My Disney Birthday

I usually don’t like celebrating my birthday but I recently turned 23 and what better way to celebrate than going to disney with your best friends?!

Favorite Skincare Products

I’ve always had troublesome skin growing up. I wasn’t very nice to my skin when I was a teenager and even coming into my twenties. Throughout the trials and tribulations I’ve gone through with my skin I’ve picked up products and steps that have helped my skin get clear, and stay clear.

For my daily cleanser I use Philosophy Purity. This was a game changer for me. I always thought I was washing my face fully and really cleaning and cleansing my skin but I wasn’t. It wasn’t until I saw all my favorite YouTube gurus ranting and raving about this product that I decided to pick it up. Now I can’t go a night without it. I use it everyday and I use it at night. It takes off all my make-up and leaves my skin feeling clear never dry and tight.

For my morning cleaner or for the days I’m not wearing make-up all day I turn to LUSH Angels on Bare Skin. It’s such a light weight cleaners and it feels amazing on the skin! It’s something that you need to get use to how to use. It comes in a block that you break apart, apply water and moisturize into the skin. It has lavender in the mixture which helps control any inflammation brought on by acne and redness. LUSH describes it as “For heavenly soft and perfectly balanced skin, take a bit of Angels on Bare Skin, mix with a little water and massage all over your face and body. The kaolin clay base deep-cleanses while finely ground almonds and lavender flowers gently exfoliate away dry skin. We add lavender oil to soothe and balance, and rose absolute to calm redness. If it’s smooth, radiant skin you’re after, this is the cleanser for you!”

I’ve fallen in love recently with Boscia Clear Complexion Treatment for my acne scars and those pesky bumps. The Willow Bark helps control my oil, while getting rid of acne scars from when I was a teenager. About the treatment “This treatment gel is formulated with a botanical blend of willow bark extract, rosemary leaf extract, and geranium extract to help unclog, reduce, and purify pores. It firms skin and supports natural circulation, improving skin elasticity to help control oil, clear congested skin, and prevent future breakouts and blemishes—without irritation—for a clear complexion.”

I’m a huge LUSH junkie so besides using Angels on Bare Skin I normally buy 2-3 masks every time I’m there. Their masks come in a small pot and are all natural so they only last a couple of weeks or so and are usually meant to be refrigerated. My favorites are Cosmetic Warrior, now this one is definitely different. Cosmetic Warrior is a Fresh Face mask that has garlic in it, yes I know garlic. Like I mentioned earlier I wasn’t very nice to my skin when I was a teenager and I have the ugliest acne scars, this helps with those tremendously. LUSH says “Cosmetic Warrior is kind to problem-laden faces thanks to moisturizing egg whites and honey, which smooth and tighten the pores, and cleansing garlic and tea tree oil for a fresh, clear, happy face.”

My other favorite which probably comes to most of you as a shock is Mask of Magnanimity from LUSH. Everyone and their mother has this mask but when I tell you it works, IT WORKS! Around those special times of the month my hormones like to play tricks on me and the most stubborn acne pops up. I apply a layer of this around my face, leave it on for 15 minutes and then wash it off. The next morning I see a significant difference in my skin with the size and color of my acne. LUSH states, “Our inventors created Mask of Magnanimity to be the ‘ultimate face mask’, intense but not harsh or abrasive on the skin. We recommend using Mask of Magnanimity weekly to keep the skin in good condition.”

Lastly, the biggest change and best change in my skin care routine would have to be the amazing Clarisonic Mia 2. I don’t know how I went to long without buying this. Now it’s a pretty penny for a face washing machine but let me tell you it’s amazing how well it works. I can go a day or two without using it and I can tell a massive difference in the texture and overall look of my skin, not to mention stubborn acne popping up. I don’t use it every time I wash my face only at night with my Purity face wash. I was my face first by hand with my cleanser to remove make-up then go in with this guy!

What products do you guys swear by? Let me know!

xoxo

Pink Hair, Don’t Care

Summer time for me is the perfect time to shake things up! Last summer I jumped into having full pink hair and I loved it. So this summer we decided to do it again! I love to experiment with my looks by way of beauty products, styling tools and sometimes even taking things a step further.

Whenever I’m questioning anything to do with my tresses, I turn to my beauty team. Yes, beauty team. I’m lucky enough to work in a hair salon with all of my best friends so experimenting is always something we enjoy.  Last week, when I was thinking of switching up my hue, I reached out to my oldest friend and hairdresser Dominique Limone and this is what we did!   

The world can always be more colorful…

xoxo

Touch of Teal: Spring/Summer Eye.

This Spring & Summer season is all about bringing bold and exciting colors into your make-up style. From pinks, yellows, greens, and blues – any of these bold shades will surely brighten up your look! Sometimes bright colors can be a bit intimidating or difficult to wear. If you’re feeling a bit shy for stunning shades, try incorporating some color into your makeup! It’s a really fun and easy way to change-up your make-up style for the warm months, since if you’re anything like me you’ve been rocking fall colors up until recently.

This season’s staple is a touch of teal on the eyes. It looks great with every eye color – bringing out blues and greens and brightening up brown eyes. Here is my favorite way to wear this look.

Under the Eyes:
I rocked under the eye teal the other day and I love this look. I’m blessed to have big blue eyes and this is a way I’ve learned to rock the teal but there’s many ways for all different eye colors and shapes. The lower lash line of your eyes is a great place to start with adding some color into your eye makeup look. For this area, try using a pencil eyeliner, especially if you’re adding the color to your waterline. It’s easy to control the line and you can smoke out the color if you so desire! I would recommend Urban Decays 24/7 Glide on Pencil in “Deep End”. I followed up my liner with a vibrant teal color by NYX Cosmetics to smoke out my lower lash-line.

Layered Liners:
For those of us with a delicate hand and love the winged eye look there are awesome ways to layer your gel or liquid liners to create a more dramatic eye look. Just do your cat eyes as usual and then add the teal eyeliner right above your regular eyeliner to create extra drama. Liquid eyeliner is ideal for creating this look and I love Milani’s Ultrafine Liquid Eyeliner in “Emerald Glisten”. It’s a beautiful teal color and it’s affordable as well! I find this keeps with the classy and classic look of the solid black cat eyeliner but brings you closer with the teal.

All Over Teal:
If you’re feeling adventurous and daring then completely smoking out your eye with a blue/teal color is definitely right up your ally. One of my co-workers loves this look and I find myself complimenting her make-up every time she rocks it. You can go bolder if you wish, by adding a eye-catching teal pigment to your lids and lower lash line. Or you can keep it simple with a light teal or blue on your lids and incorporate a natural lip. The light shimmer of the blue or all around boldness will make your eyes stand out and sparkle.

Let me know which colors you like to incorporate into your style for summer.

xoxo