Hair Products
Bb Pret-a-Powder
So I have had this for several months now, but I just recently started using it. I completely forgot I had it, then I saw the fabulous Ingrid (Missglamorazzi) using it so of course I had to give it a try. Recently I have straightened my hair a few times, and since it takes about 2 hours to get my hair looking the way I want it, I of course want to make it last as long as possible. This dry shampoo not only sucks up most of the oil in my hair after the first day or so, it also give great volume. Needless to say I love it. The only down side is that it is very white, so if you use it just make sure that you use it in places where it won't be obvious.
Dove Hair Therapy Dry Shampoo
So, yes, this is another dry shampoo. Well I have been trying out many different dry shampoos to see what I like best. This dry shampoo is in spray form, not too white, and strongly fragranced. When I first spray it the scent is very strong, and to be honest I don't love it. After it works its way into my hair though, it makes my hair smell so good! I will catch a little sniff sometimes when I drive with the windows down. Anyway, it also works really well. Since it isn't too white, I will use this throughout my whole head, especially right around my hair line where the greasiness really looks awful. Dove's dry shampoo also gives some nice volume and texture, which is always a plus.
Ombre hair
I got my hair done at the beginning of April. I wanted to spruce things up a bit, so as us females do, I wanted to change my hair. I am way too scared to go for a really dramatic cut, so I went for a change in color. I wanted a "sombre" color (like ombre but much less contrast in color). I showed the woman a picture of a woman with dark brown hair and at the tips were a lighter brown. Yes I asked for a lighter brown, not blonde. Well that's not what I got, but I don't hate it. I've never seen someone with curly hair with an ombré and it does look nice. If your thinking about it...go for it! I am not madly in love with it, but I like it for now so it will have to do. Any suggestions on what I should do next?
Skin Care
Purity: Cleansing gel and cleansing oil
I have been wanted to try out a cleansing oil for quite a while now, but all of the better quality ones are pretty expensive. I wanted to find something to take my makeup off before I wash my face. I was in Ulta looking for some options, but I really didn't find anything so I went for the Purity Cleansing gel. Although I really wanted an oil and this was a gel, I am really pleased with the results. I would use this gel every night before washing my face to take all of my makeup off, including my eye makeup.
I was in Ulta again just a week or so ago, so I decided to see if they had any cleansing oils this time. I was actually looking for a different brand, which they didn't have, but I ended up back at the Purity section and I was so excited to see that Purity now makes a cleansing oil. I was pleased with the gel so I bought the oil. The cleansing oil is wonderful. It breaks down all of my makeup (again, including eye makeup) and it doesn't leave a greasy layer on the skin. I love them both!
Almay Eye Makeup Remover Pads
Even with my cleansing gel and oil sometimes a little bit of eye makeup still hangs on for dear life. Previously I was using a couple of different eye makeup removers that you have to shake to use. I didn't hate it, but they run out really quickly so I wanted to give something else a try. I picked up these eye makeup remover pads. They do still leave that oily feel on the eye area when using it, but I really like them. They get every last little bit of eye makeup off that the cleansers have missed.
Simple Cleansing Wipes
As always, I am late to the game. I really don't use wipes unless I am traveling. I went to San Diego in April so these really came in handy. I used them on the plane, and throughout my time there, to just give myself a little skin refreshment. I have tried other wipes before that I really didn't like (which may be why I don't really use them), but these were gentle and refreshing.
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Liquid Recovery
Throughout my beauty and skin care journey, I have also been looking for a serum/oil to use at night before my moisturizer. I have been dying to try Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Serum, but until I am no longer broke that won't be happening. In the mean time I did some research for some high quality, less expensive alternatives. This is actually around the same price as the Kiehl's, but I had a gift card to Sephora so I was able to give this a try. My skin type is oily, sensitive, and acne prone. This product has done wonders so far. My skin seems to look much better and glowing every time I use it. I really love this stuff. The bottle is sooooo weird though. It took me a good 5 minutes to figure out how to get the product out. Basically you have to push the "nipple" part at the top to the side (while upside down). It seems like you are just putting water on your face, soaks in quickly, and really works. Anyway...great product!!
