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DECEMBER 2020 GIFTS FOR BEAUTY LOVERS

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by Lisa Opie

ADD A POP OF COLOR TO YOUR HOLIDAY

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by Katy Moody Cusick

STOCKING STUFFER FOR THE BEAUTY ADDICTS

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by Lisa Opie

CAT EYELINER FOR HOODED EYES

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by Breauna Washington

IT’S TIME TO GLOW

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by Diana Zajicek

ZODIAC

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by Manish Arora

MASK UP, GLAM OUT!

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by Gizella Manzano

WHAT A GIRL WANTS: THE DESIGNER SERIES

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by Lisa Opie & Franz Orban

UP CLOSE

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featuring Miss Earth 2020 Lindsey Marie Coffey

STAY WRINKLE-FREE

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by Anna Vieira

THE GODDESS WITHIN

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by Joanna Trailov

SYMPTOMS FROM BEING IN A MAKE-UP BOX

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by Halle Catherine Banks

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EDITOR’S LETTER

This issue is most likely the most special issue for me because it is my debut as the Editor-In-Chief for Infecta Magazine. Although 2020 posed many challenges, I am so thankful to have the opportunity to bring joy and glamour into the world through our art and creativity.

My team of writers have been working hard to produce the perfect content for you to reflect, restore, and transform as we transition into a new and better year.

We are bringing ants w l r you beauty for the a gi t 1 a 2 h n w a j 0bold, and as you dec/2 explore Infecta you will see that we embody boldness through our work and lifestyle. Get ready to be inspired, push boundaries, and live fearlessly.

Welcome to the world of Infecta, LISA OPIE Editor-in-Chief 6

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ON THE COVER model: ariel dery creative director, hair & make-up artist and everything else: lisa opie photographer: franz orban

CREDITS ARTIST: KATYA HAVOK (EKATERINA CHEBOTAREVA)

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LISA OPIE

KATY MOODY CUSICK

BREAUNA WASHINGTON

@lisa_opie

@katymoodycusick

@beautyby_breauna

From owning her first business, Vizcaya Swimwear at 20, to spilling all of her beauty secrets on her YouTube Channel LadyCode, to working as a celebrity hair and makeup artist at the most exclusive events in the world, Lisa Opie uses her platforms to promote women’s empowerment and wellness.

Katy has years of experience working on set for national and international campaigns. “Being accustomed to high-stress fastpaced work environments, I’ve learned to roll with the punches with professionalism”. Carmella Marcella Garcia, infamous drag queen and mentor, influenced many of her class looks.

Breauna loves everything from hair to makeup. She is very involved in the pageant industry with the big dream of one day becoming Miss USA. Breauna works for Beauty by Ladycode as one of their make-up artist and loves enhancing the beauty of all of contestants she comes into contact with!

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DIANA ZAJICEK

FRANZ ORBAN

GIZELLA MANZANO

@paradise.tan

@thecodecreatives

@gem_makeupartistry

With her infectious enthusiasm, our queen of bronze hasn’t missed her own personal spray tan session in over a decade!

Owner of Paradise Tan, her passion for spray tanning is only matched by her penchant for cosmetics and all things beauty... in a nutshell, she’s a hustler with a huge heart.

Franz has been part of beauty pageants for a long time, as a sponsor for Vizcaya Swimwear or judging multiple pageants including Miss Universe Iceland.

Franz is a self-taught photographer, combining his talent and experience of working with celebrity photographers with his natural instinct for perfection.

Gizella is a licensed esthetician, airbrush expert, sanitation certified, current MAC makeup artist, and owner of GEM Makeup Artistry & Hair, always up-to-date with the latest products and trends. A Bridal Specialist, ensuring every bride feels and looks like the best version of themselves on their special day!

ANNA VIEIRA

JOANNA TRAILOV

MANISH ARORA

@lymphyanna_

@iamlov_jlov

@manishastrologer

Expert on bringing the latest into breakthrough, non-invasive and non-toxic therapies. Anna has been delivering red carpet, white glove treatments to Hollywood models and celebrities with instantaneous and lasting benefits, so they can truly unleash better versions of themselves.

