I am a huge fan of the cosmetic brand Lorac. Every thing I have tried has been awesome. Here is sneak peak of the new @loraccosmetics Lorac Pro 3 palette!!! I can’t wait to get my hands on this! Should be available sometime at the beginning of the summer. (Photo credit goes to a screenshot of Tati Westbrook @glamlifeguru video today)
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Here is another tip for Tip Tuesday
I HATE chapped lips!!! I cannot even handle when my lips are dry at all! If you want to exfoliate your lips quickly and easily without using a messy scrub you’ll love this tip…
Simply apply a thick layer of moisturizing lip balm to your lips and let is sit for a good amount of time. I will usually apply it after I brush my teeth when I first wake up and go about my morning routine. Then using a clean dry wash cloth, put your finger into the cloth making a little glove over your finger. Using circular motions rub the balm off your lips exfoliating your lips at the same time. The texture of the wash cloth will work as an exfoliator without having to use any other product. Keep in mind that the lips are a very delicate area, so be sure that you don’t rub too hard!
I hope that you enjoyed this tip!
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Happy Mother’s day to all you Amazing Loving Strong Happy Selfless and Graceful Moms!
I am so thankful to have been blessed with two wonderful loving healthy children. I have also been blessed with a wonderful loving and healthy mother!
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1. Just do it! You may not feel like working out, but let me tell you, you will not regret it! You will only regret the times you skipped not the times you did it!
2.Be consistent! The more often you exercise the greater impact it will have on your life. As with many things consistency is what brings results. Long term health is more important than short term results.
3. Have a plan! If you are new to exercising and working out, make sure you have a plan! Have you ever heard the saying “Fail to plan, plan to fail”? It is so true. Having a plan will also help you to not waste your time. If you are going to take the time to work out give it your all! Don’t take the easy way out, do your best. Be completely present in what you are doing. Think about the muscles you are working
4. Keep moving! Even if you feel like you might keel over, keep moving. Even if you have to move super slowly, keep moving. If you are moving then you will keep going, if you stop to take a break, you might be able to convince yourself that you don’t need to continue. Anything worth doing is worth doing right! Make the most out of your time. Putting in an intense workout for 30 minute is worth way more than an hour long session at only a half effort . Keep moving!
5. Don’t give up! Even if you miss a day here or there, or haven’t been consistent at all, that doesn’t mean you have to give up! Just remember, January may be the start of the new year, but you can start a new healthy lifestyle any day you want to! Most people give up on their New Years resolutions by February. You got this, don’t let that be you! Don’t give up!
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Another option: If you like a thicker, creamier but healthier soup use pureed white beans instead of the milk or cream.
And still another option: If you don’t care about healthier but like an even tastier soup, start the soup out by cooking 4 strips of bacon,instead of the oil use the grease to cook the vegetables and serve the soup garnished with the crumbled bacon.
And yet another option: Add diced ham. (I love to add ham to this soup! Yum!)
Have you ever been watching a Beauty YouTube video and thought to yourself, “Wow, that sounds so great, I NEED to go get that!”? Yup, me too, I definitely have!
**Of course, just because some of these products didn’t work out for me doesn’t mean that they aren’t great products. Makeup is such a personal thing, and I still take recommendations from Beauty YouTubers.**
I LOVE this! It really is a 3 minute miracle, it is awesome. I can’t quite place my finger on the scent to describe it, I don’t know, maybe a sweet citrus vanilla/orange creamsicle scent. I don’t know if that really describes it, but I really like it. It leaves my hair feeling super soft and healthy. I have already repurchased this three times since I originally tried this one back in September.
In my opinion, Aussie 3 Minute Miracle gets a rating of Winner!
Beauty YouTubers rave about this mascara! I am a big fan of Maybelline mascaras so I thought that with all the hype surrounding this one I was bound to love it. NOPE! I don’t like this mascara at all, not even one little bit. I hate the brush, I hate the formula and I hate that it smudged all over my upper lids. The few times that I wore it I looked like a hot mess!
For me, this mascara gets a rating of “Not so much”
If you can get over the overly excessive perfume scent of this powder then you are in for a great product! I love the way this powder applies and how it lasts. I am very sensitive to the way things smell, and despite the scent, I love it. Now that I have been using it for a while, I don’t even notice the way that it smells.
Rating of Winner!
This is going way way back in my YouTube watching. The first beauty YouTuber that I ever consistently watched was Huda Katan of Huda Beauty. (I wrote a whole post about her, she’s awesome!) She has beautiful skin and she highly recommended this CeraVe Moisturizing Cream. I purchased it on her recommendation and have been a believer ever since!
