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Tucker Ashley Perfecting Moisturizer Review

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

Because we have been quarantined for a month now I have not been wearing SPF most days because unfortunately, the weather hasn’t been very good *yet* here in Michigan. I started using a Tucker Ashley Perfecting Moisturizer that I’ve had sitting in my basket of yet-to-be-used products.

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Tucker Ashley Perfecting Moisturizer

The Perfecting moisturizer is oil-free and provides multi-functional benefits. Hyaluronic Gel hydrates and ceramides work to seal in moisture and claims to gives dewy finish.

Product Details:
• Oil-free
• Ceramides to protect
• Hyaluronic acid to hydrate
• Won’t clog pores

My Thoughts

I have been LOVING this moisturizer! It doesn’t cause breakouts and wears well under my makeup on my combo/oily skin. My biggest gripe with this moisturizer is that it does not contain any SPF, so if I wanted to wear this while not in quarantine, I would need to use a separate product for a sunscreen.

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Wet n’ Wild | Photo Focus Concealer

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I have been really into wearing minimal makeup, and I’ve only been wearing concealer and powder most days and skipping foundation. I recently picked up the Wet n’ Wild Photo Focus Concealer and it is so good! Today I am going to share why I love it with you.

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Wet n’ Wild Photo Focus Concealer

It comes in a tube and has a doe-foot applicator. It is less than $4 for .29 oz (compare to Tarte Shape Tape, for example, which is .33 oz and about $27). It is the absolute perfect in-between to me, it isn’t ultra matte but it isn’t so glowy that it scares my combo/oily skin self. It is much thinner than a heavy-duty concealer like the previously mentioned Tarte Shape Tape or Shape Tape dupe e.l.f Camo Concealer, but it still offers beautiful coverage. I am the shade Fair Beige or Light Neutral. I like using this with my It Cosmetics Airbrush Foundation Brush on my forehead, nose, and anywhere else I need a little coverage, and with my Sigma F86 Tapered Kabuki Brush (my all-time FAVORITE for undereye concealer! Amazon just told me I bought it SEVEN YEAR ago and it’s going strong! So, so good). I also like using the Wet n’ Wild Photo Focus Concealer with a beauty sponge (this is my favorite).

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Nadine West Unboxing | Affordable Style Subscription Review

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

Have you ever wondered how a clothing subscription box works? Nadine West offers an affordable style subscription service.

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I have shared my outfits from Nadine West for two years now on my blog (read the posts here). 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 Nadine West 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 On Nadine West 

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.

Nadine West Coupon 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!

Nadine West Unboxing

I was so happy to see all neutrals and no florals this month! I got a great pair of buttery soft black joggers that could easily be worn as dress pants or dressed wayy down paired with a sweatshirt. I received a pair of navy jegging style dress pants with pocket details that remind me of Tommy Hilfiger. I don’t think I will keep them, because they are legging tight, and that isn’t my preference for workwear. I got a slate short sleeve dressy blouse that I love, the color is unique but neutral, and it’ll look great with jeans or dress pants. I got a long-sleeve teeshirt dress, and if it were sleeveless I think I would like it, but I don’t like the very fitted sleeves contrasted with a very loose style dress. I also got a pair of gorgeous gold stud earrings with a rhinestone detail (*not pictured) that I will reach for often.

Nadine West Final Thoughts

I love getting my Nadine West box each month! Most months 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. I hope that I will continue to get neutral pieces that fit my style and delicate jewelry that works with my sense of style. I would love to see some simple, neutral-colored maxi dresses for spring, too. I would rather receive two or three nicer items than a lot of pieces that aren’t as nice of quality.

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

Have a wonderful rest of your week! Thank you for reading! xx

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HYALURONIC ACID HYDRATING BODY CREAM | BATH & BODY WORKS REVIEW

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

If you have read this blog regularly, you might know that I love products that contain hyaluronic acid. What is hyaluronic acid? Hyaluronic acid is naturally produced by our bodies and its main function is to keep things well moisturized. But aging and the environmental factors make our natural hyaluronic acid level go down, so you hear it mentioned in the skincare world often because if we add it back our skin benefits. I received Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Body Cream Cactus Water by Bath & Body Works as a gift and want to share my thoughts with you today.

Bath & Body Works Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Body Cream

This body cream contains hyaluronic acid, which we know is a water-loving molecule, and this body cream is said to make your skin smoother and more supple. It is lightly scented with notes of cactus, bergamot, and white tea.

My Thoughts

I have been LOVING this body cream! It absorbs quickly, isn’t greasy, and I love how luxurious it feels. Because I lotion myself head-to-toe every day, I have been sticking to a more affordable lotion for my body, but I am using the Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Body Cream on my neck, decollete, and hands.

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MILANI STAY PUT MATTE 17 HR WEAR | BEST DRUGSTORE LIQUID

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I am forever in search of the best drugstore liquid eyeliner. I have a new favorite drugstore liquid eyeliner and I am excited to share it with you.