Driven by good-old-fashioned heart and soul, as a mentor, coach, and intuitive teacher, Joanna has dedicated a lifetime to self-love and self-awareness. Joanna has taken her certification in Sports Medicine and experience as a Master Reiki Practitioner to help others find a path to healing.

Renowned KP Astrologer, Numerologist, Tarot Reader Vastu Consultant, rendering professional advice to clients with a high degree of success. Manish has been conferred with the title of Jyotish Varahamihir and Jyotish Aryabhatt, writing monthly astrological columns for 40+ international magazines.

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Lisa Opie

EDITORS Beauty Katy Moody Cusick Breauna Washington Gizella Manzano Wellness Anna Vieira Joanna Trailov Zodiac Manish Arora

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No one should act on such information without appropriate professional advice after a through examination of the particular situation.

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BEAUTY GUIDE A SILK/SATIN MASK Masks can wreak havoc on your skin by causing breakouts, dryness, or even early aging. A silk or satin face mask is breathable and gentle on the skin to provide protection from skin damage due to masks. slip.com / $39

OLIVIA GARDEN ROUND BRUSH For your friend with the good hair, this brush is a miracle worker and creates a silky, soft, shiny blowout every time, while saving time.

This speed XL works its magic in a fraction of the standard blow dry time. She’ll thank you later. store.oliviagarden.com / $21-$30

GIFTS FOR Beauty lovers

BY LISA OPIE

MERMADE PRO WAVER Because of most areas requiring face coverings in public,the spotlight is definitely on hair right now. Mermaid waves are going to be around for a while, so give your bestie the gift of great hair: This new Mermade Pro Waver creates beachy, boho or glam waves in half the time, compared to the previous model. It’s the game-changer for hair – any length or texture.

Simply clamp down and release for instant, big, lush, even waves. The perfect solution for babes who struggle to curl or wave their hair. mermadehair.us / $69

RETINOL GUMMIES These delicious, strawberry-flavoured gummies are so tasty it’s hard to limit your daily intake to 2 gummies. With just 2 gummies a day, skin appears more evenly pigmented, roughness is eliminated, and collagen production is increased for more youthful, elastic skin. Blemishes, fine lines, and hyperpigmentation fade to produce a luminous healthy glow. thisisembody.com / $28

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YSL TOUCHE ECLAT ALL-IN-ONE GLOW FOUNDATION This all in one dewy foundation stays put all day and has a lightweight feel. Spoil yourself or treat your friend to this boujee foundation. sephora.com / $48

THE INFLUENCER PALETTE For the friend who loves to get creative with makeup: This brand new palette was created with 10 pans of vibrant colors, matte neutrals, and shimmers. This vegan and cruelty free palette has every pigment needed to create trendsetting looks this season.

GO. OFF. ladycodeshop.com / $36

L’OREAL AIR VOLUME MASCARA This mascara has an airy, whipped texture to build the fullest and fluffiest lashes in just one sweep. target.com / $10.99

TOM FORD EXTREME LIP SPARK LIPSTICK Available in 11 shades, this lipstick is an ultra-gliding, metallic, sequin-like lipstick that imparts explosive color with the look of loose glitter on lips. tomford.com / $65

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ADD A OF COLOR TO YOUR HOLIDAY Celebrating the holidays or not, these colorful makeup trends are perfect for any occasion.

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YOUR PERFECT RED LIP RETRO RED A BLUE RED.

BOBBI BROWN LUXE LIP COLOR

Keep your lips conditioned and comfortable with a satin finish lipstick. You can wear it alone or top with a gloss, just use a lip liner first! Red lipsticks have different undertones, most common is blue/purple and yellow/orange. Swatch on the inside of your wrist to decide which shade complements your skin tone.

PARISIAN RED A TRUE YELLOW RED.

