Showing posts with label EM. Show all posts
Showing posts with label EM. Show all posts

Saturday, August 13, 2016

Beauty Weekend: Essence Make Me Brow Review

Girl, your eyebrows are on FLEEK. 

These words have never left my mouth nor have they been used to describe those two lines of hair directly above my eyeballs. I have never been the type of girl who paid much attention to her brows, therefore it was super unlikely for me to praise or recognize another girl’s fantastic job of tweezing, plying, shaping, or filling them in to utter perfection.

However, I wholeheartedly believe that eyebrows can make or break a person’s look. Whether they are too thin or too bushy, too dark, too light, or barely there at all, eyebrows can make you go from zero to one hundred real quick.

It took me a long time before realizing that maybe my face would look more defined if I lightly filled in my eyebrows, but everyone knows that the first time isn’t always what you’d expect. I walked out of the house looking like I had two orangey-brown squiggly lines on my face, and that’s when I knew brows just weren’t my thing.

BUT, my mind quickly changed when I discovered tinted brow gel. The less committed I need to be to a product, the better I feel because god forbid I make a mistake, it’s easy to fix. I tried Essence Make Me Brow brow gel in “Browny Brows.” Since this color was a little dark for me, I used a very light hand at applying it, just to give my brows the right amount of coverage. I then buffed the product in using a slightly larger clean brow brush to even out the color.


The applicator is so tiny and precise that it gives you all the power when applying and doesn’t feel too bulky in your hands. The shape and color stay for hours, and the little tube it comes in makes it beyond accessible for traveling and on-the-go touch ups. 

This is one product I would seriously keep with me at all times!

Beauty Weekend Guest Post by Eliza Mantelmacher

Sunday, July 17, 2016

3 Body Washes To Refresh Your Day

There is nothing more satisfying than stepping out of the shower after a long day at work. Sitting at your desk for 8 hours, watching the clock go by slower and slower each minute, breathing in everyone’s lunch at noon, and praying to God you still have some of your FAVORITE body wash left to scrub off the day’s series of monotonous events. Whether you prefer pink and frothy, crisp and fresh, or a musky, unisex scent, these three body washes will change the way you feel about showering. 


If you’re looking for a girly scent, Caress created a line of 3 flirtatious body washes that claim to last on your skin for up to 12 hours-mind blown, I know. 

The scent “love forever” is hot pink with slight speckles of shimmer, which eventually turns into a frothy, cotton-candy colored mass of bubbles (as if you’re lathering up in princess soap.) 

If you’re looking for a crisper, lighter, I’ve never felt so freaking rejuvenated in my entire life feeling, opt for Dial’s Spring Water Body wash

Don’t let the low price tag fool you-this stuff gets the job done and leaves your skin soft, refreshed, and feeling squeaky clean long after your bath or shower. Last but not least, if you want a more relaxing, indulgent lather, 

Malin + Goetz created a warm dark rum body wash that will knock the socks off all your senses. Their amino-acid based cleanser has notes of cedar wood, musk, amber and basically any scent you’d smell on a cool, fall day. 

Enjoy this body wash after a long day or on any night when you just want to relax. Whichever body washes speaks to you, or even if it’s all three, your shower, senses, and skin will thank you. 

#BeautyWeekend #Enchanted Engchik

EM

Saturday, July 16, 2016

#BeautyWeekend: Bumble and Bumble Defines Fabulous Style

Honestly, do you ever relish in the idea of going to an over-the-top hair salon, putting on one of their synthetic silk robes, getting your head professionally massaged with expensive-smelling shampoo/conditioner, and to top it all off, seeing the end result of perfectly blown out waves with no single strand of hair left behind? 

Yep, me too.

BUT, most of the time we’re not always as lucky to head to the salon whenever our heart desires, which is why Bumble and Bumble created their signature, holy-grail Styling Lotion

Let me tell you, this stuff WORKS. Their spray is geared toward any hair type-fine, fragile, damaged, or color-treated and helps create volume, shine, body, and touchable waves after styling. 

Use it on damp hair and spray in sections before blow drying. The consistency of this product is very fine and feels absolutely weightless on your hair.

I paired this spray with It’s A 10 Miracle Leave-in Product and blew my hair out with a paddle brush to create effortless volume with some waves. The styling lotion not only protected my hair from the heat of the blow drier, but left my hair ridiculously smooth and shiny. 

