Chocolate Masque

Doesn't that title sound yummy?

Yum. By the way, I am using my new camera :) 

Hello! So it's been awhile but I want to talk about a new masque I tried. I actually tried it today :) I'm sure most of you have heard of these masques by Montagne Jeunesse. You can find them anywhere really. I picked this one up at Ulta a few weeks ago. It took me awhile to use it because I only use masque's once a week and I was/still using one my Giovanni (check out that post here). So if I had known that this one smelt so good I would've started using it sooner. So a few things about this companies product: it is cruelty free (BUAV certified) and vegetarian.

Cruelty-free and vegetarian

How awesome is that? Also, it is very budget friendly. Because even when you are on a budget you probably still want to treat yourself and let's be honest, LUSH is an amazing company that also makes face masque's but it isn't ideal for the girl on a budget. Or even if you are new to trying face masque's this is a good one to start off with.

Let me start off the major details of it by saying this: It smells like chocolate. Not like that weird fake smell but actual candy bar chocolate. You can't go wrong with that. Just don't try to eat! I'm sure it doesn't taste like candy. This particular masque is for dry skin/ t-zone. T-zone meaning you tend to break out along the forehead down the center of your face. And of course, knowing me, I didn't look at which type I picked up until I got home. Luckily my biggest issue is in the t-zone. It says to wet face with warm water then apply. Make sure you read the back for what to do because some say to apply dry and some say to apply when face is wet. This mask is supposed to hydrate, deep clean pores and an anti-stress. I can agree that the smell of chocolate is de-stressing. I let it on for about 10 minutes and it got very hard. I personally can't tell if my pores are cleaner perse but I do feel like my face is more moisturized.

A real awkward bathroom selfie. The models did it better. 

This definitely a product that I would repurchase and would recommend to others. It is great for those who are on a budget, trying to/are cruelty-free shoppers, strictly vegetarian product users, or for those that like chocolate. 

Have you tried this masque before or another one like it or by this company? Let me know! I would love to hear what you think or your reviews. :)

Hydroxatone BB cream review

Hydroxatone BB cream

Hello! So recently I had put in an order with Ulta. I had ordered a few things and they were doing a promotion of sorts. The promotion was: spend 'x' amount of money and get a free make up bag full of sample goodies! The samples ranged from make up to moisturizer to shampoo and so on. So it was definitely a deal I could not pass up. One of the sample was Hydroxatone BB cream. (as seen above)

I've never really tried BB cream before. 1) It's a bit on the expensive side 2) I try really hard not to put on layers of make up. My skin will break out if I do. And who wants that? So I thought you know what? It's a free sample I'll try it and see how my skin takes to it. So far no break outs! Hallelujah! It's very light on the skin and hardly noticeable once blended.

Please excuse my vainy hand! This is what the product looks like on my skin (top)
This is what the product looks like once blended (bottom)

It is in medium. I didn't get to pick the color for the products. It definitely suits my skin tone even though I'm never in the "medium" area.
On the back it says it is a multi-benefit formula. The benefits include:
1) Advance anti-aging technology
2) Protection
3) Immediate perfecting coverage

I can not say whether or not the first one is true. I mean I've only been using it for a week. And you know, aging is something that is noticeable over a few years...so.
Also, it has SPF 40 in it. Which is a big deal to me. I'm really into SPF and think more people need to become aware of how beneficial it is. Even if you live in a place that rains more than 365 days a year. You should still put on some SPF.

All in all, I love this product. It's definitely something I would recommend to someone with sensitive skin (or not) and to anyone who just wants coverage!

