

The Ethics: Gloss With a Heart

No paid ads. No scripts. No fluff.
Bluety built this drop with community-first energy, and it shows.

Every product is:
✔️ Vegan
✔️ Cruelty-free
✔️ Leaping Bunny certified
✔️ Connected to a cause — purchases support The Pomi Project, helping rescue and care for animals in need.

It’s lip care with layers—inside and out.

💫 Why This One Hits Different

There are glosses you keep at the bottom of your bag… and then there are glosses you build your whole look around. This is the latter.

The Gloss Club gives you that moisture-meets-mood moment in every tube. It’s glam without the gatekeeping. Shine without the stick. Cute, clean, and just rebellious enough to feel like it’s yours first—before it goes viral.

✨ Ready to gloss up?

Whether you’re a Cherry on Top kind of girl or living your Let Me Be Clear era, this collection feels personal. Intentional. And unapologetically fun.

→ Shop The Gloss Club Collection

Radiance, Unfiltered.
Because beauty should feel like you—just with an extra color.

💋 Kissed by Strawberries 🍓 A Flirty Flush You’ll Want All Over

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Strawberry season isn’t just for your smoothies—it’s for your makeup bag too. 🍓
The flirty flush we fell for last summer (hi, Hailey Bieber!) is back and sweeter than ever. This time, it’s a little dreamier—dewy skin, soft berry lips, and that fresh, just-bitten glow that looks like golden hour in makeup form. While guava girls may be vibing, strawberry beauty is still stealing hearts with its effortless charm. Easy to recreate, impossible not to love—this is your sign to bring the look back before the summer sun sets.

Scroll for the products I’m currently using to turn these cheeks into strawberries—who knows, maybe I’ll grab a real one too. 🍓😉

The Base 🍓✨

Strawberry makeup begins with skin that appears as if it has just drunk a tall glass of water. Hydration is key—so begin with a juicy primer or serum to get that lit-from-within glow. I like to follow it up with a lightweight moisturizer that melts right in (no pilling, no drama).

Skip the full-coverage foundation—this look calls for something breathable, like a skin-loving CC cream that lets your freckles peek through. Now for the blush moment: go for a creamy or liquid formula in a berry-kissed shade. I’m currently crushing on Saie’s Dew Blush in ‘Flirty’—tap it on the cheeks and across the bridge of your nose for that sun-kissed flush.

Finish it all off with a dewy setting spray (I’ve been misting the Dibs LoveBeam on like it’s perfume) to lock in the glow and give your skin that just-bitten, glowy finish.

Finishing Touches 🍓💋

Keep the rest of your makeup light and effortless—this look is all about those juicy cheeks doing the talking. On the eyes, skip anything too bold and sweep on a soft shimmer shadow (champagne, peach, or pinky-nude vibes only). Want a little more definition? Try a subtle tightline on the upper lash line—no one will know, but they’ll notice something.

A few swipes of your favorite mascara and a quick flick of brow gel to fluff and lift, and you’re halfway to berry bliss.

Now for the lips—aka the cherry (or strawberry) on top. Go in with a high-shine gloss in a berry-pink tint. I’m currently obsessed with the Laneige Glaze Craze—it’s glassy, plumping, and not even a little bit sticky. Just juicy enough to make your lips look kiss-me-ready.

Radiance, Unfiltered 🍓

Strawberry makeup isn’t just a trend—it’s a whole vibe. Soft, flushed, and effortlessly pretty, it’s the kind of look that makes you feel like you… just with an extra pop of color. Whether you’re heading to brunch, lounging bare-faced, or chasing golden hour, this sweet little routine brings the beauty (and the berries).

These are the exact products I’m using to get the look—because if I’m turning into a strawberry girl, I’m doing it right. 🍓😉