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Five Favorite Products + Playlist – June

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It’s been quite some time since I sat down and shared my favorite products as of late, so I’m stoked to be sharing some today. Since it has been so long, I can say that I’ve been using all of these products for over 2 months (minus my hat, which I just picked up) so I have really put these things to the test. I love trying new things out and sharing my thoughts because I know how overwhelming it can be to try to figure out what products to buy/put your money into. Hopefully, I can help out in that department just a bit!

I usually have a fail product to share as well, but I really couldn’t think of one this time around. I guess that’s a plus, right? Anyway, here are my five favorite products (+ a playlist, to makeup for not having a fail!) for June:

Five Favorite Products:

itCosmetics Bye Bye Makeup Melting Balm – I’ve always used the tried and true Neutrogena makeup wipes to take my makeup off at night, but over the last few months, I felt like they just weren’t cutting it anymore. My skin has had a hard time since moving to Utah and has been incredibly dry and the wipes seemed to be irritating it even more. Plus, they would always snag in my eyelash extensions when I tried to take off my eye makeup and pull them out. No fun.

I was so stoked when It Cosmetics sent me their Bye Bye Makeup Melting Balm because it looked like a product that might work better for me. It has not disappointed. This stuff literally melts my makeup right off my face when I softly rub it into my skin. After I wipe it off with some cotton rounds, my face feels SO moisturized and calm. Plus, this stuff is gentle on the eyes and easily takes off my eye-makeup without bothering my extensions at all. In fact, I think my extensions retention has gone up since switching to this product as my primary makeup remover.

ItCosmetics Bye Bye Makeup Melting Balm review // Hey There, Chelsie

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10-Minute Summer Makeup Tutorial with Suzanne Somers Cosmetics

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Easy 10-Minute no-makeup makeup tutorial for summer featuring a review on Suzanne Somers Cosmetics // Hey There, Chelsie

I was really excited to see so many requests come in from my recent reader survey for more makeup reviews and tutorials. I’ve talked before about how makeup has become a huge creative outlet for me; I’ve never been crafty, but I somehow can make colors blend together pretty well on my face. Anyway, I’m excited to bring a makeup tutorial and review to the blog today.

Suzanne Somers Cosmetics

Today, I’m going to be reviewing the Suzanne Somers cosmetic line Suzanne Organics, along with sharing the step-by-step process I took to create this easy & effortless summery makeup look. You may recognize Suzanne Sommers from her time on the show Three’s Company or from the infomercials for the Thigh-Master. Recently, though, after a cancer scare, Suzanne decided to create a cosmetics line that cut out excess chemicals and focused on organic and natural ingredients. Being a fellow cancer survivor, I can get on board with that initiative and definitely wanted to give these products a try.

My go-to look during the summer is usually a really quick and simple process. I like to focus more on having a healthy summer glow instead of intricate eyeshadow looks when the weather is warm! I also love to show off my freckles, so I rarely put on a ton of foundation (if any at all) and go really easy on the eyes. I put together this look using products exclusively from Suzanne Organics and am sharing my thoughts on the products, plus the step-by-step process below:

10-Minute Summer Makeup Tutorial featuring Suzanne Organics cosmetics // Hey There, Chelsie 10-Minute Summer Makeup Tutorial featuring Suzanne Organics cosmetics // Hey There, Chelsie

10-Minute Summer Makeup Tutorial

First – I applied the Golden Tan Serum on my face to use as a primer. Since I spend half my day inside a corporate office and the rest of my day in my home office, I don’t get to be out in the sun that much. I’m also a lot more careful about sun exposure because, you know, I had cancer and don’t want to give it another reason to come back. But, I love having a summer glow and decided to give self-tanning a try with this product. I started out with just my legs in case it went south but thankfully, this self-tanner did not make me look orange at all, mainly because it’s a serum that gives a gradual glow instead of a drastic change. I liked that this product added some warmth to my skin tone without looking fake. Plus, it was gentle enough to use on my face without causing any irritation and it has a silicon texture to it, so it doubles great as a primer for foundation.

