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Nourishing Beauty Products For Face, Hair and Body!

Hi all! I hope you’re having an amazing weekend!

I’m back with a review of some products I’m loving this fall. These products are so nourishing for face, hair and body. I received these for my honest review:

Crepe Erase Hydrating Body Toning Mist in Citrus ($25 (USD) — Formulated with water-binding trehalose, as well as their exclusive TruFirm Complex, this light mist acts like a magnet for moisture, making it a perfect layering essence that preps skin for and amplifies the results of their Advanced Body Repair Treatment. I think this smell so nice and feels really hydrating on the skin. This is so nice for colder weather. It locks moisture in. Purchase at Ulta.com

Sky Organics Organic Rosewater Facial Mist ($14.95 USD) — Made with 100% pure Rosewater steam distilled from Lebanese roses.Full of natural anti-inflammatory properties, Rosewater instantly soothes redness and balances skin’s pH, all while providing lightweight hydration to soften, moisturize, and balance skin. I like using this as a hydrating toner and as a makeup setting spray. This can also be used to soothe scalp dryness. I just tried it and it did help my dry scalp! Very cool.

Sky Organics Organic Castor Oil 16 oz ($15.95 USD) — The Organic Castor Oil is cold-pressed from ethically sourced Castor Seeds from Kerala, India. Naturally high in Ricinoleic acid, Castor Oil is known for its ability to fortify and restore dry, damaged or thinning hair, and promote hair growth. Its anti-inflammatory properties and fatty acid content help nourish and treat the scalp to promote growth and strengthen hair at the root. This is a nice scalp treatment as well and can also be used to naturally lengthen and thicken eyelashes and brows!

Both products can be purchased at skyorganics.com

Dr. Natural Pure-castile Liquid Soap ($10.86 USD) – Eucalyptus 32 Oz — Dr. Natural is a multi-purpose, pure Castile liquid soap, made from coconut and olive oils, shea butter and other high-quality ingredients to effectively cleanse while keeping skin moisturized for total body care. With no animal ingredients, artificial colors, parabens or sulfates, it can be used for multi-purposes such as a body wash, hand soap, shampoo, facial cleanser, shaving and bath soak. All items are made in the USA. Made with Organic Shea Butter. Sulfate Free, Paraben Free, Dye Free, Cruelty Free, No artificial colors.

This is a very nice soap and it comes in other scents as well — Almond, Lavender and Peppermint.

Available at Amazon.com

What new beauty products are you loving this fall?

Shop My Stash — October 2019

Hi all! It’s time for my October Shop My Stash! I am looking forward to cooler weather and Halloween!

I’m always excited to play with new (again to me) color cosmetics that I either haven’t used in a while or haven’t used much at all! My goal is to get more use out of the products I have and to see if they are something I want to keep.

This month I have chosen products that will scream fall to me! The eye shadows I chose are dramatic and smokey and are perfect for this time of year. I think the rest of the products will compliment them well.

Natasha Denona Sunrise Eyeshadow Palette — I purchased this as a birthday gift for myself in June. I think this will be so pretty for fall (and Halloween)! The shimmers in this are stunning and the mattes are s pigmented! I haven’t used it a lot, so I’m looking forward to playing with it!

I purchased this Huda Beauty Smokey Obsessions palette s an add on in my March 2019 Ipsy Glam Bag Plus. I’ve swatched it, but I haven’t used it yet. I am going to try it out this month. It’s so pretty that I think I’ll love it!

I’ve had both of these products in my collection for a couple of years and haven’t used them for a bit. They are the Laura Geller Baked Blush and Brighten in Cherry Truffle and the Essence Pure Nude Highlighter. I am going to test these out to see if I still like them (and if they’re still good and not too old)!

These are the only two Colourpop bullet lipsticks I own. The left one is Hey Mr. DJ (soft petal pink), a Blur Lux Lipstick and Appy (warm pinky beige), a Creme Lux Lipstick. I’ve only worn them each a few times and I want to test them out more to see if I like the formula.

