Having a good skin care routine is a vital part of keeping your skin happy and healthy. I have always been obsessed with all things skin care. I finally found some of my holy grail products that have been working for me and I have been seeing results with. I thought I would share with you guys my routine and how I take care of my skin! Step 1: Remove Makeup I am a big makeup wipe enthusiast. I have tried makeup removing cleansers and even coconut oil, but I find that these makeup remover wipes from Neutrogena are the best for getting rid of all traces of my makeup! Fun fact: they are completely affordable too! Step 2: Cleanse I have tried countless different types of cleansers from high end to drug store, but I finally found my favorite one! This cleanser from Pacifica cleans deep into pores and gives your face that freshly cleaned feel. It is super light weight and vegan. Not to mention, you can find it at your local Target for around $9. I have seen a major improvement in my skin from using this cleanser. Step 2: (cont) A Cleansing Tool I wasn't quite sure what to call this product but when I cleanse my face, I like to use this scrublet from Tarte Cosmetics. I feel like I get a much deeper cleaner when I use this as opposed to using my hands. It is very easy to use and the color is so cute! You can find it online at Tarte.com for a very affordable price. Step 3: Tone Using toner or some sort of mist is a key step in your skin care process. Toner is a necessary step for those with oily and combination skin because it helps get rid of excess oils and dirt. I love this toning mist from Pixi because it leaves my skin feeling hydrated and gives it a luminous glow. Step 4: Moisturize I have combination skin so in some places my face is oily and in others it's dry. Finding a moisturizer that is lightweight but super hydrating is very important if you have skin like mine. I have spent so much time trying out tons of different moisturizers, but my go to has been this one from Shea Moisture. It smells amazing, is very hydrating, and leaves my face feeling. The best part is that there is no oily residue. That's the end of my skin care routine. Let me know in the comments below what your skin care routine is and if you've tried any of these products!
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Fall is here! That's right. It's time to break out your favorite sweaters, drink pumpkin spice lattes and even change up your beauty routine. There's no better time to embellish your eyes in gorgeous warm brown, dazzling gold and deep maroon eye shadow shades. To help you achieve your gorgeous fall eye looks, I put together a list of some of my favorite warm tone eye shadow palettes. These are guaranteed to be your go to makeup product this fall! NAKED Heat Palette - $54.00 Tartelette Toasted Palette - $46.00 Morphe 3502 Second Nature Palette - $23.00 Huda Beauty Desert Dusk Palette - $65.00 Smashbox Cover Shot Palette in Ablaze - $29.00
![]() Fenty Beauty by Rihanna. If you haven't heard of this collection then you live under a rock. Fenty has taken over the internet with people retweeting thousands of tweets, mini tutorials on Instagram and several beauty reviews on Youtube. Like many other beauty lovers, I had to try this out. But also being a broke college student, I wasn't able to purchase any of the products from the collection. Luckily, my roomie's brother works at Sephora and was able to give me a mini Fenty makeover! He started off by using the primer which retails at $32. It felt very soft and hydrating. It felt as if I was just applying moisturizer. I think the primer was amazing quality, but I do believe the price is a little steep. I mean the foundation by itself is $34 and I just can't justify purchasing a primer for only $2 less. Next, he applied the foundation. And let me just say Rihanna...DID.THAT. Not only did she come out with 40 foundation shades (which is game changing), but the foundation is literally the best foundation I have ever used. It is so important that Rihanna represented all skin tones and basically made a shade for every person. The foundation is very medium to full coverage. After just one application my redness, and skin tone evened out. The foundation is definitely buildable so if you're a full coverage kinda person, Rihanna's got you covered. After my foundation was on, it felt like I wasn't wearing anything on my face. It was the most surreal feeling. So I would say this foundation is VERY light weight. Moving on to the match sticks. Those things are so cool! The packaging is very small and portable which is convenient, but they are also magnetic! There are so many types of the match sticks as well. There are contour, blush, concealer and highlight shades. I personally love the cheek stick called Chili Mango. I think it is a sassy red/orange that will give your complexion some edge. During my mini makeover, we used the contour stick and let me tell you, this thing is so blendable. I was honestly pretty nervous, because I have always been intimidated by cream contours. But my fear has been broken (Thanks RiRi!). I saved the best for last. The now iconic, golden, bronze, glittery, goddess like, Trophy Wife highlighter. I was in awe when I first saw this highlight break the internet. I was kind of bummed at the same time because I figured that I was too pale to wear that color. I was afraid it would look like a yellow chunk of glitter sitting on my cheek. Boy was I wrong. This highlight is to die for. I promise I am not exaggerating. When Josh applied it, he did a very light application. When I first glanced at my reflection, my jaw dropped. I looked so bronzed and so glowing, without looking gaudy or yellow. So all in all, this collection is AMAZING. I am obsessed and I cannot wait to get my hands on some on these products! I highly recommend you run to your local Sephora and buy this as soon as you can!
