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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MONOGRAMMED GIFTS FOR HER | MARLEY LILLY

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that your week is off to a great start so far : )

I am not from the South, but I’ve always had a deep appreciation for monogrammed anything and everything! I recently connected with Marley Lilly and they were so sweet and offered to send me a few goodies to share with you.

  

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Monogrammed Base Ball Hat

Monogrammed Stainless Steel Vacuum Bottle

Monogrammed Tassel Key Fob

Are you into the monogrammed look? I would slap a monogram on nearly anything! I think it is such a cute way to personalize and make every day things extra special.

Thank you, as always, for reading! 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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HOW-TO DO A CUTE MESSY BUN | FEATURING KITSCH

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

 

 

I shared How-To Do a Cute Messy Bun a few months ago, and that is still a hairstyle that I wear frequently, but I recently started accessorizing the look.

The Look

My Routine

I do the same routine as I shared in this post and then add the final step by pushing the comb into the front of the bun. I also love the way this looks with a top knot or sock bun look.

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Have you tried bun combs or hair combs? Do you like hair accessories? Let me know in the comments! xx

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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 FACE SUNLESS TANNER | TANCEUTICALS REVIEW

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you had a wonderful weekend! I got to spend a night away with my hubs, and it was oh so needed! We missed our Little Loves, but getting away was such a treat!

 

TANCEUTICALS Sunless Tanner For Your Face

 

What It Claims

The long-lasting formula will give you a beautifully tanned face without harmful tanning beds. The revolutionary formula will not give you that dreaded orange color.This facial sunless tanner is infused with cosmeceuticals like rose hip, shea butter and, vitamin E to moisturize and firm your skin. This sunless tanner does not have that dreaded sunless tanner smell. Tanceuticals will help fight aging skin, and moisturize dry skin.

My Thoughts

I have been wearing a lot less makeup the past few weeks because the business of fall schedules has caused me to have some breakouts, plus I’ve had less time in the mornings. I really like using this sunless tanner because when I wear less makeup, I like to have a bit more color on my very fair skin. I like that this is a noncomedogenic product, but when I have a large blemish I avoid this (*Note: I also skip my night oil if I have a large blemish). If I don’t have any large blemishes, but just a few small breakouts, I will still use this and love that it helps even the tone of my skin.

My Routine

I like this once or twice a week to give me a little boost in color, and if I want to oomph up the glow I will apply it multiple days in a row.

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Have you tried Tanceuticals? What is your favorite sunless tanner? Do you use sunless tanner regularly?

 

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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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PRIMED & PEACHY COOLING MATTE PERFECTING PRIMER REVIEW

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you are ready to have a fantastic week! The Too Faced Peaches & Cream Collection launch features adorable packaging but I resisted purchasing because I have so many palettes from Too Faced that I wasn’t too intrigued. However, I recently received a deluxe size sample of the Primed & Peachy Cooling Matte Perfecting Primer and wanted to share my thoughts with you.

 

 

What It Claims

This Sephora website (the Peaches & Cream Collection from Too Faced Cosmetics is exclusive to Sephora) says this primer is cooling, mattifying, it blurs, smooths, and brightens the complexion. This primer has a comfort matte technology, this Primed & Peachy formula delivers a mattifying, soft-focused finish with light and comfortable feel. This says it will control shine for up to 12 hours and will last on the skin for up to sixteen hours.

My Thoughts

This primer has a nice but a bit artificial peachy smell that reminds me of peach rings and I definitely noticed a cooling feel that was refreshing when I applied it to my skin. I like the way this kept my oily skin matte, but I didn’t find it to fill and blur my pores as well as the Benefit Porefessional with certain foundations that tend to settle into my pores. I do think this is very lightweight and refreshing to wear, and it is now high up on my list of favorite primers, but it can’t touch my “holy grail” Benefit Porefessional.

My Routine

I cleanse my face with Purity by Philosophy, tone with my Sea Breeze Astringent, use my Esteé Lauder SPF 25 DayWear, and apply First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Mattifying Gel Moisturizer.

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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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