LIQUID LIP WINGED EYELINER LORAC PRO LIQUID LIPSTICK SHOWN IN IRIS

Lightweight and long-lasting PRO formula coats the lips in a bold color that dries down to a comfortable matte finish. But don’t limit your creativity to just your lips. You can use liquid lipstick as a winged liner! Grab your favorite angled eyeliner brush and sweep across your lash line, much like applying gel eyeliner.

BEING A GLAM GIRL DOWN TO MY ROOTS, I LOVE THE HOLIDAYS FOR THE BOLD MAKEUP! COOKIES AND PRESENTS ARE GREAT BUT GIVE ME THE PARTIES WITH BIG LIPS, WINGED EYELINER, AND SHIMMER FLYING OFF FACES! WE’RE HERE TO CELEBRATE NOT SWEATING OFF YOUR MAKEUP THE SECOND YOU OPEN THE DOOR. BAT THOSE MINK LASHES PLEASE AND THANK YOU! TO GET INTO THE SPIRIT I’M SHARING MY FAVORITE EASY WAYS TO ADD A POP OF COLOR TO YOUR GLAM HOLIDAY LOOK!

BRIGHT LOWER LASH LINE MAC TECHNAKOHL LINE (SAFE FOR WATERLINE) SHOWN IN COOL JAZZ

A mechanical pencil-style liner with a soft and creamy formula and intense color.

Glide it on your lower lash line and waterline, and blend with a small detail brush.

BOLD SHIMMER EYESHADOW NATASHA DENONA MINI TROPIC EYESHADOW PALETTE

For high pay off / foiled finish, apply the shimmer shades with the tip of your finger. Skin to skin is my favorite way to apply these shades. Don’t forget to add some color to your crease first! This will add some depth to complete your bold shimmer eye look.

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BEAUTY GUIDE

BEAUTY QUEEN #LISALASHES ladycodeshop.com / $9.99

NEON EYELINER NYX ulta.com / $7

NYX PROFESSIONAL BARE WITH ME SPRAY ulta.com / $10

stocking stuffers for t h e beauty addicts Don’t even think about putting an apple in their stocking

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HIS SEASON WE ARE CELEBRATING IN SUCH A different way, but keeping traditions alive is more important than ever. Stockings are a fun way to celebrate, but sometimes they can be filled with ‚“stuff” that may not be useful. Thankfully we did our research at Infecta and found some affordable items that will be a hit.

SASSY BY SAVANNAH CHRISLEY LIP KIT sassybysavannah.com / $12

DR. JART+ SHEET MASK sephora.com / $6

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BEAUTY GUIDE

CAT EYELINER FOR HOODED EYES

BY BREAUNA WASHINGTON

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O YOU STRUGGLE TO GET that perfect cat eye liner because you have hooded eyes? That is no longer a problem. I have found a way to give you this look without having the muddy aftermath! This will give you the sexy cat eye look without the hassle! You can make this look fun by using different colored eyeliners!

You want to start with a thin line across the lash line and bring the line out as you normally would when do-

ing your cat eye. Step two, instead of closing and filling in the liner, stop the liner where your eye begins to crease. This gives you a cool graphic eye liner look when your eyes are closed and the sexy cat eye when your eyes are open! I recommend using a velvet tip eyeliner or better known as the pen eyeliner. This gives you complete control when creating this look. My favorite to use right now is the Glossier pro tip eyeliner in black.

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O MANY PEOPLE STRUGGLE WITH DEVELOPING A NATural tan outdoors. This will cut the time tremendously down! Not to mention give you an all over even color.

Being in the beauty/tanning industry for over a decade, it was hard to find a universal self tanner that works for ALL skin types. I found a manufacturer in Northern Florida that helped create the PERFECT formula. Our self-tanner mousse caresses the skin with nourishment as it bronzes, making it a preferred pick among those tanning at home.

