What's In My Makeup Bag: Summer Edit

Hello pretty people!
    It's quite ironic that I'm writing this post today. The high is about 65 degrees Fahrenheit :( However, since I haven't shared the products that I've been addicted to this season, I figured better late than never. So lets jump right on into it shall we?

Maybelline SuperStay Better Skin Foundation I only recently started wearing foundation. I've always been a BB cream or CC cream because of the benefits that accompany them. But after hearing the hype coming off of this product, I decided to see if I liked it. It is a medium coverage natural finish foundation that is heavy in antioxidants and Actyl-C which is a concentrated form of Vitamin C. I like to take this foundation on with a damp beauty blender to create a more natural, lighter weight look.

Maybelline Mast Concealer   While I like my foundations to be on the light side, I NEED a full coverage concealer. All summer I've really been liking this formula, although it is important to not apply it to thickly or over too large expanses to prevent your skin from looking cakey or too heavy. I like to use the tip of my beauty blender and dab the concealer on the spot. When using the beauty blender, it'll give a more natural coverage to the skin.

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Airbrushing Loose Powder  I've always been a fan of mineral powders. They work really nicely with my skin and also provide better coverage than when I set with regular powder. It has soothing plant extracts, antioxidants, Vitamin C and Vitamin E to really pamper the skin. I like to use the dab and swirl method when applying powders. Which simply means that I take the product on a powder brush and dab the product into my skin and create circular motions to blend it in. The dabbing creates coverage and the swirling blends it out.

Pur Minerals Hot Rocks I love a natural looking blush. This one gives a really pretty glow to the cheeks and adds some color. I like to swirl this onto the apples of my cheeks and blend it out with a stippling brush. It adds some needed warmth to the skin, after concealing any natural flush you might have had with foundation.

M.A.C Woodwinked Eyeshadow This has been the go-to for me. It's a gorgeous warm antique gold shade that is the perfect all over lid color for the warm months. It's the only eyeshadow I've been using for the past couple of months. I do a light sweep with a fluffy brush as the base and pack it on more into the outer corners with a firm eyeshadow brush. It adds some shimmer to the eyes in a natural kind of way that suits daytime wear. I also like to outline my eyes using an angled brush with this eyeshadow. When the light hits it, it looks amazing!

Memebox I'm Eyeliner in Night This eyeliner is an amazing dupe for the Urban Decay glide on eye pencils, for a fraction of the price, coming in at $5. It is a gel pencil waterproof eyeliner, and this stuff does not budge! In the summer my tight line eyeliner often transfers down to my lower water line. But not with this little baby. I apply it to my tight line to subtly define my lashes, and give them a fuller look and it lasts in place all day.

Physicians Formula BB Mascara This stuff makes my eyelashes look amazing! It is enriched with coconut oil, which gives a dose of love to the lashes. It lengthens them and provides a glossy wash of pigment. It looks really nice on and doesn't give lashes a clumped up look. I like to wiggle the big bristle part through my lashes and do a good even coat on upper and lower lashes. I finish it off wiht a sealing waterproof mascara to insure it's staying power.

Clinique ColorPop Lipstick in Bare I'm loving the formula of this lipstick! My grandma was a big fan of Clinique, and after she passed, I kept some of her eyeshadow, and that was my experience with the company. After reading rave reviews from gh0stparties blogger Kate, I decided to give it a try. The shade Bare works great with my skintone during the summer months, really enhancing my tan. It's a warm neutral shade with shimmers, and looks similar to the Clinique lipstick in Think Bronze which has been discontinued. But it gives a similar effect in enhancing.

5 Things: End of The Week Favorites #8

Hello pretty people!
     Another week bites the dust, and I'm seriously looking forward to the cooler weather that has been showing it's face a little bit recently. This week was a pretty chill one. I started my college orientation and hit my goal of running 5 miles by the end of the summer. It kills my legs and lungs, but I feel really accomplished afterwards. But anyways, let's get started with this weeks favorites!

