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TONE BRAZILIAN GLAM BODY WASH | BEST DRUGSTORE BODY WASH

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

 

I hope that you’re having a wonderful week! Thank you, as always, for reading my blog!

 

TONE BRAZILIAN GLAM BODY WASH

 

 

What It Claims

Infused with Brazil Nut Oil, this moisturizing formula will make your skin feel smooth, and look beautiful.

My Thoughts

If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you know my all-time-favorite body wash is the Caress Evenly Gorgeous Body Wash Burnt Brown Sugar and Karite Butter but the bright packaging of the Tone Brazilian Glam Body Wash caught my eye at the grocery store (good job, Tone!) so I decided to give it a try. I am IN-LOVE with the scent! It has a tropical scent that is really pleasant, and I even noticed it lingering on my skin after I was out of the shower, which gives it bonus points for me. This lathers easily, and does feel moisturizing on the skin. I will continue to buy this product when I want a shower gel or body wash, but when I want an exfoliating body wash I will stick with my tried and true Caress Evenly Gorgeous.

My Routine

I wet my loofah and add a quarter sized amount (a little of this body wash goes a long way) of the Tone Brazilian Glam Body Wash. I start with my legs and work my way up.

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Have you tried any of the Tone body washes? Do you have a favorite body wash from the drugstore? Do you have a favorite drugstore shower essential that you can share? I would LOVE to hear from you in the comments of this post : )

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THE BEST FACE SUNLESS TANNER | TANCEUTICALS REVIEW

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you had a wonderful weekend! I got to spend a night away with my hubs, and it was oh so needed! We missed our Little Loves, but getting away was such a treat!

 

TANCEUTICALS Sunless Tanner For Your Face

 

What It Claims

The long-lasting formula will give you a beautifully tanned face without harmful tanning beds. The revolutionary formula will not give you that dreaded orange color.This facial sunless tanner is infused with cosmeceuticals like rose hip, shea butter and, vitamin E to moisturize and firm your skin. This sunless tanner does not have that dreaded sunless tanner smell. Tanceuticals will help fight aging skin, and moisturize dry skin.

My Thoughts

I have been wearing a lot less makeup the past few weeks because the business of fall schedules has caused me to have some breakouts, plus I’ve had less time in the mornings. I really like using this sunless tanner because when I wear less makeup, I like to have a bit more color on my very fair skin. I like that this is a noncomedogenic product, but when I have a large blemish I avoid this (*Note: I also skip my night oil if I have a large blemish). If I don’t have any large blemishes, but just a few small breakouts, I will still use this and love that it helps even the tone of my skin.

My Routine

I like this once or twice a week to give me a little boost in color, and if I want to oomph up the glow I will apply it multiple days in a row.

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Have you tried Tanceuticals? What is your favorite sunless tanner? Do you use sunless tanner regularly?

 

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HOW TO CREATE SLIGHT WAVES WITH A LARGE CURLING IRON

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

I hope that you are having a fantastic week! School started for my oldest last week along with a lot of her activities, and my middle guy starts school next week, so I am finding myself crunched for time in the mornings so I have been wearing quick simple waves that I wanted to share with you.

The Look

 

 

My Routine

I like to wear this style on second-day hair, but also wear it with clean hair that I’ve washed the night before and let air dry. If you wash your hair in the mornings, just be sure that your hair is completely dry before you begin. I divide my hair in half and put it on either side of my head and then spray my hair with a heat protectant (I like this one). I hold the Hot Tools 1 1/2 Inch Iron in the hand of whatever side I am curling and turn the iron away from my face in 1 1/2-2 inch sections starting at the back and working front. I hold the iron on my hair for about 20 seconds and then release the clamp and remove it from the hair slowly. Don’t worry too much about the size of the sections. When I finish one side I spray with my favorite hairspray and then do the exact same thing on the other.

 

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BEACHY WAVES FOR FINE HAIR | FEATURING EVA NYC

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Hi There! Happy Monday! And Happy Solar Eclipse : )

I hope that you are having a fantastic start to your week! I just got home from a vacation with my family and we had a blast! Both while on our trip and in the midst of unpacking and getting back into the swing of things, I have been relying on low maintenance hairstyles to save myself time. As always full disclosure here; I was sent this spray for my consideration but was not asked to write a post on it and this post is not sponsored.

BEACHY HAIR WITH VOLUME AND TEXTURE IN 1 MINUTE

 

 

EVA NYC SURF’S UP! TEXTURE SPRAY

 

WHAT IS IT?

This texture spray helps create volume and texture for beachy waves for that sexy, undone look that we all love. Eva NYC Surf’s Up Texture Spray adds a light matte finish to any hair type and is infused with zeolite for added texture and volume. It also helps with holding hair in place with a unique copolymer blend.

WHY I LOVE IT

I have naturally straight hair that doesn’t have much volume because although I have a lot of it, is is very fine, and this spray helps me get volume and texture. I love that this doesn’t feel sticky or weird, because I like my hair to feel clean and can’t stand it being crunchy. I can add volume to my hair when I curl it, but some days I want a quick style that is lower maintenance and this Eva NYC spray helps me achieve that look.

