COVERGIRL AND OLAY PRODUCT REVIEW

I love CoverGirl and Olay products, so as soon as I heard they made a product(s) together I was so excited! I knew I had to try them out.

First we have CoverGirl and Olay simply ageless foundation ( cream).  $13 drug stores ( you can get it cheaper on Amazon or ebay)

I wanted to try this product for such a long time, but I did not want to waste my money$$ if it happened to not work.

I saw a good price for it on Amazon and I decided to try it out.

 OH MY GOODNESS! I love this foundation. It is better than MAC, NARS, Makeup Forever,etc.
It covered my rosacea and acne scars and I didn't even have to wear concealer.

I have terrible "bags" under my eyes and my veins show up on my eyelids, due to my fair skin and this foundation covers it all.

It is SPF 22, which is fantastic! The number one factor of aging is the SUN, so everyone needs to get a foundation with an SPF ( usually 15, but 22 ....That's great!!!)

It was so creamy and smooth and it blended in very well. I did however, use a stippling foundation brush to apply it, instead of the sponge that it came with.

I give this 5/5 ladies. ( They also make a concealer, which i haven't tried yet....but will soon).

The next product is Olay fresh effects BB Cream. $12

I bought it in fair/light and I must say I am not impressed at all!

This product was more of a moisturizer instead of a BB cream.

It did not even out my skin tone, but it did moisturize my skin.

I actually use this as a moisturizer; therefore, it is a good moisturizer, but not a decent BB cream.

The smell is fantastic- It smells like flowers or some floral scent.

This product would be perfect if you want a very sheer look.

HOW TO : Get Long/Healthy Hair

I have been more into haircare here lately, rather than makeup or skincare. My hair is already very long and I thought I would share my haircare routine with those that are looking to get healthier hair. But first, we have to examine the "foundation" of healthy hair, rather than the products we should use.

1. Drink Lots of Water.

-Water is not only essential for a healthy life, but it is essential for healthy hair. Some people say to drink 8 full glasses of water a day or a bottle of water every hour. Though drinking water every hour is better, most people should shoot for the 8 glasses a day.

2. Take Vitamins

- Beauty Gurus will tell you to take hair, skin, and nail vitamins. These vitamins contain biotin and vitamin E and C- great for hair, as well as other vitamins. These are very important to take, especially if you are trying to grow your hair out. Your hair will become healthier, shinier, longer, and stronger. There are many brands of vitamins out there and it really doesn't matter which one, they all work the same.

3. Eat Healthier Foods

- Eating healthier foods is a no-brainer, but most will be surprised to see the impact that food has on hair and skin. Eating foods such as salmon and greens, set the foundation for healthier hair and it contributes to healthy (glowing) skin. No one has to make changes overnight but everyone can take small steps to adding more nutrient-filled food into your diet.
*eat foods that are rich in protein.

4. Don't Wash Your Hair Everyday

- Washing Your hair everyday will contribute to hair being more brittle and dull. Hair can be considered a fiber, the more you wash it, the more it will break down. Your hair won't completely diminish, but it will look more lifeless. Try to wash your hair every other day. Some celebrities only wash their hair 3 times a week! LESS IS MORE. If you are like me and your hair tends to be oily, look for clarifying shampoos. These shampoos clean better, but be careful not to over-wash (skip a day or two).

5. Use a Heat Protectant Product

-Some straighteners and curling irons heat up to 450 degrees, so a heat protectant is a must!

Protecting your hair from high-heat is essential for healthy hair. When you spray heat protectants on the hair, you have to make sure it dries before you style it...otherwise you are defeating the purpose.

Tresemme' heat tamer protective spray $4.79 at drugstores 

6. Use a Repair Masque Product Once A Week

Macadamia deep repair masque $28.99 at flatironexperts.com 

7. Rinse hair with cold water. 



8. Egg yolks and olive oil is great for hair.  *Secret "natural" product* 

Egg yolks are full of protein and they are a great natural product that can get your hair healthy.
depending on how long your hair is,  mix 2 egg yolks and organic olive oil together. put it all over your hair and scalp. Leave in for about an hour rinse with cold water ( hot water will cook the eggs) then shampoo and condition as usual.

9. Use Argan or Moroccan oil
Both of these oil treatments will nourish your hair and keep it shiny and silky soft. 

i prefer Agadir, argan oil hair treatment. After straightening my hair, I will put a quarter size amount on my palm and rub it into the ends of my hair. After doing this, there will be no more frizz and your hair will be so shiny.  $15.75 on Amazon . 


10. One of the cheapest products that i love love love is Palmers. 

palmers protein pack leaves hair feeling so soft. I would suggest this for thick or coarse hair.
only $1.42 at Walmart. 

How to contour your face like a PRO!

Contour your face like a pro!

Favorite Eye Brush Of All Time

My favorite eye-shadow brush of all time has got to be MAC's 224 Tapered Blending brush; you can buy it at any MAC stores as well as online  for only $30. This brush is an outstanding blending brush that will fit perfectly in any crease. The MAC 224 is the secret to getting that PERFECT smokey eye!  This is literally my HOLY GRAIL of makeup brushes. IT IS A MUST TRY! The bristles are soft and it gives that nice"wash" appearance to your eye makeup.

Neutral Eyeshadows That Will Compliment Anyone

For starters, when picking out eyeshadows, you need to know which colors compliment your eye color.

Blue eyes- Browns, golds, purples, or any "earth tones".

