Influenster Covergirl Voxbox : Full Lash Bloom Mascara

Hey dolls, I am super excited because I received my very first Voxbox from Influenster !! Yay! The theme for this Voxbox is Go Bloom and it has 1 item : a mascara called Full Lash Bloom by Covergirl's Lashblast line.

What came inside the box 

 What did I like/ love about it ?

   I like that the mascara bottle comes with a cover and the mascara applicator is seperate. This allows for using the brush in a different mascara a of your choice if you want , also when u are cleaning your mascara bristle brush you can close the mascara bottle using the cap. I also LOVE the packaging. The pink and flowers found on the product stay true to the Go Bloom theme. The mascara applicator has many rows of bristles which helps to evenly distribute the product while elongating and thickening each lash. My eyelashes definately appeared fuller and longer without creating hard clumps that you tend to get  with mascaras.

Cons
I did not like that each time I put the applicator into the mascara bottle, A LOT of product was left on the tip of the mascara brush. This can lead to product wasting, however I simply wiped the excess back into the bottle.


Overall I am really happy with this mascara and as you guys know, a new mascara was on my holiday wishlist ! I definitely recommend this product. You should be able to find it in your local drugstore/ beauty supply store or at Covergirl.com, and it retails from $6.99 - $8.99 US.

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

                                          

                                              

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Holiday Makeup Wishlist ♡

Happy holidays dolls! Here are some items I'm dying to get my hands on this holiday season. I've heard amazing reviews on most of these products and I have so many holiday looks in mind to create with them. Its been a WHILE since I've gotten a new shadow palette and the Lorac Pro 2 seems like something different than the nude based palettes I normally get. Honestly I would be buying this palette specifically for the pigments Plum, Jade, Navy, Charcoal and Cocco because most of the other shades are similar to the ones I have in my
Naked 2 palette. I also love that the palette comes with a primer. I also need a new mascara so I'll just try Lorac's as well. Lorac eyeshadow , LORAC black mascara

I've been looking for a great shadow for my new years eve look and I think that stila might have the perfect one!Stila cream eye shadow ($53 - selfridges.com)

Bronzer and blush can really warm up your face even in the winter time. I'm really excited to try the Pink Shimmer Blush by NARS and Sun Beam by Benefit to give me that summer time glow LOL. Benefit bronzing powder , NARS Cosmetics pink shimmer blush ($35 - liberty.co.uk)

I've always used mac concealers but I want to try this pro longwear concealer I've heard so much rave about. It looks like it has a more liquid consistency and is probably easier to apply.Mac cosmetic

Ok I have to admit, I've never worn lashes before and I'm still a little hesitant, but I think if there's ever a time to try new things it's during the holiday season when everything is all about glitz & glam. http://www.ebay.com/itm/361115941463

I have been looking for the perfect nude lipstick for the longest time. I think its harder to find a nude for darker skin tones. Anyways I want a nude that has pink and brown tones, and I think this color by Gucci might be it *crosses fingers. Gucci moisturizing lipstick
gucci.com

That's it for my holiday makeup wishlist. When I get these products I'll be sure to do a review on them and let you know if they met my high expectations. I wish you lots  of love and joy this holiday.

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Flawless Skin Naturally ♡

Lets face it, we all want flawless and radiant skin. While I am a die hard makeup lover, I never want to feel like makeup is a necessary part of my beauty routine, but simply an option. A fabulous option! It is possible to achieve naturally glowing and blemish free skin at home. Here are some of my secret homemade recipes for healthy skin that you'll want to show off.

COFFEE SCRUB: Get a few coffee beans and grind/greater them. Apply olive oil to your skin. Add the coffee to your skin and gently rub your skin in circular motions. Once the coffee is distributed evenly allow it to sit for 5- 15 minutes and rinse with cold water. This scrub promotes blood flow, removes dead skin and will help to fight wrinkling, dark circles,  large pores and blemishes.

OATMEAL & HONEY MASK :  Pour 4 tbl sp of honey into a container then add 1/4 cup of uncooked oats. Use a spoon to mix the ingredients together until you get a sticky and lumpy consistency. Wet your face with water and apply the mixture by patting it unto your face. Leave the mask on until your skin doesn't feel as sticky and it has dried out on your face (approximately 30 mins). Rinse with warm water. Honey contains vitamin e and has anti-oxidizing and moisturizing properties which will fight acne and scars and will give your skin a natural glow.

CITRIC SPOT TREATMENT: Squeeze an orange and a lemon or lime into a container. Add 2 tbl sp of olive oil and mix. Using a q-tip apply the mixture to the scar or dark area and leave on for 3 hours. Tingling is common however if the tingling is unbearable or uncomfortable add a drop of olive oil to the area. For best results enjoy a day in the sun while the treatment is on your skin.

OLIVE OIL OVERNIGHT MIRACLE: This is the simplest yet my favorite recipe for amazing skin and it only requires 1 ingredient. Get some extra virgin olive oil and apply it to a clean face. Then go to sleep and rinse in the morning. And that's it when you wake up you will see and feel the difference in your skin. I recommend putting a towel on your pillow in case you toss and turn like I do. This nighttime mask is detoxing and nourishing to the skin and will fight acne and help to decrease the appearance of dark circles, spots and wrinkles. It is good for all skin types especially those with oily skin.

AS COOL AS A CUCUMBER: No matter what treatment you're doing it's always great to add sliced chilled cucumbers to your eyelids. This forces you to kick up your feet, keep your eyes closed and just relax. Beauty-rest works like a charm it's not just a myth.

