Saturday, July 29, 2017

July BoxyCharm Unboxing

Hey everyone!!

 I can't even believe it's almost August which pretty much means it's Fall already right (lol)?
I'm so damn ready for it too, I was getting dressed the other day and it was all overcast-y outside and I had on black leggings and was about to put on a sweater until my husband pointed out that it was cloudy but still 108 outside and I looked crazy hahaha.
So I guess we're not actually quite there yet.
Ooooooooh by the way, I noticed that Bath & Body Works has some of their Fall Candles out already, I'm all over it.
The Fall & Winter collections are my favorite from Bath & Body Works a lot of the other collections are just so underwhelming.
Okay, okay this isn't about Bath & Body Works I swear once I start rambling hahaha.

It's the end of the month and that means it's BoxyCharm Time!!
This month's theme is Cutie Pie which is super cute and fitting for the season, it kinda just makes me want pie though.

 I created the look below using all the products from my July Boxycharm.



So let's move on to this month's products (eeek).
You can also watch July's BoxyCharm Unboxing.



1) Electric Eyes Palette by Blinc ($45)
Sadly mine came shattered and every time I tell myself, "Fuck it, I'm just gonna play with it anyway" I end up making a huge mess that's not fun to clean up.
I've since cleaned up and re-pressed my pans but they seem super fragile and still messy because they keep breaking.
At least I was able to get all my blog and vlog things done still though.
Although I don't wanna comment too much on the actual formula because mine was a mess, I will say that the look I created with this came out beautiful, they were very easy to use and layer, and I got amazing pigmentation and finish without foiling.
I even used the lightest shade (champagne) as my highlight and it was fucking poppin'.
As you can see in the above photos.


2) Ultra Matte Lip by ColourPop ($6)
I received the shade Notion.
When I first saw the ColourPop packaging, it had slightly neon red/orange ends and I was like dammit I'm gonna have to give this one away.
After my drama queen moment I finally opened it to find that it was actually a plummy berry shade which is beautiful and I don't currently have anything similar to this right now, probably because I can't stop buying nudes, although in the tube it appears to be more of a raspberry it far more vamp-y than that as you can see.
I didn't find this to be patchy at all for a deeper shade and was able to get a fully opaque lip with one coat, I also gotta say this appears to have a slight metallic shift that is beautiful in the light.
It's super matte but that's what I prefer, so it doesn't bother me at all.


3) Uni Brow Universal Eyebrow Pencil by WinkyLux ($12)
I've never had good luck with "universal shades" and actually don't purchase brow products that come this way anymore, they're always too warm or too light for my liking as this one proved to have that problem as well.
The shade was lighter than my natural brow hairs which looked hideous and was noticeably too warm for my complexion and black hair.
I also am not a fan of the triangular/tear shape that this features and with an overly creamy formula it dulled quickly and was impossible to make use of the one pointed edge.

4) Invisible Light Translucent Powder Duo by BareMinerals ($32)
I've had this in my shopping cart and have almost purchased it multiple times but it always lost out to something I wanted more at the time, so I guess it's a good thing that I waited because now I can take it off my list.
This duo is fucking perfect!!
The matte side sets your under eyes flawlessy but is very matte and wouldn't be great for someone with dry undereyes.
The glow side finishes the rest of your face with a slightly subtle luminosity that makes your skin look naturally radiant.

5) Spray. Set. Go. Makeup Setting Spray by Project Beauty ($32)
This stuff is fucking bomb, It's like literal hairspray for your face.
A little goes a long way with this product and pump combo, each spray pumps out a lot of product in a nice big cloud and I found that I only needed 2 sprays instead of my normal 50.
Even though my face was soaked it dried down withing 10 seconds and my face felt set but not tight or dry and it took down all the powder.
I really do think that this made my makeup look beautiful all day and I also feel like it helped keep me matte.
I do however still think that this is very overpriced for 2 ounces and wouldn't repurchase it for that price.