I’m excited to gets some use out of these products this month. Do you do a Shop your Stash? What are you including this month?

Shop My Stash September 2019 Results and Monthly Empties

Hi All! I’m back with my September Shop My Stash results! I enjoy dipping into my collection and using products I haven’t used in a long time, or just haven’t given much of a chance.

My rule with this is if I don’t like the item after the month, I will move it out of my collection to make some room and let someone else enjoy it! You can check out my first Shop My Stash post for September.

I enjoyed most of these products. The Jane Iredale face makeup kit and the IT Cosmetics Hello Cheekbones bronzer and highlighter are both really nice! I used both of them a few times each week. The bronzer is very warm, but it worked well as I was losing my summer tan.

The PUR lip gloss is so pretty. It’s hydrating and not sticky. And I love the shade, Focused. It looks nice on it’s own, over a lip liner and over a lipstick. Also, it lights up and there’s a mirror on the side.

The only item I will probably let go of is the MGS Accessories Matte Liquid Lipstick in Posh. It’s very drying. I’ve never really been a fan of liquid lipsticks, but I keep trying!

Here’s photos with the eyeshadow palettes open:

The Urban Decay Naked Reloaded is my most used item this month. I really enjoyed using this palette. I’m pretty sure I tried almost every shade in the palette. It’s so nice for everyday wear. You can also make a more dramatic look for evening. The mattes are really easy to blend and the shimmers are gorgeous!

This is also and Urban Decay palette and the formula is just as beautiful as the Naked Reloaded. It’s the Urban Decay On The Run Mini Palette in Shortcut. I have made soft pink looks and dramatic, sparkly looks with this. I will be keeping both palettes.

Now on to my empties:

I have a few empties to share this month. I used up a few body creams that I have been working on over the summer. I loved the Body Shop Banana scent, but the gel texture of the Body Yogurt is not my favorite. I would purchase this scent in the Body Cream. I would repurchase both Sol de Janeiro creams. They are so silky and both smell amazing!

I enjoyed all three serums I used up. I am working on other serums, so I probably won’t buy a new one for a while.

I also like the Koh Gen Doh wipes and may purchase them in the future. I like the Urban Decay Troublemaker mascara just fine, but I have ton’s of mascara to try out.

Stay tuned for October Shop My Stash — I’m hoping for cooler weather soon!

FRÉ Body Care Review

Hi all! I hope your weekend is going well! I’m back with an amazing body care line.

FRÉ BODY is the first comprehensive skincare set for your body, specially formulated for active skin. If you are an athlete or just active, you need a tailor-made solution to protect your skin from the daily combination of sweat, sun, and environmental aggression.

Even though summer’s over, I’ve started working out again, and it’s still pretty warm in Kansas City. It’s so important to take care of all skin, and keep it glowing and protected.

Here’s the products I received:

Protect Body Defense Moisturizer with SPF30 ($40 USD) — This unique moisturizer gives skin deep hydration, keeping it soft and preventing sweat-induced breakouts. It is also formulated to shield skin from immediate and long-term effects of the sun’s UVA, UVB, and IRA rays. The combination of Argania Active Complex©and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also rejuvenates aged tissues and has anti-inflammatory effects on skin.

Glow Body Nourishing Dry Oil ($45 USD) — Give your skin an extra nourishing boost post-shower, with GLOW BODY. It is infused with antioxidants, which help to improve skin’s elasticity and suppleness. It deeply hydrates skin, replenishing any moisture that is lost during workouts. GLOW BODY reduces wrinkles, giving skin the smooth, soft feel it deserves. Finally, it is formulated to add luster to the skin, giving a more youthful appearance and a healthy and natural glow.

