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Summer Skincare Essentials | Review and Opinions

Hey fashionistas! Since it is summer and I have been really taking time to care for my skin, here are my favorite products I use on almost a daily basis.

Olay Fresh Effects Dew Over Hydrating Gel Moisturizer and SPF 15 Moisturizer

These are my two favorite moisturizers for the summer because both are cooling to the skin and leave the face moisturized throughout the day even in dry or humid climates. The Hydrating Gel Moisturizer is cooling to the face and keeps my skin soft and hydrated for hours throughout the day. It is a thicker consistency which allows it to hydrate the skin for prolonged hours. I have been using this moisturizer for a while now and it has never caused my skin to breakout. I also needed an inexpensive moisturizer with SPF and this one from Olay Fresh Effects does the job. It has a nice fragrant, moisturizes the skin throughout the day and protects the skin from sun exposure.

Clean and Clear Essentials Deep Cleaning Astringent and Morning Burst Facial Cleanser

Clean and Clear is one of my favorite skincare brands to always go back to when I try new ones. I have been using the astringent for quite a while now because it just takes off all the dirt that may clog pores at the end of the day. Especially since it is summer, I do not like to come home and always wash my face so I usually take my makeup off with a makeup remover cloth and then apply the astringent all over my face with a cotton ball (and moisturize after). It takes off any leftover makeup, dirt or oils on the face that may seep into the pores over night. If you do not have time to wash your face at night, I definitely recommend using an astringent like this one that works on many skin types. If you do want to use a face wash, I recommend the Morning Burst Cleanser because it has exfoliating beads in it that release vitamins that are healthy and repair the skin. I love this one because it is great for the skin, has a nice fragrant and it refreshing to use, especially in the morning. I have sensitive skin and this cleans my skin and does not cause breakouts.

Clarisonic Mia 2 Exfoliator Brush

I always heard tons of reviews on the Clarisonic both good and bad and I really wanted to try it for myself. After using it for a while now, I can say that it is a very good and much needed skincare tool. When I wash my face using my hands, it does not feel like I have really gotten all the dirt out of my skin and this exfoliator does that very well. It gets all the dirt out and leaves the skin feeling soft and cleansed. Since I have more time in summer mornings, I love to use this brush with the Morning Burst Facial Cleanser from Clean and Clear. This product is definitely worth the money especially if you are troubling with acne.

Hope you all enjoyed this post! Have an amazing summer everyone! xx

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Makeup Essentials: Reviews

Hey fashionistas! Many of you liked my last post about what was in my bag so here are some of my essentials that are usually in my everyday makeup bag.

SmashBox Camera Ready BB Cream

This is my current favorite BB cream! This product has great coverage without being too cakey or heavy. It is smooth to blend out and apply multiple times throughout the day. The only downside to this product is that it is a little pricy and usually hard to find as it is a very popular product.

NYX Xtreme Lip Cream in Nude Peach Fuzz

I use this lip product every day and it is almost always in my purse or makeup bag. I use it either over my lipstick or just alone, but it is a gorgeous daytime colour and a creamy formula. This product can be found at most drugstores and is very inexpensive. However, if your lips are dry/cracked, it does not moisturize them, but instead it enhances them. This can be good for some people, but for others who want to cover their dry lips, it does not work out as well. I would recommend using a lip balm before using this product for better application.

Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Sin

This product is my favorite highlight colour for my eyes. It is a shimmer shadow that has a pinky tint that just looks very romantic on the eyes, especially when it hits the light. It is extremely pigmented, but easily bendable. This is sold individually, but is also in the very popular Naked palette. The only downside to this is it is pretty expensive either way you get it and there are a few drugstore alternatives (they are just not as good).

Maybelline Lashsentational Mascara

I have mentioned this product various times on my YouTube channel or blog because I love it so much. I usually am a sucker for Maybelline mascaras because they are the best drugstore mascaras in my opinion. This product elongates the lashes and add volume and the brush curls the lashes. However, it can be flakey with prolonged wear.

Rimmel Scandaleyes Eye Shadow Stick in 002 Bulletproof Beige

One of my favourite ways to quickly do an eye shadow look (that looks like I actually had enough time in the morning) are shadowsticks. I have found many in the past, but this Rimmel one is amazing. I like it the best because it has a thick diameter which covers more space at once and it very pigmented. This base also lasts throughout the day. I use this colour the most because it is a light, goldy-bronze shade which complements my green eyes. I definitely recommend this product if you want to wear eye shadow, but never have enough time.

Maybelline Color Tattoo Metal in 70 Barely Branded

This is another Maybelline product I always mention. Maybelline’s Color Tattoo line is my absolute favourite way to prime my eyes or use as a base. The product stays on all day (can even be hard to take off at night) and is completely waterproof. It is a good inexpensive alternative to primers such as the Urban Decay Primer Potion or the Too Faced Shadow Insurance Primer. If you want to wear it just as an eyeshadow and not as a base, it has great cover payoff no matter the colour. Currently, I use “Barely Branded” on a daily basis because it is a white, neutral, shimmery cream shadow, but I also use “Bad to the Bronze” for night looks as it is more bronzy and sultry.

Chloe Eau de Parfum Roller Ball Perfume

Recently, I have been into roller ball perfumes because they are so much easier to carry around and reapply throughout the day. I found this one at Sephora through recommendation as it is one of their popular scents and it is absolutely amazing. It has a sophisticated scent which is also feminine and slightly strong. I find that this product I can still smell at the end of the day especially when I apply it to my jaw and neck. The negatives of this product is that it is pricy and is a pretty strong scent so I do not recommend it for people that are not good with powerful scents. I hope you enjoyed this review and that it helped you out with your beauty essentials! xx