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BEST AFFORDABLE LIP SCRUB | e.l.f Lip Exfoliator

November 28, 2018 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

I hope that your week has been fantastic so far! The cold weather is here in Michigan (snow on the ground, folks!) and for me that always means changing up my beauty and skincare routine to prevent dry skin and chapped lips. The e.l.f Lip Exfoliator is so good and so affordable that I just had to share it with you. Bonus points? It would be a welcomed addition into any gals stocking or perfect tied to the top of a gift.

About the e.l.f Lip Exfoliator

This lip exfoliator exfoliates the lips to remove dry, chapped skin. This exfoliator contains vitamin E, shea butter, avocado oil, grape oil, and jojoba oil which help nourish and protect your lips. This exfoliator gives the lips a conditioned feel.

My Thoughts

One of my best friends, and someone who doesn’t hold back her opinion when we chat beauty reviews (seriously, I should share our iMessages, but I won’t!) gifted me this exfoliator and so I was expecting good things. Also, EmilyNoel83 the woman on YouTube who I trust above anyone else is a huge fan of this product, so before I even used it I knew it had to be good! When you first open this product it will feel like a super moisturizing lip balm until you get a couple swipes in and you feel the exfoliating sugar scrub. I love that I can swipe this on without dipping my fingers into a jar because that isn’t the most sanitary and often times I will skip the scrubs like that simply because I don’t want to get it all over my fingers or under my nails. I love this scrub so much and will be using it as a regular part of my skincare routine.

My Routine

I like to use this before I wash my face each morning by doing a few swipes of the e.l.f Lip Exfoliator in Coconut over my lips and then wiping off the excess with a damp washcloth or small piece of paper towel. I like to use this before my face cleanser because then if any of the scrub got onto the skin around my lips I can wash it off so it doesn’t irritate my skin. I have been using this every morning and if you’re a lipstick girl? This is a MUST HAVE item! I truly can’t believe this is a $3 product! I have lip scrubs that have cost more than five times that amount (!) and I don’t like them as well.

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HOT STEAM HAIR MASK | HIP CHIC SOFT LAMB STEAM HAIR MASK

March 28, 2018 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

Thank you, as always, for reading : ) I hope that you are having a great week!

This steam hair mask claims to be a fun way to improve the look and feel of split ends, stressed out and unruly frizzy hair. Lamb steam masks are popular in Korean beauty and work by heating up on application to help mend split ends and frizzy hair.

My Thoughts

I LOVED the idea of this mask because it is all contained and a fun thing to try for a night in. I shampooed my hair and then got out of the shower squeezed out excess water out of my hair before gathering my hair on the top of my head. I put the shower cap style mask on my head and used the tape tab to tighten it so none of the mask got out. I used my fingers to work the mask into my hair and then waited about 10 minutes before rinsing it out and following with my regular conditioner in the shower. My hair didn’t have any buildup issues after using this, and my ends felt very smooth! Just like my face feels smooth immediately after a facemask, my hair always feels soft after a conditioner, so it’s hard to tell what the longterm results with this will, but I would definitely use this mask again.

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What do you think? Have you tried a steam hair mask before?

Have a wonderful weekend! xx

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COLOR CORRECTING WITH L’OREAL TRUE MATCH SUPER-BLENDABLE CORRECTING CONCEALER | DRUGSTORE PEACH CONCEALER

March 14, 2018 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

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

If there is any week above others when I’m feeling like I need to correct my dark circles even more than normal, it is the week of Daylight Savings Time! I have talked about my battle with dark under eye circles (I credit the combo of genetics & three Little Loves under the age of seven!) and I have found what is my new favorite for quick color correcting under my eyes. Be sure to follow my LeahTacklesBeauty Instagram to see makeup tutorials on lots of products I’m testing out!

