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It’s been quite a while since my last beauty post, which got me thinking about the products I’ve been testing, and ended up loving, since the beginning of this year. Many of these I’m on my second or third bottles/jars meaning, they’re tried and true favorites!
Read MoreHaving clear and radiant skin is the ultimate mood booster. The occasional, or frequent, breakout can certainly take its toll, but thanks to Bliss and their new Clear Genius Collection, a clear and calm complexion is right at your fingertips.
Read MoreI often get stuck in a hair rut simply because it’s relatively easy and in my comfort zone. I almost always keep my hair down with waves and parted to the side. It’s my go-to style, but once the dog days of summer hit, no thank you!
Read MoreBeing a fan of the Moroccanoil brand for quite some time now, I was pleasantly surprised to see their new-to-me line of body products. I’ve discussed and praised their products specifically targeting the health of your hair and was intrigued to see how their body products would be.
Read MoreGood morning, friends! Winter weather can be quite harsh on skin and with that in mind, I’ve been making sure to fill my beauty routine with products meant to help keep skin looking fresh, supple, and moisturized. Not only is it important to pay special attention to your skin in the winter, but I also wanted to keep my beauty routine as budget friendly as possible.
Read MoreFor my final gift guide of the holiday season, I chose the one gift I truly love to both give and receive in return. There’s something quite lovely about being able to treat your loved ones or yourself to the luxurious pampering experience of beauty and/or skincare.
Read MoreOver the past few years I’ve become enchanted by all things rose. Everything and anything from skincare, makeup, books, perfume, drinks, household goods, and more.
Read MoreTowards the beginning of the year, I had started to notice my favorite lipstick that I had been wearing for the past few years, Circa in the shade “Ava”, was starting to get low. I had always bought multiples of it since I tended to go through it so quickly.
Read MoreSimilar Leopard Top || Straight Leg Jeans || MoroccanOil Treatment c/o || MoroccanOil Intense Hydrating Mask c/o ||
It’s no secret that my go-to hair care products are from MoroccanOil. Their light treatment oil literally transformed my hair making me a devoted fan of their products. With Fall on the horizon, I know my hair will need a little extra TLC with the weather slowly starting to change. Whenever I want to give my hair some love, I turn to a deep conditioner or mask. This intense moisture mask does the trick in only 5 minutes. It is infused with antioxidant-rich argan oil and nourishing ingredients that hydrate and condition while dramatically improving hair's texture, elasticity, shine and manageability. A pro tip is to add in some of the light treatment oil into the creamy mask before applying to towel dried hair. My hair was even softer after doing that! I added about 2 pumps of the oil and loved the results. Depending on your hair type, 1 pump may be all you need. Give it a try next time!
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xo, Amanda
Sweater || High Waisted Jeans || Pearl Hair Clips ||
MoroccanOil Treatment || Beach Wave Mousse || Luminous Hairspray || Hydrating Styling Cream || Perfect Defense Thermal Protection || Dry Texture Spray || Mending Infusion || Protect And Prevent Spray || Restorative Hair Mask || All c/o
It’s no secret that I love using MoroccanOil products on my hair. I’ve gushed about them before and how the line has transformed my hair care routine. The treatment oil was the first product I tried and was hooked ever since. The oil is literally magic and one I would never go without. My hair is naturally wavy, but still needs some products to help add texture and enhance. After towel drying, I add in a palm full of MoroccanOil Beach Wave Mousse from mid-length to ends. I LOVE this Mousse!! It’s an upgrade from your traditional sea salt spray. It’s a salt-free formula, that adds all day texture and waves without dehydration or stiffness. It also has UV absorbers to protect the hair from sun damage. Next, I add the treatment oil from mid-length to ends. This magical liquid adds shine, silkyness, speeds up drying time, conditions, and detangles. It can also be used as a styling and finishing tool. Finally, I comb both products through evenly and let my hair air dry overnight. In the morning, I’ll add in a small amount of the dry texture spray for a little oomph and finish with the luminous hair spray. There you have it! Sometimes I’ll curl my hair and add in the perfect defense thermal protection on dry hair or the protect and prevent spray on towel dried hair if I know I’ll be styling my hair the next day.