MILANI Stay Put Matte 17 Hr Wear

I love L’oreal Infallible Super Slim Eyeliner but all other affordable drugstore eyeliners I have tried have not been opaque enough and the formulas have been too dry so I have to go over the line several times. I love Kat Von D Tattoo Liner but it is too spendy for me to buy all the time since I go through it pretty quickly. The Milani Stay Put Matte 17 Hr Wear Eyeliner eyeliner has a soft felt tip applicator and is easy to apply. It is a very wet formula and I love that it is rich, pigmented color in one layer. I do find that I start in the middle of my eyelid instead of the inner corner because it is to wet otherwise I get too much color deposited near my tear duct, but a quick q-tip swipe does that. This eyeliner does wear all day without creasing or smudging. I will be repurchasing this eyeliner and absolutely recommend it.

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Thank you, as always, for reading! xx

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Saplaya K-Beauty Mask Review

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

In the winter months, I like to pamper my skin because all of the forced heat indoors and the harsh cold outdoors leaves even my combo/oily skin needing moisture. That, combined with my love of masking as a part of my self-care, means that in the winter I like doing single-use masks at least once a week. I have heard some people say that they have given up single-use masks because from $1-5 each you could save that money and buy a more expensive skincare item. I do agree with this thought process, and so I stick to very inexpensive single-use masks and now only use them once a week instead of several times each week. On days when I want to pamper but don’t want to use a single-use mask, I like using a scrub, my PMD microdermabrasion tool, or my The Ordinary AHA and BHA solution.

Saplaya K-Beauty Mask Review

I received several Saplaya K-Beauty Masks for Christmas from my mother-in-law and I enjoyed them all. I found them to stay well on my face whether I was relaxing in the tub *OR* running around with a mask on because, #momlife. I did find an assortment set on Amazon which I will link below, but I’ve also seen them at TJMaxx.

My Thoughts

I like masking because I notice that my skin will look brighter and feel softer for a day or so after, and my complexion definitely looks more even although these changes aren’t permanent. I also enjoy that it feels like a tiny bit of luxury on a completely ordinary day.

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Brightening Eye Cream | Tarte Maracuja C-brighter eye treatment

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

With the hustle and bustle of Christmas (I hope you had a wonderful Christmas if you celebrate!) I was staying up late, not sleeping well, and helping Little Loves and Big Love fight the sickness that was being passed around our house. So, cue the dark circles! I was out of my brightening eye cream, so I used some Ultamate Reward Points to grab a jar of the Tarte Maracuja C-brighter eye treatment and today I want to share my thoughts with you now that I’ve been using it for a couple of weeks.

Tarte Maracuja C Brighter Eye Treatment

Tarte’s Maracuja C Brighter Eye Treatment is a vegan eye cream that smooths, hydrates, instantly brightens and fights signs of aging.

Tarte’s C-brighter complex of antioxidant plant extracts claims to fight free radicals responsible for sagging, crow’s feet and puffiness. Light-reflecting particles help to offset the look of dark circles so you can look rested and radiant while the creamy formula is gentle around the eyes with decadent hydration and nourishing essential fatty acids.

Information from Tarte:

  • C-brighter technology: a powerful complex of antioxidant plant extracts (rice bran, mango, and coconut) to help fight signs of aging and free radicals
  • Maracuja: Rich in essential fatty acids and vitamin C for firmer, brighter, smoother skin and maximum hydration
  • Oat Sugars: help remove dead surface cells to smooth and firm skin
  • Vitamin E: natural preservative that also acts as an emollient and antioxidant
  • Vitamin B5: deep moisturizing abilities to hydrate and soothe
  • Adenosine: helps prevent premature signs of aging and improve the appearance of crow’s feet
  • Hyaluronic Acid and Squalene: work in harmony to retain and deliver moisture for optimal hydration and a refreshed, plumped up appearance
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Ophthalmologist-tested
  • Dermatologist tested
  • Cruelty-free

My Thoughts

I have used a couple of other brightening eye creams that I have liked (this one and this one) but I love the consistency (less lotion like, and it feels like a tiny bit goes a long way) and immediate improvement with the radiant light-reflecting particles. I will definitely be repurchasing this product.

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OGX Nourishing Coconut Oil Weightless Hydrating Oil Mist | Review

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

As I’ve been getting ready for various events this holiday season (but no office party, entrepreneur probz) I thought that one product I reach for nearly every time I style my hair, deserved its own blog post: OGX Nourishing Coconut Oil Weightless Hydrating Oil Mist.

OGX Nourishing Coconut Oil Weightless Hydrating Oil Mist

Described on a website of a blend of lightweight coconut oil to nourish strands along with hydrating bamboo extract for softer hair. An infusion of lightweight coconut oil to nourish strands along with hydrating bamboo extract that adds shine and touchable softness

Directions For Use

Apply OGX Weightless Hydrating Oil Mist generously to clean towel-dried hair and style as desired. It can also be applied to dry hair to tame fly-a-ways and add shine throughout your day.

