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...

XO,

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Top 10 for Dry Skin

Hey Hey Hey!!!

You read the title so you know what's going down in this post.

First though... Let's take a moment to admire the title. 😊👆🏼

Quite the clever gal, huh?? 

I actually made it up by complete accident when I was saving

my cover photo... Anyhow....

Let's get to the good stuff.

*Majority of these products can be found at your local drugstore

or Target (target is my jam)!

I'm all about affordability and accessibility.  

(I just made that up also- I don't even know if affordability is a word.)

1.  Soap & Glory "The Breakfast Scrub"  -Click Here to Shop-

The smell y'all!  It's really the only reason I caved and bought it.

I don't care, it's the truth...  It's a really nice scrub though.

Pretty typical- gets rid of the dead skin and what not.

Oh did I mention how good it smells?

2. Tone "Mango Splash" Body Wash  -Click Here to Shop-

I've been using this stuff for YEARS.  Years on years.

Not sure about the mango- it used to be called coconut something

and it still smells exactly the same sooo yeah.

Anyways it's really amaze balls and super affordable. 

I stock pile this stuff!

3.  LUSH "Ocean Salt" Scrub  -Click Here to Shop-

Good golly miss Molly!  A part of me wishes the sales rep

at Lush had never given me a sample of this amazingness because now

my life cannot go on without it.

I only use this on my face but it is marketed as face + body- it does

wonders for my face!  It smells (and tastes.. is that weird?) amazing.

It has VODKA, limes, salt.. so basically it's a margarita for your face.

It exfoliates and tones and I swear it makes me a better person as well.. 

*Make sure you buy the original!  The self-preserving version has honey

and that's not so great on ya face trust me- I tried it.

4.  LUSH "Bubblegum" Lip Scrub  -Click Here to Shop-

I have their "chocolate" lip scrub but I couldn't find a good stock 

photo of that so here's the bubblegum! LOL

I imagine they all work the same.  This tiny jar will probably

last you at least half your life.  No joke.  It's an all natural

product so you can literally eat it if you want (which I do sometimes).

Don't judge me.

I love using this when I have chapped lips but also when I wear 

liquid lipstick (before & after) because it helps prep your lips

and also helps remove all the leftover product that's hanging on for dear life

when you're removing your makeup.  

5.  Palmer's "FACE" Skin Therapy Oil  -Click Here to Shop-

La la la la; do do do do do ohhhh.. Cause loving you has made

my life so beautiful. 

I've mentioned this before on my blog..

I live for products that are great and affordable.  

I apply this with a makeup brush to dry patches on my face usually before

bed and find that it really helps soothe dry or chapped skin.

I've also applied it all over my face and neck as moisturizer as

well as under my makeup during the winter.  It's a blue ribbon product.

*Fun side note..  I experienced some breakouts while undergoing laser

hair removal and this really helped!  It reduced the size, redness, and helped

get rid of them all together.

6.  Simple Moisturizing Face Wash  -Click Here to Shop-

So I got a sample size of this with my last re-up of my makeup remover wipes.

I assumed I wouldn't like it because I have pretty oily skin and feel the need to

exfoliate nearly ever day; however, I was wrong and I'm so glad I was!

I've since re-purchased the full size bottle of this and use it nearly every day

which is major because if you know me- I'm ride or die for my Garnier face

wash.  

So the Simple brand is geared towards being "kind to your skin" it has

vitamins B5 & E and claims to cleanse throughly without being harsh.

All of which I believe to be true.  It's really cool because it cleans and

moisturizes my face without making me any more oily than usual.

It also has a faint fresh scent.  (Not clean cotton scent but just clean.) Love!

7.  Yes to Coconuts Lip Balm  -Click Here to Shop-

I'm coo coo for this cocoa balm!

Seriously..  It's the best chapstick/ lip balm I have EVER used

and I'll probably never buy any other product.  Immediately after

trying this the first time I knew I was in love and ordered 5 more!

It's constantly sold out at my Target (I think that says something).

I keep these things everywhere!  Bedside, purse, vanity, you name it!

It has a soft coconut scent and is SOOO moisturizing.

A huge bonus for me is if your lips are chapped it won't cling

to those dry areas and make your lips feel or look gross.  MAJOR

If you try nothing else off this list please try this..

Or actually don't because I already have a hard enough time finding this gem.

Lol

8.  Garnier Moisture Rescue Gel Creme  -Click Here to Shop-

Another tried & true.  I've been using this stuff for years.  I love how

light-weight it is on my skin- feels like I'm bare faced.

The mint version is for "normal" skin and their pink version is for dry skin-

I've personally tried them both and don't see a difference between the 2 so obvi

I opt for the mint because it's my favorite color.

Girl logic.

No scent, the gel feels cool to your skin, and looks great under my makeup!

I ALWAYS apply this before doing my makeup- unless it's summer time

then I use a Clinique gel creme that controls oil.

9.  Vaseline "Cocoa Radiant" Body Gel  -Click Here to Shop-

So #9 & #10 go hand in hand.  Literally.  

I mix them.  Talk about the DREAM TEAM.

