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Showing posts with label beauty. Show all posts
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No Light Gel: Nail It in 2 Steps with Sally Hansen® Miracle Gel™: Contest Entry
No Light Gel: Nail It in 2 Steps with Sally Hansen Miracle Gel: Contest Entry
by cjfdesign onthe original Polyvore
Featuring Sally Hansen Products: available at sallyhansen.com
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Benebabe!
I am obsessed with everything Benefit Cosmetics these days. Most of the products I use everyday are Benefit. Now that they have just announced the "Real Fine Liner" I am sooo excited. And I just can't hide it.
I have always struggled buying two products: mascara and eyeliner. Now that I have fallen in love with the "They're Real!" mascara, I don't have to deal with clumps and spider eyes. I am sure the eyeliner is a match made. Everyday I commit "eye-liner crimes" and practically burn my lids off with Q-tips trying to get the perfect lines! Any of you Benebabes going to try it as soon as it hits stores?!
Here is a look from the other day using these awesome Benefit products!
They're Real! Mascara
Benebrow Eyebrows
Fake Up Concealer
Benetint Cheeks (doesn't really show..oops)
Watts Up! Highlighter/Illuminator
& I totally forgot to put lips on! haha! -C
Friday, April 4, 2014
My Latest Beauty Buys!
Urban Decay NAKED SKIN Beauty Balm
Benefit Fake Up Hydrating Concealer in Medium
NARS Blush in Orgasm
Kate Von D Tattoo Liner in Trooper
Monday, March 31, 2014
My "Friends With Benefit" Story
When I was in college I had a Macy's right down the street from me. I'm talking a less than one minute walk... Naturally my favorite section has always been where all the purses and designer bags are. But then I discovered the bright pink Benefit Cosmetics station. You know, the one with all the awesome packaging.... Love at first sight. Then I got my first product sample: a cream shadow in the shade "R.S.V.P" and it was love at first try!
Four years later and many, many "They're Real!" Mascaras later, it is still my favorite place to visit when I'm downtown. I make special trips just to go see what's new because the Benefit website and Instagram just tease me.
As I was searching today I came across a new promotion they are doing. You can build your own kit with top-selling products for $79. They put the kit picks into three categories and you can choose one out of six or more choices! Here is the link http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/nicepackage?intid=hppromo_vkb
I recommend everyone does this! It's such a good deal and you even get a free sample and a cute bag to put your products in. Yes please..
The products I chose are (blog post with reviews coming soon!!)
The POREfessional
Watts up! (Thanks Mom for the recommendation)
They're Real! Mascara (Because I use so much of this, why not get another!?)
A Creaseless cream shadow in the shade "Birthday Suit" (Which is a pretty chrome color that I am so excited about)
Alright, now send me your kit picks!! Happy shopping :) -C
Saturday, March 15, 2014
St. Patrick's Day Nails
Hi everyone! Saint Patrick's Day is only two days away. How will you put a little touch of Irish into your day? Instead of throwing on that sweater that is tucked away in the drawer... you know the one... the only green piece of clothing you own... the one you wear every St. Paddy's Day! How about mixing it up a bit this year with some fun nails for the holiday. I loved these nails that were styled by @majikbeenz. I found them on Pinterest and wanted to share them. I don't think that they are too difficult to duplicate if you have the right colors. The polish shown were the colors that were used. If you feel like you're not that talented, and can't duplicate the look, I think just green sparkly nails using Butter London's "Swinger" would look great. ~J
St. Patrick's Day Nails
by cjfdesign on the original Polyvore
Featuring:
Butter London, Essie & Revlon Gel Nail Polish
Available at Nordstrom, beauty.com, debbenhams.com and Target
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Those Ol' Blue Eyes
Those Ol' Blue Eyes
by cjfdesign on the original Polyvore
Shu uemura makeup brush
$105 - harrods.com
$105 - harrods.com
Chanel voluminous mascara
nordstrom.com
nordstrom.com
Eyeko sparkle liquid eyeliner
sephora.com
sephora.com
Topshop gold eyeshadow
nordstrom.com
nordstrom.com
NARS Cosmetics cream eye shadow
$39 - asos.com
$39 - asos.com
Nars cosmetic
$36 - asos.com
$36 - asos.com
Eyeko voluminous mascara
$29 - colette.fr
$29 - colette.fr
NARS Cosmetics pencil eyeliner
$26 - asos.com
$26 - asos.com
Friday, December 6, 2013
My favs this year
My favs this year by cassadoodles featuring a benefit mascara
Beauty product
julep.com
Nars cosmeticjulep.com
$35 - liberty.co.uk
Eos lips makeup
$9.80 - austique.co.uk
Benefit mascara
$27 - debenhams.com
Urban Decay tinted moisturizer
beauty.com
Yves Saint Laurent face makeup
sephora.com
Kat Von D eyeliner
sephora.com
Thursday, October 10, 2013
THE BENEFITS OF COCONUT OIL
Could it be that one of the best kept beauty secrets is hiding in your kitchen cabinet? For the last few months I have been hearing more and more about the benefits of Coconut Oil. I decided to do some research and I couldn't believe all the uses for this amazing, all-natural product.
