TheShopgirl26

CoverGirl Lash Blast 24 Hour

2012-11-20T10:03:00.001-08:00

I have been using this mascara for quite some time now and I am in love with this product. It is very similar to the original lash blast in the sense that it lengthens and volumes the same . This formula makes my lashes a bit more dramatic ,so I tend to use it more at night when I go out .. You can get this at any Drugstore near you..
Let me know what you think of it!!!

Bliss Peeling Groovy Facial Serum

2012-03-05T12:41:00.001-08:00

I purchased this product when I was on a cruise to the Bahamas on the Norwegian Jewel..I went with my sister and it was amazing!! On one of our sailing days we decided to get a massage and facial . We got a great deal!
One of the products the girl used during my facial was the Bliss Peeling Groovy Serum. I love this stuff !!!
It is a serum you can use morning and night to help decrease the size of your pores.
I use this mostly in the morning. I cleanse my face, tone and then apply 3-4 drops into my hand and massage it into my skin. Concentrating on the areas where my pores are the largest, so mainly around my nose area. I then follow with some moisturizer.
Only downside- The pump is a little tricky to use. Mine just may be faulty. I push the pump down and product seems to disperse in different directions. So, I just have to be careful when pumping product out.
The cost of this product is $65.. Expensive, but it lasts you a long time.

Revlon PhotoReady Eye Primer

2012-01-17T13:50:00.000-08:00

A new item from Revlon is the PhotoReady Eye Primer...It has a twist bottom to make the product come up through the bristles up top .. My only dislike about this is, like a lot of other products that twist, a lot can come out. So I tend to use my fingers to apply the product ..

Other than that I really enjoy this product. It is skin toned and blends into the eye area easily. I've used my MAC shadows, urban decay shadows and cream shadows with the Revlon primer and it's holds them in place well. I have not experienced any creasing or fading of color when using this primer ..

I found this at my CVS for $11.49.If you have tried this primer, let me know your thoughts !!!!

January Wishlist

2012-01-05T11:30:00.000-08:00

New Year+New makeup launches= Alot of spending for me !!!
Cosmetic companies are launching a whole lot of new makeup products for the new year from Revlon, Maybelline and Covergirl to MAC, Chanel, Bobbi Brown and Estee Lauder. I love new products, but my wallet hates it ..lol

Here are some items that I am craving to get soon!!!!

Limited Edition Bobbi Brown Ultra Nude Eye Palette $45

Laura Mercier Tempting Coral Lip Shine $22

Laura Mercier Radiance Foundation Primer $30

Limited Edition Luxe Colour Portfolio $98

Laura Mericer Caviar Stick Eye Colour in Amethyst $24

Laura Mercier Full Blown Volume Lash Mascara $24

Clinique Almost Lipstick in Shy Honey $15

Garnier Skin Renew Anti-Dark Circle Roller

2012-01-03T08:01:00.001-08:00

I love this product! The Garnier Skin Renew Anti-Dark Circle roller with a hint of concealer is my absolute favorite product. I do not have dark circles under my eyes, but I love to use this to help depuff my eyes in the morning and slightly conceal. It is the perfect coverage for me and it works!!!

I foumd this at my CVS for $12.99, but you can get it whereever drugstore products are sold!

NEW Revlon PhotoReady Perfecting Primer

2012-01-03T07:58:00.001-08:00

I came across the New Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer ($14.79) at my local CVS when I saw all the amazing new Revlon products all nicely displaced as soon as you walk in!

I already made a blogpost for the New Revlon Photoready 3D Volume Mascara that you can see here.

This primer is fantastic if you need a nice matte canvas. I enjoy my glow primers once in awhile that give sheen and radiance. But, when I have a foundation that already does that I enjoy using a primer that is matte first. This primer is milky white which turns clear when you apply to your face. It has a nice smooth, satin feel to it.

It has a really easy to use pump that has great control if you do not want to use a full pumps worth of primer. I use one full pump and a half. I highly recomment this if you are looking for a good matte primer to control shine/oilyness throughout the day. I literally only have to tough up at the end of my work day which is around 6pm. And since I do not have alot of time to run to the bathroom to touch up during work this is a great product to use, so I do not have to worry about any shine.

