N.O.T.D & More

My nail of the day is nail polish from Forever 21 in Orange $2.99. I know I talked about their polish before, but they really are fab. and super inexpensive. The brush doesn't fall apart and the colors don't streak. So the next time your in Forever go scope it out :)
I applied Kiss Nail Dress stickers $6.99 to a few nails to spice it up a bit-I've used Sally Hansen's nail stickers & Incoco nail appliqués {I did a blog post on both} those were thinner & more polish like but, for the price you really can't tell the difference. They last up to 10 days & come off with nail polish remover. They even make ones for your toes too =)

MAC Full of Joy Blush $20 isn't really a blush but more of a lavender toned highlighter. Most face highlights are iridescent & glittery. This one gives you a glow without any sparkly fleck of glitter-it looks great on darker skin because the lavender really highlights, but it can be used on lighter skin tones as a blush. I posted a picture of where your highlighter should go in case you needed a reminder. Happy highlighting!

Urban Decay Complexion Primer Potion Pore Perfecting $31 is supposed to minimize pores & fine lines. You apply it before foundation. This primer is a hot commodity and bloggers love it! It was  sold out in Sephora & there's a wait list on Urban Decay's website. I bought the last bottle from Macy's. Urban Decay is known for their eyeshadow primer and people claim that they can even swim in their eye makeup with it on. Im still not sold on this because after 3hrs. I'm a oil slick!
The trick with applying this is that you should let it absorb a few minutes 1st then apply your makeup because it can roll off the face in clumps. I put my moisturizer on then the primer do my hair, and go back to my face once it settles in. It feels really good & not greasy going on,it has a velvety finish. I'll keep you updated!

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Ok, I admit I have a nail polish addiction so with that said I saw this gorgeous creamy peach color called Purity by Illamasque $14 but when I put it on I was so surprised at how opaque and bright it was. I thought it would be a bit on the nude side but the bottle deceived me. It reminds me of those orange creamsicle push pops when I was a kid. Perfect for Summer! Glad I bought it

 In my quest for perfect nails Sally Hansen No More Mistakes $ 4.99 from the local drugstore is a lifesaver. It's easy to use & wipes away any nail polish with little effort, it's foolproof. I like how it has a pointed-angular tip for precise clean-up and includes two extra refillable tips. It's a staple in my manicure kit.

I'm all about eyeliner but Loreal's Voluminous Smoldering Eyeliner $7.99 in brown was a disappointment. For some reason I thought that it would be smooth and easy to blend, but the tip was hard and hurt when I applied it to my eye. I had to rub the tip down to soften it enough to use. It did come with a sharpener, but this liner was nothing special.

Lastly, I am really enjoying Rimmel's Scandaleyes Lycra Flex Mascara $6.99 in blackest black. It doesn't clump but still plumps my lashes. The Lycra is supposed to help with flexibility and help curl lashes. I've never seen Lycra in mascara before an an ingredient, so that was cool. The brush was easy to use- I love how "fat" the wand was. Don't expect false like lashes, but it's a decent mascara for the price.

Happy Sunday

I was at CVS today and saw the cutest Hello Kitty soap by Dial! I don't use bar soap in the shower but I couldn't pass it up!

I've been eyeing Maybelline's Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Balm every time I go to CVS & this morning I watched one of my favorite YouTube bloggers Lisa http://www.lisalisad1.com/ she was raving about it so much that I had to go give it a try. I bought Cherry Me #15 which is the darkest color. It sorda reminds me of Bonnebell Dr.Pepper lip balm but, redder where as Dr.Pepper is more of a maroon. I'm happy I picked it up because it's not waxy and very smooth with a hint of color-like you just bit your lip :)

Lastly, I wanted to share my NOTD
Revlon's Sunshine Sparkle. It's a lightly glittered yellow polish that's perfect for summer. Whenever I wear pastel nail polish I tend to keep it flat or matte but the glitter is subtle & not too flashy.

Nail of the day {NOTD}

Essie Mojito Maddness $8 with Nail Art from Sally's in Petal Pusher

So...it's back to business (or leisure) as usual!

I'm back! I have soo many new things to share! I've been so busy & I really miss blogging :( I'm going to try to stay with it.

I'll start with the two new drugstore beauty products that should have been left on the shelf!lol
The first one is Maybelline's Dream Nude Foundation Airfoam $8. It has a SPF of 16 {random number} but the cool thing is how it dispenses foundation {gimmicky?} Its a foam/liquid if that makes sense? It comes out really light but oxidizes to a much darker color on the skin-what I don't like about it is that it dries fairly quick so you have to work with it fast to spread evenly. It's a light to medium coverage foundation and sets tacky on the skin which I hated. After I worked it into the skin it gave was ok but, it also gave me little white heads during the day too :( It's probaby best for a drier skin type.

The next thing I picked up was Physicians Formula Bronze Booster in Light to Med. $12 I'm a sucker for bronzer & have been eyeing Guerlain's beauty météorites pearls for the face $65. This was nothing like that at all. Physicians Formula call their beads "Glow Boosting Stones" but they basically are made up of brown glitter that made my face appear ashy.

Now on to the good stuff!

I needed a new moisturizer so I went to Earthsavers {local day spa}. I found this really cool moisturizer by DermAware called Delicate Balance Toner $29. Its first ingredient is Spring water and Hyaluronic Acid which is a super moisturizer and seen in alot of skin care! I have oily skin that pretty much makes its own moisture during the day, but I needed something to help my face not feel so dry and tight right after I shower. Its a liquid/gel & all you need it a tiny drop. It's really soothing especially after a day at the pool too. This is an incredible product!

I got this bracelet $16 from another beauty blogger who I adore- Makeupbybella.com she has a YouTube channel and web blog and sells the jewelry she makes on Etsy as well. This is so chic and cute for Summer- go check her out!

Next up is Neutrogena's Oil-Free Cleansing Wipes for Acne Prone skin in Pink Grapefruit $8. I have used their face wipes for a few years now in the blue pack, but these are AWESOME! They smell so good I want to eat them! 

  Lastly, in this months BirchBox I received THE coolest product! Cynthia Rowley Band-Aids! They come in cute prints that I almost want a boo boo so I can use them. Not sure of they're out yet in the stores, but I would buy more of these. If your not familiar with Birch box you can go to Birchbox.com to sign up and get info! I just signed up for MyGlam which gives you a makeup bag as well every month for $10 in addition to 5-6 samples of new and trendy products, but I'll post more about that later.

Body oil that will rock your world! LoL

My skin has been so dry lately that even creme moisturizer wouldn't work. I remember seeing Neutrogena body oil in sesame on another bloggers page so I decided to try it. This has been out for many years, it's Neutrogena's #1 selling product.
It's not greasy what so ever! The trick to using it is to apply it immediately after your shower or bath when your skin is still damp & warm so that it soaks into your skin. The smell isn't over powering either, just smells clean, but they do make a fragrance free one too. I had to move it into the bathroom with me to remember to apply it right after I got out the shower.
I'm so impressed with this product :)
You can put a little bit in your bath water as well, but haven't tried that yet-I'll keep you posted.