So for my first post I thought I would share with you guys the products that I used pretty much every day in 2011. I love them sooo much that I wanted to tell you all about them, and maybe you guys can benefit from them just as much as I did!
My 2011 Morning and Night skin care regime
Biore warming anti blackhead cream cleanser
This stuff is pretty awesome! The first couple of days I started using and I already noticed such a difference in my completion. My blemishes were getting smaller and it didn’t dry out my face at all! I have horrible skin, I’m oily and dry in some places and to top it all off I have super sensitive skin. It’s really hard for me to find a face wash that works for my skin, but I think I found the miracle product. When you first put it on your face and rub it in, it gives it a tingly warming sensation to your face. I like stuff that cools or tingles when I use, it lets me know that its working and getting deep down into my pores. I use this product day and night. I got it at Wal-Mart of under $7.00 and it lasts me a few months.
Burts bees natural acne solutions clarifying toner
I try to stick with organic natural products as much as I can, but having sensitive skin it makes it hard for me to use some products. Because I have combination skin, I need to use a minor acne toner to control my breakouts. This works the best for me, I use it day and night right after I cleanse my face. I bought it at Walgreen’s for a little over $10.00. Its worth the price, and you only need a little bit on a cotton pad.
Seacret body lotion
GREAT BODY LOTION! Its water based so it isn’t greasy at all! I use all over! It is a god send during the winter time when you get over dry skin! I got it the mall at one of those kiosks. They were selling a manicure kit with it. They have a website (http://www.seacretspa.com/) if your interested. I have to say it’s pretty expensive, but it does the job. They claim to use salt from the dead sea, which is suppose to be good for your skin, so they say. A good substitute I have used in the past and works just as great, but doesn’t cost as much is Gold Bond Healing Lotion
Yes to Carrots nourishing face cream
I really really love this stuff! I only use it on my face at night, so I have that extra moisture while I sleep, even though its an every day cream. Because of my combination skin, the overnight cream gets too greasy. I put it under my eyes and on the dry parts of my face. Great for my sensitive skin! Its 98% all natural which I love! There is nothing better than a product that is natural! I got this from Walgreen’s for about $15.00, and you only need the smallest amount. I could buy so much from their website! They have so many products for all different skin types and purposes. And all their products are 98% natural or more! Check them out for sure! http://yestocarrots.com/
I can’t stress enough how important it is to hydrate your lips! Being a makeup artist it’s a must! You can’t have your lips all chapped when you put gloss or lipstick on… ewwwies! You know how that feels and looks! Not good! I use any medicated chap stick, brand isn’t really an issue. I just “chain-gloss” every night with this bad boy. It leaves my lips feeling like soft plump pillows in the morning! Now who wouldn’t love that feeling?
My scents of 2011
Endless Love
Sold by Victorias Secret of course. Its one of my most favorite scents from there, besides Very Sexy, and this recently new one I want to get called Pure Secuction. It smells soooo yummy! Endless Love has bright apple blossom and ylang ylang. I usally spray it after I shower, and little in my hair. I like how it makes me hair smell. I also have the body lotion. I love how they always have those deals where you can get 3 for $25 or 5 for $30. If I wasn’t careful I would spend a ton of money there!
Inis Arose
This is my FAVORITE Perfume! I wear it every single day! My sister got it for me as a gift one day, and I have been asking her for more and more ever since. She got it from Ireland United States
Makeup I wore every time I did my face
Amazing coverage! Disguises any redness or blemishes I have. Great if you’re going to be in photographs. Pretty much use this all the time, unless I just want to go for a barely there look. Then I use a lighter mineral foundation. Ill
NYC white eye liner
I always use white liner on my lower lash line. It makes all eyes seem wider and brighter! It’s a near little trick. You can buy white eye liner anywhere!
This stuff is “BOMB DIGGITY”! Yes I know how corny I just sounded, but I’m so not joking. This stuff is the best liquid eyeliner I have ever used. It gives you such a precise line, especially when you want that perfect cat eye that I have been doing a lot recently. Its made sort of like a felt tip marker. It’s really really cool, and I suggest everyone get it, or at least try it and see what you think!