When I'm feeling dry or even if I have a sunburn- I'll pump some

of the lotion into my hand then a squeeze of this gel (oil) and mix them in my hand

then apply all over my body.  AMAZING!

I have also used this stuff alone.  It's a bit heavy and will for sure leave ya greasy

so beware, but it's really good!!!

It's also a great foot treatment. Lol  I smother my feet in it and then put on socks.

10.  Vaseline "Cocoa Radiant" Body Lotion  -Click Here to Shop-

Again.. Hand in hand..  I use this lotion even if I don't use the body gel.

I apply this daily after I shower.  It never leaves me feeling greasy and doesn't

give me that heavy feeling that some lotions do.  I'm super sensitive to most smells

(which is why I don't really use specialty lotions from places like B&BW) and

I find that this isn't so over powering that I get a headache from it and after a while 

I don't really smell it at all.  It also doesn't clash with any of my perfumes.

If you haven't noticed I live for coconut anything but if you aren't a fan

there's a lot of different versions & scents of this lotion so don't let that

keep you away.  😊

That's all y'all.. Omg again with the rhyming. 

I hope you guys enjoyed & hope you can fight off the dreadful

dry skin this time of year!

Til next time...

XO,

Terin

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3 Steps for a Flawless Complexion

Hey ya'll!

For today's post I wanted to share 3 easy steps to a flawless complextion- 
with the help of some makeup of course.  😉

I strongly strongly urge everyone to have a good skincare regimen 
in place because let's face it- there's some things that not even makeup 
can help.  I think that skin care is paramount, with the right skincare 
routine you could possibly take over the world and wouldn't even need 
makeup to do so.

(I'll touch on that another day.)

Now for a good appearing complexion with makeup...

Ever heard "if you can't tone it, tan it?"

Well that statement is true about most things in life.  
Life is just better with a tan and far more sexual.
So that my friends is where a good self tanner comes into play.

Personally, Million Dollar Tan is my favorite brand that I've tried.

My 2 favorite tanning products are their 
Cabana Tan Extreme & Mermaid Mouse.

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*My Self-Tanning Routine Can be Found HERE

Now once you've got yourself all sexified with your fake tan you can 
add makeup to the recipe at any time.

My top 2 recommendations are as follows:

1. Color Correcting (as/ if needed) 

*My choice pictured above can be found HERE

2. A good foundation/bb cream/cc cream & concealer

*My go-to products pictured above can be found HERE and HERE

For color correcting, you can choose whichever 
products/ colors you like that apply to your trouble areas.

Each color helps a different problem.  
I believe the concept is whatever the color is- it combats it's opposite
on the color wheel.  (Don't quote me though.)
There are multiple color correcting products on the market both high 
end and drugstore, most are in a palette form and need a brush to apply 
which is why I opted to share the Maybelline versions.  
They're in a convenient twist up stick w/ an applicator tip. SCORE

Now if you are at all familiar with my blog you know 
I am ride or die for the Garnier Oily to Combo BB Creams.  
First foundation type product I ever bought and have it in every shade!
I try other things and sometimes mix Garnier with another product but at the 
end of the day I always come back to my first true love.
With that- I use the Garnier anti dark circle eye roller.  I don't personally 
feel I have dark circles (although I probably will soon) but I just love this 
concealer.  The roller ball feels cool to the skin and the product itself is so 
creamy and easy to blend.  
True match made in Heaven if there ever was 1, but feel free to use whatever 
you enjoy and feel comfortable with...


And that's all folks!
Afterwards go about the rest of your makeup however you usually would with 
your favorite products or perhaps some new goodies you picked up.. 
Your choice.  
Be sure to let me know your favorite tips & tricks for a 
flawless complexion below.

I hope you all enjoy this post (if you don't I'll cut you).

Til Next Time....
XO,
Terin

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Favorite Drugstore Makeup Products

So today I want to share, you guessed, my drugstore favorites!You're shocked aren't you?These are all products I own and truly love & pretty much believe my life can't go on without.Just wanted to point out that I didn't throw together a random list of affordable products, I own them all and it just happens to be a plus that they're on the more affordable side. :-)Some are cult classics and others are what I consider hidden gems.

1. Rimmel Lip Liner in "Eastend Snob"

-Click Here to Shop-

A true love of mine.  It's just the perfect "your lips but better" color.

The staying power, YALL, amazing.. 

2. ColourPop Liquid Lipstick in "Clueless"

-Click Here to Shop-

This isn't technically a "drugstore" product but it's at a drug store price point.

A near perfect dupe for Anastasia Beverly Hills "Dusty Rose", it's super gorgeous

and great all year round!

3. Garnier BB Cream for Oily to Combo Skin

-Click Here to Shop-

If you know me at all or have read any other blog post of mine then you know this is

just the dear dear love of my life.

I have the light/medium & the medium/deep- love them both.

4. Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge

-Click Here to Shop-

I'm not a huge fan of using brushes to blend liquids.

I just feel like total Betty Crocker aka the dreaded cake face queen.

So this is my go to.  BB creams, concealer, all those liquids!

5. Maybelline Fit Me Concealer

-Click Here to Shop-

I've heard this is a good dupe for the Nars concealer.  