Most formulas contain a ton of alcohol which in time will dry out the skin, our formula is infused with natural,antiaging ingredients. Being a mousse too it is easier to apply than a spray, the bronzing mousse delivers an even tan in just hours. You’ll be beach-ready in no time! Available at DZcosmetics.com

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SAGITARIUS 22 NOVEMBER -21 DECEMBER

BY MANISH ARORA

Your magnetism and sense of fun are strong. You not only share your affection more freely, but you also receive love and compliments more confidently. Your feelings for someone can expand and grow, and a person who’s holding a torch for you may express their appreciation. You might enjoy a new line of study or develop a current interest. It’s not the time to push something big–instead, look at the details and get the smaller, essential jobs out of the way. Favorable Date: Dec 1, 2, 10, 11, 19 & 20. Favorable Color: Yellow & Purple.

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CAPRICORN 22 DECEMBER – 19 JANUARY It is time to be ambitious, display your skills, contact higher-ups, boost your community status, join service clubs, etc. You are searching for the meaning of your life through spirituality, and may be developing yourselves based on ethical beliefs.. Your intuition regarding family, property, security and such matters rises strongly all month. Pay attention to small clues. Love requires you to make a sacrifice, and possibly a life change. Favorable Date: Dec 3, 5, 12, 14, 21 & 23.

Favorable Color: Red & Blue.

AQUARIUS 20 JANUARY – 18 FEBRUARY Your energy, charisma and luck remain high. But most forward initiatives will tend to go in circles this month. So apply your skills and energy to things from the past that demand attention. You gain inspiration from your deeper connections with a person or project, private matters, family connections, and realizations or discoveries about psychological issues. An old flame might contact you, with romantic intent.

You can learn valuable things about someone special in your life, finding new layers to a person or special relationship. Favorable Date: Dec 1, 3, 10, 12, 19 & 21. Favorable Color: Red & Blue.

PISCES 19 FEBRUARY – 20 MARCH A new phase is about to begin in which your logical, rational mind must be developed and used positively. It’s a great time for personal appeal on a mental level. You might discover new and more satisfying ways to express yourself–you’re expanding your options! You present your ideas and comments with charm and ease during this cycle. Making social connections and sharing your thoughts come more smoothly and naturally. Your studies, games, learning, and connecting tend to be more enjoyable and satisfying. Favorable Date: Dec 6, 9, 15, 18, 24 & 27. Favorable Color: Yellow & Red.

ARIES 21 MARCH – 19 APRIL You’re ready to create a better environment in your daily life. You might partner up to get work done or to accomplish fitness goals. Enjoying your work, chores, or routines can figure strongly. When it comes to matters of the heart, the more you liberate yourselves from pointless pain, the more energy you’ll have to create new and exciting experiences. You will have an opportunity to re-evaluate your mindset

completely when it comes to love and selfworth. You should cut down on spending and attempt to save more. Favorable Date: Dec 3, 4, 12, 13, 21 & 22. Favorable Color: Red & White.

TAURUS 20 APRIL – 20 MAY There would be period of change fortunes and you should show compassion to those less fortunate. This period may also indicate a clean break or finishing with a troublesome or tiresome issue, situation or relationship. Take the utmost caution when undertaking any new venture at this time, particularly if you will be dealing with people who you do not know well. You might also seriously question the company you keep in terms of friends and could decide to scrutinize who you give your valuable time to. Favorable Date: Dec 6, 9, 15, 18, 24 & 27. Favorable Color: Yellow & Red.

GEMINI 20 MAY – 20 JUNE This period suggests a renewed sense of hope that is helping you refocus on what is most important to you. You will be cultivating your inner truth. In romance, you are likely to mingle with at least one person this month who has quite a bit of clout and has every intention of helping you make one of your dreams come true. Major ambitions and life goals or career prospects can be in lively focus. You’re taking steps to improve your position. Favorable Date: Dec 6, 9, 15, 18, 24 & 27. Favorable Color: Yellow & Red.

