Sunday, April 3, 2016

March 2016 Favorites!


Hello beautifuls! Since we're back at blogging again, I figured I would start off with my end of the month favorites. For those of you who are new, it's basically talking about products I loved during the previous month (in this case, March).

I don't have much, since March I focused mainly on work, school, my other hobbies, and opening my two etsy shops and getting them some what rolling. I didn't try many new things, I used up a lot of things I already had, so this post might be a little short.

Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara:
Talk about a long name.... this mascara packaging is huge! The wand is also humongous and gives pretty good volume to my lashes with about two coats. It does clump a tiny bit but, I take my lash comb and comb through my lashes and that fixes this. Other than that, I loved this mascara.

Clinique Pretty Easy Liquid Eye Lining Pen:
I know, I know..... I've raved beyond everything about the Kat Von D Tattoo Liner. It's been in multiple empties, videos, tutorials, and a few favorites but, I think I just found it's rival and dupe. This stuff is amazing. It goes on black, stays black, doesn't fade or budge, and is extremely easy to use. 

Clinique Super Primer Universal Face Primer:
This has been in a previous favorites, several empties and videos on my beauty channel. It's one of the only primers I can use on my extremely oily skin. It keeps my pores and skin matte and gives me a great starting base for my foundation application.

Estee Lauder Palette (No Name):
This was part of a gift set my mother had gotten around Christmas time. It has no name except the names inside the palette. Let me just say, THE PACKAGING! Just look at it! It's amazing. I honestly think these colors are better for a day when I want a minimal makeup look day. They are beautiful, easy to blend, and do not fade.

Real Techniques Deep Cleansing Gel Brush Cleaner:
When I saw this at Ulta I thought, why not. I'm in love with Dr. Bronner's soap and a few other brush cleaners. I really love this one. It gets all the makeup out and makes them look like new again. Only con is it's not the best of getting rid of makeup stains in your brush from when makeup has been sitting in the bristles for a few days prior to being washed. Other than that, it's a great cleaner and it smells wonderful.

Not Your Mother's Plump For Joy Thickening Shampoo:
I ran out of my original giovanni shampoo and couldn't find it anywhere and was using L'Oreal for awhile and hated it until I found these guys. These are great! They smell like grape vine, they add volume, they clean my hair, they are free of dyes and sulfates which are horrible to my hair, and they make my hair feel very soft.

Estee Lauder Modern Muse Chic:
I had gotten this for Christmas 2015 from my mother. I didn't even ask for this or any fragrance at all. I guess she may have noticed that I liked this scent a lot. Seriously, every time I pass by it, I have to spray some on me. I noticed I was wearing this a lot during March. It's not an every day fragrance but, it's very spring and feminine.


ScentSationals Wax Melts (Orchid Paradise & Himalayan Pink Salt):
I have to say, for $2 at walmart, these are pretty good wax melts. They don't last as long as some of the more expensive ones or higher end brands but, they are extremely fragrant and when they are in my wax melt, they cover the entire upstairs area.

Well, that's it for my March 2016 Favorites, I hope you enjoyed the read.
What were your favorites during March?





Friday, April 1, 2016

Updates & Where I've Been

Hello beautifuls! 
It's been such a long time since I've posted an update of any kind here or on my beauty channel. I'm sorry I've been away multiple times in the past six months, I had a lot going on;

Work & School:
I've been working a ton of hours at work. 
I'm currently finishing the last class this semester I need to graduate with my AA this May. I'm also redoing my AS in veterinary technology online. So, these two may take my attention from my blogging/filming at times.

1 Year Smoke Free:
I believe I mentioned in a previous blog and on my beauty channel that I had quit smoking February 2015. Well, it's a year later (little over a year now...) and I'm officially 1 year smoke free. Couldn't be anymore proud of myself.

Etsy Shops:
I recently re-opened two Etsy shops; one for die cuts and paper crafting goods and the other for handmade jewelry;


And just for you guys, I have a coupon code for both shops to receive 10% off any purchase (no minimum amount). Use "EYESHADOWCOUTURE" at checkout!

Other Hobbies/Interests:
I'm not saying I'm quitting makeup, youtubing, or blogging. NO! I'm still doing it, just I've been trying to reconnect with my other hobbies I used to have such as jewelry making and paper crafting. As a present to myself for being a year smoke free, I bought myself a die cut machine for paper crafting, a Silhouette Cameo;
This machine is a monster; it can make die cuts, vinyl, stencils, temporary tattoos, and so much more! I've been having a lot of fun with this machine, I never knew there was so much out there besides just scrap booking and jewelry making!

Other than that, I'm back and I truely missed all of you. Thank you for sticking around!