Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Stay Fit!

I have been on the hunt for a great, affordable concealer and I have found one worth writing about! I have been trying this one out for about a month now and it has already turned into a must-have from now on! I use this concealer to help cover the dark circles under the eyes and I also use it to help contour around my nose, in between my brows, and around the mouth and chin. This concealer is really creamy and a little goes a long way. I love this concealer because of the texture and because of the finishing look. The end-results after using this concealer is a really beautiful even, flawless look. This is one of the few concealers that I have found that really gives that flawless look that you would see in editorial work. I always look at celebrities and models and always wonder if there is any way to get that look without breaking the bank and I truly believe that I have found it! Here it is!!

Fit Me™ Concealer - Pack Shot
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer
about $5.00

I bought mine at Target, but all drug stores carry this fabulous concealer! I hope you try it out and enjoy! Remember-little goes a long way!!! My next blog I will show you where I put my concealer (which is a lot of places) to really give the illusion of a perfect complexion. I don't do too many makeup artist tricks for an every day look but I always use my concealer tricks every single day because it can really make a huge difference!!

Monday, June 13, 2011

Go Green!- Hair Edition

Hi! I have been so busy and really have slacked off of the blogging but I haven't slacked off of the testing of new products to write about!! I have a lot of new products to discuss but first I want to write about a new-to-me hair care. I was just doing a late-night hair wash and I was using this amazing little sample bottle of Kevin Murphy when I realized, "I need to share this with people!! Not only is this line amazing for my hair and my hair has never looked better but they are doing something to help the environment and they really go above and beyond other companies. This must be talked about!" Every time I use this shampoo, conditioner and styling product my hair looks flawless and I really put less effort into it than usual. These products do everything for you!!! I also can't get over the amazing effort that they put towards protecting our mother Earth! I hope you read, try and enjoy! You can purchase online or go to The Cosmetic Markets!


This hair care line I am about to introduce to you is called Kevin Murphy. Kevin Murphy is a hairstylist who works completely in editorial work. He realized that there were certain needs and gaps in the hair industry as well as a lack of care for the environment in hair care lines. His products are made from renewable and sustainable resources when possible and they are safe for the environment. All his products contain essential oils, plant extracts and natural antioxidants. All Kevin Murphy products are sulphate and paraben free. He is apart of the Climate Project which is a non-profit global organization dedicated to educating the public about the science and impacts of climate change and work towards solutions at a grassroots level worldwide.

HYDRATE-ME.WASH
Kevin Murphy Hydrate-Me Wash

This is a fantastic hydrating shampoo that really helps smooth my crazy, large hair. I was a little worried it was going to be a little too heavy but it is amazing!! This shampoo repairs damaged hair and really helps smooth out hair and nourishes it as well! I love the smell of this stuff too! It's a very light aromatherapy scent to it and I love it! It's not too heavy of a scent but it's amazing for men and women. Luckily me and my husband have the same type of hair and he really likes this shampoo as well. This shampoo, or wash as they call it in Australia, is packed with antioxidants as well so it will really give you hair a great boost of what it needs as well as a beautiful amount of shine. One thing that I really like about this shampoo that really stands out from all the others is that this shampoo contains ingredients that are found in skincare that help smooth lines and wrinkles. Adding this to their shampoo has shown to give your hair a glossy shield and will diminish any signs of damage while smoothing out the cuticle of the hair. This shampoo has bergamot and evening primrose oil which help add and lock moisture in your hair, add antioxidants, and really softens hair. Kakadu plum which has a high concentration of vitamin c which stimulates elastin and collagen to help maintain hair's lustre and elasticity as well as smoothing the surface of the hair to lock in moisture.
---I used it and I absolutely love it!!! I usually have to add a lot of stuff to my hair to make it shine and all I have to do is use this and the Hydrate-Me rinse and my hair shines more than it ever has! Like I said I love the smell, my hair feels light and clean but still looks calm and smoothed down. The shine is unbelievable and I am so pleased with this shampoo!!


HYDRATE-ME.RINSE
Kevin Murphy Hydrate-Me Rinse

This is one awesome conditioner!! It contains micro-algae that will add a ton of shine and radiance to your hair! This rinse also has Kakadu Plum and Primrose Oil like the shampoo has. This conditioner really smooths my hair and adds tons of moisture without weighing it down. This conditioner, like it's shampoo partner, contains antioxidants and really retains moisture in the hair. This conditioner, or rinse as they call it, also has Jojoba esters and shea butter which are a great emollient that helps de-tangle and repair split ends.

MOTION.LOTION
Kevin Murphy Motion Lotion

This is an amazing, light-weight curl enhancing cream. It doesn't make my hair crunchy or have that wet look that I am not too fond of. This curl enhancer helps diminish frizz and enhance curl in your hair. My hair is big, dry, frizzy and kinda curly. It's not a pretty curly it's a crazy curly (it looks very large and messy). This Motion Lotion really helps define my curl to make it look very beach-wavy and completely gets rid of frizz! I don't even have to add any sort of shine and anti-frizz serum to get my dream hair look! Some major benefits that make this stand out are that is really is a great flexible hold, very light and weightless, adds shine, UV protected!!, color protection and contains amazing antioxidants. There are a lot of amazing essential oils in this product like bergamot, patchouli, geranium and sesame oil which all help balance, replenish moisture, protects your hair from free-radicals and adds shine and control.

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