Purify Body Clarifying Body Cleanser ($35 USD) — Deep, gentle exfoliation with Argania Active Complex©Say goodbye to post-sweat body acne and breakouts, with PURIFY BODY. This mild, clarifying cleanser helps to remove the oils, toxins, and sweat that builds up in your skin during workouts. It is formulated to remove any layers of dry, damaged or flaking skin while keeping your pores clear and improving blood circulation.

What I think: I really enjoy all of these products. The scent is fresh and herbal. I love taking a shower or bath after a workout and using the cleanser. It’s a mild scrub that really cleans the dirt and sweat and leaves skin soft! The oil is so hydrating! It skins right into the skin, but leaves a subtle glow. And I love that the lotion has SPF in it. It hydrates and protects at the same time.

You can purchase all three products separately or in a bundle here.

Have you tried these products or anything by FRE skincare?

Ulta 21 Days of Beauty — Fall 2019 Haul

Hi all! 21 Days of Beauty is now over — so sad! I did enjoy shopping over the last three weeks stocking up for fall.

As I gathered everything I purchased, I realized I got much more than I did in the spring. I picked up items I wanted to try and items for an upcoming Instagram giveaway. It’s hard to pass up such great deals! And, I have purchased great drugstore items from Ulta’s Fall Haul this week and will probably pick a few up next week, too!

I love shopping at Ulta this time of the year, and I have been racking up the points! I will probably do a points haul at the end of the year.

I picked up:

Benefit Cosmetics Precisely My Brow Pencil Ultra-Fine Shape & Define

Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm

Clinique Moisture Surge 72 Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator — 1 oz

Kylie Cosmetics Bare Velvet Lip Kit

Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Cucumber and Green Tea

Mario Badescu Facial Spray With Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater

Urban Decay Online Only Travel Size Summer Solstice All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray

Origins Fresh-Faced Faves Set

Kopari Coconut Lip Glossy in Clear

Too Faced Natural Face Highlight, Blush and Bronzing Veil Face Palette

MAC Cosmetics Lipstick Cream in Creme In Your Coffee

The items I’m most excited to use are the Benefit Precisely My Brow, the Origins set because it has a full sized eye cream and the Kopari Lip Glossy. A lot of this will go in my giveaway. I haven’t decided if I’m going to keep the Too Faced palette. It is so pretty!

Did you pick up anything during the sale?

Morgan Taylor’s Forever Marilyn Polish Collection

I’m so excited to review the Morgan Taylor Lacquer Forever Marilyn fall collection. I love the quality of Morgan Taylor polishes, and I think these are perfect for the season.

“There is no fashion or beauty icon that is more well-known than Marilyn Monroe,” says Danny Haile, CEO and Founder of Morgan Taylor Lacquer. “We are thrilled that we have the opportunity to release a brand new collection with six shades all inspired by Marilyn. Her timeless glamour and unapologetic attitude fit well with the energy of Morgan Taylor. Forever Marilyn includes:

Some Girls Prefer Pearls – White Shimmer
All American Beauty – Sheer Soft Nude
A Girl and Her Curls – Eggplant Shimmer
That’s So Monroe – Cool Brown Shimmer
Flirty and Fabulous – Teal Crème
Classic Red Lips – Tomato Red Crème

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I love these shades! I especially need to wear Flirty and Fabulous! LOL! It just needs a Forty and it would be me! I am wearing A Girl and Her Curls on my toes right now and it’s really rich and pretty.

The collection is available now for a limited time at Ulta.com ($9.50) and SallyBeauty.com ($9.50). Are you thinking of picking some of these up?

Skincare Sunday — Philosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Fix Facial Serum Roller

Hi all! I hope you are having an amazing weekend! I’m back with a new Skincare Sunday. It’s been at least a few weeks since I’ve done one.

