Using Blush/Bronzer as Eye Shadow--Step-By-Step Tutorial for Summery Coral Eyes

Hello Everyone!

I recently saw Lauren Beauty's tutorial on YouTube for these beautiful coral eyes, but I haven't been able to find any coral eye shadow to try it out...soo, I decided to use blush and bronzer to achieve these beautiful summery coral eyes! Comment and let me know if this was helpful!

Step 1: Use a white base all over the lid to make the coral color more vibrant. I used Rimmel London's Kajal Eye Liner Pencil in 071 Pure White

Step 2: BLEND

Step 3: Pack coral blush on a flat shader brush, and apply all over the lid. I used Cargo's blush in Los Cabos.

Step 4: BLEND

Step 5: Apply a matte bronzer to the crease/socket and the outside corner of the eye. I used Avon's Let It Glow in Light-Medium

Step 6: BLEND

Step 7: Apply a light shimmery highlight for the brow-bone. I used L.A. Colors' Loose Eyeshadow in Honeysuckle.

Step 8: Run the coral blush along the lower lashline, stopping just before the inner corner, and add the bronzer just to the outside of the lower lashline for more depth. Also, add a white shimmery highlight to the inner corners of the eyes. I used Wet n Wild's Color Icon Eyeshadow Trio in 381B Sweet As Candy

Step 9: Line your waterline with a nude eyeliner to brighten the eye. I used Rimmel London's Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal in 005 Nude. You could use white for a more dramatic look.

Step 10: Curl your lashes and add mascara to complete the look! I used Benefit's They're Real! Mascara.

I hope you enjoy and recreate! I'll be uploading tons of tutorials soon--both makeup and hair!

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All-Natural Handmade Soap for Sensitive Skin/ Eczema/ Psoriasis

A couple of weeks ago, I found myself at the Mt. Olive pickle festival in Mt. Olive, North Carolina. I came across this little stand with all-natural soaps, and being the body care junkie I am, I stopped to take a peek. I immediately started looking at a vegan soap named "Kinsley" that was specifically for people suffering from eczema (which I am, unfortunately), and took a look at the ingredients. I was really interested to try this soap, because firstly, it was made without any sort of chemicals. Secondly, it is made with almost all oils, which are extremely moisturizing, as well as vitamins and coconut milk. If you have eczema or any sort of dry skin issue, keeping moisturized is the most important thing you can do for your skin--and doing it naturally is a better way to do it.

I kid you not, this soap could pass as a Lush bar soap any day, without question. They look identical, lather nicely, and leave my skin feeling so moisturized, soft, and enriched. I would compare it to the Aveeno Eczema soap, but this bar of soap leaves skin much more moisturized. I am also exposed to chlorinated water daily, so my skin is usually hard to keep from being dry and scaly, but from the two weeks I have been using this soap, I have noticed a difference in my skins appearance and the level of moisture, and more importantly, this soap really helps with the itchiness and dryness of my eczema spots. Though the smell isn't the best (if you've used an eczema soap, you know they do not smell good), the scent does not linger on skin, and I am so pleased with this product.

The best part? This soap is actually cheaper than Lush, and saving money is definitely a plus. Now, I love Lush products, but when the soaps from Sunny Soap are $2-3 cheaper, and are so comparable it's insane, I will go with the less expensive product, because the quality is the same. Click HERE to check out/ purchase Sunny's products--among soap, they also sell sugar scrubs, lip balm, bath bombs, laundry detergent, ect--and click HERE to go to the Sunny Soap Facebook page and check them out, as well as give them a like. 

Ingredient list: Olive Oil, Coconut Milk, Coconut Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Safflower Oil, Tamanu Nut Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, and Vitamin E. 

Enjoy!

LAFACE Laboratories | Beax Yeux Beautiful Eyes Concentrate Intensive -- April Birchbox

"A hefty dose of hyaluronic acid amps up moisture, while an advanced peptide complex halts wrinkle formation"

When I opened this month's Birchbox (the Women's Health themed box) I was really happy with all the items it included. One of which was the LAFACE eye cream. Though the sample pot looks tiny, a little bit of this eye cream goes a long way, so the full sized container would definitely last ages. The formulation of this product is nothing less than luxurious. It feels incredible on the skin--so soft and full of moisture. My skin literally soaks this stuff up. I have seen a noticeable difference in my under-eye area after only four uses of this cream. I apply it at night after cleansing, and (I have terrible seasonal allergies) the bags under my eyes due to swelling have reduced by an incredible amount. I have also noticed that my concealer goes on better under my eyes--it looks much better and doesn't crease as much--and I believe it is because that area is 100x more moisturized than before I got this sample. This stuff really is amazing.

Now for the catch. While is product is incredible, it is also high end, and high end is not cheap. The full size 1 oz container is $160, which is the only reason I won't be purchasing this product. That price is not one that fits well into my budget. However, if you do have the means, I highly recommend purchasing it if you're looking for a luxurious and hydrating eye cream. It would definitely be ideal for more mature women, because it is known to halt under eye wrinkles. *Just a tip: if you are extremely gentle with your under-eye area (as you should be) it will decrease the chances of getting premature wrinkles.*

If you are interested in the product, click HERE --- this website gives you a lot of information and allows you to purchase the product.

Stay lovely!

