Leah Tackles

IS IT BAD TO SLEEP IN MAKEUP?

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

How are you doing today? Let me know in the comments and tell me one thing you’re excited or happy about right now! It can be anything, I am happy because my middle little love, Connor, had an amazing time on his first ever field trip and I got to tag along : )

Now, today I want to chat with you about something that I am sure we all can agree we know is probably not very good for our skin, but we have all been guilty of doing. Is sleeping in your makeup really bad? Why is sleeping in your makeup bad?

 

 

It Causes More Free Radical Exposure 

Sleeping in your makeup can leave your skin vulnerable to unnecessary free radical exposure. What are free radicals? We have all heard of them, but what ARE they? Free radicals are atoms or groups of atoms with an odd number of electrons (which means they have no pair) and can be formed when oxygen interacts with certain molecules. Once formed these highly reactive radicals could start a chain reaction. You know how antioxidants are so good for you and “antioxidant” is a hyped up word on foods and skincare? That is because antioxidants can help combat these free radicals. Phew, you didn’t think this would be a science class, huh?

 

What About Sleeping In Eye Makeup Only? 

Sleeping in your eye makeup wouldn’t hurt though, right? Sleeping in mascara, eyeliner, or eye shadow can irritate your eyes and cause itchy, watery, or red eyes.  Sleeping in your eye makeup probably wouldn’t cause issues if you did it once or twice, but if it becomes a habit it could lead to infections called styes because the oil glands and hair follicles could clog.

 

Breakouts?

Sleeping in makeup, especially foundation and primers, can also clog your pores which can lead to bacteria that causes acne.

 

Wrinkles? 

This is the biggy for me now that I’m in what I affectionately call “The 30 Club”. Sleeping in your makeup causes free radicals to remain on your skin, and this can cause collagen breakdown…seriously, I need to put that in caps, COLLAGEN BREAKDOWN, which causes premature fine lines, wrinkles, and aging skin. If that isn’t enough to get your to give your skin a chance to breathe, I don’t know what is.

 

 

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So, do you sleep in makeup? Full disclosure, in college I slept in my makeup a ton, basically anytime I went out (which was a fair amount, sorry mom) and my skin was never better…but now that I’m in my new age demo, I am all about the makeup remover life, and never skip my nighttime skincare routine.

Thank you for reading and have a wonderful weekend!! xx

 

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HOW-TO STYLE MENS HAIR | CLASSIC COMB OVER SIDE PART 2017

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

 

We made it to the middle of the week! Thank you for being here : )

 

 

 

American Crew Fiber

My husband has had several hairstyles since we have been together, but my favorite is his current look which you can see different variations of on men everywhere (including basically the entire cast of The Bachelor franchise). Comb-Over makes me think of a balding man trying to hide it, but in fact the comb-over style is such a handsome look. When he first got his haircut with side part comb-over look we realized we needed a new hair product and his barber suggest Fiber by American Crew. My husband, Stephan, loves the way a little goes a long way, his hair never looks wet or feels sticky, and it stays all day long. I love the way it smells, it isn’t an overpowering fragrance but has that straight from the barber or salon scent that I love.

The Look

 

 

How-To Archive the Side-Part Comb Over Style

Begin with clean hair and use a blow dryer to add volume if you’re doing this look with wet hair. Use a pea size amount of Fiber by American Crew and focus the product at the root and work your way from the back of the head front. To get the perfect side part use a comb starting at the back of your head working front to your forehead. Depending on your hair and preferences, sometimes a less “done” part can look better, so in that case, simply find your natural part with a comb and rock that.

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TONE BRAZILIAN GLAM BODY WASH | BEST DRUGSTORE BODY WASH

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

 

I hope that you’re having a wonderful week! Thank you, as always, for reading my blog!

 

TONE BRAZILIAN GLAM BODY WASH

 

 

What It Claims

Infused with Brazil Nut Oil, this moisturizing formula will make your skin feel smooth, and look beautiful.

My Thoughts

If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you know my all-time-favorite body wash is the Caress Evenly Gorgeous Body Wash Burnt Brown Sugar and Karite Butter but the bright packaging of the Tone Brazilian Glam Body Wash caught my eye at the grocery store (good job, Tone!) so I decided to give it a try. I am IN-LOVE with the scent! It has a tropical scent that is really pleasant, and I even noticed it lingering on my skin after I was out of the shower, which gives it bonus points for me. This lathers easily, and does feel moisturizing on the skin. I will continue to buy this product when I want a shower gel or body wash, but when I want an exfoliating body wash I will stick with my tried and true Caress Evenly Gorgeous.

