Hello Everyone!! It’s Mid July and I just received my monthly subscription box with Allure Beauty and I couldn’t wait to share it with you guys!!
This box is loaded with the latest trending items in beauty! I’ve been subscribed for a few months and I’m loving it! You can sign up for JUST 10 bucks for your first month and then just 15 monthly! This box comes with full & travel size high end products..and a few BONUS or (sample) items added in each month! I’m obsessed!
HI EVERYONE!! These have been my go to products for the warmer months, they work so well and I absolutely love them.. so I thought I’d share them!!
Thermal Spring Water || This product came in my monthly Allure Beauty Box and I just love it! You can use it as a facial mist to soothe irritated skin – from sun burns, to blemishes and even bug bites! It takes the redness and inflammation right out! It’s hypoallergenic and non-comedogene so it will not clog your pores. It’s seriously a miracle in a can!
Ogx Coconut Miracle Oil Lotion. This product I picked up at Target! It claims to be ulta-hydrating enriched with coconut oil, essence of tiare, and vanilla bean extract. It does leave my skin feeling ultra smooth the whole day! I use in on my entire body after the shower. The only place I might reapply through out the day would be my hands! The scent is Amazing- if you love a nice vanilla and coconut mix. Keeps my skin nice and hydrated in these hot summer months!
Island Vanilla Perfume hair & body mist by Pacifica. This product I also picked up at Target. I’m loving this brand, it’s pretty new at Target! I found this line a couple months ago and decided to try it out. All the Pacifica products are 100 % Vegan and Cruelty Free! This is another refreshing product for the summer. It has such a nice light vanilla scent – alcohol free. I mist it from head to toe- I also use it on my daughters as well and they love it because there is no overwhelming smell. So light and fresh!
Coconut & Hibiscus Kids Extra- Moisturizing Detangler by the brand Shea Moisture. Another Favorite brand of mine! They have a great line of hair products that are sulfate, paraben, phthalates, propylene, mineral oil, and petroleum free! Also cruelty free. I love this product for my girls in the summer months when they’re in and out of the pool. You know how chlorine can do a number on your hair and so can the UV rays from the sun ☀️ It protects, detangles, and moisturizes all in one. Also smells great.. like summertime in a bottle with its light Coconut 🥥 scent!
Coconut Essence Hydro Mist by Pacifica. Once again I’m loving this brand! This is a great product because it’s a facial mist that has caffeine in it for a instant awake feeling! I love spraying this on my face right after I wash it in the morning. It’s like your morning coffee but for your face lol!! It reduces puffiness, reduces pore size and leaves the skin feeling hydrated! Also great after sitting in the sun as an all over face and body mist!
SGX NYC 3 – In – 1 Dry Texture Spray. Ok let’s start off by talking about the scent of this! It’s the perfect clean smelling – (fresh out of the shower) dry shampoo! It has salt sea extract which is great for giving fine hair some texture. I use it not only in between hair washing but also before I curl my hair. Freshly washed hair can be difficult to hold a curl right? So try spraying this onto hair before curling and you’ll see your curls last for hours- even into the next day!
Dove Dry Spray 48 hour Antiperspirant. This is the first time I had ever tried a spray on deodorant! It goes on with out any white residue..so perfect for all those summer dresses and tanks you don’t want to ruin with white marks. Also great to throw in your purse or gym bag- if you need to reapply on these Hot 🥵 days!! It has a light coconut scent ( yes I loveeee coconut) especially in the summer!
Thanks so much for taking the time to read my Summer Beauty Essentials- these really do work great, and I love to share products that I’ve tested and have worked out for me! Happy Shopping 🛍 😉
Coconut Water 💦 Face Toner. I’m obsessed!! So refreshing!
I love these gummies! Theses vitamins are great for hair & nail growth!
I use this before bed after I wash my face! I leave it by my night stand. Keeps my lips 👄 moisturized!!
I keep my go to makeup products in this bag when I’m on the go. Fits perfectly in my purse.
Hask is one of the brands I love when it comes to hair care! There products work great! Smooth and silky hair!
