Monthly Favorites March 2016

Hey guys today I am sharing this months favorite products. I do have a lot of individual post on some of these products so I will be linking those so that you can read more about them.

Let's get started....

My first favorite has been this Morphe brush set-692 it's a 10-Piece Set. This has been such a great set for me. I've used the heck out of it. I truly do enjoy it. Read all about it by clicking here.

Sticking with the theme of brushes here is another Morphe set. It's the 12-piece Black/White Travel set. Read all about this one by clicking here.

Next up is the RCMA No-Color Powder. This has been added to my holy grail status products quickly! Check out my post about this one here.

Next is the Mario Badescu Spray. I love this SO much that I am almost done with my first bottle. It is inexpensive and lovely. Read about it here.

We have finally made it to the products I haven't made specific blog posts about. It's not because I don't love these products it's because I wanted to really share them with you guys here in my monthly favorites. I have VERY sensitive acne prone skin. I've heard that this Organic Apple Cider Vinegar can help with that. Honestly I tried it for the heck of it and let me tell you, the results are amazing! All I do is dip a q-tip after shaking it and apply it before going to bed and the next morning it's either gone or highly reduced. First thing is that this STINKS to high hell but hey I deal with it because it's that good. Now this isn't just to be used for the acne purpose this product has great reviews for many many purposes. I will let you guys google it. I just wanted to share how it's been working out for me.

This is another product that made it into my holy grail status after just one use!

I found this picture on pinterest and it's the perfect example of how this works and the benefits of it. Notice the organic apple cider vinegar ;). Guys this is by far the BEST mask I have ever tried. Better than my most expensive masks. I use this once a week and it does an amazing job. I HIGHLY recommend it. You will not regret it.

Ok guys last but certainly NOT least is my newish night time face moisturizer.

I purchased this at Sephora and it has done wonders for my skin. I love the smell the consistency and how my skin looks in the morning.
This product is  $43 but worth every dime.

What it is:
A night cream that helps skin wake up radiant and refreshed.

What it is formulated to do:
Put dullness to rest. This night cream is fortified with a system of time-released resurfacers, minerals, moisture-rich replenishers, and vitamins C, E, and H to refresh and support naturally radiant morning skin. Relaxing aromas lull you to sleep and dry, dead layers slough away leaving skin looking bright and feeling refreshed.

Ok guys that does it for this months monthly favorites. I hope you can find products like I have that you love and can share with me. I hope you try out some of the products that I suggested as well.

Thank you SO much for stopping by.

Morphe Brushes 12-Piece Black/White Travel Set

Hey guys so today I have yet another Morphe Brush set review. I purchased this set and the ones from my last post at the same time but they each deserve to be discussed individually.

This set is normally $49.99 on the Morphe website. But it is currently $24.99 I however got mine on Hautelook.com for a steal of a deal of $16.00

Collection Contains:

• Pointed Liner Brush - A delicately thin brush with a precise point to apply liner with the desired effect.
• Angle Liner Brush - Excellent for tracing and exaggerating eye liner, and especially fabulous at crafting a winged effect.
• Concealer Brush - The beauty tool needed to hide imperfections and blemishes.
• Pencil Brush - Delivers precision application along the lash line, blending in the eye crease and dimensional shading on the lid.
• Tapered Blender Brush - Magically blends transitional colours on the lid, as well as applying highlighting products to the upper and lower brow bone.
• Round Blender Brush - Incredibly blends eye shadow creating a luscious effect.
• Angle Blush/Contour Brush - Applies blusher magically whilst also proving to be necessary addition to a contouring set.
• Foundation Brush - Application of base makeup is simplified with this incredible brush.
• Bronzer Brush - Bronzer is buffed onto the complexion with complete artistic control due to this sensational beautynecessity.
• Duo Foundation Brush - Stipples the foundation creating an immaculate base.
• Powder Brush - Beautifully buffs the product across the complexion.

