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St. Ives Naturally Clear Apricot Scrub

The absolute best exfoliant I have ever tried for acne prone skin. It scrubs away pore blockage and leaves my skin super soft. Plus, it smells delicious! When I am breaking out I use this as my secret weapon. One use before bed I wake up in the morning with noticeably clearer skin. 

Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin

I know this product is nothing new, but there's a reason it's been around for so long. It's very gentle and you can use it on your eyes as well as the rest of your face to wash away your makeup. My skin isn't over  dry or at all tight after. Really great for everyday use, morning or night. Love it!

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How to be red lip ready.

I recently started experimenting with different lip colors and have found a new feature that is super fun to highlight. A lip color is a great way to brighten up your whole face in a quick and easy way. I love a bright lip color with a more toned down eye-- I just applied some mascara and a white liner to my inner waterline.

 I am wearing Arbonne lipstick in the color Bravo. This lip color is very pigmented and doesn't smear. I definitely recommend these lipsticks.

Before you apply your lipstick:

*Exfoliate- removing dead skin creates a clean palette. Use a toothbrush and lightly rub in a circular motion after applying a light layer of lip balm.

*Moisturize- Apply another coat of lip balm (I used Chap Stick in classic cherry). Let it soak it before moving on the the next step.
*Prime- Dab on a small bit of liquid or cream foundation. This will make your color last longer and prevent it from seeping into the cracks of your lips.
*Lipstick- Now you are ready to add your color!
*Touch up- Have a Q-tip and makeup remover on hand if you are a newcomer. It may be difficult to get the color just on your lips.

Don't be afraid to go bold!
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DIY Galaxy/Cosmic Vans

Before

After

Things you will need:

1) Acrylic or fabric paint in the colors you would like to have on your shoes. (I used white with light and dark shades of blue and purple)

2) Small sponges, cosmetic wedges work really well.

3) A small paint brush to make the stars.

4) A damp towel in case you get paint on the rubber sides of the shoe.

A few tips:

*On the black canvas the colors may not show up, so start by sponging on white in the areas you want to place the other colors (i.e. purple and blue) 

*Add the stars last

*The little white stars are a really great touch-- don't forget this step.

*Test your sponging skills on paper first! It may take a bit of time to get the hang of it.

*Blending is key! You don't want sectioned blocks of color. The color in nebulas swirl together.

*Make sure your colors compliment each other. Look up pictures if you need inspiration.

In conclusion:

This was a pretty easy and fun DIY project. I'm in love with galaxy print so anything I can sponge with a nebula design, I most likely will. I'm pretty satisfied with how mine turned out. 

Good luck!

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My new favorite drugstore concealer!

As I wake up rather early every weekday, I often have some darkness underneath my eyes. Hence the need for some coverage to make me at least appear well-rested. As far as drugstore brands go, this is the best I have found for hiding darkness. I would imagine it would erase any blemishes from sight just as well. I have oily skin and this stuff stays on all day! It is heavy duty, but is still very blend able and not cakey at all. It comes in the shades: light, medium and dark. I purchased mine in light since I was using it for my under eye area. (For those of you who don't know under eye concealer should be bought a shade lighter to brighten your eye area.) The brand Hard Candy is sold exclusively at Walmart and the price is a steal at about $7.00

Definitely a product worth trying!

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