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AFFORDABLE HAIR MASK | HIP CHIC BLING BLING PONYTAIL HAIR MASK

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

It’s already the middle of the week–yay! Let me know in the comments if you have anything fun planned for this weekend : )

 

If you read this blog regularly you already know that I do face masks multiple days a week, but hair masks are something that I am just beginning to get into. Typically I’ll do an in-shower deep conditioning treatment once or twice a week, but I love this Hip Chic mask because it can be used on wet or dry hair which makes it easy for me to do quickly in the evenings without having to get my hair wet first. I have reviewed several of the Hip Chic products on my LeahTacklesBeauty Instagram.

 

 

Hip Chic Bling Bling Ponytail Hair Mask Claims

This mask is formulated with fortifying royal jelly, shea butter and a blend of golden oils and extracts including argan, olive, and bergamot. This lightweight ponytail hair mask improves dry, frizzy and damaged hair imparting intense nourishment and incredible shine in 20-30 minutes.

My Thoughts

One of my favorite things about face masks is how easy it is for me to work into my daily routine. I love face masks because typically in the evenings I will remove my makeup and then throw on a face mask to have a “mommy minute” before I start the bath, story, and bedtime routine with my Little Loves. I enjoy hair masks whenever I use them, but to be honest, once I am in the shower I often don’t want to mess around with applying a mask and waiting before rinsing it out, so I LOVE this mask because it’s a treat for my hair without the long process. I noticed that my hair felt very soft and was extremely smooth after using this mask. I will definitely be continuing to use this mask and I can’t wait to try more from Hip Chic because the price point is affordable and you can find these at Walmart so they’re accessible to everyone.

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Do you use hair masks? Do you have a favorite hair mask? Have you tried any Hip Chic masks? Let me know! Have a wonderful day! xx

 

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AFFORDABLE HANDMADE EARRINGS | THE SUMMERFIELD COLLECTION REVIEW

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I am so glad you’re here! I hope you had a great weekend : )

I was so excited when I was contacted to review some of the Summerfield Collection earrings because the Amazon reviews were good and the styles were beautiful. I was sent these earrings for my consideration for review, but this post is not sponsored. As always, all opinions are my own and I will never accept money in exchange for a positive review.

 

 

The Earrings

My Thoughts

I really love the stud earrings because, at the end of the day, I am a stud earring girl! I love studs, they are my go-to earring style. And the Glittery Confetti pair? I am obsessed! They remind me of a pair of Kate Spade Earrings that I adore but were much more expensive. I also love the Antiqued Gold Blue Glitter pair because I wear a lot of neutrals but blue is in my color palette, so these will go with a lot of things I wear. I really like the silver-tone Robin Egg Blue earrings, though I probably won’t reach for them as much. The Purple Glittery Star earrings are beautiful, but much less my style, and I will probably reach for them mostly during the Halloween season.

*Note: I wasn’t sent any of the Druzy Stone Studs but I am OBSESSED with them! I have a necklace and a pair of earrings (both from Nadine West boxes) in the druzy stone and I reach for them constantly. They remind me of Kendra Scott earrings at a much more affordable price point. They also have Mermaid earrings! LOVE!

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Do you like these earrings? Which pair is your favorite? What is your favorite earring style? Do you like stud earrings? Let me know!

Have a wonderful weekend : ) xx

 

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MY GO-TO SUMMER “NO MAKEUP” MAKEUP LOOK | 7 PRODUCTS 7 MINUTES

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

I hope that you are having a great week! It has been hot, sunny, and all around glorious here in Michigan the past week or so, and I’ve been going for minimal “no makeup” makeup. Today I want to share the products I grab when I want (or need!) to get out the door quickly and feel light but put together. This look can be done in less than ten minutes, or as I have been saying 7 products in 7 minutes!

 

 

 

It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Airbrush Perfecting Powder in Fair

I love this because provides light to medium coverage quickly with a powder light finish. I like that this powder foundation is pressed so it is easy to travel with. It contains SPF 50 which I appreicate, while I don’t rely on it as my only SPF protection (read why here). I apply this foundation with a large powder brush after using a makeup primer.

Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer in Fair

I like to conceal my undereye area every day and the Shape Tape is so intense that the tiiiiniest dot is all I really need to lighten up my dark circles.

Too Faced Sun Bunny Bronzer

I love this bronzer in the summer because I can use it to quickly add some color to my face, focusing on the cheekbone area, and then I pinch my brush to lightly sweep it over my eyes for a little glow on the lids.

