Beauty Reviews

You NEED This Foundation!

November 2, 2015 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you all had a fun Halloween weekend!! My family dressed up as Disney’s The Incredible’s and we had a great time : )

I’m just going to jump right into it today, I have been using a new foundation for the past couple of weeks, and it has shot to the top of my list of foundation favorites!! If there are any drugstore or high-end makeup reviews you’d like to see, please let me know!

L’Oreal Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation:

This foundation came out a couple of months ago and I held off. I have had so many drugstore foundations, and this one said “Demi Matte Finish” on the bottle which frankly scares this me since I tend to get oily in my t-zone. I decided that now that it was fall, I would take the plunge and try it out. *Note: Props to my husband for picking this up for me while he was grocery shopping, he really navigates the makeup aisles well as long as I give clear direction! The verdict? I’m in-love with this stuff!

Pros:

-This DOES NOT BUDGE! I couldn’t believe it when I hadn’t had to blot or powder my nose by 1p.m the first day wearing this! That is practically unheard of for me.

-The demi matte finish is actually really beautiful, my skin looks like skin but stays matte

-This gives impressive coverage (medium, not full coverage) but feels really light on the skin

-It’s affordable! Who doesn’t love a good drugstore find

-This doesn’t oxidize on my skin

-It comes in a tube! My first choice is usually a pump, but my second choice is definitely a tube because you can get every last bit of the product out before tossing it

Cons:

-The lightest shade, Classic Ivory, works on me, but the next lightest shade was quite a big jump, so I’m not sure if the color range would work for anyone

-You do have to play around with it, I only use one coat followed up with a concealer instead of adding more foundation, and apply it with my fingers to avoid a cake-y look

Final Thoughts:

Go buy this! Seriously! I have combo skin and this works beautifully. I’m curious to hear what those with dry skin think, but for me this is a total win!

Have a wonderful start to your week! xo

IPSY GLAM BAG | OCTOBER 2015

October 19, 2015 & 2 Comments

Hi there! Happy Monday!

The middle of the month always means the same thing, IPSY TIME! I was so excited to rip open this months bag and decided to do it as a blog post instead of a video. If you’d like to see my Ipsy videos you can here on my YouTube channel. If there is a subscription service you would like for me to review or share with you, please let me know in the comments!

IPSY GLAM BAG OCTOBER 2015:

Theme:

Alter Ego

Bag:

It isn’t my favorite, but it’ll get the job done and I will use it. I do love these bags, they are handy for so many things when organizing or traveling.

Delectable Ultra Nourishing Hand Cream in Coconut Cream:

I was thrilled when I saw this because I needed a new hand cream now that it is getting to be colder and my hands are extra dry. This smells amazing and is really thick and feels pretty luxurious. I will have to see how it works though, because I’ve only used it once.

Aurora Gel Effect Nail Lacquer in Inky Dinky:

I have been wanting to try more gel formula nail polishes, and I love this deep navy color! And how cute is the name?! I believe this is full size too, which is fantastic. I think that there is also a gel top coat that you are supposed to use as a second step, which I don’t have, but I will test it out with a clear top coat.

Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion:

I love Dr. Brandt Pores No More primer, and I’ve also tried this Microdermabrasion before and enjoyed it. It’s a decent sample, and I’ll be able to get 5 or more uses out of it.

The Balm Meet Matt(e) Hughes Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick in Committed:

I LOVE The Balm!! It is the makeup that the salon used for my wedding over five years ago, and ever since I’ve been hooked. I also am loving this liquid lipstick trend, and think that this color is a really great nude for fall. I think this is a very wearable color, and has a little bit of that 90’s lip trend going on, which I am a fan of.

Emite Make Up Tweezers:

I tested these out and they seem to work really well! I love that they have a little case, and it’s a lot sturdier than the cases that other tweezers I have are packaged in, but the lid doesn’t seem to stay on : ( I think mine is maybe just broken, but it’s a tiny bummer.

Overall:

I love this month! If you are interested, you can find out more about Ipsy here! I am thinking of canceling my Ipsy bag so that I can get Nature Box to open with Stephan : ) Let me know what you think!! Have a great start to your week! Don’t forget I post every Monday and Wednesday!

6 Lip Colors You Can Apply In A Rush! No Lipliner Required!

August 12, 2015 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

First I want to say a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my husband, Stephan, who is celebrating his 29th birthday today! Thank you for your constant support and positive attitude!! I love you so!

Today I want to share my top 6 picks for lip colors you can apply in a rush. I love gorgeous bold lipsticks as much as the next girl, but I definitely can’t rock those colors every day. For one thing, I am constantly kissing little faces and that can be a pain ; ) But more often than not it is because I need to be able to apply color fast, and often times without a mirror, or in a moving vehicle.

*Note: please don’t try to apply makeup while driving ladies, it’s just not worth an accident! <– yes, I had to be a mom for a second.