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My Journey to Becoming Healthier: The Beginning

Opening up about my journey to become healthier and why I'm starting now (after neglecting it for 11 years.) If you are a cancer survivor struggling with wanting to take care of your body, this post is for you // Hey There, Chelsie

 

When I was going through the process of being diagnosed, the one thing that my dad kept saying to EVERY doctor we saw was: “Besides her leg hurting, she is as healthy as a horse!” It was a little annoying to hear him say repeatedly because clearly, something was wrong with my leg. But, looking back at it now, I don’t blame him because he was right. Because, back before cancer entered my life and tore apart my body, I was pretty dang fit. I was almost 16 years old, I was an active soccer player and marching in the high school band every weekend. I ate relatively well, I could run a fast mile, I was at a decent weight, and I rarely got sick. I was pretty dang health, you know, besides the fact that I had a 6-inch tumor growing in my leg.

Of course, after a year of chemotherapy and three reconstructive leg surgeries, the last word anyone would use to describe me these days would be “healthy.” Yes, I’m almost 11 years cancer free and I haven’t had any major issues health-wise recently, but I’m still far from being healthy. The truth is, I haven’t tried to take care of my body or my physical health in 11 years, minus that one month that I went soda free. I would talk about it once in a while, try to cut out some sugar, but inevitably would give up and fall back into my habits.

At first, I didn’t take care of myself because I physically couldn’t. With a new leg pieced together by donner bone, metal rods, screws, and titanium plates, it’s hard to even get up out of bed in the morning. But as my leg healed, I started using my leg as an excuse to not take care of myself. I was mad at my body for betraying me, I was frustrated that I was stuck in a body that didn’t feel like mine, and I didn’t want to put effort into taking care of it. 

It’s like driving a comfortable Ford Edge Limited for your whole life, (you know, one with heated leather seats and Bluetooth,) and waking up one morning to find that you have to commute in a 1993 rusted Oldsmobile with transmission problems. Not only do you mourn the loss of your comfortable and familiar car, but you now have to try to take care of a car that doesn’t want to run. After trying a couple times, it’s easy to say “whatever, I’ll just run it into the ground because it’s never going to drive like my Edge did.” That’s where I was at for the last eleven years – running my Oldsmobile into the ground because it wasn’t the Edge I grew up with.

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Worth the Hype? BeBe & Bella Skincare

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Worth the Hype? Bebe & Bella Skincare - get 20% off your order here: http://primp.in/Kw3hleP02N #ad #BeBeBellaPRIMP // Hey There, Chelsie

A few months ago, when I was in the midst of my major skin meltdown and not getting the results I wanted with just my skincare, I decided to try something different. I decided to cut out as much excess sugar as possible from my diet for two weeks and only drink water. I thought that maybe my skin issues went deeper than the surface and that maybe what I was putting into my body was contributing to the painful cystic spots I had all over my face.

Sure enough, after two weeks of no cookies, candy, and soda, my face started to clear up. I knew then that I needed to start taking better care of myself because my skin was a visual representation of how much disregard I was giving to my body. I also wanted to do some research into some skincare that targeted more than just topical solutions.

Worth the Hype? BeBe & Bella Skincare // Hey There, Chelsie

Introducing BeBe & Bella:

BeBe & Bella is an innovative skin care brand because their product go beyond just products you put on your skin. Their skin care line also includes probiotics, which enhance the skin’s protective moisture barrier and improves digestive health. Like I learned earlier this year, what I put in my body matters just as much as what I put on my skin.

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The Best of #myvibrantlife & 5 Favorite Things February

Wet n Wild Photofocus Setting Spray Review // Hey There, Chelsie

March is flying by already, it seems. Between this whole house buying process, increased hours at work, and getting ready to move, I feel like March is already over! I’m exhausted just thinking about it, but I’m grateful to be so busy and preoccupied during this month, because, as many of you know, it’s pretty a pretty complicated month for me.

Anyway, I finally sat down and got to write out some thoughts about some of my favorite products that I’ve been using over the last few months. So I’m coming at you with the February edition of 5 Favorite Things and the best of #myvibrantlife! I don’t have a fail this month, surprisingly, but don’t worry. I’m sure something will disappoint me soon!

