Face

Essence Silky Touch Blush

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I may have just found the pot of gold of blushes.And heres a little secret they are  only $2.99.
The Essence beauty line is sold at Ulta and is known for being very affordable. I recently was on the hunt for a new fall blush and I began to research through my favorite YouTube beauty gruus and I decided to give the Essence beauty line a try,

The Essence Silky Touch Blush is so unique from any other blush I have used. To the touch the blush can almost feel like a cream  but dries into a powder. The pigment is awesome and the staying power is my favorite trait. Personally blush is the first thing to fade when I am wearing makeup but when it comes to the Essence blushes that is not the case. This blush lasted on my cheeks for 6 hours which is un heard of when it comes to blush.

My favorite shade for this fall is Autumn Peach. It’s a coral peach color with a nice sheen to it perfect for the fall months!

Essence Silk Touch Blush $2.99 @ Ulta

Too Faced Born This Way Foundation

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Brace yourselves for the best foundation to hit the shelves all year. Yes it’s a big claim but trust me I have evidence to back it up.

I was browsing the aisles of Sephora searching for some inspiration and I spotted the
Too Faced Born This Way Foundation in a beautiful glass bottle and the packaging just caught me. I quickly got color matched and picked up a sample to use for the week. ( If you didn’t know Sephora gives very generous & free samples).

So I set out to use the foundation and I couldn’t believe my eyes. First off coverage is out of this world a little bit goes a very long way. Your pores? Forget about them they completely disappear with this foundation. Your face will  look flawless almost like it was “born this way”.

The finish of the foundation is youthful and radiant, It is infused with coconut water to give you a natural glow, and naturally replenish moisture levels. The is the best foundation to hit the shelves in 2015. If you don’t believe pick up a sample and see for yourself!

 

Too Faced Born This Way Foundation $39 @ Sephora

Beauty Blender VS. Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge

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We all have heard the praises that the Beauty Blender gets in the beauty community.  It is supposed to be the “miracle sponge that can do it all”. Well I gave in and purchased this $20 sponge and I will admit -yes it is amazing, but it is a $20 sponge. I was determined to find something cheaper that works just as well.

After doing some research I found a lot of companies out there with their own versions of the Beauty Blender. I thought to myself there must be something cheaper. I mean it’s just a sponge right?

So, I went out and purchased the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge. After giving this sponge a try for about a month now I have realized that I’ll pay the money for the Beauty Blender sponge because nothing compares.

The Beauty Blender blends my makeup beautifully and leaves my skin with no streaks, hydrated and flawless. Not only does it blend out foundation but it can be used for concealer , cream blushes or bronzers and for powder products.

So to give the Real Techniques Sponge a fair shot, I used it the same way I would use my Beauty Blender. I put it under water and  squeezed all the excess out. Immediately I could tell a difference on how much water the Real Techniques Sponge held on to. It was harder and did not have the same elasticity as the Beauty Blender. As I used the Real Techniques sponge to blend out my foundation I noticed it was taking away product from my face and that just didn’t cut it for me.

Bottom line the Beauty Blender wins this showdown in my book. Yes I know it’s a $20 sponge  but it works miracles.


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Beauty Blender $19.95 @ Sephora
Real Technquies Miracle Complexion Sponge $5.99 @ Ulta

 

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural

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As the summer days are getting hotter I need a powder that is going to keep my oil at bay but not make me look cakey. My search ended when I came across MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural.

This powder is the most light weight powder I have tried so far. It sets my makeup perfectly and makes it look like my skin. Most powders are visual on top of the skin but the Skinfinish Natural looks just like it says , natural. If you’re looking for a powder to keep your makeup on during these long hot summer days and nights check out the MAC Mineralize Skinfinish line you wont regret it!


$32 @ Nordstrom

Winter Skin Care -Moisture Takeover

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I have fairly normal to dry skin all year-long but once winter hits my dry skin goes into full effect.I also have sensitive skin that can be pron to break outs , so when i say something is working for my skin that means it is fighting all the battles. I was always a one moisturizer type of girl whatever i used in the morning, i used at night. But the day i decided to switch it up-my skin changed forever.

In the morning i use the Olay Fresh Effects Dew Over.  This is a gel based moisturizer that leaves my skin feeling so hydrated all day long.
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For the night time i use the First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydra-Firm Sleeping Cream. This was given to me by my sister in law and i have fallen in love. It is a thicker cream formula that sinks into your skin while you’re sleeping and when you wake up your skin still feels firm and moisturized.
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Olay Fresh Effects Dew Over $14.99 @Target 

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydra-Firm Sleeping Cream. $38 @Dillards

These two products are keeping my skin happy during winter, what are some of your favorite skin care products for these cold months?!

Coconut Oil is the answer for dry + damaged hair

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Jar of organic coconut oil
The answer is Coconut Oil my friends. I recently was having a hard time with dry and damaged hair and being that I am away at school , I don’t have the time or money to get a haircut. I did some research on YouTube + Pinterest to find some quick solutions.

I instantly found many articles talking about coconut oil. I had already used coconut oil for my skin to help with dry patches so i figured it must also nourish dry hair. I personally purchased the organic brand and it is a solid at first but has it warms in your hand it turns into an oil.

I first began to get my  hair damped  then took a decent amount of the oil and distributed it all over my hair from roots to end, put a shower cap on for about 30 minutes and then took a shower and washed my hair as usual.

The results were amazing. I could feel how much softer and smoother my hair was while i was blow drying it + shiny! I highly recommend this if you’re looking to amp up the life of your hair. It’s an inexpensive and natural way with amazing results fast.

Coconut Oil 14.99 @Vitamin World

Nars Sheer Glow

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Okay ladies im gonna keep it real for a second.. I have some pretty dry skin and as the months get colder and the holidays start rolling in the struggle of finding that perfect foundation gets harder and harder. But fear no more I have found it.

I recently heard of the Nars Sheer Glow foundation on YouTube and it had fantastic reviews but the price tag was a little hard for me to adjust too. So I went to my local Sephora store to pick up a sample not once , but twice. That is how good this foundation is. It has amazing coverage and is very build-able and it truly feels and looks like your skin.

It has a beautiful glowing from within  finish and does not bother my sensitive skin – im obsessed.  If you are a dry skin girl like me pick up this foundation and try it our for yourself I promise you wont be disappointed!


Nars Sheer Glow  $45 @Bloomingdales 

NYX Angel Veil Skin Perfecting Primer

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Primer has always been a must for me in my makeup routine. I usually like a medium coverage and I want it to stay all day. But because I have sensitive break out prone skin finding the right primer can be been a difficult task.

I was using the Laura Mercier oil free primer which was working just fine but I was looking for a more affordable product so I did some research and came across the new product from NYX ; The Angel Veil Primer and I am in love.

I already was a big fan of NYX products they never disappoint and are very affordable. This primer is no different it is so light weight and doesn’t have a silicone feel ( which I am not a fan of and neither is my skin) . If you are looking for a flawless complexion to stay all day I highly recommended this product.

Angel Veil Primer 15.99 @ Beauty Encounter