Blog Posts
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Welcome, Beautiful!
I’m Evelyn, owner of Purple Essence By Evelyn. My passion is helping women look, feel, and truly live ROYAL—so you can age well with confidence, grace, and joy. Here you’ll find skincare education, self-care inspiration, and wellness tips designed to bring out your best self—inside and out. I’ll also share product suggestions for you and…
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My Flu Survival Guide
First, I must tell you that I have NEVER worked in the medical profession. The suggestions here are only MY personal experiences and I do not make any claims of prevention or healing. With that said, let me share with you what I do to survive the flu season, September through May. Be sure to…
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How to Make Sense of Fragrances
Sometimes it can be confusing maneuvering through fragrance types. What does EDT and EDP mean anyway? Here are some basics of how to make sense of fragrances. Fragrance Groupings Fragrances are grouped into four categories, based upon the essential oil concentration (fragrance oil). The higher percentage of the essence, the longer the fragrance lasts. Fragrance…
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What’s the Buzz About Royal Jelly?
The buzz about Royal Jelly is that it’s created by the worker bees to be fed to its queen and offers longevity for your skin. Age well with Royal Jelly.
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Basics of Foundations
I wear foundation for a few reasons: it’s a barrier against environmental stressors it contains sunscreen, important for anti-aging it creates an even skin tone it produces a dewy, radiant complexion it feels like I am wearing nothing it feels great, even in hot, humid weather it’s an extension of my skincare routine it’s fun!…
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Grab Your Squad: How to Be Royal Through Friendships
We are all made for connection. With whom are you doing life? To create an encouraging environment, harmony, and empowerment, we need the support of each other. Even though relationships can get messy, it’s better to do life with friends and/or family than alone.
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How to Control Under Eye Circles and Puffiness
There are times when we don’t get enough sleep and it’s revealed under our eyes. Here is a great solution to combat under eye circles and puffiness.
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Bodycare Should Mimic Facial Skincare
Our Royal facial skincare regimens have 4 simple steps: Cleanse Treat Moisturize Protect Do you realize that the rest of your body deserves these same steps for ultimate health benefits, moisturization, and protection? Just like your face, your body is covered with tiny pores that allow the skin to breathe and to perspire, keeping us…
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Tool Time: Better with Makeup Brushes
Why You Should Use Makeup Brushes “Tool Time” was a show within a show entitled “Home Improvement” starring Tim Allen. I enjoyed Tim “The Toolman” Taylor, Allen’s character name on the show. It was sitcom that aired throughout the nineties and although Tim Taylor did not appear to be an expert with his tools, he…