Crazy Beautiful Makeup & Lifestyle: February 2013

Dickinson's Witch Hazel Toner-$5.00

Uncle Harry/s Natural Face Wash-$5.00

I am always looking for natural remedies for my breakouts. When I was a teen I suffered from acne, then it went away. I had amazing skin until my late twenties which seemed to happen overnight and the acne came back. I now suffer from breakouts, redness and trying to get rid of the scars. Doctors wanted to put me on a high dose medicine, and everyone has an opinion as to why I have acne.To be able to find natural products that help has been amazing.

I use these a couple times a week but not every night.

The face wash is something that I had to get use too. It doesn't lather and it doesn't foam so i immediately thought it's not working. I also didn't get the burning feeling from it so I thought it must not work because my face wasn't burning(great logic, I know). You simply wet your face, I use a exfoliating cotton round from CVS and wet it with product and apply it all over my damp face. Then I brush my teeth,dry shampoo my hair, and then rinse my face.

I usually use the toner on different days, but I have not had any issues with dry skin. I just try to let me skin breathe and not use a lot of products on it.

The toner is simple, I just put it on a cotton round and swipe all over my face after it's been washed. Then I follow it up with a moisturizer and spot treatment if I have anything to treat.

Tell me what natural products have you been using? Anything you think I should pick up?

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Argan Cleansing Oil

Bear Naked Wipes

Argan Lip Balm Full Size

Pure Argan Oil

This has been the best 500 pt perk they had to offer in awhile. You get a full size Argan Lip Balm that is an $18 value which is an amazing deal. If you have read my blog for awhile you will know that my favorite makeup wipes are the Bear Naked Wipes so I am happy to have a small pack for my purse.

I will be doing full reviews of everything at another time. I was just happy when this came in the mail last week!

I put the Lip Balm and the Oil on my nightstand and will let you know how I like it!

Have you tried any of these products? What were your thoughts?

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$49 at Sephora.com

Super Saturated High Gloss in Theodora-bright red cream

Eyeliner in Zero

I had originally thought these palettes looked pretty boring, and didn't give them much thought. Then I saw some great posts about them and thought maybe I should give them a try. So after basing my purchase on swatches from other beauty blogs, I went with Theodora.

The colors are more amazing in person than I thought they were going to be. They are creamy,rich and just beautiful shadows.I am also loving the Super Saturated Lip gloss, not just the shade but it has a great texture and lasting power.

I know some people weren't happy that you got Zero eyeliner instead of Perversion. I am not a fan of Perversion so I will take another Zero any day.

There is not much else for me to say this is an amazing palette! Have you picked it up yet?

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This lovely little box was waiting in my mailbox when I got home today!

Bio Infusion Volume Comb (GMO and PNA free)

TRESemme Split Remedy Shampoo

Studio Beauty 2 Classic Ties

Bio Infusion with Keratin Shampoo and Conditioner

Fekkai Shampoo and Conditioner

A book of coupons

Now this was something I went online and ordered from my Walgreens receipt back around Christmas time. So as you can imagine when it arrived I was like this is neat, but where did it come from. I had forgotten all about it.

It was nice that they included a full size comb, and 2 hair ties that are not travel sizes. For a free package I would be happy with anything but they did well. I remember when I went to sign up for this package they had sold out/out of the Makeup Box and the Skincare Box. So I am excited to see what everyone else ends up getting. Let me know what you get!

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St. Tropez 'Wash Off' Instant Glow Body Lotion

$18 for 5oz from Sephora.com

Blend a dime size amount onto skin, I used the product on my arms.

Notice a nice subtle glow from just a small amount,and one application.

I was sure to use a body scrub in the shower before applying this. I used a pair of gloves and blended this all over my arms and hands. I did not have a build up on my fingers,or elbows. It gave me a nice healthy glow, and I was very impressed. This was just a sample size that I received as a gift from Sephora. I will be picking up the full size because I love how this was just hassle free.

This washed off easy and did not leave in layers like a lot of fake tanners. You gradually get lighter, but this all comes off in one shower. It's almost Spring and I know we all want to have that beautiful glow to us. Try this product, they have several different tanning products. Give it a try and let me know what you think!

I also think this would work great in my kit, so I will have to try it out on a client and let you know!

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Essence 100% Splash-Proof Eyeliner Pen -$2.99

Nice dark black line, easy to control the thickness

Nice thin tip

I love ♥♥ most of the products I have picked up from Essence and you can add this one to my list.

I like that it glides easily over your shadow, and it really does stay without smudging or wiping away. It doesn't transfer onto my lid throughout the day either.

I have payed a lot more than $3 for liners that promise to not budge and let me tell you, they do.

If you find yourself at Ulta or wherever Essence is sold pick up this liner!

Have you tried it? What's your favorite drugstore liner?

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Reading Material

Getting set up!

Small Ulta Haul

My natural product preview

Face of the Day

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Roller ball $19 at Ulta and Sephora

What they say:

Notes:
Belladonna, Incense, Apricot, Honey Drops, Tiger Orchidea, Jasmin Sambac.
Style:
Empowering. Mysterious. Fabulous.

What I say:

I love Lady GaGa enjoy a little craziness in my life :) I have a lot of perfumes so when I can I always buy the roller balls or travel sizes. This is the first of its kind being a black liquid that is invisible once it hits the skin. I love it, it has an amazing scent that lingers nicely. I keep it in my purse and touch up before I go out, and I have heard a lot of great compliments.

