10 Beauty Struggles Only Sisters Can Understand, Told in GIFs
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Taylor Frankel launched the successful makeup brand Nudestix with her sister Ally. We are thrilled to share this exclusive, contributing, and creative post from her. Then, learn more about how she started Nudestix here.
Dear Sisters,
We've all been there and the struggle is undoubtedly R-E-A-L. Trust me, from sharing a room with my sister to going to school and now working together at Nudestix, our sisterly vibes are strong. Fortunately, our sister struggles create for the best of times, hilarious memes, and ultimately a community in which sisters can make fun of each others' experiences. So heeeeey to all my sisters! Read on to learn my top 10 beauty struggles only us sisters can understand.
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When your sister spots your pimple in a very public place . . . Please can you just hold still, it’s ready!
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When you walk into your sister’s room in the a.m., only to realize that she’s applying that new highlighter you just bought. *deep inhale, deep exhale* BRAND NEW!
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You can always trust your sister to be brutally honest. Your contour isn’t blended and please chill with the bronzer — I’m getting a ‘90 FULL-FACE bronzer vibe.
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When you both splurge at Sephora, but it’s OK because “we’ll share everything, right?” This lipstick is $50, BUT THEORETICALLY, only $25 if we share it. In the words of — We Share Everything.
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*Makeup goes missing — immediately runs to sister’s room* How many times do I have to ask you to please RETURN my things.
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Sister 1: “Hey, want to go out tonight?”
Sister 2: *Takes off bra and makeup* "Sorry sis, bra is unhooked, makeup is off, and helping myself to some leftover spaghetti."
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When your makeup is on point and you have no plans, but it would be a waste not to show off your perfectly sculpted highlight and contour. Let’s just take 68,437,642 selfies.
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“We have enough makeup pencils” — said by no sister ever. But who’s counting, really?
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When your mom checks your shared credit card bill after shopping at Sephora . . . Mom, we can explain — it was a sisterly bonding activity?
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When you both need to take a shower in the morning. #byehotwater