Showing posts with label Boots. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Boots. Show all posts

Sunday, November 2, 2014

Fall Lippies


Hi All, 

How have you all been?
 I can't believe it's already November, Christmas will be here before we know it! Today I wanted to share some great options for a fall berry lip. 



1. MAC lipstick in Hang Up - A beautiful berry color with a creamy finish.

2. Boots Botanics lipstick in Scarlet - This color looks gorgeous on all skin tones! It's very pigmented and one swipe is all you need to finish your look. 

3. Sephora Cream Lip Stain in 04 Endless Plum - This is one of my roommate's favorite lip colors, it dries to a creamy semi-matte finish but you can always add a gloss or chapstick if you prefer. 

4.  Boots No7 Moisture Drench lipstick in Cranberry - Perfect for everyday, for those with darker complexions this color is a great 'your lips but better' color. The formula is easy to apply and moisturizing just like it says. 

5. Urban Decay Revolution lipstick Shame - a lip liner is a must with this color as it's quite dark and can be difficult to apply right out of the tube. This is definitely the vampiest of them all but such a fun color to go out in.


left to right: Hang Up, Scarlet, Endless Plum, Cranberry, Shame


Do you have a go-to berry lip color? 


Do we follow each other on Instagram? You can see what I was for halloween @Jezz222


hugs and vampy lip smackers,  

Monday, June 2, 2014

What's in my purse

Hi Love Bugs!

Hope you all are well and enjoying the lovely, warm weather. 
I thought I would mix up the normal monthly favorites and show you what beauty products i've been carrying around in my purse recently. Enjoy!


1. No7 Perfect Light powder in Medium - This powder is perfect for touch ups and taking away shine. It's light and silky with just enough coverage for minor touch ups throughout the day - it also has a nice big mirror inside which is key for on the go!

2. Maybelline Color Elixir in Polished Petal (limited edition) - I've been wearing this a lot the past month, it's really natural color with a super shiny finish. The formula is thicker and feels more like a balm which personally I like because it feels like it's definitely going to stay put. The only caution I have is be careful when your lovely locks are blowing in the wind...because they will get stuck to your smackers! 

3. MAC Girl About Town lipstick (amplified) - It's always nice to have a fun lipstick in your purse just in case you need to spruce up an outfit for something after work. I wore this bright pink lip thrifting with my man last weekend and it was the perfect pop of color to my neutral colored outfit. 

4. Kai by gaye straza Perfume Oil - I got this mini perfume roller ball sample in my Fab Fit and Fun box and it smells amazing! It reminds me of the scents from Fresh, very subtle and this one has a bit of honeysuckle in it. Perfume samples are perfect for your purse, they're small and great for travel. 

5. MAC Lip Conditioner - You need this in your life!!! Okay, that was a bit dramatic but it keeps your lips feelings super soft and it's great by itself or layered on top of a lipstick to add a little shine. To top it all off it has a hint of vanilla like all of MAC lip products and if I'm going to put it on smack-a-roos then I want it to smell at lest somewhat pleasant. 

Here are the lip swatches...

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left: MAC lip conditioner    middle: Maybelline Polished Petal    Right: MAC Girl About Town


Have a fabulous day!
Tell me are some of your favorites you keep in your purse? 



hugs and soft smack-a-roos, 

Thursday, August 8, 2013

My First YouTube Video: Summer Glow

 
Hi Loves!
 
Hope you are all doing well and getting excited for the weekend!
I just wanted to share that I finally uploaded my very first video to YouTube (insert happy dance and yelling) So hope you enjoy! If you want, please go to my channel and subscribe! More videos to come! Also, let me know if you have suggestions for videos to come! What would you like to see?
 
 
 
hugs and snook-less bronzed face,
 

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

March 2013 Favorites


Happy Hump Day!


Though it's already April 10th (my goodness senior year is flying by - enter sad face) I still wanted to share my March Favorites with you all! I have a lot of random favorites last month but some rediscovered ones that I forgot I loved. Just to warn you there is quite a lot of products this month but I hope you enjoy seeing what i've been using lately. 

March Favorites



1. Dove Clear Tone Deodorant - I got a sample of this a while back and I had ran out of my normal deodorant, Secret Clinical Strength in Fresh Powder, so I thought I would try this out. Turns out I love  love love it! It really did help keep razor irritation to a minimum and 'stank' (stank just sounds so much smellier huh?) during the day either! Which is always a good thing, I will definitely be trying a full size one of these because I used it all up! 

2. Boots Expert Anti-Blemish Scrub - I know they say sometimes not to irritate your acne skin with a scrub, but since mine breakouts usually come in spots it really doesn't irritate my skin. I really like using a scrub every other day just because I feel like it helps my skin get extra clean and gets deep into the pores. This scrub is pretty gentle because it is for acne prone skin and has willow bark to calm your skin. love it! 

3. Tanda ZAP - I saw this in Sephora last month, and at the time I had a monster mountain of a zit on my chin and thought why not try to zap it away and try this out. The lady at Sephora said that she has heard great things about it and of course I looked up reviews like I always do. I have to say that I really think it works and helps speed up the process of healing and reduced the size of my pimple overnight. 

4. Maybelline Lash Discovery Mascara - I saw this product being used by the beauty blogger Emily at  Beauty Broadcast and thought I would pick it up too. It's amazing because I like to use mascara with big brushes and always make a mess out of my bottom lashes if i'm in a hurry. This mascara has a tiny brush that is perfect for your bottom lashes - and a cheaper alternative to Clinique's bottom lash mascara. 

