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New Vanity Mirror!

It is incredibly bright and I think it came out Amazing!

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My 1st Mineral Eyeshadow Product

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March Favorites!

Hey Dolls I know I am a few days late with this post but was in South Carolina for the week and well trying to catch up with myself here. So I had a few odds and ends here nothing too exciting but figured would mention them since I reached for these items quite frequently this month.




I picked this up at my local harmons. I had been in search of a brow pencil or powder to match my brows and wasnt having any luck. I have had this for a lil while and decided to play with it a little more and I really love it. Love that it comes with brow wax and 2 cake powders to help customize your shade.




I have been trying to get into the habit of "rotating" my lippies. I have such an overabundance of them and they just need some extra TLC. I Love this on in Peach Moonstone gives a nice peachy finish non sticky.







This is from one of the The Balm sets I got a little while ago . I really like the way it applies and separates my lashes.




I love this little baby vaseline. Not to be confused with the regular one ladies. This one is specifically for the lips and may not be easily found by the lip products. In fact think I found it with facial items if not mistaken. You may find them by register and what not but leaves my lips silky smooth. Only think I do not like is either having to carry a lip brush to apply or using my finger. I hate using my finger for lip items.


I had heard great things about this Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer and decided to give it a go since concealer is my most prized possession. I tried the foundation and wasnt a fan . Left my skin dry did not like it at all. The concealer on the other hand was a winner. I loved the way it brighten and highlighted the under eye area. Not sure if I am liking the little puff applicator guess its just the germaphobe in me, but sometimes will dam onto my finer and apply instead.



By now you may already know I am one of the Sedona Lace Interns, and in turn I get the opportunity to use the the items on the site. These are part of the new Midnight Lace Synthetic Brush Sets. Yes they are similar to those of Sigma but I am going to leave it at that. I know I may seem biased because I am affiliated with Sedona Lace and therefore do not want any of my readers to feel that I am pushing or being paid to do so. I use these every single day and are just awesome for foundations powders you name it!







How cute is this packaging. The balm always lures me in with that I have been carrying this translucent powder on the go and it really is great. It doesnt look cakey and instantly mattifies my T-zone and no more shine!





This has been my go to nude this month by Cover Girl. I have quite a few and absolutely love how creamy they all are. 

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February Likes & Dislikes

Hello Dolls I cant believe we are already going into March. Time is just flying by. This month there were some products that I absolutely loved and unfortunately completely did not like as well. Now I know I usually do all good posts and faves etc, but I think it is important to also show that not everything is all the rave as you see in some you tube videos and beauty blogs. 


Just because someone claims to have loved something and think its Amazing, doesn't necessarily mean you will love it as well. Everyone's skin and taste is different and it is important to keep that in mind when you feel compelled in trying a product because 5,000 people love it. Perfect example is the Naked 1 and Naked 2 Palettes. Now I personally like both of the palettes. Are they similar sure, but I like that they arent identical and love the shades. I have seen than people strongly dislike these palettes equally as well for some reason.


So enough with my ramble and here are a few Items I liked and completely disliked this month . 







Ok so I have been obsessed with the Balm products this month. Is you all know I love highlighters and I am in love with Ms Mary Lou Manizer. The Packaging is to die for and the shimmer you get is just amazing. You must try her partner in crime Betty Lou Manizer a gorgeous Bronzey Shimmer!


** SALE ALERT**

I recently discovered that TJMAXX and Marshalls have a bunch of The Balm Items for killer sale! A lot of Sets for as low as $10









These have been my Holy Grail Gel Liner Brushes. I absolutely love that I can control exactly how I want the liner to apply.



I have both the Regular L'oreal Voluminous and this one and I use them every single day. Love how full and dark it makes my lashes.




Ok so I am a bit on the Fence about this Concealer pencil. I love the formula itself. It isnt to wet or too dry and gives me great coverage for my horrific under eye circles.
However I can Sharpen it! I have tried 3 different sharpeners and nothing. So I recently contacted Urban Decay and they linked me to they're sharpener on the site. Really? I dont know just dont feel like spending $10 on an eyeliner pencil to only use with these concealer pencils. I am bummed because I really like this concealer but cant get anymore use from it until I can figure out a way to sharpen it.


