Positively Pampering: How-To Facial

When you give yourself a facial, here are the 5 main things that you will need: cleanser, scrub, mask, toner, and moisturizer. Blurbing time!

1. Cleanser or Scrub-Now you can do either one first. I prefer to scrub first. After you remove your makeup or wake up, wash your face thoroughly with one of the items. Do not be harsh! Just keep working the cleanser or scrub into your skin and rinse very well. If you scrub first, then it will get all the dead skin cells off and make your cleanser work better, but is better if you do this first thing in the morning. If you use the cleanser first, then it gets makeup, dirt oil and that junk so that the scrub can work better.
2. Mask-'Tis the time to do the mask part of the facial. You can use one of Freeman's great masks like the Cucumber Peel-Off or the Avocado Oatmeal Clay Mask, or a mini one in the packets. There is the option of creating your own which is fun but can be hard! I suggest pressing a warm damp washcloth to your face for About 30 seconds to open the pores so the mask really works. Then apply a layer of the mask with a spatula or your fingers and wait for it to dry or get to the texture it needs to be to take off. To take off, if it is completely dry, use a moist towel with warm water to take it off. If it is not completely dry, use your fingers to get the majority or it off then use the same towel technique. Splash face with warm water.
3. Tone and Moisturize-After the mask is off, use a toner to clean any residue out of your pores and to prevent future breakouts. After this step, moisturize using a cream, facial lotion, or a pure coconut oil. Fan your face until you are refreshed and the lotion is dry.

I hope you enjoyed this Positively Pampering post and have a great day!

www.wnwbeauty.com

This is my happy place! Just putting that out there...I am going to give you a tour/review of the Wet 'n' Wild website.

When you first get there, you will see pictures of their latest collection, deals, or other special thing. In the upper left corner there is a list of all the places on the site. Products, Newsletter, Makeup Advisor, WNW Beauty Ambassador, WNW Cares, WNW V.I.P. Login, and Where to Buy. Everything is perfectly laid out and easy to maneuver. One of my favorite things to look at would be their eye products! Their eyeshadows are to die for....Not to mention affordable!

Their Newsletter is really nice and it gives so much info in a short amount of time! It is so fun to read and to look at what it is about. They update all of the latest trends and fashions and where to get the supplies you need. Only downside is the fact that they don't update the newsletter very often.....

Every so often, on the Makeup Advisor, they have product you can use to create a look or two. This includes a video and a list of the products. The Beauty Ambassotor and WNW Cares has all of the details and the sign up info. I just read some and now I love Wet n' Wild even more! I have not yet become a WNW V.I.P. but I cannot wait to do so!

One of the best things about http://www.wnwbeauty.com/ is that is is fast and it doesnt lock up your computer! Also all of the swatches are true to color and that is the BEST part! My problem with http://www.eyeslipsface.com/ is the swatches....they are never true to color......

Bottom Line: 10/10

Review: Neutragena Moisture Shine Gloss-Fruity Pink

Sample of Fruity Pink. Comes with Pink Grapefruit Scrub-$9

 This stuff is interesting.  It has so much glitter in this lip gloss, it looks like you put on some glitter that morning and ran out the door when the gloss goes away.  This could be fixed by just reapplying but then there is the smell. It smells like fruity fart when it was first opened. No joke. after about 3 weeks tho the gross smell went away and the fruity was good. There is definitely a large amount of chemical smell but got better.



2.1 grams in sample.



The color itself is good and I can handle everything about it but it turned me off really fast. but now I will start wearing it again. The doe foot applicator is quite nice compared to some that I have tried. It applies evenly and is not chunky/grainy.

 

Pros: It has a great color and the glitter is not chunky.  The lasting power of this gloss is spectacular compared to most. It applies well.

Cons: The smell is weird. The glitter is noticeable.

Bottom Line: 8/10 I would give It a try but try the smell every so often to let it air and smell better!

Luv y'all!

Crimson Trend

So I have heard about the trend of crimson going around and I thought that I would give you guys a couple of ideas!

You can wear red nails which is the easiest way to sport this trend. Next is red lips and this can be tricky but is very simple once you learn how! Then I would suggest clothing. I love wearing crimson clothes because it brings out my blue eyes. But make sure that the red is in a shirt, shoes, accessories, but not the pants. I you feel that red pants looks OK on you, go ahead, but I dont think it looks good on many people. Another way is to use a crimson blush. It sounds ridiculous but if you lightly dab the powder, tab off the excess and gently sweep right above the hollows of you cheek, it would look very nice and pretty. The hardest way to sport red and crimson is eyeshadow. I don't have any red eyeshadow, but I know that AllThatGlitters21 on YouTube and elleandblair.com have a couple of ideas. I just say don't go all out and slather red on your eye. Lightly but noticeable or less is more applies to this trend!

luv y'all!

9/11-Bless You All

Hello Yall! I know that it is 9/11 and I just wanted to give y'all a ray of hope! It was in God's hand about what happened that day. I, personally, was checking out the house I live in now and I am so surprised to find out what I was doing. I know that many of you have lost someone or have experienced I just want to say that you will be OK! Luv you all!

Contact Care-What to Do and What Not!

Contacts

What to Do:

1. 
   
