How Argan Oil Saved My Skin

Some of you know I had major surgery on my jaw in August of 2016. Ever since my jaw surgery, I have really been struggling with my skin. My skin went through this weird peeling, dry, painful phase for months. I tried everything to combat it, but nothing seemed to work. Then I tried Josie Maran's 100% Pure Argan Oil and overnight my skin changed.

It felt as if my skin took the drink of water it was craving. My skin was hydrated, smooth, and glowing. I almost didn't believe it at first. I thought that the effect would eventually wear off or that my skin would get used to the argan oil to the point that it would stop working, but none of that happened. The argan oil nourished my skin and kept it hydrated day after day. I could finally wear foundation without worrying that it would start cracking off my face halfway through the day. My skin stopped peeling and my face no longer had that tight painful feel to it. My skin finally felt like my skin.

I'm not one to say that something is a miracle product, but this is a miracle product. If you have dry, dehydrated, acne prone skin like me, then I suggest giving argan oil a chance.

Sephora VIB Sale Haul

Today I'm finally sharing with you all my Sephora VIB sale haul! Most the items I purchased were back ups of current favorites, but I did purchase a few new items I have been wanting to try. 

Makeup

Benefit Galifornia Blush
How could I pass up purchasing this blush! Come on, it's a blush called Galifornia and I'm a California girl. Every California girl needs this pink blush with gold shimmer in their life.

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Blur Primer
I have been wanting to try this primer for so long and my first impression of this primer is beyond words. I've only been using it for a little over a week and I'm pretty impressed. I'll get back to you guys a little later with my final thoughts on this primer.

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
I conveniently ran out of my beloved Laura Mercier Translucent Powder right before the sale, so I purchased another because I just can't live without it. If you want to read more about my love for this powder, check out this post.

NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer
NARS Radient Creamy Concealer is my holy grail, desert island, ride or die concealer. When I heard NARS was coming out with a new concealer, I just had to try it. So far I don't hate this concealer, but I don't love it. I think I just need more time to try it out and experiment with it before I make my final opinion.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Taupe
The Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz is my favorite brow product. It's easy to use and is long lasting. I usually use the shades Medium Brown or Soft Brown, but I decided to give the shade Taupe a try. I thought it would be too light for my dark eyebrows, but it actually blends in well and matches my blonde hair perfectly.

Make Up For Ever Step 1 Skin Equalizer Nourishing Primer
Another product I conveniently ran out of right before the sale was my favorite primer for dry skin, the Make Up For Ever Nourishing primer. If you want to read more about this primer, check out this post.

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
I also picked up a back up of my favorite mascara, the Too Faced Better Than Sex mascara, because my current one is going to dry out any day now. If you want to read more about why I can't live without this mascara, check out this post.

Skincare

Origins Bedtime Bests
Origins is my favorite skincare brand and this sampler pack is such a deal, I've bought two of them. It comes with a full size of my favorite night cream, a deluxe size of my favorite face mask, a deluxe size of Origins famous face wash, a deluxe size of their spot treatment, and a beautiful makeup bag.

Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask
I feel like a broken record telling you guys how much I love this lip mask and can't live without it. If you want to read more about the Bite Agave Lip Mask, check out this post.

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb
I restocked my favorite day moisturizer, the Belif Aqua Bomb. This moisturizer is perfect for my dehydrated combination skin. It keeps my skin moisturized throughout the day, but is also light enough to be worn under makeup.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Lip Therapy
The FAB Ultra Repair Lip Therapy is my favorite everyday lip balm. I go through so many of these! Probably about one a month, that I bought three during the sale.

Caudalie Vinosource S.O.S Thirst Quenching Serum
I have such dehydrated skin, that this serum saves my skin's life every day, so I stocked up on a new bottle before my old bottle runs out. I combine this serum with my daily moisturizer to keep my thirsty skin hydrated throughout the day.

Caudalie Grape Water
The Caudalie Grape Water has become such a staple in my life. It helps set my makeup in the morning and keeps my makeup looking fresh throughout the day. I keep a bottle with me in my purse, one at my work, and one at my makeup desk so I'm never without it. I'm just short of obsessed if you can't tell. If you want to read more about this magical spray, check out this post.