Trying this primer! I love to try new ones, hoping this one works good. Less than $4. Can’t beat the price!!
My go to face cleanser! I’ve used this one for 10yrs plus! I have sensitive skin so I always go for products without a ton of dyes and sulfates. This one is great for every day use. I keep this in my shower 🚿
I’m browning the ground chuck on med/high ( sub ground Turkey for less fat) drain & add seasonings listed in recipe. Turn heat to low & simmer while prepping Salad 🥗
I crushed a whole bag of cool ranch Doritos.
1 Avacodo diced.
1 med Tomato diced.
I bought the already shredded iceberg lettuce ( 1 bag )
Looks Delicious 😋
I was generous with the sharp cheddar.
I also added the black olives- onion & kidney beans
Spring Time is one of my favorite Seasons, and you know what’s funny? It never was! For years my favorite seasons have been summer and fall.. ( I LOVE EVERYTHING PUMPKIN SPICE 😂😂)
Anyway, I’m finding my new love for Spring! The Melting of Snow ❄️ and the blooming buds of trees, and all natures greenery 🌿🌾 I look forward to it all!!
Today was Super Chilly, but so Bright and Sunny ☀️ I didn’t mind the cold so much! These are some of my pics from my Nature Walk 🌿
For my first look, I paired these pants with a basic black tank and this super cozy Salmon colored cardigan, which is perfect if you want to feel cozy and comfortable! It honestly feels like I’m wearing pajamas!
For my second look, I kept on the same black tank and just added a black leather jacket. The jacket dresses this look up with some edge! Perfect for a night out look 🙌🏼
For this last look, I threw on a jean jacket for a casual vibe.. perfect for a daytime weekend look! This is something I regularly wear while out running errands and grabbing that Starbucks lol!!
I hope you guys enjoyed this How to Style & Try On!! Let me know which look was your favorite & I’ll see you in my next post. XO MARIE
Happy Friday! It’s the middle of March already, and the temps here have finally climbed into the 60’s this week! It’s been so nice to get outdoors, I hope you guys have had some nice weather lately as well! We need it!
Latley I’ve been sporting some brighter lip colors for the spring season, so I thought I’d share some of the ones that I’ve seen trending! These nude lippy’s are perfect for daytime wear & the more vibrant colors you can wear on these cool nights!! I’m sure most of you have some similar colors in your collection as well! The prices range from about $4.00 – $9.00 all Drugstore Brands!!
ESSENCE COLOUR BOOST MAD ABOUT MATTE || I LOVE YOU ME NEITHER || seen here
ESSENCE COLOUR BOOST MAD ABOUT MATTE || FUNK YOU || seen here
Hi friends!! I’ve been seeing all these posts and reviews of these Blue Light Blocking Glasses everywhere, I know u guys probably have too!! They come in all different styles and colors.. and they look cute right?! But- do they actually work?
Blue Light Blocking glasses 👓 claim to protect your eyes from the blue light that is emitted from our electronic devices. Whether you’re on your cell phone 📱on your computer 💻 or even watching TV. So what does this blue light do, and how does it affect our eyes?
High Energy Visable (HEV) Light that is beaming from our electronics can be damaging to our eyes.. you can start to feel the strain that’s put on your eyes after staring at a computer or phone screen for a long period of time. (HEV) can cause blurry vision, head aches, and problems with falling asleep – these are the symtoms most commonly reported by electronic users. Longterm exposure can end up in Macular degeneration (AMD) which is an advanced eye disease that affects the retina of the eye. (Scary Right) No Thank You!! I’ve delt with blurry vision my self, after an hour or so at the computer 💻 and I’ve had to take a break and rest my eyes!! But recently, I’ve noticed that these glasess have helped me focus more since I’m not constantly being distracted by the eye strain & blurriness. (Which has been so nice) I’ve been religiously using these glasses for about a month now and I don’t find myself squinting my eyes or having to take multiple breaks to rest my eyes anymore. When I have them on- I can see that the lenses change the tint of my computer and phone screen to a soft warm tone, no more bright blue light radiating into my eyes! I’ts crazy the difference that these glasses really do make. I found this particular pair when I was scrolling through Amazon, for a decent price under $20. Some of these glasses on other sites can get pretty pricey- almost as much as prescription glasses. So when I found these I thought what a steal!! I feel like I want to get one more pair, just to have another to switch to! I have my eye on |this pair| so cute.. I’m a sucker for anything leopard print- Haha! And if they are protecting my eyes..why not invest in another pair!