This eyeliner has to be one of the blackest pigmented liners I own. I have trouble finding a liner that will last me most of my day on the waterline. This lasts me a little longer than my Mac Smolder liner. 






I was recently "Shopping my Stash" to see what products needed a little more TLC. I was so glad I rediscovered this Boxed Beauty. 

ELF Mellow Melon Conditioning Lip Balm is so pretty and leaves my lips super soft. Not a fan of keeping it in my purse bc I hate searching for my lip liner brush to apply , otherwise I love it.





So I recently made a Trip to Sephora to Return a few Foundations I just was not liking. With the credit I got this Makeup Forever Lip Liner. All I can say is OMG I love love it. So long wearing and I use it sometimes to fill my entire lip if I dont want to wear lipstick. I plan on getting more of these for sure . It is a bit pricey at $19 though.


Rimmel London Kate Moss lipstick in 08. Nothing out of this world as far as lipsticks but I like this color and how it wears on me.


This Shampoo and Conditioner has literally changed the life of my hair. I had recently learned how harmful chemicals in hair products can truly damage your hair and affect the lustre and color of your hair. L'Oreal has come out with a line that is Sulfate Free. This is great for people that color they're hair like I do and put it through the ringer.  I noticed within 2 weeks of use that my hair felt softer and felt a tad bit cleaner. 
Now I am still trying to figure this out but I recently decided to make the change to go lighter and become a blonde. I had dyed my hair Red some time last year and I knew that getting the Red out would be a process. Recently my hair dresser came over and 5 hours later I was still a slight red head  but a little more towards light brown. For some reason the bleach wasnt taking to my hair at all! It wasnt changing my color and she was baffled and so was I . I tried not to panic and trusted that the end result would be fine. We decided to stop and just gradually try to transition. We werent sure if it had anything to do with the Shampoo since it has anti fade qualities about it. 



So now for some Items I seriously was just aggravated about this month:



Now I love NYX Cosmetics. I decided to give the lashes a try because I was going for a particular look and wanted some extravagant lashes. I picked up the sparkly ones and the natural. 

I couldnt get them to stay down at all. The band was just too thick and wasnt very form fitting to my lash line. It just would not adhere at all. 



I have seen mixed reviews about this Cuticle Remover. I have tested out for quite some time and realized it was the cause of some nail trouble I was having. My nails were nice and long and strong until one day I was doing a manicure and decided to use this. I used it over some time and noticed that my nails began to peel and chip in the worst kind of way it was awful.





We all love Wet n Wild products and I really wanted to love this lip balm. The packaging is cute and its nice and big perfect for lip application. However I just could not get this to work for me. It seemed to just stay on the surface of my lips. Didn't penetrate or moisturize my lips at all.  




Last but not least the infamous Garnier Fructis BB Cream. Now I have tried BB cream before and love it. However this one was nothing like the one's I have tried. This was more of a tinted moisturizer and was just greasy like no other for me. Made me breakout also which is rare for me. 
I love how it said Non- Greasy lol


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January Favorites

Hello Ladies I cant believe it is already the end of January! I feel like this month has completely flown by. Today I wanted to show you all a few of my favorite beauty and body products


As you can see it was Lippie Month in my house lol . I  tried to keep lip products I kept reaching for for this post and by the time I realized it I had all of these lol.


Ok so what better way to break the ice than starting with a Taboo topic like Feminine wash right? I have been using Lemisol since I can remember as a young girl and even now as an adult. I swear by this stuff and I always make sure I have a spare bottle in my linen closet because I just wont feel "Fresh " Without it!