Too Faced Brow Envy Kit

I always forget how much I love this kit from Too Faced, but the two colors of brow powder, wax, and highlight really make a big impact quickly! I use a brush similar to this one to quickly fill in my brows, using the lighter powder near my nose and getting darker at the arch and the tail ends of my brows.

Kat Von D Tatoo Liner in Trooper

I love this eyeliner! This liner is fantastic whether you want a quick line or a thicker wing and it is always wet so it is never tugging at the skin.

Maybelline Total Temptation Mascara in Waterproof

This is a great mascara because I like a mascara that is a little on the wet side to really oomph up the lashes with just a couple of quick coats! This does smear a bit because it is a pretty wet formula, but can quickly be cleaned up with a q-tip.

L’Oreal Infallible 8 Hour Pro Gloss in 415 Sunset

I love these L’Oreal Infallible glosses because they definitely last longer than most glosses on the lips, but they aren’t so sticky that they drive me crazy. Does it last eight hours? Nah, but it still has a little something-something even after eating and drinking, which I think is good for a gloss! I like the color sunset because it is a summery peachy shade that is flattering on most skin tones. I want to grab more of these!

 

What are your favorite summer makeup items? I’d love to hear about them : ) Have a wonderful weekend! Almost there! xx

 

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ADULT ACNE GAME-CHANGER | SENEGENCE SPOT-ON BLEMISH & ACNE TREATMENT

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Hi there! Happy Monday! And more importantly, Happy Memorial Day to those of you in the United States. I dedicate today’s post in memory of those who lost their lives for our country.

I hope that your week is off to a wonderful start, and hopefully, you’re lucky enough to spend some time with your loved ones today : )

Isn’t acne as an adult so annoying? I am 31 years old and fighting the beginning signs of aging, why on earth am I also fighting breakouts?! In general, I have pretty clear skin and only deal with the occasional breakout here or there, but for the past few months I have suffered from breakouts that got so bad they were hard to cover up and I was worried about scaring. I tried an acne cleanser and an acne cream but neither seemed to work and if anything seemed to make my skin more agitated. A few weeks ago I started using SeneGence Spot-On Blemish & Acne Treatment and knew immediately I wanted to share it with you. *Note: I know that some people find companies like this a nuisance they see friends selling on Facebook, but I like to think of it as buying a product I want anyway while supporting a friend, a mother, a teacher, or someone else who I have a personal connection with.

About SeneGence Spot-On Blemish & Acne Treatment

The description of this product says that this targeted acne treatment to help skin become clearer and smoother, reduce redness and inflammation while helping to fight signs of aging. Contains Benzoyl Peroxide to effectively kill bacteria and treat acne. It contains vitamins to revitalize skin and anti-aging ingredients to increase cellular renewal. It has aloe vera which is cooling on the skin.

My Thoughts

A friend of mine sells Lipsense, a product that I actually haven’t tried yet (amazing, I know!) and she gave me some samples of some of the SeneGence skincare. She also has suffered from breakouts and told me she’d heard great things about the Spot On Blemish & Acne Treatment, so I tried it out the night I got it. I woke up the next morning and swore my skin looked better and less inflamed for the first time in months. I am always wary when people or products claim “overnight results”, but this really did that for me. I immediately checked to see if it was Benzoyl Peroxide because I remembered way back in my teen years having better results with that versus Salicylic Acid and it was. I will admit that the constantly curious person in me wondered if I could have had this “overnight change” with any Benzoyl Peroxide cream found at the drugstore. So, I grabbed a generic Benzoyl Peroxide cream, and while I do think that my skin does respond better to any Benzoyl Peroxide I found the drugstore cream dried out my skin and the SeneGence seemed to clear my skin and reduce my redness without making my skin dry and flakey.

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MY 5 MOST USED EYE BRUSHES | THE EYE BRUSHES YOU REALLY NEED!

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

I hope that your day is off to a fantastic start! Thank you for being here and taking time out of your day to read : )

I often get messages from people who are looking for basics to get them started using makeup but understandably feel overwhelmed because of the huge amount of choices and information on products. I get a lot of questions about eyeshadow, and I often find that people own a few palettes, often barely used, so I thought sharing my 5 most used eyeshadow brushes. If you find this post helpful, please use the social media buttons at the bottom of this post to share it!

*Note: You’ll notice I love my Sigma brushes, which I’ve spoken about many times in the past, but that is because I have had some of them for nearly five years and they’re still in my daily rotation!

 

 

 

Sigma E60 Large Shader

I use this brush to put the shadow under the brow bone and all over the lid.