Makeup collection at a glance

2012-01-02T11:18:00.003-08:00

I have come to realize that my makeup collection/stash has become a bit insane and needs some major organizing! Take a peek with me as I show you my collection now. It is really nothing special. It is probably every OCD persons nightmare. lol The first pic is my lipgloss stash. All I have for storage right now is a tall, plastic container on wheels in my bathroom and some shelves if they aren't taken over by towels and/or sheets.

(Lip stash)

Misc. draw

(Blush/Bronzers/Tinted moisterizers/ concealers)

(Eyeliners/shade sticks/gel liners/eye primers/cream shadows/single eyeshadows)

(Mascaras)

(Main Blush/Bronzer draw)

(A Part of my wall cabinet is home to my foundations and face primers/moisterizers)

How overwhelming is this for you guys because it is reallly overwhelming for me. I am an organized person outside of my makeup. That is why 2012 is the year for organizing all aspects of my life. Starting with my makeup. I have already started to order some fun containers and such. This will be a longggg process for sure. But, I am ready and taking it one lipgloss at a time!!!

Calvin Klein Chelsea Quilt Crossbody Bag

2012-01-02T11:18:00.001-08:00

I saw this bag on zappos.com and fell in love !! It is so universal. It can be used as a clutch by removing the chain strap, a crossbody bag or on one shoulder.

The clasp makes it very easy to make this crossbag into a clutch!

The quilt fabric is so cute and fashionable. I love the clasp and the fact that even though it's small it can fit a lot . It has a main compartment with a zipper, a slip section in the front with a zipper section right behind it before the main section. Great to use as a clutch for a night out or on one shoulder for a dinner date out !

Found on Zappos.com in black..$87.99 Originally..$98.00

Origins Clear Improvement Charcoal Mask

2012-01-02T07:24:00.001-08:00

I went to my Origins in my local mall to get some more of my favorite moisturizer, VitaZing SPF 15, and as I was speaking to the sales lady she recommended to me this charcoal mask.. I have pores that I want to vanish and blackheads that I need to have disappear. She said this is the best thing!

It is White China Clay that absorbs into your skin, hardens, tightens, like I could literally feel the pores shrink as the mask was drying and getting harder... I kept it on for about 10 minutes.. You need to let it completely dry.. In the first few minutes it felt cooling then it gets hard and tight. You will notice, once it is completely dry, little cracks. That is when you know it is time to remove . Take a warm, wet cloth to remove the clay.

I was very impressed with the results. My pores were smaller and black heads, while not all of them were completely gone, the majority were. My face looked smoother and flawless.. I am deff going to continue using this mask at least once a week!!

Price of Origins Clear Improvement mask...$22

New Revlon PhotoReady 3D Volume Mascara

2012-01-02T07:11:00.001-08:00

I am so excited that Revlon has come out with new products for 2012!!!

I found this mascara a few days ago in my CVS and almost passed out with excitement!!!

The Formula is great !!! It gives length and grabs every lash. The wand has soft bristles and has a little group of spikes at the very top to grab the inner most lashes.. It reminds me a lot of the Benefit They're Real wand, except the Benefit wand has short rubber bristles where the Revlon bristles are softer..

Benefit They're Real is to the left. Revlon Photoready 3D Volume is to the right.

The price of the mascara is $10.49.. A bit pricey for a drugstore mascara , but I highly recommend it!!

New 2012 drugstore finds !!!

2011-12-31T13:38:00.001-08:00

So I'm writing this from my iPhone through the blogger app! Let's see if this works!!!

I was just at my local CVS to pick up some boring items like cotton balls and cotton pads when I walk in and see a set up for New Revlon items.. Well I nearly freaked out. I went over and saw a new face primer, new eye primer, new 3D photo ready mascara, new face sculpting palettes, and new eye shadow palettes..... I almost died.. Oh and a new mousse air brush foundation!!! Revlon is really on its game this new year!

Along with Revlon, Rimmel had a new mega mascara that has a nice fat brush and claims to grab all clumps and give great volume .. Cannot wait to test that out !!!

I also grabbed a new Cover Girl 24 hour mascara, one of maybelline's new gel cream shadows in a really desirable taupe shade and one of the Revlon lip butters in cupcake .. Did not think I would jump on the lip butter craze bc I heard mixed reviews, but Jessica from Beautizene did a review on Cupcake and I loved how it looked.

