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July’s Star Product

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I am going to start off this post by saying the hype is SO real on the new L’oreal mascara.
All the beauty gurus are talking about Lash Paradise mascara and it’s well deserved.

As always I was a little skeptical about the hype. When a product gets so much buzz in the beauty universe I always wonder is everyone talking about it because it’s good or are they talking about it because everyone else is?

So, I marched myself to Target and purchased the Lash Paradise and I have two words for you- HOLY VOLUME! The wand on this mascara reminds me of the popular Too Faced Better Than Sex mascara. I was always a fan of the Too Faced mascaras volume, but Lash Paradise has taken it to another level. It gives you the length you need and the volume you always desired. There are zero flakes, zero smudging just beautiful lashes all day long.
I highly recommend you head to the closest drug store and grab one…or two.

This is hands down my star product for the month of July, it hasn’t left my lashes yet! Some other products I have been pairing with the Lash Paradise is the Jaclyn Hill palette by Morphe. I promise you if you purchase this eye shadow palette you will not need another one in your life. IT HAS IT ALL! ( seriously, no exaggeration) I also enjoyed some podcasts during the month of July. I have a really long commute to work and podcasts are the only things that keep me sane. If you are a beauty lover you need to listen to Fat Mascara it has all the beauty tips and tricks you need + some interesting interviews!

What was your star product in the month of July? Leave me some suggestions down below

L’oreal Lash Paradise $8.99 @ Target 

L’Oreal Total Repair 5 Damage Erasing Balm

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Lets talk hair. I have been straightening my hair since before I was old enough to hold a blow dryer. I have frizzy , wavy thick hair and I rarely wear it natural ( I know, I know I should own the curls).  Because I am constantly putting heat on my hair I am always on the hunt for new products to reverse the damage I cause.

Conditioners are my best friend. Especially leave-in conditioners and treatments.
The L’Oreal Total Repair 5 Damage Erasing Balm is a miracle worker. Whenever I wash my hair which is about 2-3 times a week (dry shampoo is my other best friend) I try to use a conditioner treatment. I wash my hair like normal and then I use the L’Oreal Erasing Balm and leave it in for 5-7 minutes. This leaves my hair silky, shiny, and frizz free when I blow dry and style my hair.

This treatment has brought life back into my hair and I have repurchased it countless times. If you are looking for something to bring back the shine and life into your hair routine give the Total Repair  line by L’Oreal a try , you wont be sorry!



The L’Oreal Total Repair 5 Damage Erasing Balm

Whats your secret weapon when it comes to hair care?

 

L’oreal Blow Dry It- Dry Shampoo

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I am a huge believer in the dry shampoo gods. My hair is wavy, frizzy and thick so blow drying my hair is a chore and if i find a product that helps me go through that processes less its pure gold to me.

L’oreal’s Bow Dry It Dry Shampoo is gold. First off there is NO white cast. For all of you who use dry shampoo religiously know one of the worst things is having to blend that white cast in so you don’t look like a grandma all day. Also the smell , my oh my the smell is delicious, it smells so fresh. Which is what we want after not washing our hair for two days right?

My biggest issue ive come across with finding the right dry shampoo is the feeling of still having dirty hair after I apply it. The smell and texture of the L’oreal dry shampoo makes me feel as though my hair is freshly washed when im actually on day 3. Not only does the product claim to be a dry shampoo but also a blow dry extender. So it can be used on fresh hair to extend the style and also used in between washes to refresh & extend.

-style tip: after your blow out blast your hair with a shot of cool air to lock your style into place, works wonders I promise!

This dry shampoo works amazing, smells amazing and cuts down the amount of times I have to wash my hair. 10/10 for me!

L’oreal Blow Dry It Dry Shampoo $5.39 @ Walgreens

Whats your holy grail hair product?

#National Lipstick Day

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Happy National Lipstick Day, beauties!

In spirit of this holiday I figured I would share my current go-to lipstick with you all. When I am looking for a lipstick, I want something that is creamy, lasts a long time, and isn’t going to dry out my poor lips. When I find  one that has all three of these qualities, I stick with it and have to brag about it.

L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche Le Matte Lip Colors just hit stores about a month ago and you need to go get these. It is creamy, pigmented, lasts all night long ( I woke up the next morning with a bold lip still on!) and it’s not drying! The color selection is flawless from nudes to bright reds and it is super user-friendly.  The lip crayon has a skinny tip which means no need for lip liner, and it is retractable so you can skip the sharpener.  Easy to manage and long wearing? That’s a winner to me.



L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche Le Matte Lip Color $8.99 @ Walgreens

Strobing – the new highlighting?

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Strobing is the new makeup technique buzzing in the makeup world this summer. Strobing is basically highlighting and skipping the contour. To me, this technique was nothing new because I was never a contour type of girl. And although I think strobing is really just a fancy word for highlighting – I thought I would share my favorite products that give me that “strobed” glow factor.

My first tried and true highlighting product is theBalm Mary Lou Manizer. This is a light champagne shimmer powder that gives the most beautiful glow. Not only can this product be used on the face but it also makes for a beautiful eye shadow. It gives a gorgeous glow without chunks of glitter.

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My second go-to product is a liquid highlighter that I just recently discovered – the L’Oreal True Match Lumi Liquid Glow Illuminator in the shade Golden. I was skeptical about this product at first because it was a little darker than my skin tone, but once applied to my face it instantly gave me a perfect “just back from vacation” bronze. It can be mixed in with your foundation for an all over bronze glow, or it can be layered on top of your foundation for a more precise highlight.

COS33k_1_packAnd if you want an even more intense strobing look , putting a powder on top of a liquid highlighter really brings it up a notch. You will be giving J. Lo’s signature glow a run for its money, I promise.

Although I’m not 100% buying into the hype that strobing is anything new and exciting, I do love what it stands for. I love to hear that people are highlighting their natural features more and opting for a healthier look by skipping the ridiculous chiseled cheek bones.

theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer $24 @ BeautyBridge
 L’Oreal True Match Lumi Liquid Glow Illuminator $12.99 @Walgreens