Too Faced Hangoverx 3-in-1 Replenishing Primer & Setting Spray Review!

Setting sprays have become a vital product in most of our makeup and for some even their daily skin care routine. In case you didn't know, I would love to tell you what a setting spray is and why you might be missing out. 

The main purpose of a setting spray was to help "set" your makeup more flawlessly helping you avoid the "cakey" look. Thanks to brands packing so many skin benefits you have so many to choose from and there are options for oily skin, dry, dull, dehydrated and more. 

 Too Faced created  Hangoverx 3-in1 Replenishing Primer & Setting Spray. It can be used to Prime, Set, and Refresh. Its a weightless mist infused with Coconut water, probiotic based ingredient, and other great skin reviving ingredients. I have been using it daily on my skin for exactly for all 3 things. They created such an amazing product. I love it, my skin loves it, and you might too so give it a try! 

  Too Faced also has the Hangover primer, it came out a few years back, check it out HERE. 

Available: Too Faced Sephora Macys

Price: $32

Lancome Grandiose Extreme Review With Pictures... Is It The Best Mascara?

 Lancome has been known to have some pretty great mascaras and I was anxious to try this one when it caught my eye. I have been slowly trying them out to find which is my favorite. I will be doing a review on all of them and rating them from 1 to 10.  

The first one I reviewed is their 'Grandiose Extreme' a mascara they claim will give you volume, length and up to 24 hours of wear. The wand is shaped in what they have trademarked " The Swan Neck Wand" which is what helps you achieve the latter.

Grandiose Extreme  

My first impression of the mascara is how beautiful the packaging is. I really liked the shape and details of the bottle. 

The curve of the wand is meant to help apply the mascara more precisely. It took some getting used to but after a few strokes I got the hang of it and it actually does help apply it more precisely. 

The texture of the “formula”that coats your lashes is very nice. It allows enough time for you to brush the mascara and style them to your liking then dries to a vibrant matte black 👌🏾

The real concern all woman have when wearing a mascara... Is it going to run on me? I have really sensitive eyes and they constantly get watery, so I’m very picky when it comes to choosing my ride or die mascara. 

The first time I wore it I had a full face of makeup on, I was in front of lights and I moved around a lot. The mascara did not run it held up well. So I’m starting to get really excited now.

However it looked spidery and clumpy, I was very disappointed at this. 

I was ready to put it back in the box to return it, then I realized why my lashes were so clumpy. I got eyelash glue on them . How does one forget to wait for the glue to get tacky. 🤷🏽‍♀️

I gave it a fair try again and my lashes looked a lot better. I worked out and cleaned the house, it did not run. My lashes held the curl and length for like 10 hours.  

The Score 

I would rate this mascara a 7, the wand design can be a little tricky and I smeared mascara on my eyelid and cheeks a few times.

The application of the mascara would go on so much more even and less heavy if the wand didn’t pick up on so much formula. The solution would be to wipe some of it off but then you end up wasting a lot of product. 

Overall it’s a good mascara with more positives then negatives but it’s definitely worth trying. 

What Mascara should I review next? 

Is This The Best Day Cream? It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+Illumination With SPF 50+ Review!

 I thinks its the first time that I sit down and review a product the first time I try it, thats how stunning It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream looks and feels on my skin. I have been on the market for a great day time routine makeup, and this will be my go to. The finish is perfection, one pump gave me a medium to full coverage but my face still looked "natural". The best way to describe it is it looks like your Your Skin But Better! 

I love when a product actually delivers what it claims to do, after wearing it for around 10 hours my makeup never cracked or budge. Every other product that I applied after it went on flawlessly. I am really impressed by this CC cream, and even with such a high SPF there was 0 flashbacks. I am very curious to see how it wears on me when my skin gets a little oilier in the summer time, but that will have be another review... 