Here is the breakdown on prices
1. Maybelline Eye studio 24 hr eyeshadow ( Tough as Taupe) ...$7.99
2. Revlon Lip Butter (Cupcake)...$8.49
3.Revlon PhotoReady Perfecting Primer...$14.79
4.Revlon PhotoReady 3D Volume mascara...$10.49
5. Revlon PhotoReady Eye Primer...$11.49
6. Revlon PhotoReady Sculpting Blush Palette...$14.79
7. Rimmel Volume Flash ScandalEyes mascara...$7.99
8. Cover Girl Lash Blast 24 hr...9.99

I still need to get the Cover Girl/ Olay new foundation with the pump and the Revlon Mousse Air Brush Foundation..

Cover girl also has a new liquid eye liner I saw that I really would like to try!!

Okay enough with my rant .. If you were looking for new drugstore makeup I highly suggest you try our some of these new items !!

Video and reviews to follow :)

Xoxo Katie

NEW Sigmax Synthetic Collection!

2011-10-10T16:28:00.000-07:00

They have finally arrived!!!!! The New Sigmax Synthetic Collection. Four all new brushes to add to the already awesome Synthetic Kabuki Collection. The new brushes debuted today and I jumped for joy. Literally, I was all smiles when I saw the announcement on Twitter. Follow @Sigma_Beauty and @Sigma_Affiliate for daily updates and reminders of new products!

The four piece kit is $49.00 and includes the following:

P80 - Precision Flat- $14

The small, dense and flat top is ideal to conceal blemishes, sun spots and small imperfections on the skin. It can be used to stipple concealer on defined areas, followed by precise application of setting powder.

F82 - Precision Round- $14

The rounded top was designed to mimic your fingertips, making this brush ideal to apply eye shadow primers. It can also be used for the precise application of highlight shades on the bridge of the nose, cheek bones and cupid's bow.

P84 - Precision Angled- $14

The small angled top makes this brush perfect for precise contouring on the sides of the nose and contouring the hollows of the cheek bones. It can also be used to highlight the brow bone.

P86 - Precision Tapered- $14

The tapered shape of this brush is ideal for application of concealer under the eyes and on defined areas such as the sides of the nose, chin and around the mouth. This brush can also be used to perfectly apply concealer around the lips to prevent color bleeding

You can also purchase these brushes separately!!!!

The Synthetic Tapered Kabuki Brush- F86- $16

The F86 Tapered Kabuki brush is ideal for using powders and highlighter under the eye and cheek area. The dense and precise tip in this brush enhances cheek highlighting and contouring for a flawless application. Synthetic Sigmax HD filament.

I wonder if this brush will be good for foundation application as well?? I can't wait to find out!!!

If you have yet to experiance these brushes from Sigma I highly suggest doing so!

You can purchase the complete kit with the Sigmax Synthetic brushes, Synthetic Tapered brush and and Synthetic Kabuki brushes for $99/00

Each brush will make your makeup routine effortless.!!!!

ENJOY :)

~BENEFIT~ Bella Bamba Blush~

2011-04-10T11:38:00.000-07:00

My new love!!!!!!

This is the newest blush from Benefit and it retails for $28.

Can be purchased at Sephora and Sephora.com

The perfect watermelon-pink blush for the Spring/Summer!!
I have been wearing this for the past week and I have been obsessed. This is and will be my blush to use well through the Summer !

The color is buildable. I have warm this blush both lightly swept onto my cheeks and packed on for a more brighter color.

Both ways are suitable for the day. I do not think you can over due this coler because both ways, packed on or lightly swept on, look great.

~Enjoy~

xoxo Katie

~Favorite Sigma Products~

2011-04-07T08:42:00.000-07:00

Make Me Blush Kit $99

I own this kit in Coral and I absolutely love it! It includes 12 brushes for the face and eyes.

-7 Eye brushes

-5 Face brushes

My favorites are;

-E40 Tapered Blending

-F40 Large Angled Contour

-F70 Concealer

-E55 Eye Shader

The container is great for traveling and for storing your brushes at home!

The Sigmax Brushes $42

The Sigmax brushes are to die for !!! In this three piece set you will receive

-The F80 Flat Top Kabuki

-The F82 Round Top Kabuki

-The F84 Angled Top Kabuki

My favorite brush from this set is the F80 Flat Top. I use it everyday for my foundation. It makes the application of my liquid foundation so easy, and it gives a great flawless finish. I bought a second one as a back up!

Individual cost for the F80 is $16

These brushes can be used with powder, liquid and cream products. Love that they are so versatile :)

The Professional Kit w/ brush roll (Orig. $149)
Buy now and save $10 !!!