5. Aquage Silkening Oil Treatment - This is the product I am currently trying out in place of my Kenra Blow-Dry Spray and am really enjoying it. I just put it on after I have towel dried and brushed my hair and I think it makes styling my hair easier with less frizz! 

6. Victoria's Secret Fabulous Perfume - Lovely light summer fragrance, I really encourage you to try it out next time you are in a VS store. I've literally been wearing it everyday since I got it and have gotten lots of compliments on it. Nice to know when you smell good! 

7. Smashbox Brow Tech in Brunette - This is a rediscovered product because i've been using my beloved Anastasia brow pencil for a while now and for some reason wanted to try powder again. I really like the soft look powder gives on the brows, it can be easier to over draw them with a pencil and the powder can look a bit more natural. 

8. Burt's Bee's Cuticle Cream - This stuff is INSANE, I put it on my cuticles at night and in after just a few nights of using it, my cuticles look way better and not as dry as they were. They have really never looked so good haha It also has a lovely lemon smell to it and doesn't leave your hands feeling all greasy like some cuticle creams can.

9. Concealer from Japan - I apologize for not knowing the name and brand of this concealer but that's all it says on the front and everything else is in Japanese. My best friend from Japan sent this to me (so I will ask her) and I couldn't believe it when she told me it was a drugstore concealer. It does WORK on any spots that you need to cover! Example: my roommate ran into a tree (yea yea I know, the branch was hanging low and she wasn't paying attention, she's gonna punch me for telling this by the way. Anyways I gave her this concealer and she covered that bad boy up under her eye like the Shrubbery had never attacked her in the first place.) 

10. MAC Fix + - I got the mini travel bottle to try it out before I bought a large bottle and i've been using it as a makeup setting spray and really like it. It feels refreshing and leaves a natural finish to your foundation. Definitely will purchase a larger bottle. 

Hang in there, last but not least...

11. Neutrogena Healthy Skin Foundation in Nude - Another rediscovery from last summer, I forgot how beautiful this foundation is on the skin. It gives a light to medium buildable coverage and makes it looks like you're not even wearing makeup. It does have a slight dewy finish so if you have super oily skin this might not be for you, or just try using a matte powder to set it. 


Well that's all I have for now - I will be posting a tag soon and my Roommates Favorites Part II later this week. Oh and my birthday is coming up on Monday, so I am getting excited for that - I think my family might come up to school and take me to dinner. I love holidays and birthdays when my family gets together! 

What products did you love in March? Have you tried any of the products I mentioned, what did you think of them? Look forward to reading your answers in the comments!

Also, let me know if you have any request or suggestions of future posts you would like to see! 

Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Thanks for Reading 

hugs & pretty cuticles, Jess 

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Valentine's Day Lips

 Valentine's Day Puckers!   

The products i'm recommending go from drugstore to fancy smancy more high end options if you don't want to break the bank and still look fabulous for V-Day. I don't care if you are going out with your Googly Bear, girlfriends, or staying in and chilling with your cat (which if my dogs were closer would be a lovely idea to join my boyfriend and I - he would love that...not) Valentines Day is an awesome excuse to rock a fun lip! Even if you have tiny lips like me - ANYONE can pull off a fun lip color every now and then!


Wallet Friendly Suggestions
all under $10
1. Pinky-Nude Lip

- NYX Lip Liner in 860 Peekaboo Neutral 
- Wet n Wild lipstick in 
- Revlon Color Burst lipgloss in Pink Ice

top to bottom: Revlon lipgloss in pink ice, NYX lip liner in Peekaboo Neutral, Wet N Wild lipstick in 901B

CLICK READ MORE TO THE LEFT FOR MORE!

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Bye Bye Blemishes!

Hello Clear Skin!!! 

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As I have mentioned before my face this past semester had been breaking out ALOT. 
Over Christmas break, however, I came across a few things that helped clear up my skin so much and I wanted to share what has been working for me the past month in case you share the same frustration. 
So, here is my current skin regimen!


Five Steps to Clearer Skin 

First: I take my makeup off EVERY NIGHT which is SO important to do.
 Plus my mascara irritates my eyes every time I sleep in it.
Since visiting Japan I've been using cleansing oil to take my makeup off. 
So I bought this one to bring back with me, the cleansing oil is nice and moisturizing and does a GREAT job of taking off all your eye makeup, even waterproof!

make up removing cleansing oil

Sunday, November 4, 2012

October Favorites!



HAPPY TURKEY MONTH! 

hee hee 

Hope everyone had a fun Halloween! 

I can't believe it's already November and that Thanksgiving is in just a few weeks!
I love Thanksgiving and getting together with my family that I don't always get to see. I also love the FOOD, my dad is an amazing cook and I can't wait to Aunt Kim's sweet potatoes.(which is basically a dessert) She always makes extra because I love them so much! 
What's your favorite part of Thanksgiving?

 Here are some of my favorite products of November! 



1.  It's a 10 for Blondes



At first I didn't think I liked this version as much as the It's a 10 with Keratin but the more I used it the more I loved it. I really actually think that it has kept my color nice and not turning brassy like it tends to do. I do think that it might have a little less of the conditioning and de-tangling 'power' but I just spritz a tiny bit more instead and seems to work great. I would definitely recommend trying this out if you have blonde hair to see what you think!

I bought mine from Ulta like always cause they have the most amazing customer rewards system!

Ulta is also having 20% any one item THIS WEEK ONLY! 
or FREE shipping over $25 order online with code HOLIDAY2012
( all information is on the main page of the website)