     First off is the Pixi Vitamin Veil Foundation in Medium. I love this formula! It wears so nicely on the skin and cuts down the time. "This formula miraculously evens out skintone and makes it look like you have no foundation on. It also treats your skin to a host of vitamins, minerals and skin-enhancing goodies. It plumps lines, hydrates, nourishes and protects while perfecting skin. Hypoallergenic. Fragrance free. Suits all skin types." I don't like really heavy foundation, and I'm used to BB creams and CC creams, but this had been on sale at Target for quite awhile so I decided to get it. It looks so natural on the skin and the coverage is amazing and build-able for more coverage. 

     Also a product that I recently got on clearance at Target is the Sonia Kashuk Liquid Light concealer. My dark circles are making a comeback right now and that being so, I need some heavy duty help. "The moisture infused formula contains a hydrating complex to enhance skins texture, radiance and color to impart a healthy glow. The perfecting fluid offers buildable coverage and seamlessly blends into a second-skin finish that softens the signs of fatigue and aging."  This covers my under eye area really nicely and it also works as a great highlight for the rest of my face. 

     I'm addicted to hair oils. I believe that they are some of the best things that you can put in your hair. When we wash our hair, we take out some of those beneficial natural oils. So hair oils, help to balance out the lack of natural oils. "Daily, lightweight oil for strong, glossy, frizz-free hair. Whether your hair is curly, straight, thick or thin, this Argan Oil Treatment will become a daily staple in your beauty regimen. No matter what your style, your hair will always look its best when it is strong, healthy looking and shiny. 
Created with Mediterranean Olive Oil and Moroccan Argan Oil – the ancestral beauty secret of Morocco – it deeply penetrates to fortify, protect and condition hair. Vitamin E and Shea Butter hydrate and soften. When you buy Argan Oil products for your hair you’re getting one of the best natural resources for healthy looking hair." This oil makes my hair feel so soft and silky! I apply a couple drops into my wet hair, and it adds a tone of gloss and shine.

    I always have the hardest time creating the line I want with liquid eyeliner. This makes my life so much easier. I like a nice thin line, just to outline the shape of my eyes and this product makes that very easy for me. "A staple product for every makeup lover, this felt tipped pen makes it impeccably easy to create flawless eye lines of any variety. Whether daily, nightly, or anytime in between, Starlooks' Luxe Longwear Eye Liner Pen enhances all eye colors, shapes, and sizes with our exclusive, incomparable PRP formula! Available in black, brown, and eggplant. Applies smoothly, dries quickly, and lasts all day (or night) long!"  The formula is nice and long lasting. While not waterproof, it doesn't budge or smudge, and it doesn't flake off at all either.

     Last is a song favorite which is Not Good For Me by Hayden Calnin. It is a great moody song that has a nice beat to it. A little for eccentric, but still a good one.

     That wraps up this week! I hope you all enjoyed this post. Comment down below any of your favorites, or requests, recommendations, and comments. I'll get back to you ASAP. Love ya'll so much and I'll talk to you next time!
Grace

Things I Wish I Knew Before High School..... Part One

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    So while I occasionally whip up a fitness advice post, I have yet to do a lifestyle one. And with back to school in the air, I though it was the perfect time to try my hand and this. Enter a high school advice series. I myself am going into my senior year and I couldn't be happier. Not to say that I've had a bad experience, but simply because I'm ready to explore the great big world that is out there waiting for me. But seeings how I've made it to my final year, I thought that I have some knowledge to share on the topic ;)
     You'll notice by the title that this is part one. I plan on making this a 3 part series, just so I don't get too long winded during these posts. This one, I'm going to mainly focus on the academic side of high school, in the second part, I'm hoping to talk about relationships, and the third will be on beauty and fashion. So, let's just jump right on into this.

