Ever since I learned this sonnet in high school for a play I was in I’ve loved it. For some odd reason, at random times I find myself reciting it in my head. It is such a beautiful poem about the long-lasting effects of love despite the passing of time. Happy Valentine’s day from the master of love himself, William Shakespeare
Sonnet 116
BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Let me not to the marriage of true minds Admit impediments. Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or bends with the remover to remove. O no! it is an ever-fixed mark That looks on tempests and is never shaken; It is the star to every wand’ring bark, Whose worth’s unknown, although his height be taken. Love’s not Time’s fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle’s compass come; Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom. If this be error and upon me prov’d, I never writ, nor no man ever lov’d.
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I used to think that moisturizing my face would make it oily and sunscreen was only for days at the beach. 🏖️. Nope, I was incorrect about both! I have since started wearing sunscreen daily and alway moisturize my face. Ten years from now my face will be thanking me!
Daily use of sunscreen is the single most important thing you NEED to do to improve the look and health of your skin. It is as simple as that!
I have gone on a long and sometimes painful journey to find the best sunscreen for my skin. So many tested, so many failures. So many sunburns, so many breakouts. After many failures, I stumbled upon the AM Daily Moisturizing Lotion with 30 spf by Cerave and I fell in love.
Due to certain popular influencers in the beauty community Cerave is having a moment!
Theres’ so much hype around several of Cerave‘s products and for good reason, they are a really amazing brand that boasts about having “three essential ceramides in every product”. Recently in a previous post, I mentioned that I love and highly recommend the Cerave moisturizing cream, it is my favorite daily facial moisturizer. That’s not what I’m here to talk about today, today’s post is all about my favorite daily sunscreen that is also from Cerave.
The AM Daily Moisturizing Lotion with 30 spf is my go to moisturizing SPF. It’s perfect on its own and works great under makeup. This lotion is fragrance free, has a light-weight, non-greasy texture that sinks in quickly. The real winning feature is that it does not break me out the way that most spf products do. This Facial AM Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 acts as a moisturizer and sunscreen in one. One pump is enough to cover my entire face, ears and a bit of my neck. Three ounces cost around $13.
Cerave has it’s own website where you can find more products by clicking HERE. You can purchase this moist Cerave SPF 30 Facial Moisturizing Lotion at Target by clicking HERE. You can also check out Cerave on Amazon by clicking HERE or by visiting their Instagram page by clicking @cerave While you are over on Instagram, stop by and visit my @lookingjoligood account as well. Generally, I post mostly pictures of plants and puppies, but there are also pictures of makeup and beauty products as well.
A hydrating face lotion is a key part of any morning skincare routine—and a moisturizer with broad spectrum SPF is critical for helping to protect your skin from damaging UVA and UVB rays. For the hydrating effects of moisturizer and to restore the skin barrier, look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and ceramides and a non-comedogenic formula, like CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30, which won’t clog pores or cause acne flare-ups.
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizer is a morning skincare multitasker, featuring three essential ceramides, hydrating hyaluronic acid and soothing niacinamide, plus our patented MVE Delivery Technology to supply much-needed moisture throughout the day. Offering Broad Spectrum sunscreen, our moisturizer with SPF 30 features InVisibleZinc™ Technology (microfine zinc oxide) that spreads easily and evenly without leaving a chalky residue. And because CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizer is non-comedogenic and won’t clog pores, it’s ideal for all skin types.”
What about you? Have you used many Ceraveproducts? Did you notice any difference in your skin? Did you have any sensitivities or irritations or did your skin feel fresh and renewed? Let me know in the comment section below.
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Juvia’s Place isn’t a brand that I previously knew a lot about. Recently, I have been curious to try out Juvia’s place eyeshadows because of the gorgeous eyeshadow looks created by my beautiful Instagram friend @the.mediocre.mrs. 😍
I purchased my two palettes from Ulta for $14 USD. There are eight different six pan palettes available from Juvia’s Place. While the Nudes and Mauves are my favorites, there are all types of combinations of colors for different eye looks.
