Time Saving Tips!

Whenever I'm running late or need to be ready in minutes I get stressed! I feel like there's not enough time to do my makeup properly and I feel self conscious for the rest of the day. Well if you have this same problem I've got tips that will help save you tons of time and get your makeup done in minutes! 


#1: Eyes-
Dust a light, neutral, shimmery shadow all over your lids and into your crease. I like to add a bit in my inner corners and a tiny amount on my brow bone. For a quick and easy application use a blending brush or your fingers! The shadow I recommend - Victoria's Secret Baked Shadow in Glow Gold. $5


Instead of struggling with liquid, gel, or a pencil eyeliner [unless you're a pro at applying these] use an eyeliner crayon. It's a lot easier to smudge and stray marks can be blended out easily.


#2: Face-
Instead of layering your moisturizer, primer, and foundation mix the three together and apply all over your face and neck. Or I like to use a tinted moisturizer. It's easy to apply and blend and it'll save you time. And for added coverage apply powder on top. [E.L.F has one for only $3!]


#3: Reapplying -
Instead of reapplying your foundation, powder, and blush. Add a few drops of liquid illuminator onto your skin. You'll look dewy and fresh in seconds and it conceals imperfections. 


#4: Multifunctional-
Lipstick! This product is amazing! Pick a light pink or coraly color. This will work as your lipstick and blush! Dab some color onto your fingertips or directly on your cheeks, don't use too much, and with your fingers blend it in. 


Eyeshadow! The one I mentioned above also works as a highlight! Just sweep a small amount onto the tops of your cheek bones! And your face will look instantly brighter. 


#5: Lashes-
Want lots of length? Curl your lashes, apply a few coats of your favorite lengthening mascara, curl again, and apply one last coat of mascara. 


Want voluminous looking lashes? Run a black eyeliner along your tight line a few times. Your lashes will look thicker and fuller! 




I really hope these tips help you! Everything can be done with your hands. Just remember to wash them or take a makeup removing wipe! If you have any more time saving tips just leave them in a comment below! (: 

Laundry Freebies!

Don't you hate separating loads of laundry according to lights, darks, whites, and brights? Well I know I do.. This free sample is going to save you loads of time. haha (: 

It's the Shout Color Catcher! Color Catcher^® traps loose dyes and dirt released during the wash cycle. At the end of the wash, the dye and dirt come out on the Color Catcher^®sheet, not your clothes. The Proof is on the Sheet.™

Click the link for your free sample! Hurry! There's a limited amount! 

http://www.shoutitout.com/en-US/Promotions/Pages/ColorCatcher.aspx

The second sample is Downy Unstopables!  This product is designed to add scent to your clothes that lasts. They're little beads that you toss into the wash with your detergent. It's available in 2 scents, Fresh & Lush. I'm not sure which of the 2 you get.


This link will direct you to Facebook. I don't think you need to have an account to get your sample.
https://www.facebook.com/downy?sk=app_169791876424914

Free Olay Sample!

Hey guys! Sorry I haven't been posting. But I'm going to make it up to you by telling you how to get a free sample of Olay Professional ProX clear! :)

Consistently clear skin can be yours! Pro-X Clear Acne Protocol is a 3-step daily skin care regimen and acne system that uses proven technology to reduce and help prevent frustrating blemishes and breakouts.

Just click the link below for your free sample! :) This offer is only for people in the United States and Canada. Sorry to everyone else! :( [If you're in Canada you need to click the "click here" link on this site.]

http://olayclear.safeprocessing.com/

Clinique's Acne Solutions 3 Step

Hey guys! Since so many of us are at a constant battle with acne I thought I'd review these products. I use to have a lot of problems with acne. I didn't have a severe issue but I always had at least 1 or 2 zits. And I had no clue about makeup or how to hide them. So my mom bought me these products. 


You can get the starter kit for only $32.50. I suggest you buy this first.. It's kinda pricey but you're getting 3 products. And it's a lot cheaper than buying the 3 full sized products and have them irritate your skin or not work at all.

Acne Solutions Clear Skin System:

The Clear Skin System wastes no time in giving blemishes the boot. Does it without the dryness and irritation that generally gets skin into trouble. It's simple, scientific. Gentle exfoliation opens clogged pores, evicts blemish-causing bacteria. Targeted ingredients rush in to accelerate treatment. Keeps skin clearer, longer, too.

