9.19 Product Reviews!!

Its been too long my friends!! While I've been away, I've been trying some AMAZING products that I can't WAIT to tell you all about!!!

Tarte Scrublet

Tarte Scrublet

Tarte has come out with this amazing little exfoliation product! You can use any cleanser you please for an extreme clean feeling without the feeling that you've rubbed your skin raw. Great for my sensitive skin friends who still need exfoliation! I also love taking this with me on vacation to keep my skin glowing!! 

Tarte Maracuja Oil

Tarte Maracuja Oil

The benefit of Maracuja Oil is that it is high in fatty acids, which is essential for rejuvenation and evening out the skin tone. AMAZING for anti-aging, those with super dry skin, or those who just want a brighter complexion. This specific brand has a dropper so you get the exact amount you need each time. I put a few drops on before I moisturize and I only use it at night! This is because our skin rejuvenates itself at night, so why not give it an extra boost!! After one use, my skin felt healthier and looked brighter the next morning!! Highly recommend!!

Tarte Frixxxion Stick Exfoliating Cleanser 

Tarte Frixxxion Stick Exfoliating Cleanser

As you can see, I have quite a Tarte Problem. It's hard not to! This is a 3 in 1 product; It cleanses and exfoliates, or you can use it as a charcoal mask!!! I use this one about once a week right now and it really detoxes my skin. However, I would not use this more than 2 times a week! Over exfoliation can cause an over production of oil and acne. Still an amazing product to have on hand for my oily skin friends and acne prone friends!

Bare Minerals Bare Haven Soft Creme

Bare Minerals Bare Haven Soft Creme

When I saw BareMinerals came out with a skincare line, I knew I needed to try it. After using the Bare Haven Soft Creme, I don't think I'm going to be able to break away from using it! It's lightweight but not too light to where I have to pile on more. Seriously one of the best moisturizers I've used. They have 3 other types available as well. The one that I currently use is better for normal/ combination skin.  Get it, try it, love it. 

Philosophy Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash

Philosophy Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash

I purchased this to have on-hand for a once in a while deep, deep exfoliation. As we approach a season change and the weather can't decide what it wants to do, it take a major toll on my skin. If I use this, I make sure I don't exfoliate 5 days prior or at least a week after. Yes it says gentle enough to use everyday, and you can try if you would like, but I highly recommend just once in a while! It really does give an amazing clean. If you want to use this as a dual exfoliation, get the Tarte Scrublet and use that with this cleanser. It's basically your own at-home dual exfoliation treatment!!! If your are interested in learning how to do this, I will be making a "How To?" post soon on at-home dual exfoliation treatments and what you will need!!

That's all for now!! Hope this helps and if you have any questions please contact me!!! 

Make good Choices!!

Scar Trial week 1 (6.28)

Hey Y'all!! Its been too long my skin-a-holics! I've had an unusual morning. My dog fell out of bed flailing and ended up scratching my eye pretty bad. No stitches, but the ER doctor did end up gluing it. she said I would have a scar after it healed and Im taking this as an opportunity for a little skincare experiment! Vitamin E oil is extremely good for helping the skin heal and help reduce the appearance of scars! I have my Vitamin-E infused products and Oil ready to go! Every week I will post a progress pic to show you.

Pre- glue

Post glue

The Products I will be using morning and night. 

Cleanser: Earth Science A-D-E  Creamy oil Cleanser

Toner: Coconut Water Toner

Eye Cream: E.L.F illuminating Eye Cream 

Trader Joes Vitamin E Oil

Moisturizer: Derma- E Vitamin-E 12,000 IU Creme

Alba Botanica SPF 30 

If you have scarring some things to remember are the sun is your worse enemy. The sun will darken the scar making it more visible and all the vitamin E skin care in the world won't do anything unless you protect the scar with sunscreen repeatedly throughout the day or protect it with certain clothing.

Coconut oil

I've been a little late on the coconut oil band wagon! I did not understand how it could be used for so many different things. I have only tried it as a hair masque but can I just say this has changed my life. So my hair is very damaged from color i had done over a year ago. Its just a hot tangled mess all the time. I wont be chopping off my hair any time soon so my stylist told me about using coconut oil. Here is exactly what I did!

1) completely brush through hair and get out all knots and put a towel on my back so i wouldnt't have dripping wet hair. 

2) get the damaged portions of my hair completely wet. I didnt do all the way to my scalp, just about half way. 

3) Completely douse the wet portion of my hair with coconut oil. not just a little amount but i mean completely covered in coconut oil. 

4) brushed the coconut oil through my hair with my fingers.

5) put my hair in a bun still with the bath towel around my shoulders for about 30 minutes. 