 I'm Wearing Shade: Tan
Skin Type: Normal Winter - Combination-Oily Summer

Heres what It Cosmetics Has To Say About it: 

• Full-coverage color-correcting cream, anti-aging skincare, SPF 50+ UVA/UVB broad-spectrum physical sunscreen and illumination for your skin but better!
• Drops of Light Technology™ for a lit-from-within glow
• Anti-aging peptides, hydrolyzed collagen, vitamins and antioxidants
• Delivers 7 products, all in one:
• Full-coverage foundation
• SPF 50+ UVA/UVB broad-spectrum physical sunscreen
• Brightening color corrector
• Anti-aging serum
• Pore-minimizing primer
• Dark spot corrector
• Moisturizing day cream
• Price: $38
• Sold Here: It Cosmetics Sephora Macys Ulta

Allure Best Of Beauty 2017 Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner Review... Is This Really Best Toner?

I have been using toners since I was in middle school, I can only be thankful to my grandmother for that. See most of what I know and do now is from watching her when I was little. She used to create her own toners from ingredients found in our kitchen or in our back yard. We had the most beautiful rose trees in the front and side of our house and she used to use them for her baths and facials. So you can imagine how hard it is for me to believe how a lot of woman still to this day do not use or some don't even know what a toner is used for. 

My Ever So Gorgeous Grandmother Mamaniña

Well I'm here to save your skin today, and thanks to Fresh you wont even need to plant a rose tree to make your toner. Ok before I tell you more about the toner I want to tell you what is the purpose of a toner (puts on Esthetician hat). 

The main purpose of a toner is to restores your skins PH. Our skin is acidic, when we wash our face with any cleanser (alkaline) the perfect balance which if you were to measure is between a 5.5-6  gets out of whack. Using a well formulated toner will help restore the perfect balance. When you wash your face and don't use a toner you are making your skin work over time and that may cause issues for your skin like over production of oil. 

Toners also offer so much more to your skin, its another layer of protection, it helps remove any impurities missed by our cleansers and so much more. 

Ok now I can tell you about Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner and how its a perfectly balanced toner. My skin is loving it so much, especially now in the drier months. I am not surprised it won Allure Best Of Beauty 2017 and I wont be surprised if it wins 2018 and the year after that and so on. Below is the description from Fresh. 

PRODUCT DETAILS

Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner softens the skin and refines the appearance of pores for a healthy-looking complexion. Infused with real rose petals, the gentle formula cleanses the skin, helping to clear it of surface debris, pollution particles, and residual impurities, while leaving it feeling refreshed and prepped to receive the full benefits of the skincare ritual to follow.

THE PROOF*

• Scientifically proven to increase hydration by 46% for six hours after application
• 100% said it helped clear pollution particles and residual impurities
• 97% felt it softened and refreshed their skin
• 94% reported it left their skin smooth
• 90% felt it was soothing

Price: $44
Available: Fresh Or Sephora

Nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer Review!

I think we can all agree when I say that concealer is one of the most important makeup items. A great concealer is supposed to conceal, even out, and the most important not crease like crazy. I have been a fan of Nars concealers for sometime now and I just became obsessed with their most recent one.

Nars soft matte concealer is perfection, I love it so much that as of late, I exclusively use it for doing my makeup. I carry it in my makeup bag to apply it on the go with confidence. It comes in my skin color, it needs minimum setting, and does not crease on me at all.  The coverage is full and the finish is exactly a "Soft Matte" the best way to describe it. 

I have very dark and noticeable veins in the side of my eyes as well as dark circles and the concealer cancels everything out. I also use it all over my face where I need a little coverage and it gives my skin such a natural healthy look. It's the perfect tool for the "no makeup" makeup look! My daily routine consists of this concealer, mascara, blush and lips. I highly recommend it and think its one if not the best concealer I have tried.

