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LANEIGE LIP SLEEPING MASK | Review

August 9, 2021 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

One of my routines before bed is applying a lip balm product, and I got a sample size of Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask and I wanted to share my thoughts.

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

LANEIGE
Ingredients	Antioxidants, Hyaluronic-acid, Beta-glucan, Vitamin-c, Minerals
Active Ingredients	Vitamin_c, Hyaluronic_acid
Product Benefits	Moisture To Skin, Moisturizing

Lip Sleeping Mask has a softening balm texture that closely adheres to lips for quick absorption.
A generous layer of this soothing mask at bedtime helps reduce flakiness so you can wake up to lips that feel refreshed, supple, and soft to the touch.
Exclusive Moisture Wrap technology boasts hyaluronic acid and minerals to form a protective film over the lips to lock in moisture and active ingredients.

I was worried that a lip mask would be messy, sticky, or uncomfortable for bed because my hair would get in it or it would get on my pillow. That has not been the case, and I use this mask several times a week, just a dab on my lips before bed, and my lips have been super soft. It is summer, so I’ll report back in the winter, but I love it.

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Disco Candy Tan! b.tan darkest candy-scented 1-hour sunless tanner mousse review

August 2, 2021 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I have been exclusively using b.tan products for sunless tanning for over a year now. I even blogged about my favorite b.tan products here. I found the Disco Candy Tan! a couple of weeks ago and was intrigued because candy-scented sounded a lot nicer than the classic sunless tanner smell.

Disco Candy Tan! by b.tan

I LOVE the foaming mousse formula, but when I’ve tried from other brands it doesn’t seem to last as long as cream or lotion formulas, but the b.tan mousse formula is legit! It takes me a few weeks to work through a bottle, and I use sunless tanner a couple of times each week. The candy scent is overpowering, but it’s a very sweet cotton candy scent while applying. I notice that the product works the same way as the other b.tan mousse formula products, and I will continue to use this product.

My Routine

I apply the b.tan sunless tanning mousse with a b.tan mitt (THE BEST I HAVE EVER USED! It washes up so nicely and lasts wayyy longer than any other mitts I’ve used). I do still use the sunless tanner color remover if I ever make an oops and have a weird sunless tanning mark (especially near my fit I notice it can happen).

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TIGI BEAD HEAD Wave Artist | Easy Beachy Waves

July 19, 2021 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

Summer is in full swing and I’m all about beachy hair, thanks to my TIGI BEAD HEAD Wave Artist. I don’t get naturally gorgeous beach waves (I don’t have a saltwater situation…) and I don’t like the gamble of sleeping in braids…sometimes cute and other times…yikes. I usually use a curling wand and finger comb on days when I don’t wear my hair straight, but I’ve pulled out my waver again and I am so glad. This is NOT YOUR MOM’S OLD CRIMPER (sorry 80’s-early 90’s mom’s). I snagged mine on Amazon for $25 and it’s fantastic.

TIGI BEAD HEAD WAVE ARTIST

My routine is using my favorite heat protectant, and then going around my head waving on the top layer of my hair. I do like to curl the pieces closest to my face with a wand away from my face instead of waving, which sounds high maintenance but it only takes a second to do it and for me, the result is better. I then spray with my favorite hair spray, fluff it up a bit with my fingers if needed, and I’m out the door.

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Bliss Micro Magic Skin-Renewing Microdermabrasion Scrub | Review

July 5, 2021 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

As this post is publishing I am taking a day off with my family, and hopefully you are too : ) I hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend, if you celebrate, and remember: don’t drop your phone into the lake/ocean/pool/insert-other-body-of-water-here! I heard on a radio station that this weekend is the most common weekend of the year for dropping phones into water, and based on that source I would say it’s 50/50 that it’s true.

Bliss Micro Magic Skin-Renewing Microdermabrasion Scrub

In the summer, especially after a day at the beach or in the sun, I love the feeling of removing my makeup and then using a facial scrub before cleansing. The Bliss Micro Magic Scrub has quickly become my favorite. I’m keeping this short and sweet: just use a small amount of water (damp, not soaked) on your skin and a pea-to-dime-sized squirt of this, rub in circles for a minute, rinse and your skin will feel AMAZING.

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Do you have a favorite face scrub or wash? What is it? I’d love it if you shared in the comments!

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How-To Wear Mini Dresses as a Mom [comfortably]

June 28, 2021 & Leave a Comment

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Did this title make you cringe? Make you click SOFAST because it made you angry or curious to see why on earth I’d ever suggest that a mom shouldn’t feel comfortable rocking a mini dress [or skirt]? Good. You’re here. First of all: Wear whatever the heck you like that makes YOU feel good. Period. That said if you’re like me and you love mini dresses but you also love to be able to bend over comfortably or hold your kid’s hands in a parking lot on a windy day without flashing everyone, this post is for you.