This week, I’m reviewing a new skincare product from Philosophy. It’s the Ultimate Miracle Worker Fix Facial Serum Roller. Here’s a photo of the product and info from Philosophy’s website:

“Don’t let gravity bring you down—get lifted with our ultimate face serum roller! Our next-generation face serum roller helps you see more sculpted-looking facial contours* while the stainless steel applicator adds a smooth, cooling touch. our exclusive “lift-fix “complex, which contains a combination of patented bi-retinoid (hpr+), a triple blend of peptides, kigelia africana fruit extract, edelweiss extract and soy extract, helps visually lift the look of skin, and smooth the look of wrinkles.*

The results are in:*

in just 10 days skin looks lifted and firmer
in 3 weeks chin and neck look tighter
laugh lines appear reduced
over time facial contours appear more sculpted and toned

*Based on an 8-week consumer test with 115 women aged 45-65″

What I think: This is such a cool product, especially for those (me) who are aging and need a little firming up. It’s very easy to apply, just turn the roller so the arrow matches with “on”. Then you can squeeze out the product and apply it with the roller over areas of your face and neck that you would like to firm.

Because of the cooling applicator, this feels really nice to apply. I use it day and night. I have noticed some firming on my neck and chin. That’s wear I mostly need it.

I am really enjoying this product and the results I’m getting from it. I will continue using it and hope to see more firming!

BoxyCharm BoxyLuxe Subscription Box Review — September 2019

Hi all! I received my September BoxyLuxe! This is my fourth one. I’m so excited! I’ve been a subscriber of BoxyCharm for over two years. The regular BoxyCharm box is $21 a month. BoxyLuxe is a once-a-quarter upgrade option you can add to your existing $21-a-month Boxycharm subscription. So for an additional $28.99, you’ll get the Luxe items, and be paying a total of $49.99 for that quarterly box.

I saw the spoilers for this box, I just didn’t know what variations I would get. I did get to pick some of the items I would receive, which I really liked.

The theme for this month is All Access. There’s a good mix of makeup, skincare and hair care this month. Here’s what I received:

Spongelle Mani Pedi Treatment–$18
Clean Skin Water Bottle Infuser –$17.95
STILA Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Patina Shimmer — $22
IGK Hair Mistress Hydrating Balm — $29
Tarte Clay Play Face Shaping Palette — $45
Sutra Beauty 32mm Clipless Curling Iron — $65
Glow Recipe Pineapple-C Bright Serum –$49
Dr. Brandt Hydro Biotic Recovery Sleeping Mask –$52
Hank & Henry Beauty Liquid Liner in Blickity Black — $20

Total — $317.95! That’s so good for spending $49.99.

Here’s a closer look at the items I received:

I’m not the biggest fan of sleeping masks because they can be heavy and sticky. I’m not sure if I will keep this one or give it away.

The Pineapple-C Bright Serum was one of the items I chose. I’m almost out of my current Vitamin C Serum so I’m excited to have a new one to try. I have tried this a couple of times already and it does give a nice glow.

Everyone received the Mistress Hair Balm. I’ve tried this and am enjoying it. It smooths my frizzies and leaves my hair soft and shiny.

I haven’t tried the curling iron yet. This is an item I got to choose — it was between this and a brush set. I’ve never tried a clipless curling iron before so I’m curious to see how it works.

These two items were another variation I chose. I have never tried an infuser water bottle before, so that will be interesting. And, I love Spongelle products!

Every charmer received the eyeliner in black and the lipstick in one of three shades.

I don’t wear liquid eyeliner, so I will pass this one along. I love the lipstick shade. It will be pretty for fall.

I know this palette has been around for a while. It was a variation. At first I wasn’t blown away by this, but I decided to keep it. I’m recently starting to get into matte shadow looks and I like these shades a lot. I think it will be perfect for fall.

I’m pretty happy with this box. I will use almost every item. The only products I probably won’t use is the eyeliner and the sleeping mask. As good as that is, I think the only item I am really thrilled about is the serum. I really loved my June BoxyLuxe because I loved every item in the box. I’m hoping I’m more excited about the December BoxyLuxe!

Do you get BoxyLuxe? What did you get this month?