MY ROUTINE

I use this on dry hair. I comb out my hair and then add this focusing at the root and upper sections of my hair and then lightly tousle and scrunch with my fingers. I also will finger comb or even regular comb it out if I want a smoother look but still get the added volume at the root by using this Eva NYC Surf’s Up! spray.

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Have you tried any texturizing sprays? What is your favorite easy summer hairstyle? Do you rock beachy waves?

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Thank you, as always, for reading! Have a wonderful week : )

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FREEMAN EASY-TO-PEEL MASK REVIEW

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

As you’re reading this I am away on a vacation with my family and very likely doing a face mask with my mom and playing Yahtzee ; )

I have written before about my favorite face masks (read that post here) but recently have been using Freeman Easy-To-Peel Masks and had to share them with you!

 

 

WHY I LOVE THEM

These masks are super affordable and can be purchased in one-time-use packages, or in a bottle to be used until in runs out. I have been using them so much that I plan to buy a multi-pack on Amazon Prime.  My skin feels soft, clean, and fresh after using a mask.

MY ROUTINE

I use these masks a couple of times a week. I apply these with my fingers, or if I feel like I want a little less mess I will wear a terry headband towel (like this) and apply the mask with an inexpensive foundation brush (like this).

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What is your favorite face mask? I would love to hear about it in the comments! Have a fantastic week! xx

 

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ARE YOU USING DRY SHAMPOO THE WRONG WAY?

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

Thank you for spending some time to read my blog! If you’re ever watched My YouTube Product Empties, you know I am a dry shampoo addict! I use dry shampoo nearly every day, but to be more specific, I  more often use it at *night*…if you want to know why, keep reading!

 

 

When To Use Dry Shampoo

Dry shampoo must be used only when your hair is completely dry. Dry shampoo absorbs the oil produced by your scalp, and it cannot do that if your hair is wet.  The best time to use dry shampoo is before bedtime because it will absorb the oil in your hair while you are sleeping. Using your hair in the morning is fine, but not as effective. You can also use dry shampoo to add texture and volume to your scalp! I like to add a little dry shampoo when my hair is very clean and slippery when drying to curl it to give it a little extra body.

My Routine

I shower every night but only wash my hair every other day, or every couple of days, so on days when I do not wash it I wear a shower cap (this one works great for long hair) and then apply this dry shampoo to the roots. If it has been a couple of days since my last shampoo, I go really heavy to the point where my hair looks like it is gray at the roots, because I do tend to get oily on my scalp. I will touch up with dry shampoo in the morning, but typically use it at night before bed.  Be sure to not miss the nape of you neck!

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Are you a dry shampoo addict like me? Were you using dry shampoo the right way? Will you start using it at night now? Let me know! xx

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HOW-TO DO A CUTE MESSY BUN FOR LONG HAIR

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you guys had a fun-filled weekend! I have been wearing my hair up in a messy bun a lot lately because it is perfect on hot days, and it also has been working well for when I go to yoga.

 

The Look

My Routine

I put my hair in a very high ponytail using a hair elastic that matches my hair color. I like to lay on my bed on my back with my head hanging off the edge so I can get my hair smooth and in a high pony easily.

I then hold the end of my ponytail and twist in a couple of times before wrapping it around the base of it as if I was making a bun.

I hold then bun with one hand and use another elastic with my other hand, often a more fun one because this one will show, to secure the messy bun.

I try to make it so it isn’t too perfect, and then if needed loosen the bun and mess it up a little to get a cute look.

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Do you like this look? Let me know if you try it! Tag me on social media (linked at the bottom of this post) if you try it : ) Thank you, as always, for reading my beauty blog.

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URBAN DECAY ALL-NIGHTER WATERPROOF LONGWEAR FOUNDATION

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that your week is off to an amazing start!

I like to go lighter with my makeup in the summer months, opting for concealer and maybe a powder foundation most days, but when I do want a full coverage look I need something that won’t melt off my face in the heat ; ) If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you know that I like to make it a point to “shop my own stash” (read about that here) and that is what I did when I pulled this foundation back out.

 

 

All Nighter Liquid Foundation by Urban Decay provides full coverage with a matte finish. This foundation is also oil-free. Urban Decay loaded this formula with an higher amount of pigment so a little goes a long way, using too much is easy to do and doesn’t look good! This waterproof formula claims to diffuse light to blur flaws and also mattifies and absorbs oil to reduce shine.

Packaging

The gun metal packaging is very sleek, and I like that you can see the packaging through the window like cut-outs. The bottle has an airless pump, so you can get every bit of foundation out (though I have yet to finish a bottle to test this out).

Shade Range and Cost

$40 for 1 oz.