CANCER 21 JUNE – 22 JULY The time for recognition and success at work are coming soon for you. Strive to be productive and organised at work. You are very likely to strike up conversations with compatible people. Several prestige trends culminate now, might lift you on their slender wings. If you’re already attached, this month bring coziness, intimacy and warmth: You’ll feel loved and nurtured.

If you are single you might meet exciting people who could join you for a bit of casual nesting.. Get to know people, and you’ll get to know your own heart. Favorable Date: Dec 3, 7, 12, 16, 21 & 25. Favorable Color: Green& Red.

LEO 23 JULY - 22 AUGUST Your ability to negotiate circumstances that are not to your liking is magnified tenfold.

Now is the time for you to balance your

emotional self, your spiritual self and your physical desires so that they do not control you. Some will be rushing into new relationships. If you walk into this month already having experienced a shift in a close personal alliance, then this is the time you’ll be recalibrating your outlook and perspective around your romantic needs to create a promising future. Favorable Date: Dec 1, 5, 10, 14, 19 & 23. Favorable Color: White & Blue.

VIRGO 23 AUGUST - 22 SEPTEMBER In profession, what you are seeing are beautiful illusions that need time and effort to become more concrete. Money is racing through your fingers - close them, grasp. There is the sense of abandoning an emotional relationship. It may be that your committed relationship has not brought you the happiness you thought it would.

It’s time to find your real joy as opposed to something that you’ve accepted as being good enough. Whether for relationship or career choices, look at all the options and wait a little longer. Favorable Date: Dec 3, 7, 12, 16, 21 & 25. Favorable Color: Red & Green.

LIBRA 23 SEPTEMBER – 22 OCTOBER It’s a great month to examine your future and create optimistic plans. What was a hope or hinted at the last few weeks grows fulsome and vibrant. You’re in a month destined for pleasure, creativity and romance. You’re at the top of your game - energetic, charismatic, effective and decisive. Start important projects, ask for favors, present proposals and suggestions, see and be seen.Get social - extend and answer invitations, mingle, laugh and enjoy yourself. Combining work and play comes naturally and works well for you. Favorable Date: Dec 4, 6, 13, 15, 22&24FavouableColor : Yellow & Purple.

SCORPIO 23 OCTOBER – 21 NOVEMBER It is a time to shake up your beliefs, abandon your conventions and throw caution to the wind. Start only short projects that won’t need a big push and spend this month putting everything in order. If you want to move forward in any area of your life, use this time to examine what you may need to sacrifice in order to go ahead. Take the time to work hard at something you love or something you believe in, as you can make significant progress. Favorable Date: Dec 1, 3, 10, 12, 19 & 21. Favorable Color: Red & Blue.

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STYLE UP!

Mask up, Glam Out!

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HE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE AND PARties are still happening. You are ready to whip out your trusty red lipstick for your holiday parties.... but it’s 2020 and Covid is still here. No one planned for this to last long but it has. You absolutely love that red but now no one will see it. What do you do? Well it’s okay! We have solutions and some are a little more simple that others. Did you know you know you could buy a mask with a clear center to show off that lip? Or maybe wear a face shield (if allowed) that can either rest on your forehead, chin or neck so you can show off that lipstick that’s been tucked away ready to come out during holiday. There are even some that look like clear eyeglass frames that hold the shield up and do not disturb the glam you just created. If you’re more comfortable wearing your trusty mask you have gotten use to (we know we all have a favorite we prefer over others) then maybe switch it up this year and glam up your eyes. You can do this by adding a quick sparkle with a liquid glitter shadow, some liner and a pair of lashes. Scared of lashes? They have magnetic ones now too and others with self adhesive. Never worn them before? Do not worry! Thankfully we have social media and you can watch a tutorial or maybe even a TikTok on how to throw on those bad boys in the blink of an eye... literally. Whatever you choose, remember that we only have to make it a few more weeks until the new year.... and maybe just maybe by then you will be able to wear that good ol’ red lip without having to hide it behind a mask.

