Skincare Reviews

HOW-TO PREVENT BLISTERS IN HEELS

August 28, 2017 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I love wearing a gorgeous pair of heels, but I have definitely been that girl hobbling by the end of the night because my feet her so much because of blisters. I also never found the band-aid “fix” to do much of anything to help, so I have tested out a lot of products and wanted to share my go-to with you.

Band-Aid Friction Block Stick

This provides lubrication which when applied to blister “hot spots” can reduce the friction, a.k.a stop the blisters from forming. If you don’t have the Band-Aid Friction Block Stick you can also use anti-chaffing products like BodyGlide or even a stick antiperspirant. This stuff lasts forever, I’ve had one stick for well over a year and it has a lot left to use. I love the Band-Aid Friction Block Stick because it is so tiny (it fits in the palm of my hand!) and I can always have it in my bag for heel-mergencies.

My Routine

I always do my best to buy shoes that fit, seriously don’t try to squeeze into shoes that don’t fit because you’ll regret it an hour into wearing them. I also try to break in my heels for a bit at home before wearing them out. I apply the Band-Aid Friction Block Stick to dry feet a few minutes before slipping on my heels (or any shoes I feel that are prone to rubbing).

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Have you tried this? What is your trick for wearing heels? Do you have a favorite store for buying shoes? Have you tried JustFab? Are you a heels or a flats girl? Let me know! xx

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SKINCARE PRODUCTS FOR 30-SOMETHINGS | 2017

July 26, 2017 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

On Monday I shared Top Hair Product Picks For Long Hair and talked about Kit.com, my favorite new way to share my go-to products with you. Today I want to share my favorite skincare products that I use as a thirty year old woman with combo/oily skin that is beginning to show some fine lines.

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Have you tried out Kit.com yet? Please let me know if you would like to see any other beauty related shoppable kits from me : )

TOO FACED LIP INSURANCE GLOSSY REVIEW

October 19, 2016 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

We have been talking a lot about lipsticks and lip products lately, but that is because to me the cooler months and lipsticks go hand-in-hand! Does anyone else feel that way? But one thing I have been using lately is the Too Faced Lip Insurance Glossy, so today I wanted to share it with you!

TOO FACED LIP INSURANCE GLOSSY:

I love this because it makes my lipstick last noticeably longer without making my lips feel crazy dry like other lip primers I have tried. At first when I tried this I had to get used to the way it changed the feeling of some of the lipsticks on my lips, but the lipstick looking better and lasting longer makes it worth it. The feeling on the lips isn’t bad, it’s so thin that you almost feel like you haven’t done anything, but it really works. I like that this also helps so that my lip color doesn’t feather out. If you lips are super chapped or flaked it won’t make your lipstick appear completely smooth on the lips, but it does help to make the lipstick appear smoother. This will not change your lipsticks glossy, but it will have a sheen so keep that in mind if you’re applying a matte color over this primer. I love using this especially with nude lipsticks that can really look bad if they feather out. Overall? I love it!

What do you think? A lot of days I stick to my favorite Bonnie Bell Lip Smacker Tsum Tsum Balms, but this is becoming a g0-to for lipsticks. Have a wonderful weekend and please share to make my whole day : )

5 DRUGSTORE PRODUCTS I ALWAYS REPURCHASE

May 23, 2016 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that all of you had a great weekend! I had a very busy, but very fun weekend! My very first post was on shower favorites-drugstore edition and today I decided to share a few of my drugstore staples that I will always repurchase. Please let me know some of your holy grail favorites from the drugstore in the comments : )

TRESemmé Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Leave-In Spray:

This is a great heat protectant that I always have on hand. I buy a pretty equal mix of drugstore and high-end hair products, but this is my go-to thing to spray on my hair before curling or straightening.

Plus White 5 Minute Whitening Gel:

I do like doing more intense whitening kits from time to time, but on an almost daily basis I will use a Q-Tip to apply a little bit of this gel to my teeth after showering and I’ll just leave it on while I finish my nighttime routine and then I’ll rinse it off. I don’t notice a super huge difference, but I do think that it helps them stay white and avoid staining from every day things like coffee or tea. I find this at Walmart for about $5 or you can buy a kit with trays for $20.

OGX Nourishing Coconut Milk Anti-Breakage Serum:

I mentioned this in my April Beauty Favorites post, and it still remains something I use all the time! I love this for working into the ends of my damp hair, but I actually like it even more for apply to the dry ends of my hair after heat styling to help the ends from looking too dry.

Summer’s Eve Simply Sensitive Cleansing Wash:

This has been a favorite of mine for a long time, and maybe it’s T.M.I but I love this stuff! I don’t use it daily because you need to be careful with your p-H levels, but I do like having a wash that’s appropriate for your lady bits. You should NOT use regular body wash down there! They have scented options too, but this is my go-to.

Clean & Clear Morning Burst Shine Control Facial Cleanser:

I love Purity by Philosophy, but this is my favorite drugstore cleanser and I usually use this one in the morning and the Purity by Philosophy at nighttime.

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Scentbird Review! A Monthly Perfume Subscription Service!

February 10, 2016 & 2 Comments

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

A few weeks ago one of my best friends, Jaime, asked me if I had heard of Scentbird and then sent me a link with more information when I said I hadn’t. The lovely team at Scentbird was kind enough to send me a perfume along with information to consider for review, and today I will be sharing my thoughts.

What It Is:

Scentbird is a monthly subscription service where you receive a new designer perfume every month to try for $14.95. The website has a TruScent recommender that is fun to use, because it helps you pick a scent you may like, which is helpful because they have over 500!

Packaging:

The perfume comes in a black tube that is slightly wider than the average tube of lipstick and just a bit longer than my index finger. Each month you receive a new vial of perfume to put into your tube. You twist to spray and twist to close, just like lipstick! This is incredible for when you’re on-the-go or traveling a lot, and I really prefer having a spray over a roll-on perfume.

Subscription Details:

I love that the website allows you to rate the scent to get better recommendations, update your queue for what you’d like to get the next month, and the referral program to earn free perfume.

Why I Love It:

I have slowly but surely used up most of my perfumes over the past year, and I needed a way to try new scents. I have a hard time testing scents at Department stores sometimes because I’m only getting a little sample or get frazzled trying too many at once, so I really love this option to try it for a whole month. I know that you could potentially pick a scent you didn’t love, but I think it’s a really fun way to get to try high end fragrance you may not purchase otherwise.

Overall Final Thoughts:

I absolutely love this! As always, all thoughts are my own. I was not paid to write this blog post, and I really do think this is a fun subscription service. I think it’s perfect to be able to throw in your bag and go!

Where To Find More Information About Scentbird:

Twitter.com/scentbird

Pinterest.com/scentbird

Facebook.com/scentbird

Instagram.com/scentbird_perfume

www.scentbird.com

Have you ever tried Scentbird? What is your favorite perfume? Let me know in the comments! If you have any questions for me, feel free to ask away!

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