1. Take the important classes NOW!
     Everyone tells you when you start high school that you can basically just have fun your freshman year. That you have another three years after this one to take the big classes. But I want to strongly advice against that belief. My freshman year I decided that I wanted to take all the big sciences and maths before my senior year, to help lighten the load. With that in mind, I took Biology and Algebra 1 my freshman year, sophomore year I did Chemistry and Algebra 2, and my junior year I took Anatomy and Physiology and College Algebra. Doing these courses early one, allows me to begin PSEO's, which is a program that gives you dual credit for college and high school. Plus I can get it paid for if my SAT scores are high enough. It's pretty sick that I can get my first year of college out of the way before I graduate. It's because I did the big things early on. So, make a plan for yourself, so that you can have a more relaxed and chill experience come senior year. AS far away as that sounds, you'll be thanking yourself later.

2. Study
     This seems like a given, but it's super important! Study the material so that you can ace your tests, and keep up a good GPA. It can be difficult sometimes to find an environment where you can unplug from the rest of the world and dive into your studies, but I find that a quiet room and some headphones can do a world of good. I'm one of the types of studiers that likes to listen to music when I study. Some people recommend classical when your working on math, and pop when your studying English. For me, acoustic music or even some nice folk/bluegrass can do be a world of good. I really like Ben Howard and The Civil Wars. Also I like highlighting important things and writing them down in a notebook, so I can peek back to them from time to time. The information really sticks in your brain if you have to write it down.

3. Don't take yourself too seriously
    By this, I mean keep your options open for the future. I changed what I wanted almost every year, until I found something that I'm actually passionate about. Try new classes and experiment with different field options before settling with. This is a great thing to do when your an underclassman because you have a ton of time.

4. Get enough sleep
    I know that cram sessions can sometimes create great papers, but nothing is going to be better for your mind then getting sleep. I almost got mono one year because I ran on about 4 hours of sleep at night. Talk about being a zombie. So make an attempt to get at least 6 hours everynight. I promise you your body will thank you in the future.

     So those are a few of my pointers about high school. In the end, it's your education to make of it what you want. I hope that you have an amazing first year of high school and that you learn so much during this time frame of life. What are some things you wish you knew, or want to know about? Tell me in the comment section down below, along with any requests, comments, or recommendations. Love ya'll so much!
Grace

Ipsy Glam Bag: August 2015

Hello pretty people!     May I just say, I'm so extremely impressed with the Glam Bags I've received. I've tried a few other monthly subscription services and none have ever really stood out to me. They all had teeny tiny samples that I wasn't that big of a fan of. So far, I haven't been disappointed with anything from Ipsy. Now that I've got that out of the way, let's look and see what I got this month!

1. Starlooks Luxe Longwear Eye Liner Pen    "This liner is a staple product for every makeup lover, this felt tipped pen makes it impeccably easy to create flawless eye lines of any variety. Whether daily, nightly, or anytime in between, Starlooks Eye Liner Pen enhances all eye colors, shapes, and sizes with its exclusive, incomparable Pro formula! Available in black, which is universally flattering for all complexions. Applies smoothly, dries quickly, and lasts all day (or night) long!"

Ingredients:water , polyacrylic acid , acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer , triethanolamine , sor b itan sesquioleate , propylene glycol , polyvin ylpyrrolidone , black oxide of iron ( ci : 77499 )My Thoughts:    I've been meaning to tr out a pen liner for quite awhile now, and this gives me the perfect opportunity. The liner has a thin felt tip that is soaked in a gorgeous black shade. It isn't waterproof, but it has proven to be very smudge proof without flaking.
2. Marc Anthony Nourishing Argan Oil of Morocco Oil Treatment     "This treatment is a lightweight oil used daily for strong, glossy, frizz-free hair. Whether your hair is curly, straight, thick or thin, this Argan Oil Treatment will become a daily staple in your beauty regimen.Created with Mediterranean Olive Oil and Moroccan Argan Oil – the ancestral beauty secret of Morocco – it deeply penetrates to fortify, protect and condition hair. Vitamin E and Shea Butter hydrate and soften."