 Obsessed with BoxyCharm?
Catch up on May's BoxyCharm
or watch June's BoxyCharm GRWM

 What was your favorite item this month?
Let me know in the comments or hit me up on social media.
Products Mentioned:
BoxyCharm
Bath & Body Works Candles
Ultra Matte Lip by ColourPop
Electric Eyes Palette by Blinc
Uni Brow Universal Eyebrow Pencil by WinkyLux
Invisible Light Translucent Powder Duo by BareMinerals
Spray. Set. Go. Makeup Setting Spray by Project Beauty
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Thursday, July 13, 2017

Sheet Masks Part Two

Hey everyone!!

 So if you've been following me on any platform you probably already know that in June I used a sheet mask every single day for my Month of Sheet Masks.
In case you're catching up, I did do one check in before this.
Catch up with all that in my Month of Sheet Masks Part One too if you'd like.

 I'm kinda shocked that I didn't even miss one day, most of the time I did my sheet masks at night because I tend to have more time for lounging around with a mask on, usually while watching Netflix or Hulu.

Since my last check in there hasn't been much change, I still have super hydrated, plump, and smooth skin but it's kind of balanced out and stayed this way the whole month which is fine with me because if you read part one then you'd know that's where most of the changes were noticeable.
So I can say that using the sheet masks everyday really did work but after hitting the point of maximum hydration, it was only maintaining the perfect balance.

 In short I would suggest that if you're having issues with dry skin, sheet masks could definitely help you out.
You could start with a sheet mask everyday for a week to bring your skin's moisture levels up, then you can maintain it with a sheet mask every 2 days or so depending on your skin type.
That would give you super hydrated skin while also being more budget friendly than everyday.

 *Fun Fact*
Sheet masks are essentially just an essence/serum soaked sheet and you could get the same results from just adding a hydrating essence/serum to your routine which might actually be cheaper than going this route but the sheet mask option is more fun and relaxing.

 Onto the sheet masks used:
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Day 23: Soothing Mask Sheet by Urban Dollkiss
Day 24: Tomato Everyday Mask Sheet by Skinfood

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Extra Mask: Aloe Essence Joyful Time Mask Sheet by Mizon
This was from a day that I used two sheet masks in one day lol.


I love sheet masks, so I hope you guys enjoyed this experiment.
Leave some comments below and let me know your thoughts on sheet masks or just hi.
Oh and by the way the products that I linked are the actual products I purchased.
Don't forget to follow to my blog.


Hyaluronic Acid Essence Joyful Time Mask Sheet by Mizon
#StayGorgeous Sheet Mask by Biobelle
#BeautyScoop Sheet Mask by Biobelle
Aloe Essence Joyful Time Mask Sheet by Mizon

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Monday, July 3, 2017

Revitalift Moisturizer Review

Hey everyone!!

Today is a skincare post because let's be honest, there is a shit ton of skincare products out there and with so many different skin types and needs it can get overwhelming when you're on the hunt for new product.
I mean with skincare being so fucking expensive, no one wants to blow money on shitty products. Especially if you're like me and never return things and instead they go into a sad pile that will eventually be garbage or given away.

So recently I started using the Revitalift Moisturizer by L'Oreal, I received mine free from Influenster and although this post in not sponsored and not required by Influenster, I blog so obviously I was going to blog about this.

 Let's start off by saying I have combination skin (oily t zone/normal to dry face) which is currently more on the oily/normal side.

 This moisturizer couldn't have come at a better time, I was wanting a new night cream and although this one is for day and night (which they wanted you to do of course) I was all in.
So basically they created the #RevitaliftChallenge which is a 14 day challenge using this product in place of your regular day and night moisturizer.
The Revitalift Moisturizer claims to immediately deeply hydrate and firm the skin,
Smooth out your skin's texture in one week,
and reduce fine lines and wrinkles in two weeks.

 The first few days of using this I noticed my skin was very hydrated and even plump feeling throughout the day especially when I woke up in the morning or afternoon (don't judge me lol).
I did also notice though that my face felt slightly greasy and looked a little shiny even in the areas where I'm normal to dry, and it didn't seem to be fully absorbing into my skin and  leaving a thin residue all over my face.

