The Dream Team | How I Achieve Flawless Skin in the Winter

Hey Ya'll!  Happy New Year!!

So I'm sure with all of this crazy weather I'm not the only one who's skin

is freaking out.  

Sooo with smooth skin in mind- I wanted to share my secret to

getting my makeup to look flawless during the winter months when I'm dry

as the Sahara.  

Not today Satan, not today.

First things first- all products will be listed below and the

names are clickable links to said product.  😉

The first thing I do before applying any makeup is put on a generous amount of

my facial moisturizer, Garnier Gel Cream, and I let that soak into my skin

really good before moving onto anything else. 

I also like to fan my face after applying this because it makes my skin feel

really cold, and I like it.  I'm weird like that.

Next up I put 2 drops of the Palmer's Face Oil on my 

Real Techniques Foundation Brush then I apply that to my face.

Starting at my nose, chin, forehead, and under-eyes (my driest spots) 

then working it outward onto the rest of my face.  

Again, give that time to absorb and sink in good.

Once I've done those steps I squeeze about a quarter size amount of

my Garnier BB Cream onto my Real Techniques Sponge and then dab

it all over my face (forehead, cheeks, chin, nose) then slowly pat it into

my skin and all over my face.  

No- I don't experience any issues with it breaking up or looking funky.

I do set my t-zone with a pressed powder (Neutrogena is my fave) and it

works like a charm!

If I didn't do this my makeup would cling and have so much texture.  Gross

I hope this helps any of you struggling with the winter dryness.

Feel free to drop any questions or comments below.👇🏼

Til Next Time...

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Oil Control Makeup | My Summer Foundation Routine

Hey Ya'll!

With hot weather approaching (maybe, maybe not... Global Warming is real y'all) I wanted

to share my Summer foundation routine for controlling my inner grease ball.

I tend to be extremely oily in the warmer/ humid months and have found some rideor die products along the way.

All of these products except the setting spray I've been using for years and swear by!

In this little run down of my routine/ must-haves, I'll be sharing my go-to moisturizer, foundation, bb cream, powder, and setting spray, ALL FOR THAT OIL, along with tips for staying shine free throughout the day... You're welcome.

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel

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This moisturizer is geared towards people with combo oily to oily skin.

It's an oil-free product (which is important if you're already oily) and will reduce & suck up your oil production as well as give you an instantly matte base.

I think this is crucial as a sort of "primer" before my foundation.  For me, it's like a moisturizer and primer all in 1.  (The less products the better!)

I definitely get more oily if I don't use it.

Clinique Stay Matte Foundation in "19 Sand"

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I really love this foundation!

This combined with the moisturizer will keep me matte for pretty much an entire day & night.

My only gripe, it's a bit thick for my preference & difficult to apply soooo I mix it with my

bb cream to thin it out.

This makes it much easier to apply with my beauty sponge and it also doesn't appear cakey.

(Anyone know why they call it cakey?  It doesn't look at all like cake, but there's layers to that shit! haha Omg is that way it's called that??  MAYBE! Cakey isn't what ya want, but actual cake, I could go for that.  Yum)

Garnier Combo to Oily BB Cream "Medium to Deep"

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My holy grail!!!

The lighter shade is all that I wear usually during the winter.

I mix this with my Clinique foundation for a few reasons...

It thins the Clinique out, the bb has SPF, and together they're my perfect summer color.

Dreams do come true you guys!

Neutrogena Shine Control Translucent Pressed Powder

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I use this to set my foundation as well as a touch-up powder for throughout the day.

This powder has "rice protein" and while I'm not totally sure what that is, I'm convinced it's a miracle product sent from the heavens.

I've tried other powders such as the Maybelline Matte + Poreless, but this is my fave for years.

ULTA Beauty Matte Setting Spray

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I picked this up during the winter simply because it said "matte" and had good reviews.

Ulta brand products are usually buy 2, get 2 free, what a steal!

The first couple times I used it I wasn't sold on it and was convinced that they're big fat liars because it actually seemed to make me oilier than before, but after trial and error I've discovered that it has to be applied very sparingly to be effective.

I do maybe 3 sprays to cover my face and no lie, I am matte for the day!

Now, I'm obsessed.

It's a great price and it smells good!

I'm really looking forward to drowning myself in it this Summer. 

Additional Tips:

- Be sure to set that t-zone especially! 

- Don't pack a ton of heavy products on your face.

- Use powder products rather than cream.

- If you want to do highlight, don't add any near balls of cheeks, forehead, etc

it will just accentuate your shininess.

- Use oil- free products and products that mattify or control shine/ oil.

- If you have oily eyelids, be sure to use a lid primer to make your eye shadow last.