Peter Thomas Roth Irish Moor Mud Purifying Black Mask
I've been wanting to try this mask for a long time! (If you don't believe me, check out this post.) I am a face mask junkie and this face mask has everything I'm looking for in a good face mask. It's said to be clarifying and hydrating at the same time. I've only used it once, and my grandma asked me if I was going to a Halloween party when she saw it on my face, but it seemed to work well. I'll keep you updated on my thoughts on this face mask.

Haircare

Alterna Bambo Smooth Anti-Breakage Thermal Protection Spray
I have very damaged hair due to dying it blonde for the past 12 years and going through a phase of straightening my already very straight hair in high school and part of college. I also use a lot heat on my hair from blowdrying and curling it every week. So having a good heat protectant is very important to me. I've been wanting give this heat protectant a try for a while because of it's really good reviews, so I'll let you know what I think of it soon.

Bumble & Bumble Surf Foam Spray Blow Dry
The only reason why my hair has any texture and holds a curl when I curl my hair is because of this hair product. The Bumble & Bumble Surf Foam Spray is the perfect combination of salt spray and mousse that gives my hair that perfectly textured volume my board straight hair needs.

Other

Huda Beauty Classic False Lashes in Giselle
I love the Huda Beauty Giselle lashes and I decided to pick up a pair because I have a few events coming up that I want my lashes to look their very best! If you want to read more about these lashes, check out this post.

Too Cool For School Dinoplatz Dear Brachiosaurus Blotting Sheets in Mulberry
I have combo skin, which means I do get oily from time to time, especially in the summer months, but I'm also a cheap person, so I usually combat my oily skin with Starbucks napkins or toilet seat covers. (Don't judge me you know you've been there.) Well, you should be happy to know, I finally decided to try some real blotting sheets, and my mind is blown! I've only used these a few time, most recently at Disneyland last weekend, but I think these are going to become a new staple in my beauty routine.


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Top 10 Picks to Buy During the Sephora Sale

Twice a year Sephora gives us the greatest gift a beauty guru could ever ask for: BEAUTY SALE!

Here are my top 10 picks that I believe to be worth buying during the Sephora Sale. 

Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Eyeshadow Palette
If you buy one thing from the Sephora sale, it must be the Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Eyeshadow Palette. This palette is simply amazing. It has a wide array of shimmer and matte shades ranging from neutrals, browns, reds, oranges, and pinks. My favorite shades are Buon Fresco, which is a matte dusty lilac, and Antique Bronzer, which is a warm dark bronze with a red undertone.

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Blur Primer
I have had my eye on this primer for a while now and have been patiently waiting for this sale to purchase it. (Well, my version of "patiently waiting" which basically means stalky Sephora on social media and checking my email constantly.) This primer is said to be hydrating and blur pores, which is the ideal primer for me.

Benefit Galifornia Blush
I love the Benefit Box Powders. They are such good quality powders and I am such a fan of the packaging. When Benefit announced last year that they were coming out with a new blush, I was so excited. Then I found out that it was a pink shade with gold shimmer named Galifornia... myself and the entire internet freaked out. The name and the packaging definitely enticed me, but it was the blush shade that sold me. It looks like the perfect blush shade for spring and summer.

Kat Von D Everlasting Lip Liner
Kat Von D makes some of the best liquid lipsticks on the market and she recently came out with an entire line of matching lip liners. These lip liners look stunning and I'm sure their quality will be just a fantastic as the rest of Kat Von D's makeup line.    

Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner
I love the Fresh Rose Face Mask and recently Fresh came out with an edition to their Rose line with the Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner. I just know this is going to be a popular product being sold during the sale. A hydrating toner is a must in any skincare regime, so I know this is a product that most skin types will be able to use. Also, the packaging of this product is beautiful. It has real rose petals floating in the bottle, so the packaging itself might just sell this toner. Besides the packaging, I'm sure with all Fresh skincare products this toner is going to be amazing and I really want to try it.

Origins Bedtime Bests
Origins is my favorite skincare brand. If I had to only use one skincare brand for the rest of my life, it would be Origins. This sampler pack is such a good deal, I've already purchased two of them. It comes with a full sized High-Potency Night-A-Mins Mineral-Enriched Renewal Cream, which is my favorite night cream. A deluxe size of the Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash. A deluxe size of the Original Skin Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay, which is my favorite exfoliating face mask. A deluxe size of the Super Spot Remover Acne Treatment Gel and a beautiful travel pouch.