The Description Of Product The Product On Nars Website: 

Natural look. High coverage. Soft-focus smoothing complex blurs, conceals, and smooths imperfections. Complete comfort. Completely natural-looking. Concealing hits an all-time high. Oil-free. Long-wearing. Non-drying. 16 shades for all skin tones.

INSTANT RESULTS: Soft-focus blurring with high-performance coverage. Optimal Diffusion Powder helps maximize light diffusion with spherical surface powders designed to absorb and refract light for soft-focus perfection. High coverage with weightless wear. Advanced powders with a unique structure lay flat, staying in place without settling into fine lines and pores.

 LONG-TERM BENEFITS: Softer, smoother skin. Collagen-boosting peptides and hyaluronic acid reduce the appearances of wrinkles and pores by helping plump the look of skin. Antioxidant Daily Defense delivers a protective cocktail of Vitamins A, C, and E.

Product: Nars Soft Matte Concealer 

Purchased: Barneys 

Price: $30

The Sweetest Gift This Holiday Is At Fresh Beauty!

Shopping for the perfect holiday gifts can be overwhelming, there are budgets, taste, and so many details to consider. Well this post will make your decision making so much easier, Fresh Beauty has all your heart and wallet desires to give the most beautifully wrapped (Always Complimentary) gifts. 

If you follow my instagram or snapchat stories then you have seen me use and rave about their Seaberry Skin Nutrition Cleansing Oil and I have used some of their masks and Sugar lip treatments. So I was already familiar with some of their products, but nothing compares to shopping directly in their store. The smells, the decor, all the samples and they even offer a mini-facial!

The first thing my eyes were driven to was the beautiful packaging. The designs and color are the perfect blend of holiday glam and elegance. 

When shopping for gifts no matter what my budget is, I like it to have a great presentation. It also needs to look like it cost more then it actually did. 

The most important is that it needs to be a gift that will become a hit! I love it when I give someone a skincare recommendation, or introduce them to a brand and they love it. Its really why I love blogging and sharing! 

I got to pick out a few gift sets and thats when it got tough, I mean how can I choose from so many options! I think that the first one I put in my bag was this Body Care Besties set. It comes with their bodycare bestsellers: 
Brown Sugar Polish
Hesperides Grapefruit Shower Gel
And
Hesperides Grapefruit Body Lotion 

The brown sugar polish is like nothing I have tried before, my hands never felt smoother. What I loved about it is that I didn't even feel the need to moisturize after. Even after washing my hands a few times my hands still felt smooth! 

The skincare solutions was a must try for me, its their age defying best sellers. Who doesn't want younger looking skin? Inside; Soy Face Cleanser, Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask, Black Tea Firming Corset Cream and Sugar lip treatment.  

The no brainer for me? A Mask Wardrobe!! I get to try their top sellers and decide which one my skin likes the best. The beautiful thing about them is you can also mix them and make them fit all your needs! The set comes with a Sugar Face Polish, Rose Face Mask, Black Tea, and Vitamin Nectar Vibrancy Boosting Mask!

   

 Last but not least Fresh Sugar Lip Lovelies, first of all the packaging is just too adorable. Its the perfect stocking filler, and whats inside makes it even better. A sugar lip polish, Sugar nourishing lip balm, and Sugar rose tinted lip treatment. 

I had the most amazing time and will definitely visit the store instead of shopping online from now on. The customer service was excellent, and they are so knowledgeable! I will be using and reviewing all the products one by one so stay tuned! 

Note: This is a Sponsored post, however the opinions are my own, I only share products that I actually use and give always my honest opinion. 

I Used Carbon Coco To Whiten My Teeth And This Is My Results!

I know by now we have all heard by now about the efficiency of charcoal to whiten teeth. However I had never used it before so this is my review.  I was sent a little package from Carbon Coco to try and give my honest opinion to my readers!

