Hello my amazing beauty stalkers!!
I wanted to do a quick post in regards to my first YouTube video that I posted today! I wanted to share something about my skincare regimen and how it works for me. I am actually using my philosophy products and homemade toner in conjunction with my Olay clarify and cleanse daily scrub. So far, this has worked out for me and I wanted to share it with you as an FYI. I am also working on various topics and welcome contributions. Please feel free to let me know anything you want to hear about! I hope you enjoy my video and find it helpful. Peace and love to all.....Xoxo
I wanted to do a quick post in regards to my first YouTube video that I posted today! I wanted to share something about my skincare regimen and how it works for me. I am actually using my philosophy products and homemade toner in conjunction with my Olay clarify and cleanse daily scrub. So far, this has worked out for me and I wanted to share it with you as an FYI. I am also working on various topics and welcome contributions. Please feel free to let me know anything you want to hear about! I hope you enjoy my video and find it helpful. Peace and love to all.....Xoxo
Hello to my gorgeous stalkers and I hope you are having a lovely St. Patrick's Day full of love and laughter with those you make you smile!! In the spirit of this color induced holiday, I thought that I would let you in on a few of amazing natural skincare tips using something green! I spend a lot of time watching and reading about all sorts of amazing things that can truly keep you healthy and they are usually right in your kitchen cabinet. So without further delay, I want you all to take notice of a little item called Green Tea. It's not just for drinking anymore. Green tea is jam packed with antioxidants that are amazing for the skin. It can be rejuvenating and also filled with anti aging natural ingredients. I have combination/oily skin and really find green tea to be soothing as well as helpful to any acne that I get. You can tons of at home recipes for masks, cleansers, etc all using green tea. I can definitely tell you from experience that it makes your skin feel AMAZING!! So with this in mind I wanted to share a couple of my favorite at home all natural skin recipes that I have learned:
1) Green Tea Toner:
I learned about this from amazing makeup artist and YouTube Guru Leesha aka @xsparkage and it works beautifully.
1 part Apple Cider Vinegar
1 part Witch Hazel
3 parts green tea
Mix them together and place in a bottle that you can just use for everyday as an after cleansing toner. It revitalizes the skin and also helps with blemishes. I can't live without it.
2) Green Tea Ice facial
I learned from another amazing makeup artist and YouTube Guru Michelle Phan aka @ricebunny.
1 glass of steeped green tea
5 capsules of vitamin E
Once you have the steeped tea ready, poke a hole into each capsule of vitamin E and squeeze the liquid into the green tea. Then mix together. Once mixed, pour contents into an ice tray and freeze into popsicles. Use tooth picks and insert into the centers to be able to pull them out when frozen. After frozen pull one out and rub all over cleansed face. It can be done either in the morning or evening. This is amazing for the pores, it reduces redness and is extremely rejuvenating for the skin.
3) Green Tea facial spritz
This is my last must have and something I always keep in the house. Living in Miami, there is a lot of humidity and heat that can be draining and crazy on the skin. Using a travel sized spray bottle, I just fill it with green tea and keep it in the fridge. If I am going out where I will be in the sun or heat, I will take it and use it to freshen up and spritz my face. This is great for freshening up the skin and helps with controlling oil.
I encourage you all to go online and search for all kinds of at home recipes. Sometimes you can find the most amazing ingredients right in your home. So I hope that these tips are helpful for you all and I wish you an amazing and safe St. Paddy's Day! Let me know of any go to natural recipes that you use.
Thanks for subscribing!!! Xoxo
Hello my beautiful stalkers!!
My wonder for the day is what did we do before there were makeup primers? Of course, we moisturized and then set forward to apply liquid or powder foundation, etc…..
There was a time where we survived without primers, but it was a much oilier unprotected and less hydrated time.
Living in Miami, humidity is a nightmare for everything! It kills your face, your makeup and your hairstyle. It can be hard for those with combination/oily skin during those really humid summer months (but, wait it’s Miami so it’s humid year round). :) Floridians dream of those two days a year when it’s cool outside and they can enjoy and beautiful blowout and matte skin! Don’t get me wrong the summer can be fun and enjoyable when at the pool or the beach. You just have to go with the flow and adapt accordingly. This includes your beauty routine! No matter what, the most vital thing no matter where you live is: ALWAYS use sunscreen or makeup with SPF. I thought I would share some of my all time favorite primers with you. There are so many to choose from and I know that I am leaving out some of my favs, but these are right now, some of my go to primers that have really done well for me. I have combination/oily skin and really can have a challenging time when finding products for my face. It can be anything from a cleanser to our current topic, primers.