Green/hazel eyes- Purple shades look the best on green eyes; try violet shades and dark mocha brown.

Brown eyes- You are the luckiest,any color will work on you;however, if you want your eyes to "pop" try a green or pink eyeshadow.

Below is a List of some Neutral eyeshadows that are great products.  ( some are a bit pricey)

First, we have the Naked Palette from Urban Decay. This palette has 12 beautiful shades that will compliment any eye color! You can find this at any Sephora store or online at http://www.sephora.com/ . This palette is a bit prcey; $50, but these are top of the line quality eye shadows. It also comes with a eye primer. Don't let the price fool you, women have been raving about this palette for a couple of years now.

Next, We have Maybellines palette of 8 colors. This is the Sun Baked Neutral pan # 10. You can find this at your local drugstores: walmart and walgreens. This pan of 8 features amazing earth tones and the colors blend beautifully. $ 6.48 at Walmart.

Here we have TOO FACED natural eye neutral eye shadow collection. You can find this eyeshadow(s) at Sephora as well. The price is $36, some of these shadows are glittery which will look great when going out for the night! This shadow stays on allllll day and keeps it's true colors.

These three colors are the basic earthy tones. They are great for an every day look and they blend very well. These shadows are from a company called NYX; you can find these colors at http://www.nyxcosmetcs.com/. There are many palettes to choose from, but these tones will work well with any eye color. The price is $7.00 and this palette is called ALOHA/MINK BROWN/DEEP BRONZE.

*TIP* look for this on Ebay first, before buying it on the website.

YOU CAN ALSO TRY REVLON EYESHADOWS (I have not used these products yet)

My favorite eye shadows are from MAC, Makeup Forever, and Lorac. These are VERY EXPENSIVE, but if you can afford them, send me a message and i will give you the links.

Last but not least.

This large palette is from BH Cosmetics.You can find this at http://www.bhcosmetics.com/ or Ebay. This is the 88 Neutral palette selling at  $ 21.21

TRY EBAY FIRST, THEY ARE ALWAYS CHEAPER!

Best Shampoos for Oily Hair

There are so many products on the market rght now that treat oily hair, but I couldn't find one to save my life! For starters we need to evaluate what your supposed to do to your hair if it tends to become greasy. These steps are VERY important!

1. It is best to conditon your hair only 3 times a week.

2. If you can't go without conditioning your hair every wash, then you need to apply it ONLY TO THE ENDS of your hair ( do not apply it to the scalp because this helps your hair become oily).

3. Rinse your hair with COLD water. Cold water kills the suds. This is a very important step because it slows down sebum ( this is what makes your hair oily) production.
 *TIP* It also makes your hair shiny.

4. Don't leave in hair treatments or any conditionng product overnight. Every once in awhile it is ok to do hair treatments, but not every week.  

5. If your hair looks greasy after you wash it, then it is a sign that your shampoo/conditioner is too heavy and you need to change products.



Here is a list of the best shampoos for oily hair ( some are a bit pricey).

Use any tea tree oil. Paul Mitchell has a brand, Desert Esscence, and many more.

Lemon Tea Tree oil by organics is a very popular product for oily hair types. You can find this at walgreens or online stores. This product usually costs around $ 7.99 . This product is used to remove excess oils and build up.

Next, is I Love Juicy by LUSH. The product has great reviews for helping women with greasy hair! This shampoo will soak up the oils in your hair, however; it may work alittle too welll, some women have reported that their hair becomes dry. You never know until you try it! Price range is $9.95-$29.95

Tresemme Deep Cleansing Shampoo can be found at Walgreens or Walmart. This product got 4.9 stars on an evaluation and review. Many women have reported that this shampoo helps with naturally oily hair and it will make your hair healthy and beautiful. One woman said

"Okay, for starters, I have NEVER found a product that controls the oil in my hair! And while looking in my local grocery store, I saw this bottle, and said, "Eh, I'll just try it." Best decision of my life! Oil free every day (and I use it every day) and I am absolutely in love with it! Really, really recommend it!!"

This product is around $3.48 .

 

Lastly is L'Oreal Pure Resource. This product was reviewed to control Sebum production and was rated 4 stars out of 5. The price is around $10 and you can find it at your local drugstores: Walgreens and Walmart. This product deep cleans your hair and it rids that greasy look!

 

Top products of March!

I have been using Bare Minerals since it first came out and I love this product! It is so light weight and makes your complexion beautiful. This foundation is also wonderful for sensitive skin. I usually wear it to set my liquid/cream foundation; just because it adds extra cover. You can buy this at www.sephora.com or any sephora store., as well as the actual Bare minerals site. The foundations alone start at $20.

Beauty so clean is a wonderful product, because it cleans all your makeup! Makeup holds germs and bacteria and if it is not cleaned regularly, you can actually get eye infections...YUCK! So this product allows you to clean your powder/cream based products; such as eye shadows, concealers, etc. All you do is spray it 6 inches away from the product and BAM! Your done.
This is about $25 for a big bottle and they also have other sizes.

Lorac's tantalizer is a duo face color. It contains a bronzer as well as a highlighter. I love this product, and it is perfect for that overall bronzed/ summer kissed skin! $ 32 at sephora stores.

Last, but not least is Bare Minerals translucent veil. This product comes in 2 colors: translucent and tinted. This literally gives your skin a smooth finish and is absolutely amazing! I fell in love with this product because it will give you a flawless finish. $ 20 at sephora :)