Other Face Products I Love During The Summer:

Maybelline Dream Lumi Concealer

Milani baked blush in "Luminoso"

ANY peach lipstick or gloss!  Give me them all

Nars blush in "Orgasm"

Benefit blush in "Dallas", "Dandelion", "Rockateur", and "Coralista"

Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit in "Sun Dipped"

Anastasia Beverly Hills x Nicole Guerriero Glow Kit

Stila eye shadow in "Kitten" - Loreal Infallible shadow in "Iced Latte" is a dupe

Urban Decay eye shadows in "Chopper", "Polyester Bride", "Smog", and "Half Baked"

I hope you guys love this post!
As always feel free to drop me any questions/ comments.

Til Next Time...

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Top 5 Most Underrated Products | Beauty + Skincare

1.  ULTA Brand Clear Brow Gel - Click To Shop

This brow gel is everything you need in your life.  Enough said!

I don't fill my brows in, but they are wild & crazy and this keeps them locked in place

all day errr day!

Probably for days if I didn't wash it off.  lol

I already have a stash pile of backups.

It's not given the love it deserves and I am personally offended that it doesn't have

better ratings on Ulta.com.

2.  Aveeno Positively Radiant Cleansing Pads - Click To Shop

These aren't usually (well sometimes they are) a part of my daily skin routine, but they

are when I'm taking my mask off. *future voice

They're double sided, 1 is bumpy to exfoliate and the other is smooth.

I use them at the end of my little routine, and they're great because they're white and you

can see that your skin is clean, or any additional mess they clean off.

I've repurchased it a shit ton of times and will probably use them for life.

3.  Palmer's Skin Therapy Face Oil - Click To Shop

Face oil is all the buzz these days, and this 1 is such a gem at an affordable price.

I apply it with a Real Techniques face brush and y'all! YESSS!

During the winter, this was a life saver for dry/ chapped skin.

I'm combo to oily skin and I've even worn it under makeup!

It doesn't break me out, it helps blemishes, texture on your under eyes, and solves all of life's problems.  

4.  Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser - Click To Shop

Sooo charcoal on the face, seems a bit suspect, right?? 

But apparently it's great for you.  

I don't really know, but I do know I'm a lover of this face wash and I've repurchased it multiple times.

It's my "step 2" in the life long makeup removing process.

I rub it all over my face and then scrub it with my Sephora dual sided face brush and let me tell you, it works wonders!

I do think if you have any underlying dirt/ blemishes it will pull them to the surface and cause a pimple from time to time, but overall it's awesome and makes my face feel smooth and clean without that gross filmy feeling leftover afterward.

5.  Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Conditioner - Click To Shop

Now..   I use this in a bit of an unconventional way.. Lol

Yes, it's a hair conditioner, but I use it to shave and it's AMAZE BALLS!

I have the shampoo & conditioner and have used them in my hair- while they were

great for dry scalp in the winter, they're so moisturizing that they just leave my hair "too soft", un-manageable, and lifeless.  Ready for the grave I tell you.

I will continue to purchase the conditioner to shave with though.  It's better than any shaving cream or soap I have ever shaved with.  Super moisturizing pre & post shave.

Give it a try for sure!

And there you have it...

My top 5 most underrated products!

I tried to keep this post a bit more short and sweet.

Hope y'all enjoyed.

Til next time...

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Toasted Eyes | Naked 1 Palette + Full Face Details

Hellloooo Lovely People!

I wanted to share a quick rundown of my makeup deets from the other night.

Super simple look and all 1 palette besides a single shadow.

The goods on this full face are below y'all!

*All liquids blended with a Real Techniques Complexion Sponge 

FACE:
Garnier BB Cream for Combo to oily in "Light/Medium" (All over that face.)

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Foundation in "Nude 40" -I like to use this to make my bb cream a bit more full coverage when I'm struggling with blemishes.

Garnier Anti Dark Circle Eye Roller Concealer (Under those eye balls.)

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in "Light" (Under Eyes, Bridge of Nose, Chin, Forehead)

Fit Me Matte + Poreless Translucent Powder (To Set Entire Face)

Laura Mercier Matte Radiance Bronzer in "Bronze 04" (To Bronze Face, Obvi..  Cheek hallows & temples.)

Benefit Cosmetics Blush in "Dandelion & Rockateur" (On my cheekies.)

Anastasia Beverly Hills x Nicole Guerriero Palette "Glo Getter & 143" (Cheekbones & Tip of Nose.)
*Everyday is the full face highlighter challenge, let's be real here.