There are 24 shades in the range, which is wonderful, but because this foundation is so pigmented, finding your perfect match can be very tricky. I suggest going to Ulta or Sephora and asking for a sample, if possible, and keeping in mind that this does oxidize on most people. I purchased a shade that looked too light (which is tricky for me, I am often the lightest shade of foundation ranges) but ended up working perfectly on my fair skin with pink undertones.

Why I Love It

I like that I can get a full coverage look that lasts! I haven’t completely tested it out to see if it is truly waterproof, but I have splashed water on my face, cried, and been very sweaty while wearing this foundation and it doesn’t budge! I think this foundation works beautifully on my oily/combo skin, so long as I use only the tiniest pump.

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This lasts ALL day! It is remarkable.

My Routine

I make sure to moisturize my face well because a matte foundation like this would cling to dry patches. I use a makeup primer (this one is my favorite). I put one small pump onto my hand and then dab dots of the foundation onto one area at a time (forehead, chin, nose, etc) before stippling it in with a stippling brush (I like the Sigma F50).

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You can find this foundation at Ulta, Sephora, UrbanDecay.com, or department store Urban Decay makeup counters.

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MY 7 MOST USED DRUGSTORE MAKEUP ITEMS | JANUARY-JUNE 2017

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Hi there! Happy Monday! And, most importantly, HAPPY SEVEN YEAR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY to my husband!

Why, oh why, do the weekends always fly by? We had a nice weekend getting odd jobs done around the house and spending time outside when the rain wasn’t coming down. I hope that you had a great weekend and that your week is off to a terrific start! Speaking of time flying, it is already almost July! I can’t believe how fast 2017 is going!  I thought that a post sharing my seven (seven for 2017, get it?) most reached for drugstore makeup items for the year so far would be a good way to show what I truly love and use regularly.

 

 

 

L’Oreal Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation 

This foundation lasts all day without feeling super heavy. I get medium to full coverage with this foundation, and apply it with stippling brush (my favorite is the Sigma F80).

Maybelline 24 Hour Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze

These individual eye shadow pots can be applied with your finger and start as a cream feel, but go to a powder finish. I use these alone, and as an eye shadow base. When I went into labor with my youngest I was wearing a Maybelline Color Tattoo, and you can see it in pictures after he was born…so it works ; )

Rimmel Scandaleyes Water Proof Kohl Kajal Liner in Nude

I did an entire blog post on this (read it here) because it is AMAZING! This is my quick-fix for tired eyes.

L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara Primer Base

I also did a blog post featuring this (read it here) and it is now an almost every single day item for me! I love the ooomph this gives my lashes.

Hard Candy Brow Ink in Light Medium 

This is a super tiny brush and works great for me for a natural day when I am not doing anything else to my brows, or as a finishing touch after using a brow pencil or pomade.

EOS Lip Balm

I love using this lip balm at night before bed and each day under my lipstick.

Rimmel Lasting Finish Lip Color in Airy Fairy

This is a gorgeous pinky nude color that looks great with any makeup look.

Let’s share the love, tell everyone your favorite drugstore makeup essentials in the comments of this blog post! Thank you for reading! xx

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Too Faced Lip Injection Glossy Lip Gloss Review

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you had a fantastic weekend! It was a HOT weekend here in Michigan, and I got to enjoy some beach time with one of my very best friends, so it was pretty fantastic on my end ; ) I love lipstick, but sometimes in the summer I want very little makeup and today I want to sharea review of the Too Faced Lip Injection Glossy lip gloss.

Too Faced Lip Injection Glossy Lip Gloss

 

Too Faced Lip Injection Glossy in Let’s Flamingle

Too Faced Lip Injection Glossy in Angel Kisses

 

Last summer Too Faced Cosmetics launched an updated version of their iconic Lip Injection Gloss, with juicy color plumping lip gloss. These glosses claim to give you color, volume, and softness. These glosses contain natural botanicals, avocado and jojoba oil, to smooth and moisturize your lips.

My Thoughts

I own two of the shades in the six shade range of these glosses.These lip glosses definitely plump the lips and give a very pretty, full look to the lips. When you apply these glosses you do notice a tingling sensation, and that sensation lasts for about thirty minutes for me, the tingling isn’t too bothersome though and not painful in my opinion. These glosses to give a soft wash of color to the lips, but they are definitely not an opaque color, and not as dark as the color on the product packaging. I do not find these glosses to be so tacky or sticky that I won’t wear them, but they definitely are a little sticky so I wouldn’t wear them on a very windy day when I wore my hair down ; ) I do find that the bit of stickiness helps the gloss to last for a long time on the lips, which is nice because you don’t have to reapply constantly. I do not find the stickiness to cause that awful, stringy gloss gunk (you know what I’m talking about, yes?!) when I open and close my mouth, which is of course a good thing. I enjoy these glosses, and think they give a gorgeous plump look that is the perfect finishing touch to a glowy, natural summer look.

 

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What is your favorite lip gloss for summer? Let me know in the comments! Thank you for reading, and please subscribe if you haven’t already : ) xx

 

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