 

Luxie 205 Tapered Blending

I use this brush to put eyeshadow in the crease in a windshield wiper motion. I like this brush because it is soft but not so fluffy and soft that you can’t get the shadow where you want it. I linked a Luxie brush set above, but here is the brush individually.

 

Sigma E70 Medium Angled Shading

I use this brush to put the shadow on the outer v of the eye, where I focus the darker colors.

 

Sigma E25 Blending

This is THE BRUSH I use for all of my blending! This shadow makes blending a breeze. I have several and use it daily. I also have one of these brushes that I use for contouring my nose with bronzer.

 

Sonia Kashuk Tools No. 07

This is a tiny shadow brush that is fantastic for putting color on the lid or under eyelash line. This is a great brush because it is small so you can deposit the color exactly where you want it. Here is the new version (same brush, different look).

 

I love using my e.l.f Daily Brush Cleaner to clean off my eye brushes, especially if I’ve used a dark color or a bright color, between my weekly deep cleaning of my brushes. I spray my brushes and then lightly wipe them on a cloth or paper towel.

 

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What is your favorite eyeshadow brush? I would love to hear what you love! If you comment, others can learn too : )

Have a safe and fun weekend! xx

 

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ALGENIST SUBLIME DEFENSE Ultra Lightweight UV Defense Fluid SPF 50 | THE PERFECT FACE SUNSCREEN?

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you had a wonderful weekend! Mine went by in a blink, as they often do, but it included a fresh mani-pedi for spring (I picked OPI’s You’ve Got Nata On Me a beautiful peachy nude) so I am a very happy lady!

Do you have any makeup or skincare products that you are CONSTANTLY on the seemingly neverending quest for the perfect-for-you version of? I do this with certain things, and SPF for my face is a big one! I have very fair skin, and I want to prevent damage, wrinkles, and of course skin cancer, so a fantastic sunscreen that protects my face, neck, and hands without feeling greasy is hugely important to me but hard to find. I love the Supergoop! SPF 50 Refresh Setting Mist Sunscreen which I’ve talked about here but wanted decided to give the Algenist Sublime Defense Ultra Lightweight UV Defense Fluid SPF 50 (what a mouthful!) a try during the spring VIB sale.

 

Product Claims
The sunscreen is described to be an ultra-sheer, weightless fluid for everyday protection against broad-spectrum UVA/UVB damage. This SPF is fast-absorbing, the ultra-lightweight fluid that provides daily protection against broad-spectrum UVA/UVB damage. Alguronic acid combines with antioxidant-rich botanicals and UVA/UVB protecting actives to delay signs of aging caused by sun and environmental stressors. This oil-free, sheer formula has a silky texture and weightless feel, designed to apply smoothly on top of other skincare products and under makeup for a soft, matte finish. Alguronic acid is a unique and powerful regenerative compound from microalgae. This rare ingredient was discovered unexpectedly by a biotechnology laboratory in San Francisco, CA, focused on researching renewable energy solutions.


My Thoughts

I have been using this sunscreen consistently for about a week and have been very happy, so far, with the results. The temps haven’t climbed over 75 degrees Fahrenheit so I want to keep that in mind for this review, and perhaps do an update in the thick of the (hopefully) hot summer months. I have combo/oily skin and love that this absorbs quickly, wears well under makeup, and doesn’t make my face look shiny at all! It dries to feel like powder, and I honestly forget that I am wearing anything besides my regular skincare. It is very liquidy, and a small amount goes a long way, so I think it will last quite a long time even though it is small.

My Routine

I do my normal skincare routine and then apply a thin layer of the sunscreen all over my face, neck, and the back of my hands. Once the SPF absorbs (which is quick, yay!) into my skin I use the First Aid Beauty Mattifying Gel.

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Do you have a favorite sunscreen for the face? I would love to hear about it in the comments! Have a wonderful day! xx

 

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MUSELY HELLO BEAUTIFUL-COLLAGEN and MULTIVITAMIN POWDER | DO COLLAGEN SUPPLEMENTS WORK?

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

We have made it halfway through the week-yay! I hope your week is going great : ) I chat a lot about skincare both on this blog and on my LeahTacklesBeauty Instagram, and today I want to share a product that helps you achieve great skin from the inside out.

 

 

 

Musely is an online destination and marketplace that is filled with healthy inspiration that combines great tips with natural products. Musely sent me Hello Beautiful Collagen and Multivitamin Powder Unsweetened and Wildberry. I was sent these supplements for my consideration for review but as always all opinions are my own. Musely offers a membership as well as free shipping over $25 and free returns.