**Please note that these are great for all skin tones and pretty much all skin types**
Everyone’s skin is different, so take in consideration that these work great for me and I wanted to share them with you. Please feel free to comment and tell me any tips or brands that you love!! Let’s get on with my top five:
Below each item, I am including the information from the brand and where it can be purchased.
Top five Primers
1) The Present by Philosophy
this multitasking formula feels lightweight and functions as a foundation primer, colorless skin perfector, skin barrier protector and oil-free moisturizer.
features & benefits
- helps minimize the appearance of fine lines and pores
- leaves skin with an airbrushed finish
- natural antibacterial benefits
$25.00 USD for 2oz. philosophy.com, sephora.com & QVC.com
2) Vapour Stratus Instant Skin Perfector / Stick Solid
Vapour’s most revolutionary offering: a 3–in–1 moisturizer, primer, and no-color foundation. Give your skin the Vapour glow with Stratus.
Vapour’s Light Reflective Technology immediately perfects the appearance of your skin— you instantly appear younger and refreshed. Use Stratus Instant Skin Perfector alone or under either Atmosphere Foundation formula for a flawless finish.
Made with 70% Certified Organic ingredients and 30% natural mineral pigments & vitamins. Stratus nourishes skin with Organic Pumpkin and Papaya complex, essential fatty acid rich Organic Evening Primrose, essential amino acid Lysine and skin supportive silica. Stratus is infused with Vapour’s face specific infusion of anti-inflammatory Frankincense, antioxidant Tulsi and moisturizing Lotus flowers.
All the performance of a luxury moisturizer and primer with none of the silicone or chemicals!
Comes in two shades:
Shades (Both shades go on clear.)
Stratus 902 is for skin with pink undertones.
Stratus II Gold 903 is for skin with yellow or olive undertones.
Stratus 902 is for skin with pink undertones.
Stratus II Gold 903 is for skin with yellow or olive undertones.
3) Sratus Soft Focus Instant Skin Perfector / Liquid
Vapour raises the bar for performance and purity with Stratus Soft Focus. A velvety variation of Vapour’s revolutionary original 3–in–1 moisturizer, primer and no-color foundation. Soft Focus balances all skin types, including combination and oily skin. Soft Focus leaves a smooth base for color makeup application while achieving a natural soft satin finish.
Vapour’s Light Reflective Technology immediate perfects the appearance of your skin— you immediately appear younger and refreshed. For a flawless finish use Stratus Instant Skin Perfector alone or under any Atmosphere Foundation.
Made with 70% Certified Organic ingredients and 30% natural mineral pigments & vitamins. Stratus nourishes skin with Organic Pumpkin and Papaya complex, essential fatty acid rich Organic Evening Primrose, essential amino acid Lysine and skin supportive silica. Stratus is infused with Vapour’s face specific infusion of anti-inflammatory Frankincense, antioxidant Tulsi and moisturizing Lotus flowers.
All the performance of a luxury moisturizer and primer with none of the silicone or chemicals!
$44.00 USD for stick version / $54.00 for liquid
www.vapourbeauty.com, www.ShopNbc.com
4) NP Set Pre-Foundation pore perfecting primer
2-in-1 Formula
The same benefits as our original Pre-Foundation Primer Set formula with additional mattifying ingredients to minimizes the appearance of pores. Prevents foundation absorption. Perfect for oily skin.
The same benefits as our original Pre-Foundation Primer Set formula with additional mattifying ingredients to minimizes the appearance of pores. Prevents foundation absorption. Perfect for oily skin.
Soybean Oil
Easily absorbed and leaves the skin smooth
Easily absorbed and leaves the skin smooth
Pomegranate Extract
Super antioxidant provides skin protecting
Super antioxidant provides skin protecting
Green Tea Extract
An antioxidant that contains anti-inflammatory properties
An antioxidant that contains anti-inflammatory properties
Vitamins A, C & E
Fight against free radicals while boosting the skin’s ability to retain moisture.