Secret Clinical Strength Sport
I have a really hard time finding a deodorant that works for me. I still have not found the "perfect" deodorant, but this is the best that I have found so far. Most deodorants I have to apply 5-7 times per day, but with this one I apply about 3-4 times per day.
Suave Moroccan Infusion Body Lotion
I actually got a bunch of travel size lotions because Suave sent a ton to my boyfriend's family's nail salon. I really love this lotion. It smells absolutely delicious, it moisturizes very well, and it doesn't leave my skin feeling sticky or greasy. Once I run out of my travel sizes I will definitely buy a full size bottle.
Makeup
Covergirl Clump Crusher Mascara
I pretty much stick with one mascara until it runs out, so right now I am using the clump crusher. It adds a lot of length and volume without looking all clumpy. There really isn't much more to say about it, but its great! Love it!!
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer
I haven't tried all that many concealers, but the ones that I have I didn't really like. They creased, melted off, or didn't give much coverage. This concealer makes up for all of that. It has full, natural looking coverage and does not crease. This will definitely be a holy grail product for me.
Anastasia Brow Pencil
I had gone to the store to get the Brow Wiz that I have heard so much about, but of course it wasn't in stock. I decided to give the regular brow pencil a try. I don't have much of anything to compare it to, but it fills in my brows nicely, and looks natural. I found that when I first started using it, the pencil didn't give much color. After I sharpened it, the pencil showed its full potential. I really still want to try the Brow Wiz, but this will work in the mean time.
eos lip balm
I have pretty much been a Burt's Bees girl for a few years now. I really didn't think that I would find any other lip balm that I would like. On a whim I decided to give the eos lip balm a try, and now I am hooked! It is so moisturizing and tastes yummy. Mint is my flavor of choice.
Travel
Packing Cubes
I owe 100% of this to Ingrid (Missglamorazzi). I was watching one of her travel packing tip videos and she was using packing cubes to help save space and keep organized. Well just a few short weeks later I was going to San Diego so I had to give it a try. Packing cubes have changed my life! I was so much more organized then before, and I had extra room in my suitcase...which NEVER happens. Love love love!!!
JetBlue
Anytime I travel I take JetBlue airlines if possible. I have no problem spending a little extra money to take this airline because it is that good. I also try to convince anyone I know to do the same. When I went out to California in April, I convinced my mother to take JetBlue as well and now she is hooked. There is wayyyy more leg room then any other airline, TVs in every head rest, and the flight crew is usually wonderful. If you have to take a flight somewhere and JetBlue is an option....DO IT!
Youtuber
My favorite Youtuber this month has to be Jackie from JaaackJack. I watch all of her beauty and fitness videos, as well as her daily vlogs. Jackie has really helped to inspire me to get back to a healthy lifestyle, both eating healthy and exercising, and she always looks to spread positivity. In a world so full of negativity it is quite refreshing to watch someone who strives to be positive. I really hope one day to meet her because she really seems so genuine and lovely.
TV
Game of Thrones
Surprise, surprise. I am late to the game as always. I have been wanting to watch Game of Thrones since it came out, but I was so focused on school that I never had the time. Well, now I do and I am OBSESSED! I have watched all of season 1 so far, in 3 days. Oh man it is so intense! I love that era. Watching and reading it at least.
Other
Spring
So after this crazy long winter we had here in NY, spring time is FINALLY here! I am so happy!! I am really starting to find myself this season as well. I never used to like bright, bold colors, but I am all about it. Look at the colors of these flowers we picked up from a nursery. How gorgeous!!!!
Yea I told you it would be long. Thank you for reading. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions please leave them below or tweet me.