A description From their Website:  

Made from 100% certified organic coconut shell charcoal, Carbon Coco not only brightens your smile, but also improves your overall mouth health.Our medical grade activated charcoal powder removes toxins, stains, and plaque from your teeth through a process called adsorption, in which activated charcoal binds with these particles and flushes them out of your teeth and mouth.The super finely milled polish won’t damage your enamel or gums and also contains bentonite clay, a natural ingredient that helps remineralise teeth plus a hint of lemon myrtle, which has gentle and non-acidic antibacterial properties.

How do I use it?

Wet brush in small and dip into the carbon, gentle circles (no need to brush hard!) for 2-3 minutes. Rinse, then brush with Carbon Coco toothpaste for 3 minutes. This is best used before bedtime to allow residue (if any) to dislodge overnight.

My Review

I have been using Carbon Coco for five days in a row now and I'm ready to give my review. I used it as recommended and can say it works! Its definitely not an overnight thing were you will get instant results but every day my teeth look whiter. 

       The Pros:                                            The Cons: 

         All natural                                              Messy 

        No Sensitivity                                 Time Consuming   

I have to say, the charcoal can get messy, when opening the jar no matter how careful I was there was always fallout on the sink. Also it takes about 7 minutes to the whole process and add 5-15 minutes if you add the oil pulling which I did not receive to try and review. 

That being said I prefer to use this versus other methods that make my teeth sensitive and only targets the color. Carbon Coco has so many more added benefits that really gets me excited about brushing my teeth! 

Product: Carbon Coco 
Price: $59.90
Website: Carboncoco.com

 I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my viewers. This review is not sponsored by Carbon Coco but they did send me the products to try and give my honest opinion. 

I Tried Kim Kardashians KKW Beauty Contour Palette And This Is My Review!

I don't know if I'm alone here but when Kim Kardashian announced that she would be releasing her beauty line I could care less. Let me clarify that I don't either love or hate Kim, I find her to be a beautiful and very hard working woman that turned a negative into a multi-million empire. Her first release was the contouring sticks that I absolutely knew I did not want or need to try, the powder contour kit however did catch my attention. 

I watched a few of the Youtube videos she's brilliantly doing to promote her products and I was convinced that this may be a winner. On the launch date I went to the KKW Beauty website and to my surprise they were all available, the website was running smooth, no check out lines. I picked the shade medium and proceeded to the check out. The palette itself is $52 plus a $8.95 shipping fee, I don't know about you but I thought that was pretty high. 

The palette comes with four pans, two highlight shades and two contouring/bronzing shades, it also includes a double ended brush. My first impression of the palette is pretty, I like the nude packaging and the feel. The palette has a very nice big mirror and the pans are fairly large, the colors however looked a lot more orange than I was expecting. This immediately gave me a bad feeling since orange isn't really the shades I want on my contouring and bronzing kit. 

I proceeded to do my makeup how I normally do and then used the contouring kit, using the brush it comes with was very hard. The brush itself is larger and stiffer than I like my brushes to feel. After unsuccessfully using the brush I proceeded to use my own brushes. The color did apply smoother, however I was only able to use one of the two contouring shades. The orange shade is to much on the face but it was nice on the eyes. The highlighting shades were too ashy on my skin, it accentuated my pores and did not give me that glow I was looking and hoping for. I did my whole eye makeup with the palette as well. I apologize for not swatting the products in my arms they were not photographing well and I had to run out. The contouring color I was able to use on the face blended out really nice and looked great. 

I have to say this palette is not worth the hype or price, I feel its way to over priced and the formula needs some major improvements. My main disappointment is that Kim is a medium shade, I assumed that if she was putting any thought on the creation of her palettes, the one palette that should be on point is the medium. The highlight are to chalky on my skin and just don't work, and the brush like I said don't help the powders blend smoothly. If I was Kim I would put a little more thought on creating shades more complimentary to ALL skin shades. I would also make the brush softer and one end skinnier for a better highlight application. All four colors looked good on my eyes, but thats not enough to justify this purchase.