6) hopped in the shower and washed my hair with my Paul Mitchell Awapui Shampoo 2 times then conditioned my hair

7) After I wash my hair I always put Avedas Smooth Infusion Nourishing styling creme and a few drops of Vitamin E oil then just let my hair air dry.  

8) Had my life completely changed by some coconut oil. Your welcome. 

Best eye make up remover!!

Did you know you can also use vitamin E oil as eye makeup remover?! I use Burts Bees mama Bee oil. I've been finding make up removing cloths aren't that great for getting all my mascara off. Put a few drops of Burts Bees Mama Bee oil on a cotton round and it breaks down the toughest mascara! Get it anywhere Burts Bees products are sold :)

My at home spa FAVORITES

If you love baths as much as I do then this post is for you! I have a few products that I have to have on hand and I hope you try them and love them as much as I do!!

     

Dr. Teals Epsom salt and bubble bath soap

Dr. Teals is essential in my at home spa session routine. They have different types like lavender for relaxation or a detox/ energizing one and I love them all. Epsom salt  has many amazing benefits from not only helping relax muscles but also can help calm your nervous system, balance calcium levels, help with joint pain, and help you reach that beloved deep sleep.  go pick up some dr. teals at Target, Walmart, CVS, pretty much anywhere!

Bath Bombs

Here in Richmond we have a store called Lush. Lush makes the most amazing bath bombs you will ever see!! They even have glitter bath bombs which are really fun! I dont recommend using bubble bath with them because then you can't see them "explode" and trust me, you'll want to see it. 

Body Scrubs

https://ladyburg.com/collections/body-scrubs/products/whipped-sugar-scrub-ocean-rain

A friend of mine got me this body scrub called Ocean Rain from a store in downtown Fredericksburg called Ladyburg. I've fallen in love with everything about it. My favorite thing is it doesn't just rub my skin raw like most body scrubs I've tried. When I rinse it off my skin feels exfoliated AND moisturized. If you're ever in downtown Fredericksburg i highly recommend picking up some!!

Oils

My favorite oil to add to my baths is a vitamin E oil from Trader Joes. I also add a few drops of this to my moisturizer at night! Vitamin E is great for anti aging. Its never too early to do a little anti aging every once in a while! 

 Life is too short so just take a deep breath and let your body and mind relax into a nice warm bubble bath with your favorite candles. You deserve it!!

Recently.

My life recently has become busy. Not in the "working all the time" kind of way... but in the Im getting married to my best friend in less than 2 months!! Ive also come out with a cover video of James Bays 'Let It Go'. Between seating charts, bridal showers, memorizing lyrics, vocally recording, music video recording, writing for future projects, and working I'm the busiest I've ever been! Im keeping on my Skin Care routine and trying to drink more water instead of caffeine which is really difficult. Why am I telling you al about my life right now?! Well if you haven't noticed I haven't posted as much lately because of this! Tackling everything at once is impossible. Im taking on what I can so I don't lost my sanity!! Regardless, I'm Still always your Esthetician so please come to me with any questions you have about your skin or a product!!

Review post 4.11.16

Hey beauties!!! So I've been trying a few products I'm in love with. This post will be a little different because I'm including 2 make up products I've recently tried from Tarte that are not only a good price,  but have also been AMAZING on my skin!!

Tarte has recently come out with a skincare line and I could not be more excited!!! So far I have only tried the Deep Dive Cleansing Gel and I think I've found my summer cleanser. This cleanser makes me feel refreshed and hydrated without feeling dried out since its a gel cleanser. AND can I just say this entire bottle was only 25.00?!! For this quality skin care product I was falling in love so hard with Tarte. Remember, gel cleansers are best for oily to normal skin types! So if you have dry skin this is not the product for you. I am DYING to try their Rainforest of the Sea Moisturizer and their Rainforest of the Sea Boosting Mist! When I do I'll let you know! 

The next product from Tarte I want to give some love is their Rainforest of the sea Water based foundation. Now, when  I first heard water based i immediately thought it was going to be an extremely watered down foundation. I even asked one of the Sephora girls if the taste foundation would be better over Urban Decays Naked foundation. Im not a make up person, I'm just a healthy skin person so I honestly had NO idea! She informed me the taste foundations are more natural and much better for your skin! At only 25.00, I was completely sold. 

The final product from Tarte I want to completely brag about is their Tartelette 2 Eyeshadow palette!! I NEVER post about make up. Im not a make up artist in any way. I know how to do the basics and thats it. Ive tried many pallets before but this one took me by surprise. All these colors go together so its very hard for me to mess up which I haven't by the way ;) They have such good pigment and go on so smooth...not to mention these products are also non harming to your skin!

I know how this looks...all Tarte products she must have gotten paid to post this from tarte themselves. Not true at ALL!! All my posts are from my own personal experience without any sway from the companies. everything I review, I try. Make good choices my skin-a-holics!!