My 2017 Favorites

Listen up, ladies. This is going to be a little long because it is a list of my favorite things from the WHOLE 2017 YEAR! Most of these things are products I have DEFINITLEY used in the past and have put in previous "favorites" posts. The majority of this list are things I use on a DAILY basis. It's what I use in the shower, when I get out of the shower, in my every day makeup that I wear to work AND what I like to use on the weekends to relax. So ENJOY! I tried to also link up all the products to make it easier for you to shop and buy!

Hair

• Not Your Mothers Dry Shampoo

Skin

• Mary Kay Clearproof Charcoal Clay Mask (really masks in general but this GETS.DOWN.DEEP.)*
• Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer

Makeup

• Mary Kay Matte Wear Liquid Foundation*
• Mary Kay Crème-to-Powder Foundation*
• Covergirl Outlast All Day 3-in-1 Foundation (I know I added a bunch of foundations..I like to switch it up and certain ones work better during different times of the year.)
• May Kay Foundation Primer*
• Covergirl Invisible Concealer
• Mary Kay Under Eye Corrector *
• NYX Matte Finishing Spray
• Benefit Hoola Bronzer
• Sephora Colorful 5 Eyeshadow Palette (pale to rich taupe)
• NYX Lid Lingerie
• Milani Stay Put Eyeliner
• Maybelline Master Strobing Stick (light-iridescent)
• Palladio Matte Blush (peach ice)
• NYX Lip Lingerie
• NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream

Misc

• imPress Nails

*If you need a consultant to buy from for Mary Kay, you are more than welcome to message me and I can put you in contact with my mom!

NEW FAVORITES!

Hey guys!,

Current picture of me. lol. :)

  I'm finally back again. Sorry it's been awhile. I've been lazy and busy at the same time. lol I thought it's about time for another favorites post. There have a been a few new things that I have been using in my "skincare routine", as well as, a few new makeup products. Honestly, I was reading a Cosmo magazine a few months ago and saw a few things I really wanted to try and then review. There were a couple things I didn't like and then a couple things that I did like and they are included in this list. There is also a thing or two that I have most likely mentioned before. I even brought back something that I used to use WAY BACK WHEN and have recently started using again.

Let's not waste any more time! Here they are:


St. Ives Facial Oil Scrub Coconut
  I think this is completely new because I have NOT seen this before and it was in the magazine. But it's just a light facial scrub that has coconut oil in it which leaves your face feeling beyond moisturized after. I love the smell too! Even though I hate coconuts I love the smell of it in any of my lotions, shampoos, scrubs because it just smells so clean and tropical.

Nivea Cocoa Butter In-Shower Body Lotion
 I have DEFINITELY talked about this in the past. It is still one of my faves! Leaves my skin feeling soft and, once again, LOOOOOVE the smell.

Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Weightless Sunscreen 
 I love having a tan as much as the next girl but I am a BURNER. If I don't put anything on I turn into a lobster and then peel which takes off all my tan! In just the past couple years I became smart and started using sunscreens with an SPF of at least 30. I have turned paranoid about getting skin cancer and from what I have read you HAVE to be wearing a sunscreen with at least an SPF of 30. This is SO LIGHT and SMELLS SO GOOD. It's totally worth it. My boyfriend will even spray it on his stubborn self. ;)

Mary Kay Charcoal Mask
 I don't mean to always bring something up about Mary Kay, but since my mom has started working for them, I try a lot of the products. THIS. MASK. IS. AMAZING. Once you put it on, like a regular mud mask, as it dries it starts to show the areas that it's targeting. Once I wipe it off my face, I feel SUPER clean and smooth. If you're interested in this mask just message me and I can put you in contact with my mom, if you don't already have a MK consultant. ;)

imPress Nails
 I'm not one to go out and get my nails done. I just usually paint them at home and keep them short. With my job I am constantly working with alcohol, and other chemicals, as well as, working with my hands all day long. These are PERFECT for when I am going out or have something special planned. I will sometimes wear them to work but they don't usually last the "2 weeks" that the box says. For me, it's at max one week. But they're only about $5/6 and totally worth it. There are SO many different prints and shades, as well as, nail shapes! And the plus is you don't need glue to put them on or any special type of remover to take them off. THEY PEEL OFF. 

Tarte Lip Paint (mini) 
 My blog is all about the cheaper brands of makeup and skincare. Well, this is one of those higher end brands but the MINI version. Which is cheaper than the full size AND you get two! I am obsessed with the ones I have and keep them in my purse. I can put a shade on in the beginning of the day and just have to touch up once! The pack that I got, can't remember the names, but one is neutral and the other is a bit darker for night time. 


I didn't plan to put any pictures up but if you have anything you want me to post a picture of, including my nails, JUST LET ME KNOW! I did post the links tho!

 

January 2017 Favorites

Well Happy New Year, Makeup Junkies! I thought my first post for this year would be what products I'm enjoying so far. Because who knows, I may just make new routines this year! :))

Face
So I have THREE new foundations that I am in love with and switch up often.
  Maybelline Dream Velvet Soft Matte Hydrating Foundation - this foundation is what it says, VELVETY. It feels super soft and light. I usually wear this if I'm just doing errands during the day or going out to dinner. Even though I love this foundation it doesn't last too long.
  Mary Kay Timewise Matte-Wear Liquid Foundation - this one is also very light but super buildable and gives great coverage. This is one that I wear most of the time to work. It lasts me practically all day long.
  Mary Kay Endless Performance Creme-to-Powder Foundation - this one is VERY new to me but I love it. I actually have gotten comments on how flawless my skin looks!! :D The only thing is that I can't use my hands with this one. But that's fine with me! I actually received some Bh Cosmetics makeup brushes and I am IN LOVE. So I use the foundation brush to apply this foundation but I love it, my hands stay clean and my face is streak free!
  NYX Matte Finish Setting Spray - I have mentioned this so many times before and I have posted a review on it but I'm still obsessed because it makes my makeup last so long.