When trying to decide which palettes to try out, naturally, I was drawn to the beautiful The Nudes by Juvia’s palette because working with neutral eyeshadows are my every day go to. Since pink is my favorite color, I was also drawn to the beautiful pink shades in the Mauves by Juvia’s palette. 💕
The Nudes eyeshadow palette is ready to add a subtle dose of glam to every eyeshadow look. For a perfectly flawless finish every time, make sure this iconic neutral eyeshadow palette–complete with luxurious range of neturals, like blush, sand, and shimmering–is a part of your everyday makeup and beauty routine, and take boring to totally outside the ordinary. Plus, it pairs perfectly with your favorite bronzer and pink blush. How’s that for eye-catching?
Part of an iconic new collection of 7 distinct on-the-go palettes, The Nudes palette contains some of our most highly requested shades in an unforgettable range for limitless potential. Perfect for a soft, natural look or a complete glam moment. Pairs well with The Violets, The Berries and The Chocolates.
The Nudes by Juvia’s paletteThe Nudes by Juvia’s palette swatches
I used to love large palettes with lots of shades to choose from, but I’ve come to realize that I actually prefer smaller 4-6 pan palettes to the larger ones. What about you, what’s your palette size preference?
The Mauves eyeshadow palette is ready to add the perfect pop of color to every eyeshadow look. For a perfectly flawless finish every time, make sure this iconic nude mauve eyeshadow palette–complete with mauves, deep mauvy purple, deep browns, and perfect pinky mauve hues–is a part of your everyday makeup and beauty routine, and take boring to totally outside the ordinary. Plus, it pairs perfectly with your favorite highlighter. How’s that for eye-catching?
Part of an iconic new collection of 7 distinct on-the-go palettes, The Mauves palette contains some of our most highly requested shades in an unforgettable range for limitless potential. Perfect for a soft, natural look or a complete glam moment. Pairs well with The Sweet Pinks, The Berries and The Nudes
Naturally, since pink is my favorite color, I was drawn to the beautiful shades in the Mauves by Juvia’s palette.
the Mauves by Juvia’s palette swatches
The shadows are soft and smooth, but also quite pigmented. The sparkly ones are of course my favorites! 🤩
The Nudes by Juvia’s palette eye look | lookingjoligood.blog
The Nudes by Juvia’s palette
I have enjoyed playing with the shades in these palettes! Thanks again for the recommendation, Lisa! 🙌
I must also note that not all of these “shadows” are listed as “eye safe”. Several of these shades are “pressed pigments” which are listed as “not intended to be used around the immediate eye area.” This is not an uncommon thing for eye shadow palettes. Many eye shadow palettes for sale are actually pressed pigments and not not intended to be used around the immediate eye area.
pressed pigments are not intended to be used around the immediate eye area.
You can check out Juvia’s Place on Ulta by clicking HERE or by visiting their Instagram page by clicking @juviasplace! Send Lisa’s Instagram some love by clicking HERE. While you are over on Instagram, stop by and visit my page as well @lookingjoligood. I post lots of pictures of plants and puppies, but there are pictures of makeup and beauty products as well. 😉
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Here is a little bit more information about Juvia’s Place brand from their site:
“It all began in Africa! Africa is not only the birthplace of humanity, it’s the birthplace of all beauty. Juvia’s Place was created to celebrate the rebels, rulers and queens of the African kingdoms of long ago, who emulated and honored beauty through their soulful and innovative techniques that the top beauty gurus still use today. Inspired by the queens before us, Juvia’s Place offers the richest, most vibrantly-pigmented essentials for the eyes, face and lips to take you from the office, to the Caribbean islands, and everywhere inbetween!”
WE ARE BUILDING A COMPLETE BEAUTY PORTFOLIO DESIGNED FOR ALL PEOPLE, AND ALL SKIN TONES
The cat eye. Pigmented dyes. Eyeliner. All created in ancient Africa. We combine the regal traditions of our African heritage with modern engineered formulas designed for full coverage and maximum pigmentation, Juvia’s Place is beloved by our loyal customers because our products push the boundaries of all-day beauty that is both wearable and affordable by all.