About Hello Beautiful Collagen and Multivitamin Powder

Firm, healthy skin isn’t achieved with collagen alone. Hello Beautiful unlocks collagen’s true potential with Beauty Boost, a revolutionary jasmine green tea and black pepper formula that enables collagen to work faster—so you can say hello to firm, bouncy skin sooner. Hello Beautiful is rounded out with skin and body-nourishing vitamins to help you feel on top of your game, inside and out.

 

Key benefits

Visibly younger, firmer skin
Increased skin hydration
Healthy hair & nails

How to use

Add 1 sachet to 10 oz. water and if using the Unsweetened you can also add to coffee, or your drink of choice daily. Shake to mix. Consume within 4 hours.

What else you need to know

Hello Beautiful contains fat-soluble vitamins such as Vitamin A and E, and appear as small white particles. They take more time to dissolve, so make sure to stir or shake to help them dissolve.

My Thoughts

I was skeptical because collagen is such a buzzword in the beauty community, but after reading the reviews I was intrigued enough to try it. Research is still being done but currently, collagen supplements aren’t proven to make a difference in your skin, though many people swear by them. Topical collagen creams also have people on both sides of the fence, with most research only crediting them as great moisturizers but not something that will actually up the collagen in your skin. Women beginning producing less collagen in their 20’s and 30’s, but the best ways to slow this is to stay out of the sun, don’t smoke, and make sure you up your vitamin C intake.  With Musely’s Hello Beautiful I noticed that it did take quite a bit of mixing to get the powder to dissolve completely, but I like the taste of the Wild Berry and the Unsweetened mixes well into my coffee. I also like that the Musely website features recipes using the Unsweetened powder, I think that’s a fun way to incorporate collagen and vitamins into your diet. I love that this has collagen AND vitamins. I think that I’m already noticing a difference in my skin, it certainly feels very soft and hydrated. I am excited to hopefully see longer, stronger nails and healthy hair after continued use, too. Do I think this is a miracle? Probably not, but I do think that it is something I will continue to use to improve my skin, up my vitamin take, and maybe get some killer hair! If you’d like me to update my thoughts after I finish the boxes in a month or so, let me know.

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Do you use any collagen supplements? What vitamins do you take? Do you have a favorite hair and nail vitamin? Let us know in the comments! Have a wonderful weekend! xx

 

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CLOTHING SUBSCRIPTION BOX | NADINE WEST OUTFIT SUBSCRIPTION REVIEW

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you are having a great start to your week : ) I have shared my outfits from Nadine West before on my blog (read the posts here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here)  and I have been wearing some items from my last several boxes a lot lately, so I was so excited to receive a new box in the mail from them. Nadine West sent me this box for my consideration for review but I was not paid to write this post and as always all opinions are my own.

 

 

 

What is Nadine West?

NadineWest.com is a company that sends you an outfit to try on and you keep only what you love. The outfit is a surprise, but you take a style quiz and the stylists get to know your style more each month. The outfits are affordable with pieces costing about $10-$30 each, which is very affordable compared to other similar services.

How Does It Work?

On the Nadine West website, you take the style quiz so that the stylist can get to know what you are looking for in an outfit. You will receive a pink package in the mail with your personalized outfit. Try on the outfit and keep what you love and send back what you don’t.

My Thoughts

The style quiz was super easy to do, which was great because I wanted something that didn’t take too much time but I was still able to make notes to make sure the stylist knew my preferences. I really loved the surprise aspect of this, and it was like opening up a girly gift from a really stylish friend. I cannot stand having to return things, it is such a bummer, but I LOVE the way this company does it because your outfit comes with return shipping.

Discount Code

Use the referral code “Nadine” on NadineWest.com (not an affiliate code for me, just sharing the one they currently have on their website) to waive your shipping fee which means you’ll get your outfit in the mail without paying anything!

What Did I Get?

This month I received a gold layered necklace, a pair of gold earrings, a pair of mesh side cropped leggings, a pair of black floral shorts, an orange smock top dress, a lace black shirt,  and a casual red shirt.

My Outfits

 

 

Did I Keep It?

I liked both the necklace and the earrings more on than I initially thought I would at first glace. The leggings aren’t as comfortable as the pair I got last month (and no pockets!) but I do really like the mesh side and lace-up leg details. I will wear the leggings casually, but not for workouts. I love the floral shorts, they are super soft and look cute on! I love neutral colors, even florals!  I wish so badly that the smock dress was a top instead, because it is super cute and I love the smock style in tanks, but I am not crazy about it as a dress and likely won’t be reaching for it. I really like the black lace top as well, but I will pair it with high rise shorts or pants next time. I absolutely LOVE the casual red top, the pictures don’t do it justice (I was dealing with atrocious lighting this day, whoops) but it’s perfect for casual days.