My Thoughts

I use the OGX Weightless Hydrating Oil Mist is a very simple way, so without any fluff, here is it: I spray this on dry hair at the lower 1/3 of my hair, focusing on the ends. I love this product because it takes any split ends or dry ends and makes them look so much better after curling. It completely hides dry ends, and it is the must-do finishing touch for me. I do like the added shine, but I am careful to only use a bit so that my hair doesn’t appear oily.

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Tarte Knockout Tingle Treatment Toner | Worth the Hype?

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

If you pay attention to beauty-hype, you’ve probably heard about AHA a lot in the past couple of years, but what is it?  AHA stands for alpha hydroxy acids, and they are a class of chemical compounds that are made up of a carboxylic acid substituted with a hydroxyl group on the adjacent carbon… Yeah, that. They may be naturally occurring or synthetic. I had heard amazing things about Knockout by Tarte and decided to try it out in place of my regular evening toner. I waited to do this post for MONTHS so I could give you a full review.

About Tarte Knockout Tingle Treatment Toner

 A vegan, skin-tingling toner treatment that acts as a complexion workout in a bottle to help resurface your skin and balance its pH.

Main Ingredients
– Water: Delivers and retains the skin’s natural moisture.
– Salicylic and Lactic Acids: Gently exfoliate, support cell renewal, and clear skin.
– Sulfur, Niacinamide, and Glycerin: Improves the look of fine lines and wrinkles, pores, and redness.

 Knockout Tingling Treatment transforms your skin while you sleep with a 10 percent acid complex. It helps minimize the appearance of pores and control oil with salicylic and lactic acids while working to clarify, soothe, and hydrate with sulfur, niacinamide, and glycerin.

My Thoughts

Reading some of the reviews I noticed people mentioned tingling and highlighted the vinegar scent. I had already been using the Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution by The Ordinary without irritation, so I was not nervous to bump up to a slightly more intense version. I usually roll my eyes when people notice a difference “immediately” but this was a product where I felt like my skin looked better the next morning. When using this I am careful to be sure I do don’t slack with my moisturizing, and I am already religious 365 about my S.P.F. After using this my pores, and I’ve got large pores that get clogged, a lot, look so much smaller and so much more clear. My skin is baby soft, and it has made the overall tone and texture of my skin a ton better. I still get the occasional breakout, but as a whole, my skin looks better and I require less foundation/a little foundation because of this product. I will continue to use this product, and because a little goes a long way it lasts a long time and is worth the price. I do wish the bottle was clear so could see how much I had left (the shake method isn’t that accurate for me!). I purchase my Tarte Knockout Toner at Sephora and try to snag a couple during the VIB sales.

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Drunk Elephant Gift Guide 2019

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

Over the past few years, I have transitioned from spending the bulk of my beauty money on makeup and the latest palettes to investing in skincare. I have spoken before about how much I enjoy Sunday Riley and Drunk Elephant, but if the prices stop you before you even explore the brand, you aren’t alone! I am right there with you! I love the holiday kits for these brands because it gave me an affordable way to dip my toe in but come with large enough sizes that I can have time to see if the product is worth the splurge to me.

Drunk Elephant Precious Cargo

This kit stood out to me immediately because people LOVE Sukari BabyFacial (a 25% AHA + 2% BHA Mask) and this kit comes with four deluxe size samples in addition to the BabyFacial for only $8 more. I do not have this kit, but Santa if you’re ready this, I would be thrilled ; )

This Set Contains:
– 1.69 oz/ 50 mL T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial™ 25% AHA + 2% BHA Mask
– 0.1 oz/ 3 mL Virgin Marula Antioxidant Face Oil
– 0.16 oz/ 5 mL Shaba Complex™ Firming Eye Serum
– 0.5 oz/ 15 mL Lala Retro™ Whipped Moisturizer with Ceramides
– 1 oz/ 30 mL Beste™ No. 9 Jelly Cleanser

Drunk Elephant Shelf Control

I love this set because it is beautifully packaged and it takes the guesswork out of a nighttime skincare routine. This would be a WOW! factor gift for anyone on your list who appreciates high-end beauty and skincare. I also have LOVED the T.L.C Framboos Glycolic Resurfacing Night Serum and this is a great way to try that along with four other products for just $8 more.

This Set Contains:
– 1 oz/ 30 mL T.L.C. Framboos™ Glycolic Resurfacing Night Serum
– 0.27 oz/ 8 mL Virgin Marula Antioxidant Face Oil
– 0.5 oz/ 15 mL Lala Retro™ Whipped Moisturizer with Ceramides
– 1 oz/ 30 mL Beste™ No. 9 Jelly Cleanser
– 0.16 oz/ 5 mL C-Tango™ Multivitamin Eye Cream

Drunk Elephant NightBright

I love this set because it makes a brand like Drunk Elephant accessible to people (myself included!) who otherwise would hesitate because of the high price-point. This is substantial enough to be a standalone gift, but it would also be a wonderful stocking stuffer or as part of a curated gift basket. I have purchased this and will purchase it again.

– 0.27 oz/ 8 mL T.L.C. Framboos™ Glycolic Night Serum
– 0.27 oz/ 8 mL Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil

Have you tried anything from Drunk Elephant? Will you be snagging any of these for yourself or another person on your list?

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