Ingredients:cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone, cyclohexasiloxane, argania spinosa kernel oil, linum usitatissimum (linseed) seed oil, isodecyl neopentanoate, daucus carota sativa (carrot) seed oil, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, keratin, parfum (fragrance), paraffinum liquidum, tocopheryl acetate, butirospermum parkii (shea butter), d&c red 17 (ci 26100My Thoughts:    I'm a big fan of any type of hair oil. They work really well with my hair type and add such a nice shine. I actually have this in my hair right now and it is amazing! It makes my hair feel so extremely soft and cuts back on my frizzies. Also it is nice and moisturizing for my recently dyed hair, that needs more TLC than normal.

3. Clear Clinic Laboratories vanished    "vanished is an on-the-go, clear spot treatment specially formulated with menthol, glycolic acid, salicylic acid and zinc. Thanks to its clear formulation, you can use vanished to quickly clear blemishes all day, under and over makeup. Its travel-sized bottle also makes it easy to take with you on the go"

Ingredients:isopropyl alcohol, purified water (aqua), zinc sulfate, salicylic acid, glycolic acid, camphor, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) extract, cellulose gum, mentholMy Thoughts:    I'm really excited to try this product out. I'm really big on skincare, and if I can wear this over or under my makeup, I'm thinking it's gonna help with clearing up my more stubborn acnes. Since I'm out most of the day, this seems like a really convenient option for me. We'll see what happens.

4. Hikari Cosmetics Lip Gloss in Merlot     "Check out Hikari’s collection of gorgeous, high-shine matte lip glosses. With these high-pigment lip glosses you can wear them alone or layer them over your favorite lipstick to create intense new colors. They will give you the perfect sultry lip with just the right amount of shine!    ipsters who sample Hikari Cosmetics will either receive the shade Salsa(classic red) or Merlot (intense red mauve)."

Ingredients:polybutene, mineral oil, ethylhexyl palmitate, squalane,tridecyl trimellitate, silica, phenoxyethanol, methyl paraben, propyl paraben, bhtmay contain +/-: titanium dioxide (ci 77891), red iron oxide (ci 77491), yellow iron oxide (ci 77492), black iron oxide (ci 77499), fd&c yellowno.5 lake (ci 19140), d&c red no.7 lake (ci 15850), d&c red no.27 lake (ci 45410),fd&c blue no.1 lake (ci 42090)My Thoughts:    I like berry toned lips once the weather turns colder, and I'm really curious to see how this is going to work with my lips. I'm a really big fan of the color, because I think I can make it either really intense or more toned down, based on the method of application. This should be really fun to play with this school year.

5. Aila Cosmetics Luxury Nail Lacquer in Mister Pookies     "This lacquer is healthy, beautiful and functional, and turns your mani into nail therapy! There are no toxic ingredients in AILA's lacquers and removers. They use the most natural and organic ingredients out there. Talk about a treat for your nails!"

Ingredients:butyl acetate, ethyl acetate, nitrocellulose, adipic acid/neopentyl glycol/trimellitic anhydride copolymer, acetyl tributyl citrate, isopropyl alcohol, styrene/acrylates copolymer, stearalkonium bentonite, n-butyl alcohol, benzophenone-1, silica, alumina, trimethylpentanediyl dibenzoate, polyvinyl butyralmay contain (+/-): aluminum powder (ci 77000), oxides (ci 77499 / ci 77491), red 34 lake(ci 15880), red 6 lake (ci 15850), red 7 lake (ci 15850), yellow 5 lake (ci 19140), ferric ammonium ferrocyanide (ci 77510), mica (ci 77019), blue 1 (ci 42090), yellow 11 (ci 47000), titanium dioxide (ci 77891), violet 2 (ci 60725), polyethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, ethylene/va copolymerMy Thoughts:    This color is a really pretty gray toned chocolate brown that looks really nice in the bottle. Since a brown tone product screams fall to me, I'm probably going to try this out more once September hits us. 