Revlon just bitten lipstain and balm in flame
I have to admit, I wanted this because I loved the commercial for some reason. And I am not admitting that when I first used it, looked in the mirror and seductively said “have you been bitten?”… I would never admit such a humiliating thing! But anyway.. I love this product. Its a lot like a marker. I have been wearing a lot of pin up, 40s era makeup lately and this is perfect for either as a base under my red lipstick, or a very light pop of color if it I want a more subtle look. It stays on all day and doesn’t come off on your drinking glasses. You can find this at any store that sells makeup.
I still have yet to find the perfect mascara. I do like this one a lot… however I am always on the search for a better one. This one gives great volume, but I wish it gave more length. If any of you have a better mascara for me to try… let me know! I did like Maybelline XXL Pro Extension Waterproof Curl Mascara.
MAC cremeblend blush in Florida
I use this all the time. It may be a bit bright for others, but I have always loved a good pop on the cheek. Its good for when I want that light dewy minimal look, or as a base for when I put powder over to set it. MAC has great colors for blush! Been using their blush for years. Florida
I don’t use this all the time. I only use it when I want a really dramatic black liner. Its great for setting the liquid liner. A lot of makeup artists use Carbon… which is a more matte black, but I like this one because it has silver sparkle to it! Who doesn’t love sparkle?
You should always line your lips before using lipstick. Especially if your wearing bright colors like red. It prevents the lipstick from bleeding and it makes your lips look more defined.
I use this when I want to go a little lighter and natural. It’s a good eye liner to use on blondes or redheads I have found. It gives them that natural beauty look without being too severe.
I use this all year round, well because 99% of the year I look like casper
MAC lip sticks in (Hug me, frost strayin’ and Russian Red)
Recently I have been going for that Indie Zooey Deschanel look or that pin up retro 40s look… and a must have for that look is a red lip! I use Russian Red by MAC, but they also have a really nice red called Ruby Woo, which I plan on getting very soon. A lot of makeup artists talk about that being a favorite color of theirs. The Hug me is a nice natural lipstick to go with for those down days. Its just enough color to make you feel like a woman. The frost strayin’ Im afraid is no longer available. It was a Hello Kitty limited edition color! I love hello kitty! Anyway.. I’m sure you can find it on ebay or amazon.
I put a little dab of this over any lipstick I wear. I also just wear it by itself a lot, especially if I’m running out of the house with a minimal look. Its great when paired with some blush, and mascara then out the door!
To get rid of my Gray hair… YES I have gray hairs!!!!
Herbashine in golden medium Brown
I have been growing my hair out for over a year now. I wanted to keep my natural hair color, however I noticed a lot of gray hairs popping up everywhere. I couldn’t go without dying my hair any longer. I wanted to keep it natural and little damage to my hair as possible. I found this at my super market. It’s a semi permanent color, and its ammonia free! So I was very excited to try it. It keeps very well and it covers all my gray hair!
Nails! Nails! Nails!
Nail file/buffer
You can get these anywhere and they are super cheap! I use it everytime I change the color on my nails. Do this before a base coat, and your polish will lasts for 10 days! I swear!
Nail Polish
I love OPI nail polish, I really do feel the quality is better than a lot of others out there. Not to mention the array of colors are great. My favorite colors to paint my nails this past year were reds, blacks, dark purples and my new fav Brown. The ones I have listed above are OPI’s Linkin park after dark, suzie loves cowboys, the thrill of brazil
My life is in that bag!
Urban Expression Shoulder bag
I’m not sure if they still sell this, because I bought it in December of 2010, and I have been using everyday since… until this past month where I bought a new bag. I have an unhealthy love affair with this bag. Not only is it vegan leather, but it is still in amazing condition! Great quality bag! I bought I off of Bag Haus for like $60 and it was well worth it. Bag Haus no longer carries this bag but you can check the Urban Expressions website.
So there you go! Some of my all time favorite picks for 2011! Now that its 2012, it’s a whole new year for new and fantastic products! I can’t wait!
Yay, I am now officially a blogger! My first legitimate blog! I hope you all enjoy! I will update my profile and contact information very soon, and I hope to be posting tutorial videos very soon as well. If you have any looks you want me to do, just send them my way!
Thanks so much for reading my blog and supporting me and my Dream! You guys rock!
Lots of Love and Hugs your way!
Renee Ann!
Great going! It's a wonderful start! Lots of information...will have people coming back for more!
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