During this time of mask wearing, keeping my skin clean and clear is harder and more important than ever! 😷
Wearing a mask is such an important preventive measure!
About five months ago, I started using this charcoal cleansing micellar water by Biore. Since consistently using this cleansing water, for the most part, I have been breakout free! It’s amazing what this cleansing water removes from my skin even after I double cleanse! 😝 I use it by wetting a cotton pad and wipe all over my face without the need for harsh rubbing, avoiding my eye area, until my skin is completely clean. There is no need to rinse it off. Personally, I use it in the evening after cleansing my face.
Biore Charcoal Cleansing Micellar Water
It has a pleasant scent that’s not too overwhelming. The full 10 oz size costs around $7 USD and I get it at Walmart. The mini 2.5 fl oz version can usually be found in the travel sized section, and it costs around $3 USD.
Some of my favorite people in the world are nurses, and they’re working so so hard, hospitals are full and they are really tired! 👩⚕️🏥. Please stay home when possible, wash your hands thoroughly, and stay socially distant and wear a mask when out in public! We can get through this pandemic faster by working together!
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What about you? Have you been breaking out from wearing a mask? Have you tried using Biore charcoal cleansing micellar water ? Did you notice any difference? Did you have any sensitivities or irritations? Let me know in the comment section below.
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Instructions: How to Use: Wet a cotton pad and wipe all over the face until skin is completely clean. To remove eye makeup, hold the pad over closed eyes for a few seconds, and then just swipe away – no need for harsh rubbing. Use daily – morning, day or night. No need to rinse.“
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The little Bite Size 4 pan quad palettes from @elfcosmetics are not only amazing but they’re also only $3 USD! They’re available in 8 different quad combos with the cutest food related names such as Cream and Sugar, Pumpkin Pie, Carnival Candy, and Açaí You. Out of the eight available quads I have three: Rose Water, Berry Bad, and Cream and Sugar. They are all beautiful and great quality, but Rose Water is my favorite and most used.
A simple but beautiful eye look using the 4 shades from the Rose Water Bite Sized Elf Cosmetics Palette
Surprisingly it seems that every time I use the shadows in the Rose Water quad someone will compliments me on my eyeshadow look. I’ve hit pan on my original quad, so I’ve already repurchased another new one.
Much used and much loved Rose Water Bite Sized Palette from Elf Cosmetics
You can see what other products they have available when you visit their Instagram page by clicking @elfcosmetics. While you are over on Instagram, stop by and visit my page as well @lookingjoligood. Generally, I post mostly pictures of plants and puppies, but there are occasionally pictures of makeup and beauty products as well. 😉
What about you? Have you used any of these bite sized palettes from ELF Cosmetics? Did you love them? Have you used any other elf eyeshadows or other products that you love? Let me know in the comment section below.
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Ever since I was younger I have always been obsessed with smooth, soft, shiny hair. I’ve used all kinds of different types of products with various results. I love when I find a winner and hate when it is a waste of time and money!
I’ve been a fan of Shea Moisture kids detangler for a few years now, so I figured I would branch out and try some of their other products. I fell in love, and I have a feeling you will not be disappointed either!
The scent is amazing. Not coconut or floral or fruity like a lot of hair care products, just a pleasant scent. I use this treatment once a week, and a little bit of product goes a long way, so the 8 oz last a long time. They also make a conditioner and leave in with the same scent. Priced around $12 each, I 10/10 recommend these hair care products!
So the answer to the question: Does Manuka Honey and Yogurt Really Make A Difference In The Health Of Your Hair?Yes, yes it does!
What about you? Have you tried any thing from the Shea Moisture Manuka Honey and Yogurt Line or used many of the other Shea Moisture products? Did you notice any difference in the health of your hair? Do you love the way it smells?? Let me know in the comment section below.