Final Thoughts

I love getting my Nadine West box each month! Each month I get a few things that I love, but I do wish that there was a simple form to update style preferences or check-in each month to see what I’d like to find in my box.

 

Have you tried any fashion boxes like this? Have you tried Nadine West? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

 

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NEUTROGENA DEEP CLEAN 100% HYDROGEL MASK | REVIEW

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

We are already midway through the week–yay! I hope that your week is going fantastic so far : )

I can’t resist trying new single-use masks and when my mom (a.k.a this blogs most dedicated reader) saw the new hydrogel masks from Neutrogena picked me up a couple to try.

Neutrogena Deep Clear 100% Hydrogel Mask 

This hydrogel mask infused with seaweed extract claims to instantly sooth and refresh skin leaving it healthy looking plus purified. This mask is made from a unique 100% hydrogel material and contours to your skin and seals in the formula for optimal absorbtion to deliver clinically proven results.

My Thoughts

While I  know that it would be ideal for me to be able to relax laying down or in the tub with candles lit and music on while I’m masking, but that is not my usual with three young kids, so I LOVE that this mask has a gel consistency but seals onto my face so I can wear it while I run around with the kids. This mask is different because it comes in two pieces, which is great because it fits your face contours and around your eyes and mouth. My skin has been breaking out lately which I am sure is both hormonal and stress induced, and this felt soothing and my skin looked calmer after I wore this mask for about 25 minutes. I have another Neutrogena mask to try, and I have high hopes because I really liked this mask.

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RENT THE RUNWAY REVIEW | WEDDING GUEST DRESS

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that your week is off to a beautiful start! This weekend I had the pleasure of attending the wedding of a dear friend, Sara, and her now-husband, Mike. It was a lovely ceremony and the reception was so much fun and flawlessly done that will stand out from the rest forever. Congratulations to the wonderful couple!  I used the tremendous occasion as an excuse to try out Rent the Way (for the blog, obviously). I had zero experience with Rent the Runway, but I had heard great things and today I wanted to share my thoughts with you.

How It Works

There are three ways to rent: RTR Reserve(pay as you rent),RTR Update (four rentals/month), and RTR Unlimited(unlimited rentals/month). I did RTR reserve which included a free backup size. They also often run promos such as 20% off your first rental or a free backup dress.

My Thoughts

I fell in love with two dresses, a Pink Cut Out Gown by Halston Heritage which was first-choice and the dress I ordered in my regular size and in a long. I also got a free backup dress, so long as it was within a certain price parameter, so I picked a Pink Milbury Gown by Likely.

The Halston Heritage gown didn’t have many reviews when I reserved it, but as more reviews started to go up I realized though beautiful, the color in-real-life wasn’t what it looked like on the website. I had the dresses shipped to my parent’s house because we were traveling there to have our children stay with them while we attended the wedding. I had the dress scheduled to arrive Thursday because I figured that gave just enough buffer to figure out a new plan in case my mom opened the bags to find an issue.

The dresses arrived on-time in like-new condition and were exactly what I ordered. I tried on both dresses and loved both, but the backup dress by Likely ended up beating out the first-choice because I just adored the color. I wish I could have worn both! Don’t you love it when that happens? The stars align and you have too many choices instead of “nothing to wear”?! For sizing, I would say check the stylist notes and reviews, but both dresses were my usual street size, though the backup dress was noted as “runs small” and my girlfriends who helped me zip the dress can attest to that ; )

I opted to do the 4-day rental (they also have an 8-day option) but because the 4th day would land on a Sunday they just needed to be marked shipped by UPS on Monday at 12:30 P.M.

The Dress

The Dress I DIDN’T Wear

Final Thoughts

I had a BLAST wearing this dress and the process was super easy! I love that I got to wear a pricier dress for an affordable price, and certainly less than buying a new dress that I would have only worn once for the wedding would have been. I will 100% be using Rent the Runway again in the future, and I am sure I will have to be careful to not go down the rabbit hole of gorgeous jewelry, casual dresses, sunglasses, and suits that are also available for rent.

Have you ever used Rent the Runway? What was your experience like? Have you ever used a similar website? Which one? I would LOVE to hear about it! Have a wonderful week! I’ll talk to you Wednesday : ) xx

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