You don't have to spend on high-end skincare lines. Indulge your skin with fresh, unprocessed, nourishing  ingredients.You were born a natural beauty.


                                                        Happy spa day

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Mini Beauty Haul

 Hello loves! So I decided to add some basic items to my makeup collection.

 I've heard so much about Urban Decay and for my first shadow palette I got Naked 2. This palette has many natural shades with shimmery and matte finishes and I thought it was perfect for makeup newbies like myself . I could definitely do a simple everyday look to a more glamorous night look with this palette. 

         

    Here are all the shades and their cute names.

 The Palette came with a two sided synthetic fiber brush , one side for blending and the other for applying.

 

The other product I got was a BB cream by Garnier Fructis in the shade deep. I find this perfect for everyday coverage especially if you attend High School or University like me and you want a very natural and modest look. Also it was refreshing to finally find a BB cream that matches my skin tone perfectly and who's "deep" wasn't too light. 

                

The only problem I find with this product is that it's not as moisturizing as I hoped it would be and primarily functions as a sunblock (SPF 20) so I just pair it with my moisturizer and I'm good to go. 

    

Every girl needs an eyelid primer! Before I got this one by Elf I used my MAC concealer .

 

 Honestly I'm still getting the hang of this but from what I can tell so far it's an ok primer. The consistency is clumpy and I definitely have to use the applicator to smooth it out on my lid. But it does help to show up the true colour of the eyeshadow and delays creasing .Finally , I was looking for a nude/ natural lip colour for darker skin tones and I found "Show Me" lipglass by MAC.

 I absolutely adore this product an will definitely repurchase when it's finished .

 That's it for the review on my recent beauty purchases.

Also Happy Fashion Week,

Adrienne Justine 

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Nails of the day

I like to think that my nails are like mood rings on each finger that express to the world how I'm feeling. Ha ! Ok that's a little dramatic but my mood does inspire my nails of the day (NOTD) and right now I'm feeling like a bold red Geranium. Geranium by Essie is what I'm wearing right now and for now it's my fave colour.

 The colors I've been wearing a lot this summer are :

I find the entire line to include high quality nail polishes which dry quickly and are easy to apply because of its fluidity .

Xo

Adrienne Justine ❤ 

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New Collection Review!

 I'm so excited to do a review on an awesome organic beauty  line that I had the privilege of trying out. The collection is called Feel Good Formulas by Arran Arromatics located in Scotland.  It includes a wide range of beauty products with traditional/ organic ingredients. Here are a few products from the collection that I've been using .

These body washes/ moussant smell amazing and leave my skin really moisturized.

I use this as a facial soap even though it says for body . It suds a  little. You could definately use it for both. It isn't heavy and I love that it has Shea!

 

The collection is great. The packaging is unique and colourful, and the ingredients are organic, invigorating and just great for your skin and hair. Here's a link to their website on which you can order any of these products and much more without traveling all the way to Scotland even though that would be pretty cool :)  Arran Arromatics . A special thanks to Raahki Sunak who gave these great products to moi .
 xoxo
- Adrienne Justine.

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Summer Beauty Regimen

Summer is the best time of year, BUT with all the sun, chlorine and saltwater exposure you encounter from going to the beach,pool and lounging in in the sun, its easy for your skin and hair to suffer. I live in Jamaica , an island with a tropical climate all year round, so I figured I'd share my tips and tricks and what I plan to add to my summer beauty regimen this year.

  Skin Care 

A daily moisturizer with SPF is a must !!The summer sun can cause premature aging such as wrinkles and age spots: and we don't want that do we?  I use clean and clear's Dual action moisturizer which fights pimples while moisturizing your skin.Another added benefit is that its oil-free , and I don't know about you but my face produces more oil in warm weather , so I tend to go for the oil-free moisturizers.Another thing I cannot live without is a lip balm with SPF. What I'm using right now is BABY lips by Maybeline and yes it does actually make your lips baby smooth and keeps them from getting dry and cracked from extremely hot weather.I mentioned earlier that my skin gets really oily in warm weather, to control this I use proactive's refining clay mask once a week. The clay pulls and absorbs toxins and excess oil from your pores . I also use  this as an overnight spot treatment for any little pimples I might get . I love it!. I use coco butter to moisturize my body and I add coco butter's skin therapy vitamin E oil especially to my legs.

Hair Care 

I'm currently trying to grow out my hair this summer and sometimes it seems impossible when I know every time I go to the beach or pool I'm damaging my hair not to mention when I blow dry and flat iron it after I go to the beach/pool. However I'm determined to have some progress by . 1) Protective styling as much as possible. Protective styling means wearing hair styles that keep the ends of your hair protected such as buns , up-doo's, faux bobs , princess braids etc. By hiding the ends of your hair you minimize contact of the penetrating sun on your hair and also reduce breakage caused by the ends of your hair brushing on your clothes and other surfaces that dry out your hair. 2) Heat protectors. I use argan oil/serum and Tresame's heat protector as a "sunblock" for my hair when I do wear it down.3) Wear a leave-in-conditioner to the beach/pool and wash your hair ASAP after you're finished swimming. 4) Deep Condition. I really try to deep condition my hair more often in the summer time . Deep conditioners penetrate the hair shaft to strengthen it from the inside out.

Those are some of things I do to keep my skin and hair healthy during extremely hot /humid weather. One final tip. Drink a lot of water! This definitely helps to prevent your hair or skin from getting dry. I hope this blog helped anyone considering how to alter their beauty regimen in preparation for the hot weather.

XO
-Adrienne Justine        

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