Eyes
  Sephora Eye Shadow Palettes - I just love the colors and use them just about every day. The two palettes I have are Pale to Rich Taupe and the Tan Eye Contouring Kit.
  Sephora Contour Eye Pencil 12HR Wear Waterproof - I have this in 06 Blonde Ambition and wear it on my bottom lash line. Because it's shimmery it really brings out my eye color. And not to brag(but maybe I am) I always get compliments on my eyes when I wear this eye liner. ;)
   L'Oréal Brow Stylist Sculptor Eyebrow Pencil and Fix and Finish Wax - I like trying new eyebrow pencils and I definitely prefer pencils over anything cream. Plus, this one comes with the wax to keep it in place. It also comes with that little brush to brush your eyebrows. LOVE THAT!

Hair
  Not Your Mother's Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt - I like my hair to look messy and this is the best thing to help give my hair a matte finish and make it piece-y so it's easier for me to work with.
  Dove Flexible Hold Hairspray - so since I got bangs back in November...if you've noticed...I have to use hairspray so they don't go crazy. I don't want them to be hard and crunchy so THIS is what I use! And it smells good! :)


**DISCLAIMER**
My mom works for Mary Kay now so I may be using more of their products. I will be completely honest about anything and not be biased!

May Favorites

  For the last couple months, especially May, I have tried out a few different things and wanted to share with you the ones I have enjoyed the most! These items are great for spring and summer time. They either smell fresh, clean, and fruity; or takes care of your skin, given how the weather normally is this time of year, as well. 

Makeup

Almay Intense i-Color Smokey-i Kit
  I had the Shimmer-i Kit for blue eyes too, but I really like the color in this palette. I chose the one for green eyes this time. (I clearly don't know my eye color) Now, I don't really think the palettes really bring out your eye color, which they may for some people, but I just like the colors. This one is a nice dark purple, grey, and light pink. Pretty for spring!

Covergirl LipPerfection Jumbo Gloss Balm
  This stuff really is perfection. It gives great color, shine and leaves your lips feeling hydrated...like lip balm! I currently only have one color, Coral Twist. Great color for spring and summer and definitely plan on investing in more.

The Colossal Cat Eyes Mascara
  This is by Maybelline. To be honest, I definitely bought this because of the name. And I love it. Enough said.

Body

Essie Nail Polish - Watermelon
  I love Essie polish and I got this one for my birthday this year. I love the color, once again, great for this time of year.

EOS Ultra Moisturizing Shave Cream
  This stuff is amazing. It's like the EOS lip balm, just on your legs and it smells amazing. I have the Lavender Jasmine one. GET IT.

Australian Gold Continuous Spray with Bronzer
  This is my go-to for sun screen. The smell is. Just makes me think of summer every time. And a plus is that it has instant bronzer! You automatically get a glow as soon as you spray it on. It also comes in higher SPFs, as well as, the lower ones used for "deep tanning".

Hair

Herbal Essences Naked Shampoo and Conditioner
  Besides smelling like a juicy, fruity candy, this shampoo and conditioner is a great "slightly natural" moisturizer for your dry, salt water drenched hair.

L'Oreal BOOST IT Volume Inject Mousse
  I've been searching for a good mousse that didn't leave my hair feeling dry after I used it or look like it needs to be washed after a day. This one is a new favorite. It even gives my dull flat hair a lot more volume!

  
  All of these items I bought at my local Target. I'm sure you can get all or most of them at Walmart or Drugstores too! If you've tried any of these or have any more questions about them, just let me know!

February Favorites

  Even though February is the shortest month of the year, it has felt like the longest month I have ever gone through!  But during this short month I have tried a few different things and I thought I would let you  know what my favorite items were for the month!

Neutrogena Visibly Even Foam Cleanser
  Neutrogena is my favorite brand of face wash.  So I'd thought I'd try something new and I love this stuff.  It has a gentle feel and a fresh, light, clean smell.  It is foamy, yet it has extremely gentle exfoliation beads.  I use this as my daily cleanser just about every day and it has yet to dry me out.

Montagne-Jeunesse Face Masks
  I have always been a fan of these.  I get them constantly and probably use 1-2 a month.  They're extremely cheap and are amazing and delicious!  These masks come in such a variety of application types and "flavors".  You can get them as mud masks, non-drying masks, cream masks, fabric masks, peel-off masks, and more!  I get mine at Wal-Mart and they're anywhere from $1-$3. Awesome, right?

Shea Sugar Body Scrub
  This is by Tree Hut.  I got mine at Ulta for only a little over $7.  Mine is Hawaiian Kukui and it smells so good.  I like to use it a couple times a week to really exfoliate my skin, mainly elbows and knees.  It's so gentle but works amazingly.  It leaves me feeling extremely smooth when I get out of the shower.

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm
  This I got about a week before Valentine's day because I wanted to do a red lip, but not the type of red lip that I always do.  I got Audacious. (I think) This stuff is fantastic because I feel like when you use it just all by itself, without lip liner, and it lasts for a long time.  It is super pigmented, which is a definite plus.  You should have a mirror when applying it though. Definitely wouldn't just wing it.


  Sorry this may not be the most exciting post, but it's something I thought would be interesting and I might start doing at the end of every month.  Let me know what you think and if you have any suggestions on what else I should talk about and what you think about this one.

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