5 Favorite Things

Wet n’ Wild PhotoFocus Setting Spray 

I’m a huge fan of MAC’s Fix+ and the Urban Decay De-Slick setting spray, but man, those sprays expensive. I’ve been on the hunt for an effective, but more affordable setting spray for months and I finally found an amazing contender with the Wet n’ Wild Photofocus Spray.

This spray does an amazing job of setting down my powder and gives a beautiful blurred finish to my skin. I do notice a significant increase in how long my makeup lasts throughout the day when I use this product, as well. And for 5 bucks, you just can’t beat the price.

Wet n Wild Photofocus Setting Spray Review // Hey There, Chelsie

I will say that the first bottle I bought has a really awful spritzer. It would spray the product out in big drops instead of a fine mist. I ended up putting the product in an old UD spray bottle so I could have a better application. However, the second bottle I bought had a much better spray pump, so I think I may have gotten a dud, or Wet n’ Wild just made some improvements to the packaging.

Regardless, this is a great affordable setting-spray product for those of you looking for a spray that won’t break the bank.

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3 Beauty Upgrades I’m Loving So Far in 2017

3 Beauty Upgrades I'm Loving So Far in 2017 // Hey There, Chelsie

I know that we’re basically through February and that the new year is in full swing, but I wanted to chat about some of the changes I’ve made since 2017 started that I’m digging a ton right now. The new year always brings lots of plans for change and I’ve been busy making some changes in my life (big and small.) I can’t wait to share more of these with you in the next couple weeks, but I wanted to start today by sharing 3 beauty changes I’ve made since the New Year that I am LOVING!

Dove Advanced Care Antiperspirant 

At the beginning of the year, I got to collaborate and participate in a photo shoot for a boutique here in Utah. It was such a fun project and it really helped me step outside of my comfort zone and showed me how far I had come in terms of self-confidence. However, the one thing I still struggled with during the shoot? B.O.

I’m always open here (probably too much at times) and I know that we all have those moments where we realize we reek. This was a moment for me. I know I put my deodorant on that morning, but I had gone to work, and then went straight to the shoot afterward. I had changed clothes several times and was feeling a bit warm in a tight space. I was so embarrassed by how much I smelled that I went into the bathroom and doused myself in hairspray just to cover it up. I’d rather smell strongly of hair product than B.O. After that shoot, I decided it was time to upgrade my current deodorant and find a new solution.

3 Beauty Upgrades I'm Loving So Far in 2017 // Hey There, Chelsie

Enter the new Dove Advanced Care Antiperspirant. Dove Advanced Care Antiperspirant offers 48 hours of odor and wetness protection plus added skincare benefits of Dove ¼ moisturizers and NutriumMoisture for softer, smoother underarms. So, not only am I reducing the amount I sweat and having longer odor protection, but my underarms are smoother and less irritated altogether. This is a huge relief since my skin has taken a huge hit since moving to dry Utah and was getting really red and tender after shaving.

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Double Messy Bun Hair Tutorial & Monat Review

It feels SO good to be able to sit down and share a hair tutorial today! I used to be so insecure about my hair because of how weird it grew back after chemotherapy, but blogging has really helped me move past that. Even though I don’t have perfect hair, I do HAVE hair (which is saying a lot considering it all fell out at one point) so I’m happy that I can celebrate that and share some tutorials with you on HTC!

Double Messy Bun Hair Tutorial - an easy way to take your messy bun to the next level! This hair style takes minutes to acheive and looks effortless & put together at the same time! // Hey There, Chelsie

Double Messy Bun Tutorial

Starting at my temples, I gather the top of my hair towards the top back part of my head. I make sure I leave my bangs and some hair out to frame my face, and then loosely secure the hair into a messy bun. I keep the hair loose because I want to be able to tug the hair around freely to form the right kind of shape and to be able to add some volume to my roots by “pushing” the bun up on top of my head.