1. A body and hand moisturizer. A recent animal study found that when applied topically, virgin coconut oil can speed up wound healing, and a human study found it to be effective in increasing hydration and reducing water loss in seriously dry skin. Sounds like a recipe for a really good lotion to us! It's a health-expert favorite, too. Says Wyk: "It smells delicious, is very affordable, and leaves my skin feeling nourished and smooth."
2. A cheekbone highlighter. Nothing perks up a tired face like a little highlighter, but you don't need store-bought products to achieve the same effect. Simply sweep a small amount of coconut oil on top of makeup and leave it alone. It looks like your skin but glowier, which is why many natural makeup brands use it as a base ingredient in their formulas. If you're looking for a more portable option, try the cult favorite Living Luminizer by RMS Beauty, which has a coconut-oil base and light reflecting pigment.
3. To shave your legs. Conventional shaving cream is an expensive cocktail of chemicals that you don't need to get a nice clean shave on your legs or underarms. Coconut oil, on the other hand, is inexpensive, naturally antimicrobial, and smells great. Also, its skin-soothing properties will leave your legs looking hydrated (but never greasy).
4. As a deep-conditioner. There's a reason many conditioners contain coconut oil: It's better able to penetrate hair (and prevent protein loss) than mineral and sunflower oil, according to research. "I use it in my hair and on my skin for deep conditioning," says Tasneen Bhatia, MD, an integrative doctor and owner of the Atlanta Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine. Apply a quarter-size dollop to your hair, comb it, and then pile it into a loose bun. You'll want to place a soft towel over your pillow or sleep in a shower cap. In the morning, shampoo as usual with a gentle cleanser.
5. To remove eye makeup. There's a reason many conditioners contain coconut oil: It's better able to penetrate hair (and prevent protein loss) than mineral and sunflower oil, according to research. "I use it in my hair and on my skin for deep conditioning," says Tasneen Bhatia, MD, an integrative doctor and owner of the Atlanta Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine. Apply a quarter-size dollop to your hair, comb it, and then pile it into a loose bun. You'll want to place a soft towel over your pillow or sleep in a shower cap. In the morning, shampoo as usual with a gentle cleanser.
6. To clean your face. Because coconut oil is naturally antibacterial, anti-fungal, moisturizing and, according to research, great for atopic dermatitis, many women swear by its use as a nighttime moisturizer for their face, too. Try the double-cleansing method: Simply rub the oil in circular motions all over your face and neck, giving yourself a gentle massage as you go. When you're done, wash off the residue with your favorite cleanser. (If you're adult-acne prone, avoid this technique unless you know your skin tolerates coconut oil.)
7. In a luscious body scrub. Here's a little DIY beauty secret: That store-bought body scrub you save for special occasions? It's a waste of money. That's because you can make one yourself with ingredients you already have in your kitchen. Dr. Low Dog agrees. "I love to do this. It's wonderfully moisturizing, great for the skin, inexpensive, and blissfully absent of chemicals you can't pronounce!" To make your own, Dr. Low Dog suggests melting 1/2 c of coconut oil at very low heat. Pour it over 1 c of brown sugar or salt and stir well. If you have some on hand, add in five drops of your favorite essential oil or some pure vanilla extract for a scrub so fragrant you'll want to eat it.
8. For a little rubdown. Many store-bought massage oils have either coconut or jojoba oil as their base. Cut out the middleman and go straight to the bottle. It's slippery, skin-friendly, and moisturizing, too.
I think the beauty benefits are great but decided to include the chart below so everyone could see the great health benefits too. Next time I am at the grocery store I will be sure to pick up a bottle! ~J
Thanks to Prevention Magazine for the great tips!
Coconut oil is an edible oil that has been consumed in tropical places for thousands of years. Studies done on native diets high in coconut oil consumption show that these populations are generally in good health, and don’t suffer as much from many of the modern diseases of western nations where coconut oil is seldom consumed anymore.
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