Showing posts with label Sephora. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sephora. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Quick + Easy Everyday Makeup Routine


Hey Y'all!
So it's been a minute since I posted about makeup so I thought I'd share a quick rundown of my go-to every day routine.
*Disclaimer- I don't wear makeup every day, but if I want to wear a little and I'm in a hurry, this is my jam!
Honestly, even when I'm not in a hurry because ain't nobody got time for all that! *shrugs
Occasionally I'll switch a thing or 2 up- a cream contour or add Stila kitten to my lid, but for 
the most part these are the main products I reach for.
This look is super natural with a little UMPH!

All items will be pictured & linked below as well as a little description of how I use them.  :-)

*The only item not listed is Urban Decay Shadow in "DarkHorse"- I use it to fill in my brows a bit.

1. Clinique Stay Matte Foundation 
Helps control that oil, honey!

2. Garnier Combo to Oily BB Cream
I mix the Clinique & Garnier together for additional shine control.
I'm a grease ball in the summer!
The Clinique is a bit thick, so I mix them to thin it out.

3. Garnier Anti Dark Circle Eye Roller
I apply this first before any additional concealer.

4. Maybelline Fit Me Concealer
I apply this under my eyes after the Garnier roller, as well as the bridge of my nose, chin, and forehead.

5. Neutrogena Shine Control Powder
To set my under-eye and t-zone.

6. Laura Mercier Bronzer
I use this as bronzer on the hallows of my cheeks, forehead, and apply it to my eyelid crease.

7. Nars Orgasm Blush
Obvi where this goes, ain't it? lol
Them cheeks girl!

8. Maybelline Master Highlighter
Cheekbone highlight, tip of nose, and a little above my brows.

9. L'Oreal Lash Paradise Mascara
Apply this gem to my top & bottom lashes.
Seriously guys, soooo good!  It's been replacing my Carbon Black lately. Say whaaat?!

10. Maybelline Falsies Push-Up Drama Mascara
I apply this to my top lashes over the L'Oreal just to make them a bit bolder.

11. L'Oreal Colour Riche Balm in "Nourishing Nude"
Love this stuff!  Super natural color & moisturizing!



Annnnd you're done.
Hope you guys enjoyed!!
Til Next Time...
Xo,
Terin


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Thursday, July 20, 2017

Sephora Collection Citrus Brush Cleaner | Review + Demo

Retails for $11.50 at Sephora
4.0 OZ
Paraben Free
Claims to clean & condition dirty makeup brushes without soap or water.
Can be found here.


Hey Ya'll!
So I decided to give this a try after an Ulta MUA told me she swears by the Parian Secrets formula.
The Sephora Collection brush cleaner is actually a collab with Parian Secrets and is the exact same formula just packaged differently.
You can find the original Parian Secrets cleaner online in various sizes for more reasonable prices, but I opted for Sephora's because it was easier to get a hold of and is in a handy dandy spray bottle.

So... Does it really work??
HECK YES!!!!
I am completely and utterly obsessed.  I'm really not quite sure how I ever lived without this stuff and I'm not sure I'll ever wash my brushes with soap and water ever again.. lol
2 sprays is all you need even on larger powder brushes, swirl the brush on a paper towel and it comes clean..
So clean that all of the junk that comes off of it may scare you.
It has a fresh Citrus smell (which I love) and leaves my brushes super duper soft.
This cleaner is quick drying, but does leave your brush a little damp afterward so I wouldn't recommend using it and then going in to do your makeup right away.  
Granted your brushes won't be as clean as if you scrubbed them with soap & water, I've found the foundation brushes are the hardest but it definitely gets majority of my brushes totally clean.
It's great as a spot cleaner in between 'real' washes.
*Demo below cleaning a foundation brush..


Another thing I use this for is to clean my foundation mixing pan.
I have such a hard time cleaning that darn thing with soap & water but just a half spray of this stuff and it wipes clean.