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6 Fast & Effective Acne Products

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6 Fast and Effective Acne Remedies and products. If you struggle with acne blemishes, painful cystic acne or acne scars, I've rounded up 6 tried and true products that have improved my skin and helped me manage my acne // Hey There, Chelsie

I’ve never really struggled with awful skin growing up. Sure, I had the occasional pimple and I did have a weird bumpy texture on my cheeks, but it was manageable and something I never gave much thought to. I’ll be the first to admit that I never even took my makeup off during my college years and didn’t own a face wash. It was only after I really started experimenting and growing in the world of makeup that I realized I was doing some damage to my skin by not taking care of it. Around this time last year, I found a skincare line and routine that changed my life. I didn’t realize what I was missing out on! After consistently using it for a couple months, my skin was so smooth, so even and so fresh looking.

Further Reading: The Skincare Routine that Changed my Life

And then…we moved to Louisiana in April. And maybe it was the stress of the move or the lifestyle changes that came along with it, or maybe it was just because it was so hot and humid in the Deep South, but my skin had a major meltdown. I mean, it was a meltdown of epic proportions. I started breaking out all along my hairline, my upper lip, and my chin/jawline, and they weren’t your typical blemishes. They were VERY painful cystic pimples that swelled up under the skin but would take weeks to actually come to a head and then stay red for weeks after. My bumpy texture along my cheeks grew and expanded and my skin tone became uneven and dull. Unfortunately for me, my skin has continued to be in meltdown mode through our move to Utah and is still struggling now (although it does seem to be getting better, thanks to the products I’m about to share with you.)

My skin, which I finally had fallen in love with before our move, became a huge source of anxiety and insecurity for me. I spent days hunkered down in my apartment and going makeup up free, hoping that it just needed some air. I started throwing every skin care product I owned at it, multiple times a day, trying to help it, and that only made it worse. In a final act of desperation, I took a very rough shower exfoliator and scrubbed it all over my forehead, which made my skin raw, pink and angry. It was bad news bears.

When we got to Utah and my skin continued to freak out, I decided I needed to come up with a plan and really figure out what to do about it. That started with me going makeup free for a week and putting NO products on my skin, minus a very light moisturizer at night. I just felt like it needed a break from everything. During that week, I did a ton of reading and research into products that might help me get my skin back and put together my own regimen to try. I’m happy to say that things have gotten considerably better since using these specific products consistently over the last month. While these didn’t erase my zits overnight, things are definitely improving and my skin is looking a lot better.

6 Fast & Effective Products for Acne

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Easy Cranberry Smokey Eye Tutorial

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Easy and Simple Cranberry Smokey Eye, a perfect makeup look for the holidays without being too complicated! // Hey There, Chelsie #ad #MyPureRelief

It’s November 3rd. Halloween is officially over. And you can bet your bottom that the Christmas music has started playing in my home and I’m NOT EVEN SORRY! This is my absolute favorite time of the year and I wouldn’t mind if time slowed down just a little bit so I can enjoy every second of it.

One of my favorite parts about the holiday season? Holiday makeup! There’s just something so exciting to me about taking the time to put my makeup on for a fancy holiday party or dinner. Maybe it’s because it’s an extra excuse to spend some time loving on myself. Maybe it’s because it’s an excuse to get creative and go all out without fearing what other people will think. Maybe it’s both. After all, this is my life and I’m going to live it as vibrantly as possible, with as much (or as little) makeup on as possible.

Anyway, I wanted to get ahead of the game and share a really simple but fun Holiday makeup look to start the month off right. I know that I used to get really intimidated by any kind of “smokey eye” makeup look, so I wanted this one to be as simple as possible to achieve. So, this look only uses 3 eyeshadows and doesn’t even include winged liner (although you certainly could put a wing on it if you want. You do you, boo!)

Before we jump into the tutorial, I first wanted to chat about a new product that I recently added to my beauty arsenal and that has been a game changer for me. Since moving to Utah, I’ve been really struggling with sensitive and irritated eyes. I’m not sure if it’s because there are different plants or pollens in the air or if it’s because I recently got eyelash extensions, but my eyes have been really itchy, red and all around sore. And, as someone who loves to express her creativity through her makeup, having sore eyes was not working for me!