Fight against free radicals while boosting the skin’s ability to retain moisture.
Akai Oil
Powerful antioxidant, rich in essential fatty acids; Omega 3,
Omega 6 and Omega 9, provides protection against environmental damage, anti aging and revitalizing properties
Powerful antioxidant, rich in essential fatty acids; Omega 3,
Omega 6 and Omega 9, provides protection against environmental damage, anti aging and revitalizing properties
Flaxseed
Skin-soothing properties for all skin types
Skin-soothing properties for all skin types
Paraben Free
Natural preservative, ideal for those who are sensitive to synthetic preservatives
Natural preservative, ideal for those who are sensitive to synthetic preservatives
$26.00 USD for 1.0 oz.
www.npsetcosmetics.com, www.target.com, Target Stores
5) Phillips Milk of Magnesia
Applied with a cotton pad before foundation, it controls oil and is long lasting. It is also very economical for everyday use.
Pricing ranges between $5-7 USD depending on size of bottle ‘
Can be purchased at any drugstore and /or grocery store
I hope this was helpful to you and thank you for subscribing! Xoxo
Hello to all the beautiful people!!!!
This is my own little disclaimer to those interested: I am NOT a makeup artist, hairdresser or anything like that. I am not licensed, but I am knowledgeable and have researched, studied and worked on pretty much everything in the beauty field. I am a makeup stalker and am always learning about the next big thing. I have several favorite brands, high end and drugstore and can pretty much write about any subject. I love your support and thank you for being here. So remember that there are no haters, only motivators. These are my opinions plain and simple. This is an open forum, so please feel free to participate and ask questions.... <3 <3 <3
This is my own little disclaimer to those interested: I am NOT a makeup artist, hairdresser or anything like that. I am not licensed, but I am knowledgeable and have researched, studied and worked on pretty much everything in the beauty field. I am a makeup stalker and am always learning about the next big thing. I have several favorite brands, high end and drugstore and can pretty much write about any subject. I love your support and thank you for being here. So remember that there are no haters, only motivators. These are my opinions plain and simple. This is an open forum, so please feel free to participate and ask questions.... <3 <3 <3
This is a little off topic of this blog....
I just want to ask that we all take a moment today and pray for those in Japan. Pray for them to get all the help they need and to find a way to recover from this tragedy. It is just a reminder of how short life is and how much we need to enjoy every moment. Xoxo
I just want to ask that we all take a moment today and pray for those in Japan. Pray for them to get all the help they need and to find a way to recover from this tragedy. It is just a reminder of how short life is and how much we need to enjoy every moment. Xoxo
This is a blog that has been long time coming.....I am a writer at heart with a love for knowledge and a passion for all that is beautiful! I live for my family, friends, music, and movies that serve as the basis to keeping me smiling. This blog will have it all, fun, laughter, fear and most of all the desire to learn about any and everything. There are no stupid questions and definitely no hesitations. I am myself, honest and true. I live for the 80's and still feel like I am in a John Hughes movie. I believe that true love and true beauty come from within ourselves. Only when we feel that, can we seek and find beauty and love inside others. In my world, we will talk about it all, makeup, nails, hair, skin, body and all that comes from beauty. All randomness is welcome as well. I welcome all haters, because they serve as motivators and cannot harm me. The more people talk about you, the better you are. I will allow you to see the real me and my thoughts. Reminding those nay sayers, that always said "maybe I would be a lot prettier if I lost weight.", Pretty is a state of mind, in the eye of the beholder. To quote the TLC song, "Unpretty":
"You can buy all the make-up that mac can make
But if you can’t look inside you
Find out who am i, too
Be in a position to make me feel so damn unpretty"
This blog will show the true meaning I believe behind beauty. I will have makeup, hair and skincare reviews. But most of all I will asking for opinions, suggestions and forums that would be beneficial to subscribers. So I hope you are ready for a fresh take on a common subject, buckle up and enjoy the ride!!!
But if you can’t look inside you
Find out who am i, too
Be in a position to make me feel so damn unpretty"