ULTA Brand Matte Setting Spray (To Set Face, AFTER EYES)


EYES:
Naked 1 Palette -My Ride or Die for Life!
"Naked" (In Crease as a Transition Shade)
"Hustle" (Into the outer v and crease to deepen it up & outer corner of lower lash line into the middle)
"Smog" (Center of the lid, blended into the edge of Hustle & in the center of lower lash line)
"Toasted" (Inner lid, blended into the edge of Smog and on the inner corner of lower lash line)

Stila "Kitten" (Inner corner, inner lid over toasted, lower lash line blended into toasted, and to hilight browbone)
*I used a fluffy blending brush by Sonia Kashuk to blend my crease and blended each shades edges into the next so that the look was seamless.

CoverGirl Black liner on water line

L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara (Top & Bottom Lashes)

Maybelline Falsies Push-Up Drama (Top lashes over the Carbon Black)

ULTA Brand Clear Brow Gel -Gorilla Glue for brows!! AMAZING, only $7.  Ulta brand is usually buy 2 get 2 free.. WOOP!


LIPS:
*There's a lot going on for the lips because I wasn't feeling the liquid lipstick color on me and I'm far too lazy to take it off and start over.

ULTA Brand Lip Liner in "Bare"

NYX Liquid Lingerie in "Corset"

Bare Minerals Butter Gloss in "Groovy" (Over the NYX)

....I still wasn't happy and so I then added Maybelline Baby Lips Gloss in "Lifes a Peach"? I think that's the name... Idk.  Lol  Still not an uber fan of the lips but what are you gonna do?! *shrugs

And that's a wrap!!

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Trying New Products: Hits + Misses

Hey Y'all!!

So I've been trying out some new products lately and wanted to share my thoughts on them! :-)

This is going to be a mix between skin care, hair care, styling, and makeup.

A little variety is always good, right?

Some of these are new to the market and some are just new to me.  

There will be notations next to each product to let you know where I found them. ;-)

1. Bigelow "Mentha" Body Lotion (Bath & Body Works OR Nordstrom)

I really like this lotion.  It makes you feel like you're butt naked in the arctic circle, you've been warned.  I've found it really helps with headaches and my trash sinuses.

2. Vaseline Cocoa Radiant Intensive Care 10x Healing Lotion (Target)

This stuff!  It's a miracle in a bottle.  I've been using the Vaseline Cocoa Radiant line for a while, but this version is new.  The struggle with severe dry skin is real during the winter and this has been a life saver!

3. Aveeno Naturals "Oatmeal & Seaweed" Body Wash (Target)

The smell of this is what attracted me.  It smells SO fresh and delic.  I wouldn't say it's extremely hydrating but overall I like it.

4. Herbal Essences Naked Volume White Grapefruit & Mosa Mint- Shampoo & Conditioner (Target)

I just bought this not too long ago and O M G!  The smell is AHHHmazing.  The mint gives your scalp a slight cooling sensation, but nothing crazy.  As far as  the "volume" aspect, I can see some extrabody at my roots and throughout after washing and not adding any addition products.  I love that it has 0% paraben, colorants, gluten, and silicone because it's great for your hair especially if you get buildup from using a lot of products.  It also has antioxidants, aloe, and sea kelp.  The smell though you guys, incredible!

5. Soap & Glory "The Breakfast Scrub" (Target OR Ulta)

Okay so maybe I am a sucker for smells..  This stuff smells crazy good in a very unique way.  It's an oatmeal/ maple scent.  It's a bit different than a typical body scrub like those from Tree Hut for example, but I like it.  It has this sort of thick, paste-like texture.  Cookie dough is what comes to mind.  Lol  Definitely different than my other scrubs.

6. Garnier Fructis Volume Hairspray (Target OR Ulta)

My go-to hairspray is the Garnier "Full Control", but I picked this up because my usual one was sold out.  I like this.  It definitely makes your hair appear & feel thicker and more volumized without making it look/feel stiff or gross.

7. Laura Mercier Matte Radiance Bronzer in "Bronze 04" (Sephora)

I grabbed this amazing baby a couple months back and MAN!  How did I live without it?

It's such a beautiful & natural all over bronze.  It isn't glittery, but it has this gorgeous sheen to it.  It's pretty light despite the way it looks in the pan and can be built up for the ideal bronze on your skin tone.  Definitely a must in my opinion! 

8. Chapstick Total Hydration Lip Scrub (Target)

So my lips are chapped pretty much all day every day during the winter.  Not sure why, it's just a part of my journey.  This stuff..  I'm not crazy about, I'm not even sure I'm a fan at all to be honest.  For me, it isn't abrasive enough and it has this thick Vaseline like feel to it that lasts on your lips after wiping it away and God forbid you wipe when removing it then it's all over your face.  

For me, I prefer just scrubbing my lips with a clean damp tooth brush.  Works like a charm.

9. L'Oreal Infallible Paints Eyeliner in "White Party" (Target)

This stuff...  It nearly blinded me you guys.

First of all, hardly any color comes off.

Second of all, I know it's called "paints" but man it smells like actual household paint!