MAKE-UP ARTIST: ARACELI BRAVO. MODEL: KATE CITRONE. PHOTOGRAPHER: FLAVIO IRYODA. RETOUCHER: IGOR SAMPAIO.

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UP CLOSE Li Miss Earth 2020 meets Infecta

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ON NOVEMBER 28TH, 2020, LINDSEY MARIE COFFEY BECAME THE FIRST WOMAN FROM THE UNITED STATES TO WIN THE MISS EARTH CROWN. LINDSEY IS CONSIDERED THE VIRTUAL QUEEN BECAUSE SHE COMPETED VIRTUALLY THE ENTIRE TIME FROM HER NATIONAL PAGEANT TO HER INTERNATIONAL PAGEANT. AS SUCH, COFFEY IS AN ICON OF 2020 AND A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DIGITAL AGE WE LIVE IN. LINDSEY’S PASSIONS INCLUDE LAW, ANIMAL RIGHTS, MENTAL HEALTH, ETHICS AND MORALITY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. COFFEY GRADUATED WITH A B.A. IN POLITICAL SCIENCE, HELD A COMMUNICATIONS ART MINOR, AS WELL AS A CONCENTRATION IN PROFESSIONAL WRITING. LINDSEY’S EDUCATION CONTINUED IN ITALY, TURKEY, CYPRUS, ISRAEL, AND GREECE, LEARNING OF THEIR SOCIAL AND POLITICAL HISTORY, AS WELL AS INVESTIGATING THE CURRENT ECONOMIC TRENDS IN EACH COUNTRY. CURRENTLY, SHE IS A FULL-TIME MODEL, ADVOCATING FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. INFECTA SAT DOWN WITH MISS EARTH 2020 DURING HER PRESS TOUR STOP IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA FOR AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW.

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INFECTA: RUMOR HAS IT THAT YOU AREN’T THE BIGGEST FAN OF MAKEUP. IF THIS IS THE CASE, YOU HAVE TO TELL US WHY!

Lindsey: I am incredibly lazy, and I also don’t like the feeling of having anything on my face. It feels restrictive and my skin can’t breathe. Make up is beautiful and it’s fun getting dolled up at times, however; make up can drastically alter your look. I am a huge supporter of embracing your natural state. I also feel women are pressured to put effort into their appearance and, consequently, lose their confidence when showing a bare face. There is a double standard in appearance when it comes to men and women, I want to break that expectation. Bare is beautiful.

I: AS AN INTERNATIONAL MODEL THAT HAS WORKED FOR MAJOR BEAUTY BRANDS LIKE L’OREAL, WHAT INTERESTING BEAUTY HACKS HAVE YOU LEARNED ON SET?

L: Cold spoons on your eyes help with swelling. Heat up your eyelash curler before use. Spray your bobby pins with hair spray to prevent them from sliding.

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I: WHAT DO YOU DO TO PREPARE YOURSELF FOR A PHOTOSHOOT?

L: I try to avoid eating late the night before as well as anything too heavy. If my skin needs it, I may do a hydrating mask. Typically, I stick to my normal routine.

I: HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN YOUR SNATCHED BODY WITH YOUR BUSY SCHEDULE?

L: Health and fitness is very important to me. I work with my trainer a lot focusing on cardio, HIIT, and strength training. I always mix it up to avoid my body adapting to the workouts. When I can’t make it to the gym, I have to keep my diet in line by eating clean and easy to digest foods. A liquid diet works really well for me such as soups, smoothies, and protein shakes.

I: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MAKEUP LOOK FROM THE MISS EARTH COMPETITION?

L: Since I am not used to wearing glam makeup, I did enjoy wearing each look. One of my favorites was this copper look. We also added a half up half down hairstyle later in the day.

PHOTO CREDITS WARDROBE: LA CASA HERMOSA. HAIR & MAKE-UP: LISA OPIE. PHOTOGRAPHY: FRANZ ORBAN

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Food: Italian Destination: Jungle Hobby: Reading / Documentaries Book: 1984 Make-up Product: Concealer

I: WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE HAIR LOOK FROM THE MISS EARTH COMPETITION?