     Overall this has been a really enjoyable bag, and I will continue to use Ipsy in the future. What did you get in your Glam Bag this month? Tell me in the comments, along with any questions, suggestions or requests. As always I hope you all enjoyed this post, love ya'll so much!Grace

5 Things: End of The Week Favorites #7

Hello pretty people!
    With the end of the week comes my end of the week favorites. This week I've been going to a conference almost every single night! That plus work has left me feeling so tired, but there is a bright spot. I'm currently visiting my family right now, and it is such a great way to end the week! Since I had an event every single night this week, a lot of my favorites are makeup products. So shall we just dive right on in?

    First off is the Josie Maran Coconut Watercolor Cheek Gelee in Honeymoon Honey. This shade is described as a neutral brown. It works great on the hollow's of my cheeks, acting as a lightweight bronzer. It goes on really smoothly and leaves a natural, contoured look. I really like how long lasting it is, going throughout the hours without ever looking blotchy. I like applying this with the Real Technique's Expert Face Brush to really buff this into my skin.

    MAC Woodwinked is steadily becoming my absolute favorite eye shadow. I've been loving to sweep this all over my lid with a big fluffy brush, and dragging it onto my lash lines to define my eye some. It gives me such a great summery look, but in a very subtle and natural way. It's a gorgeous warm bronzed gold that is sooooooo pretty. I got this only a little less then a month ago, and it's been the only thing I've used since!

     I've had the NYC Kohl Eyeliner Pencil in White for ages, but I only recently started using it a lot. I found a trick that really opens up my eyes and adds so much depth and dimension. I apply it on my upper lash line and into my inner corners and drag it halfway on my waterline. Once I have it where I want it, I blend it out with a firm eye shadow brush. Viola! It's like magic.

     I'd been hearing about the Clinique Color Pop lipsticks for a while around the blog community, so I decided to purchase one to see how I liked it. I picked the shade Bare pop as per my sister's strong recommendation since it enhanced my tan. It's a very long lasting and moisturizing formula that doesn't feel heavy or sticky on the lips. This particular shade is a bronzey pink with a shimmer to it. It looks great on green and hazel eyes, really enhancing the tone and shade, which is a big portion of why I like this product.

     This book!! AHH!!! I think I read it in about 4 days. Since I'm crap at describing books that I recommend, my friends at Goodreads are going to help me out :)

"When Rose’s mom dies, she leaves behind a brown paper bag labeled Rose’s Survival Kit. Inside the bag, Rose finds an iPod, with a to-be-determined playlist; a picture of peonies, for growing; a crystal heart, for loving; a paper star, for making a wish; and a paper kite, for letting go.

As Rose ponders the meaning of each item, she finds herself returning again and again to an unexpected source of comfort. Will is her family’s gardener, the school hockey star, and the only person who really understands what she’s going through. Can loss lead to love?"

     That wraps up my week! While maybe not the most eventful week of my life, it was still a pretty good one. Tell me how your week was in the comments, as well as any requests or recommendations and I'll get back to you ASAP. Love ya'll so much

Grace

How To Find Your Perfect Clay Mask!

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    While I'm usually a pretty busy human, I do like to take the time to relax at least once a week by soaking in the tub with a good read and let the warm water work out all the tension my back carries throughout the week. But even if I don't have a enough time to soak up some TLC, I always like to apply a clay mask at least twice a week. At the most, I'll apply a mask 3 times a week, but I try not to get too carried away. Each mask I use has it's own special claims, so to fully give my skin the love it needs, I often have to use different masks to get pretty skin. Why, you might ask? With all the many different types of clay out there, each one will do something unique for your skin. Here's a quick run down:

Green Clay:
     Green clay is rich in minerals like Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphorous, Silica, Manganese, Copper, Potassium, Selenium and Silicon. The minerals make this type of clay great for oily skin types as well as those who struggle with acne. Although you do have to limit your amount that you use, because too much of a good thing is a bad thing. Green clay can irritate the skin and cause it to breakout and become irritated.