Super chemically and it actually made my eyes water.

I tried this on my lower lash line and it was just a total flop!

10. NYX Total Control Drop Foundation (Target OR Ulta)

This foundation seemed so ideal in theory, but after playing with it in store I couldn't even commit to buying it because my inner psychic just knew it was going to be a nightmare.

It's super liquidy, didn't really blend into my skin it more so sat on top of it, and even after being on for a while it didn't really seem to set and would just move around with the slightest touch.  It also clung to small blonde peach fuzz that is usually undetectable.

I'm just not a fan.

That's all I've got for this post. :-)

I hope y'all enjoyed!

Let me know in the comments what products you're loving & hating and what I should try next!!

And please feel free to send me suggestions for future posts you guys would like to see.

:-)

Til Next Time...

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My Holy Grail Hair Products {Care & Styling}

Hey Y'all!

I get sooo many questions about my hair and the products that I use, so I've decided to share all of my secrets today.

My cut, color, and most loved hair care & styling products.

(The products that I use rarely change.  Most of them I've been using for years on years.)

Ps; I use a wide tooth comb.  I never use a brush and I only really comb it when it's wet after washing it.

Is that gross?  Whatevs.

As far as my color..

I have never dyed my hair.  Like ever.

I really love my natural color and am literally terrified to mess with it.

My hair has different tones and highlights on it's own and it gets more from the sun.

So...

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

For my cut/ style.. 

I'm really not too picky about it.

I keep it about collar bone length with tons of layers.

I like the really messy, piecey look right now- I recently learned they're referred to as "deconstructed layers".

So whenever I get a touch-up, I usually get about an inch cut off and my layers re-touched.

Now for products.

I'm going to go in order from washing, styling, etc...

I've been using the L'Oreal Power Moisture for maybe a year or so.

(They've revamped the packaging since this photo, but it's the same product.)

I like it, I don't really get any buildup from it; however, I think it almost moisturizes my hair a little too much. Lol  

I'm not really complaining, my hair is soft as a baby's butt fresh out of the womb.

Given all of the torture I put my hair through, this is practically a miracle worker.

So, I got sucked into trying the new Garnier Whole Blends Line, because they were 2 for $7 at CVS and the smell was nearly orgasmic. 

I got the Honey Treasures set because it's repairing which I felt better suited my hair needs at the moment, with all of the chlorine & sun exposure during Summer.

And because, well, it smells like a tiny slice of Heaven.

So far, I really really LOVE it.

You don't need much, the shampoo lathers so well, and the conditioner is super thick and goes a long way.

My psychic senses tell me I'll repurchase or at least try some of the others in the Whole Blends line.

(These are all Paraben-Free)

I have been using this Garnier leave-in conditioner since I was about 15, literally.

It's just amazing.

Legit makes my hair so soft it won't even stay up in a bun.

I apply it to my wet hair after showering- either before or after I comb my hair.

Before if it's a rat's nest. Haha

This probably isn't ideal to use on dry hair, because it's a thick cream.

Can we say holy grail?!

Never will I ever love a heat protection spray the way I love the John Frieda Heat Defeat.

I actually have a super hard time finding it these days which is traumatizing, but I have located it at Ulta!  I nearly shed a tear.

Ulta for the win!  

I apply this to my wet hair, before I put in any styling products or use my blow dryer.

This John Frieda mousse is everything!

It's another love that I have been using for about 5 years.

It comes out thick, and it stays thick!

It's consistency isn't foamy like most others.  If I had to compare the consistency to something, I'd say cool whip. (Total weirdo, I know) But that's a hard quality to find in hair mousse!!

A little goes a long way, it doesn't make my hair crunchy, or dirty looking.

I use this as I am blow drying my hair.

It's super flexible, but helps build your style.

After applying my heat protectant and mousse, I begin to blow dry my hair with a diffuser.

Once my hair begins to feel slightly dry, but slightly damp, I spray my hair down with this and then continue blow drying until my hair is completely dry.  

Okay..  This product right here, this right here!!!! 

Game changer..  LIFE CHANGER!

I just love it.

I use this once my hair is dry, mostly on the ends of my hair but at the top also for some volume.

It gives a GORG piecey, messy look without making your hair feel powdery or dirty.

This is a product I stock pile.

I have a hard time finding it, so when I do I literally buy every single 1 the store has.

I refuse to live without it.

I first starting using this a couple summers ago for it's humidity control qualities, but now it's apart of my regular routine year round.

It doesn't make your hair stiff or hard, but it holds it incredibly well.

I use this at the very end of my styling routine just to lock everything in place.

Dearly love it.

All Garnier products have that incredible signature smell, I'm obsessed.

So, yeah, those are the keys to my secret chest of hair secrets and without them I just wouldn't be me.

Lol.

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