This was my first purchase from Sigma and I fell in love.Clearly I have become a bit obsessed with Sigma brushes, but who really cares! <3

In the Professional brush kit you will receive 15 quality brushes for everyday use.

-7 Face brushes

- 7 Eye brushes

- 1 Lip brush

My favorites are;

- L05 Lip brush

-E10 Small eyeliner

-E45 Small tapered blending

-E25 Blending brush

-F25 Tapered face

-F20 Large powder

Check out some of my favorites !!!!!

You will not be disappointed !!

xoxo Katie

~Sigma Make Me Blush Kit~

2011-03-19T12:13:00.000-07:00

Check out Sigma Makeup's product of the week!!!!

Sigma's Make Me Blush Kit is packed with everyday, essencial brushes that every girl is sure to love!!! I chose the coral kit, but there is also a purple kit, an aqua kit and a standard black kit.

The container can hold more than just the brushes that come inside it, and I love that it has so much room! The cost for this kit is $99

It includes 5 Face brushes;

-Foundation F60

-Concealer F70

-Duo Fiber F50

-Large Powder F30

-Large Angel Contour F40

7 Eye brushes;

-Small Angle E65

-Medium Angel Shader E70

-Large Shader E60

-Pencil E30

-Tapered Blending E40

-Eye Shading E55

-Eyeliner E05

My favorite brush is the Tapered Blending!!!!!

Check out the site for amazing brushes!!
Free gift with any $30 purchase :)
http://www.sigmabeauty.com/?Click=16181

Enjoy!

xoxo Katie

Mally Beauty~All Day Gorgeous Kit~

2011-03-03T17:34:00.000-08:00

This is my first purchase from Mally Beauty and I have to say, I am one happy customer. Mally makeup products are all about high performance, long wearing makeup. You achieve a long lasting effect by applying a base before applying the product. So for Mally's blush system she has a kit which has a cream blush you apply first and you follow with applying a powder blush on top. The cream blush helps the powder last all day. Her lip system is similar, You apply the lip color first and let that set for a few moments. You follow with the clear gloss that adds great shine to your lips.

You can purchase Mally Beauty products online at QVC or watch QVC on television for Mally's latest beauty trends! Mally Beauty will be on QVC Saturday night from Midnight -2am, 5am-6am, 1pm-3pm, and 5pm-7pm eastern time. Set your DVR's :)

The All Day Gorgeous kit includes;

-24/7 blush system

-Blush applicator

-24/7 liner powder/24/7 liner pencil

                                                            -Liner applicator
                                                           **-Waterproof volumizing mascara
                                                               -Evercolor lasting shadow stick
                                                           **-Evercolor lipcolor stick
                                                               -Evercolor gloss
                                                               -Reusable makeup pouch

Cream blush/ Powder blush

24/7 liner pencil/ Shadow stick/ lipcolor
These did not come off until I used makeup remover wipes!
Very long lasting!!

** Represent my favorite products from the kit :)

Cost of this kit is $56.00 and I ordered in the shade light/medium

~Sigma Premium Kit $10 off !!!!~

2011-03-02T11:30:00.000-08:00

Click Here to enter the site! Order you premium kit today :)

~Smashbox Sultry/Sweet Box Set ~

2011-02-20T10:13:00.000-08:00

I was searching around the Nordstrom website when I can across the Smashbox Sultry/Sweet box set. I have only tried the smashbox Photo Finish face primer before, so I was bit leary on trying out other products.But, I decided to go and purchase this set, because not only did it come with 8 products to try, 7 out of the 8 were full size. The only product not full size is the Photo Finish Luminizing face primer. The cost of this set is $68 (retail value $190).

This set includes;

-Limitless eyeliner in Smoke Retail price $19

-Photo op under eye brightner $18

-Eye shadow quad in Softly Seductive (Special for set)

-Hyperlash mascara in Black $21

-Reflection high shine lip gloss $19

-Lip enhancing gloss in Tempt $18

-Cheek duo in Sultry/Sweet (Special for set)

-Photo finish luminizing face primer-Travel size $17

**I have not tried the hyperlash mascara, the limitless eyeliner in Smoke or the lip enhancing gloss yet. Once I have tried them all you will hear my thoughts in the upcoming haul video.

I am testing out the illuminating face primer and undereye brightener today...reviews to follow.

