October 2011 Hits and Misses

Already time to do my October Hits and Misses?! This year has flown by.



Products mentioned:

MISSES
Chanel Perfection Lumiere Foundation
Albolene Moisturizing Cleanser
Sally Hansen Triple Strong Nail Fortifier
SallY Hansen Dry Chapped Hand Cream
MAC Studio Moisture Tint SPF 15

HITS
Neutrogena Deep Moisture Hand Cream
Burt's Bees Lemon Cuticle Butter
Mandom Beauty Age Care Cleansing Lotion
Lush R&B Hair Moisturizer
Physician's Formula Shimmer Strips Cream Gel Liner {Brown}
Eucerin Everyday protection Face Lotion SPF 30
Maybelline The Falsies Black Drama Mascara
Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara
NYX Blush {Raisin}
Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush {Exposed}
Revlon Colorburust Lip Butter {Creme Brulee}
Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter {Cotton Candy}
Smith's Rosebud Salve

Retail Therapy

Trying to kick start my blog again! Not sure how much time I will have to update, but I'll make a concerted effort :)



Products mentioned in my most recent haul:
Bare Escentuals bareMinerals Heal & Conceal
Mandom Express Eye Makeup Remover
Organix Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo
Sally Hansen Triple Strong Advanced Gel Nail Fortifier
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer {Light 10}
NYX Round Lipstick {Snow White}
MAC Studio Moisture Tint SPF 15
Sephora Perfecting Cover Foundation {Sample}
Ren Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask {Sample}
Stila Prime Pot {Taffy}
Smith's Rosebud Salve
Josie Maran Organic Argan Oil
Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes! Mascara
Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush {Exposed}
Bare Escentuals bareMinerals READY Eyeshadow Quad {The Truth}

Feather Hair Extensions??

I got feather hair extensions! My mom and my sister (she got them too) helped put them on. I was inspired to get them by Kandee Johnson. I'm sure you all know who she is :)

Anyways, you can see the feather hair extensions in the video, so have a look-see! Also, here is a list of all the products that I featured in my Face of the Day:

Products mentioned for my FOTD:
Dr. Young 2p Pearl Brightening Balm SPF 35 PA ++
UDPP
Urban Decay Naked Palette (Virgin, Sin, Naked, and Buck)
MAC E/S (Mylar)
NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Powder (Sunny)
Sonia Kashuk Hidden Agenda Concealer Palette
MAC Fluidline (Blacktrack)
MAC Chromographic Pencil (NC15/NW20)
MAC Penultimate Brow Marker
Maybelline One-by-One Waterproof
NYX Blush (Angel)
Milani Minerals Blush (Luminous)
Shiseido The Makeup Accentuating Color Stick (S6 Champagne Flush)
L'Oreal HiP Jelly Balm (Delectable)

What do you guys think of feather hair extensions? Have you tried them? How did they work out for you?

I hope you all have a wonderful day!
x Lauren

Haul (MAC, BB Creams, and more)

Products mentioned:
MAC Mineralize Satinfinish SPF 15 NC25
Selena Eture Cotton
Kai Eyebrow Razors
Vess Towel Cap
Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream No. 23 Natural Beige SPF 42 PA +++
Missha Signature Real Complete No. 23 Natural Yellow Beige SPF 25 PA ++

Have you guys ever tried BB Creams before? What kinds do you recommend?

March 2011 Favorites (Hits & Misses)

"Hits" mentioned:
- Borghese Presto Fast Dry Top Coat
- Essie Topless and Barefoot
- Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Pink Whisper
- La Roche Posay Anthelios SX SPF 15
- Kose ClearTurn White Hyaluronic Acid Masks
- MAC E/S Soft Brown
- MAC Naked Pigment
- Stila Artist's Inspiration Palette
- CG Professional All-in-One Waterproof Mascara
- Milani Liquif-eye Metallic Eye Liner in Black
- MAC Blacktrack Fluidline
- Milani Minerals Blush in Luminous
- Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
- Uha Concentrated Milk Candy :)

"Misses" mentioned:
- Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
- Revlon Super Lustrous in Just Enough Buff
- MAC E/S Carbon


Let me know what your hits and misses were this month!

x Lauren

One more try at blogging! + New Sunscreen

I've been so on and off with blogging (I've had other blogs before). I can never seem to keep up with it as much as I would like. April is starting tomorrow, and my goal for the month is to at least make 10 posts. I think part of the reason I'm not a very frequent blogger is that I don't have a very good quality camera. I have an "Okay" on, but I need a new memory card because all of mine are full U_U. Enough with the excuses, today's blog is going to be about a new sunscreen I bought yesterday. And here it is:

I'm aware that this is a "baby" sunscreen. One thing that I find interesting about the sunscreen industry (for lack of better words) is that they label sunscreens with "baby sunscreen," "sports sunscreen," "for face," "for body" when the all contain the same--or VERY similar--ingredients. It's a marketing technique. If you do a little research you'll find this too.

Anyways, this is Banana Boat Baby Tear Free SPF 50. This is the first sunscreen spray I have ever tried. What I like most about this sunscreen is that it is effortless to apply and you don't feel it on your skin at all. Also, it does not have Oxybenzone (a controversial chemical sunscreen ingredient)! Nearly all sunscreen sprays contain this ingredient which is the main reason why I've never had a spray before. I was in the market for a sunscreen for my body since I don't have one. The weather is getting quite warmer and the sun is staying out for a lot longer as the days go on. So in order to prevent sunburn and also to protect my skin and keep it in the best shape possible... I picked this up! ^_^

What are your favorite sunscreens for the body?

x Lauren

MAC Haul!

Sorry for the poor quality picture (it was taken with my phone). I went to MAC the other day and here's what I picked up :)

1) Naked Pigment

2) Mylar eyeshadow

3) Naked Lunch eyeshadow

4) Soft Brown eyeshadow

5) Club eyeshadow

6) Margin blush

7) Impassioned lipstick

From the new "Jeanius Collection"...

8) Pink Cult blush

9) Penultimate Brow Marker

I'll post swatches soon (when I get my better camera to start working again! haha

What have you picked up from MAC recently? Any suggestions on what I should pick up next?