Bye Bye Blackheads!

Bad hair days, having nothing to wear, dealing with your shopping addiction, better yet deal with mother nature….us women have enough problems to deal with, blackheads and blemishes should not be one of them.

I had very lucky teenage years. minus the crazy frizzy poodle hair that i have had to deal with my whole life, luckily i have learned to embrace it these days. But I have always been blessed with pretty healthy glowing soft skin. I have never had to deal with any acne or rosacea problems. I can not think of a time in my life that I have had more than more or two at the most pimples on my face. Thank you baby Jesus! But I am human, so I get tiny little baby black heads from time to time. No biggie, thanks to a at home skin mask that I have relied on for years.

I am a true believer that sharing is caring, so I want to share with all of you beauty ladies this amazing mask. Oh and did I mention that this little baby is CHEAP! It was love at first apply.

I purchase my Mint Julep Masque at my local Dollar General, however it is available at most drugstore and I have seen it at Walmart. If you want to purchase online click here. 

Quick & easy directions! thank god because Its nice when it doesn't feel like work!

Step 1: Warm washcloth in hot water, then pat onto face. (steam wash) feels amazing!! hello pores.

Step 2: complete your nightly skin routine, however do not apply any moisturizer.

Step 3: Apply a good amount all over face.

This mask with start out a green color and turn white over time as it dries.

The mask says to apply for 15 mintues then to wash off with wash cloth and warm water, I however sleep in the mask. I feel that it makes my skin extra soft and it seems to work better for me. ohh and it really turns cory on, kidding! He said i looked like a monster but that he loves me anyway. true love ladies, true love. Just keep in mind that everyones skin is different. Play around with the product, find what works best for your skin.

Goodnight.

XOXO 

I have not received any compensation for writing this post. I have no material connection to the brands, products, or services that I have mentioned.

My "Everyday" Makeup Organization

Twice, four times, no wait seven, yes definitely seven….the number of times I have changed my every day makeup organization. I feel like this is something in my life that is never constant. I always think of new ideas, or find a more productive way to store my everyday make. For example, a magnetic makeup frame is on my current DIY project list, and I can not wait to share the process with you readers!

But until I find the next "best thing" I currently use a small counter in my bathroom that is not attached to my sink, so every thing is out of the way for when I am not doing my makeup, but yet still in reach for when I am. 

I am in love with my Muji acrylic drawers. After many months on debating if I wanted to purchase or not, I am so happy that I finally did. I love being able to see all my products thru the case even when the drawers are closed. They are also so easy to wipe off in case of makeup spills.

A few of my "go to" lip products.

By far my HOLY GRAIL makeup palettes, I love how well they fit in the drawer.

More of a misc. drawer, has a benefit blush, Tarte bronzer, Naked basics palette and Urban Decay eyeshadow primer samples.

I keep my product samples in the last drawer.

This is just a simple plastic three drawer case I think that I purchased from Dollar General.


I keep my everyday face products in drawer one. BB Cream, foundation, face primer, and some concealers.

All my face powders go in the second drawer. These are a few of my favorite powders.

Last but not least I have my eye products in the last drawer. Few eyeshadows, mascara, eyeliner, & brow products.

I find that it is beneficial for me to have my everyday makeup products separated from my entire makeup collection ( I have a vanity that I keep my collection in). It cuts the time it takes for me to get ready in half due to me not having to search and dig thru every product that I own.

xoxo.

December 2013 Favorites

1. Garnier BB Cream Skin Renew Perfecter. 2. Jordana 12-hour Eye Liner Pencil. 3. Benefit Stay Flawless 15-Hour Primer. 4. Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment. 5. Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm-Standout 
6. Tree Hut Shea Sugar Body Scrub. 7. Fresh Sugar Rose Lip Treatment 8. Jordana Twist & Shine Balm Stain. 9. Covergirl Clump Crusher Mascara .



I tried out a lot of new products in December, but the products listed above I found myself going back to time and time again. I would highly recommend trying these products out for yourself. 

xoxo

Disclosure of Material Connection: I have not received any compensation for writing this post. I have no material connection to the brands, products, or services that I have mentioned. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions.

Product Review: Covergirl Bombshell Mascara

There are a million new products in the drugstore, and of course I want them all. yes, I may have a little bit of an obsession and the overflow of new product displays is not helping one bit. 

I had a very hard time deciding on which new products to buy first, but since I was in the market for a new mascara, I decided to skip repurchasing my everyday go to loyal Covergirl Clump Crusher and try out this new Covergirl Bombshell mascara and lets be honest the cute packaging and the word "Bombshell" alone had me sold. 

First off, Let me tell you a little bit about my lashes. I am extremely blessed to have long thick eyelashes. Most of the time any mascara will "do the job" however, I like to find products that will go above and beyond. 

Covergirl Claims:  " Mega volume and dark intensity in one mascara for an over the top bombshell look from Cover Girl. Step 1 volumize - load on for unbelievably big volume - Step 2 - intensify - seal in with one coat for an intense, dark all day finish. Beautifully separated lashes. "

Texture/Finish: I love the overall volume and length that the bombshell mascara provides, I feel like my lashes look extremely volumized and I couldn't ask for anymore length. I purchased the product in the color, very black and I feel that it is very pigmented. HOWEVER, I hate how my lashes feel after to product has dryed. It leaves my lashes feeling hard, flakey, and brittle. 

Lasting Power: The product lasts for at least 8+ hours with the occasional flakes. It honestly lasts so long that I find myself having the hardest time trying to remove the mascara even with the best of eye makeup removers.

Scent: no strong oder, just the typical mascara scent. does mascara even smell?

Packaging: I personally love the packaging of the product. The product has a basic technique of applying two different types of mascara combined in one product which is convenient. I also feel with how wide the tube is that there is good amounts of mascara in each separate container. 

Price & Availability: about $9.oo (I purchased mine from my local Walgreens). I have seen this product at Wal*mart, Target, Cvs, etc. So it is not hard to get your hands on it.

Pros:

• Appearance of my lashes.
• Lives up to the Claims.
• Convenience: combines the technique of two different mascara in one product
• Packaging
• Lasting power
• Availability in the drugstore.
• Very pigmented 

Cons:

• Damages my lashes.
• Difficulty in removing the product.
• Occasional flakes

Love it or Leave it? : I personally do not LOVE this product, however I do LIKE it. It will not be a daily mascara for me because of how the product longterm would damage my lashes. I will keep this one in the drawer for special events or when I need long hour lasting hold. If Covergirl ever makes this with a new gentler formula, I will be the first in line to purchase!

"you have never really lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you."

xoxo.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I have not received any compensation for writing this post. I have no material connection to the brands, products, or services that I have mentioned. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”