Step 1 - Cleansing Foam:

$18.50 4.2 fl oz

Lather up with this mild, medicated cleanser. Helps clear and prevent acne by removing dirt and excess oil. Unclogs pores. Calms, soothes, reduces redness. Plus, leaves skin feeling soft, smooth, comfortable. 


I found this foaming cleanser to be very gentle. I'm more of an exfoliator girl but I really liked this. It made my skin feel clean and soft. I'm not sure if it helped my redness but it did really clean my skin.

Step 2 - Clarifying Lotion:

$14 6.7 fl oz

Sweeps away dead surface skin cells and excess oil that can lead to breakouts. Gentle, medicated formula exfoliates skin, unclogs pores. Helps calm, soothe irritation and redness. Oil-absorbing powders control shine.

I felt that this product really cleaned my skin. I would put a bit on a cotton pad and swipe this all over my face and even neck. This removed all the dirt that my cleanser didn't get. My face always felt tingly and cool after. 

Step 3 - Clearing Moisturizer:

$17 1.7 fl oz

Powerful Benzoyl Peroxide helps treat existing acne and prevent future breakouts. Lightweight, medicated formula creates an invisible,breathable barrier against acne-causing agents. Calms, soothes, reduces redness. Helps control excess oil throughout the day. Provides light hydration to minimize dryness and peeling.

This moisturizer isn't one of my favorites. But I do like it. It feels really light and non-greasy on your skin. And it doesn't feel sticky like a lot of moisturizers can. And it has benzoyl peroxide as an ingredient which is a plus! But a lot of people can be sensitive to it! 

Overall:

I really liked this regimen. It helped reduce my acne. It was really gentle and it didn't irritate my skin at all. I didn't have any problems with it. I bought all full sized products and it lasted me about 3 months with daily use. Eventually, like with all products my skin began to build an immunity against it and it stopped working for me. But it was great while it lasted! I didn't repurchase these products because they are pretty expensive and I found alternatives that work just as well and even better! But I think that this system is worth a shot! And I definitely recommend this!

If you want to purchase it online:

http://www.clinique.com/product/CATEGORY15068/PROD11813/Skin_Care/Acne/Clear_Skin_System/index.tmpl

Clinique offers an entire line of makeup in this Acne Solutions line. I even purchased the foundation and concealer! I totally recommend that you visit your local counter and check out all of their products!

I wish you all good luck in your battle with acne! I know how tough it can be to deal with problem skin. My best advice is to just try out different products that contain different things to help fight acne. And find one that works for you. 

Bath & Body Works Free lotion?

You can get your very own Paris Amour body lotion! For free! Just go into Bath & Body Works and bring in your September issue of Seventeen magazine, the one with Ashley Benson [Hannah from PPL] on the cover and get your lotion for free! It started on the 9th! But hurry because supplies are limited! :)


If you want to subscribe to Seventeen go to seventeen.com and sign up now! You can get 2 years for only $10! And get 2 bonus issues! 


I hope all of you take advantage of this freebie! :) 

Birchbox: August!

I got my Birchbox 2 days early! :) This is my first ever Birchbox! And I was really happy with the things that I got! I absolutely adore the packaging! 

0.21 oz | $24

Blinc - Eyeliner: This inky formula lays on a seamless line of color that stays put through rain, tears, sweat, anything else you throw its way.

7 oz | $29

Carol's Daughter - Monoi Repairing Hair Mask: A creamy treatment that revives dull or dry strands with natural monoi oil, and leaves hair smelling like tropical flowers.

4 fl oz | $28

Pangea Organics - Cleanser for Combination to Oily Skin: Made from all natural ingredients, this foaming wash purifies pres and keeps oil levels in check without drying out skin.

10 pairs | $60

Wei - Tibetan Chrysanthemum Correcting Eye Treatment Pads: Save the cucumbers for your salad. These clever pads quickly de-puff and brighten the under eye area using natural flower and plant extracts.

Set of 3 | $5

Twistband - Hair Tie: This soft elastic gives the hair tie a sophisticated makeover - it looks as good on your wrist as it does in your hair.

Go to birchbox.com to purchase any of these products! Or to sign yourself up! 

These were the 5 products that I got this month! And I can't wait to try them out! :) I'll post reviews as soon as I do! I can't wait for next month's box! :D

CVS Haul!

I made a trip to CVS tonight and I couponed! :) I feel accomplished! Wait till the end to see how much I spent & saved! Here's my haul! 

I got 2 of these for FREE! They we're .99 and with a buy one get one [BOGO] free coupon and .99 in register rewards I got both for $0!