I hope u guys enjoyed this little review.. let me know if you’ve tried these glasses out before and how they work for you / and if u see any difference!!
Hello Friends! Happy Saturday! Today I’m sharing some of my favorite Beauty & Hair Care products and trying out some new ones as well! All these products listed below are drugstore brands! I’m always a little skeptical when trying new things because my skin is so sensitive, but it’s fun to venture out and try to find “New” favorites! First up, I’ll start out with the makeup products.
This cream contour is a new product that I am trying! So far I can say that I really like it! It’s a smooth & creamy consistency + it’s super easy to blend!! I just contour all the usual areas of my face ( cheek bones, hair line, jaw line + nose) with a mix of # 2 and # 4 then blend by using small circular motions. (Cream contour is great when you want a mosturized and less drying look)
I’ve also been trying this MILANI CONCEAL + PERFECT foundation this week, another great find!! I’m loving it. I would say it’s medium to full coverage. This foundation also works to conceal any discoloration under the eyes as well. I go in with a brightening setting powder under my eyes to set the foundation in place.
MILANI CONCEAL + PERFECT 2-IN- 1 FOUNDATION + CONCEALER || seen here
Next I have a Primer and a Setting Spray that I am trying out!!
This primer has a nice pump for easy application, with a consistency of a moisturizer or light lotion. It doesn’t have that silicone feel of most primers that I have used. It has a light clean smelling scent – and it goes on smooth!! I use one pump on the back of my hand, then dab the product on my face + blend!
Photo Focus Primer Water || seen here || I have to start out by saying that this Setting Spray smells Amazing!! If you are a lover of coconut 🥥 scents, you will love this! It’s light and refreshing. I use this after I have my whole face done (before my mascara) (I use about 3 sprays for my entire face)
Lastly I have some hair care products that I’ve been loving for a few months now!!
Shea Moisture || leave in Conditioner || seen here
I’m loving this leave in conditioning treatment!! I use it on my hair and my daughters. We always use it on wet hair before brushing, spray into the palm of your hand (about 3 sprays) then distribute thoroughly through ends. (avoid root area) Then brush and style as normal!! It leaves your hair feeling silky smooth without any sticky or greasy residue.
NOT YOUR MOTHERS NATURALS || Leave In Conditioner || seen here This is another leave in conditioner that I love! This one is great as a detangler and gives great softness to your hair as well, but more affordable. I love this one for my daughters when they have tangled hair.. it works like a dream!! Gives them silky smooth hair!!
L’Oréal Paris Elvive || seen here || This is a great conditioning treatment for your hair! I’ve used this for a while now, and every time I use it I love it even more! It leaves my hair feeling so smooth and silky with out a heavy weighted down feeling. It’s great for a once a week deep treatment!
FREEMAN DRY SHAMPOO || seen here || Can you tell I love coconut 🥥 scented products lol!! Aside from the scent being Amazing..this product works great! It does the job of keeping my hair clean in between washing! I’m usually an every other day hair washer, so this product is great for days when I need a refresher. I use this by sectioning my hair and spraying at the root (keeping the nozzle about 4 inches from my head) focus on where ever you part your hair, the sides around your face and the nape of your neck. All the areas that tend to get oily the most. Then take your fingers and work the product into your hair at the roots!! Simple! You’ll feel refreshed all day!
I hope you enjoyed my list of beauty and hair products that I’ve been really loving!! Once I find something that works good, I definetley stick with it! Have a great Weekend everyone and I’ll see you in my next post!! XO Marie
Marie Lynn 