Current Skincare Routine

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Recently I have been paying more attention to my skincare and have found some products that have helped my skin tremendously. I have really sensitive skin but it’s extremely dry, so it can have a bad reaction and dry patches over night.  I have found these products to really maintain clear skin and not cause me to break out in a rash.

  1. Clinique Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm – I use this to remove my makeup and y’all it is so easy.  You take a tsp. size amount and massage it into your face and all of your makeup just comes right off!
  2. Tula Face Cleanser – I first heard about this from Katey at Chronicles of Frivolity, it is a probiotic cleanser so it balances out your skin and it’s also paraben free. Also you can use the code FB20 for 20% off the total or the code TULA15 for 15% off, I am not sure if they have an expiration date but those are two codes I found recently snd wanted to share!
  3. Toner – I switch between this toner and the Clinique one, I just ran out of my Clinique toner the other week.  This toner is from the drugstore and has helped prevent breakouts on my face.
  4. Silver Powder – I have been loving Mario Badescu products ever since I tried their drying cream for spot treatment.  I use this powder about twice a week just around my nose and in between my eye brows, it clears out clogged pores and draws out any impurities!
  5. It’s Potent! Eye Cream – it is never too early to start using eye cream, and this one from Benefit helps reduce dark circles under your eyes (which is always a good thing). Plus I have had this jar for at least 2 months and it doesn’t look like I have ever used it so this will last you a very long time since the price is a little steeper.
  6. Ultra Repair Cream – I LOVE First Aid Beauty, they are one of my favorite less expensive higher end skin care lines.  They offer a lot of variety in their products based on your skin type.  I typically stick with their hydration line since I have such dry skin. I have used their moisturizer and sleeping cream before and I just recently picked this up after my face went through a patchy period.  You can also use this on your body as well since it has a more body butter texture to it. I am eyeing the 5-in-1 Bounce Mask for my next FAB purchase!
  7. Flower & Tonic Mask – this has become one of my favorite mid day masks lately.  It smells SO refreshing and leaves my skin just feeling super clean and tight.

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Favorite Summer Lips!

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Since it’s summer I need something quick & easy that will add some color to my lips. I don’t wear a lot of eye shadow and have eyelash extensions so I really have to play up my lips.  The Coloupop lippie stix are some of my absolute favorite for everyday, and these 6 shades are the ones I gravitate to the most.

  1. Lumiere – This is a matte shade with a dusty mauve pigment.
  2. Tiger – This is one of there new sheer shades with a plum pigment.  Don’t let that scare you, the sheerness makes it look more like a lip stain.
  3. Juice Bar – This is one of there new sheer shades that has become my go to lately.  It is described as a cool tone berry pink, it looks like your lips but better.
  4. BYOB – This is another one of there new sheer shades, and it is more of a fun hot barbie pink to have for those girl’s nights out.
  5. Frida – This is a satin shade with a nude pink pigment. The best way to describe the satin finish, you can rub your lips together and they will glide smoothly.
  6. Fancy – This last lippie stix is a satin shade which is more of an orangey pink, it is perfect against tan summer skin.

The best part about Colourpop’s lippie stix, they cost $5 and will last you for months. It is an amazing price for an amazing product that is comparable to many higher end items.  If you have used Colourpop lippie stix before, what is your favorite shade?

xoxo, hales

 

 

Bando Planner

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How cute are the Bando Planners?? I joined their VIP list so I could have early access because I have been wanting to purchase one of their planners for over a year now.

The planner starts in August, so is has been sitting on my desk for the past month taunting me.  I am happy to announce that I have since started to use it and I couldn’t love it more!

The planner is broken up by month and includes fun artwork in the beginning tab. Each tab has a full month view, and then the weekly view following.  Bando includes notes pages for each month, I use these to write out my blog post ideas and goals for that month.

If y’all want to check them out I linked my exact planner here: http://www.bando.com/collections/agendas/products/ban-do-17-month-large-agenda-lady-of-leisure

xoxo, hales