L’Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Correcting Concealer in 402 Peach

My Thoughts

I love that this is a chubby crayon style corrector because on mornings when I am in a hurry and don’t want to deal with a thicker cream concealer (no shade to my Benefit Boi-ing Brightening Concealer, it’s still an all-time favorite for me but it is more time consuming to apply). I love that this is a twist-up style crayon because I don’t have to worry about sharpening. I was AMAZED at how this completely counteracted my very apparent darkness, especially on the inner corners of my eye against the side of my nose and on the under eye area. I enjoy that this application style allows me to make sure the product goes right where I want it to, and it’s soft so I didn’t feel that it was tugging the delicate skin by the eye. This is now one of my absolute favorite peach concealers, and I will 100% repurchase it. *Note: L’Oreal does sell these in other color correcting shades, including a Bisque which would work well for medium skin tones and Orange which would be great for deep skin tones.

My Routine

After applying my foundation (if wearing foundation that day) I apply the product on the inner corner area of my eye and gently apply some under my eye, stopping about at my halfway and then using my finger or a Beauty Blender lightly press and blend the product into my skin. I then like to use a light skin-toned concealer (I am loving the Tarte Shape Tape in Fair) before setting with a loose power like the Coty Airspun Loose Powder.

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Do you have a favorite peach or orange toned concealer? Do you do color correcting? Be sure to leave a comment to let us know! Have a fantastic weekend! xx

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FOOT PEELING MASK? | FOOT PEELING SHOES BY TONY MOLY

January 24, 2018 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

We have made it to hump day! I am so happy to be mid-way through the week! Do you have any fun weekend plans? Let me know in the comments!

I absolutely adore face masks, and I tend to mask at least two or three times each week, but until last night I had never attempted a foot mask. I was in Ulta last week grabbing a few essentials (which I got for FREE thanks to my Ultamate Rewards!) and the little display of add-on tempting goodies by the que caught my eye as usual and I ended up grabbing the Changing Magic Foot Peeling Shoes by Tony Moly.

Tony Moly Foot Peeling Shoes Claims

Tony Moly’s Foot Peeling Shoes can be used to make your feet feel smooth. I had to laugh at “Steps that can transform an average-looking woman into an attractive lady” printed on the package. This liquid based foot care product removes keratin. These peeling shoes contain AHA extract which comes from apples, lemons, and grapes and work to gently remove excessive calluses from your feet. This foot mask also contains aloe vera and rose hip oil, which moisturize and sooth your feet.

My Thoughts

I don’t have a major issue with bad calluses, but I definitely have feet that could use a little TLC due to not giving myself a pedicure or scrub in far too long this winter boot season. I took a long hot shower and then applied the sheets to my feet after toweling them dry. The top had to be pulled lightly to rip it open, but realized that it is to make sure that the liquid stays inside and contained until you’re ready to slip your feet into the mask booties. I wear a size 8.5 or 9 shoe and the booties felt with plenty of room. I used the included strips of tape to secure the top of the bootie. I did walk in the booties, carefully, and it feels odd because you’re essentially walking in a pair of socks with a wet liquid sloshing around. I sat on the couch for most of the suggest 1-1.5 hours and then threw away the booties and rinsed my feet in warm water.

My Results

My feet feel baby soft which is pretty remarkable considering I didn’t use any sort of pumice or exfoliation and also used no lotion.

Follow Up?

The directions say that I should notice the dead cells peeling and falling off in a little under a week. I will definitely be updating you, so be sure you’re subscribed to this blog (subscribing is easy! Enter your email on the sidebar on the righthand side of this page and receive emails only when I post something new) to hear my results!

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Have you ever tried a foot mask? What was your experience? Do you ignore your feet in the winter months? Let me know in the comments : ) I hope you have a wonderful weekend! xx

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The Best Affordable Makeup Sponge? | EcoTools Blending Sponge Review

January 8, 2018 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

It is the second Monday of 2018 and I can already tell that this year is going to fly by! This past weekend I got to have some much needed girl time with one of my best friends and that included, of course, a trip to Target. We chatted skincare and makeup, and she suggested that I try the EcoTools Blending Sponge, and with a $5 price-point I was happy to test it out.

