All About Eyes

One of my FAVORITE products!!! I honestly can tell a difference when using All About Eyes! It is a lotion/gel that you use under your eye and on your lid as well. This moisturizer is AWESOME!

I ran out for about 2 weeks..I was waiting for the clinique bonus! I could tell a huge difference. My dark circles were much more pronounced without the moisturizer!! I am in my mid-twenties but would recommend this product to ANYONE who is concerned with dark circles!

Keep it up Clinique :)

I <3 Philosophy!

I have always wanted to try philosophy products. I have heard a lot of good things about philosophy!!! I have been using the Clinique 3-step system for a long time and was really wanting to switch it up! The first philosophy product that I tried was Purity made Simple. This is a one-step facial cleanser! This one cleanser removes make-up, cleanses, tones and hydrates all in one-step! Great for women on the go!!! This cleanser has a very light scent to it. I plan on sticking with this cleanser for a long time!!!!

Argan Oil

I am in love with this product!! I had my hair highlighted before Christmas and my hairdresser used a product called Moroccan Oil. I noticed how shiny and silky smooth my hair was and decided I had to have that oil!! After checking prices online..Moroccan Oil is VERY EXPENSIVE (about $30-$40 a bottle!). A little does go a long way, so if you are willing to spend the money..by all means!! I decided to check out Sally's Beauty Supply and see if they had a similiar product! And of course..they did!!! Argan Oil eliminates frizz, adds shine and provides color protection.

I really do like the Argan Oil and can't tell a difference between the Argan and Moroccan Oil. My mom and I went to Sally's looking for this oil and they were sold out of the big bottles ($8)..so we both purchased the samples! Let me tell you..a little goes a very long way! My hair is several inches below my shoulders and I use smaller than a dime size of this oil.

If you want silky smooth, shiny hair then you really need to try either Argan Oil or Moroccan Oil!!

Clairol Shimmer Lights

I had my hair highlighted before Christmas and my hairdresser recommended Shimmer Lights shampoo and conditioner. I purchased the blonde/silver but they also make shimmer lights for brunettes and red heads. I bought this product at Sally's Beauty Supply. You can also buy these products on amazon.com.
I have mixed reviews about this product. The main issue I have with it is the smell!! After I got out of the shower it had a very strong odor. It doesn't smell bad..just very strong!! My husband has problems with allergies and he complained about the smell! Honestly, it really bothered him more than me! After my hair was dry though the smell was not nearly as strong.
The other con that I have concerns the conditioner. It is not as thick as I would normally use. When I got out of the shower and combed my hair it had more tangles than usual..but they quickly went away after adding in my Aussie Hair Insurance (I use this everyday no matter what shampoo and conditioner I use!!)
Ok..now that I have the cons out of the way..time for the pros!! This shampoo does exactly what it claims to do. My highlights were bright and shiny after my hair was dry! This shampoo and conditioner is also supposed to renew faded highlights. For me personally..after a couple of months my highlights do look very dull. I really think that adding this shampoo and conditioner to my routine will help my highlights maintain their color.
You can use this shampoo and conditioner everyday, but after reading reviews I don't plan on using it everyday. Since I have just had my hair highlighted, I will use it once a week. I will use it more often as my highlights get older. I really think this is a good product and it does work well if you can deal with the stong smell!! But I am willing to deal with it if it keeps my highlights looking bright!

Bye Bye Bronzer

Now that it is officially Fall..it is time to PUT AWAY THE BRONZER!! I am guilty of using bronzer year-round but after watching a recent segment on E! I decided to really give blush a try.

I have naturally red in my skin so I have never really worn blush because I felt it just made me look even more red!! But seeing how the summer glow is quickly fading, using bronzer now just doesn't look right! Don't get me wrong..if you still have color by all means..bronze away!

This product is by Physician's Formula. It is the new Shimmers collection and I believe this color palette is called ROSE. I have used this a couple times already and love how it looks! I put on my regular foundation and powder then swirl a brush in all the colors and put it on the apples of my cheeks! These colors are great and work wonderful on my light skin! This palette though would work on a variety of skin tones due to the multiple colors! I put more of the lighter colors on my brush.

Another great thing is that this compact has a highlight shade (the very top color that is basically a shimmery white). You can use an eyeshadow brush and place this color on you brow bone and in the corners of your eyes for a more "awake" look!! I am only 24, but I have always had dark circles and this really helps!!

You can also use any of these shades as eyeshadows! This product was $10..not bad considering all the ways you can use it!!

Lovin' Lashblast!

This is my FAVORITE mascara..HANDS DOWN!! I like this mascara much more than department store brands (I won't name names ;) because I love other department store products!)

This mascara is excellent. I bought the plain ole' lash blast. There is also lashblast volume, length, waterproof, etc. I already have fairly long lashes so I am just interested in plumping them up!

Another great thing about this mascara is the variety of colors available such as brown, black, brown/black/ and very black. For a blonde, the very black is amazing. Without mascara, you can hardly see my lashes! Even if I don't put on makeup for the day..mascara is always a must!! It instantly brightens your eye area.

I give Covergirl's Lashblast 5 stars!!

Great Makeup Trick!!

I have always been a Clinique user!! Here is a great trick that I use for an all-over glow!! To the left is the up-lighting liquid illuminator. To find it go to the Clinique website and it is under bronzers.

I use clinique foundation and I put a little bit on my hand. I prefer a more natural and not "made-up" look so I don't use very much foundation! Then I add one pump of the illuminator and blend the two on my hand. Voila! A new foundation with a glow! I then apply the foundation combo as I normally would! Add a little blush and you are good to go!

LOVE this stuff!!!

This is probably my FAVORITE hair product!! When I go to the salon..which isn't very often..they always compliment me
on how healthy my hair is!

I have it highlighted as well as use heat products pretty often! Not
everyday, but enough!

I use Hair Insurance EVERYDAY! I shampoo, conditioner and AUSSIE!
This product helps detangle as well as protect it. I owe my healthy hair to Aussie..so please don't stop making it!

It is between $3-$4! Well worth it!!!!! It can be hard to find..but I just bought a new bottle..so I am good for awhile!

Aveeno Positively Radiant Tinted Moisturizer

I love this moisturizer!! During the summer I like a more natural look and not a "made up" face. This moisturizer does just that! My skin also is uneven and gets red. This moisturizer has helped even out my skin tone! A month ago I felt that I had to have something on my face, now with this moisturizer I feel comfortable going without makeup!

Another added bonus to this moisturizer is the fact that it has SPF 30. This is so important, not only year round but during the summer months.

If you have sensitive skin, or eye allergies be careful with this product. I wear contacts and do not have a problem. I raved about it to my mom and it did not agree with her skin and caused her eyes to water. She was also using an under eye cream, so that could have been the culprit.

This product ranges from $13-$15, which is much less than department store brands and I feel like it does a great job. I am a lifetime user as long as Aveeno will continue to make it!

Good luck finding this product. It sells out quickly!