The products I have tried and love are as follows;

Reflection High Shine lip gloss

I have been loving this gloss over any lip stick I wear!!! It adds the right amount of shine without being too much.

Eyeshadow Quad in Softly Seductive

These shadows do have hints of shimmer in them. If you do not enjoy shimmer in your eyeshadows then I do not recommend this quad. However, the shimmer is not chunky glitter- just slight reflective specs. I have not experianced any fall out, but I do use an eyeshadow base. I recommend using a base or primer with these shadows.

Cheek Duo in Sultry/Sweet

I recommend mixing the two colors together to create a warm flush color to your cheeks. The softer pink lighens the face while the darker pink adds the color.

Thank you for reading. I would love to know if you guys have tried any of these products and your reactions.

xoxo Katie

~Ulta haul~2/13/11

2011-02-13T13:05:00.000-08:00

Yesturday I went to Ulta and filmed a haul right away. In the Ulta portion of the haul I showed the new OPI color I want to be a loan star from the new Texas collection. To see the video click here. Well as I was putting away the items I dropped that polish and it fell into a million pieces and the polish went everywhere!! I was cleaning it all up with little cotton balls soaked in nail polish remover.. It felt like it took foreverr!!! Well anyway I went back to Ulta today to get a new bottle of I want to be a loan star and found a few more goodies to try!! :)

Here is the haul from today!!!

-Hot Tool Pink Titan paddle brush $12.99

-OPI Coney Island Cottan Candy $8.50

-Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara in Blackest Black $8.99

-Revlon Colorburst lipgloss Pink Ice $7.49

-Revlon Super lusterous lipgloss Pink Pursuit $6.99

-Revlon Photoready Concealer light/medium $9.99

-NYX Jumbo eye pencil yogurt $4.49

-NYX slim lip pencil Nude Pink $3.49

Sale Item-Essie Polish Secret Affair and My Private Cabana (the pink one) $4.99 each

-Essie Mink Muffs $8.00

I ended up saving $8.00 on Revlon items and $1.75 on NYX items!!!!

Hope you enjoy this haul. If you want a review on anything just leave a comment below :)

xoxo Katie

~Mini Drugstore Haul 2/11/11~

2011-02-11T15:37:00.000-08:00

I literally just got back from the CVS and I couldnt wait to post this!!!! I found some really fun products and needed to share with you guys asap. :)

The Burt"s Bees Radiance Healthy Glow Kit is my favorite purchase out of everything !!!! It cost $7.49. Inside you get...

- Radiance Body lotion ( I have this in the full size and love ittt :) )

-Radiance Body wash

-Radiance Bar soap

-Radiance Day cream

-Radiance Night cream

-Radiance Eye cream

-Radiance Lip shimmer

I am super excited to try all these out and let you guys know how it all turns out !!

Next, I purchased my first Rimmel lipstick in 220 Pink Chic. Here it is swatched on my hand. Not the greatest swatch. It is more pink than it appears in the picture.

It cost $8.99

The last item that I snatched up is the Revlon Custom Eyes Palette in 010 Seet Innocence.

This cost $7.89

I really like how on the back it gives you a diagram on where all the colors can be placed on the eye.

The colors are in order 1 though 5, so it is a really easy diagram to follow!!! Can't wait to try this out. If I like it there is another one I think I may purchase.

Hope you all enjoyed my little CVS haul....Also they have a new beauty club rewards program. If you already have a CVS Extra Care card you can just add the beauty club onto that. Once you spend $50 on beauty products, which includes hair care products, you receive $5 in extra bucks!!! I reached my $50 dollar mark, so I can;t wait to use my extra bucks..Hmm, what shoud I spend it on?????

xoxo Katie

~Eyes Lips Face (ELF) Haul~

2011-02-09T16:29:00.000-08:00

Hey Everyone!!!!

A few days ago I received my ELF order in the mail. You can order from the website at http://www.eyeslipsface.com/ or check out your local Target because they carry some ELF products :) If you are not familiar with ELF cosmetics. The regular line costs $1. The Studio line cost $3 and the Mineral line costs $5.

Online, ELF was having an awesome sale!! All lip products were 50% off plus I had a $25 gift certificate from my sister for my birthday, so I had to snatch some stuff up!!!!

The first item I bought I wanted for awhile. It is The Beauty Encyclopedia Face Edition.

Inside you get 4 shimmer creams, 4 concealers, 1 bronzer, 1 blush and 1 face brush. Also a helpful guide on how to achieve a flawless, glowing, radiant face!

