Drugstore Skincare Product Of The Week: Nivea Moisturizing Body Wash Care Almond Oil Hibiscus Scent.

Nivea is one of my favorite brands for drugstore body care, their  body products are hydrating and just the perfect amount of scent. I started using the almond oil and hibiscus scent moisturizing body wash, and my skin loves it!  

It is formulated with Nivea's Hydra IQ Technology and Almond Oil, to intensely moisturize your skin, but without the greasy feel. Priced under $5, I have compared it to more expensive body washes and if not equally better its very close. 

What I like to do for extra dewy soft skin is to apply it with just my hands, like a lotion. Then I rinse it with cool to cold water. I pat dry my skin. I come out and hydrate with lotions and or oil to lock in the moisture. My skin has been so soft and hydrated this winter, I am so happy to have a budget friendly routine that works for my super dry skin. 

Sold: Target, Walmart

Price: $3.49

Drugstore Product Of The Week: OGX Anti-Hair Fall Out!

The inevitable has happened and I have a few bold spots to prove it. Motherhood has such a big impact on our lives and body, one of my least favorite is defined hair loss. Everywhere I go I leave a small pile of hair behind, you find it in the chairs I sit, the couch, bed, etc. I am currently doing everything I know to help new hair grow back and also stop my hair from falling out any more. 

I found this shampoo while shopping  in Target and decided to give it a try. I have only been using it for a two weeks now but I really love it! It leaves my hair feeling fuller and healthy. Time will tell if it actually helps with the growth but it's definitely a keeper! 

Purchased: Target

Price: $5.79

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! 

The Best Concealers For Covering Dark Circles, Blemishes, And Tattoos!

I think we can all agree when I say that concealer is THE most important makeup we use, specially if like me you have dark circles or any blemish, scar or even tattoo you want to cover. I was going thru my makeup stash, organizing and getting rid of some colors that no longer work for me and decided to share with you all my most used concealer of all times on my self and clients. I will list them in no particular order.

The one thing these concealers all have in common is they carry that perfect peachy tone that is necessary to cancel out (blue) dark circles. The second thing they all have in common is they are super pigmented which means a little bit goes a looooong way. Last but not least they are all available in stores and have a great range of colors...... Now to the breakdown of each one:

1. Nars Concealer is creamy, long-wearing, crease-resistant, and ultra-light yet opaque helps me achieve a flawless finish. I have replaced this concealer twice and for me that a big deal! 
2. Mac Studio Conceal and Correct palette is perfect to use on my clients, but I purchased one for personal use as well. With this palette I can rest assure to always have the right colors and whats even better it comes with two color correcting colors, the yellow one is great for brightening and the orange for canceling out dark circles. 
3. Tarte Maracuja Creaseless Concealer.... remember I said a little goes a long way with these concealers, well with this one you definitely want to ha a light hand, or you will be blending forever! 
4. Kat Von D Lock- it Concealer is my go to for super heavy coverage, like tattoos and scars, for dark circles not so much on me personally but my super oily skin clients RAVE about it. Its super pigmented, water and transfer resistant.
5. Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Kit this is my go to for a quick and fuss free makeup application, it blends smoothly. It does a good job at canceling out and brightening my dark circles and blending in with the rest of my face. 
6. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, the name of this product says it all! Its an all in one, conceal and treat your dark circles. I love using this anytime I feel like skipping a few steps in my beauty routine. It cancels out my dark circles and sets fairly quick which helps it not crease. 

The number one question I always get asked is how to avoid creasing, and while these concealers are great if you don't set them (or any) with powder they will move through the day. My next post will be all about setting powders ;) 

Drugstore Product Of The Week: Neutrogena Makeup Remover Towelettes

I think we can all agree when I say the makeup companies have finally figured out how to make some of our makeup last ALL DAY!! While this is great, it does suck when it has to come off at night and all the rubbing and scrubbing won't remove it completely. I have tried a lot of wipes and while some have been ok the Neutrogena one is really THE BEST so far. The cloth is super soft and doesn't irritate my sensitive eyes and gets all of my makeup off. 

Las compañías de maquillaje por fin encontraron la clave para crear maquillaje resistente al agua y eso por la mayor parte es bueno pero no al momento de removerlo para acostarnos. Aveces me daba tanto pesar tener que lavarme la cara hasta tres veces para poder completamente removerme toda la mascara, y lineado de ojos. Por suerte encontré unas toallas que no solo me remueve el maquillaje sino que no me irrita la piel y mucho menos los ojos. La mejor parte es que son económicas y se consiguen en la mayoría de farmacias y hasta supermercados!

