Target & Ulta Mini Haul!

This is my first ever haul blog post! I love to read blogs and watch vids on beauty hauls. So, I thought I'd try out a haul verses my regular product reviews. I went to Ulta and Target and purchased a few things. There are new and products that have been on the market for some time, I just haven't had a chance to try them out.

• Yes to tomatoes daily Repair Treatment (acne) I hate when we are between seasons, my skin doesn't agree to the changes!
• L'Oreal true Match Foundation (shade w2) I'm really excited to use this foundation. I heard great things about it, though I think I could of gone to shade w3 but I will work with it.
• Maybelline lumi touch highlighting concealer (shade radiant) I really like this concealer. It really highlights around my eye area like crazy.
• Butter London Lippy Liquid Lipstick (shade trout pout) This is a new product. I have some thoughts on this one, will be doing a review soon!
• Maybelline NEW! color sensational Rebel Bloom 2 shades (blushing bud & peach poppy) I love these colors. Their so beautiful. I will be buying more shades in this collection!
• Burt's Bees Nourishing Lip Balm (mango butter) At work I have a terrible time with chapped lips and I have used chap stick, eos, blistex, and beecology but none of them worked good enough for me. So, I decided to try out Burt's Bees (fingers crossed).

~ Enjoy ~

Rimmel Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation Review

This foundation has been out for over a year. Every time I went to the drugstore I would walk by this product wanting to buy it, but a little voice in my head would say "walk away." This one time I didn't listen whish is that one time when I should of listened. I was disappointed. I know a lot of beauty gurus and youtubers like/love this foundation, but for me not so much. My first application of using this stuff was a disaster. The foundation is a thick mousse, so since it's not a liquid I thought the best way to apply was with clean fingers. The foundation emphasized my pores on the sides of my nose and dry patches which is a big no no for me. We want a seamless application, right!? The next day I tried out the product again, but this time I used a beauty blender. It came out better, but my pores too much showed through. When I first applied the foundation it wasn't real lightweight as the packaging states, but after about an hour it didn't feel so heavy on my face. The longevity was pretty good. It last a good 7 hours before it started to fade away. I have combination skin and I didn't have an issue with shine for 5 hours before I had to touch up with powder. I think it's a good foundation for those who have combination/oily skin, but if you have dry skin, dry patches, or large pores I wouldn't recommend this particular foundation. I will NOT be purchasing this again.

Have you tried this foundation? What's your thoughts?

e.l.f. Studio Blush Palette Review

I love anything beauty related and I collect a lot of it...skincare, cosmetics, hair products, perfume, etc. There are a few selective brands I haven't really dug into collecting because of personal preferences and/or heard too many negative opinions. e.l.f. is one of those brands. The only thing I owned of the brand was eyelid primer until now. I recently decided to try out a few more of their products. Hey, I might like the products even if others didn't. So I went ahead and purchased their studio blush palette. The packaging stated it was "new", but I don't know how new it really is.

This palette comes with 4 blush shades: an apricot, pink, mauve, and a shimmer coral color. I wasn't too happy with the overall pigmentation, especially with the pink shade. It took at least 4 times to pack on the color. The apricot and coral shades I was happy with, they had decent pigmentation. I thoroughly tested each shade out and all shades lasted anywhere from 2 to 4 hours. Longevity was a -negative. The shades were also chalky which is a big thumbs down for me. I like to have a smooth blush application. The packaging is plastic and at first I thought it was real sturdy until I opened and closed the palette a few times to realize it was pretty flimsy. Even so, this palette is worth the money if you are looking for a cheap blush palette. Personally I will not be using this palette much, maybe only for days I don't have much planned.

Frederic Fekkai Shea Butter Shampoo

When it comes to shampoos and conditioners I like mix it up. I don't like to use the same product over and over. I prefer to alternate when seasons shift because in the summer my hair tends to get more oily verses fall and winter it tends to get more dry. I'm a Paul Mitchell kind of gal, but I recently changed it up and tested out Frederic Fekkai Shea Butter Shampoo.

The shampoo is infused with shea butter and is scented by jasmine and exotic florals which is why it smells like flowers, straight up! The product contains 8 fl oz. When I used it my hair became very soft, for the first day, but as of the second day my hair developed an oiliness to it. I have tried other products that were way better. For a whooping $20 it isn't anything to be too excited about. I will be going back to my Paul Mitchell and Loreal hair products. As far as who the shampoos is best for are those who have coarse, EXTREMELY dry and brittle hair.

P.S. ~What's been happening?~
I have be lacking in uploading posts the month of February. I have been very busy lately. Working 50+ hours every week and classes have been keeping me on my toes. Work, studying, gym, more studying, sleep has been pretty much my schedule 7 days a week. And on top of that I'm shopping for a new car. I can't wait until the semester is over! As far as my blog I will still be posting. For right now it will only be 1 or 2 posts a week, at least until spring semester is over.

