2.26.2015

Too Faced Beauty Balm



I wanted to share my absolute favorite BB cream; the Too Faced Tinted Beauty Balm. I used to really love the Garnier BB cream but comparing the two this is the winner hands down. The bottle I have pictured is completely empty and I definitely will be repurchasing another one. This product is that its very versitle. You can use it alone or undermakeup as a moisutizer or primer. It gives a perfect sublte finish. It gives me just enough coverage to not feel like I'm exposing all of my imperfections but is natural enough that you will see my skin underneath. I normally wear this when I am just out and about with my two little men running errands or playing at the park. I have an oilly t-zone and what my FAVORITE thing about this is that it doesn't leave an oily residue whatsoever! That was my biggest issue in finding the perfect BB cream. 

 You can apply this all over your face, add a few swipes of mascara and some chapstick and you are ready to go! Depending on your skin type you may need to add a hint of powder. Sometimes I will add just a very light dusting on myself, but nothing heavy. This has great SPF coverage as well, (SPF 20) so you dont need to worry about the sun while you're out either! 

The color that I use is 'Linen Glow'. This BB cream is $34 for a 1.5 fl oz. If you are worried about the cost, let me just say that a little goes a VERY VERY long way! I had this bottle for at least a good year or so! 


2.04.2015

Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil


This is one of my favorite things I use for my skin. I absolutely LOVE it.

I got this bottle the Christmas before last, and it's still not empty. A little goes a really long way, and it was so worth the money! I tend to have an oily t-zone, and for years I fought it trying to dry my face out as much as I could, but I now know that that only makes it worse! The best solution to cure an oily face is to fight oil WITH oil! Sounds crazy, right?  To be honest, when I first got this, I was so nervous to put it on my face. I was like AHH...OIL....ON. MY. FACE? WHY WOULD I?  Well I did and am SO glad I started using it. Let me tell you that it has nearly changed my skin. I still get oily at times, but nothing like I used to when I was constantly trying to dry it out. Everyone can use and benefit from it. You don't have to be oily, its just a wonderful moisturizer and 100% pure, which I LOVE! 

I use this only at night after I have cleansed my face; that way I can sleep with it on all night. Then I get to wake up and my face feels so completely baby soft! You also can use this on your lips, (which I do especially during these harsh winter months) cuticles, elbows, basically any dry area as well.

Pictured above is the "to go" sized bottle, which is a 0.5 oz / 5ml bottle that retails for $16.00. They have the regular sized bottle, which is 1.7 oz / 50 ml for $48.00. I normally like to get sample sizes or the travel/smaller sizes so that way if I don't love it, I don't feel guilty breaking the bank. There is also a "light" version of this oil, which I haven't tried, but have only heard just as many great things about it, since it's the same thing, just lighter! ;) I may end up giving it a try once this bottle is out, but seriously I love this oil!