I keep getting asked what I use for beauty products, and have promised a blog entry on it a million times over, but due to my excessive procrastination, this is just now happening.
But, better late than never right? Right!
Before we get started though, you need to know my beauty philosophy: I love to get all dolled up. LOVE it. But, I do not subscribe to the belief that it must be done each and every single day. I also reaaaaaaaaaaally LOVE my sweats and fresh-face days, in fact, just as much as my glam days. I wouldn't say I'm low maintenance, but I'm definitely not a walking Cosmo ad either :)
So, to that point, I haven't put in all of the crazy stuff that I use irregularly, because honestly, that list could go on for miiiiiiiiiiiiles, I've just included what I use day-to-day, one might call them my "can't-live-withouts" :)
Hair
Shampoo and Conditioner - Redkin All Soft
This stuff is superb. My hair is always super soft and not greasy, love it! It's not cheap, but Ulta usually has a 2 for 1 deal every couple of months and it saves you a ton. I promise, it's worth it!
Thickening Spray - Bumble and Bumble Thickening Hair Spray
Ok, so, admittedly this stuff isn't for everyone. If you're blessed with super thick or curly hair, this wouldn't be great for you. However, if you have more fine hair like I do, this will def help give you more body - some big sexy hair! Bonus, it lasts forevs.
Hair Spray - Tresemme Extra Firm Control (4)
Girls gotta have her "STAY!" spray, right?! This stuff is it, and it's cheap! Can't beat that :)
Highlights - Revlon Frost and Glow
Here's the thing, I have THE BEST hair goddess who always makes me feel gorg... But, sometimes I need a little change up in between salon visits, and this little guy is my very best friend for that. Always does a great job, super easy to use, and cheap. LOVE! Also, if you're going for an ombre look (which is what I always do), it's super easy to use this. No need to get one of those silly kits - just get this stuff, pick out the sections that you want to do and back comb them so that there is an uneven distribution of where the bleach hits the hair. Works every single time. See the pic below of what I just did yesterday!
Make Up
Mascara - BadGal Lash
Ok, seriously. If I could only have one beauty product for the rest of my life, mascara would be it. I am OBSESSED with it. And this IS the best mascara out there. I promise you, it is seriously TheBest. And you can trust me because I have tried pretty much every single mascara out there - just ask my hubby ;) A relatively close second is They're Real mascara, which is pretty rad as well, but is a little too over the top to be my go-to lasher.
Blush - Lorac Pro in Plum Passion
And, if I could only have two beauty products (see above), this would be the second. Hands down. You can basically tell if I'm having a crappy day by how much blush I am wearing. Why? Because blush makes me happy. I don't know why, I'm sure there is some psychosomatic reason why, maybe ask Freud...? But it makes me smile. So, on a crappy day, the blush comes out, and it comes out hard. This blush is AWESOME! It's the perfect color, it stays on my skin all day, and the container last forever! I've had my current one for 6 months, and I use it like it's going out of style!
Lip Stuff - Cherry Chapstick
"I kissed a girl and I liked it, the taste of her Cherry Chapstick" :) I know, I know, it's not fancy at all, but I cannot live without this. Unless it's a VERY special occasion, this is the only thing that touches my lips (besides Ryn ;)). A little bit of pink and lots of soft lips is all I need!
Cover-up - CoverGirl Clean Invisible Concealer
I refuse to wear foundation. It makes me feel like my skin is simultaneously suffocating and drying out like a freakin' raisin. But, I do love a good cover-up, just a little touch up where you need it. This stuff works. Really well. And isn't expensive to boot! It has had my vote since high school and I'm not giving up on it now!
Eyeliner - Ulta Gel Eyeliner in Blackout
Love this stuff - clean lines, good smudge, and not too pricey. And it has to be good, because you know how much I love my modern cat-eye Audrey Hepburn look :)
And that's it - this is all that I wear on the reg. I love to spice it up every now and then, but I don't have as much time as I used to (Mr. A is a pretty good lil' stylist though...), so these are my staples.
Skin
Lotion - Coconut Oil
Straight up. It is the best moisturizer, super cheap, you can use it on your lips, and cook with it too! It's what I would call a pretty awesome multi-tasker :)
Sunless Tanner - Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer
I know, I know, this stuff probably isn't the best for you, but I still love it. This lotion rocks, barely smells and really works. Plus, it's a heck of a lot cheaper than those spray-on places, yucky!
Perfume
Ok, so I have 3. Because who can wear just one scent?!
1. Cool Water by Davidoff - I've used this literally since high school. It is a cheapy, but an oldie and a goody!
2. Poppy by Coach - This smells aaaaahmazing! But it can be strong so it's not an every day friend.
3. Ring My Bella by Benefit - This is my go-to buddy, so yummy smelling!
All of these lil' bottles are delicious, last FOREVER (all of my current bottles are over a year old!), and stay on my skin all day long. I'm a simple gal, but I still wanna smell yummy :)
Alright, that's the gist of it. Hopefully I got everything in there that was requested, but if not, shoot me a message and I'll try to add 'er on.
Happy beauty-huntin'!
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