The Face Encyclopedia is $5.

Next, I picked up a few items from the ELF dollar line. Now, even though these products only cost one dollar, the quality of them are very impressive.

Tinted Moisterizers

I purchased two. One is shade 6001 Apricot Beige and the other in shade 6007 Rosy Beige. Both look like they can work with my complextion. Now, I know itis small packaging, but from what I hear, you do not need a lot of product and since it only cost me $1 I am fine with the amount given. Once I test out the tinted moisterizer I will do a review !!!

Shimmering Facial Whip

I bought two shades. One in 1204 Camilla and the other in 1205 Lilac Petal. These are great for highlghting cheek bones, adding shimmer under the brow bone or in the inner corner. Just a small amount gives the nicest sheen to your face!

Hypershine Lipgloss

I bought two shades. One in 9013 Joy (purplish pink) and 9011 Fairy (pink pearl). These do have the brush applicators, so you have to twist the bottom a few times until the product comes out on top.

Plumping Lip Glaze

I know these two look almost identical, but I purchased 2911 Wink Pink ( true baby pink) and 2908 Baby Doll ( pink with irredescent sparkle). These also come with a second gloss which is clear that makes your lips appear more plump. You apply the lipgloss first that layer the clear gloss on top to create a fuller lip.

Natural Radiance Blush

I purchased this inshade 2302 Glow, I absolutly love this blush!! I had it once before, but i dropped it and it cracked into a million pieces :(

But, now that I have a new one I will be extra careful. I only wish it came bigger packaging. Also you have to slide the top open and that can be a bit tough, but all in all I love this blush. It gives the nicest coral cheek.

*The next few items are from the ELF studio line. Everything in this line costs $3

Lip Liner and Blending Brush

I purchases shade 82201 Natural. On one end is the lip liner and the other end is a brush to even out the product onto the lips.

Matte Lip Color

NEW ITEM

This is a new item from the ELF studio line. I have the shade 82463 Tea Rose. I did try to order all the colors. There are four in total. Tea Rose, Coral, Natural, and Praline. The last three colors were available on the site, however, the warehouse where my order shipped from was out of the other Matte colors. So I am bummed,but maybe they will be at Target!!!

Under Eye Concealer and Highlighter

I purchased the shade light 81502. I am excited to try this out because I have been a concealer binge lately and this one lookes like it can be very good! The reviews on the site were positive. So, oviously I would use the concealer end for the under eye area and the glow end for highlighting the brow bone or inner corner. The glow end can also be used as an eye shadow base.

Conditioning Lip Balm SPF 15/ Cream eyeshadow

The lip balm is on the left in shade Peaceful Pink.The eyeshadow on the right is in Dawn.

These containers are very large!! So I compared these products to popular MAC products that are similar. First, notice the size.

packaging could have a been made a bit smaller!!!! hehe

I compared the MAC lip conditioning to the ELF lip Balm. Just for comparison reason.

Now the Cream eyeshadow compared to the MAC Bare Study paint pot.

The amount of product is practically the same, but the ELF packaging is more bulky.

Next, I purchased one item from the Mineral Line. This cost $5.

Mineral Eye Brightner

I purchased this because I own the Bare Essentials Well rested and want to do a comparison. This can be used in the under eye area after you put on your concealer.

Last, but certainly not least . One of my favorite ELF products. The makeup remover wipes. These cost $3.

I love these sooooo much!!!! They work so well and take off alll of my makeup :) Plus, they smell amazing

Hope you all enjoyed my haul !!!

xoxo Katie

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~Aussie's Deep Three Minute Miracle ~

2011-02-02T11:54:00.003-08:00

I have never been so in love with a conditioner in all my life! This is indeed a true miracle for my hair. After I shampoo I take between a dime to nickle size in my palm and lather only the ends of my hair. That is the area where i have most knots and lack moister. I leave in for 2-3 minutes then rinse.

After I rinse out the conditioner I can already feel the smoothness of my hair. It feels like silk! I do this routine about once every couple of days, but since it is not a heavy deep conditioner I would say that you can use this everyday.

This can be found in your local drugstore and only costs a few dollars. I wouldnt even think of looking into any expensive deep conditioners because this stuff is great!

xoxo Katie

~Philosophy Eye Hope~

2011-02-01T08:17:00.000-08:00

The Eye Hope has been one of holy grail products. It is not a heavy cream which I really like! You need just a tiny amount for both undereye areas. It is smooth and just after almost two weeks my undereye area has become smoother and less puffy, which is the main reason why I started to use an eye cream.