Dustin kept telling me to go get some eyedrops and I first thought that was silly because eyedrops are for people with contacts! However, I recently learned that Clear Eyes® (already the number one selling brand of eye drops) just released a new product meant to help with irritated eyes. I picked up the Clear Eyes® Pure Relief™ Multi-Symptom, hoping that it would help out because it’s formulated for people with red, burning, itchy, dry, irritated, gritty or watery eyes. I’ve been using them for about a week now and I can say that they have brought considerable relief to my eyes when they get really itchy and irritated. So, if you’re struggling with some irritated eyes this holiday season but still want to rock out some serious holiday glam, be sure to give the Clear Eyes® Pure Relief™ Multi-Symptom drops a try. Right now, there is a 25% off offer on Cartwheel at Target, so make sure you jump on that asap!

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Okay, let’s jump into the tutorial!

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Favorite Fall Braid & Hair Products

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Favorite Fall Braid and hair products. Looking for an affordable hair care reginime to keep your hair moisturized during the dry fall and winter? Reviewing an amazingly affordable line on the blog and sharing how to get this amazing braided style with a tutorial // Hey There, Chelsie

 

Oh October, I think I love you most of all. I know I said that about September, but now that October is here, I truly think it’s my favorite month. The leaves have all turned, the weather is warm and gentle and my closet is full of sweaters and leggings. The one downside to the cooler weather? The air starts drying out and along with dry lips and a dry nose, my hair gets dry too. It’s not fun.

Since we left the Deep South, my hair has been on the struggle train. It’s been frizzy, brittle and so dull. I knew that I needed to change my hair products out and use strong moisturizing regimen, but moving across the country is expensive, so I really wanted something that wouldn’t break the bank. So, while Dustin and I were at Walmart a couple weeks ago buying ketchup, I picked up the new 2016 Suave Coconut Milk Infusion line to try out. Suave hair products have never let me down in the past and they have always worked as well as luxury brands that I have splurged on in the past.

The Coconut Milk Infusion line was exactly what I was looking for. It comes with a shampoo, conditioner and deep conditioner treatment to use 2-3 times throughout the week. Coconut Milk is known for its nourishing benefits and this new line drenches even the driest strands with moisture, which was just what my hair needed.

Favorite Fall Braid and hair products. Looking for an affordable hair care reginime to keep your hair moisturized during the dry fall and winter? Reviewing an amazingly affordable line on the blog and sharing how to get this amazing braided style with a tutorial // Hey There, Chelsie

I can honestly say that these products have not let me down. The Suave shampoo and conditioner are gentle enough for my colored hair but leaves it touchably soft. It has reduced my frizz and breakage significantly after just a couple weeks. My favorite part of this line is the Intense Moisturizing Mask; I can feel the difference the second I rinse my hair out.

Since switching out my hair care line to the Suave line, my hair has been so much softer and easier to manage! And, that means I’ve been able to style my hair in my favorite fall braid because my hair is actually cooperating. So, I thought I would share my favorite fall braid tutorial with you today!

I first start by curling my hair (though you can wear this braid with straight hair; I just find that the curls give my hair extra grip and hold) I used my 25mm curling wand and try to curl the top of my hair in as tight of curls as possible to help build volume.

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Next, I part my hair and do a Dutch braid (inside out French braid) along the crown on my head. When it gets to the outer corner of my eye, I stop adding hair from the bottom of the braid so that I can keep some hair framing my face.

Favorite Fall Braid and hair products. Looking for an affordable hair care reginime to keep your hair moisturized during the dry fall and winter? Reviewing an amazingly affordable line on the blog and sharing how to get this amazing braided style with a tutorial // Hey There, Chelsie

After I finish the braid, I chunk it up. I do this by pulling the braid slowly out and loosening it up. I find that the easiest way to do this is to pull the outer sides out first and work your way in. This makes the braid look 10X thicker and it adds volume. I pin the braid in the back of my head and pull some of the curls over to cover the pins and ta-da! Thick fall braid ready to go!