I hope you enjoyed this review.
Talk to you soon!
Bye

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Alba Botanica Shampoo review

Alba Botanica Shampoo

Hey! Have you ever struggled with shampoo before?  I have and I hate having to go through many brands looking for ones that work on my hair. Everyone's hair is different and therefore not every shampoo is effective. Which means you do have to be patient (something I am SO not good at) and look, look, look! Recently I have made the switch from typical brands, such as, L'Oreal, Maybelline, Covergirl, Garnier Fructis, etc. And have been looking for products that aren't tested on animals. Doing this is not easy. I have a hard time finding things that meet the criteria  So when I came across the brand Alba Botanica (Parent company Haen Celestial which also makes Avalon Organics) I was thrilled to find a shampoo that was cf! For anyone interested these shampoo/conditioner and other hair care products are cf:

• Giovanni
• Dessert Essence   

So the main questions are, does it work? Is it effective? And I'll tell you, the answer is yes! I love this shampoo! It doesn't have many of the harmful chemicals many shampoos have and it really gives my hair moisture and my hair just feels...clean. It doesn't suds up like a lot of shampoo's but that is due to sodium laural sulfate. Ick. I only use it on my roots because I want to target where it's oily, and condition the ends. The packaging is cute, very tropical to me. The only down fall (which it may not be for everyone) is that I find that I have to use a lot. I don't know if it's because I'm use to suds or what. It smells like coconut as well, which is a big plus! It's not a fake smell either. I would definitely recommend  this product to anyone.

Have you tried any new shampoo's, conditioners or other hair care things? If so tell me what you think or if you have made a post link me! 

Macadamia Natural Oil review

Hello! I wanted to start this post off with a big ol' sorry! For many reasons. First, I've been gone for a few days, today's post is short, no pictures or links. My computer decided it was going to over heat and kill the video card. Sad times.The video card is a major piece to make the laptop run effectively and just run in general. So I'm using Skyler's (my fiance) mom's computer and this poor thing has seen better days. So I can't right click or highlight anything...so I'm sorry if my post become very boring and horrible. Please bare with me :) I'm hoping to be up and running with a fixed computer soon!


I've had Macadamia products for quite some time now. I absolutely adore their products! I have the Deep Repair Masque and Healing Oil Treatment and both have worked wonders on my hair. I only use the deep repair masque once a week (it says you can use it twice a week but one time works well for me) I leave it in my hair for about 50-60 minutes to really let it get down to the roots. After that I wash it out and dry my hair and this treatment leaves my hair so soft and healthy looking! Once my hair is mostly dry I run the healing oil treatment through my hair (don't use too much in one area it will make your hair look greasy) it's a great heat protectant for anyone who is looking for a natural one that isn't full of chemicals, and could potentially create product build up in your hair. Most days I just run it through and don't use any heat, it just really helps your hair stay healthy. Both I have made these two last for close to 6 months, then again I don't like over loading my hair with products. Macadamia Natural Oil is cruelty free (how awesome!). Honestly it's definitely a product that is worth trying. I have heard that there are people who are not fond of the smell, but I actually really like it. So if you are curious about the product go check it out! I got mine at Ulta. If you have tried these products leave a comment down below and tell me what you think.

Lush Ickle Baby Bot review

(Image via Lush Cosmetics)

Hello everyone! So I feel as though I'm a bit late on the band wagon for Lush reviews. I've been a Lushie for quite sometime now, thanks to Youtuber Zoella. I don't know how I ever over looked this place but I'm very happy that I have found it and purchased from them. What I really love about Lush is that they are cruelty free and vegetarian/vegan friendly. They are a good company all around. I haven't tried every little thing there, I've tried a few bath bombs, a few bubbles and one face mask. But I love baby bot. Isn't he just adorable? I love the color of blue as well. I've only used half of it because I like to split all of my bath bombs in two to enjoy them longer. Baby bot is their cheapest bath bomb and it is vegan friendly. It smells very fresh. That's the best way to describe it for me. It has a very fresh, spring smell and it left my bathroom smelling good for awhile after. It turns the water blue (not as blue as Big Blue.) It is a great bath bomb for those on a tight budget but want to try out Lush :) 

Tarte eyeliner look

(My eye prior to applying eyeliner)

(My eye with Tarte eyeliner)

(Finished eyeliner with mascara and some eyeshadow)

So I know people have asked what the Tarte eyeliner looks when it's applied. So I decided to take some pictures! One, my camera isn't new and super advanced. It's a basic point and shoot and 3 years old so the pictures aren't amazing quality. Two, I'm no professional at applying eyeliner, it's tricky. And I don't like winged eyeliner on myself (I do like how it looks on other people). Also, my eyeliner is running out sadly so it was a fight to get it to go on both of my eyes so that's also why it isn't the best application ever. But as you can see it gives a very fine line and it is a great eyeliner for people who like to do winged eyeliner! 

