Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer Review

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer Review

A few months ago when updating my makeup collection I knew this product was one I needed to get. I have heard A  TON of beauty gurus on YouTube rave about this product. The product lives up to all the hype and has become an essential in my everyday routine. 

I use the product strictly as an under eye concealer and I love it. I have very fair skin and this product (in the shade fair) is perfect to brighten up my under eyes. The formula provides full coverage but does not get cakey or crease. I tend to apply this before my foundation and really blend it out with my foundation to get the perfect look.  The sponge applicator makes it really easy to apply and makes application a little easier to control.

The product is available at Target for $6.99. The product lasts awhile as you only have to use it sparingly. I would really recommend this product if you use an under eye concealer on a regular basis! Give it a try, you won't be disappointed! 

Body Scrub Review

Body Scrub Review

This is an amazing pin I found for a simple body scrub from this site. I tend to exfoliate my body about once a week. I have tried a bunch of different body scrubs and this one seriously tops them all!

This scrub is on the more abrasive side compared to any other scrub I have tried, which I like. The oil makes it very moisturizing and the brown sugar is perfect for exfoliating. I love that it can be made at home with things that I already have on hand. I have made three different batches and loved it more and more each time!

The original post even mentions that you can put the leftovers in an airtight container and save for it later! This scrub is super easy to make and gives you amazing results. Give this a try ladies! 

Maybelline The Nudes Palette

Maybelline The Nudes Palette Review 

I debated buying the Naked 2 Pallete for quite awhile before I decided I wanted to give this palette a try first. I saw an advertisement for it in a magazine a knew I needed to give it a try. I ended up getting it as a christmas present from my Mom. Before we really get into the review I am gonna give you a little background about my eyeshadow wearing habits. I have light skin and blue eyes so I stick to neutrals 99% of the time. I really love browns and golds on myself so generally I stick to only those colors. For that reason I was going to invest in the Naked 2 palette because I know the shades in the palette would be well loved. I tend to stick with shadows that have a bit of shimmer versus completely matte shadows.  

I did a previous post on my Urban Decay Primer Potion. This is the one product I cannot do an eye look without! The combination of the eyeshadow primer and the Maybelline palette shadows is a winner! The look always lasts all day and the color payoff of the shadows is amazing. The palette has both shimmer and matte shadows.  I find myself using both and getting tremendous use out of the palette in general. I will often times do a super simple look with just one color or use the combination of four to do a full blown eyeshadow look. 

I find the range of colors to be very versatile and really encompass any shade I am looking for. The shadow glides on smooth and is very blendable which is essential for me. I found an amazing little cheat sheet for the palette on Pinterest (pictured below). Here is the link to an ingenious post about the palette, it just shows how versatile this palette is and all the different combinations possible. I personally LOVE the first quad shown below and wear it several times each week. 

The palette is available at Target for just under $10.00. For this price the product can just not be beat. The Brights palette is available also and looks amazing!

I would recommend this palette to anyone who uses neutral eyeshadows on a regular basis. The palette would also be good to have on hand to add to any shadow look really. The lighter shades would work great as a base for more colorful shadow looks. 

Irsan Natural Creams Review

Irsan Natural Creams Review

I recently got the opportunity to try out some of the products from Irsan. This is a company specializing in natural creams made from Italian ingredients. The products available range greatly so I was able to try out a little bit of everything. In this post I will be including my favorites and may end up doing another post in the future on the Traumyl Line after I get some more use out of the products so look for that!

The first products I tried were the massaging oils. These oils are available in three different formulas; relaxing, energizing and stress relief. I really like the relaxing formula but all of the formulas have an amazing scent to them. The consistency of these products is very nice and the product absorbs nicely. I recommend giving these a try if you are looking for a massage oil that is comparable to one that they use in a spa for at home use!

Next up is the Riducel Belly and Buttock cream which is said to be great for skin elasticity. I think every woman would love a cream that could firm up their upper thigh area so I knew I needed to give this a try. I put this product on for the first time while doing my normal body skin care routine and I really liked the formula and consistency of it. Once again the scent of the product was very nice and light which I really look for in skin care products. After application there was a light tingle but the cream absorbed very quickly and there was no thick or sticky feeling. I plan to continue to use this product and I am hoping to see results very soon! 

I also really enjoyed the body scrub from the Riducel line. I love trying new body scrubs as I really try to exfoliate my body on a weekly basis. I am always looking for a nice texture that isn't too abrasive but at the same time actually gets the job done. This product was a winner in my book! The formula seemed to be the perfect texture and the scent was amazing! This is a pineapple, lemon, cinnamon and rosemary scrub which I LOVED! Once again the scent was light but definitely enjoyable. I would recommend this to anyone who uses a body scrub regularly!