My Routine

I wet my loofah and add a quarter sized amount (a little of this body wash goes a long way) of the Tone Brazilian Glam Body Wash. I start with my legs and work my way up.

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Have you tried any of the Tone body washes? Do you have a favorite body wash from the drugstore? Do you have a favorite drugstore shower essential that you can share? I would LOVE to hear from you in the comments of this post : )

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THE BEST LASH GLUE STRIP LASH ADHESIVE | DRUGSTORE FAVORITE!

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

We made it to Wednesday! I hope that your week is fantastic so far : )

 

In my post How To Apply False Lashes, I mentioned that I do not wear false lashes every day, but do enjoy wearing them while filming certain videos and for special events. I shared in that post that my favorite lash glue was the Revlon Precision Lash Glue and while I love that glue I have noticed it can be harder to find. I stumbled on the Kiss Strip Lash Adhesive and was so excited to find another lash glue with a brush applicator. The Kiss Strip Lash Adhesive is formaldehyde free, latex free, and contains soothing aloe.

My Routine

I use my Kiss Strip Lash Adhesive the same way I mentioned using my lash glue in this post.

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Do you ever wear false lashes? What is your favorite brand of false lashes? If you don’t wear false lashes, do they intimidate you? Do you have a favorite false lash glue? Do you use individual lashes? Do you use lash growth serum? Do you get lash extensions? I would love to hear about your lashes in the comments ; ) Have a wonderful weekend! xx

 

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DR. BRANDT MICRODERMABRASION VS. POREDERMABRASION- WHICH IS BETTER?

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you had a great weekend! Saying we are having an “unseasonably warm” September is an understatement and that combined with the day-to-day stressors means that my skin hasn’t been very happy with me. Last week I did a post about Dr. Brand Microdermabrasion Age Defying Exfoliator, and today I decided to share my thoughts on how Dr. Brand PoreDermabrasion compares.

 

 

What It Claims

Dr. Brandt Poredermabrasion is suitable for normal, combo, or oily skin. The PoreDermabrasion Pore Perfecting Exfoliator works to help with dullness, uneven skin, oily skin, and large pores. .This exfoliator works to cleanse pores while it strengthens and tightens the look of pores. This exfoliator is formulated without parabens, sulfates, and phthalates.

My Thoughts

The physical exfoliator contains the same pharmaceutical grade aluminum crystal and feels very similar in consistency as the Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion. The lime extract and salicylic acid make the exfoliator feel a bit more rough on the skin, and I did notice that my skin tingled but it wasn’t uncomfortable. I find the PoreDermabrasion to be very comparable to the Microdermabrasion, but would suggest the PoreDermabrasion for those with very oily skin. If you have normal skin, sensitive skin, or dry skin I would go with the Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion.

My Routine

After removing my makeup I lightly dampen my skin with warm water and then use this exfoliating scrub in circular motions all over my face. *Note: I focus on my nose, chin, and cheeks and try to not get too close to the delicate eye area.

 

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Have you tried either of these Dr. Brandt products? Have you tried any Dr. Brandt Skincare? Please let me know in the comments! : )

 

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DR. BRANDT MICRODERMABRASION AGE DEFYING EXFOLIATOR

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

 

I hope that you are having a great week so far, and thank you for taking time to read my blog!

 

 

I have used the Dr. Brandt Pores No More and so when I received a deluxe size sample of the Dr. Brandt Mirceodermabrasion Age Defying Exfoliator I was excited to try it out.

 

What It Claims

The Microdermabrasion Age Defying Exfoliator works for all skin types. It is an exfoliating scrub that can help with dull skin and uneven skin. It can help minimize fine lines and wrinkles. The Sephora website also states that it can be a solution for blemishes.
The formula contains aluminum oxide crystals, lactic acid, and soothing botanicals to buff away dead skin, give you glowing skin, and a more even skin texture.

Ingredient Information
This product is free of both sulfates and phthalates.

 

My Thoughts

I use a PMD Personal Microdermabrasion System at home once a week, but I really like having an exfoliating scrub to rub over my face, especially my nose and chin, when I need a deep clean. I noticed that this scrub is very fine, and that felt really nice on the skin, and didn’t irritate but was still very effective in cleaning out my pores. My face felt so clean after using this and my skin was glowing! I immediately asked my husband to try some on his noses, and he noticed his pores looked and felt cleaner right away. This product is expensive, but it is definitely my favorite exfoliating scrub that I have tried.