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
You already know my love for the Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation. This is a cult favorite foundation that I believe everyone should try. The expensive price tag is gut wrenching, so get it on sale while you can!

Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask
This is probably my most repurchased item at Sephora. The Bite Agave Lip Mask is the best lip treatment I've ever tried. I use it every night and it moisturizes my lips better then anything I've ever tried before. If you suffer from dry lips and can't seem to find anything to sooth your dry soar lips, then you need to try the Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask.

Kate Somerville Exfolikate
Exfoliating is such an important step in any skincare routine, but it is so hard to find a good exfoliator that doesn't irritate the skin and gets the job done. I can't even tell you how many different exfoliators I have tried from drugstore to highend. I got a sample of the Kate Somerville Exfolikate and fell in love! After going through about 5 different samples, I finally decided to purchase the full size. It is a gentle exfoliant but so effective. This product has a cult following because it's simply the best exfoliator on the market, and it has a price tag that comes with that title. I would recommend purchasing the Kate Somerville Exfolikate during the Sephora sale.

Beauty Blender Pro
If you haven't used a Beauty Blender yet, you are truly missing out! This is the best beauty tool to use to apply your foundation. I have been using the original Beauty Blender for years, but then I decided to try the Pro version and the Pro version is far superior then the original. The two versions are exactly the same and cost the same, but this one shows less stains. I pick up a new Beauty Blender every Sephora sale because it's always a good idea to have a back up.

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March Beauty Favorites

March is such a fun month for makeup because it's the month I start to transition out of my winter makeup routine and start to incorporate more spring makeup. Here are the products I have been loving all of March.

Zoeva Coco Blend Eyeshadow Palette
I received the Zoeva Coco Blend Eyeshadow Palette for Christmas and I didn't start using it a lot until March. I had always had my eye on this palette for a while because of it's different take on a neutral eyeshadow palette. The eye shadows in this palette are really impressive because of their unique color selection and high pigmentation. My favorite shades are Sweeter End, which is a creamy champagne with gold shimmer, Pure Ganache, which is a true gold with an orange undertone and gold shimmer, and Delicate Acidity, which is a purply grey taupe with a shimmer finish. If you're looking for a new eyeshadow palette that is a good price, I would definitely recommend you pick up this one.

NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Dirty Mind & Do Me Baby
I just want to first start out by saying why can't NARS pick more appropriate names for their makeup products? Come on NARS, I hate when someone asks me what shade of a NARS product I'm wearing and I have to say something pretty inappropriate. Ok now that my rant is out of the way, let me tell you about the two lip products I pretty much wore all of March. The NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencils are some of my favorite lip products. You all know my love for NARS Cruella. The first color I have been loving all month is the shade Dirty Mind, which is a dark bruised plum purple shade. The second color is in the shade Do Me Baby, (see what I mean about the inappropriate name choices) which is a chestnut rose shade. These lip pencils are nice pigmentation and because they are matte they last really well on the lips.

Bite Beauty The Lip Pencil in Dusty Mauve
I thought the beauty community would freak out when Bite Beauty announced they were coming out with lip pencils, but the beauty community has been kind of quiet about them. I feel like no one has talked about them and I feel these new lip pencils deserve to be talked about. They remind me of the MAC lip pencils but a tad softer in texture. I purchased the shade Dusty Mauve which is true dusty mauve color. The lip pencil is pigmented, creamy, and long lasting on the lips. I really want to try more shades in the line, especially the dark shades. If you love Bite Beauty products as much as me or are looking to try a my lip liner, you must try the new Bite Beauty Lip Pencils.

Caudalie Grape Water
I suffered with such dry skin all throughout winter, I needed a hydrating spray to spray over my foundation and throughout the day to keep my skin from drying out and cracking. I've always heard such good things about the Caudalie Grape Water so I decided to give it a try and it completely saved my skin. I love this so much I bought the full size and it has become apart of my daily routine. What I love most about this spray is that it is so hydrating and has such a fine mist that it doesn't disrupt my makeup. If you have dry skin or just love face sprays as much as me, you need the Caudalie Grape Water.

