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It's been a while since I share a beauty haul with you all. I decided to pick up a few new products I had been eyeing to test them out and see if they perform as people claim.
The thing about beauty products is that despite of great reviews, they can be either a hit or miss for some because not all formulas work the same in each individual. Not to mention all the influencers that would say basically anything to rate the A+ just for the sake of an incentive.
For the Sephora Haul I purchased the following products:
For my NYX haul I only got these two products:
- Belif On-the-glow hydration travel kit: This is a nice a little travel set, but I also got it because I was curious how good this brand performs on combo skin. So far so good. No breakouts. Really enjoying the night mask and eye cream.
- Lancôme Mini Glam Lashes On The Go Mascara Set: I needed a new mascara and saw this little great deal. Comes with this tiny and super cute backpack. Not as big as you would think but it can fit a cellphone and a few other things. (Sold out Online)
- HUDA BEAUTY #FauxFilter Luminous Matte Buildable Coverage Crease Proof Concealer: As soon as it came out I knew I had to try. I had been on the search for a new concealer. Lately I've been wearing the Elf Hydrating Como Concealer but I feel like I need more coverage. This one can be layered up but on first application it's very lightweight. I will wear it a few more times to form a better opinion. I have only used it on no makeup days only on the eyes. I have yet to see how it looks on a fuller glam. I will update this section once I have tried it a bit more. So far so good though. I got it in the shade Sugar Biscuit 3.5 Neutral.
- Too Faced Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick: I was looking for some mauve toned matte lipsticks since I ran out some older ones I had and saw these on sale so it was the perfect score. I have yet to use them on the lips but they seem smooth and buttery upon swatch application. I really like the colors I chose. I got shade So Into You and My Type.
- Innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 36: This is a very affordable sunscreen, I needed something lightweight and that didn't have a white cast, so far it's working. I'm not sure how this performs under make-up yet but it's been great for these hot summer days with little to no make-up.
- Lip Lingerie XXL Matte Liquid Lipstick: Been looking for a nude lipstick that doesn't make me look washed out. The sales person recommended the shade Hot Caramelo and I really like it! The formula on this lipstick is amazing, it's matte but not too drying and I wore for a very long day and managed to stay put. I really recommend this product.
- Thick It. Stick It! Brow Mascara: I'm always on the search for a brow product that minimizes my time doing my brows, I'm just not a brow person but I have some little areas that need a little extra care. I usually prefer the Benefit Gimme Brow Mascara but this one seemed interesting and on the cheaper side. This product really holds your brow for that look people are going for these days. It also contains a tint, I got mine in the shade 07- Espresso. The only thing is I'm very peculiar with my brow products because I feel like most brow products lean warm so I kinda don’t like brown looking brows but pitch black neither. I feel like some higher end products have that neutral brown-black shade that just looks amazing on me, that's why sometimes I'm very selective, but this is a great little product.
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| Sugar Biscuit 3.5 Neutral |
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| L-R: Hot Caramelo - So Into You - My Type |
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Have you tried any of these products? Which would you like to try? Leave your thoughts down below with your favorites! =)
Sometimes we just gotta escape the noise of everyday and simply be surrounded by the quiet, by nature. Sometimes that's really all we need to reset. El Gallo Ecolodge is the ideal place to restore balance.
I had the opportunity to spend a day over there with some of my team mates, and it was such a lovely experience. You get to be in touch with nature as well as having delicious food made out of all the fresh herbs found in the location. You can schedule a weekend and stay in the cabins they have available or just reserve a day pass like we did. I really recommend this for a weekend stay If you're around the area. El Gallo Ecolodge is located in El Cupey, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
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For some time now, I had a lot of curiosity about this technique and what it claimed to do. I figured it was only for skin exfoliation but little did I know that dry brushing can be even beneficial to your health.
For the past months, I've been noticing a bit of dryness on the skin to the point I would use so much lotion, I thought maybe I wasn't using one that was very emollient. I started to read up about dry brushing and decided to purchase this one from Amazon since I had no luck finding the right one in town for this task.
I started to do this a few times a week prior shower for about 5 minutes each time. So what you want to do is go by sections in circular motion applying some pressure. At first I was concerned if it was going to be harsh but other than a minor redness, it dissipates right away.
What is Dry Brushing?
Dry brushing was practiced as part of the ancient medicine system Ayurveda in India. Known as Garshana, which translates from Sanskrit as “to rub,” this practice involves using a bristle brush or gloves over the entire body in order to help stimulate lymph flow, improve detox, exfoliate, and increase circulation.
What are the Benefits of Dry Brushing?
- Helps detox our skin from toxins
- Improve appearance of cellulite
- Reduce stress
- Stimulate lymphatic system
- Exfoliate skin
- Improve circulation
After a month of use I can see such an amazing difference, I compliment the brushing after bathing with a dry oil by Doctor Spa with olive oil and coconut which has improved the look and feel of my skin. It's softer, more radiant and I almost feel like the skin around my stomach looks more toned lately.
I also love doing this weekly because it sorta relaxes me, like more blood flow throughout the body. I can't rave enough about this.
Have you tried Dry Brushing? Leave a comment down below with your experience or favorite brush to use.
I don't know what it is about purple that just gives me these futuristic vibes. Pantone's 2022 color of the year is called Very Peri and I think it suits this year as we are each day one more step ahead into the future.
From NFTs, Metaverse and Cryptocurrency, there's no doubt in my mind we are finally setting foundation for the world of technology.
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