Product of the Day- Rimmel Gloss

Hello there, and Happy Tuesday. I hope your Tuesday has been better than 

mine. Car trouble right before Christmas = a whole lot of NOT FUN!! Boo. 

Anyway, trying to stay positive and focus on all the blessings and not the unfortunate

things that catch us off guard. 

Anywhoo, Today's POTD is a gloss I have found myself reaching for quiet often.

Rimmel moisturizing gloss in Purple Rescue is a gorgeous bright shade that is actually

very wearable and a fun pop of color for anytime, but especially during Holiday season. 

This picture was taken with a flash so it looks a little bit brighter than

what it actually is. Plus, I had put several coats on to try to get a good pic. 

This shade can be very sheer or built up for more color. 

It is very moisturizing and feels great on your lips. My only complaint is

like most glosses it doesn't have good lasting power. Comes off very easily

after talking or taking a few sips of your drink. 

This is a very affordable gloss that can be found at any drugstore. 

What is your favorite gloss to wear during the Holidays? 

Product of the Day- Primers

Today's POTD are two different primers that I use on a daily basis for 

prolonging my foundation and eye shadows. 

I have had friends ask me before (especially that have oily skin) how to get their 

make-up to last all day without running off and my answer is very simple. 

PRIMERS. 

There are many different primers on the market and you can spend a lot or you can

find some really affordable options at your local drugstore. I personally have opted

for the cheaper route b/c I feel like while it's a very important product it's not something

you actually see. 

My current foundation and shadow primers are:

On left is my foundation primer by Rimmel, Fix & Perfect. As you can see it claims to 

smooth skin and minimize pores. I can't say that I really tell a big difference in my pores, but

it does help my foundation last all day. This product actually comes out an orange color, but no

need to fret b/c it blends in to your skin without any color. It does have a different smell that I'm 

not sure how to describe. I personally like it a lot. It's not something that lingers or you will 

smell throughout the day, but when first applied you do smell. Retails at drugstores 

for around $5.

The primer on the right is for my eyeshadows and it's by NYX (sold at Ulta). It's 

packaged much like a mascara so the applicator comes out in a wand form. This is a nude

color that blends in to your skin. This makes such a difference in getting your shadows to last

all day without creasing, running, or fading! This retails at Ulta for around $5. 

These both are great products that will remain apart of my routine. I will never go back to not

using a foundation or shadow primer. Once you see the pay off of a lasting look it's a quick step you

will enjoy adding to your routine. 

What are your favorite primers? 

Wednesday Wishes- Face Tanner

It's WEDNESDAY and you know what that means... time to find out what I 

am wishing for this week. 

If you know your mom ordered this for you online does it still count as a wish?!?! 

Well, anyway I know this has been purchased, but it's not in my possession so it's a wish for 

now and I can't WAIT to get my hands on this. 

I don't know about you, but my skin is so ghostly, pasty, lifeless, insert word of choice

for winter skin and it just makes me feel so blah somedays. So, I discovered a product 

that will provide a natural hint of color to my face/neck without looking too overdone in the 

winter. Not only is it a liquid self tanner, but it's also by a company that prides itself in being

a European skincare leader for decades so I know I'm putting a good product with good ingredients

on my at the moment very sensitive skin. :) WIN, WIN! 

                             

    Liquid Bronze Self Tanning

What it is:
A refreshing, lightweight milky self-tanning lotion.

What it is formulated to do:
This refreshing, lightweight milk-lotion provides an easy, fast way to develop a natural-looking, bronzed effect for the face and décolleté.

What else you need to know:
This product is allergy tested and non comedogenic.

I love that it is described as being a "lightweight milky lotion." That just makes me want to 

put it on my skin during a dry season. I think self tanners especially on your face can often

make your skin look more dry, so it's nice to know that this tanner is so moisturizing. 

I have read a lot of reviews on this and it seems to be a subtle tanner so if you have a bit

of a tan going on then this may not be the product for you. However, if you are like me I have 

zero tan right now and want something that is very natural looking and will give my skin a 

healthy glow and color. 

This bottle is specifically formulated for the face/decollete area so I don't know how effective

it would be if you tried to put on your arms or legs. This tanner retails at Sephora for 

$34 for a 4.2 oz bottle. 

Does this self tanner interest you?! 

Product of the Day- Concealer

Today's product of the day and review is brought to you by 

Revlon and Maybelline. 

I have been using 2 different concealers for different reasons, but they both have been

a favorite in my routine during these winter months. 

On the left I have Revlon Photoready Concealer in the shade light/medium. 

This is my favorite concealer of the moment for concealing blemishes, spots, or even 

under the eyes. It's a thicker formula, but yet very creamy and blendable. I didn't use this

as much during the summer, but it's been perfect for me during the winter months as I have 

felt my skin needs extra coverage in areas. 

I have found myself applying a thinner layer of foundation all over my face and 

then using this to really go over areas that are in need of some tlc for a more flawless finish. 

Love this concealer and would definitely repurchase at my drugstore when I run out. 

The concealer on the right is Maybelline Dream Lumi touch Highlighting concealer

in the shade beige (might need a lighter shade). 