Benefit Hoola Matte Bronzer
Benefit recently came out with a light version of their iconic Hoola Bronzer, so I went to Ulta to see it in person and I was kind of disappointed. When I swatched the new bronzer next to the original bronzer I noticed it was very yellow with a hint of orange. As a fair skinned person I was completely ready to purchase it but instead I fell back in love with the original Hoola bronzer and I have been using it everyday since. The original Hoola bronzer is the perfect neutral tan bronze shade and will always be the superior Benefit bronzer.

Benefit Rockateur Blush
After breaking out my Benefit Hoola bronzer, I broke out my old favorite the Benefit Rockateur Blush and I forgot how much I love this blush. It truly is one of my favorite blushes and it is the perfect transition shade between winter and spring. This blush is a beautiful rose gold shade with a touch of shimmer. Rockateur probably has the best lasting power out of every blush I own. I'll put it on in the morning at 6:00am and it is still vivid when I get home from work at 5:00pm. If you haven't tried this blush yet, I would highly recommend it!

From Left to Right: NARS Dirty Mind, NARS Do Me Baby, Bite Beauty Dusty Mauve

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March Beauty & Lifestyle Favorites

Spring has finally sprung and with that comes March Beauty & Lifestyle Favorites! 

Let's start out with beauty! March was all about transitioning my makeup from the dark and moody winter to being more light and happy for spring. I purchased the Tarte Energy Noir Clay Palette a few months ago after hearing great reviews about it and overall I really like the palette a lot, but this past month I have been mostly loving the blush in the palette called Unearthed. This blush is a matte cool toned dusty pink that is perfect for the transition from winter to spring. It's a great everyday blush color and because it's made with amazonian clay it lasts a long time on the cheeks. Sticking with cheeks, the only highlighter I have been wearing all month is the Becca x Jaclyn Hill Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Champagne Pop. Oh my gosh I do not know how to express how mush I love this highlighter! The color is a soft white gold with a peachy pink undertone. I use it on the tops of cheeks, brow bone, tear ducks, bridge of the nose, cupids bow, a little on the forehead, and tad on the chin. I don't think any highlighter will ever be able to top this one! On my eyes I've been loving the Burberry Eye Colour Wet and Dry Silk Shadow in Rosewood. After purchasing the color Pale Barley and loving it a few months ago, I purchased the color Rosewood. It's a soft rosy taupe with a hint of shimmer. This has been my go to everyday spring eye color. On to the lips there are two colors I have been wearing all month. First, the Too Faced Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick in Melted Fig. This is a rosy orchid color that is soft enough to be worn everyday. It goes on the lips like a lip gloss but then dries to a demi-matte finish. My favorite thing about this lip product is that it fades throughout the day so well. I find that I can wear this throughout an entire day work day, drink Starbucks, eat lunch, and not even have to touch up once. I really need to purchase more colors in this line. Next, for more neutral lip days, I have been wearing the Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte in Touch of Spice. This is a soft neutral pink brown color that is a perfect for an everyday nude lip.

I really hate cleaning my brushes, (who doesn't right) but this past month I discovered the Beauty Blender Blender Cleanser Solid and it has made cleaning my brushes and beauty blender sponge so quick and easy! I usually use a combination of dish soap and baby shampoo, but it's so messy and time consuming. This is a solid soap that you run under water for a few seconds, wet your brush, swirl your brush in the soap a few times, rinse your brush, and you're done. The only thing negative I would say about this product is the price, other then that I highly recommend it! My March skincare favorite was The Body Shop Vitamin E Hydrating Toner. I have been using this toner for a while and have loved it. Then towards the end of January I ran out and didn't make time to repurchase it. Throughout Februray, I felt like my skin on my face was missing something. I repurchased the Vitamin E Toner and my skin went back to normal. What I love about this toner is that it's very hydrating and doesn't have any alcohol in it so it doesn't dry out or irritate my sensitive skin. I will never forget to repurchase this ever again! My haircare favorite this past month was my Verb Ghost Oil. Verb is a new brand that I haven't heard really much about, but I saw it online on Sephora one day and decided to a give it a try. For one thing, their prices are very reasonable compared to other haircare product prices you see at Sephora and even at the drugstore. I decided to try the Ghose Oil first and I absolutely love this hair oil! It's a moringa oil blend that I put on my ends when they're wet, blow dry my hair, and then put a little bit more on my hair when its dry. It really tames away any frizz and leaves my hair so soft and shiny. If you're in the market for a new hair oil then I recommend this one from Verb. I can't wait to try more products from the Verb haircare line!