 

2 for $4.49! They're on sale and I had a BOGO Free coupon! [These are for my boyfriend just in case you think they're for me. ;)]

Oral-B CrossAction Power : Dual Clean - I am still shocked at how much I paid for this! Original price: $5.99 - $3 off coupon - $1 Extrabucks = $2! Only TWO dollars!

I bought this to wash my makeup brushes with! .99- .50 off coupon = .49! For 10.3 oz! 

Nivea Lip Care: Kiss of Milk & Honey / Kiss of Shimmer

$5 [2] - $3 off 2 = $2! That's only $1 each! 

CoverGirl was Buy one get one 50% off. And CVS has a coupon for $3 off a $10 any makeup purchase. These last 3 items I did in a separate transaction so I could use my extrabucks! :) Make sure you join the Beauty Club! You get $5 Extrabucks for ever $50 spent and you get 10% off! 

CoverGirl Eyeshadow: Tapestry Taupe [760]

$3.99 - $1 off coupon= $2.99

CoverGirl Blush: Pretty Peach [150]

$4.99- $1 off coupon- 50% off= $1.50 

CoverGirl Liquiline Blast: Blackfire [410]

$9.99 - $1 off coupon= $8.99 

This was definitely the most expensive thing that I bought during this trip.

So my total for the CoverGirl products was: $9.52! 

And I got a 10% off coupon!

My grand total for this entire trip was: $20.57! 

My total savings was: $30.55! 

I found all of these coupons in my Sunday papers! :) If you want to subscribe or find out more about couponing click the link:

http://beautyrave.blogspot.com/2011/07/what-have-i-been-up-to.html

Hope you guys liked this haul! I know I did! ;D Reviews will be up in a few weeks!

Victoria's Secret Private Shopping Event!

Hey beauties! I got an invite to Victoria's Secret Private Shopping Event!!!

There's going to be a DJ, giveaways, and more! And you'll get to be the first to shop for the new fall arrivals! Go sign up to be a member and get an invite too! It's one night only! This Sunday! So what are you waiting for?? Go sign up! :)

http://pink.victoriassecret.com/private_shopping_event_BTS11.jsp?cm_re=110706-_-feat1-_-private_shopping_event_get_invite

Sweet Deal!

Hey guys! This is totally unrelated to beauty but it's an awesome deal that I stumbled upon! Buy one get one free at Cold Stone! :D All you have to do is sign up for their e-club! And that's it! You'll get a coupon today and on your birthday and you'll also be e-mailed special promotions! You can even get texts from them! :) So what are you waiting for?! Go sign up! 

http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lp884yBnsZ1qbpwzeo1_500.jpg

Stila On Sale?! WHERE!

For a limited time you can get Stila on sale at Sephora! You need to get on these insanely good deals while they last! 

Go go go!

http://www.sephora.com/browse/section.jhtml?categoryId=C10214&view=all&om_mmc=oth-fb-20110727-stilasale-su

How to: Disinfect Your Makeup!

It's super important to clean your makeup! Not just your brushes but your makeup too! This is essential when you're swapping makeup, using it on other people, or just for your personal makeup. Germs are gross and you don't want to spread them all over your face! This can make you break out and even spread diseases, if you're swapping. Disinfecting your makeup is super easy and can be really quick, depending on how much makeup you have. :) 

What you need:

• Rubbing alcohol with 70% or higher
• Paper towels
• A spray bottle - one with a fine mist

Pressed Eyeshadow:

Gently wipe off the top layer of shadow and then spritz it until it's saturated with the alcohol and then leave it open to air dry. 

Lipsticks:

Spray the entire lipstick and lightly pat it dry. Also spray the cap and let it air dry.

Lip or Eyeliners:

Sharpen off the outer layer and spritz it to saturate it. And let it air dry, spray the cap also.

Cream Blushes, Concealers, Eyeshadow, Gel Eyeliner:

Spray the surface and wipe off the top layer of product with your paper towel and let it air dry.

Not everything can be sanitized! 

• Liquid products; like foundations
• Loose powder; like pigments and face powder
• Anything with a wand that gets dipped into a tube; Eyeliner, lipgloss, concealer, mascara

Pressed and loose powder, blushes, bronzers, pigments and other things like that shouldn't be sprayed with any liquids because it can ruin the product. But these products aren't very prone to collecting germs anyway so you should be okay. Just make sure you're using clean brushes. 

I hope this was helpful! :)