Taking a bath after a long day was always great, but thanks to LUSH, it’s even better. Bath bombs are the latest fizzy, beautifully scented craze. A bath is even more fun with these relaxing, invigorating, genius bath bombs. As the craze grows larger, so does the variety of these bath bombs. They come in all different shapes, sizes and scents. There is a bath bomb for literally every occasion. With that being said, it can be difficult to decide what bath bomb is perfect you. So here is your very own guide to your perfect bath bomb! If you need moisture- Butterball This vanilla scented bomb with flecks of cocoa butter leaves your body feeling soft and luscious. Take a dip in the creamy, frothy bath and your skin will thank you. If you like glitter- Golden Egg This bomb is perfect for any glitter goddess. Divulge in this luxurious bath fit for a queen, with moisturizing olive oil and skin softening cocoa butter. If you like fragrance- Rose Bombshell Take time to stop and smell the roses. But in this case, bath in the roses. Immerse yourself in the lavish scent of roses filled with rose oil, rose absolute and Sicilian lemon oil. Watch your worries float away, just like the real rose petals in this gorgeous bath bomb. If you’re a risk taker- The Experimenter Experience the dazzling show this bath bomb has to offer. The bright and swirling colors envelop your senses and the fragrant vanilla scent makes all your dreams come true. Take a risk, you won’t regret it. If you want to relax- Yoga Bomb Ease your mind with this simple and relaxing bath. The slow-frothing, woodsy scented bomb will make all of your troubles slip away. Sandalwood, olibanum and ho wood oils satisfy your every need and help to send your mind and body into a place of peace and instant relaxation. If you’re sleepy- Twilight Bath time is the best time to unwind and allow yourself to be tranquil. This dreamy bath bomb will you have ready for your best slumber yet. The rich purple hue and shining stars will make you feel like you’re floating in the clouds. The soothing scents such as lavender oil and tonka absolute will have you slipping into your comfy pjs and off to bed before you know it. Sweet dreams. If you want to be energized- Dragon’s Egg Need a pick me up? Dragon’s Egg is perfect for you. The intoxicating citrusy scent will have you feeling wide awake. The magnificent colors and ultimate fizz of this bath will give you enough energy to last the whole day. Remember to wait until the end for a golden glittery surprise. If you want to feel renewed- Big Blue
The classic Lush bath bomb. Big Blue gives you an oceanic feel with just the right amount of relaxation and rejuvenation. With lavender and lime oils and sea salt and seaweed, your skin will feel soft and moisturized. Your body will thank you later. I don't know about you, but my Instagram feed has been flooded with makeup brands promoting all of their brand new products! Don't get me wrong, I love gushing over all of the hottest new products as much as the next person. However, when you're broke, looking through all of these products is complete torture. So I decided to make a summer beauty wishlist because a girl can only dream right? The first product on my wishlist is the Benefit Cheek Parade Palette. I am absolutely OBSESSED with this palette. I have been swooning over this product for weeks. It is a beautifully crafted palette combined with Benefit's best cheek products including; Hoola, Hoola Lite, Dandelion, Galifornia, and Rockateur. The blushes in this palette are gorgeous shades for summer. Next up is the GlamGlow Glow Setter makeup setting spray. I have read countless reviews raving on and on about how amazing this product is. Setting sprays and mists are taking the beauty world by storm and this one seems to be the best one in the game. It has a long list of benefits such as; hydration, soothing, and radiance. The best aspect of this spray is it's application. It lightly mists the product onto your face in an evenly-dispersed manner. It is no secret that Tarte Cosmetics is my all-time favorite makeup brand. I can talk about Tarte for hours on end. They recently released their very own radiance drops. Radiance serums and elixirs have been a HUGE trend lately. It gives off major mermaid vibes! This elixir can be used as a highlighting primer, lip moisturizer, and infused in your foundation. It is a true beauty essential and my favorite item on this beauty wishlist! Surprise! Next up is another Tarte product. ( I told you guys this obsession is serious!). Tarte released another product that is truly amazing. They are diving right in to the world of multi masking. If you don't know, multi masking is using various types of masks on your face at one time to gain a variety of benefits all at once. Tarte's mask is made up of a rosy pink, pore minimizing