To anyone who knows me super well, knows that candy is my weakness, and March is filled with two of my favorite candies! First, Brach's Chicks & Rabbits which is a dense marshmallow like Easter candy. This classic candy has been put in my Easter basket for as long as I can remember and I'm not going to lie, I definitely went through like three bags of these throughout March. Next, every Reese's Peanut Butter Cup lover knows that the best Reese's are the eggs! They're soft chocolaty peanut butter goodness and I just love them!

My Netflix favorite this month was a film titled Man Up. This british comedy stars Lake Bell and Simon Pegg on a blind date that goes so wrong, it's right! I don't want to give too much away, but if you need a good laugh, watch this movie!

I know Easter was a few weeks ago, but I thought I would still share mine, Tiger Lily, and Hannah's Easter photos! Have a happy Spring everyone!

December Beauty & Lifestyle Favorites

I can't believe this is the final favorites post of the year! December has been one of my favorite months of the year and I have rounded up some of favorites that range from makeup, skincare, a television show, and food.

Makeup
December is the month to rock a red lip and these are the three products I use to created my perfect red lip. First I use the MAC Lip Pencil in Cherry to line and fill in my lips. This lipliner goes on creamy and then dries matte to lock in the color and create a kind of wall around your lips to prevent your lipstick from smudging or feathering out. Then I fill in my lips with the Sephora Cream Lip Stain 01 in Always Red. This liquid lipstick goes on like a lipgloss but then dries completely matte and doesn't move all day. Lastly I top off my lips with the NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella to deepen the color and add a creamy velvet texture to the lips. I wore this lip combination to Disneyland and after 12 hours of walking, talking, drinking, eating, and everyday wear on my lips, I didn't have to touch them up once! I know it's hard to believe because I couldn't even believe it myself but it's true! If you're looking for products for the perfect red lip, then look no further then these three products.

My last makeup favorite product of the month is the Burberry Eye Colour Wet & Dry Silk Shadow in Pale Barley. In the pan, this eyeshadow looks like the most boring eyeshadow color ever. It looks like a million colors you've seen before and you're pretty sure you own something just like it. Well, let me tell you this eyeshadow color is anything but ordinary. The color is a dirty bronze taupe with hints of gold shimmer. It is perfect to wear on its own for a more neutral everyday look, or you can dress is up with a bold lip. This eyeshadow is a cult favorite that comes with a heavy price tag, but it's totally worth the hype and every penny.

Skincare
The winter weather has really hit my skin hard this month and my life saver product has been my Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate. This serum adds that punch of moisture my skin needs and also helps repair my skin from the elements it endured throughout the day. If your skin is in desperate need to be saved from the harsh winter season that is upon us, then I recommend trying the Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate.

Winter is the season of the bold lip and wearing a lot of lip products all day in the cold weather then scrubbing them off at the end of the day has really taken a toll on my naturally dry and chapped lips. My lips life saver is my very well loved Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask. I have been wearing this lip mask every night and I wake up with my lips feeling smooth and moisturized. I'm always trying new lip balms and creams, but I always return to this lip mask because it works so well. If your lips are struggling through winter or bold lip season, then you much try the Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask.

Fashion
I have been waiting a long time for it to be cold enough for me to wear this scarf and it finally is! This ASOS blanket scarf is the perfect winter accessory. I am so in love with blanket scarves! They can be worn so many different ways and it keeps you so warm that sometimes you don't even need a jacket. If you're looking for your next winter staple accessory, you need a blanket scarf in your life.

Television Shows
The show that has consumed my life this month is Outlander. This show starts out in 1945 where a women named Claire is on her honeymoon with her husband in Scotland and after encountering some mystical stones she falls through time and lands in 1743 Scotland. The show follows her adventure in the past and her efforts to try to get back to her correct time. Outlander has all the elements that make up a good show. It's a period drama filled with action, adventure, love, betrayal, and mystery. If you're looking for your next show you're going to binge watch, then I highly recommend Outlander.

