Category: beauty

Microneedling is a new beauty procedure that has everyone talking about it lately. I was a bit confused about what it was myself so I did some research because I’m always eager to try the next thing in skincare. Microneedling is a procedure that uses a derma roller with little tiny stainless steel needles to put holes in your skin. Sounds a bit scary but by creating little tiny holes, the skin naturally sends collagen to repair the little holes on your face. This extra collagen creates brighter, tighter and smoother skin. Right now I see a lot of people adding collagen powder to their coffee and smoothies and this is another natural way to add collagen to your skin.

You can get it done at the dermatologist for a fee or you can pick a microneedle up and do it yourself. You can also purchase a microneedle at Nordstrom so you can do it on your own time and see results within a week.

I was able to pick up a microneedle at Marshalls for under $10 to try before I committed to a more expensive one. I liked what this procedure was supposed to do but I was a bit afraid of the whole needles on my face thing. Best way to describe it is using a face scrub because it’s painless but you do feel a pinch. I’ve been using a microneedle on my face before adding a face serum before bed the last few days. It is said that if you microneedle your face before applying serums and night creams, the ingredients are able to penetrate your skin easier making them work better than before. So far, I am loving my microneedle and it only takes a minute or two to roll at night. After a few weeks, I have noticed that my skin is smoother and firmer.

Okay, so the weather outside may not feel like Spring but I am a big believer that if you believe it, it can happen! While organizing my vanity the other day, I decided it was time to swap out a few of my makeup products to get in the mood for Spring. My go-to look year long is usually shades of pinks and light colors, however in the Spring I like to add more shades of pink especially pastels. I also wanted to share that all of these products besides my mascara were purchased at TJ Maxx. It has turned into my go to store to buy makeup because you cannot beat the prices and they have a wide selection of higher end makeup. Sometimes I have to ask myself if I need another lip gloss or eye shadow palette but at these low prices I cannot say no! I would love to know what your favorite spring beauty are!

Too Faced Chocolate Bon Bons Eyeshadow Palette

This eyeshadow palette has 16 matte and shimmer shades of bright colors and go to neutrals making it easy to create a day or night look. The best part is that the eyeshadows smell like chocolate because of the cocoa powder formula. This eyeshadow palette is cute and ready for endless possibilities!

Better Than Sex Mascara

I love the look of barely there makeup during the warmer months. It makes getting ready in the morning and there’s less makeup to melt off in the heat! One product I use more of though is mascara to make sure my eyes are defined because of my blonde eyelashes. My skin usually cooperates so I can go makeup free but with just a little bit of mascara allows me to look a little more put together! With just a few coats of the Better Than Sex mascara, my lashes are full and long.

Liquidfied Lipstick

It’s a lipstick and a gloss in one product! I love to use this lipstick because it has a bold, creamy color that lasts for hours with the look of a high gloss shine. It’s one of my favorites to layer on top of a nude lipstick for more of a pop of color too!

La Creme Lip Cream

Another one of my go to lipsticks during this time of year. It is one of my favorites because it hydrates and has rich pigment so the color lasts all day. Instead of using a chapstick, a lipstick and then gloss – I get all three products in one!

The best way to find out what my favorite beauty products are is to look at my vanity after a long week because it’s usually a mess with those products! These are some of my favorite mascaras that I constantly repurchase again and again and use daily.

I am constantly wearing more than one mascara at a time because I love the look of a high volume and lots of lashes. There are a lot of mascaras for sale and it can be daunting to pick just one. For me, I have a handful of favorites that I like to use everyday to the office or for a night out. I’ve tried the higher end mascaras and sure, I am impressed by many of them because they are worth the money. However, for those days at work when I don’t need a full face of makeup, my drugstore mascaras do the job perfectly! Most mornings, I just have time to make a cup of coffee and put on some mascara before I am out the door. Here are some of my favorite mascaras and why.

L’Oreal Butterfly Sculpt // This has been a favorite of mine for years because it gives your lashes the perfect fanned out look. It’s also perfect for bottom lashes because the brush is tiny so it’s not too much product.

Maybelline Falsies // Again, this is another favorite from high school because it’s affordable and works so well! The brush is round so it helps lift and shape the eyelashes for lots of volume. After a few coats, it definitely looks like fake lashes!

Maybelline Colossal Volume Express // This mascara was a recent purchase and has quickly turned into my everyday mascara for work. It’s not too much product so it works for daytime and with just a few applications I am good to go!

Lancome Monsiour Big // I love a good drugstore mascara but I can definitely tell the difference between a $30 mascara and an under $10 mascara. This mascara gives me big lashes and is worth every single penny. This mascara also lasts all day and doesn’t flake or smudge.

Too Faced Better Than Sex // Okay, so this is my favorite favorite mascara to use because nothing can compare to it. Instead of using multiple drug store mascaras at one time to get the perfect look, I just need three strokes of the Better Than Sex Mascara and I am good to go.

L’Oreal Lash Paradise // So if you don’t have $20 to drop on a mascara right now but love Better Than Sex, then Lash Paradise is the perfect dupe. L’Oreal definitely did some research and was able to create a mascara that was just as good as the original. Sure, it doesn’t last as long and it is a pain to take off at night, but for the cost it is definitely worth it!