Bentonite Clay:
     Sourced from volcanic origin, this type of clay is rich in magnesium. It's unique formula helps to heal and draw out the impurities in your skin. Once hydrated, it's molecular and electrical components produce electrical charges, causing it to swell like a sponge, ready to soak in anything. This mask type is also great for acne and oily skin types since it draws out any gunk that is left in your pores.

Kaolin Clay:
    Also known as White Clay, is rich in Calcium, Silica, Magnesium, and Zinc.  It's a more drying formula, but it has great antibacterial and natural absorbent properties, making this great for oily skin.


     With all these different types of masks it can be pretty confusing and difficult to maneuver around which one is suitable for you. I personally like the ones that help with pores and acne the most, so I find myself gravitating towards the bentonite, and green clay masks the most. These are such staple for me, since I have oily/combination skin that can often get flaky and have a build up of dry skin. Clay masks are so amazing for helping to naturally and gently exfoliate your skin.


1. Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay

      One of Amazon's most beloved masks, is one of my favorites too. A midwife my mother worked with once said how amazing this mask is for the pregnant mothers to help with hormonal acne that they would get. Being someone who struggles with that kind of acne, this has been a god send. It's very potent at cleaning out the pores and makes my skin look 10x better. When you first use it there is a time frame when your acne can flare up, since this mask draws out all the impurities in your skin, but after that, it's smooth sailing.

2. Boot's Botanics Shine Away Ionic Clay Mask
 

   
     While a semi new addition to my mask collection, it is slowly becoming one of my favorites. This is great for oily/acne skin, drawing out impurities and clarifying. This mask contains mineral rich ocean clay which has a negative electrical charge that acts like a magnet helping to draw out deeply rooted impurities from the skin. Since it's not a drying formula, it leaves the skin soft and smooth.

3. Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask
   

    This is a favorite of all my Korean friends. One Unni actually picked this up for me from Innisfree's home base on Jeju Island last summer. This mask has volcanic clay clusters which effectively absorbs sebum and resolves pore problems. It also feels nice and cooling on the skin, leaving a tingly feeling during application. You can really see the difference with this mask very quickly in your pores size and also decreases the size of blemishes too.

     So that concludes this post! I hope that it helped you with the hard decision of which clay to use. Always keep in mind not to over do it, to avoid drying out your gorgeous skin. I like to use a clay mask 2-3 times as week at the most. As always if you have any questions, comments, or requests, leave them for me in the comments and I'll get back to you ASAP. Love ya'll so much!
Grace

Song to check out:
Ready for You- Hunter Hunted
   

Yes To Tomatoes Clear Skin Corrective Concealer Review

Hello pretty people!
    So after not posting for a week, for lack of inspiration, I decide to do a review and share some thoughts on the newest edition to my concealer collection. The Yes to Carrots brand is known for having a natural approach to skincare needs, their products being at least 95% natural and being free of parabens, phthalates and SLS. I've only ever tried their the daily moisturizer from their Yes to Cucumber line, but when I saw the Corrective Concealer in the clearance bin at Target, I decided to give it a shot.
   

    The packaging is super simplistic and can get quite messy to be honest with you. Its nice and has a round case which is nice and compact, so it fits pretty nicely in my makeup bag. The packaging basically tells you the color, that it's 99% natural, and that it contains Salicylic Acid acne treatment. Pretty simple, and while red is not my go to color choice, I will accept it this time, seeings how it is a tomato themed product.

The Claims: (From the Yes To Carrots Website)

YES TO the first natural concealer with acne fighting benefits)! Our new cover-up does quadruple duty:

• Clears up acne blemishes

• Covers up blemishes

• Reduces the severity of acne

• Helps prevent new acne

• 99% Natural

• Petroleum, SLS, & Paraben Free

• Cruelty-free

Formulated with Tomatoes, Salicylic Acid and Tea Tree Oil to combat blemishes. This transforming cover-up heals and conceals blemishes in two tints (light and medium) to make most skin tones flawless!

Use just about anytime to cover up a pimple and zap it at the same time! Keep one a home for morning regimen use after moisturizing (alone or under your foundation). Keep one in your purse (you know we do!) for touch-ups throughout the day!