I have found this to be a great concealer for brightening up your under eye area. I don't have

many dark circles or bags under my eyes, but I still find it helpful for making my eyes

look more awake, youthful, and brightened. I had to play around with this a little to find the best

application is patting with your finger. I used brushes and sponges and wasn't getting the effect

I wanted, but after application I just use my middle finger to lightly dab the product into

my skin and you can see the difference a lot more effectively. 

I have friends that don't use concealer and it's not always needed. You can always

double up on foundation if you need extra coverage, but for me during these colder 

months I find it more needed and it gives me a more polished look when I want it! 

These both have gotten great reviews in the beauty world for different reasons. 

What is your favorite concealer?!

Product of the Day- Loreal Infallible Shadow

I'm back after a long weekend of food and festivities with a POTD. 

I grabbed this Loreal Infallible eyeshadow in Amber Rush while out and about

with mom. It's one of those shadows that has been on my radar and I have heard countless

positive reviews on. 

I must say the reviews live up and exceed any expectation I had! 

These are sold as a single shadow and are packaged in this cute little plastic case that

screws off and product is in a little pot. This color is a beautiful rose gold color that looks 

like pure gold when swatched. 

It is rich in color, texture, and staying power. These are marketed as a 24 hour shadow, which 

I can't vouch for, but I can say with a primer they last a whole work day without creasing 

or losing the vibrant color. 

I used Amber Rush as a lid color and paired a matte medium brown in my outer corner and 

crease. 

This color would make for a gorgeous holiday festive color due to the shine and shimmer

it provides. 

Have you tried any of these shadows?! 

Wednesday Wishes- Revlon Kissable Balm Stains

Happy Happy Hump Day!! 

Ok, so this post is going to be super short b/c I'm about to head out the 

door to see the family for Turkey day, but I wanted to share my latest OBSESSION. 

This is going to be more of a teaser post and more to come later, but guys I can't even 

tell you how in love and sold I am on these kissable stains by Revlon. They are the most 

exciting beauty product I have tried ALL YEAR!!! All year people... that is huge! 

I have bought 3 shades in:

Honey, Smitten, and Adore, but there are about 5 more that I want in my 

possession. 

They are EXACTLY just what they say they are. A balm that is moisturizing that sets

on your lips and leaves a stain that lasts ALL day. I'm not kidding... all day long. To the point

where you need to scrub it off at night. 

I'm not a chapstick/balm kind of girl... I'm a lipstick/color girl. I can't stand not having 

lipstick on. I feel like my make-up is just incomplete. 

If you are like me on that you will LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these!!! 

I'm so excited!!! 

Ok, so more to come later on my shades and other deets. 

Have a HAPPY Thanksgiving! 

Product of the Day- Dry Shampoo

If you have read my blog regularly or if you know anything about me you will 

know that Dry Shampoo is a holy grail product for me. I could not live without this in 

my beauty routine. I literally only wash my hair once or twice a week now and my hair 

looks at it's very best when dirty and dry shampoo applied. 

I frequently go through different dry shampoo's just to test and try various lines 

and see what I like. I've gone through many bottles and they all pretty much do the job, 

but I have found some that I really do like and one's that I don't. 

My latest try/find is by Batiste Hint of Color for dark and dark brown hair. 

This really caught my attention b/c the only bad thing I can think of with dry shampoo is most

come out white and with dark hair you have to spend a little time blending in. So, how awesome

to have it come out of the bottle already dark?!?! Well, that would be awesome if it did that, but

honestly it doesn't. It still has a white powdery finish, but blends in very easily. 

Other than the color not living up to it's claims I have no other complaints. This product 

is so wonderful. It has a great smell, gives lots of volume to roots when your hair is oily, and 

refreshes your hair without washing. If you have never tried dry shampoo I HIGHLY 

recommend this stuff. It has become such a staple in my routine that has saved me time in 

washing, blow drying, styling and on top of that just makes my hair look better and more 

healthy! Batiste is a great brand to try b/c it's sold at drugstores, and Ulta and is affordable. 

This bottle retails for $8.99

You can get Batiste in Hint of Color for Blonde hair, Batiste original scent, Batiste

Blush, and Batiste Tropical. The scent of this one is the best I have tried in their line. I don't

know how to describe it. It's kind of powdery in a shea butter/beach kind of smell. Maybe. 

Do you use dry shampoo? If so, what are your favorites? 

Nail of the Day- Zoya Blair

Happy Thanksgiving Week! 

I hope you all are looking forward to this week and are counting all your many

blessings. I actually finished all my Christmas decorating last night!!!! yay! I normally

wait until after Thanksgiving to start decorating, but just couldn't resist this year and had to 

get started early! My little apartment is so warm and cozy. Love it! 

Ok, so with this week being Thanksgiving and decorating for Christmas I have wanted a 

festive Cranberry color to go with my theme! 

Today's NOTD is by Zoya in the color Blair. 

Blair is described by Zoya as:

"Cool blackened red with subtle hints of purple and smooth metallic shimmer" 

It's definitely a cranberry/burgundy frosty red that is gorgeous and a 

perfect holiday color. 

This picture is in my car with the flash. I could wear this color on my nails until

the end of the year and would not get tired of it at all. It's just such a warm, festive, beautiful 

color. 

Zoya polishes are sold at Ulta, but the shades they carry are limited. I bought mine off 

Amazon for $8. 

What do you think about this color?!