I had all waterproof makeup!

Drugstore Product Fail Of The Week: Sonia Kashuk Sunkissed Pressed Powder!

I hope I'm not the only that has ever purchased a product because of how cute it looked.... or in this case because it has my first name initial on it. I have to be honest I was not expecting to love this product but I have always had a good experience with Sonia Kashuk's product line so I wasn't expecting it to suck either. Well it pretty much just looks cute. Its a pressed powder not a bronzer I was clear on that but still it just has NO PIGMENT! I tried a brush, sponge, my fingers and I can't see this product doing anything for my face not even the gold pigments show.

Espero no ser la única que ha comprado un producto debido a lo linda que se ve... o en este caso porque tiene mi inicial en él. Tengo que ser honesta, no esperaba  amar este producto pero siempre he tenido una buena experiencia con la línea de productos de Sonia Kashuk así que no esperaba  tampoco que fuera malo. Bueno es bastante malo, no es un bronceador estaba clara, si no un polvo de retoco pero aun así no tiene pigmento. Traté de aplicarmela con un pincel, esponja, mis dedos y no puedo ver este producto haciendo nada para mi cara ni el de pigmentos de oro se ve en mi cara.

 I went as far as trying it on a lighter and a darker skin tone than mine to see if it was just not working on me but I couldn't see it their skin either. I want to know if anyone has ever tried this powder and what was their experience. I guess thats what I get for buying something for its looks and not doing research before hand. 

Pense que quizás era por mi tono de piel, pero después de intentarlo con pieles mas clara y una mas oscura y obtener el mismo resultado ya estoy convencida de que el producto no es bueno!

I am so curious to know which products did you buy only based on how it looked and did it sucked or was it a win win?

Estoy curiosa por saber que product ustedes han comprado solo porque el empaque era atractivo y si resulto bueno o malo el producto?

My Favorite Drugstore Blushers!

Left To Right: NYX; Terra Cotta, Pinched, Rose Garden. Milani Mai-Tai, Sonia Kashuk; Spice, Sunset. No7 Spice and Revlon Charmed Enchanted

I have said it many times and I stick to it, blush is the most important makeup a girl can have. A blush can transform any look, you can use it to contour, as an eyeshadow and even as lipstick. I wanted to share with you all my favorite drugstore blushes that really get a lot of uses from me. Which drugstore brand makes your favorite blushers? 

Lo he dicho muchas veces y lo mantengo, rubor es el maquillaje más importante que puede tener uno. Un rubor puede transformar cualquier look, usted puede utilizarlo para perfilar, como una sombra de ojos e incluso como labial. Quería compartir con ustedes todos mis rubores farmacia preferida que realmente uso muy seguido. ¿Qué marca de farmacia hace sus coloretes favoritos?

In The Spring I will Color My Nails With These..

Who else is ready for spring? I cant freaking wait for winter to be in the past and go out and start replanting my garden, go to the park with my girls without 30 layers of clothing, wear a pretty dress and just live! I started to re-organise my nail polishes and just fell in love with these shades and decided to share with you all. These colors remind me of the spring and the beautiful flowers starting to grow back, the fact that they are all Essie is really just a coincidence or maybe because 80% of my nail polishes are Essie but they really make some of the most beautiful colors! 

¿Quién mas está listo para la primavera? No puedo esperar que este malditol invierno quede en el pasado y salir y empezar mi jardín de replantación, ir al parque con mis hijas sin 30 capas de ropa, usar un vestido bonito y vivir! Empecé a reorganizar mis esmaltes de uñas y cay en amor con estos tonos y decidi compartir con todos vosotros. Esos colores me recuerdan a la primavera y las bellas flores empezando a crecer, el hecho de que son todos Essie es realmente sólo una coincidencia o tal vez porque 80% de mis esmaltes de uñas son Essie pero ellos realmente hacen algunos de los más bellos colores.

No Baggage Please

Mint Candy Apple

Bikini So Teeny

Cute As A Button

Fifth Avenue 

Good Luck/ Buenas Suerte! Xxx

Kiss Your Dry Lips Goodbye!

This is the most hydrating lip therapy I have yet to try, I have SUPER dry lips and this right here keeps them soft and chapped free. For added bonus its a cute rosy tint that adds just the right amount of color to my lips. I bought a few to have around my house to apply on my girls and I carry one in my kit to apply on my clients so there lips are nice and smooth for when I apply lipstick. Have you tried this lip therapy yet? 

