New Wet N' Wild Coloricon Blush & Bronzers 2014

Hey Beautiful!

I've got a quick and sweet post for you (two posts in a day!)  This post is about the new Wet n' Wild Coloricon blush & bronzers.  They are so so adorable! Part of me just wants them for the aesthetics.  So summery and tropical.

This product was first spotted by this lovely beauty blogger! Her pictures were also featured on Nouveau Cheap!

I am so in love and I wanted to continue to spread the news about these.  If you've spotted them, please leave a comment.  Also, I'd love to know what you think of these!

See ya'll later!

Alba Haul!

Hello Beautiful!

We're gonna talk about Alba products.

I went a little crazy, but instead of using my actual money, I used my meal plan money.  Unfortunately my university's choice in cuisine is not the greatest.  At the end of the year, I am left with so much money.  I cannot get this money back at the end of the year and it will not roll over to the following year.  Fortunately, one of the markets on campus gives us pleasant surprises, such as the occasional massive supply of Alba products.  I have only used one Alba product before in the future and that is one of my toners.  I love the toner and so I did not think I could go wrong with any of the products I picked up.

In this picture I'm showing a cleansing facial wash made with coconut milk, two face masks, two moisturizers, eye gel, and a face scrub.  I have tried every product aside from the face masks and so far I love them!

The facial cleanser with coconut milk leaves my face feeling fresh.  I used it after the facial scrub with pineapple enzymes and the two products make a perfect cleansing duo.  My face was soft and supple, and it smelled like a tropical fruit smoothie.  I actually went the next day without washing my face in the morning (a risky thing) to see what would happen and my face remained soft and supple! 

I tried out both moisturizers, and once again I had a positive experience.  I use the even advanced moisturizer for the AM (because of the SPF 15) and I use the jar in the PM (it's oil  free and made with green tea!).  The even advanced moisturizer is said to help even out the discoloration of skin as well as keep your face from looking dull.  I have not used this product long enough to see it work, but I do appreciate the SPF.  San Francisco's sunny rays   this past week gave me a sunburnt nose.

The final product that I want to rave about is the eye gel!  It is made with green tea, aloe, cucumber, and chamomile extracts!  It is said to wake up your eyes and firm the skin surrounding them.  But instead of using the gel in the morning, I use it at night.  I have used several eye products from brands such as Yes To and Mary Kay.  Alba is one of my new favorites.  I want to compare Alba to my Yes To eye gel.  My Yes To eye gel was not a terrible product, but I ended up using it at night due to a weird residue it would leave on my eyes.  Also, there were times where the gel would sort of sting.  I am not a fan of that feeling and so I have not been using it too much.  I was afraid the Alba gel would do the same thing but not only does it smell better, it keeps my eyes feeling fresh throughout the night, it does not sting, and it does not leave a weird residue.  What I really want to do with this gel is keep it in the fridge and then use it in the morning.  Unfortunately I do not have a mini-fridge in my room.

Honestly, I love these Alba products.  I love them so much that I went back to purchase the chap sticks, an even advanced face cleanser, and a couple of body products.  I have been using these products and so I will be posting about more Alba products in the near future.

And if this post has not convinced you to try this product line out yourself, here is what the company claims about their line:

• The products are NOT tested on animals.
• There are no parabens or phthalates.
• 100% vegetarian ingredients
• Hypo-allergenic
• Ph balanced

I am hoping that I have somewhat enticed you to check out this line, because I do not think you will be displeased with the products.

If you have tried out the Alba line, tell me what you personally think! :)

Until next time!

Milani Rose Blush & L'Oreal's Miss Manga Mascara!

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Saddly, I have been too busy to get any posts in.  But recapping from last month's post, I had a few items on my want list.  Two of them included L'Oreal's Miss Manga Mascara and Milani's limited edition rose blush!

I cannot express how excited I was to use these!  I could not find the Milani blushes anywhere and I received this mascara right before it was released in the U.S.  It's quite nice getting to try something out before its official release.

The Milani blush is huge and I'm very obsessed with the fact that it is shaped into a rose.  The shade is actually called "Tea Rose" and it's a very pigmented, matte, deep pink mauve.  You do not need a generous hand for this blush.  A little goes a very long way.  It's honestly more pigmented than a lot of high end blushes.  If you can get your pretty little hands on any of these blushes, the buy is very much worth it!

As for the mascara, the first time I ever watched a review on it was on I COVET THEE's channel.  She explained how much she loved the mascara and I was so upset that it was not yet in the U.S.  I talked about it so much for a month, so just picture how elated I was to see this in my "Easter Basket" (Oh yes, Mom and Dad like to keep my childhood alive.)  

This mascara was well worth the wait.  I highly recommend everyone to pick up a tube. My eyelashes are a pain and I can use this mascara by itself to lengthen and add volume to my lashes.  The wand is very bendy?  That's the best word that I can come up with.  I love this mascara so much that it replaces my Too Faced's "Better Than Sex" mascara. Hands down, it is one of the best drugstore mascaras out there.  The quality goes beyond the price and I want to buy another one just because I love it so much.

So keep an eye out for that beauty find, beauties.  It's well-worth your while and I'm very excited to say that it has made its arrival into the U.S.

