Toning is another important aspect to a good skincare regime. First you wash and or exfoliate then you tone before moisturizing. Toning will take off the last bit of dirt and bacteria so your serums and lotions can absorb much better. Depending on your toner it can also be your exfoliator. Toners that have alpha and beta hydroxy will exfoliate in the sense...
Prestige is an affordable brand you can find at your local CVS or Harmon's Discount. They have great liquid eye liner. I usually get their products at Harmon's because I can use the Bed Bath and Beyond coupons towards my purchase which always helps! They retail at about $6 each. These Long Term Relationship Eyeshadows are newer to their line. I think they...
Here I am with my second post on dry skincare for you guys! I hope this is helping you out and you are enjoying hearing my tips and reviews as much as I am enjoying writing them. :) So lets talk about cleansers... I switch mine up here and there. Like a lot of you I see something new and I want to...
This is going to be a series of entries all dedicated to dry skin. I find a lot of the people on the web who write beauty blogs have oily skin. I have dry skin myself and I am always on the lookout for tips and product reviews or suggestions. So I thought this is a good opportunity to share some of my...
I have purchased two Nars duos within the past month and they are making their way into my everyday makeup routine. Both are really nice tie ins to some of my palettes that are missing that one shade I wish it had. Well these two duos are really working out fantastically for that. They retail at $34.00 each and are part of the...
Mac Cosmetics has released three sets of pigment for the holiday season. I have gotten the green and teal set. It looked like something that was different from anything in my collection already pigment wise. They retail at $32.50 on Mac's website. There is also the Black & Gold set (which I am eyeing) and the Silver & Violet set. I believe the...
1. bedroom eyes That sensual seductive-looking glance that you (whether you are male or female) express when you are in a mood for something romantic and/or sexual. 2. bedroom eyes eyes that are big, dreamy, sultry, bold, and seductive, and are so beautiful that when someone looks into them, they get lost inside. (urbandictionary.com) Seductive, sweet, and warm are the words that come to mind...
As I had said in my previous post, now is the time when companies we all know and love release some great palettes for the holiday season. The brand Too Faced (which if you don't know them, definitely check them out because they are fab!) had released the Pretty Rebel palette probably a few months ago but it is limited edition so it...
Now is the time of year where all the top beauty brands start releasing great gift sets. It's such an exciting time because you can grab so many great deals on your favorites and even some new goodies too! Smashbox has recently released the Full Exposure palette for fall/winter 2013 and it is gorgeous! It is a great palette for the beginner as...
I have been MIA because my little sister just got married on Saturday! It was such an exciting weekend and an emotional one at that (waterproof mascara anyone?). I was honored with the job to be her Matron of Honor. It was also a Halloween theme so we could dress up. I added accessories such as a boa, flapper headband, and rhinestone mask...
The drugstore is full of beauty steals and yes some not so great things but the gems you can find are so worth the testing you must do. I have been asked to do some posts on drugstore makeup. Below are some of my favorite drugstore items. This list is always growing so when I discover more great products u will post about...
It can be hard to move out of your comfort zone, especially with makeup. This Wet N Wild Palette called Comfort Zone is a great way to move in a more adventurous direction while still having the option of playing it safe. It has an earthy mix of green, brown, rose gold, ivory, with a duo chrome thrown in (a beautiful combination for...
"I learned early on how different types of light can truly flatter the complexion. Growing up, my mother had pink light bulbs in all of the lamps throughout the house. She loved pink light because it was the softest and most flattering, and she always wanted to look good. I used this concept of lighting in Ambient Light Powder." - Carisa Janes, Hourglass...
This season deep seductive lips are in. I love a sexy dark lip. Since fall is just starting and winter comes on so fast I decided to do a post on a group of great fall and winter lip colors from the drugstore and high end brands. I have included some limited edition shades but sometimes you can find them on Ebay or...
Fall is here and winter is on its way... having dry skin I love a dewy finish and need that extra moisture this time of year especially. I find that a lot of beauty gurus on YouTube or on other beauty blogs have oily skin. I am always on the search for blogs with people who have dry skin like me and can...
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