Rating of Winner!
Look at that color! It is beautiful! I think that this shade will work beautifully on so many different skin tones and shades. So many Beauty YouTubers have talked about this shade of WnW lipstick, and for only $0.99 USD it is a real steal. On the down side this lipstick does tend to dry out the lips, but nothing a bit of balm can’t cure.
Rating of Winner!
I could go on and on and on about this palette. I actually don’t think that YouTubers give enough love to the LORAC brand. Everything from Lorac that I have ever tried has been amazing. I LOVE my Lorac Pro Palette! If you are planning on splurging on something special I highly recommend this absolutely wonderfully beautiful palette. Read more about what I love about this palette by clicking HERE.
Rating of Double Extra Winner!
NOPE! I have given this concealer so many chances! I don’t know if I just got a bad one, but it has never worked for me! It is thin and watery yet it creases and just makes my under eye area look crepey. I definitely don’t want to bring more attention to the wrinkles under my eyes! I have heard so many YouTubers talk about how awesome this concealer is, so I am sad that it didn’t work out for me.
Rating of Not So Much.
On the other hand, that brings me to the next item that YouTube made me buy…
I may not like the Fit Me concealer, but this Age Rewind concealer has never let me down! I love the smooth consistency and the easy application. I really love the way it just melts into my skin making my under eye area look smooth and fresh. I wrote a whole post about it that you can read by clicking HERE.
Rating of Winner!
I hate this mascara! Possibly due to the fact that I got it in waterproof, I’m not sure. I don’t know if the regular formula is better, but considering how highly recommended this mascara is, I am guessing that must be the case. The waterproof one is terrible! It is clumpy and thick, it made my eyelashes look terrible!
Rating of Not So Much
I REALLY wanted to like this lip balm! The packaging is so cute and I love the idea of it. But it is just not good. Instead of moisturizing, it actually makes my lips feel dryer and also gives my daughter a rash around her mouth. I didn’t even finish this one, it was that bad.
Definitely a rating of Not So Much
What about you? Have you purchased things solely based on recommendations from YouTubers? I’d love to hear what you have bought and whether or not it worked out for you!
*I bought all of these with my own money. As always, all the opinions are all my own.
Here’s another tip for Tip Tuesday.
This week I am going to be talking about…Multi Masking!
I don’t know about you, but all the parts of my face are not created equally! It is kind of annoying! While my forehead and cheeks are very normal my nose is dry and my chin always seems to be the place to break out.
This is where multi masking comes into play! Using a few different types of face masks as the same time you can get what each area of your face needs. By applying a clarifying mask to my chin and a moisturizing mask to my nose and a soothing mud mask to my cheeks and forehead area, I am giving each each part of my face what it needs all at the same time.
There are so many great masks available! I really like the Formula 10.0.6 mud masks. I’ve seen them at both Ulta and at Walgreens.com. They’re great and only around $6-7. Added bonus they smell great and the packaging is super cute too! I also recommend the Queen Helene line of masks two of my favorites are the Grape Seed Extract Peel Off Masque and especially the Mint Julep mask. These are both less than $4.
Hope you enjoy this weeks tip!
*This post is not sponcored. Although I wish it were ;-).
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Life is so much better with a Boston Terrier!
There is no one who is happier to see me or makes me feel as unconditionally loved as this precious little dog! She is such a source of joy and happiness in my life! I cannot even believe that she has been around for 10 years. I hope, wish, and pray for 10 more years with her!
Happy 10th birthday to my sweet Tessie!
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Ok, I have been trying really hard not to make any unnecessary beauty purchases. So far, so good. I have walked down the beauty rows several times and I have successfully left without buying anything!
So, as part of my strict no buy, I had decided to use samples that I have already received but have been neglecting. I have so many samples that I don’t even remember where I got all of them from originally. I know some are from ipsy bags, or Target boxes and others from Walmart beauty boxes. Here is the first group of what I have decided to try out…
I will let you know in a few weeks what I think of each thing and if I would purchase these items based on my thoughts from these samples.
And yes, that is a nail product in the picture, I know, I know, I completely complained about it when I got it in my ipsy bag. I am going to give it a try based on the high recommendations of Amy from The Makeup Case and Lizzie from lizzielovesbeauty.
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This month has flown by!!! I can’t believe that I completely forgot to post what I got in my ipsy glam bag! So, even though my May bag will be here soon, I am still going to show you all what I got because I always loving seeing what everyone else received in their bags.
