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Makeovers By Sephora

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Bath Luxuries

Recently, I went in search of a shower filter/softner to protect my tresses and skin. Where I live, there is harsh hard water and after so many years -- I was noticing it on my hair and my skin. I had heard that converting your shower head helped enormously with my dilemma, so... I went out in search of it. I found it at Home Depot. Im sure you can probably also find it at any hardware store. The installation was extremely easy, even a 10 year old can do it. :) I then attached my shower head to the filter, which I decided to splurge on, as well.  The filter was about $18.00 and the shower head (Moen) was $27.00, but oh, so worth it. I had no idea how the right shower head made all the difference in the world, especially with the water pressure. Now when I shower, I am confident that my filter is removing awful contaminants such as; Chlorine, mildew, etc., which can be so harmful to your health, as well. Changing your filter every six months is recommended. 

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theBalm

I just recently added this palette to my collection. I like that it has both cheeks and lips and is very different than most palettes out there. I LOVE theBalm products. I love how adventurous you can be with their products, by mix matching and experimenting side by side with other popular makeup brands, such as; Mac, Tarte, Urban Decay, etc. Their staying power is AH-MAH-ZING! Oh, and their PACKAGING!!! I'm a sucker for really cool PACKAGING! :)

P.S. Kohl's is now carrying theBalm products. 

Favorite Places

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Louis Vuitton Speedy 30

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Dior

Oh, Dior! How in LOVE, I am with you! This has got to be my favorite item this summer, by far! Visted my local Sephora and yes, there in the Dior section, was this work of art! Literally! When I use this many exclamation points in my blog, it's because I've fallen and I've fallen HARD!!! This photo does not do this masterpiece justice. It's wayyy more beautiful in person! This nail lacquer cost me $30, but I LOVE it and it's worth every single penny, as far as I'm concerned. If you're a fan of Dior, don't even think twice about it -- just go out and get it, before I run out and buy all the ones which remain in the universe! :)

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Hair

DERMAdoctor

About a month ago, I purchased a product that literally transformed my skin. I had been battling with dry patches, flakiness, uneven skin, the list goes on... I currently use "Retinol" products and we all know, how drying those products are. For me, however, the benefits outweighed the cons. So I ventured out to find a product, which will allow me to use my retinol products, while tackling the redness, dryness and dulling effects. I found it!!! While we all know that retinol products consistently exfoliates your skin, you need something more powerful to exfoliate what retinols leave behind. That's where DERMAdoctor Wrinkle Revenge 1 comes in. There is a 1, 2 and 3. The difference? They all contain a different level of glycolic acid (the main ingredient in exfoliation). Because the percentage of the glycolic acid in all of them differs (the higher the number, the stronger the glycolic acid content) you must first, start out slowly, working your way up. I am currently using Wrinkle Revenge 1 and when my skin adapts, I'll move up to Wrinkle Revenge 2 and so on. I have always been a soapy feely kind of girl, which means; I love the feeling of my skin whenever I used something with a lathering agent in it. With the DERMAdoctor, however, I use it on my dry skin and my skin has never felt so clean. Dry skin, you ask? Yes, you can use on wet or dry skin. It is suggested that when trying for the first time, you use on wet skin. I use it when my skin is dry, as my skin is adapting very well. You may/will experience a burning sensation, depending on the sensitivity of your skin. That is the glycolic acid doing it's job. I no longer have dry, flaky, redness, cracked skin, since I've been using this product. This is now a staple in my skincare routine. This product can be purchased at: Ulta, Sephora and DERMAdoctor.com

c. Booth Skincare

I recently made a really cool purchase at Ulta. I've always taken pretty good care of my facial skin, but have somewhat neglected the overall care of my body skin. Until now, that is. I picked up their Ginger Sugar Scrub, which I use everyday! It's meant to be used a couple of times a week, but I love it so much -- that I have to use it everyday. In addition, I use their Lemon Sugar Body Lotion every moment that I can. I am so madly in love with these products and they do my body so good. :) They are pretty reasonable in price + your Ulta $3.50 coupon can be applied towards them. I am completely gaga over this line and highly recommend it to anyone who wants beautiful, luxurious skin.  

Makeup Accessories

We all know that to have the perfect made up face, entails having and utilizing the perfect application accessories. That's where this tool comes into action. It's called the "Bionic Flat Top Buffer, a.k.a. Stippling Brush by Coastal Scents." This little tool is amazing! It gives you an airbrushed look after makeup application, every time! I LOVE it! I bought mine on Amazon, for maybe $9.00, if that and it was a wonderful investment. This makeup accessory assists in keeping your makeup "germ" free and making you look like you just had your makeup applied by a professional. Other companies make this little tool, too. Mine just happens to be by Coastal Scents and so therefore, this review is based on it. 

Foundation Surprise

I want to make this review on one of my favorite foundations, by far. The foundation is by Lancôme and it's called; "Teint Idole Ultra 24 Hour Makeup." At first, I tried this foundation over a year ago and was somewhat conflicted as to how I really felt about it. After resuming with the use of some of my other foundations, I found myself remembering how comfortable my skin felt with this foundation. How even and how well hydrated my skin looked and felt. Also, how much coverage this makeup had, without the heaviness and cakey feel the wrong foundation can have. So, you guessed it, I went back to my local Lancôme counter and purchased my second bottle. I still may switch my foundations, from time to time, because I love to try new things, but whenever I want the most radiant skin ever, I will definitely turn to this little miracle worker. :)

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Urban Decay

I've blogged about this beautiful palette before, but I found this wonderful, sultry, smoking HOT look you can also achieve with this amazing palette. I am so over-the-moon, over this palette! :)

My Skincare

This is it! The unveiling of my skincare products. I'm excited to share it with you. I get a lot of compliments on my skin and although, healthy, radiant skin should come from within, I like to think that using the right products to maintain that wonderful youthful glow -- starts with really great products, too! That's where Shiseido comes in. The Shiseido company is a major Japanese hair care and cosmetic producer. It was founded in 1872. It's been around for centuries. I not only LOVE their products, but I trust their products to give me the most supple, moisturized, radiant skin I've ever known my skin to experience. My skin has never felt so healthy! Their White Lucent line is the one I use. They have a few different ones, but I'm insanely in love with this line. This is definitely not an inexpensive brand, by no means, but isn't your skin worth it? 

BB Creams

BB Creams, a.k.a. Blemish Balms, are the latest RAVE! They go beyond "Primers." They are a serum, moisturizer, primer, foundation and in some formulas, sunscreen, all-in-one. They can be worn alone or under your favorite foundation.

There used to be only a hand full, if that, of companies with BB Creams out on the market. Today, practically every company has produced one. Now, with all of the choices out there, it's only a matter of which one? I have used everything from Lancôme to Mac, Dior, you name it, I've used it! Recently, I bought a tube of NYX's BB Cream and much to my surprise, it stood through the test of time. It's definitely in a class all by itself. It's now one of my favorites!

It gives my skin a radiantly healthy, non-greasy look. It brightens, corrects, moisturizes and keeps my foundation in place, all day and at the same affordable price, as ever. I just LOVE it under my foundation. I am indeed, an avid "primer" gal, but now, I'm also an avid "BB" gal. Thanks NYX! :)

Flawless Makeup

My Newest Blog

Other than a couple of minor kinks, which I still need to sort out, my newest blog is looking Oh, so FABULOUS! Please be sure to check it out and follow me, once you get there. I thank you in advance. :) www.oohlalaeverythinglovely.tumblr.com

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Hair

OMIGOD! I absolutely LOVE it!!!!