I have 6 loose powders in my collection. One of them, Fenty Pro Filt’r in Lavender, I strictly use for the under eye area and the rest I use to set my face. I rotate my products monthly and I’m constantly decluttering my products. If I try a product and I don’t like it, it’s gone. Rotating my products allows me to actually use all … Continue reading Mixing It Up & Making Magic
Speed reviews is brand new series to the blog. I got the idea from Nicole Cutler on YouTube. These are products that I want to share and talk about, but don’t want to devote an entire post to so I’m just going to share the highlights. It Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores Illumination Highlights–Talc free :: minimize shine :: blur pores :: illumination without glitter Price–$30 … Continue reading Speed Reviews Volume I
Confidence In An Eye Cream My all time favorite eye cream that I’ve repurchased several times. I like that this is extremely moisturizing, but not too heavy. (Review here) Bye Bye Pores Blush I don’t know that it helps reduce the appearance of pores, but it’s a nice formula nonetheless. Brow Power Universal Eyebrow Pencil The first time I tried this, I didn’t like it. … Continue reading Top 10 Tuesday: It Cosmetics
For the next few months, I’m going to set my current skincare aside and use products from Neutrogena’s new Bright Boost line. In my current routine, I use products from several different brands and lines. I haven’t used one specific brand or one specific product line in a long time so I’m interested to see how this goes. Clearly, these products are made to be … Continue reading Neutrogena Bright Boost Skincare Line
It Cosmetics Confidence In An Eye Cream Claims–Brightens eyes to make them appear instantly more awake :: restore the look of firmness :: reduce the appearance of puffiness, dark circles, lines, and wrinkles Price–$38 for 0.5 oz at Ulta, it cosmetics.com Pros–Hydrating :: cruelty free :: works for all skin types :: plumps under eye area :: apricot tint helps correct & brighten :: a … Continue reading This or That? It Cosmetics Eye Creams
Claims –Biotin infused formula –No clumps or flakes –Blowout lift, volume, and drama that lasts –Super black pigment –Specially designed wand with microspheres to catch all lashes to separate, lift, and volumize –19x volume Price –$25 —Ulta, itcosmetics.com, qvc.com, Sephora Shade Range –1 :: super black Pros –Packaging –Cruelty free –Ingredients :: biotin, to promote stronger, healthier hair –Soft grip for easy application and … Continue reading Mascara Monday: It Cosmetics Lash Blowout Volumizing
I’m a big fan of double cleansing. I HAVE to double cleanse every day and the first step is removing my makeup. I love trying new products and formulas. There are so many options: micellar water, cleansing balm, cleansing oil, cleansing lotion, gel cleansers, wipes, etc. Keep reading for the details on some new (to me) makeup removers that I’ve been testing. AVEENO MAXGLOW MICELLAR … Continue reading Makeup Melters
Up until the last few months, I NEVER wore nude lips. I love and live for bright lipstick. I thought I was too pale for nude lipstick so I always opted for something bright to add some color to my look. I still love my bright shades, but I’ve become obsessed with nudes of every shade and formula. Liners —NYX Suede Matte Lip Liner in … Continue reading Most Loved Nude Lips
Monogram Gabby Tweed Handbag Emily had this bag and I knew I had to have it. It’s pink and monogrammed and I can’t ask for much more than that. NYX Lip Bag I got this as a freebie with an Ulta order and it’s the perfect bag to hold all my lippies in my purse. Makeup Brush Cleaning Bowl I found this at TJ Maxx … Continue reading May Favorites
My back up box is constantly overflowing for a few reasons. One, I don’t like running of products I love and use regularly. Two, I love to test and try new things. If I see a product I want to try, for instance a micellar water, I’ll buy it and stick it in this box to use once I finish up the one I have … Continue reading This then That