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This month’s glam bag is super cute! Orange, yellow, and blue multicolored background with a tie dyed like pattern. I love the colors of this bag’s print, it is one of my favorites so far! The zipper is a pretty teal and it is across the top, a feature that I really like. The last several bags the past few moths have been great!
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tarte cosmetics LipSurgence™ lip crème in wonder Weight: .05 oz
This is a great little sample. I really enjoy these lipsurgence lip cremes. The color is beautiful, I have already worn this several times! It has a nice peperminty scent with a slight tingly feel. I love getting samples like this in my glam bag.
“Eco-chic, cruelty-free products full of good-for-you ingredients.
The super creamy formula is infused with their famous maracuja oil to leave lips feeling oh-so soft. And we’re beyond obsessed with the soft poppy pink shade.
STYLIST TIP:
Perfect your pout! Swipe once for a sheer wash of color, or build for more intensity.P.S. It also doubles as a cheek color! Apply to the apples of cheeks and blend for a radiant flush of color.”
REN Skincare Evercalm Global Protection Day Cream Weight: 1 oz
I feel like for what it is 1 oz is a decent sized sample. It has a nice fresh scent and I really like the way this cream makes my skin feel. My foundation applies over it well. Supposedly it protects against free radicals and environmental aggression while combating the signs of premature aging. Trains skin to be less sensitive. That is a lot of claims for one product, but hey I am all for protection against environmental aggression, lol!
“WHY THIS PRODUCT IS FAB: They had us at anti-aging. Plus, the super lush formula absorbs instantly leaving your skin soft, silky and residue-free.
STYLIST TIP:
Wear alone or blend with foundation for more hydrating coverage.”
Crown Brush C427 Duo Fiber Blush Brush
I both love and hate getting brushes in my ipsy glam bags. I have gotten some great brushes that I use daily and I have gotten some others that are just ok. This one is nice and soft. It gets the job done
“WHY WE ❤ THIS BRAND: Professional, champagne-quality brushes on a beer budget.
WHY THIS PRODUCT IS FAB: It multitasks as much as you do! Use with your fave foundation, blush, or highlight.
STYLIST TIP:
Get glowing in just 2 steps!
pur~lisse Beauty Blue Lotus + White Tea Sheet Mask & Blue Lotus + Seaweed Sheet Mask Weight: .74 oz
I was happy that I received two of these masks, just one would have been a bit of a rip off. Overall I am not a huge fan of sheet masks. They tend to be a bit cumbersome and annoying and I find that they are usually sticky. Although, despite that opinion, I did enjoy using the Blue Lotus + White Tea Sheet Mask mask, it smells delightful and my skin felt smooth afterwards. I will probably use the Blue Lotus + Seaweed Sheet Mask some time soon.
“WHY THIS PRODUCT IS FAB: Think of these sheet masks as your skincare storm troopers! Each individually wrapped sheet traps a powerful solution of Asian botanicals, seaweed, white tea and antioxidant rich Blue Lotus in your skin. The result? A plumper, more radiant complexion.
STYLIST TIP:
Master the art of the sheet mask! After removing the mask, don’t wash your face. Gently rub the extra serum into your skin and décollatage using upward circular motions — this helps to keep skin firmer!
ipsters who receive this product in their Glam Bag will receive two masks: Blue Lotus + White Tea Sheet Mask & Blue Lotus + Seaweed Sheet Mask.”
Jelly Pong Pong Cosmetics Neapolitan Palette Weight: .1 oz
I have received several Jelly Pong Pong items from ipsy over the last year. Some were hits and some were misses. At first I wasn’t overly impressed with this when I first saw it, but once I swatched it I realized that the color pay off is pretty good and the shine on the golden shade is beautiful! I have worn this a few times since I received it. Overall the color is beautiful, but the lasting power is not that great. Who wants to have to touch up their eyeshadow through out the day, not me!
“WHY WE ❤ THIS BRAND: It’s like your quirky, fashion-forward BFF in makeup form! P.S. All products are paraben-free, hypoallergenic, and won’t clog your pores.
WHY THIS PRODUCT IS FAB: 3 coordinated shadows to shade, line and define! This petite palette takes the guesswork out of choosing which shades go together.
STYLIST TIP:
Sweep the lightest shade across entire lid up to brow bone. Apply the middle shade into crease and blend. Line upper lashline with the darkest shade to create definition.”
How about you? Did you get an ipsy’s glam bag? What did you get in yours? Were you happy with your samples? Do you get any other monthly subscription bags/boxes that are worth trying out? Let me know in the comments below.
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