My Daily Beauty Routine

Murad Hydro - Dynamic Moisturizer // Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream (organic)

Eco Tools Brush // Tarte Foundation // Bare Minerals Matte Powder
 // YSL Touche Eclait  // NYX bronzer

 Dior Show Mascara // Stila Eye Liner

This is my every day go-to makeup. I don't really wear a ton, because I don't like the "cake" feeling too much makeup comes with. The only thing I really love to focus on is my eyes, which is why I almost always have a cat eye. I also realized throughout doing this whole process that it's extremely hard to take these pictures yourself while applying, haha. I hope you guys get the gist of it though. I will be doing more beauty/hair tutorials as the weeks go on, and I can't wait to share more of my personal styling techniques with you guys. Happy Wednesday!

Thursday Haul V.5

Warm Vanilla Sugar Body Butter $15 - I love putting this on when my skin is extremely dry because it soothes it without caking on. It is a little bit thicker than most of my other lotions so I save it for those extreme cases. It also smells beautiful, which doesn't hurt either.

Evian Water Spray $3.50 - This is perfect for a day where your makeup is just not looking as fresh. A simple spritz and you're ready to roll. It's perfect to keep you looking fresh even when you don't have time to retouch your makeup.

Depth Body Lotion $8 - Best lotion I have ever smelled in my life! I love how thick this lotion is and how long it keeps my skin hydrated. I originally found this at Whole Foods in their wellness department, and immediately knew I loved the scent. It's pricier in the store, but very worth it, and the smell is sweeter than you can imagine.

Bed Head Foxy Curls $11- A lot of readers have been asking about my hair, and even though a lot of times my hair looks done, I am a very simple gal when it comes to products. I love putting something in my hair, sleeping in it and then waking up in the morning and touching it up. This stuff smells great, and doesn't make my hair crunchy which is very important.

Big Sexy Hair Root Pump Plus $13.50 -Another go- to product for my curls. I love love love this stuff. It's perfect to put in my hair right before I run out the door, by the time it dries my curls are bouncy and look like they were curled with an iron. I love this stuff, a must have for those with waves!

(cheapest online prices used, online compared to in store is a huge money saver, do yourself a favor and do some research before buying any products! Also, all opinions are my own, no products were endorsed for this post)

Thursday Haul V. 4

Hey guys! It's been a few weeks, I decided I want to do Thursday Haul posts only once every few weeks since I don't normally buy new products every week. I am really excited about today's products because they are definitely some of my favorites to date! Hope you guys enjoy the post and remember if you have any recommendations leave them in the comments!

From left to right:

Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream -- $15

This stuff is amazing, and smells delicious. I got a facial last week and the woman used this on my eye circles. It reduces puffiness on the spot and leaves your skin feeling moisturized and glowing. I have used a few under eye creams and this is my favorite thus far. The coffee bean smell is intoxicating. 

Ole Hendriksen Truth Serum -- $48 

This product I received as a sample from one of the Sephora goodies they send when you accrue points. I really love Ole Hendriksen products so I got a little gift bag full of his creams and serums. This one is my favorite because it can be used with sensitive skin, and leaves your skin smoother than ever. It also has a scent which makes it soothing to put on before bedtime.

Beelove Care & Repair Balm -- $4

Since we are on the topic of soothing scents this amazing chapstick offers that and more. It's mixed with beeswax, cocoa butter, mango, sweet almond, Vitamin E, and rosemary so your lips stay hydrated all day long. When the woman applied this on my lips during the facial I was floored by how great it smelled. I bought it immediately following my appointment and have not put it down since! 

Origins Sensory Therapy--Peace of Mind -- $12

This cream is to be used between the temples, on the back of the neck, and earlobes for instant relief from headaches. Lately after my long days of staring into a computer screen, headaches are more common for me. This cream helps eliminate the headache right on the spot with its mint scent. It's also made with all natural ingredients so you know you're getting only the best!

Palmer's Cocoa Butter Swivel Stick -- $3

Where do I even start with the cocoa butter swivel stick? I started using this in college and it's been my go-to lip stuff since then. I absolutely love it, I love the smell and it leaves my lips tasting like chocolate! I am a huge fan of the Palmer's cocoa butter brand (including lotions) and I usually get the most comments when I take this out to use in public. "Is that a glue stick?!" It may look like one a little bit, but trust me, it will soon be your favorite too. All my friends use it now and they agree that it's the best! (not to mention it's huge so it lasts a while)

All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thursday Haul V.3

So Thursday Haul has been on hiatus for the past two weeks, but after giving it some thought I want it to be a day when I post pictures/reviews of not only beauty products, but also other products I have been trying out and what I think about them.

Floral Crown- Urban Outfitters $20

I just bought this the other day and I can't lie, I am pretty excited about it. I love how big the flowers are and I really love band it came on. It's well made, and the color is perfect for Spring, I can't wait to wear it with a sundress this spring/summer!