Food
This best thing about the holiday season is the limited edition treats that come out. My favorites are the Reese's Peanut Butter Trees. They are so much better then the regular versions and I'm not going to lie, I'm pretty sure I some everyday this month. I high recommend going out the stores while you still can to stock up on them before they're gone!

Christmas Gift Guide: The Beauty Guru

People are so hard to buy gifts for nowadays, especially the beauty obsessed! So I thought I'd help you all out by making a list of what I believe would be the perfect gifts for the beauty guru in your life.

For the girl that just loves makeup! 
These are some of my favorite makeup sets that are totally worth it and anyone would love.

Bite Beauty Discovery Set

Laura Mercier Matte-to-Metal Caviar Stick Eye Colour Collection

Sephora Favorites Lashstash

Sephora Collection Breakups to Makeup Holiday Bag

For the person who has it all! 

People that love makeup and collect it are so hard to buy for, so these are the best limited edition palettes that anyone would love to receive as a gift. 

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit

Too Faced The Little Black Book of Bronzers

NARS Steven Klein Collaboration One Shocking Moment Cheek Palette

For the makeup beginner! 
The Urban Decay eyeshadow palettes are the best out there so any of these four would be a great buy for someone just starting out with makeup.

Naked

Naked 2

Naked 3

Naked Smoky

For the person who doesn't splurge on themselves! 
Eyeshadow palettes are my favorite (because who has time for individual eyeshadows), but most people don't buy them for themselves so they make a perfect gift. 

Too Faced The Chocolate Bar Eye Palette

Too Faced Natural Eye Neutral Eye Shadow Collection

Lorac Pro Palette

Lorac Pro Palette 2

For the skincare obsessed! 
Skincare gift sets are some of the greatest deals during the holidays and these are some of the best skincare sets offered this holiday. 

Glamglow Giftsexy Dazzling Hydration Set

Origins Bestsellers Set

Origins Mini Mask Marvals

Sephora Favorites Skin Wonderland

For the person who you don't know what to buy! 
Don't lie, you hoard Bath & Body Works stuff all throughout your house and guess what, so do your friends because everyone loves this store. If you can't decide what to get a person, buy them a Bath & Body Works gift set, they'll love it.  

Bath & Body Works The Daily Trio Gift Kit

Bath & Body Works Ultimate Fragrance Fan

Bath & Body Works Basket of Favorites Gift Kit

Well, I hope this list helped you with gift ideas for all the beauty obsessed people in your lives!

Sephora VIB Sale 2015

It is every beauty guru's favorite time of year! The Sephora VIB sale! Even though I already knew the sale was coming and what my coupon code was, when I got my letter in the mail I literally jumped up and down... Embarrassing I know but 20% off of beauty products justifies my reaction. I did limit myself to only purchasing five things, which was very hard, but I am happy with my purchases!

Sephora Favorites Lashstash
The Sephora Favorites Lashstash was definitely my "I don't need this but I want it" purchase. I'm sure you're thinking, "Alyssa, this box cost you $45... how is this worth it?" Well, it comes with 8 deluxe sample mascaras, a mini faux lash extender, full size eyelash curlers, and a full size eye liner. I love mascara so I can't wait to start testing out all these mascaras, and these mini mascaras will last me for months. Plus, I've been needing new eyelash curlers for a while and everyone needs a good black eyeliner! If you're a mascara junkie like me, you need this in your life!

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla
I was running out of my NARS concealer the other day, so I repurchased it because I love it that much. This concealer has become my holy grail concealer and if you've been reading my blog you'll know how much I love it and recommend it to everyone!

Bite Beauty Bite Mix and Mingle in Mullberry and Scarlet
Bite Beauty have been doing these mini lipstick duos the past few years around Christmas time where they pair two of their lipstick shades together into a mini double ended lipstick. I've never felt the need to buy one until I saw this duo of the colors Mullberry and Scarlet. Mullberry is a berry wine and Scarlet is a deep red. It only costs $14, so if you are looking into trying out Bite Beauty or want a good stocking stuffer for someone, I recommend trying these!