From left to right:

Revlon Kissable Balm Stain in Honey

NYX Butter Lipstick in Hunk

Tarte Lip Surgence Matte Lip Tint in Alluring (*Similar)

L’Oreal Colour Riche in Sunset Angora

Maybelline Color Whisper in Oh La Lilac

Bite Beauty Lush Fruit Lip Gloss in PopSugar Exclusive (*Similar)

I am ALWAYS on the hunt for great new lip products, so let me know YOUR FAVORITE lipstick for when you’re running out the door in the comments : ) I hope you have a beautiful week!

IPSY GLAM BAG APRIL 2015!

April 20, 2015 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

Last month instead of writing a blog post for my Ipsy Glam Bag I did an unbagging first impressions video on my YouTube channel. I decided that this month I wanted to write a blog post on it, but if you missed seeing last months post you can watch the video. I did originally plan on doing a video unboxing, but it turned into a hilarious bloopers video for my channel : ) Please don’t forget to let me know what you got in your Ipsy this month if you’re a subscriber, and what you thought!

Ipsy Glam Bag March 2015:

My April Ipsy Glam Bag:

Bag and Theme:

The theme is “Beautifully Bohemian” and the bag is an adorable straw bag with colorful stripes. I *love* the bag! It is so cute and summery, and the inside is lined so even though the outside is straw it can still function as a makeup bag.

JulieG Nail Color in Damsel:

I love nail polish. This is a beautifully creme midtone pink color. I have a really embarassingly gigantic nail polish collection that I justify because I do my own nails and switch the colors often. I have not used this brand before, but hopefully it’s as pretty as appears in the bottle and wears well.

Hey Honey Good Morning Honey Silk Facial Serum:

I am excited to try this out! I am really pleased with the generous size of this sample because I will actually be able to get a good feel for the product. I am thinking even though it says “Good Morning” in the name that I may prefer it under a night moisturizer because I do tend to worry about getting oily in the daytime. I will check it out.

Starlooks Lipgloss in Cuddle:

At first glance I do not like this color. It seems a bit matronly, but once swatched I think it could have potential over nude lipsticks. We will see. Not a fan of the packaging, but the formula seems okay, and I love the small size with a nice doe foot applicator for tossing into any bag.

Nude Dude Volume 2 Eyeshadow in Fit:

I was SO excited to see something from The Balm. When I had my makeup done for my wedding the makeup artist used mostly The Balm and I have adored the brand ever since. I own the nude ‘tude palette from the balm, and now I really want the Nude Dude. They are reasonably priced, especially compared to other high-end neutral eyeshadow palettes, and very highly pigmented! Also, how cute is the packaging? They also offter a “clean” version if you don’t like the suggestive packaging of the Nude ‘Tude, but I am not sure of the Nude ‘Dude options. I got the color “fit” which is a beautiful copper color with gorgeous shimmer. I love that we got an adorable package magnetic closure which is such a nice touch.

Aromachology Rollerball Perfume in Sophisticated & Sensual:

At first sniff I wasn’t that into this, but after wearing it for the past couple of days I actually am really growing to love it. And, Stephan commented that I smelled good when I was wearing it (and he didn’t know it was something that I was reviewing or something new) which is always a bonus ; ) I love a rollerball for traveling and for my bag!

Overall I LOVED this month! I will use everything, and I see myself reaching for these products on a regular basis. Once again to me this was definitely worth the $10 that Ipsy costs/month. If you are interested in Ipsy, you can find out more here. Let me know what you thought in the comments or what products you got in your bag!!

Have a wonderful week and thank you for reading loves!! xo

Best Hand Care Routine EVER?!

February 4, 2015 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

Thank you for taking the time to read my blog! It means so much to me!

We are well into winter now, and with the cold weather, dry air, and excess hand washing and sanitizing because of all the lovely germs floating around everywhere, my hands are DRY! I get dry cracked hands every winter, especially with a newborn because I’m washing my hands about every other minute ; ) I have talked before about the Neutrogena Hand Cream, and that is still a great option, but I was recently introduced to Satin Hands Pampering Set by Mary Kay and I’m in love! They come in different scents, but mine is the fragrance-free version. Below I’ll talk briefly (as I can) about the 3 products that I tried and my thoughts.

#1 Satin Hands Hand Softener

This step is really luxurious to me, and it only takes a minute so that’s perfect realistic pampering for most of us!

#2 Satin Hands Satin Smoothie Hand Scrub

I loooove this hand scrub! After rinsing my hands felt so soft, but the best part was that they remained soft afterwards.

#3 Satin Hands Hand Cream

This cream seemed pretty thin at first, especially compared to the thick gel that I am used to with my Neutrogena Hand Cream, but it absorbed quickly and didn’t leave my hands feeling greasy. Like I said, I wash my hands a lot, but I found that they still felt hydrated after multiple washings which was really nice because who seriously has the time to apply hand cream all the time? Not me! This is my new favorite hand cream!!

If you’re interested in ordering or have questions, my friend Catherine Ryan can help you! You can find her on her MaryKay Facebook page or visit her MaryKay page : )

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