Can't speak on that myself; however, I do love this stuff. 

I own a few shades and haven't been disappointed yet.

6. L'Oreal Infallible Eye Shadow in "Iced Latte"

-Click Here to Shop-

TOTAL DUPE ALERT... Stila Kitten!

Hello, best dupe ever.. Like ever..

I own this & the Stila and honestly some days this is more pigmented!

So gorgeous all over the lid.

7. Neutrogena Shine Control Powder

-Click Here to Shop-

Amazing. Done. Go get it.

I've tried other setting powders but this is my old faithful that I keep going back to.

It's like a man..  You're comfortable naked around him and you just always go back.

It does wonders in the summer for controlling all my grease and never looks cakey!

8. Maybelline Master Highlight in "Molten Gold"

-Click Here to Shop-

Maybelline killed it with this one you guys!  Amazing formula.

Seriously such a gorgeous highlight.  I just want to swim in it.  Also makes for a gorgeous lid color.

If you're on the more fair side this may not be for you but with a tan, AHHHHHMAZING.

9. ULTA Lipliner in "Bare"

-Click Here to Shop-

I picked this up on a whim..  Ulta always has that buy 2 get 2 free deal (or whatever it is)

so I was just grabbing things.  

I really love this nude.  It looks so natural and applies like a dream.

10. ULTA Matte Makeup Setting Spray

-Click Here to Shop-

So..  This stuff..  I'm really not even sure where to begin.

I could bathe in this..  I kind of want to drink it..  Okay, maybe I'm getting carried away.

But I love it!

This was a trial & error product but once I figured it out, I'm obsessed.  

You have to spray it very sparingly, too much and it'll make you seem oilier than usual.

I'll likely never buy a high-end setting spray again.

Seriously y'all, this stuff is better than my All Nighter by UD.

It also smells really good..  Double win.

11. Wet n Wild Lipstick in "Fergie Daily"

-Click Here to Shop-

The most perfect brown-toned nude I own.  Not kidding.

It blends into my natural lip color so perfectly.

It isn't too brown and doesn't have a pinky undertone.  It's perfect.

Simply perfect.  

12. ULTA Clear Brow Gel

-Click Here to Shop-

So, I've seen that this has mixed reviews on the Ulta website... DO NOT let that deter you!

Again, that damn 2 for 2 special got me.  Lol

I really needed something to tame my wild brows though and this stuff is like gorilla glue.

Love it.

I remove it the same as I do all my other makeup and never have an issue. 

13. Milani Baked Blush in "Luminoso"

-Click Here to Shop-

Possibly the most gorgeous drugstore blush you could ever own.

If you only own 1 blush, it should be this 1.

It isn't too intense and super buildable.

Beautiful on any skin tone and just adds a very subtle sheen.

And there you have it..  My must-have products from the drugstore and it's my strong opinion that you must have them too!  So run, don't walk.:-D
Til Next Time...XO,Terin

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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...

XO,

Terin

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Christmas Eve Glam 💄💋

Hey y'all!

Today I'm sharing a quick rundown of my Christmas Eve glam.  

I got so many compliments and questions so I wanted to share the deets.  ☺

*I self tanned the night before with Million Dollar Tan Mermaid Mousse Extreme

 - Use code TERINTAN20 for $$$ off your order on their site.

Face:

- Palmer's Skin Therapy Face Oil (Applied all over face with a brush prior to any makeup.)

- Garnier BB Cream for Combo to Oily Skin in "Medium/Deep"

- Garnier Under-Eye Roller Concealer in "Light"

- Maybelline Fit me Concealer in "10 Light" (Under eyes, bridge of nose, chin & center of forehead)

- Revlon PhotoReady Face Illuminator in "100 Bare Light" (Cheek Bones, tip of nose & chin)

- Maybelline Fit Me Powder in "Translucent" (To set t-zone and under-eyes.)

- Benefit Hoola Bronzer (To contour cheeks & forehead)

- Benefit "Coralista" & "Dandelion" Blush

- Anastasia Beverly Hills "Summer" & "Moonstone" (Cheekbone & nose highlight)

*All liquid products blended w/ a damp Real Techniques beauty sponge.

Eyes:

- Urban Decay Original Primer Potion

- Morphe 35N Shadows (Brow bone, crease, outer v & lower lash line)

1- Brow bone highlight 

2&3- Crease as transition shades

4&5- Crease over transition shades

6&7- Outer V built up until dark enough, then more of 4 & 5 over outer v and blended into crease

5,6,&7- Lower lash line outer corner to center of eye

- L'Oréal Infallible Shadow in "Iced Latte" (Lid)
- Urban Decay "Polyester Bride" (Inner corner highlight)
- L'Oréal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara (Top lashes)
- L'Oréal Telescopic Shocking Extensions Mascara (Bottom lashes)
- Maybelline The Falsies Push-up Drama Mascara (Over top & bottom lashes)


Lips:

- Rimmel Exaggerate Lip Liner in "Red Diva"
- Colour Pop Matte Liquid Lipstick in "Ribbon"

Hope you guys enjoy!

If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment!

Til next time...

XO,

Terin

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