December 2017 BoxyCharm Box Review And One Palette Two Looks Featuring PUR PRO X Etienne Ortega Eyeshadow Palette!

I love versatile palettes, as fun as bright colored eyeshadows can look they really aren't that versatile so you end up spending money for maybe a handful of looks. The Etienne Ortega palette is a really gorgeous, with 18 shades that can be used to create your most casual to glam looks. A great range of matte, and shimmer shades. The palette costs $42 which is a great value for the size pan and the amount of colors you get. 

I also used my entire December 2017 Boycharm box, I love Boxycharm and they never disappoint with the products they send. The box cost $21/ a month and every month is guaranteed to have over $100 in products and they only send full size products. 

For the tutorial I went from a day time look to a night time, by just adding more drama to the Monochromatic day time look. I had a ton of fun recording again so stay tuned for more tutorials and product reviews!

For This Monochromatic Makeup Look I used all the products that came in my Boxycharm with the exception of the base lipstick.

Products Used:

December 2017 Boxycharm 

PUR Pro X Etienne Ortega Eyeshadows

Chanel Rouge Allure Lip In #62 Libre

For this night time Glam look I used all the same products as with the day time look with the exception of the lips. 

Products Used:

December 2017 Boxycharm 

PUR Pro X Etienne Ortega Eyeshadows

ColorPop Arriba Lipstick

Ardell Lashes 105

Tarte Tarteist Mascara $23

Pretty Vulgar My Lips Are Sealed $24

Beaute Basics Bronze Essentials $39.95

Realher Blush Kit $32

Anti-Aging 101: Six Tips And Secrets To Look Younger And More Awake!

There is nothing that gives up our age (or ages us more) than the skin around our eyes. Fortunately for us if we properly take care of our eye area, we can prevent and even repair signs of aging like wrinkles, dark circles and puffy eyes.

• The first tip and most important is prevention, we do this by not exposing our skin to the sun without sunblock and wearing sunglasses to protect the delicate skin around our eyes. 
• Apply eye creams rich in antioxidants and vitamins, a great eye cream should have active ingredients that combat a few issues at once. I'm currently using and loving THIS ONE
• Visine yes little old visine is my number one tip for my clients that complain of always looking tired. Bright eyes are one of the first tricks of looking more youthful and awake!
• Lashes, lashes, lashes I swear it is incredible some of the before and after of my clients after they get eyelash extensions. Faux lashes can take years of you and give you and instant (no knife) eye lift! 
• Concealer is a must for looking more awake and youthful, the trick is finding one that won't crease on you and if it has added benefits even better, like THIS ONE. 
• Last but not least highlight, yes you are reading correctly. If used correctly highlighters work wonders for faking a more awake look. One of my favorite places to use them is under the brow, it immediately lifts the area giving you a more youthful look. I also love using it in the tear duct and a  beige pencil in the water line to open up the eyes. 

Dont forget that good diet, not smoking and getting at least 7-8 hours of sleep play a very important role in how well we age! 

My Current Skincare Routine Great For Combination Acne-Prone Skin!

If you have been following my blog for some time now you probably now my skin struggles, if you not.... I'll catch you up; I had THE worst adult acne breakout ever! I tried everything and was even put on antibiotics by my dermatologist. I cleared up my face and Im happy to say my face is back to normal (occasional) breakouts and no excessive oils. 

With my pregnancies I always take a break from using too many products, I don't really need them and I don't like to think I'm putting chemicals into my (baby) body. I started doing research on some new products and others I have been using for years and they don't fail to work for me, this is my current skin care and I have to say my skin has been feeling and looking pretty nice! 

AM 

1. Sunday Riley Ceramic Slip Cleanser
2. Lancôme Tonique Radiance Clarifying Exfoliating Toner
3. Ole Henriksen Truth Serum-Collagen Booster
4. Ole Henriksen Sheer Transformation
5. Elta MD UV Clear Sunscreen

PM

1. Ceramic Slip Cleanser with Clarisonic Mia (every other day)
2. Lancôme Tonique Radiance Clarifying Exfoliating Toner
3. Ole Henriksen Truth Serum-Collagen Booster
4. Avenue Soothing Moisture Mask

Once A Week Or Every Other Week

Acure Organics Brightening Facial Scrub

Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask

The key for me has been to not over stimulate my skin, I only scrub if I'm using a lot of makeup on those days. I can't say enough how important staying hydrated is to your whole well being, but the first place that you start to feel and see a difference is your skin. the post is already long so let me know if you would like my review on any particular one and I can do that on another post!