Overall, I definitely recommend this little miracle product.
I think this size bottle would last the average person quite a while.
I haven't even put a dent in mine and am already planning on purchasing back ups.
So go run, don't walk.
You need it.
Right now.
:-)


Til Next Time...
XO,
Terin


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Sunday, November 20, 2016

2016 Christmas Gift Guide: For Her 🎅🏼🎄🎁


1. Twisted Peppermint Gift Set (My favorite winter scent from B&BW.)
5. SO Critter Slipper Socks (On my wishlist)
6. The Christmas Penguin Bubble Bar (I love LUSH plus this is the cutest thing ever.)
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9. Women's Plaid Blanket Scarf (I have this in a different color and LOVE it.)

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I thought I'd throw together a quick list of some perfect gift ideas.
These picks are at all different price points, some could even be adorable stocking stuffers, perfect for that "special lady" or a family member.
I often hear that I'm "so difficult to shop for" so I thought I'd give a few ideas to help others struggling with the same dilemma. 
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Til next time.
XO,
Terin


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Sunday, May 1, 2016

Dry Brushing: Benefits & How To

Sephora Dry Revive Dry Body Brush $14.00 -Click Here


Okay, so Dry Brushing is a new addiction of mine.  
I had never heard of it until recently, and it's ridiculously underrated in my opinion.
First of all, I LOVE to exfoliate.  My face, my body, exfoliate it all!
I dry brush everyday before I shower and have definitely noticed positive changes in my skin.
My skin overall feels softer, firmer, and I've noticed cellulite reduction.
So let me give you the 411....

What Is It?
Dry Brushing is the technique of using an abrasive brush to brush your dry skin prior to showering. 
(You want to do it before showering so that you can wash the dry/ dead skin off)
Typically starting at your feet, working upward, and brushing in circular motions.
As you brush, you skin will most likely turn a little red, that's normal and a good sign.
Personally, I need to turn red and/ or it hurt a little to feel like it's doing something.
I'm weird that way.

What Does It Do?
Dry brushing majorly helps your lymphatic system.  It can improve circulation, tighten skin, reduce cellulite, release toxins trapped in the skin, and unclog pores.

What Do I Need?
All you need is a natural (not synthetic) boar bristle brush.  I originally started with one I purchased at Target; however, I felt the bristles weren't abrasive enough.  So I went and got the Dry Revive brush from Sephora and I am OBSESSED.  
I prefer this brush vs others with handles and such because it's super easy to control and fits easily in the palm of your hand.




I hope you all enjoy this post and let me know if you decide to try out Dry Brushing!
As always, feel free to drop me any questions.

Til next time.
XO,
Terin


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Monday, February 15, 2016

My Skin Care Routine

Hey y'all!  So this post is going to be dedicated to skin care..  Finally, right??  
I'm going to be sharing my routine and favorite products.  :-)  
I try to keep it as simple as possible.  You don't need a ton of products, just a few good ones.
I have normal to oily skin.. More so oily.
All products will be linked per ush.
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First thing's first, these are the products I use on a daily basis.  
Vaseline Cocoa Radiant Lotion - Click Here
Bio Oil - Click Here
Garnier Clean + Daily Scrub - Click Here
Garnier Moisture Renew Gel-Creme - Click Here
Clean & Clear Spot Treatment - Click Here
Garnier Anti Puff Eye Roller - Click Here
Sephora Dynamic Duo Face Brush - Click Here
(I don't wear makeup daily, so the products I use for removing & cleansing my face after makeup will be featured below.)

I cleanse my face daily while showering.  My go-to face wash is the Garnier daily scrub, because I have combo to oily skin and feel the need to exfoliate every day to avoid buildup. This face wash has mint in it, so it makes your face feel cold and tingly..  I'm not sure why, but I love that.  
I rub some all over my face and then use my Sephora face brush..  I rotate sides on different days, I only use the brush side 2-3 times a week to avoid skin irritation.  The pink side is less abrasive than the brush side.  

After showering, I use bio oil in any extra dry areas..  Bio Oil is also great for stretch marks, scars, and preventing ingrown hairs.  It's a holy grail product in my opinion.  I've been using it for over 3 years.  

I moisturize my whole body with the Vaseline Cocoa Radiant Lotion.  I really love the Cocoa Radiant line, I use quite a few of the products, and love them all.  I love the smell of cocoa butter and think that this lotion is super moisturizing.  I use it daily after showering.  