mask and a glittering gold, hydrating mask. Not only is the product amazing, but the packaging is absolutely eye-catching. Urban Decay shocked us all when they released a brand new item in their Naked Eye Palette collection. Naked Heat is the fiercest eye palette out there. It is comprised of highly pigmented and easily blendable maroon, burnt orange and enriching brown shades. Everyone is talking about the next product on my list and that is Kylie Cosmetics newest Koko Kollection release. Not only does this Kollection include liquid matte lipsticks and a shimmering gloss, but also a highly anticipated cheek palette, complete with bronzer, blush and two highlighting shades. Like many Kylie products, it sold out in minutes. Also, the glamorous gold packaging is major Khloe Kardashian vibes. My last item on my wish list ColourPop Cosmetic's latest collaboration. The iluvsarahii collection is to die for. It is jam packed with lip products and eye palettes. The palettes are made up of four shadows each. One is an extravagant mix of gorgeous purple and pink shades. The other is with beautiful browns, a magenta and a shimmering pearl shadow. The liquid lipsticks and lipliners are comprised of classic nudes, deep magentas and a rose petal pink. I also want to mention the packaging. I meant the reflective, snakeskin pattern is so chic.
A purse is a girls best friend. The cool thing about them is that they are so unique to each person. No two women style or organize their purses the same. There are the girls who toss everything in their purse, with no rhyme or reason, adding to their own little organized chaos. And then there are the girls (like me) who have everything organized and in designated spots. So with that being said, I thought it would be interesting to show you guys what I carry in my everyday purse. First things first, I have a pretty small cross shoulder purse by Merona from Target. It is a very neutral brown color that matches with almost every outfit. I bought this a while ago, but I am pretty sure I paid around $25.00 for it. I don’t usually keep a crazy amount of things in my purse, which is a bit shocking because girls are known for having purses that hold things like Mary Poppins's bag! The first item in my purse is pretty expected and that's my wallet. It is the same neutral brown color as my purse and it is by Michael Kors. The funny thing about this wallet is that it's actually labeled as a phone case on their website, even though it's your average sized wallet! I have had this for almost three years now and it is still going strong. The next item is my ultimate essential: my headphones. I do not go anywhere without them. I LOVE listening to music and you never know when you're going to need them to save you from an awkward situation! Alright, this next item is also a HUGE essential of mine. Unfortunately, my hands get super dry in both the summer and the winter (it sucks). Having hand lotion with me at all times is a necessity; especially in the dry heat of Arizona! This one from Vaseline is my top pick because it also helps to nourish not only your skin, but your nails as well! Lip gloss is my next item! You will never catch me without this on hand. This lip gloss by Buxom is my holy grail! Although it is not great on my wallet, I adore it! It is a perfect rosy pink and is infused with ingredients that leave my lips looking plump. The next item is a product I cannot seem to get enough of! The Glow Mist by Pixi by Petra is perfect for refreshing your makeup on the go! When my makeup feels dry or even a little oily, a little spritz of this mist and my makeup looks great and I feel refreshed! This item is pretty common in most girls' purses: mints. I like to have spearmint flavored Ice Breakers handy just in case. You never know when you'll need a little breath refresh. This item is another one of my favorite lip products! Vaseline is so great for hydrating your lips and it is super convenient that they make it in chap stick form. This leaves my lips feeling nourished, hydrated and subtly pink! I know this one seems a bit extra, but I like to keep whatever nail polish color I'm wearing in my purse in case of any emergency touch ups! I have been wearing this baby pink color from Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in the shade Smartease! It's the perfect color for summer! Well, we have made it to the last item in my purse! This one may be a bit odd, but I am huge supporter of essential oils! Peppermint oil is great for aches and pains. When I am out and about and feel a killer headache coming on, I simply take a drop of my oil and massage it into my temples and the pain is gone! Sidenote: It is also great for period cramps! I know there are some skeptics out there, but don't knock it 'til you try it!
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