Haters Gonna Hate: Miss America is Indian and American, and Why This is a Milestone for South Asian Females

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by Aishika  J

Last Monday was a pretty great day for me. I didn’t have a lot of homework so woo! I also did pretty well during my tennis match so that’s always a plus. All in all, it was a pretty good day.

Until I was greeted by a pleasant surprise when I got home and logged onto Tumblr; I was expecting to see some really pretty pictures. Instead, my dash was filled with pictures of people freaking out about Miss America. Now, I’m not much of a fan of beauty pageants for a variety of reasons, but all this attention naturally sparked my curiosity and I needed to investigate why Miss America, unexpectedly, generated all this white noise.

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New Year, New Products

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1) John Masters Organics Bare Unscented Shampoo & Detangler

Detangler is a (gentle/daily) conditioner

Whole Foods used to carry some John Mastera products, BUT not lately, so get it online.

If you have fine/thin/oily hair, you will esp. like these products!

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2) Trader Joe’s French Liquid Soap

I LOVE the scent of this (hand) soap!!!

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3) Bath & Body Works Butterfly Flower Shower Gel & Body Lotion

Recently on clearance

Reissued scent (romantic/youthful)

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4) VS Midnight Dare (gel, spray, & lotion)

A very romantic/vibrant scent

Would be good for special occasions/weekends

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5) VS Lip Gloss

Recently on clearance

I got a few different types/colors.

Basic/Easy Makeup

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Physicians Formula Baked Collection Eyeshadow Trio (Wet/Dry)

Don’t know much re: eyeshadows?  Like neutral colors?  Just put these on!

Dry look is good for day- wet for evening.

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Physicians Formula Gel Cream Eyeliner Trio (Blue Eyes)

Highly rated AND well-loved by frugal beauty bloggers

I use my own brush (purchsed from Sephora, I think).

I need to improve my skills w/ eyeliners, but this is a GREAT product IMO.

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L’Oreal True Match Super-Blendable (Liquid) Makeup

My shade: True Beige/Beige (N5)

I’ve tried a few different brands of foundation: Cover Girl, Rimmel, then L’Oreal.

Put liquid on w/ blending sponge- makes a difference!

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L’Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Powder

My shade: True Beige (N5)

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L’Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Blush

I started wearing blush this year, so am NO expert (yet)!

My shade: Apricot Kiss (N5-N6)

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Physicians Formula Bronze Booster (Season-to-Season)

Just started using this…  It will give you a subtle glow.

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Tarte Vitamin Infused Lip Gloss (Brown Sugar)

Great for everyday (school/work) 

I got 2 trial sized from eBay recently… & they are GREAT quality!

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Tarte Vitamin Infused Lip Gloss (Deep Plum)

Great for weekends, going out