You can check out Shea Moisture at Target or online by clicking HERE or by visiting their Instagram page by clicking @sheamoisture. While you are over on Instagram, stop by and visit my page as well @lookingjoligood. Generally, I post mostly pictures of plants and puppies, but there are occasionally pictures of makeup and beauty products as well. 😉
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Do you remember that time when we were young, wild, and free to travel around without worry? 🤔
Back during that time, I was in Florida visiting my sister. We were on a walk when I noticed that her previously short eyelashes were now noticeably much longer! It wasn’t a new mascara, it wasn’t an expensive eyelash serum with a questionable ingredient list. She had been using cold pressed organic caster oil! 🙌
My beautiful sister lives in Florida. I love visiting her, we have so much fun when we are together!
Obviously, as soon as I got home I purchased it and started using it immediately!
While I haven’t noticed the drastic results on my lashes that she had, I’ve definitely noticed that my lashes, especially the bottom ones, seem longer and thicker. Let me I tell you though, this oil has made my already thick eyebrows grow like crazy! So crazy that I cannot apply it to my brows every night or they become too thick. When have you ever heard someone complaining about a serum working too well? 😲
In the past I’ve used a lot of eyelash serums with various results. The majority have caused some eye or skin irritation. I have been using Teddie organics caster oil for around 9 months and haven’t had any eye issues. They even sent along a little bottle with a mascara wand. 10/10 recommend.
You can check out Teddie organic on Amazon by clicking HERE or by visiting their Instagram page by clicking @teddieorganics. While you are over on Instagram, stop by and visit my page as well @lookingjoligood. Generally, I post mostly pictures of plants and puppies, but there are occasionally a pictures of makeup and beauty products as well. 😉
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Did you know that Walmart has its own subscription beauty box? Yup, they do! It is a quarterly box and only costs $5 a season. Walmart technically calls it a “sample box” and says that the box itself is free and the $5 is a flat rate for shipping and handling. Either way, the box costs $5 each season.
In your Walmart Beauty Box, you can expect to find around 7-9 samples. Sometimes there are even a few full-sized makeup samples. Although in the past, I have raved about this box, the last few seasons have been a terrible waste of money. If things continue this way I cannot recommend that you spend your money on this beauty box. (I have added pictures of previous boxes below to show you how much the sample quality has decreased.)
“Each subscriber will be charged upon receiving an order confirmation (locking in your box for the season). If you do not receive an order confirmation, please check your account information to make sure the payment and shipping information in your account is up to date (as well as check your junk mail). Following the order confirmation email is a shipping confirmation, once you receive the shipping confirmation email you can expect a delivery within 5-10 business days. Each seasonal Beauty Box is a limited edition and may sell out at any time. Note: Beauty products may vary by box.”There are two different types of boxes available, the classic and the trendsetter. Up until recently, only one box could be sent per email address, but that has been changed. I now receive both boxes.
Here is what I got in this season’s boxes:
Trendsetter Box
Classic Box
For only $5USD four times a year, this used to be a great subscription box to receive. (see below photos, take special notice of the Spring 2017 boxes. The quality of samples has greatly decreased since then!)
If you follow me on Instagram, you might remember that my disgust over the items I received in the classic summer Walmart beauty box brought me out of a 4 month IG hibernation. I receive both the classic and traditional boxes. I’m just as disgusted by both of them. What are your thoughts? What about you? Do you get this Walmart Beauty Box? Do you get any other subscription bags/boxes that are worth trying out? Let me know in the comments below.
Here is what I received in my Fall 2017 Classic Box: 4 sample products and 4 foil packets product 2 perfume samplesHere is what I received in my Fall 2017 Trendsetter Box: 6 sample sized products.Summer 2017 Trendsetter Box
Summer 2017 Classic BoxSpring 2017 Trendsetter BoxSpring 2017 Classic Box a special “Me Moment” box
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Here is what I received in my Fall 2017 Trendsetter Box: 6 sample sized products.
Summer 2017 Trendsetter Box
Spring 2017 Trendsetter Box
Spring 2017 Classic Box a special “Me Moment” box
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