The Garnier eye roller and Clean & Clear spot treatment I use as needed.  The Garnier eye roller is amazing if your eyes are a little puffy or swollen from not enough sleep or even if you've been wearing eye makeup a lot your lids can get a little swollen or irritated, I use it for that too..  The spot treatment is pretty self explanatory, I use it to spot treat any breakouts before applying my facial moisturizer.  
A spot treatment type product is a staple in any facial routine, because let's be real, there's no woman on Earth so flawless that she doesn't breakout around "that time" of the month.. And by "that time" I mean the dreaded time when you hate everyone and pretty much want to die.  :-)
I use the green Moisture Rescue Gel-Creme, which is for "normal skin", I've also tried the pink version for "dry" skin and really can't tell a difference between the 2.  So I go for the green because mint is my favorite color, obvi.  
I prefer gel face lotions because I am typically oily and it helps prevent additional oil and breakouts.  :-)
Also, sitting here typing it, I really am not sure why it's called a "Gel-Creme", it's a gel..  


Now...  When I am wearing makeup, I always clean my face first in the shower.  I use the pink side of my face brush prior to doing my makeup, because I will use the brush side when taking it off.  You don't want to over exfoliate your skin because it can cause it be more oily and/ or breakout.  

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel - Click Here

I really love the Clinique Moisturizing Gel.  The Gel version is for oily skin and it's AHHHHMAZING!!!  I use this to moisturize before applying my makeup, especially in the summer it does a killer job at controlling my oil throughout the day.  

Neutrogena Hydrating Makeup Remover Towelettes - Click Here

When it's time to remove my makeup... :'( Such a sad time.
I start with these Neutrogena wipes, they get off majority of my makeup and don't irritate my skin. 

After, I use my Garnier face wash & Sephora face brush to deeper clean my skin and pores, because there is ALWAYS some makeup hanging on for dear life after using a remover wipe.  ;-)  
It's super important to always wash your face, using a remover wipe isn't enough!  Please believe me!  

Aveeno Positively Radiant Cleansing Pads - Click Here

After I wash my face, I use these Aveeno pads to just go over my face 1 more time, and grab anything that may be left on my face.  They are pre-moistened, 1 side of the pad is smooth, and the other is bumpy to lightly exfoliate.  I typically only use these when cleaning my face after wearing makeup.  I picked these up to try as that "third step" that isn't too harsh on my face, and I have been using these for a couple weeks and so far I really like them.  I can already tell a difference in the size of my pores!!  That's major.    
Once I rub my face some with each side of the pad, I rinse my face then pat it dry with a towel.  
After cleaning my face I moisturize with my Garnier Face Moisturizer, or the Clinique one if I am having a breakout or feeling more oily than usual.  


That's pretty much it for my routine and the products I use constantly.  I'm going to drop a few of my other skin care favorites right below...  I don't use them all of the time, but I love them all the same!
:-)

Vaseline Cocoa Radiant Spray Moisturizer - Click Here
Vaseline Cocoa Radiant Body Gel Oil - Click Here

These 2 were moisturizing saviors for me this past summer.  With tanning, swimming, and the humidity my skin was feeling thirsty!!  This body gel gave my skin life!!!  It makes your skin so soft and shiny.  It does leave you feeling a little "oily" or "greasy" so I don't pack it on, I just do a light layer.. I've even used it this winter.  It's so good!  I've also used it as a "skin treatment" type thing...  I applied it after a late night bath and then slept with it on...  It worked wonders.  

The spray lotion is basically my "lazy go-to".. Lol..  Don't judge me.  
If I'm in a rush (because I am always late to everything) or don't feel like taking the time to rub lotion in, I use this.  
I just spray it and it rubs in super fast..  Simples

Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser - Click Here

I use this occasionally if I am feeling like my pores are clogged or there's buildup on my skin.  I haven't used it much since I started using the Aveeno pads, but this use to be my first step in cleansing my face of makeup.  


Annnnd that's all folks!!  Haha
I hope y'all find this helpful/ informative.  These products and routine have worked well for my sometimes sensitive and overly oily skin.  
If you're sensitive and can breakout easily, definitely try Garnier.  Their products were the only thing my face liked for a while.  

As always, any questions or suggestions you can drop in the comments below or in a private contact form from the nav bar!  :-)
I would love to hear from readers.  

XO,
Terin
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