L: I ADORED the wet slick back look. It’s always been one of my favorite styles.

I: NOW THAT YOU ARE MISS EARTH, HOW DO YOU PLAN TO BRAND YOURSELF GLOBALLY?

L: As a model branding has always been important. My brand is who I am as a person.

I embrace my naturalness and raw beauty while encouraging others to do the same. I will carry over my modern elegance into my Miss Earth reign while also remaining fashion forward. I keep my style very versatile from cute babydoll dress to black cargo pants.

lindsey marie coffey miss earth 2020

I: WHAT IS ONE BEAUTY TREND YOU’RE DYING TO TRY?

L: I would love to start wearing wigs every now and then!

I: TELL US WHAT OUR READERS CAN DO TO HELP THE ENVIRONMENT AND PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY.

L: Be mindful of the products you’re purchasing. The toxins and chemicals found in cosmetics are devastating to our environment. When products wash down the drain, these pollutants wash into our waterways and find their way into multiple ecosystems. Majority of these toxins do not breakdown and build up causing an imbalance in our natural life cycle. Read the label and stick to all-natural ingredients. Organic products will be less harsh on your skin and also on the environment.

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FEELING WELL

STAY WRINKLE-FREE

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HAT DO THE WRINKLES ON YOUR FACE mean? They are signs that our body uses to show change. Oftentimes in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), we use signs from our external body to provide us information about what’s happening in our internal state. Wrinkles on specific areas of the face mean certain things. Wrinkles between eyebrows are caused by anger, over-concentration, nervousness, or stress. Wrinkles on the forehead are caused by not getting enough sleep over time. Wrinkles at the corner of eyes, or around the temple area, are often signs of kidney deficiency. The kidney is the organ responsible for housing our life essence called “Jing”. Jing depletes over time, some quicker than others, showing more signs of aging.

Wrinkles at corners of lips: the left side signals spleen deficiency, the right side signals liver, and gallbladder stagnation or overload. The spleen is our digestion, harmed by poor nutrition, excessive consumption

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of cold or raw foods, and worry. The liver and gallbladder are harmed by anger and stress, excessive medications, environmental toxins, drug, and alcohol use. Wrinkles on the bridge of the nose between the eyes area is often a sign of heart imbalance.

But how can we treat and prevent wrinkles and consequently treating our entire well-being? Daily mediation or concentrated stomach breathing with both eyes closed. Lay down for 5-10 minutes once or twice daily. Get to bed before 11:00 pm, apply a few drops of lavender essential oil to sleep better, or drink lotus seed and logan tea. This will also naturally help liver and gallbladder function. Eat 2 tablespoons of goji berry daily. Drink ginger tea daily to help the spleen. Practice kidney massage, placing both fists on the lower back, rub up and down motion for 3-5 minutes daily. Fascial cupping and CryoFascial can also help, and for those, seek professional advice.

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NLEASH THE GODDESS WITHIN and radiate your exuberance daily. The energy you project is hands down the best look you will ever wear. Oftentimes, we hide our emotions and rule them as “bad” or “wrong” especially if we are not feeling good, what if I were to tell you that your truth is your beauty and that you are not expected to feel good every moment of every day...

What if I gave you permission to just be?! Just be who you are without apology or shame. Wear your energy with confidence and create mindfulness as to how it interacts with others. Notice what feels received, loved, and supported unconditionally.

Honor yourself, have compassion for how you feel, and listen to what comes through you when experiencing those emotions. “Feels” are not right or wrong they just are and they can change from moment to moment.

A Goddess is a vessel of light, LOVE, and change. A Goddess allows herself to feel and welcomes opportunities to confront because she understands that with each moment of openness she can learn and grow.

Unleash your inner Goddess and feel your light shine in truth… When you do others will be attracted and inspired to do just the same!

the goddess within

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