Burberry Eye Colour Wet & Dry Silk Shadow in Pale Barley
I've been wanting this eye shadow for so long and I finally have it! Burberry is the ultimate luxury beauty line in my eyes and if this wasn't 20% off, I wouldn't have bought it. Pale Barley is such a cult favorite in the beauty world and I understand why. The color looks so ordinary in the pan but then you put it on your eyelids and its just so beautiful. It's a dirty bronze taupe with hints of gold and shimmer. It pairs perfectly with a bold lip or on a day when you want to have a more subtle neutral look.

Glam Glow Supermud
I've already used this face mask a few times since I've gotten it and I'm not going to lie, I love it! I don't know how I've gone this long without it in my life. I have been wanting the Glam Glow Supermud face mask for a while, but I could never justify the price. Then, the VIB sale came around so I decided to get it and I'm so glad I did! This mask is a clearing treatment and has already worked magic on my skin. I can't wait to try it out some more so I can give you a full review in the future!

October Beauty Favorites!

Well, October has come to an end and in the blink of an eye November has begun, so you know what that means... October favorites! During the month of October I have had some new favorites I just discovered and some old favorites that I fell in love with all over again. So here are my favorites from the month of October!

Too Faced Hangover Replenishing Face Primer
I have tried so many face primers over the years. I've found a few that I love to smooth out my pores and control my oiliness, but I've never found anything to help hydrate my dry skin, until now. The Hangover Replenishing Face Primer by Too Faced hydrates, smooths, and brightens my skin for a more awake look, especially when I haven't slept well. But what I love most about this primer is that it creates a hydration barrier between my skin and foundation that lasts all day. The hydration barrier prevents my skin from absorbing my foundation, which is something I struggle with my combination skin.

The Naked 3 Palette by Urban Decay
I've really neglected my Naked 3 palette these past few months, but for some reason I reached for it when doing my makeup one day and haven't looked back! I forgot how much I love this eyeshadow palette. My go to eye look this past month has been using Mugshot on my lid, a metallic taupe with pink shimmer, Nooner in the crease, a matte dusty rose brown, and Blackheart as liner, a smoky matte black with red micro glitter.

MAC Cosmetics Lip Pencil in Burgundy and Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte in Divine Wine
This lip liner and lipstick combination were my favorite all month! Together they make the perfect vampy lip shade of burgundy red brown with a hint of plum. If you haven't read my post about vampy lips, I'll link it here.

L'Oréal Color Riche Mono Eyeshadow in Golden Nude
When wearing a bold lip I always go for a golden eye look, and my favorite golden shade to use is L'Oréal's Golden Nude eyeshadow. It's a smoky golden shade with lots of shimmer that goes perfectly with my hazel eye color. The formula of this eyeshadow is the best at the drugstore. It's so pigmented and is very long lasting on the eyes. If you can get ahold of this eyeshadow, you must buy it!

Rockateur Blush by Benefit
While cleaning out one of the drawers in my makeup collection I found my Rockateur blush and I instantly fell back in love with this blush! It's a rose gold shade that is perfect for the fall makeup looks, like golden smoky eyes and dark lips. What I love most about this blush is that the color stays all day. Benefit makes some of the best blushes and I will always recommend them, especially Rockateur.

Pumpkin Enzyme Mask by Peter Thomas Roth
I've been eyeing this face mask for a while at Sephora and I'm so glad I finally purchased it. There is nothing basic about this pumpkin mask! It's an exfoliating treatment mask so I use it about once a week to get all the dead skin and congestion out of my pores. I love that this mask leaves my skin feeling smooth and looking radiant. It also helps that it smells like freshly baked pumpkin pie!

Of course my assistants Cooper and Tiger Lily had to pose next to the pumpkins. Cooper wore his orange and black spider halloween scarf all October, so I would say that was his October favorite!

Also, in case you were wondering here are some photos of what me, Cooper, Tiger Lily, and Hannah went as for Halloween. Cooper and I were Cincinnati Bengals football players, Tiger Lily was our cheerleader, and Hannah was the referee. Our last minute theme actually worked out really well, but now all I can think about is what we'll be next year!