Rare Beauty Dewy Liquid Blush, in Hope, is a warm-toned, medium pink liquid blush. The formula has a very fluid consistency and is lightweight. I found this blush very easy to work with. It has a lip gloss like applicator.
It glides on easily over foundation or bare skin. I was able to apply the blush very evenly and it blended well. The blush gives a dewy finish and has a very hydrating formula.
It feels almost weightless when applied. This hydrating formula gives you a good bit of time to blend out before it dries. The formula is highly pigmented. One drop goes a long way. The Rare Beauty Dewy Liquid Blush is definitely worth the buy.
The Haus Labs foundation contains 20 plus nourishing ingredients like squalene and hylauronic acid. It also includes arnica to reduce redness. Who doesn’t love makeup that makes your skin look pretty while protecting and improving it?
There are so many shades to choose from for all skin colors and tones. I was able to find the perfect shade to blend seamlessly into my skin. I recommend going into the store to find your match.
The coverage is buildable. This foundation gives off a dewy finish that lasts all day. It leaves your skin slightly glowing. The end result, is the perfect amount of dewy without being too over the top.
The foundation glides on flawlessy with my beauty blender. I can get a medium coverage with a natural look. Haus Labs foundation has a weightless moisturizing feel.
This foundation is great for most if not all skin types. Especially for dry skin. You can find this product online or in stores at Sephora.
Nars radiant creamy concealer comes in 16 shades. It is a liquid concealer with buildable coverage. It provides full coverage, but it does not look flat on the skin. I was easily able to find a shade to match me perfectly.
The product has a nice creamy consistency, yet it is lightweight. You do not need too much product. The concealer can nicely be layered on top of foundation. It does provide enough coverage to be used as a light foundation as well.
After purchasing this cult classic, I can see why so many love it. I found it does not cake. I put it on in small dots and blend it with my beauty blender. The concealer covers any redness you might have. I am always on the hunt for a good concealer or foundation. This one may be my favorite concealer to date.
A while back, if you told me I needed a silk sleep mask, it would of been on the bottom of my list of things to purchase. Now, I am a firm believer in sleeping with silk. My silk sleep mask and silk pillowcases are not only comfy and cool, but neccessary to the health of my skin and hair.
For a while now, I have been getting eyelash extensions. I had purchased a contour sleep mask not made of silk to protect my lashes. I found the mask to be itchy and it felt rough on my skin. After learning, how silk would absorb less of my skincare products and help my skin retain its moisture, I began searching for a silk one.
After lots of research, I decided to purchase the Slip silk contour sleep mask. The contour allows the mask to not touch my eyes or lashes and the silk is so soft I hardly feel like I have anything on. The strap is comfortable and has enough give that it doesn’t crease my hair.
The sleep mask is pure silk inside and out, some are not. The patented slipsilk is made of the highest (6A) long fiber mulberry silk. The sleep mask has a thickness of 22 momme. The higher the momme, the better.
I also love that Slip uses non toxic dyes. The sleep masks come in an array of beautiful colors. I purchased the violet moon sleep mask that was on sale in a Beauty Sleep over set. The set included, 1 large moonflower slipsilk scrunchie and 1 black slipsilk skinny scrunchie along with the violet moon sleep mask. This was a limited edition set, but I was more than happy to use the slipsilk scrunchies on my long hair.
Ladies and gents, I do not ever see myself going back to a regular sleep mask. You cannot beat a high quality silk sleep mask. Invest in yourself and selfcare. You wont regret it.
In 2015, the first Kylie Jenner Lip Kit was launched. Kylie Cosmetics has since expanded its brand into much more including skincare. I have to admit, I had yet to try the lip kit everyone raves about. I thought it may of been a bit overhyped until recently.
I purchased my first Kylie Jenner Matte Lip Kit in Posy. For a little over thirty dollars, you get the liquid matte lipgloss and a lip pencil to match. That is a decent price point considering many lipglosses are a little under or over that. Plus you have to usually buy the lip pencil seperate.
The instructions say to line your lips first then apply the lipgloss. The lip liner is soft and easy to apply. It did not smudge and feels nice on the lips. The matte lipgloss was also easy to apply. It went on smoothly and dried quickly. I immediately fell in love with the color Posy. Its a nice soft pinkish mauve.
Now, I do believe that the lip kits are not overhyped. They are at a decent price point. The product is good quality and the lip kits come in some beautiful shades.