The best way to explain how this actually feels is (now bare with me its the only way I can actually explain to you) This is to the "Lady Bits" what Listerine is to our mouth. So in other words you know that clean fresh tingly sensation you get when your wash your mouth in the morning with Listerine? Well Lemisol gently Cleanses your "area" and leaves you feeling super fresh and clean. Now before some of you freak out on me its not a burning or crazy overwhelming sensation like Listerine is after a few seconds. You want to use a small amount and obviously the longer you leave it the longer it will tingle . It is just a freshness that only way described is how you feel when you use a mouth wash. 

These come in a variety of sizes and even have a kid version as well.

For my Spanish Readers lil info.


I absolutely am addicted to Highlighters! I feel that they can just had the perfect amount of shimmer to the top of your cheeks!



I had been on a hunt for a good foundation primer. I have tried Smashbox, Urban Decay,and just didnt respond well to them . I found this at my local target. This is the Napoleon Perdis NP Set line from Target and goes for $29. I was a bit hesitant because to me that was a lot for drugstore but when I tried the tester on my hand I was intrigued by the consistency and the feeling it left behind.



This primer is like no other I have ever tried. It applies like a lotion and has a slight pink hue to it but completely dissolves into the skin. I dont feel like my face is dry like with other primers . 



I have really been loving this powder foundation to set my tinter moisturizer in the morning. It does exactly what it says leaving me matte but not Flat!


I cant tell you how many people when they see my comb always laugh and tease me because they think it should be used on a Horse lol! I have very curly hair and well I cant use a brush whats over unless my hair is blown out straight. I absolutely love this Conair Comb and was specifically designed for curly hair. This comb is unique in the sense that the teeth open in different direction making it easier to detangle my kinky curls in the shower.


This is one of the New Covergirl Blast Lipstick Blendable Lip Duo  gives you an interesting effect on your lips.


This shade is in Perky




Before applying the Lighter Pink

 After the Pink on top. Hard to tell in this picture but this really gives and awesome 2 toned lip shade. 



Some of my Favorite Lippies:
Revlon Mauve it Over
Maybelline Superstay 14 Hour Lipstick in Beige For Good 
(Very Long Lasting!)
L'Oreal Colour Riche Lip Balm Rose Elixir
Revlon Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie
Lorac Bejeweled Gloss in Peach Moonstone


Ulta Flesh Lip Liner ( Top)
NYX Retractabe Eyeliner in White


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December Favorites

Hello bloggies so this month and year has come to an end. Last month there weren't to many things I was thrilled about product wise so I never did my November Faves.

As you can see here I definitely had a few items I loved this month!

I hear mixed reviews on this palette and you know what for me it really is great. I love the color selection even though there are similarities between this and the 1st. Nonetheless not a bad palette to have in your collection in my opinion.



I actually got this blush as part as one of the Ulta freebie bags a little bit ago and rediscovered it leaves a subtle pink glow on the cheeks.

This cream has made such a difference in my nail beds. They do not split anymore are nice and hard and strong.


This is from BBW and smells exactly how it says on the bottle yummy rasberry and vanilla. I spritz after a nice warm shower and smell great!


An amazing moisturizer. Winter months have brought back issues with dryness and rosacea and this has helped calm it a bit and keep my face moisturized.


Since my birthday a few weeks ago I have been on an eye cream kick. Trying to prevent those fine lines and wrinkles as much as I can now!


I absolutely love this BB Cream. For a while most BB creams only came in light shades. This one is a perfect match for me and gives great coverage.


I really dont have a stash of falsies so when I need them I just run to the drugstore and pick these Ardell Lashes my absolute favorites!


My go to Dental Gadget. We all know oral health has always had my heart 1st before makeup. This orabrush got its start through You Tube believe it or not and now haas made its way in stores! A must for fresh clean breath!

This leaves the most prettiest glow !

I am a concealer junkie! I have so many and decided to use up a few that needed some TLC and so glad I have been using this more!

I am obsessed with the scent of this hand cream. Leaves my hands super soft and smells great!

I wore the L'Oreal Infallible shadows r=the other day and was so impressed with how long they lasted without creasing or budging! 
NYX Eyeshadow base in Nude my go to base most of the time!


Have 2 of them one for my purse one for my Vanity!