P.S: I don't do my water line cause the point was to show the eyeliner on my upper lid.

E.L.F cosmetics tinted moisturizer review

(E.L.F cosmetics tinted moisturizer SPF 20)

Hey ladies! Today I wanted to do a review on E.L.F cosmetics tinted moisturizer. I picked this up at Target for $3 and I had never tried E.L.F before and for $3 it was worth trying. I got one with SPF because it's always good to use SPF everyday to protect your skin. The color I got is Nude. For it's price it's a really good product! It really evens out my skin tone and leaves my skin feeling soft (probably due to the aloe, cucumber and vitamins in it) At first I thought it made my skin "orangy" but after getting used to a new product I realized it didn't. It gives me a very dewy and healthy complexion which I love! Here in Arizona it seems like you sweat all day everyday so when I wear only the tinted moisturizer it doesn't look very good...but that's because of the climate not the product. Also at the end of the day it comes off very easily. I give this product a thumbs up and recommend to everyone to go try. 

Tarte eyeliner review

(Tarte multiplEYE eye liner)

This is definitely by far one of the best eyeliners I have used. It's a liquid liner which gives very detailed lines. It has a defining color and applies easily. Though I do suggest to those of you who haven't used liquid liner before use a pencil liner, try it, become confident and try liquid liner. This eyeliner is from the company Tarte. They are a bit more pricey make up company but their products are cruelty free, high quality and they do not put harsh ingredients in their products. This is an eyeliner that you will not be let down on. 

Bath and Body Works Candle

Pumpkin cupcake candle

I love fall. I love love love it! It makes me think of hot chocolate, lattes, pumpkin carving and bonfires. It makes me feel nostalgic and warm. For me it brings me back to the happiest times in my life. Also, Halloween :)

I'm quite the impatient person so waiting until October to enjoy these things is never on the agenda. I love being able to find anything fall related when I can. So far I have enjoyed three pumpkin things: pumpkin ale, pumpkin pie and this lovely pumpkin candle. I got this candle from my dad. It's Pumpkin Cupcake by Bath and Body works. It smells amazing! Let me make myself clear, it. smells. AMAZING. The description on the back states: Satisfy your sweet tooth with the scent of a freshly baked pumpkin cupcake covered in loads of rich buttercream frosting. If that doesn't make your mouth water, then I don't know what to tell you. It smells like lovely fall baking. I can't really say a lot about it because you have to go smell it. If I could I would put a scratch and sniff on this post but it's not possible. I would love to know what your favorite fall time thing is!

Alba Botanica face scrub

Hey everyone! So today I want to do a small review on Alba Botanica face scrub. First off I want to tell you that they are a cruelty free product. Do you know that you shouldn't exfoliate your face everyday? I'm not a dermatologist but I've talked to many people who have gone through beauty school and they were taught not to exfoliate everyday. 2-3 times a week is good enough (unless otherwise told by a dermatologist). So when you first open it, it looks brown and has a minty smell to it. As you can see in the bottom picture. So it makes me think of mint chocolate, (yum!) I personally have very sensitive skin. So when applying this to my face I have to rub lightly. It has a small amount of "acne grade medication" in it. But after rinsing off my face feels amazing! It feels clean and soft and the minty smell is a good wake up fragrance. All in all, I give this product a thumbs up.


(Disclaimer: I am not sponsored by any company(s) mentioned in this post. All opinions and statements are my own.

Physicians Formula concealer

Hey guys! So I wanted to talk about this fabulous little guy. This is Physicians Formula concealer in light. This stuff is so amazing! It has great coverage and blends very well. I think the color is a slight shade too light for my skin but it was too light or too dark. I think the only down fall of this is that when I was at Walgreens looking at their selection they didn't have much in color variety. There is a perk to all Physicians Formula products, they are cruelty free! How amazing is that? It's a definite buy again product.