My Thoughts:

    First off, I love the smell of this product! I love the smell of tea tree oil, and this concealer definitely contains some of that magic potion form Australia. I like the consistency and it goes on pretty nicely. I like to wear this under my foundation as a kind of "pre-concealer". It provides okay coverage, but it doesn't exactly provide the best full coverage in the world.

    I do however, think that this product has definitely helped with my pimples. Over the course of the couple weeks I've been using this under my foundation on spots, I've noticed that it helps to reduce the life of the pimple, and can soothe the redness that plagues the area. Overall I'm happy about this purchase and would recommend this baby to anyone who struggles with acne.

    I hope that you all enjoyed this post! If you did be sure to comment down below telling me your thoughts, requests, or comments. I'm going to try to get back into the swing of blogging this week, seeings how I've gathered some inspiration on posts over the weekend. As always I love you all so much and I will see you next time!

Grace

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5 Things: End of The Week Favorites #6

Hello pretty people!
    Wow, we are officially in August. AHHHHH!!!!!! I'm not going to lie though, I am looking forward to starting up with school again and the fall weather to usher in some cool breezes. I'm excited to begin my final year of high school and contemplate what I want to do with my future. Just me? Okay, let's just start with my favorites then.

    Let's start off with this sucker, who is slowly creeping his way into my heart. Be Jeweled by Vera Wang is a really lightweight flirty scent. Since I'm crap at describing scents, I'm gonna have my friends at Fragrantica, help me out "Top notes of Be Jeweled seduce us with an irresistible blend of red currant, pomegranate and champagne. The heart adds fruity zests of passion fruit combined with pink honeysuckle and pink peony. Base notes complete the pink feeling with accords of pink crystal-sugar accompanied with a sensual trail of musk and Australian sandalwood." I really like wearing this fragrance during really hot muggy days, because it's not too heavy and really emulates an easy summer day for me. I'm loving spritzing this onto my hair brush and combing it through my hair to have it latch onto my strands. 

     During the warm months, my pores seem to rebel against me. Seriously, I get so oily and my pores look huge in the summer months. That being said, I've been liking the Maybelline Baby Skin pore eraser to conceal my pores. I've also been experiencing those tiny acne bumps lately, and this helps to smooth the look of my skin before I go in with foundation. It has a nice silicone feel to it, which leaves the skin kinda slippery, but it does work great with all sorts of base products.

    
     This concealer is one of my new favorites. The Yes To Tomatoes Clear Skin Corrective Concealer smells so strongly of tea tree oil, I absolutely love it. It like that it's an acne treatment as well as concealer. It makes me feel better about applying things to my skin. It has okay coverage, so I like to mix it with some of my other concealers to get coverage and acne treatment. I think it has helped my skin as well throughout the past week.

     While I wasn't too on board with this product when I first received it, I've completely changed my mind. The Styli-Style Glide-On Blush Stick in Pretty-in-Pink was originally in my Beauty Box 5 subscription service, and I have to say, I wasn't expecting too much, but it's a really good blush stick! It gives a really pretty natural flushed look to my cheeks, which is always a great thing in my mind. I like to make a couple swipes on my cheeks and blend it out with the Real Techniques Expert Face Brush. It's super quick and gives me a really pretty glow.

    Lastly, but not least, is the Beauty Rush Liquid Eyeliner in Night Owl. It's a really pretty black liquid eyeliner. It has a really nice lacquer finish and it doesn't flake off throughout the day. Also the felt tip makes it a lot easier to create winged eyeliner looks, which is something that I've been liking to do lately. While it's not waterproof, it's a really great eyeliner and doesn't smudge throughout the day.

    That's all this week folks! I hope that you enjoyed this post. Be sure to leave your weekend favorites in the down bar and tell me, are you ready for some cooler weather? Also if you have any questions, comments, or requests, leave them in the down bar for me. Love ya'll so much,
Grace