How-To Comfortably Wear a Mini Dress as a Mom

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Have you tried this trick? Does it make you feel more comfortable with short dresses and skirts?

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I RAN A MARATHON | ALL THE GEAR I USED

June 21, 2021 & Leave a Comment

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I DID IT! I ran 26.2 miles and finished a marathon. I couldn’t have done it without the grace and support of my husband, first and foremost, who never complained when I would spend HOURS training. My kids, who are sweet and encouraging and always wrote me little “You can do it” notes. To my family and best friends who showed up for me and supported me and cheered for me virtually and in-person. It made a difference. My longest run in training was 19 miles, and I added 7.2 miles to that largely thanks to my crowd support. And the medal, let’s be real.

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Today I will be sharing EVERYTHING I used during the marathon. It isn’t a beauty or fashion post, per se, but I did rock mascara and brow gel without issue if anyone is wanting to know ; )

MARATHON GEAR I ACTUALLY USED

Under Armor Visor

Senita Hustle Sports Bra

Senita Baseline Running Shorts

Nike Women’s Miler Breathe Tank Top

Nathan Running Belt

CEP Short Compression Socks

Under Armor Running Underwear

Ascis Gel Kayano Lite Shoes

Goodr A Ginger’s Soul Sunglasses

Are you training for a marathon or another running goal? I’d love to hear about it in the comments!

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Look Good On Zoom Calls | The Best Mini Ring Light On Amazon

May 24, 2021 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I was on Zoom calls before it was cool ; ) But now I’m in great company with many folks continuing to work from home after the pandemic which has caused a cultural shift that takes the office out of the equation and puts video conference calls onto the table.

I have terrible lighting at my house. AWFUL. You read it here first: Never will I ever [again] buy a house that makes creating content such a pain. I was using my full-size ring light for Zoom calls, and while I still use it for virtual speaking engagements and conferences, I was getting reeeeal tired of lugging it up and down our stairs every single call. So, I purchased a Mini Ring Light off of Amazon and it is a GAME-CHANGER.

UBeesize 10″ Selfie Ring Light with 50″ Extendable Tripod Stand & Flexible Phone Holder

I love that this ring light is affordable and right now it is the LOWEST PRICE I’ve seen it! I can also put my iPhone in to record videos and take pictures [so much nicer than a hand-held selfie] or I can just use the ring light to brighten up my space for Zoom calls.

Product Details

【Dimmable Ring Light】UBeesize 10″ Ring Light features 3 light colors (Warm, Cool White, Daylight) and 11 levels brightness in each color, 33 options in total.
【Adjustable & Stable Tripod】Extending from 15″ to 50″, and tripod legs unfold up to 30″ wide, the stable tripod can be adjusted to any height within as needed.
【Endless Lighting Angle】3-way pan head with a convenient handle allows for tilt and swivel motion; portrait or landscape options.
【Flexible Phone Holder from the Ring】Rather than placing the cellphone outside the ring, our ring light is big enough that you can place your cellphone in the ring to make the most of this circle light.
【Bluetooth Remote and Lifetime Service】It comes with a Bluetooth remote, so you don’t even need to touch your cellphone to start the video or selfie.

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Beetles Gel Nail Polish Kit with U V Light | Review

May 10, 2021 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hadn’t gotten a manicure in probably close to two years. I got sick of painting my nails with a base coat, two coats of polish, and then a top coat only to have them chip after a day or two. I got gel manicures before special events, but when times changed in March of 2020, I started seeing more and more folks doing gel manicures at home. I asked for a gel manicure kit from Amazon, and it has been a GAME CHANGER.

Beetles Gel Nail Polish Kit with U V Light | Review

The kit comes with the UV lamp, 6 gel polishes, a base coat, a matte top coat, a glossy top coat, cuticle oil, toe separators, a buffing tool, and several other cuticle and manicure tools.

This kit did take a bit of trial and error. My first attempt I struggled to get the edges of my nails to work well, but I realized that I needed to be careful to not let any excess polish go onto the skin next to my nails because once the polish is cured, any polish on the edges also hardens and then my nails don’t have a nice shape. I did also notice that a couple of the polishes didn’t cure as well as others, but overall this kit is a WINNER.

Hate waiting for polish to dry? Or nicking your polish or smudging them? ME TOO. My FAVORITE part about this kit is that the polish cures so quickly. It takes me about 45 minutes to do my nails, which is similar to the time you’d spend in a salon, and the cost of this kit is less than the cost of one gel manicure. I also purchased extra Beetles Gel Nail Polishes so I would have more options.

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My final thoughts are this kit is SO WORTH IT! I have bought gel polishes before, but the light is what really makes it a gel kit. Have you ever tried a UV Light gel manicure at-home kit?

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