About the EcoTools Blending Sponge

The Total Perfecting Blender is designed with EcoFoam Technology to blend primer & foundation for flawless skin. The website description claims that the contoured makeup sponge can be used wet/dry to create the look you want. You can purchase the EcoTools Sponge in a duo with a smaller sponge included, or a single like I purchased.

First Impressions and My Thoughts

I have used the Beauty Blender for years and really love it, but the price point is high and sometimes that causes me to not reach for it or not replace it when I have one that gets worn out. I love that the EcoTools sponge because the price point is something that I can grab without much thought or guilt on a regular basis. The EcoTools Total Perfecting Blender sponge expanded beautifully, and it felt nice. The large flat side of the sponge worked great for my foundation, and the rounded end worked well as well, though the sponge did feel a bit more stiff compared to the Beauty Blender sponge. The EcoTools sponge doesn’t have a fine point, and so to get the under eye area and the deepest set area of my eyes I had to hold the sponge to create a finer point for it to fit. I thought this sponge gave a beautiful flawless finish. I loved the flat sides of this sponge for getting around the crevices of my nose. The flat edge is also great for cleaning up eye shadow fallout. I didn’t find that this sponge absorbed too much makeup on the flat edge, but did notice a bit more had absorbed on the bottom, but it wasn’t so much that I was concerned about wasting makeup product. I will definitely continue to use this sponge, and I love that for those who want to try out a beauty sponge or want a sponge with a more affordable price-point, that they have this option.

My Routine

The sponge can be used wet or dry according to the description, but I wet all my makeup sponges with cool water wringing the sponge out until it is as large as possible. I can’t imagine using this dry, it was too stiff in my opinion to use that way, but using it wet it gets much softer and bounces the product onto the skin well. After applying my favorite primer I dot the foundation onto my skin with my fingers and then use the sponge in a bouncing motion, similar to stippling. I like to use the large flat side of the brush and the bottom of the brush to apply foundation. I hold the sponge, squeezing to create a small tip to apply concealer to the under eye area. I dry sponge in storage stand after washing it with an antibacterial hand soap or baby shampoo.

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Have you tried this sponge? Please let me know your favorite makeup sponge in the comments!

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EOS CRYSTAL LIP BALM REVIEW

November 13, 2017 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you had a great weekend!

The cold weather months are here and for many of us, that means dry lips. I am a huge fan of EOS lip balms, so when I saw the EOS Crystal Lip Balm I was excited to try it out.

What It Claims

EOS Crystal Lip Balm is described to feel like weightless hydration. EOS Crystal is formulated with a blend of five nourishing natural oils to hydrate lips without a waxy feel. This balm contains shea, coconut, avocado, and other natural oils. EOS Crystal Lip Balm is 100% wax free, vegan, and hypoallergenic. EOS Crystal Lip Balm is also paraben and petrolatum-free and not tested on animals.

My Thoughts

Right off the bat, I LOVE the packaging! It is a rounded triangle shape, but the same general ball shape as the original EOS Balms. The EOS Crystal balm is completely see-through and really cute! I happened to purchase this lip balm when my lips were very dry and dehydrated, so it was the perfect time to give it a true effectiveness test. At first, because my lips felt so quenched I didn’t like that the EOS Crystal didn’t have that waxy, thick feeling that I connected with moisture, and I didn’t like this. After using it for several days I decided that sure, it worked, but I didn’t like it nearly as much as the original EOS Lip Balm. The feel is pretty oily, the look on the lips is pretty like a clear oil or gloss. I do think that these smell very nice and don’t taste bad. I often use EOS Balm as a thin layer before applying lipsticks, but this one has so much oil which is great for moisturizing the lips but not great for keeping lipstick on the lips. I will continue to use this for moisture but will stick with purchasing regular good ole EOS Balms in the future.

My Routine

I have been using this in the evenings, or on days when I don’t want anything on my lips but a lip balm product.

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Have you tried this? Do you love it? Hate it? If you haven’t tried it, will you skip it? Try it? Let me know in the comments : ) xx

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