Happy Cosmetics Shopping!

Beauty Wish List!

Hey Beautiful!

I've had my eye on a lot of products and brands that I want to try! So why not share what I'm coveting to my lovely followers? Perhaps I'll be a bad influence to you and peak your interest in some pretty things. (I'm really good at this!)

I've been re-watching some Michelle Phan videos and agh! I want everything! There are three products that I'm loving from her line.

1. Waterliner in "Black Night" Take a look!

2. Lip Gallery creamy color matte lipstick in Just Fab

3. Color Facets sparkling shadow top coats in Gold Divine

Michelle's products look fantastic! It's really unfortunate that I have not tried any of them out.  Luckily, I have these three products in mind for the near future! (My sister's senior ball. I could totally use these on her!)

The next two products are either limited edition or not available in the United States.

1. Milani Rose Blush in Tea Rose

2. L'Oreal's Mega Volume Miss Manga Mascara

Currently these are my most coveted makeup items.  What are yours?

Until Next Time!

My Favorite Lip Balm Picks!

Hello Beautiful!

I hope that you are having a happy spring!  Mine has been quite busy! Only a month and a half left of this semester (ugh).  

I have been slacking on posts (what's new?) and have been wanting to actually create a schedule of when I am going to put out a post.  I am still trying to figure out what day would be best.  Since I am taking a study break today, I wanted to share a short and sweet post for you all! 

Here is something a lot of people may or may not know about me...I'm always on a hunt for the best chapstick/lip balm.  My lips are extremely sensitive and nothing peeves me more than when they are dry and chapped.  It is gross and I love applying lipstick which does not always help them.

So I exfoliate frequently but a great, hefty lip balm is always helpful.

I cannot tell you how many I own.  But they are placed everywhere, on my desk, near the bed, in my backpack, and in my beauty bag!  I always have chapstick. Always.

So out of the (probably hundreds) of chapstick that I do own, here are my top three!

Here they are! I keep one near my facial products so that I remember to apply it in the morning.  I keep one on the bedside table.  I keep the third in my backpack!

Surprisingly, I think the two cheaper balms (vaseline and alba) do a better job with keeping my lips hydrated.  I still love lip service, but I always apply it before I apply my makeup and I think the lipstick dries out my lips regardless.  However, I've been testing out my Vaseline lip therapy for a few days and  I think it keeps my lips soft and hydrated for the longest amount of time.  This only sells for a little over $2 dollars at my nearest Target (but I live in San Francisco and I found that SF city targets are more expensive than suburban based Targets! You might find this product for a cheaper price if you're in the suburbs!)

I also think that my alba chapstick keeps my lips hydrated throughout the day for a longer amount of time than lush's Lip Service.  So sometimes you're better off with the cheaper product!

In conclusion, I love all three of them! The best time for me to use lip service is post lip exfoliation! I pair it up with my lush sugar scrub that I use! They work as a duo!  However, for the cheaper balms, I am more than confident when telling you that the Vaseline lip therapy and Alba balms are spectacular for your lips!  Just take it from a person who owns too many lip balms and always wants more.

So keep your lips hydrated, beautifuls!  Nobody is a fan of dry, cracked lips! 

Primer Vs. Primer

HELLO BEAUTIFUL

lets talk primers

Not too long ago, I went to Sephora (I always go to Sephora. Who am I kidding?) But on this particular trip, I took two samples of primers.  I tried out Smashbox's "Photo Finish" Foundation Primer and Benefit's the POREfessional.

In this picture, the primer to your left is Benefit's primer and to the right is Smashbox's primer.

What I love about Sephora is that their samples last a good amount of time.  You get the product long enough to really gain an opinion on how well it works for you.

The good news is that both primers work really well! They both have slightly different consistency and they both look different (as you can see in this photo).  But, both do work well! So if you have already purchased one of these, it was a good choice.  Both smooth over your pores without clogging them and your foundation will stick.  I can go almost all day without having to do any foundation touch ups.  If anything, I might have to re-touch up on my blush.

But this post is about which primer is better.  It was hard to figure out which primer was better when I first used them.  I bounced between them both during the first two uses of each.  In the end, I did find that I liked one more than the other.

In the battle of the primers, my favorite from these two is Benefit's Porefessional.  I feel that it covered my pores more than the "Photo Finish" primer.  Another reason why I think that Porefessional is the better primer in the long run is because there is a primer that looks exactly like Smashbox's "Photo Finish" and it's Tarte cosmetic's Clean Slate Poreless 12-Hr Perfecting Primer.  The primers look the same and their consistency is the same.  But there is a big difference!

Tarte claims that their clean slate poreless primer does not have any of the following:

- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Petrochemicals
- Phthalates
- GMOs
- Triclosan 

Smashbox cannot say the same for their primer.

In Conclusion:

Tarte's primer is the best of the three.  But I do find that Benefit may be the best product when it comes to smoothing over your pores and making them look non-existent!  But if you are more worried about your pores, the staying power, and the ingredients, your best bet is Tarte's primer.

Hopefully this post helps your future primer shopping decisions!

Thank you for reading!

Stay Tuned!

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