Favorite Fall Braid and hair products. Looking for an affordable hair care reginime to keep your hair moisturized during the dry fall and winter? Reviewing an amazingly affordable line on the blog and sharing how to get this amazing braided style with a tutorial // Hey There, Chelsie Favorite Fall Braid and hair products. Looking for an affordable hair care reginime to keep your hair moisturized during the dry fall and winter? Reviewing an amazingly affordable line on the blog and sharing how to get this amazing braided style with a tutorial // Hey There, Chelsie Favorite Fall Braid and hair products. Looking for an affordable hair care reginime to keep your hair moisturized during the dry fall and winter? Reviewing an amazingly affordable line on the blog and sharing how to get this amazing braided style with a tutorial // Hey There, Chelsie

Visit your local Walmart to try out all of the new 2016 Suave Professionals collections: Coconut Oil Infusion, Coconut Milk Infusion, and Biotin Infusion, while supplies last and let me know what your favorite fall hair style is in the comments below!

 

How I Save Money on Beauty Trends

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How to save money on beauty trends. Beauty trends are so fun to experiment with, but can be pretty pricey! I'm sharing my number one trick to saving a ton of money when I try a new beauty trend, like eyelash extensions or a balayage hair coloring // Hey There, Chelsie #ad #Groupon

I love watching trends come and go in the beauty industry because it’s really exciting to me to see what creative (or weird) things come to light. I mean, who remembers black and white chunky hair (or skunk hair, as I liked to call it.) It was definitely trendy back when I was in middle school and listened to Avril Lavine and if my mother had let me, I would have colored my hair exactly like that.

Thankfully, that trend didn’t stick, but there are plenty of trends in beauty right now that I’m LOVING and either just tried, or want to try in the next few months.

Gel Nails –

To celebrate surviving a crazy summer married as ADT wives, I went out with a couple of the other wives here in Louisiana last week to get a gel manicure. I’ve never had a real, salon Gel mani before and was so excited to get it done. Let me tell you, it has not disappointed. I’m only 4 days in, but I’ve been packing and moving like crazy and I don’t have a single chip.

Ombre/Balayage Hair –

This is also a beauty trend that I’ve been obsessing over for about a year, and after a couple failed attempts, finally got the most beautiful caramel balayage put in mid-July. It’s such a fun hair color but I love that it’s still classy and I love the way it looks when I curl it!

Eyelash Extensions –

This is the next beauty trend I really want to try. My eyelashes grew back in so wonky after chemo and it’s one of the lingering side-effects of cancer that makes me so frustrated. I know it’s such a little thing, but I just get so mad when I try to put on mascara and I’ve got huge gaps in my lashes. I love my falsies, but it would be so nice to have a full, thick set of lashes to wear all the time and to not have to worry about a whole band falling off.

Keeping up with beauty trends can be expensive, though, especially since some trends don’t last very long. That’s why I rely heavily on Groupon to find me amazing deals for all beauty, health and wellness type trends and services I want to try. High quality eyelash extensions alone start at about 120 dollars, and can go up from there and I found an amazing deal at a local salon to get them done for 40. I got my hair cut and colored in AZ right before our cruise for 40 dollars because I found an amazing deal on Groupon (and it would have cost me almost 90 dollars!) Since discovering Groupon at the end of last year, I have not paid the full amount on any beauty or salon service!

I know I’ve been talking about Groupon a lot recently, but I just really can’t believe that so many amazing deals are out there and not many people know about them. I can’t stress it enough: CHECK GROUPON whenever you’re thinking about spending money, whether it’s on a new hair cut or if it’s for an oil change!

Have you used Groupon? What beauty trend are you wanting to try?

Summer Beauty Favorites and Fails

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It’s been a hot second since I sat down and did a Beauty Favorites and Fails post (the last one was back here in Novemeber) so I figured I would sit down and just hammer out all my favorite and fails from the summer. Also, just because these products were discovered during the summer, doesn’t mean that you can’t use them and love them year round (because I know I will!)

I love chatting beauty products because it is so exciting to me to help others find makeup that just works for them. I know what it’s like to walk into an Ulta or Sephora and be completely overwhelmed by all the choices and selections. My hope with Favs and Fails is to help reduce that overwhelm and give you all a general idea of what to look for, what might work and what to skip out on all together.

I decided to film another video for my channel (hooray!) and you can watch me ramble down below. I also included the gist of all the Favs & Fails in text form below, too, so if watching videos isn’t your thing, you can still get the deets from this post!

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