Hair/Skincare Update!

Hey everyone! I am using up a bunch of stuff now that I have started using up my makeup. Even shampoo and skincare. So I am here to share what I was using and what I am going to use next!

 

Shampoo/Conditioner: I was using the Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Conditioner and the Volume Express Shampoo. They were repurchases but I do not think I will get them again because I have found something amazing! The L'Oreal Evercreme Shampoo and Conditioner. They are sulfate free and they smell like coconut milk and they made my hair SO amazing! I cannot stress this enough! I usually need an antifrizz cream or serum in my hair after washing, but with this, I did not! It was so soft and shiny!

Body Wash: I was using the Dove Winter Care Crème Body wash (for the winter, of course). I love this because it heals the dry skin like nothing else I have tried! I also finished a Softsoap Mini bottle of Moisturizing Body Wash and it was ok. It really smelled like hand soap though (no surprise there). So then I just went to Target last night and bought an Aveeno Body wash. It is a Positively Nourishing Antioxidant Infused body wash scented White Peach and Ginger. It smells amazing and I cannot wait to use it tonight!

Skincare: I was using the St. Ives Green Tea wash but it was making my face red because it had soap and I have very sensitive skin. I found one from Neutrogena Naturals (their Acne Face Wash) without parabens and without soap. It cleared my skin up so well, I was shocked. In the morning I use Juice Beauty Hydrating Mist to tone because the one I use at night (L'Oreal Hydrafresh) needs to be applied with a cotton ball and rubbed on the skin and it makes my face look a bit red. I got this sample in a Glam Bag and when I am out, I am probably going to purchase or ask for it for my birthday or something because it is amazing and has helped a lot. I use the Simple Hydrating Light Moisturizer day and night. It is just what the title says it is! It has no perfume or dyes and has Pro-Vitamin B5, Vitamin E, Borage Seed Oil, and Glycerin which are all great for soft and healthy skin.

Life Updates: So I have been trying to read more and I am reading the second book of the Earthsea Cycle by Ursula Guinn and I picked up another book called The Art Forger by B. A. Shapiro. I love mysteries and art so I thought "eh why not?". So I am going to read this tonight or in a day or two...Whatever works right? I start dance again next week and I am so out of the dancer groove even after having only 4 classes off...But I got adjustments on my pointe shoes so they fit better now! Should I do a pointe shoe post? I did art class today and we are painting birds and flowers with text and I finished one other painting so I will probably do a post about that soon...Anything else you want to see?

February '13 Favorites/Empties

Hello! Happy March! I feel like February just flew by ;) But I have my empties and favorites this month!
     Favorites:

• Maybelline Mineral Power loose powder in Light 2: This is a very fine powder that does not really settle but gives a nice finish and coverage for lighter foundation or one of those "I really need more on my face" days :)
• NYC Liquid Eyeliner in Black: This has a nice brush tip which I think works a bit better than a felt tip applicator. It is a little watery but I have been using it most days!
• Maybelline Eye shadow Duo in Browntones: The lighter shade is a little darker than my skin tone so when I do my eye makeup in the morning I put this in my crease to fade out the other eye shadows. I used to think this was unnecessary but when I tried it, I was in love and now I never don't do it! And all you guys with darker skin, the darker shade should work for you.
• The Balm What's Your Type mascara in Black: I got a little sample in my Glam Bag and this is a nice wet formula that is not low pigment. It can clump easily but I don't mind dealing with it!

     Empties:

• Elf Essential Pressed Powder in Ivory: This is such a nice powder for $1! It is perfect for throwing in your purse for touchups because it has the high pigmentation and the oil absorbing factor. I wouldn't recommend for really dry skin but everyone else should at least try.
• Wet n Wild $.99 Lipstick in 547B:THis wasn't bad but it was very frosty and smelled really fake but it was only a dollar. Personally I would just get something from a different brand and spend a bit more. The color is a light peachy pink.
• A random tinted lip balm that I don't really remember and cant say much about because the label came off :(
• Shady Kiss Lip Balm: This was clearance at Ulta and I got it and, again, it wasn't bad but my dog decided that it tasted good....and ate it.

SO that's every thing! Love you guys! BTW, I got the eye shadow idea from ittybittyannie from YouTube. She uses it in every tutorial and she is really amazing!