   
   Do replace the solution you put your contacts in at night every time! The salt in the solution rises to the top so when you put your contacts in the water, it grabs all the salt before going into the water. Then you experience an unsatisfying burn in the morning!




2. 
   
   
   Do ask your optometrist about using a hydrogen peroxide soak. I prefer to use Clean Care for my contacts 2-3 times a week. How it works: imagine a deflated balloon. Then you paint it and let it dry. Then when you blow up the balloon, the paint peels off. Your contact is the balloon and debris that sticks to it is the paint.




3. 
   
   
   If the contacts are still uncomfortable, ask to try 1-day contacts

What to Not Do:

1. 
   
   
   Don't be harsh! If you are ripping your contact out and stabbing it in, then you should try not. This wear the contact out and promote breaking.




2. 
   
   
   Don't sleep with the contacts in. Surprisingly, it actually dries them out.




3. 
   
   
   Do not Swim with contacts unless you wear 1-days and are about to go to bed after swimming

I hope this helped you guys! Luv u!

Glasses Care-What to Do and What Not!

Glasses

What to Do:

1. 
   
   Do get a case because it will protect the lenses from getting scratched. I try to keep mine in my purse(with my glasses)because I wear contacts. Make sure that you put the glasses in the case everynight.



2. 
   
   Make sure you wash them frequently! You can wash them in the shower of when you wash your face!



3. 
   
   Get some attachable sunglasses to help with driving and to prevent crowsfeet.

What Not to Do:

1. 
   
   Dont leave them lying around. This will lead to scratches and nicks which sucks!



2. 
   
   Do not get glasses that are darker than your hair color because it can atract attention to your eyes and away from your gorgeous face!

hope these enjoyed!

Review: Drama Clean Conditioner Herbal Essences

Drama Clean Conditioner by Herbal Essences: 10/10

Claims: To not add oiliness, lightweight, doesn't weigh down. The Conditioner met all of the claims. My hair was flouncy all day! 2/2

Scent: Green Tea and flowers. The Green tea scent is definatly there but it is calmed by a definite scent of flowers. 2/2

Texture of Product: The texture was perfect. It was creamy but not thick and it was so refreshing. 2/2

Texture of Hair: This left my hair shiny, soft, and over all flouncy for a long period of time! I didn't even have to wash my hair some days!! hehe! My hair was BEAUTIFUL! 2/2

Performance: With awesome texture, smoothness, and moisture, I think that the performance was amazing. 2/2

Love yall! Look Forward to the Color Me Happy Shampoo/Conditioner reviews!

Review: Drama Clean Shampoo Herbal Essences

Drama Clean Shampoo From Herbal Essences: 10/10

Claims: Leaves hair shiny, clean, oil free, and totally weight free!(almost); The claims are actually correct. This does everything it says it will. 2/2

Scent: Green tea and Flowers; The scent smells so refreshing and clean! THe strong green tea scent is toned down with a scent of Orchids or Roses (i forgot) luv in shampoo form. 2/2

Texture of Product: the product itself is a gel like substance. Not a cream like the Hello Hydration but tranclusent like a gel. I find that the product lathers and creates more bubbles than the cream shampoos. thus i feel that is cleans my hair more than others. 2 points!

Texture of Hair: My hair is silky, clean and flouncy after my shower when i use this.  it does not create split ends and does not dry my hair out. It cleans so well that I didn't need to wash everyday! 2/2

Performance: With clean hair, a great scent, and amazing results, I say 2/2

Hope you loved it! Tell me if you try it out and look forward to the Drama Clean Conditioner review soon!

How to Give Yourself a Manicure

First You are going to want to remove all nail polish from your nail before moving on to another color.  This will keep the color pure and make sure that the mani lasts longer because having an old polish underneath can make you nails yellow and brittle.  Weird right?




After Using the drying nail polish remover, You are goni to want to use a hand or body cream to moistureize and rejuevenate your hands.  I use a cotton swab and just put the lotion on my cuticles and around the nail.  Then I rub it in and work it into the rest of my nail.  I prefer using Nivea Cream for this because it is the most moisturizing lotion I have.



Now this is after I have cut and filled my nails to be the same length.  This also makes them smooth and pretty.  Another option is to buff your nails and get the top of the nail to make it smooth. This helps the Varnish stay longer but a safer way is to soak the nails in vineger for about 5 minutes.  Then gently push back your cuticles but do not cut or remove them because this could lead to infection.  Pushing them back exposes more nail and make your nails look much longer, stronger, and healthy.





Then you should apply a base coat so that the polish can have a brighter color, stay longer, and to keep your nails from yellowing.  Here I am using a mystery brand of base coat.  It was on sale at my Sally's for 99 cents and that was when I just wanted one because I was fed up with using my top coat, which was terrible, and I got this.  I know its white but its good for just a solid color.





Now add two coats of you nail color, allowing it to dry in between.  on my ring finger is a different polish for flair.  On most of my nails I used Petites Pink Lady.  On my Ring finger I used Petites Passion Orange.  Both of thesse polishes are only $1.50 and work just as well as most polishes. 





Lastly, add a top coat to seal in the color and to add a gorgeous shine.  Here I am using N.Y.C.'s Shiny Top Coat, although I have recently tried Revlons Base and Top coat whish is much much better.



Well I hope you guys liked my tutorial and tell me you want to do a video on it! Love you guys! Strawberrie

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