Este es el brilla labio mas hidratante que yo eh usado y eh tratado muchos! Tengo labios super resecos y este hermoso tratamiento de Vaseline Lipt Therapy con tonos rosa me mantiene mis labios hidratados y libres de resequedad. Compre unos cuantos para mantenerlos alrededor de mi casa para usarlos en las niñas y tambien los tengo en mi kit para usarlos con mis clientas. Y tu lo as tratado?

Purchased: CVS
Price: $2.27

Good Luck/ Buenas Suerte! Xxx

Drugstore Product Of The Week: Revlon Photoready SkinLights!

Right To Left: 300 Peach Light, 400 Bronze Light

I love face illuminators and coming from an oily skin girl it might even be weird since my face can look shiny naturally! There is however a very different glow that can be achieved with the right type of products and these babies are so beautiful I will definitely be getting a lot of use out of them. The bronze is so gorgeous to use on darker skin tones for an all over glow and on lighter skin to add a "bronzed look' by applying only where the sun hits and blending. The peach light is really lovely to use as a highlight or add a few drops to your moisturizer or foundation to add a glow to any look!

Me Encanta utilizar iluminadores y eso que yo ya tengo la cara brillosa, pero cuando utilizas los producos correctos el resultado es hermoso. Estos iluminadores de Revlon son preciosos y los voy a utilizar mucho pues los dos pueden ser utilizados de varias maneras por ejemplo el bronze light lo puedes usar en tu rostro completo si ya eres morenita, o en pieles mas clara para dar un look broceado. El peach light lo puedes mezclar con tu base o crema, y también se pueden usar para darle un brillo al escote también! Quieren ver un video de como yo los utilizo?

Purchased: CVS
Price: $12.99

Good Luck/ Buenas Suerte! Xxx

Right To Left: 300 Peach light, 400 Bronze Light

Drugstore Find: Vaseline Spray & Go!

I love great products like this one, that not only simplify your life but actually work! I was very hesitant to try this product at first because I refused to think it could actually moisturize my skin and not leave it feeling dry or tacky. This was not the case at all Vaseline spray and go really moisturizes my skin without having to wait to get dressed. I have really dry skin and on the days when I was rushing and not moisturizing my skin used to get so dry and itchy. I personally cant rely on this being my only moisturizer because of my super dry skin but I just make sure I'm using a really rich lotion at night time to compensate. Have you tried any of the Vaseline Spray & Go moisturizers? 

Good Luck, Xxx!

Me encanta grandes productos como éste, que no sólo simplifican tu vida pero realmente funcionan! Yo estaba muy reticente a probar este producto al principio porque me negué a pensar que podría en realidad hidratar mi piel y no lo deje sensación seca o pegajosa. Este no fue el caso Vaselin Spray & Go todas realmente humecta mi piel sin tener que esperar a vestirme. Tengo la piel muy seca y en los días cuando estaba corriendo y no hidratante piel solía tan seca y picazón. Personalmente no puedo contar esta siendo mi única crema hidratante debido a mi piel super seca pero sólo me aseguro que estoy usando una loción muy rica en la noche para compensar. Usted lo a tratado? 

Buenas Suerte! Xxx

SensatioNail Fuse Starter Kit Review

I have never been a big fan of Gel nail polishes unless its for a special event like a wedding or a vacation. I personally LOVE painting my nails every other day I find it relaxing and I can express my mood thru whatever color I pick. I was shopping for new nail polishes and came across this Sensational Fuse Starter Kit and decided to give it a try. I really liked it the instructions are easy to follow and it was fast and easy. My manicure was flawless until I decided to take it off which was eight days later. The only negative to gel polishes are that they don't just come off unless you soak your nails in acetone or scrape the polish off which really mistreats my nails but I will definitely be using this when I want a long lasting manicure for events or traveling. There are a lot of color to choose from too! 

Good Luck! Xxx

Nunca he sido un gran fan de esmaltes de uñas de Gel a menos que sea para un evento especial como una boda o unas vacaciones. Personalmente me encanta pintarme las uñas a cada rato me resulta relajante y puedo expresar mi estado de ánimo a través de cualquier color que elijo. Estaba buscando nuevos esmaltes de uñas y topé con esta sensacional fusible Starter Kit decidi darle una oportunidad, es muy facil de hacer pues las instrucciones son claras. Mi manicura duro impecable por mas de una semana hasta que yo me lo quite. Lo único negativo es que el esmalte en gel puede ser tedioso para remover y puedes maltratarte tus uñas. Definitivamente voy a usar este kit para ocasiones especiales o cuando vaya de vaciones, también hay muchos otros colores hermosos para variar! 