Iconemesis - Win one here! (Buy here)

I am really excited to be giving away one of these awesome phone cases from Iconemesis. I love the design and I also really love how unique these cases are. Here are some of my favorites: one, two, three , and most of the cases are also 20% off right now, so go check them out!

Miss Jessie's Products

I was really excited about these products, and even though my hair isn't extremely curly, it's definitely got a curly-wave to it which needs some serious TLC from all the treatments throughout the years. I love the way these products smell and how my hair feels after using it, I may actually purchase the full products to use from now on.

Poppin Iphone Amplifier- $10

We received this little speaker from IFB con and after giving it a whirl, I LOVE IT. I am the girl who's always singing no matter what I'm doing. It helps amplify the sound coming from your phone which normally only reaches a certain volume. It's cute, lightweight and perfect on the go!

Thursday Haul: V.2

Hey guys, here's another installment of Thursday haul. I wanted to open up the comment platform to see if you guys had any suggestions of products I should try out. If it's something I think I could use, I will definitely look into it! Hope your week is going well!

Dove Chamomile Go Sleeveless: $4.79

Ah, deodorant. The thing no one really talks about. Whatever, we all sweat, that's life. I LOVE this stuff. Not only does it smell amazing, but it works throughout the whole day. I was using another Dove product and it actually stopped working for me, so I switched to a scented one and it keeps me sweat free-all day!

 Bare Minerals Matte Powder: $27

I have been a huge fan of bare minerals for a long time now.  I use their matte powder and it's great for skin that tends to get oily after a day of makeup. My skin feels so much smoother when I apply this and it gives me an overall glow.

Moom Wax Strips: $15.44

Another thing people don't talk about---WAXING. Ha. To be honest, I usually get my eyebrows threaded but  these strips are perfect when you don't have time to make it to the salon and you can do it yourself in the privacy of your own home. It also comes with a tiny bottle of oil to put on your skin after you pull the strips off and your skin turns red, which definitely helps the irritation.

Paul Mitchell Thicken Up: $16.25

I don't know what to say about this product. I've been using it for a week now and to be honest, I don't know if it really makes a difference for me. It's supposed to be a "styling liquid" that smooths hair out and leaves an overall "thicker" feeling. It helps out with the smoothness of my hair, but I don't think I would personally buy the product again.

Bed Head Masterpiece: $13.88

I really love this hairspray, it's definitely the only one I use every time I curl my hair. I like that it doesn't make your hair feel greasy or crunchy. It's a little on the pricier side if you buy it in the store, but amazon has it for a great price, and it lasts a long time!

Bed Head Superstar/Queen For A Day: $12.38

This stuff is pretty awesome as well. The only downfall of this product is that you can over do it if you don't brush it through your hair well enough. It's great for volume, but you really need to style your hair to feel the full potential of this product, otherwise it can make your hair greasy.

Thursday Haul

Hey guys! I am trying something new today, and something I hope you guys will enjoy. As some of you may know I am a huge Sephora fan, but also a huge fan of trying new products, especially beauty related. I wanted to start posts like this to give you guys a little bit of an insight as to what products I use on a daily basis, and what I like/dislike about them. I surprisingly get a lot of questions regarding my makeup and beauty routine, so I think this will be a fun feature to add on every week. Hope you guys enjoy, and let me know if you have any questions or have any suggestions of products to try! 

Tarte Maracuja C-Brighter Eye Treatment- $38 
This is one of my new favorite products. I love the packaging, and I also love how smooth and thin it is, I think that's important for an eye cream. I haven't been using it very long but so far I have noticed a slight difference in my under eye circles. 

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12- Hour Full Coverage Foundation -$38

This is coming from someone who never wore foundation, I LOVE THIS STUFF. It goes on smooth, blends in nicely, and definitely doesn't leave you with that "cakey" finish most foundations do. I went into sephora and one of the people working there actually helped me find one to fit my skin tone, I think this definitely helps when you don't know what you're looking for.

Tresemme Dry Shampoo-$5.29

Before buying Tresemme I was using PSSST dry shampoo, and I didn't really see much of a difference to be honest.  I probably use this product about once-twice a week depending on my schedule and it definitely makes a difference on those days when I need an extra boost. Only downfall is it turns your scalp white until you brush it through.

Sugar Rose & Sugar Fresh - $50 (pack of three)

I got these two little lip treatments as samples in my last sephora order and I really love them! The one on the right is more of a lip protector while the one on the left is the slight tint of red, which isn't over powering in its color. I definitely think I would buy the full size of these two lip treatments and I am happy I got them as a sample to try out first!

Smith's Strawberry Lip Balm - $7

This was a complete impulse buy. Sephora definitely knows what they're doing when they put all the cute stuff by the register. I am not much of a lip gloss girl, but when it's based on more natural ingredients I definitely don't mind trying it out. Most of the other lip glosses I have tried end up drying my lips out.  This balm smells delicious and doesn't dry your lips out at all, it also helps that it comes in the cutest vintage inspired container. I love it! 

What products have you been using lately?