Finally, my favorite product so far from Irsan is the Riducel Cream. This is a firming, tightening cream that can be applied all over to fight against imperfections. I personally applied this cream as my all over moisturizer after showering and my skin felt amazing! I tend to have extremely dry hands from washing my hands so many times at work so a rich hand cream is essential for me. While applying this to my body and using the remainder on my hands I got great results! The formula is a great consistency and once again has a nice light scent. This one is a must try!

Check out all the awesome products Irsan has to offer at http://www.naturalcreamsshop.com/ !

Ogx Kukui Oil Review

Ogx Kukui Oil Review

This is an anti-frizz hydrating oil made from a blend of kukui nut oil. The packaging says kukui nut oil is an ancient Hawaiian secret used for it's humidity resistant abilities, creating a shimmering gloss to smooth texture and repel humidity. This product follows through on everything the packaging promises. I simply love this product! 

I use this product everyday on both wet and dry hair. I normally spray it on my wet hair before brushing through it along with my detangler and Argan Magic products. It has an amazing, light scent to it that lasts for hours. I find it really helps add shine to my hair and reduce frizz. I also spritz the product on my hair in the morning once it has dried just to add even more shine. Recently I have also been spraying the product onto my hands and smoothing down baby hairs around my part. It is really an all around awesome product. 

I am always looking for a new anti-frizz product as I feel like it is essential for my thick, wavy hair. So I figured I should give this a try as I really love my other Ogx products. I purchased this at Target on sale for less than five dollars. The product is available at Ulta for $7.99.

This product would work well for anyone looking to reduce frizz and add shine to their hair! It would be great for any hair type and really just adds to any hair care routine. 

Argan Magic Review

Argan Magic Review 

Before we get into the review for today I just want to give you guys a little more background on my hair. I have always had very thick hair. I generally keep it quite long but recently cut it to below my shoulder. My hair is naturally quite wavy and I always use this to my advantage. I never heat style my hair which keeps it in great condition with very rare breakage or split ends. By never I mean I have heat styled my hair once in the past year! I love the ease of just putting some product in and just letting my hair air dry. After I shower I always put some type of product in my hair, usually a curl/wave enhancer. Depending on my mood I will braid my hair and let it dry over night for a more defined wave. Okay now that we got that out of the way; into the review!

I got these product around Christmas time and have used them quite often since! I sometimes use them in conjunction to one another or on their own depending on the look I'm going for. When I am styling my hair with the intention of wearing my hair down I will use the Defining Curl Cream to give my hair the wave I am looking for. It does not make my hair feel greasy or crunchy in any way. The product is supposed to enhance waves & curls while adding definition and condition, detangle & reduce frizz. This product does all of those things! I will put this in before I even brush my hair just to make it a little easier. 

I use the Split Endz Repair Cream anytime I am styling my hair with the intention of simply putting it up for work the next day. The product is supposed to seal and repair split ends and control frizz and static. Once again this product does all those things! The does not feel thick or greasy once applied. I have noticed an even softer texture after using this product for several months now. It feels like it does its job which I love! 

I purchased mine at Marshalls! I got the Defining Curl Cream for $9.99 and the Split Endz Repair Cream for $7.99. I was not able to find a website that specifically sells Argan Magic products but they are available on Amazon!

I recommend these products to anyone looking to test out a new hair care line! These a great products available at affordable prices. The repair cream would be great for any hair type while the curl cream would most likely work best for hair with a wave already. 

Garnier Skin Renew Eye Rollers

Garnier Skin Renew Eye Rollers Review

I have both the Anti-Dark Circle eye roller and the Ultra-Lift Anti Wrinkle eye roller Garnier eye rollers. I have had the Anti-Dark Circle roller for over a year and repurchased it. It is great to put on under concealer during your makeup routine. The color is extremely sheer but skin toned and blend-able. The Ultra-Lift Anti Wrinkle I have been consistently using for about four months. The super light and dries really well. I did not purchase it specifically for the Anti Wrinkle properties but simply the moisturizing effects it has. This one I apply before bed and in the morning when I apply moisturizer and lip balm. 

I purchased both of the Anti-Dark Circle rollers at Target for under $13.00. The Anti-Wrinkle roller I actually got for $9.99 at Marshall's. These are really great products that last for a long time. I use these on an everyday basis and have only had to repurchase the Anti-Dark Circle roller once! For the price I definitely believe you get a great product payout. The Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle roller actually contains pro-retinal which is really great for wrinkle prevention.

I would highly recommend these products to anyone looking for an under eye product that is not too heavy. I love that I can just roll these on and they dry within minutes versus a gel or cream. These rollers have definitely changed my everyday skincare/makeup routine for good.