My Routine

After removing my makeup I lightly dampen my skin with warm water and then use this exfoliating scrub in circular motions all over my face. *Note: I focus on my nose, chin, and cheeks and try to not get too close to the delicate eye area.

 

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Have you tried this? Have you tried other Dr. Brandt Skincare products? What is your go-to product for exfoliating? I would love to hear in the comments! xx

 

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HOW TO CREATE SLIGHT WAVES WITH A LARGE CURLING IRON

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

I hope that you are having a fantastic week! School started for my oldest last week along with a lot of her activities, and my middle guy starts school next week, so I am finding myself crunched for time in the mornings so I have been wearing quick simple waves that I wanted to share with you.

The Look

 

 

My Routine

I like to wear this style on second-day hair, but also wear it with clean hair that I’ve washed the night before and let air dry. If you wash your hair in the mornings, just be sure that your hair is completely dry before you begin. I divide my hair in half and put it on either side of my head and then spray my hair with a heat protectant (I like this one). I hold the Hot Tools 1 1/2 Inch Iron in the hand of whatever side I am curling and turn the iron away from my face in 1 1/2-2 inch sections starting at the back and working front. I hold the iron on my hair for about 20 seconds and then release the clamp and remove it from the hair slowly. Don’t worry too much about the size of the sections. When I finish one side I spray with my favorite hairspray and then do the exact same thing on the other.

 

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DISNEY PRINCESS TAG | THE BEAUTY FAVORITES EDITION

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

I hope that you are having a fantastic day!

If you were a Disney princess, what beauty or makeup items would you have in your arsenal? I filmed a video sharing mine, and would love to hear you let me know your favorite “fit for a princess” products in the comments!

 

 

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What is your favorite makeup that you think is fit for a Disney princess? When you think about of a Disney princess what beauty products do you imagine them using?

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HOW-TO PREVENT BLISTERS IN HEELS

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I love wearing a gorgeous pair of heels, but I have definitely been that girl hobbling by the end of the night because my feet her so much because of blisters. I also never found the band-aid “fix” to do much of anything to help, so I have tested out a lot of products and wanted to share my go-to with you.

 

 

Band-Aid Friction Block Stick

This provides lubrication which when applied to blister “hot spots” can reduce the friction, a.k.a stop the blisters from forming. If you don’t have the Band-Aid Friction Block Stick you can also use anti-chaffing products like BodyGlide or even a stick antiperspirant. This stuff lasts forever, I’ve had one stick for well over a year and it has a lot left to use.  I love the Band-Aid Friction Block Stick because it is so tiny (it fits in the palm of my hand!) and I can always have it in my bag for heel-mergencies.

My Routine

I always do my best to buy shoes that fit, seriously don’t try to squeeze into shoes that don’t fit because you’ll regret it an hour into wearing them. I also try to break in my heels for a bit at home before wearing them out. I apply the Band-Aid Friction Block Stick to dry feet a few minutes before slipping on my heels (or any shoes I feel that are prone to rubbing).

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Have you tried this? What is your trick for wearing heels? Do you have a favorite store for buying shoes? Have you tried JustFab? Are you a heels or a flats girl? Let me know! xx

 

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L’OREAL EXTRAODINARY CLAY DRY SHAMPOO REVIEW

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

I hope that you are having a fabulous week so far!

I am a dry shampoo addict, and I recently tried the L’Oreal Extraordinary Clay Dry Shampoo and wanted to share my thoughts with you.

 

 

WHAT IT CLAIMS

This dry shampoo claims, like all dry shampoos, to extend the freshness between actual hair washing/shampoos. This dry shampoo contains 3 refined clays that are supposed to instantly refresh your hair, absorb oil, and have no visual residue.

MY THOUGHTS

This dry shampoo definitely helped my hair feel instantly refreshed. I also didn’t notice any visual residue, but as a blonde it can be a little harder for me to gauge that. I also think this is the best smelling dry shampoo EVER! It smells so clean, and actually smells like shampoo, and it wasn’t overpowering. I didn’t notice anything that drastically different about this dry shampoo to rank it higher or lower than my favorite dry shampoo standby (shop my holy grail dry shampoo here), but I really am enjoying this and will definitely purchase it again in the future.

MY ROUTINE

I shared my dry shampoo haircare routine in my post Are You Using Dry Shampoo the Wrong Way? 

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What is your favorite dry shampoo? How do you use dry shampoo? What is your number one haircare product? What is your number one haircare tip?

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