Details:

• Powder Brush 6.5" (Bristles: Sable)
• Blush Brush 6.5" (Bristles: Sable)
• Flat Foundation Brush 6.5" (Bristles: Synthetic)
• Angled Shadow Brush 6.5" (Bristles: Sable)
• Flat Shadow Fluff Brush 6.5" (Bristles: Sable)
• Blender Brush 6.5" (Bristles: Sable)
• Chubby Shadow Brush 6.5" (Bristles: Sable)
• Blender Fluff 6.5" (Bristles: Sable)
• Concealer Brush 6.5" (Bristles: Synthetic)
• Detail Shadow Fluff 6.5" (Bristles: Sable)
• Lip Brush 6" (Bristles: Synthetic)
• Angle Liner Brush 6" (Bristles: Synthetic)

Here is the deal with this set, it's just as amazing as the last two Morphe brushes I reviewed.
Morphe offers quality brushes at such affordable prices!

Bottom line you can't go wrong with Morphe brushes, they have quickly become some of my favorite brushes of life!

Plus look how cute my set looks in my room ☺

Have an amazing day/week my peeps!

Morphe brushes SET-692 - Black 10-Piece Deluxe Brush Set

Hey guys I wanted to talk to you guys about this set I purchased a little over a month ago that has been a new favorite of mine.  You can purchase this set on the Morphe website.
This set retails for $89.98 and is currently on sale for $44.99 I personally did not pay either of these rates because I purchased them on Hautelook.com. I got a killer deal of $25 for the full set. Every once in a while Hautelook has awesome prices and I highly recommend you guys sign up for their deals.

This set contains:
10 Full size essential makeup brushes for both eyes and face, presented in a black, snap close, storage case.
Faux Ostrich

– Flat Bronzer Brush: 6.5″ length
– Angle Blush Brush: 7.25″ length
– Soft Fan Brush: 6.75″ length
– Eye shadow Fluff Brush: 6.5″ length
– Precision Eye shadow Brush: 6.5″ length
– Blending Brush: 6.5″ length
– Crease Blender: 6.5″ length
– Smudge Brush: 6″ length
– Crease Brush: 6″ length
– Bullet Crease: 5.5″ length

All brushes: wooden handle, metal ferrule, synthetic bristles

These brushes are all amazing and I HIGHLY recommend them! They blend your makeup and eye shadows like a dream.

I am also very happy to report that after washing mine it did not shed one bit. I am so glad that I got my hands on this set and I can see myself getting a lot of use from them.

Thank you so much for stopping by today guys, it means the world!

Plan with me: Weekly Layouts for the Erin Condren Life Planner

Hey there guys! Today I have my pre-pen planner pages to share with you guys!

This first week is my "flower fairies" They are a bit big and take up a lot of space but I couldn't pass them up. They are so cute!

This next week is my robot theme. I will usually do a theme on my pages and I really like how this layout turned out. It looks so much better in person. You'll have to take my word for it.

I am in love with this layout. I love the rainbow star washi and all the St. Patricks stickers. 

I love this spread so much!

My last spread in case you can't tell HA HA is my Easter theme. 

I can't get over how early it is this year but ya know what, it's ok by me ☺.

There you have it guys, all for weeks of this month's layouts.

I am still really loving to plan, it helps me stay super organized.

Please let me know if you have a planner and want me to check it out.

Have a great rest of your week!

XOXO

RCMA No-Color Powder is it worth the hype?

Good morning and Happy Monday my peeps. So today we are discussing if in fact the RCMA No-Color Powder is worth the hype?....

And in two words HELL YES it's worth the hype! There is a reason why this keeps getting sold out. It gives you such a beautiful and silky smooth appearance.

RCMA No Color Powder

RCMA Loose Powder is a staple in the industry and should be apart of every pro makeup artist's kit. There are powders for all occasions. RCMA Powder will keep your foundations set and dry without "caking".

It claims to be the perfect universal setting powder for all skin types. No-Color Powder contains absolutely no pigment no perfume, no fillers and will never alter your foundation shade or natural skin tone. It will set your makeup with a flawless finish that won't cause flashback. 

