Dry shampoo why?

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Birchbox is here!!!!

So I just recently became a birchbox subscriber and today I got my second box. I'm not gonna lie I've been babysitting the mailbox everyday since I got the email that said it had shipped waiting anxiously, so now that it's here I can't wait to share all about it. I got some great stuff this month and am so absolutely excited about all of it.

Acure Organics Day Cream
Last month I got a product from this same brand that was an exfoliator that was a little harsh for my skin but I am so excited to try out this cream. I haven't used it on my face yet but squirted a little out on my hand and so far I'm pretty happy with it. It is a nice thin cream and not heavy which is always good for a day cream. It went on silky smooth and has a great light citrus scent and I can feel a nice softness on the area of my hand I applied it.

Harvey Prince Ageless Liquid Loofah
I got a Harvey Prince perfume last month that was amazing and the smell of this body wash is equally amazing it makes me want to hop in the shower immediately just to get the full experience.

Macadamia Professional Healing Oil Spray
This was the special option sample that was offered this month and I chose this specifically with my daughter who has super curly hair in mind to help tame and control. The smell is absolutely heavenly and the oil is nice and light perfect for helping to tame unruly hair.

Real Chemistry 3 minute peel
I was just talking to my husband about wanting to do a face mask earlier today and I got this peel in my box so I'm feeling a bit of a skin indulgence night coming on.

Temptu highlighter in Champagne Shimmer
I love highlighter and use it daily in my makeup routine so for tomorrow's makeup I will be substituting my usual highlighter for this one to give it a real try.

Overall this box is just a box of happy made perfectly for me!!! Thank you #birchbox

Dry shampoo why why?

Dry shampoo why do you trick me so? You are made by almost every major brand and sold in the $5-50 range depending on which brand you might choose. I've tried several and even some dry powders,  same premise you just shake it instead of spray it, but same difference really. I've tried many of them because I love to get an extra day out of my wash two if I push it. Unfortunately usually I'm only disappointed. Why oh why do u do this to me?  I want to love this product so much. I want to dry shampoo and go most mornings but I just can't get it to work for me.  Maybe theres a trick i need to learn but for now im gonna have to keep on psssing on the dry shampoo. I have however found that on wet hair it makes a great textuizer and that for that last day when you have to rely on an up do to keep it tamed a spritz here and there during styling helps the hair hold the shape you want. But be aware of too much even in these alternative circumstance!

Bailed out by the bathroom cabinet

Ok it's happened to all of us we r getting ready and reach for a have to have product and uh oh all gone. Or even worse we have a major mishap and have no idea how to fix it right before a big date. So here's a few quick fixes to help in a pinch.
1) ok so most of us have tried makeup setting sprays and know some can actually work pretty well especially for nights when we know we might dance all our makeup off. If you reach for your setting spray and it's all gone the next best thing is some good old fashion hairspray. If your skin isn't prone to breakouts than a light mist of regular hairspray even aerosol if you can be gentle on the trigger will work. If you don't over do it it won't get sticky and it'll keep your hard work in place all night.
2) a in a pinch eye makeup remover found right in your cabinet is a little baby oil. A little goes a long way so just get a cotton ball and put a tiny bit on it and wipe off any stubborn eye makeup.
3) this is one of the best kept secrets that I've ever discovered and it's not just for in a pinch you can do this daily. To prevent ingrown hairs especially in the bikini region use a white stick deodorant over the entire area after shaving.  You can do this every time and it will help prevent rasor bumps immediately and if used over time it will also help prevent future ones from  occurring.
4) if you have no brush cleaner around reach for a little olive oil and dawn dish soap. The oil helps condition the brushes and keep them from drying out the dish soap cleans. Simply mix a small amount of both in the palm of your hand or a container, a paper plate works great here, then swirl brushes in the mixture and rinse until water runs clean using fingers to work everything out. Dry upside down if possible.

I can only afford Keystone but I'm always eyeing that Dom

I have a seemingly insatiable appetite for all things makeup and beauty and an equally seemingly empty wallet. I crave, lust after and shop for the products I can't afford while having to work my budget to fit in the things I absolutely have to have. There are a few tricks I've learned along the way though.
Firstly, never be too good to ask for a sample or just try a product out in the store. Often times if you see a product you like at a makeup store or counter u can ask them to give u a makeover with the product so you can see how it looks and works for you.
Secondly, if you can, buy a new product in a mini form. This is good for two reasons. Generally a mini is significantly cheaper than a full size and it's a great way to try something and if you don't like it you don't feel as much guilt for spending a lot on a product you hate. Another perk to this is with some products full sizes are just too big for me I can never use the whole thing and wind up throwing away a half full product.
Thirdly, this kind of piggy backs on minis but often a palette or collection of minis gives you a chance to try multiple things for a price close to one full size product. Another great thing that's out there nowadays is subscription boxes like birchbox and ipsy just to name a couple that send out a selection of deluxe samples and regular samples to you monthly the two I mentioned are $10 a month but there are many more that offer different things for varrying prices so they are well worth looking into.
And one last simple trick to making a makeup addiction work for you is to join the rewards programs of stores or websites you shop the most at if they have one. These are great ways to get discounts, free products, extra samples and perks from places you already love. So they are 100% win win. And it's always an extra win when I've made my addiction work for me.

Labor of Love

Sometimes I feel like putting on my makeup is nothing short of laborious. So many steps, so many products, so much work. For what? sometimes I ask myself. Why do I do this? Then I see how just some liner makes my big eyes really pop. Or how a bright lipstick makes my lips look fuller and instantly brightens my mood. So while those 30 minutes in front of the mirror might seem laborious at 6 in the morning when I really think about how makeup makes me feel I realize I do it for myself. Sure it's nice when someone compliments a perfect cat eye or how everyone always asks how I can pull off a day time smoky eye which is pretty much all I wear lol the truth is its a labor of love because I love my makeup. And of course makeup is always one of my favorite things to play with on a lazy afternoon its the least commitment I have to make for a completely new look and who doesn't love that?!