Milani Lipstick--Great Lipstick for a Great Price

Who knew Milani had lipstick?! Definitely not me, buuut as I was browsing through Target's makeup aisles, I came across an entire Milani section (something I hadn't seen at Target before), and decided to pick up a few to try out, as they are extremely affordable ($4.65). I own some other Milani products (the baked blush and bronzer) and I really enjoy using them, so I assumed that these lipstick would be of nice quality, and I was right. Firstly, there is quite a wide variety of shades in this collection, all of which are gorgeous. This product is extremely pigmented, and has nice staying power without staining the lips, though it is quite drying if the lips aren't primed with balm or chapstick. An added bonus to this product is that it smells amazing! Sweet and fruity--reminds me of a Lip Smackers chapstick, actually. These shades are quite vibrant, especially since I have fair skin, so if you are nervous about striking lipstick, this line does have a lovely selection of nudes and subtle pinks. I do encourage you to try bold lips, though, because in my opinion the only person who keeps you from rocking a style is yourself.

The three shades I picked up were:

17 Plumrose

20 Uptown Mauve--this could potentially be a dupe for MAC's Rebel, but this is slightly more pink toned, whereas Rebel is more blue toned.

16 Flirty Fuchsia

Have fun rocking those bold lips! :)

Rose Gold Watch--Affordable Version via Target

Hello there!

As I was perusing through Target, among other beauty/fashion purchases, a rose gold watch caught my eye. If you guys weren't aware, they are completely on-trend at the moment (the Michael Kors version being the most popular), and I decided to pick it up and give it a try. I knew I liked the look of the watches on other people, but I wasn't sure if I could pull it off--especially because they're quite chunky and all metal. I have always been a Fossil watch kind of gal, so I was on the fence, but it was the last watch left on the display so I got it. It really is a beautiful piece, and goes well with most every outfit.

 I definitely feel more sophisticated, yet edgy and trendy, when I wear it. I think rose gold suits every skin tone, and (if you're like me) this version is WAY more affordable that Michael Kors. The watch I have was $20, where the Michael Kors watches are $250+. I recommend this watch if you feel like you aren't sure about the style--it's good to see what it will go with. Also, I think it's a great looking knockoff, and for those people who want to be trendy without being broke, this is a good find! I have really grown to like it, as well as the way it looks on my wrist/with my outfits. If you want to check out the watch online click here.

Best luck to all of you in your watch endeavors!

Stay lovely.

The Best Conditioner Evar. Really. It's Awesome.

So I have long, colored hair; I am in chlorine everyday; and I usually always use heat on my hair, and though I  do use heat protectant, my hair was starting to get sooo incredibly dry. Now, I did a review on a wonderful hair mask by Matrix (here), but you can't use a hair mask really more than once a week, and that just was not enough to keep my hair alive. As I was roaming through Wal-Mart about a month ago, I decided to pick up a conditioner by Organix, called Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil Conditioner. I had heard/read so much hype about moroccan oil (and it was on sale) so I decided to give it a try.

Guys, I seriously instantly felt and saw a difference in my hair. It was so much softer, had a lovely shine, aaaaaand it was so much more hydrated. I was a little put off by the thickness of the conditioner (I get greasy easily if the soap is too heavy), but the formulation is brilliant. Not to mention it smells AMAZING!! If you're looking for something to repair dry and damaged hair, or just want a little extra oomph for your hair, I would give this stuff a try. It's relatively inexpensive, and also comes in a smaller size in case you don't want to commit to that big of a bottle. 

More reviews coming!

Later, lovelies! :)

Lush Love--All Natural and Handmade Bath/ Skin Products

Do you want an amazing bath? Who the heck doesn't?!?! If you haven't ever checked out Lush products, you need to!! (link to website below) Lush is a company that makes fresh handmade cosmetics. They have a wide range of products. Just to list a few:

Hand and Body Lotion
Shampoo and Conditioner

Shower Gel
Body Butter
Bubble Bars
Bath Bombs
Face Scrub
Body Scrub

The products are absolutely amazing! They may seem a little pricey, but for the fact that it's fresh, 100% handmade, all ingredients are both organic and vegetarian, and there is no animal testing, the prices are fair. The products I have tried are:

Bath bombs: I've tried a few bath bombs from lush, and I have loved all of them. My favorite in terms of what it does to my skin (extremely moisturizing and lovely) is Avobath (top left)--made with "zingy lemongrass and fresh avocados for soft, happy skin." If you have dry skin, I strongly recommend this bomb. I've also tried the holiday favorite bomb Golden Wonder, which was SO COOL. I won't give away the secret of the bomb for you lush virgins, but it's shaped like a present (left below) and smells wonderful, and leaves your skin soft. Twilight, Honey Bee (also very moisturizing), and Pink Bath Bomb are great!

Body Butters: The body butter that I love is Buffy, which is ground rice, almonds and beans to act as exfoliants; as well as cocoa and shea butters to keep skin soft and moisturized.

Face Scrub: The facial scrub that I have tried and really enjoyed is Ocean Salt. This product is a sea salt scrub, which is so invigorating, as well as does wonders to get dry/dead skin off of the face. It's not harsh on your face, and has: coconut and avocado to hydrate the skin, lime and vodka for antibacterial effects to clean blackheads and blemishes, and the minerals from the sea salt soften skin and remove dirt and blockages. 

***all information and pictures are from the lush website (listed below)

I highly suggest that you go to the Lush website and check everything out!! As it's a UK store, there are few stores in the USA, but it's not guaranteed that everyone has access to them. Ordering online is so worth it, though!! They're doing BOGO (buy one, get one FREE) at the moment! The site has everything you need to know about the product, like what skin type is best, etc. There is also free shipping. Hop to it!!

www.lush.com

Later Lovlies,

Ash