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Sephora’s “Paint It Pink” Beauty Box
Sephora’s “Paint It Pink” beauty box contains eight products (three are full size), it’s $40 (retail value is $122) and available for a limited time on Sephora’s website. Now, let’s check out what’s inside the box! The one product that made me want to buy the box is the Beauty Blender ($20). I haven’t purchased the Beauty Blender because of the cost. I have the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge and the BH Cosmetics Studio Pro Beauty Sponge. I really like both beauty sponges and I am looking forward to using the Beauty Blender and comparing it my other beauty sponges. I love highlighters and there is a deluxe…
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Spring Fashion Haul
Spring was definitely in the air this past weekend! Saturday morning I decided it was time to do a little spring cleaning in my closet. As I was looking through my closet, I noticed that I have a nice fall/winter wardrobe filled with leggings, jeans, sweaters, long sleeved tops, dresses, blazers, jackets, scarves and boots and I realized that I didn’t have much of a spring/summer wardrobe. I needed the basics: shorts, capris, short sleeved tops, tanks, dresses and shoes. Let’s just say, I needed a complete spring/summer wardrobe, but I didn’t want to spend a fortune so I set my budget and went shopping! My first stop was Nordstrom…
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How To Start A Walking Program
Walking is my choice for exercise. Walking is fuss-free, there’s no cost, and it’s easy to schedule and if you do it regularly, it reduces the risk of heart disease and can help you burn fat and lose weight. Uphill walks work your calf muscles, hamstrings and buttocks. Downhill walks are great for your thighs, and walking on level ground works your abdominal muscles and lower back. Where to Walk Walk anywhere you like, whether it’s indoors on a treadmill or outside at the park, by the sea or around your local neighborhood. Experiment with different routes that will challenge you with hills and varying terrains. Park your car farther…
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My Must Have Skin Care Products
I live in the desert where the climate is very dry and I need skin care products that not only help keep fine lines, wrinkles and acne at bay, I also need products that will keep my skin moisturized. I have tried many high end and drugstore skin care products since moving to southern Nevada and I have finally found products that work for me and are now my must have skin care products. Listed below are the skin care products I use every morning and evening that provide my skin exactly what it needs: *Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Stress Control Power Clear Scrub I have been using this for…
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What Is Color Correcting?
Color correcting is basically using different colored concealers to cover dark circles under the eyes, redness on the skin or brightening sallow skin. You can find color correcting concealers in cream, liquid and stick formulations. Here is a guide to color correction: GREEN: Minimizes redness. Perfect for rosacea, acne, sunburn, broken capillaries. PURPLE: Counters sallow (yellow) undertones. Perfect for correcting yellow foundations or skin tones. CARAMEL: Counters ashiness. Perfect for medium-dark skin tones, warming golden tones. BLUE: Adds radiance. Perfect for brightening porcelain and fair skin tones. YELLOW: Counters purple or lightens darker skin tones. Perfect for concealing dark circles or purple bruises. PINK: Brightens fair to medium skin tones.…
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Home Remedy For Whitening Teeth
It seems that there are a lot of TV ads about teeth whitening these days. Unfortunately teeth whitening products (whether in form of whitening toothpaste or mouthwash, bleaching strips or trays) are just too expensive and time consuming! Here is a quick at home way to whiten your teeth and not break the bank: mix a 1/4 cup of baking soda and juice from half of a lemon (store unused mixture in the refrigerator in a covered container so you can use as needed). Apply mixture with Q-tips or cotton balls to your teeth and leave on for no longer than 1 minute, then brush your teeth to remove and…
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Applying Powder Before Foundation
Here’s an interesting foundation tip to try that can hold your foundation in place all day! So here’s the trick…you know how we powder our faces after we put our foundations on to set our make up? Try reversing the order! Apply a light dusting of your favorite loose powder to your face after your moisturizer and/or primer then apply your favorite foundation over your lightly powered face! You will notice that your pores and lines aren’t as visible anymore (since the powder helps minimize their appearance) and your foundation will look flawless and last all day! For those of you that have oily skin or oily t-zone, you may…
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9 Great Reasons to Keep Coconut Oil in Your Bathroom
Oil Pulling: Have you swished with coconut oil? Oil pulling is a traditional way to cleanse the mouth of bacteria. Start your day with oil pulling by swishing a tablespoon of coconut oil in your mouth. Try to swish for at least 10 minutes. If you can, swish up to 20 minutes. Wash Your Face: With oil? It’s called oil cleansing. It may sound strange but oil can actually help clean your face. Shave Your Legs: That’s right! Coconut oil is a girl’s best friend when it comes to shaving. If you want baby soft legs, rub a small amount of coconut oil on your legs before shaving. Hair Treatment:…
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What is Co-Washing?
Happy Tuesday my beauties! Here is today’s review on co-washing, so let’s get started! For those of you who don’t know what co-washing is, co-washing is basically washing your hair with conditioner only. That’s right, conditioner! Many shampoos are filled with sulfates and other chemicals that are not good for the hair. The few sulfate free shampoos I have tried left my hair feeling like straw. I was reluctant to try co-washing, but after doing a lot of research on co-washing, I decided to wash my hair with conditioner (I use Tresemme Moisture Rich Conditioner http://go.magik.ly/ml/3bcl/). I was pleasantly surprised! My hair felt soft, clean and combed out easily. My…