 It's really fudging hot where I live so lately I've been going makeup free a couple days a week or whenever I can, so it took me a few days to realize just how bad the residue was.
When I applied makeup over this it clung to the areas of my face that weren't absorbed and looked as though I had dry patches all over my face and if that wasn't bad enough it was also pilling up in balls on the sides of my face.
I really wanted to like this moisturizer so I kept using it but tried using less and sometimes not in my t zone.

 At the end of the first week when I was checking out my skin in the mirror I noticed I was getting bumps all over my face, they weren't zits or clogged pores, more of an irritation maybe.
Obviously I stopped using the cream as soon as I saw the bumps and went back to my regular skincare routine and within a week my skin was back to normal and the bumps were gone.

 It sucks that this didn't work out for me and obviously that doesn't mean it won't work for you but at least you can take this information into consideration and possibly save yourself some money.

 Let me know in the comments below if you've tried the Revitalift Moisturizer.




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Sunday, June 25, 2017

Sunscreen Formulas 101

Hey everyone!!
How's everyone's summer so far?
I can't believe it's already summer though.
It's so damn hot here it's indescribable, it was 117 yesterday and it's sucks because we're pretty much trapped indoors when it gets like this here.
My A/C went out last week which was pretty brutal but luckily we had it fixed within a few days.
I thought with the kickoff of summer that now would be the perfect time to talk about sunscreen formulas which btw you should be using sunscreen year round.


I think that most people are unaware of just how many different sunscreen formulas are available and just like with any skincare products each formula is best suited for different skin types and can range from drugstore to high end although drugstore options might be more limited in their options.
Most people associate sunscreen with greasy white goop that's hard to blend into the skin and if using on your face then flashback.
Choosing the right formula for your skin type or needs could make wearing sunscreen a happy addition to your routine instead of the horrid childhood memories of white thick goop all over your skin.

 If you're into skincare check out part one of my Month of Sheet Masks.

 *Tip:
Applying a separate sunscreen directly on your skin under your foundation rather than using a foundation with SPF can help to prevent white cast and flash back if that's a concern but any sunscreen is better than none.

 Cream Sunscreen
So first we're going to talk about probably the most common formula of sunscreen which is a cream formula and can be found literally everywhere even grocery stores.
Cream formulas work best for dry skin types and they tend to be more moisturizing and some can be slightly greasy.
Cream sunscreens are more of a barrier type sunscreen and usually don't fully absorb into the skin which is great for going to the pool or beach but if choosing this option for daily use is better suited for those who wear minimal or no makeup.

 Gel Sunscreen
Gel formulas are best suited for my oily & combo skinned girls.
Gels are usually clear and undetectable once blended, they're more lightweight and fully absorb into the skin without leaving a residue like creams do, which make these also great for daily use and layering under makeup even full cake.

 Milks / Sun Milks
Milks are the perfect in between for normal to combo girls.
They are lightweight and lightly moisturizing, they also fully absorb into the skin which makes this another great option for daily use and layering under makeup even full cake.
Milks or Sun Milks are usually found in K Beauty or at least the only ones I've seen, with a texture similar to an essence (I love essences btw). It's almost a sunscreen essence in my opinion.

 Stick Sunscreen
Sticks tend to be more targeted at those on the go and all skin types and the formulation varies depending on the brand.
Although most tend to be similar to a cream whereas they don't fully absorb and some can even be quite balmy leaving a similar barrier effect (residue).
These are super convenient for quick and mess free application and travel although maybe not the best option for daily use and would be better suited for minimal to no makeup.

 Powder Sunscreen
Powders can be very diverse and a great option for all skin types depending on the brand.
You can find powders in matte formulas for combo & oily skin types and even tinted powders that can be used as foundation or setting powder making these capable of being used both under and over makeup as well as for touch ups.
The most common powders are marketed as foundations but are a good option for those who want the full makeup effect without the extra layers.
These would be good for daily use for pretty much everyone from no makeup to full cake.