~Happy Blogging~

First Impression! Lierac Paris Mesolift Radiance mini set

My very first ever First Impression review! WOOHOO! I'm really, really excited to discuss with my readers a 'NEW' skincare line I recently spotted. LIERAC Paris! Have ya'll heard of the skincare line? Well, I spotted the Mesolift Radiance mini set at my local Walgreens ($22), it's a $40 value. I was lucky enough to find it on clearance for $11.

The set includes:

- Mesolift Cream 10 ml
- Mesolift Serum 8 ml
- Micellar Cleansing Water 50 ml
- Beauty Bag

CLAIMS:

- Improves skin radiance and tonicity
- Helps revitalize the skin
- Helps reduce the visible signs of skin aging
- Hydrates and protects the skin

I have only used these products for a week now so I can't give truthful thoughts on the claims of it reducing visible signs of aging. I think I need to at least use it for a month to give an accurate opinion on that claim. Nevertheless, I think overall it does improve skins radiance. My skin looks healthier and I have a glow to it.

After I cleanse my face I use a very, very small amount of the serum followed by the cream. The cream makes my skin very soft. As far as the Micellar Cleansing Water, I personally that product is more of a gimmick. Really, what the heck is cleansing water?!? The product is suppose to help with makeup removal, dirt, and other impurities. I don't feel nor see any difference. It didn't take all my makeup off and to simply put it there's way better products out there on removing makeup for the fraction of the price.


The Micellar Cleansing Water was a thumbs down, but the serum and cream a big thumbs up. I will be buying the 2 products in full size and will give a complete review after using it for awhile. If ya'll are interested in purchasing any products of the line I will leave a link to their site.
http://www.lierac.com/int/index.php/

Also, DermStore has their products on sale right now 30% off!

P.S.
I will doing some improvements and changes to my blog (new domain, lens for dslr camera, etc) in the coming up months and thought I should engage with my readers on a more personal level. Saying that, I'm thinking of doing a once a month update of what's going on in my life. Thoughts? Yay or nay?

Facial Mask Review: Formula 10.0.6 'Get Your Glow On'

One of my favorite skincare products to use and test out are facial masks! I absolutely love, love, love to splurge on these! Some of my favorites are Glam Glow, Origins, even Freeman.  Well, I found Formula 10.0.6 at Ulta $5.99. Have I lived under a rock or something??! I ask this because apparently this brand has been around for a long time. The brand was created by a chemist in 1933. Say what?!! Yep! I have been living under a rock!

I purchased 'Get Your Glow on' Brightening Peel Off Mask. To be honest my expectations of this brand wasn't very high. I really don't know why, it just wasn't. Even though I say that, I love this brand or at least this particular mask. This mask is all about the glow, literally.

Claims: "Radiance boosting peel revitalizes tired skin in minutes. Smooth on, sit tight then peel off to remove dead skin cells, unclog pores and banish breakouts. Powerful Papaya helps to resurface skin while citrus boosts brightness so you can flaunt a mesmerizingly clear, smooth and radiant complexion."

With this product you will only need a very small amount to evenly spread all over your face. You will only need to put on a thin layer. The first time I used the product it put me off guard because the texture was very tacky. Once I put the layer it was fine. It gave me a tingling sensation and cooling affect, which I love. As the mask was drying my face was getting extremely shiny, seeing why this mask will make your skin brighten and glow. They weren't kidding with the claims! I waited 15 minutes before I started peeling the mask off. Peeling off felt like Summer months as a kid peeling off a sunburn. We all remember those times as kids, right?! I thought the mask was very easy to peel off. Afterward, I rinsed my face in case I missed any spots of leftover mask. When it was finished my skin had brightened considerably.  It really did take me be surprise. My skin wasn't oily in my tzone either. I loved this product and I will continually purchase this and other products from the brand!

Tip: I heard some people did experience a stinging sensation when the product was on and it hurt when they were peeling it off. I have somewhat sensitive skin and I didn't have this issue. The only thing I can think of is if you exfoliate before using this mask don't overly exfoliate to because just doing that can result in burns and scarring. Over exfoliating that result in burns will very well cause the mask to sting and hurt.

SNEAK PEAK - a - BOO! MAC Cinderella COLLECTION 2015!

                                                   COMING MARCH 2015

Disney on makeup!?! Say what?!! Who wouldn't love that?? Mac has recently announced they will be releasing a special addition. CINDERELLA! The packaging of this collection is in baby blue and gold. I think it's really pretty and gives a princess feel, which is good since the theme is Cinderella. The collection consist of mostly neutral colors.

I CAN'T WAIT to get my hands on these, very exciting!
What do ya'll think? Yay or nay? Any of you going to go see the NEW movie Cinderella? It's release date is set for March 13th!