3oz Powder comes in a shaker bottle $10
10oz Powder comes in a round jar  $20
The RCMA website sales it but it is temporarily out of stock.

Ingredients:
Talc and Silica

PROS

- finely milled
- translucent
- does not settle into fine lines
- not drying
- very affordable
- no scent
- it will not alter the color of your foundation
- will not reflect light in photography
- it makes you look flawless
- safe to use

CONS

- packaging
- lack of oil control
- not available locally
- can be messy to use
- the packaging looks cheap (but honestly I don't care about that part).


Over all this is an amazing product which explains the hype. This product isn't new by any means but it was brought to light recently by many Youtubers. Guys trust me it's worth the $.

Thank you so much for stopping by today.

Have a fabulous week!

Plan with me March 2016

Hey guys what a jam packed month this will be. The most exciting for me is SPRING! I love spring I am beyond over winter! Good riddance! ha ha

This is my busy yet cute monthly layout! As you can see I've incorporated St. Patrick’s Day, Easter and the beginning of spring! I wanted to incorporate some bright fun colors and super cute stickers of course. 

Do you guys have a lot going on this month? Do you guys have planners like me? Share it, I'd love to check it out.

Thank you so much for stopping by today, I know it was short and sweet but I love getting to share my post pen decorated layouts. I have a bunch from previous months if you get bored and want to check them out. 

Have a fantastic day!

Sexy Mama the Balm Anti-Shine Translucent Powder

Hey guys I wanted to talk to you a little bit today about this product I picked up recently. I have a ton of foundation setting powders but I was looking for something smallish that I can carry around in my purse to touch up during the day that wasn't going to add more coverage than what I already had on.
I decided to get this guy and it's pretty cool.

This is .25oz
and retails for $20 I purchased mine online, click here to check it out.

It's claims:
Powder your face without a trace. This sexy formula uses revolutionary, tiny, oil-absorbing spheres to remove dreaded shine, leaving you with a soft, matte finish.

Let me start off by saying that not all translucent powders are the same especially for medium skin tones like mine. Some leave a white powdery finish and some can cake up your makeup. This does neither so yay! I love how tiny it is so it's a perfect on the go powder!


I've used this with BB creams, with liquid foundations and even on bare skin and it does a fabulous job at making my skin matte.  It goes on Light and evenly.

Well guys if you are looking for a good setting powder or translucent powder here is a good suggestion.

Doesn't the Balm always have the cutest packaging?
OK guys thank you so much for stopping by today. Have a fantastic week!

Mario Badescu Skin Care Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs & Rosewater

Hey guys today I wanted to talk to you about this facial spray. I'd heard a few guru's talk about it so I wanted to test it out myself.

Description:
Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe Herbs & Rosewater (236ml) is a refreshing, hydrating mist for all skin types.

Created with a blend of fragrant herbal extracts and rosewater, it lightly refreshes skin whilst boosting hydration and relieving dehydrated, tight complexions. Mist it over your moisturiser for a hydration boost or use it to set makeup. It can even be used on dry hair as a light moisturising mist.

Rose Water is known to tighten & shrink pores; Quenches dry skin; Lifts dirt from underneath your pores for cleaner looking skin. 

My experience:
After spraying the spray I can actually feel a tightening affect, nothing harsh or unbearable; after a few seconds the feeling is normal. My skin felt so refreshed it was very nice. Now it did prolong my makeup however my T-zone which is always problematic did get oily as normal but I didn't blot or retouch as much as I would normally. I actually really like this spray, it smells fabulous and honestly is cheaper than most setting sprays out in the market today. 

The price can vary depending on where you purchase it. I got mine at Ulta.  I paid $7 for a 4oz bottle, they even offer a 2oz bottle for $5 which would be perfect for anyone that wants to try it out.

SO all and all guys I recommend it. Let me know if you have any questions!

Thank you so much for stopping by!

XOXO,