Shop My Stash August 2019 Results and Monthly Empties

Hi All! I’m back with my August Shop My Stash results! I enjoy dipping into my collection and using products I haven’t used in a long time, or just haven’t given much of a chance.

I am very happy with all of these products. I used them all a fair bit, and really enjoyed them.

Here’s photos with the palettes open:

I have decided to keep all of these products as I got good use out of them this month and I really like them all.

The Benefit Hoola bronzer worked for me when I had a tan. I’m kind of letting it fade so it’s becoming too dark for me. The Galifornia blush is so pretty, great for summer looks. I’ll keep these and give them a try again in the future.

The Em Cosmetics Infinite Lip Cloud in French Nude is so gorgeous. I wore it on it’s own and with a gloss over it and I like how it looks both ways.

Here are the palettes I focused on this month:

I used this Huda Beauty Coral palette a few times this month and really enjoyed it. The two shimmers are so gorgeous, and I enjoyed using them with the browns and coral mattes. This is a very nice quality palette.

The BH Cosmetics Desert Oasis palette was my most used one this month. I really love this palette and tried to use most of the shimmers in it, because they are just so stunning. I love how the mattes Canyon and Dune are larger pans because I did use them with almost every look. I also used the highlighters as highlighters and eye shadows.

I’m really happy with the products I used and had so much fun with my makeup this month. Now on to my empties:

Last month I had a ton of empties, but I still think I did pretty well this month. It’s mostly skincare with one hair care and one makeup item.

I will definitely repurchase the Lancome Cils Booster and the Pixi Glow Tonic Cleansing Gel. I really love both of those products.

I can also see myself repurchasing the Klairs Everyday Sun Protector SPF 50, the Laneige Bright Dew Original Essence and the L&I Apothecary Rose Facial Toner .

I also enjoyed the Briogeo Rosarco Milk.

I am not a fan of the heat, so I’m happy that summer is almost over. I love fall!

What products do you love to use out of your stash?

August 2019 Beauty Favorites

Hi all! It’s almost September, which means it’s time for my August favorites!

Below are my beauty faves for August. As usual, If I have reviewed them before, I will include the link, if not, I will link to where you can purchase:

I have really been into skincare the last few months, and I have been continuing trying out new skincare and loving it!

I also have been loving a few makeup products, and some of them have been favorites before:

These are the skincare products I’ve been enjoying this month. I purchased the Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Pink Juice a few weeks ago. It’s so refreshing! It’s a bit sticky, but works nicely under makeup.

The Skin & Co Truffle Therapy Face Toner is amazing! It tones my skin and gives me a glow, but doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin. I’m almost out of it. You can purchase it and other amazing items from Skin & Co here, and by using my code LORENA20, you’ll get 20% off your purchase! It is an affiliate code, so I will get something if you do buy!

I am also loving the Pixi Beauty Retinol Eye Cream and the Emma Hardie Lift & Sculpt Firming Neck Treatment. The eye cream smooths the area and really helps with fine lines, and the neck cream firms my neck!

I believe I’ve had the beautyblender Bounce foundation in my favorites before this year. I had a lighter shade. This is 2.5 and it’s my summer shade. I have fallen in love with the foundation all over again! It’s so long wearing, even in the summer heat.

I have also had the Urban Decay Brow Blade and Brow Finish in past favorites, but have been using them again recently and love the look they give to my brows. I prefer more natural browns, but I can get a more dramatic look with the Brow Blade if I want.

The Em Cosmetics Infinate Lip Cloud in French Nude is in my August Shop My Stash I don’t usually wear liquid lipsticks, but I really love the formula of this one. It feels really light on, but it does dry down matte. And luckily, it’s not drying on. I really love the shade, too!

I purchased the NARS Summer Lights Face Palette in June as a birthday gift to myself and have been enjoying using it. I have used all of the shades. The bronzer is a little light, but it’s a gorgeous transition shade for the eyes. The highlighter is very glowy and the eye shadows are very pretty.

That’s my August favorites. Bring on September! What have you been loving this month?