Bumble and Bumble has always outdone themselves with their line of haircare, but you need to get your hands on this stuff because I doubt you’re going to want to use anything else when you’re done! 

 Beauty Weekend!

EM

Saturday, July 9, 2016

Beauty Weekend: The Perfect Palette by Pixi

 Beauty Weekend!

Wanting to have “options” on vacation is a nightmare when trying to pack smart because 10 shirts, 7 pairs of pants, 12 sets of shoes, and a whole lot of makeup is difficult to fit in your bag for a 4-day trip. 

Who knows if you want a smoky eye, a “no make-up” makeup look for the nights you’re feeling low key, or 5 different bronzers depending on how tan you get. Don’t get me wrong, sticking to your basic primer, foundation, concealer, and powder makes absolute sense, but for the girls who love exploring different blushes, highlighters, eye shadows, and lip colors should invest in products that have all of those in one single package! 

That is why I have been reaching towards Pixi Beauty’s Book of Beauty. This palette is convenient and absolutely perfect for the summer because of how glowy, neutral, and pigmented the shades are. The book comes with two blushes, two highlighters, and four different eye shadow colors. 

The blushes can be worn together for a peachy-bronze look or on their own for either a matte finish with the peach shade or a luminous finish with the bronze. 

The highlighters come in a pearl-colored shade, perfect for the inner corner of your eye and a bronze-colored shade that can be used on the high points of your face, such as your cheekbones, the bridge of your nose, and your cupid's bow. 

The eyeshadows can be worn alone or mixed together for a custom shade that only requires you to bring this one palette! Whether you create your own, buy one from the drugstore, or splurge on a name-brand, palettes are totally in this summer and will make packing one less thing you have to worry about. 




by Guest Blogger EM!

Sunday, July 3, 2016

Beauty Weekend: 2 Great Skin Care Products for your Travel Bag

I have always had a love-hate relationship with skin products. Having severely oily skin, finding “holy grail” products have always been difficult, and I usually end up thinking something is working for me, when really it’s doing absolutely nothing. 

Whether its face wash, moisturizer, toner, eye cream, gel-serums, or even face oil, I have tried it all. There is one thing I am sure of after having my fair share of make-ups and break-ups with skin care products, 

Dermalogica knows how to make a woman happy. I am a firm believer in exfoliating my skin because I know it provides a clean, bright, and smooth canvas for any product I want my face or body to really soak up. 

Their Daily Microfoliant Powder is good for people who are afraid of abrasive exfoliators because this one comes out as a powder and after adding water, turns into almost a cream that micro-exfoliates away dead skin cells. 

I, personally, prefer exfoliators that are a little rougher, but this is a perfect starter for people adding this new step into their daily facial routines. 

Dermalogica also came out with a toner spray bottle that I LOVE. I never really feel complete if I wash my face and don’t put a toner or moisturizer on afterwards, but this Multi-Active Spray Toner is unbelievably easy to put on and helps with the absorption of whatever product you put on top of it. 

I like to spray it on right after I wash my face and when the beads of toner are still visible, I mix my moisturizer in right on top of it. 

This combo is perfect for the hot weather and makes my face look fresh all day. Whether you wear this combo underneath make-up or by itself, a few dabs of powder on your T-zone, and honey you are in business. 


by Guest Poster EM

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Gluten-Free Goodie Girl Cookies have Amazing Flavors

Holy chocolate cookie! Looking for the perfect late-night treat without all the guilt? 

Goodie Girl Cookies “Midnight Brownie” fulfills even the deepest, darkest chocolate cravings. Loaded with ZERO hydrogenated fats, preservatives, or even gluten, these bad boys are sweet, salty, crunchy, and with every bite, you get a mouthful of velvety, soft chocolate chips. 

In flavors such as Oatmeal Raisin, Toffee Chaos, Quinoa Chocolate Chunk, Midnight Brownie, and Mint Slims, you can't go wrong with this good cookie. 

Goodie Girl Cookies takes the taste of classic, decadent chocolate cookies and transforms them into satisfying yet “safe” sweets the entire family can enjoy. 

Created by a punk rock PR fashion model mom, these cookies are perfect for a girls night in with a bottle of wine, a small dessert in your kids lunch box at school or camp, or your new go-to for milk & cookies. 

Stock up on goodiegirl.com because these delicious, little things run out quick.

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