Amazing Blush Brush

Today I picked up my usual cream blush from Sonia Kashuk and saw this brush and was intrigued.  Typically when using cream blush I apply it with my fingers or a sponge but I decided to give this brush a try.  The brush works perfectly, it applies the cream formula so evenly it makes you look like you are flushing naturally! The brush an apply the blush with a light tint for day or a more concentrated tint for night! Overall a great purchase!

Mineralize

Today, after running out of my philosophy super natural, I decided to stop by my local mac counter and pick up the new mineralize foundation.  I have to say I was hesitant to give it a try but I LOVE it.  The texture is perfect, its not dry and matte or dewy but somewhere in the middle with a hint of shimmer.  It provides amazing coverage and blends really well.  The sponge is also great, like all mac sponges.  My only issue so far is that it is hard to get the powder on the sponge, because hardly any powder comes out without shaking the whole thing, which creates a giant mess all over your bathroom floor!  Overall I really like this product, it is perfect for light summer coverage!

Frosting Anyone?

After a long day of work and a killer headache, I decided to take a LONG bubble bath, in which I exfoliated until my skin was silky smooth...it was at this point that I ran into a problem. I was out of my Giovanni Raspberry Winter body butter, digging through by bathroom, I came across this lovely product which I completely forgot I had. I got this decadent body butter in a gift set from a friend and never even opened it. I'm not usually someone who likes to smell too sweet but this product smells AMAZING. I don't particularly like the smell of it in the jar because its super strong but within five minutes of application the smell fades to a light, pleasant scent. It is really the texture of the cream that I love the most, immediately after application my skin feels silky smooth. This product is definitely going to be sitting on my bathroom counter from now on!

Eco-Tools

After being on my covet list for over a month, I finally went out and bought the eco-tools five piece brush set and I must say it lives up to the reviews I have read. The silky soft bristles evenly apply powder, bronzer and blush.  The concealer brush is also amazing, I used the brush on my concealer stick and then gently applied it and it looked flawless! The only issue I have with the kit is the eyeshadow shading brush.  I felt like it didnt really "catch" the product which then didnt allow enough to get on my actual eyelid.  Im going to try it again tomorrow and see if I can figure out a better way to do it!  All in all I would highly recommend this set, the brushes are super soft and chic looking and they come with an adorable eco-friendly case! What more could a green girl ask for?

Loreal HIP Color Rich Cream Crayon

Today when I was picking up my Healthy Volume mascara, I stumbled across this little stick.  A cream eye shadow and long lasting eyeliner, it sounded like a dream come true.  I was hesitant because typically cream eyeshadows crease after an hour on me.  Being the beauty junkie that I am, I decided to give it a try, I applied it immediately when I got home which was about 7 hours ago and still no creases in sight!  I got it in Meticulous, a taupe/bronze shade which looks great with my green eyes.  This is a great day time look, with just the right amount of color, it looks natural and subtly enhances my eyes! I would defiantly purchase another color.  There are six colors total, (meticulous-bronze/taupe, Intricate-blue, perfectionist-black, Authentic-green, Attentive-gold and Unmistakable- pink) Im going to have to add all of them to my collection!

Healthy Volume Mascara

After reading several reviews online about Neutrogena Healthy Volume Mascara I decided to give it a shot.  I had been using Shu Uemura Volume blast and have not been very impressed with it.  I loved the giant brush of this mascara and the light earthy smell.  One coat made my lashes instantly fuller and by the time I had two coats on my lashes were long and super thick- like fake eyelash thick! I think this might be my new Holy Grail mascara!

Another day of Sunless Tanners...

So on my continued quest for the perfect "faux glow" I stumbled across a new product from Neutrogena called Sun Fresh. This amazing grapefruit scented lotion tans skin in just four hours.  I am so used to the "gradual" tanning lotion, that I was hesitant to try this instant formula, but nevertheless, on your behalf I gave it a try.  The lotion was fairly thin and not uber moisturizing but perfect for the sticky summer weather coming soon.  I loved the smell (compared to the Jergen's Skin firming Natural Glow which I have been using) and the lotion was easy to apply evenly. I was nervous to look in the mirror this morning, especially at my knees, elbows and feet/ankles, but to my surprise they looked fine, tanned even. Sun Fresh also comes in a foam formula which I haven't tried, however if you don't need the extra moisture the cream version provides I would give it a try.   I was pleasantly surprised by this quick performing product and would highly recommend it to any fair skinned girl who needs a cancer-free "faux glow."

Application-

After much experience (My Irish skin DOES NOT tan) I have discovered that it is best to first spread a thin layer of a light lotion over knees, elbows, feet and ankles first and allow it to dry for a few minutes. Next apply Sun Fresh, beginning farthest away from dry areas (ie: knees and elbows).  Spread the cream on evenly and let dry for 5 minutes and you are good to go!