 Spray Sunscreen
I saved the best for last in my opinion obviously.
Spray formulas are just as common as creams now and come in so many different formulas for all skin types and some brands can even be found at drugstores and grocery stores.
Spray are super quick to apply, it literally takes only seconds.
There are full body formulas which are great to apply obviously everywhere even over makeup, as well as sprays designed specifically for the face which make great primer and setting sprays.
These are great for daily use, especially if you're lazy about sunscreen or just short on time.
These work for pretty much everyone, every skin type, and for no makeup to full cake.
These are also good for spraying on your scalp if you do any kind of part in your hair.
Bonus they're great for small children who can't stay still for very long, seriously takes a few seconds.

 I hope this helps you out in some way, there's literally so many options probably even more than I mentioned, these are just the ones that I am personally aware of or have tried.
Let me know your favorite sunscreen formulas and skin type in the comments or hit me up on social media.
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Friday, June 16, 2017

Sheet Masks Part One

Hey everyone!!

I basically kept my entire day and night skin care routines the same and just added in a sheet mask every night.
Before I started using these everyday I used sheet masks 1-2 times a week.
I like sheet masks so much because I have combo skin and when parts of my skin do get dry these add in that much needed extra boost of hydration without being too heavy or clogging for my oily tzone.

Oh damn I almost forget to mention that I ordered a silicone sheet mask cover since it's hot as balls here and it really keeps my sheet mask from drying out due to the weather, not just that but I always have the ceiling fans going in my house year round which can make these dry out rather than absorb.
(TIP: Use sheet mask after your cleanser & toner.
Then after removal allow any remaining serum to absorb into your skin before continuing your regular skincare routine.)

 With the first ten days down since adding this to my night time routine I have to say, “wow”.
Around day five I noticed my skin was starting to feel more hydrated throughout the day and not just for a few hours after application.
By day ten my face feels so hydrated that I can use a light hydrating mist in place of moisturizer without my skin feeling dry later in the day.
As a combo skinned chick I'm kinda shocked because I really can't say one bad thing at this point, I haven't had any irritation, break outs, or clogged pores.
I also expected to get some product buildup or whiteheads in my tzone which tends to happen when I over moisturize but I haven't had any.
So far so good.
Let's check out the masks we used plus any notes.

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This red ginseng mask reeked so bad the entire time I had it on my face.


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Day seven: Collagen 3-GO Mask Sheet by Urban Dollkiss
I couldn't find a link for this one and was actually given this sheet mask from a friend so not sure at the moment where to get it.
I love this brand so much and these sheet masks did not disappoint.
The mask itself was great quality and more of a lightweight cloth texture which clung really well to the face and didn't dry out before it absorbed.




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The eye holes on this mask were way too close together and it made it hard to avoid getting serum in my eyes.

 I'm still in the middle of my Month of Sheet Masks so there will be more sheet masks.
Lots and lots more.
Let me know your favorite sheet masks in the comments below or hit me up on social media.
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Monday, June 5, 2017

Blog: Month of Sheet Masks

Hey everyone!!
The past few months my skincare routine has been pretty damn good, everything has been working together in perfect harmony, I swear I even heard birds singing the other day (oh wait, maybe that's because it's almost summer).
Well my bubble was burst because along with the beautiful weather came heat and dryness, it is hot as balls here and the past few days I've noticed the tiniest bit of dryness starting around my chin area. I have combo skin and I fluctuate between normal to dry on the outer parts of my face so I'm used to switching out products.
I figured this time instead of switching something out that I would add a nightly sheet mask into the mix for the added hydration.
How crazy that it ended up being the perfect timing because it was around the 30th and I knew it'd be a shit ton easier to track with a fresh new month.
So June is officially my month of sheet masks.
I love skincare and I'm excited to see how this affects my skin and if it's as bomb ass as I'm imagining it's gonna be.
I'll be updating weekly with the sheet masks used and which ones sucked, that way it's not super long at the end.

Have you done a month of sheet masks?
Let me know in the comments below or on social media.

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