I was kindly gifted the Dr. Teal’s Shea Sugar Scrub from Influenster and Dr. Teals. This is an exfoliating sugar scrub. Exfoliating your skin sloughs away any of your extra skin cells that are left over after new ones are regenerated on a daily basis as skin cells renew. This keeps our skin brighter and gives it that glow. Exfoliation can also stimulate collagen production which can keep the skin looking younger and firmer.
Therefore, if you didn’t know before, these are a few of the benefits of exfoliation. So, now you can understand why I was excited fo try the Dr. Teals Shea Sugar Scrub. Exfoliating your skin a few times a week is a great habit. I would reccomend doing so once per week, working your way up.
The scrub felt great on my skin. I applied the scrub gently in circular motions massaging into my skin in a warm bath. The scrub is thick and gritty of course. However, it is not a dry scrub or watery. It lathers on nicely. The scent was very pleasant. After rinsing and slathering on some Dr. Teals collagen lotion, my skin feels amazing.
Vegamour Gro Lash Serum is a plant based serum with natural ingredients to help promote longer, thicker lashes. There is only one FDA approved lash serum, Latisse that many swear by. However, it has the potential of some very unwanted side effects along with general eye irritation and discomfort. Now there are many over the counter lash serums that are all the rage, but they too can cause these side effects. Unlike, Latisse though, these brands do not have to mention the potential side effects. A lot of the problem is caused by prostaglandins. Some, eye lash serums will list these way down the line in the ingredients.
Personally, risking my eye health did not outweigh the benefit of longer, fuller lashes. But, after a while of having eyelash extensions and coming across someone who did them improperly, I had brittle damaged lashes. I decided to take a break from lash extensions and get my lashes in better shape. Vegamour Gro Lash Serum, seemed to fit the bill of a lash serum I felt good about using. It does not contain prostaglandins or any of the nasty ingredients I wanted to avoid.
I am going on week three of use and my lashes seem stronger and thicker. I do not notice a huge difference in lash length but did not expect that from a natural lash serum. I am getting the results I expected. My lashes are being conditioned and repaired.
I use the lash serum twice daily. In the morning I apply at the lash line after cleansing. Then I let it dry before applying any makeup. At night, I do the same minus any makeup. There has been zero irritation around my eyes. I intend to continue to use this product even with lash extensions. If you want healthier, thicker lashes without the pesky side effects then I definitely recommend Vegamour Gro Lash Serum.
This MAC mascara claims to give you lash extension level length with 5mm fibers. These fibers attach to each individual lash to volumize and condition for all day wear. I am sold on the lash conditioning aspect with a Crystal Elixir Powder, an olive oil derivative, and natural waxes to condition the lashes. After wearing lash extensions, I am always looking for products to repair and condition my lashes.
The mascara did glide on nicely and slightly lengthened my lashes. If you are looking for a more subtle look then you would love this mascara. I was looking for a more dramatic effect. The mascara still performed well. I will continue to use my tube to get the conditioning benefits.
The mascara can be slightly stubborn to remove. I recommend blotting gently with a good gentle eye makeup remover at the end of the day. I always give my lashes a good cleansing daily.
MAC Studio Fix foundation is a lightweight formula that glides on very smoothly to the skin. The formula includes SPF 15 and helps you look camera ready. You really only need a small amount to cover the whole face. This foundation will give you smooth all day coverage with the added benefit of SPF protection.
The formula comes in 63 shades. It is oil free, and provides all day hydration. It does not cake or settle into your pores. The lightweight foundation provides medium to full coverage. The perfect everyday foundation.
I love the versatility of this buildable formula. The foundation can be worn as a lighter coverage or built into more full coverage. You can mix it with an illuminator or if you have drier skin Fix+. The foundation is made for all skin types and feels great on the skin.
A rich red with warm undertones and a satin finish. Creamy and lightweight creating a flexible hold still resulting in a matte finish. It is formulated with a Power Pigment Complex that locks in and saturates lips with bold, comfortable color.
Glides on smoothly and long lasting. You really only need one swipe to transfer on the lipstick for a smooth matte finish. Its available in 21 shades.
Something to note, is that from my experience, it is not completely transfer proof, but does last for hours. The lip pigment also does not feather around the mouth. It is Vegan and free of phtalaytes parabens, and formaldehyde. The Nars Powermatte lip pigment in Vain has quickly become my go to red.