I highly recommend using an eye cream starting in your early twenties, even if you do not have any fine lines or wrinkles, which in your early twenties you typically will not have. But, it is smart to start now, so any wrinkles, pufffiness, and/or darkness in the undereye area will be less visible later in life!

The Eyehope is $45. It is pricey, but it will last you a longgg timee because you do not need to use alot of product. Honeslty, half a pump is a good amount for both undereye areas. I purchased mine at my Nordstrom’s, but you can find Philosophy at Sephora or the Philosophy website.

~Best of 2010 Beauty Products ~

2011-01-09T13:09:00.000-08:00

Another year as come and gone, so now it is time to share with you all my favorite beauty products of 2010!!!

Perfume:

- Vera Wang Princess

- Flower Bomb

Moisterizer:

-Cover Girl Pore Perfecting

-Philosophy When Hope is not Enough

-Olay night firming cream

Skin Care:

-Philosophy Purity Made Simple facewash

-Cover Girl Advance Spot Treatment

-Philosophy Help Me

Makeup remover:

-Neutrogena eyemakeup remover

-Neutrogena facewipes in Lavender and hydrating

Bath:

-Anything Lush

Nail Polish:

-Essie Merino Cool

-Essie Smokin' Hot

-OPI Glitzerland

Face Primer:
-Korres Vitamin E face primer

-Lorac face primer

Foundation:

-Revlon colorstay active medium beige

-Revlon photoready Nude/Medium beige

- MAC pro-longwear NW20

Powder:

-MAC mineralize skinfinsh natural medium

-MAC Prep and Prime

Concealers:

-MAC prolongwear NW20

-Sonia kashuk Hidden Agenda concealer palette

Blush:

-MAC MSF Stereo Rose

-MAC Warm Soul

-Maybelline sweet cinnamen

-Spell Zinfandel

Highlight:

-NARS Albatross

-ELF gotta glow

Eyeshadow base:

-Urban Decay Sin

-Laura Mercier eyebasics Wheat

Shadows:

-Kevyn Aucoin Whisper

-Urban Decay naked palette

-Cover Girl shimmering sands palette

-ELF natural

Liners:

-UD 24/7 liner whisky

-Avon glimmerstick blackest black

-NYC cafe

Lipsticks:

-MAC Hue

-Revlon soft nude

Lipglosses:

-NYX sweet hearts, salsa

-Revlon peach petal

-MAC Prrr, Dreamy

Lip Balms:

-Korres Guava, Jasmine

-Coco butter

Brushes:

-Beauty of essence powder brush

- ELF complexion brush

-Sonia Kashuk blush brush

-Sigma Sigmax brushes

***Not mentioned in my youtube video***

Mascara:
- Revlon grow luscious

-Cover girl lash blast

-Cover girl lash blast fusion

-Avon supershock mascara

Bronzers:

-NYC sunny matte bronzer

-ELF warm bronzer

-Two-Faced sun bunny

There you go. My favorite beauty and skincare products of 2010 :)

Hope you all enjoyed!

xoxo Katie

~2011 New Year Resolutions!~

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Okay so another year is upon us and once again everyone is scrambling to find new resolutions to make or old ones to reconsider. I can honestly say that I have made many resolutions, but I have never stuck with them, Sure I say I vow to go to the gym more often, I may for like a month, but then it's good-bye gym hello Ben & Jerry's :)

This year I plan to make resolutions which consist of things that I actually enjoy, but would like to do more of....

1. I plan to blog more often. I love to write and get my thoughts and feelings down. I enjoy sharing my favorite items and looks with people, so I WILL devote more time to blogging and reviewing.

2. I want to start doing tutorials. I am no makeup artist, but I like making new looks and would love to share with you guys. This means I have to save up and buy a camera. So that is my goal, save enough money to buy a good camera for filming.

3. Use the makeup I have!!! I have tons and never fully enjoy it all because I am always buying more.

4. None makeup related. I must drink more water. It is such an important thing and even though this one may seem silly, it is really important to me. Atleast 6 cups a day, but 8 would be great :)

5. Read more! I have started and I must continue. No more starting a book and then finishing it months laterr!!!

So there are a few ideas I have for resoultions. Let's hope I stick to them!!!!

xoxo Katie