Buenas Suerte! Xxx

One Light Coat 

Drugstore Product Of The Week: Sonia Kashuk Makeup Brushes!

 

I'm always on the hunt for great brushes and if they are affordable even better! I love Sonia Kashuk's makeup line and these brushes are awesome! 

Siempre estoy a la caza de grandes pinceles y si son asequibles mejor! Me encanta la línea de maquillaje de Sonia Kashuk y estos cepillos son impresionantes!

Tools No. 17 $17.39

This is such a nice angle brush I love the feel and it's firmer then most of my angle brushes which I love because it blends more effortlesly. 

Este es un cepillo de ángulo muy bueno, me encanta el tamaño y es más firme que la mayoría de mis pinceles angulares que me encanta porque mezcla sin ningún esfuerzos.

Tools No. 29 $17.18

A super soft and great blush/bronzer brush. 

Un cepillo de colorete / bronceador super suave.

Tools No. 20 $12.19

I'm currently using this brush to apply my concealer and it's LOVELY! It's the perfect combination of firmness and softness to apply cream or liquid product. 

Actualmente estoy usando el pincel para aplicar mi corrector y es precioso! Es la combinación perfecta de firmeza y suavidad para aplicar la crema o líquido.

Tools no.28 $10.79

This brush is really nice and soft, great for applying powder and cream product.

Este cepillo es muy agradable y suave, ideal para la aplicación de polvo y producto de crema.

Overall I think these are great brushes, I love the handles they feel and look so luxurious and they are shed free which is always a must. I'm happy with my purchase and recommend them to anyone looking for mid price brushes with a high price quality feel! 

En conclucion me encatan estas broshas son echas de muy buena calidad y especialmente me encata las manillas pues la hacen lucir mas elegantes. Las recomiendo a cualquier persona que este en busca de una brosha media economica pero con calidad de la mejor!
 

Purchased: Target

Good Luck/ Buenas Suerte! Xxx

Revlon Parfumerie Scented Nail Enamel!

I'm so loving this new collection from revlon, I mean this is such a great idea. I love all the colors I purchased and look forward to buying more. This is such a unique way to paint your nails with vibrant, shiny shades that go on smoothly for flawless color then dry to light, irresistible fragrances. The collection comes in 24 scented colors. The scent lasts all day! Will you be trying out these scented nail polishes? 

Note: I'm currently battling a very bad cold and my nails are disgusting so don't mind the ugliness of them! 

Me encanta esta nueva colección de Revlon Parfumerie una idea brillante en donde le añadieron fragancias fabulosas y hermosas a cada uno de los 24 colores. Me fascinan los que compre y quiero comprarme unos cuantos más por que la verdad es que todos se ven bellos!! 

Aquí tome unas cuantas fotos para que vean los cinco colores,  pero disculpen la fachada de mis uñas pues estoy bien enfermita y ni un manicura me eh podido hacer :( 

Nails Of The Day: Holiday Edition!

I'm so in love with the Mariah Carey for OPI nail polishes. Here I'm wearing two of my favorites and I thing will look great for the upcoming holiday parties! 

Me fascinan estos colore que OPI creo inspirados por Mariah Carey. Aquí utilice dos de mis favoritos y creo que lucen preciosas para las fiestas navideñas. 

Anti-Bleak is a vampy plum cream/ es un cremoso color ciruela

Pink Yet Lavender is a glitter top coat with medium pink hex glitter and small silvery holographic glitter/ es una capa superior con brillo rosado medio hexagonal brillo y un pequeño brillo holográfico plateado.

Drugstore Product Of the Week: Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain

I am loving these chubby crayons from Revlon, they are perfect for the colder months because they are like a Chapstick but with beautiful long lasting color. They come in 12 colors and unlike other stain these offer smoother and softer lips with just the right amount of stain. I had some help from my two beautiful daughters which happen to have different undertones then me to give you an idea on how the look on different skin colors. 

Me facinan estos lapiz labial humectantes de Revlon son perfecto para estos tiempos frios donde nuestros labios requieren mantenerse bien humectados. Son como chapstick pero con 12 opciones de colores hermosos. Para demostrar lo hermoso que los colores que yo compre se ven en diferente tonos de piel, mis hermosas hijas me prestaron sus brazos. 

Romantic 045 

Precious 050 

Darling 010

Adore 055

From Left to right: Romantic, Adore, Darling, And Precious

From Left To Right: Romantic, Adore, Precious, Darling

From Left To Right: Romantic, Precious, Darling, Adore

Good Luck/ Buenas Suerte! Xxx