New Nightime Moisturizer

New Nighttime Moisturizer

I have been hearing so much about the Josie Maran Argan Oil and finally decided to try it-and I LOVE it!  Currently, before I go to bed after I wash my face, I apply the argan oil to a dry, clean face.  When I first saw how thick the oil was and the fact I was putting it on my already oily skin, I was very hesitant!  To apply, I used the dropper to put drops on my forehead, cheeks, nose, chin, and under each eye.  I started at the bottom of my face and lightly rubbed it in going upwards.  (Always rub UP not down, as you do not want to pull your skin down)  I even rubbed some of the oil over my lips and I’ve noticed less dry skin from it.  It takes awhile for your skin to absorb all the oil since it is so thick.  In the morning, my face does not feel greasy at all and my makeup is lasting just as long as it was before I started using this product. 

Pure argan oil has a high concentration of vitamin E and essential fatty acids that helps with dry patches/rough patches and reduces the appearance of fine lines.  Over time, it can also help reduce the appearance of acne blemishes and reduce scarring.  Finally, it helps restore the skin’s elasticity. 
This can also be used for your skin, hair or nails/cuticles.  However for the price and the fact that it benefits the skin so much, I only use it for my face.  I have other products I use for my hair, skin and cuticles.  It is an option though. 

I purchased the sample size at Sephora and got .5 ounces for $14.  Also available is 1.4 ounces for $48 and 4 ounces for $96.  The thought of applying thick oil to my already extremely oily skin made me very nervous so I just went with the sample size despite the hype about this product.  A little bit does go a long way and this product does last but when it comes time to re-purchase, which I will be doing, I am getting the 1.4 ounce bottle. 

Thanks for reading, XOXO!

Mini Ulta Haul

Mini Ulta Haul

On Saturday, I made a trip to Ulta to pick up a few new NYX products.  If you don't know about NYX or what it is-you need to check it out!  They are considered a drug store brand makeup line found mainly at Ulta or online at nyxcosmetics.com. Over the past year or two, they have really taken off from your basic eyeshadows, lipsticks, lipliners/eyeliners and their most famous product: the NYX jumbo eye pencil.  The NYX jumbo eye pencils are compared to the MAC paintpots (as the whole line is very comparable to MAC except much more affordable) which are eyeshadow bases that help intensify your shadow color and make it stay on longer.  Now they have evolved to lip plumpers, lip creams, shine killer, pore filler, beauty blotters, foundations, concealers, bronzers, etc!  They also are coming out with more and more eyeshadow palettes.  So needless to say, over the past year or so, my makeup collection has gotten bigger with lots of NYX products and I love them.  Basically, if you don't have any NYX products, I suggest going to Ulta to try them.  (eyeshadows and lipsticks are like 3.99)  Enough about my love for NYX and on to what I got.  (I used my actual camera instead of my iPhone for pictures and it's an older camera because my good one got stolen on vacation and I haven't had a chance to replace it but after seeing the quality of these pictures, I will be getting a new one ASAP so bear with me through some of these photos!)

The beautiful orange bag!! (much brighter in person)

LEFT TO RIGHT: NYX High Definition Photo Concealer in Beige, NYX Xtreme Lip Cream in Candyland, NYX Round Lipstick in Strawberry Milk, Bare Minerals Eye Shadow in Queen Tiffany, NYX Pore Filler, NYX Matte Bronzer in Deep Tan, and NYX Bronzer/Blush Combo in Ibiza

Up Close:

And Again:

Swatch of NYX Xtreme Lip Cream in Candyland.  It's a beautiful Barbie pink color perfect for the summer that looks good on just about everyone

NYX Round Lipstick in Strawberry Mild which is another light Barbie pink color.  Strawberry Milk + Candyland look beautiful when they are paired together

The only non-NYX item I purchased was Bare Minerals in Queen Tiffany.  I have had this color since I was 19 because it is just a gorgeous, classic color and I just needed to pick up a new one.  These shadows are great because they can be applied dry or if you get your brush wet, the color intensifies.

Here is the packaging for the bronzer/blush duo and the matte bronzer.

The bronzer/blush duo is perfect to throw in your purse or bring with you when traveling because it is a 2-in-1.  There were three different ones to choose from and I chose this one because it had the darker bronzer and a beautiful pink blush that is unlike any other blush I have.  (I gave in and used the phone to re-do the images, the other ones were HORRIBLE)

Here is the Matte Bronzer in Deep Tan *Matte meaning there is no shimmer or sparkle in the product.  I already have oily skin so if I use a bronzer with shimmer, when I start to get oily, that will only intensify it!  Also, the matte bronzers, in my opinion, look more natural.

I used the bronzer Saturday night and I do like it, however it is a little chalky/dusty when I put my brush into it.  However, the color payoff is great and I did like it on

AND randomly, on my way home, I had to return something to JC Penney's and found this ADORABLE Hello Kitty tank top.  It was $10 but to my suprise, when I went to pay, it was only $7.50! (winning!)  At the JCP I went to, there were several left in case you are interested.  I thought this would be cute to run errands in or do a casual lunch in

I know I didn't talk much about the NYX Pore Filler but what it does is give your skin an overall smoothe and flawless base before putting your makeup on.  It is supposed to shrink your pores and minimize any flaws in your skin.  I used this as well Saturday night and it did give my makeup a more even surface to work on.  But I used it alone without using an oil-mattifier and I did get greasy pretty quick.  So I will try it again, on top of an oil mattifier and hopefully it shall work better next time :)

Thanks for reading, XOXO!

PS-If you are wondering what is on my nails in the reflection: Essie Orange, It's Obvious! (this is my favorite nail polish brand BY FAR) used with Nutra Nail base coat and top coat for the Shellac Manicure look