I saw recently on Sephora's website that the now offer a body lotion and shower gel set. I think that would be something I might have to own. I do love my bath products, and nighttime rituals!

Have you tried the Lady Gaga The Fame Perfume?

What perfume or body spray should I pick up next?

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I use this as a spot treatment a few times a week, it will dry up any active zits.

4fl oz for $5.99 at Earthfare or Heritage Store.com

Peppermint Teatree Sole Therapy from Purple Prairie

Yes to Cucumbers Towelettes and 98% Aloe Vera by Jason

I have been loving using natural products, and finding fun new things that I wouldn't have normally bought.

Here are my thoughts on each product!

1.The Zit Whisperer-

This is a great product for drying up any active breakouts. It works amazingly well, and that leads to me wanting to lather up in it when I get a break out. Do Not DO THAT, you will be super dry, and that is not cute heh. It's a think gel like product as you can see in the picture. The smell isn't great, but it goes away after application.

2.The Heritage Store Rose Petals Rose Water

This is a great product, I use it for many different things. I use it on a cotton pad and wipe my face with it to help tone my skin. I spray it on my face before makeup as a setting spray.I spray it in my hair after my dry shampoo on second day hair. It leaves it smelling like roses, literally! Some people may not like the scent of roses but I adore it. My husband and many people have mentioned how great I smell and that is all I have on. Now a lot of you beauty lovers may own Mac's fix plus with rose water. I owned that and it was roughly $22 for 3 or 4oz. This product does the same thing, but you get way more and it's natural. Go check out their website and see where you can pick it up! You will love it.

3.Peppermint Intensive Sole Therapy by Purple Prairie

I love to put this on my feet,especially my heels after a long bath and before bed. I put it on my feet, put on fuzzy socks and call it a night. It has kept my feet soft throughout this cold,windy winter weather. It smells great, and really works without all the chemicals and additives.

4.Yes to Cucumbers Facial Towelettes

I picked these up at my local Kroger grocery store for $2.99 on clearance. They work really well and do not burn my eyes. They take off my waterproof eyeliner and mascara. They do not break me out, and leave my skin feeling refreshed, I assume that's the cucumbers. Unfortunately, for those of you who are buying Yes to Cucumbers or Yes To! any products they are no longer cruelty free.You can add them to the list of drugstore brands that now sell in China. However, this product worked well for me and if you are looking to try something new out, I would suggest these!

5.98% Aloe Vera by Jason

This is a product that most people associate with Sunburns or just burns in general. You use it to heal the skin, and that is what I use it for. I use it on my acne breakouts because it naturally helps heal the skin. I have noticed a lot less scaring of the skin since I started using this. I put it only on the affected area and have not noticed any breakouts, or irritation to the skin. It doesn't have a strong scent, and I use it nightly without any pore clogging issues. Please don't buy the commercial ones that have fragrances,and additives in them they will not work the same. I tried Aloe Vera before and the bottle said Pure Aloe Vera and it broke me out, I read the ingredients and aloe was about sixth down the list of ingredients.

So what natural products are you loving?

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$8 anywhere Burt's Bees is sold!

I got this product on sale at my local Kroger grocery store for $2.99 and had $1 coupon for any Burt's Bees hair care product so they basically paid me to take it heh.

I didn't know what to expect with this because a lot of natural products just do not work for me. The quality is just not behind the product, and my hair doesn't look any different. The first few times I used this I was not a fan just because it wasn't this thick creamy "conditioner" product I was use to.

I then decided to stop comparing it to the Aussie 3 minute miracle or any other conditioner and just use it. I was wasting a lot more of the product than needed because with a lot of conditioners I use a lot. This is not needed when you use this conditioner just a quarter size through wet hair worked good for me. I paid special attention to the ends of my hair and I did enjoy this conditioner.

I do not know that I would say its $8 good, but I am glad I tried it. If you have natural hair with minimum damage I think you will LOVE this. I dye my hair a lot and its treated with heat more times than not. I am always looking for a natural, cruelty free conditioner that will save my hair.

It is not a bad product, its just that I have damaged hair. So if you see this and try it let me know what you think!

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I saw this tag on Small Budget Beauty's Blog and wanted to do it for myself! Go check her out and then do this tag yourself and let me know I would love to see yours!

7 Deadly Sins of Beauty

So here are the questions and my answers

1. GREED- What is your most inexpensive/expensive beauty item?

My most inexpensive is definitely ELF black liquid liner for $1.00 and my most expensive will be my Dr. Lancer skincare line that was Oprah's Favorite this year.

2. WRATH- What beauty product do you have a love/hate relationship with?

Maybelline Color Tattoo's everyone loves them, I wanted to love them. However, I have 5 of them and 2 are great and 3 are duds so I don't like the guessing game.

3. GLUTTONY- What are your most delicious beauty products?

I will say all my Coconut scented stuff is delicious. From the Organix Shampoo and conditioner plus their leave in conditioner. Also just the actual Coconut Oil I sleep with it in my hair, on my feet, I smell amazing :)

4. SLOTH- What beauty products do you neglect due to laziness?

It use to be my night time routine, such as makeup removing, using my skincare treatments. However, I have been doing it religiously for months now so HOPEFULLY I stick with it :)

5. PRIDE- What beauty product gives you the most self confidence?

Foundation or Concealer to help my uneven skintone

6. LUST- What one product are you currently lusting after?

I am lusting after the Too Faced BB Cream that's full coverage. I know it's only $40 but I don't need it I just WANT it hehe. I am also lusting after the new NARS God Created The Woman Set from Sephora. My want list is longer than any other list hehe.

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