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xo, Amanda
Bliss Mint Chip Mania Cooling Mask c/o || Bliss Radiance Boosting Eye Cream c/o || Bliss Makeup Melt Jelly Cleanser c/o || Bliss Drench & Quench Moisturizer c/o || Bliss Lemon & Sage Body Butter c/o || Bliss Eye Got This Foil Eye Mask c/o || Bliss Hangover Fix Foil Sheet Mask c/o || Bliss The Detoxifier Foil Sheet Mask c/o ||
Your daily dose of happiness just got a little easier with the help of Bliss Skincare. With a spa experience and spa results, Bliss takes the skincare game to a whole new level. Their products are cruelty free and free from parabens, phthalates, sls, sles, and more. Their transforming skin wellness products feel and smell amazing all while delivering big results. They globetrot around the world to find the most modern and efficacious ingredients to create innovative products that work for every budget. My personal favorites are the Radiance Boosting Eye Cream and the Drench & Quench Moisturizer. After using the eye cream, the skin around my eyes does appear to be brighter. I love anything that gives me a little glow! The moisturizer has a beautiful clean and fresh scent and reminds me of the ocean with it’s gorgeous blue color. Boy, does this stuff actually feel like whipped water too! The moisture is instantaneous and lasts all day long.
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xo, Amanda
Sailor Cleansing Oil || No Poreblem Primer c/o || Jafra Beauty Highlighter Stick c/o ||
Dr. Teals Pink Himalayan Mineral Soak || Dr. Teals Pink Himalayan Foaming Bath || Dr. Teals Ultra Moisturing Bath Bombs || Pixi Plump Collagen Boost Face Mask || Body Oil French Lavender || Face Roller || Soap And Glory Rich And Famous Shower Gel || Cape Cod Soy Candle in Hydrangea ||
No Poreblem Primer c/o || Jafra Beauty Highlighter Stick c/o ||
Happy Easter Monday! Today I’m highlighting some of my favorite beauty products I’ve been using over the past couple of months. Almost all of these products are ones I tried on my own, only four of them being sent to me to try out, but I ended up loving them so much and kept them as a part of my daily routine. Many of these started out as products I wanted to try based on what they promised to do and how yummy or beautiful they smelled. What can I say, how something smells is a big part of it! I can tell you every single one of these products delivered on their promises and make either my morning, nighttime, or relaxing bath time much more enjoyable.
Speaking of the bath, I’m obsessed with all of Dr. Teals products for the bath. The pink Himalayan being my favorite scent. I keep multiples of these on hand at all times. Before my bath or shower, I’ll use Sailors Face Oil to take off my makeup and cleanse my skin. It’s so relaxing to use and works very well leaving my skin clean without the tightness soap can give. You can also add a few drops of the oil to your favorite moisturizer. I also love their deep blue face moisturizer, which smells like fruity pebbles! It’s lightweight and doesn’t leave any greasy residue behind. Of course, the nautical theme is what caught my eye to begin with. Their products use ingredients found in the ocean, which I love. I also use the Pixi face mask during my bath once or twice a week. These masks are AMAZING. My skin literally glows after using these. I’m beyond impressed. Another product that has me under its spell is Dr. Botanicals Moroccan Rose Oil. This smells like rose candy. I use four drops for my face and neck both morning and night. It’s been an game changer giving my skin the right amount of moisturize and actually gives me this beautiful glow. I’ve already ordered my second bottle!
Soap And Glory and Love Beauty And Planet both have amazing body products for in the bath/shower and after you get out. I love using the Murmuru Butter And Rose Body Lotion at night. This smells sooo yummy and gives me skin a little shimmer. It’s so beautiful. In the morning I love using Paradise Glossed Body Oil, which has a yummy fruity smell reminding me of paradise. It goes on light and leaves my skin glowing. The retro print also gives me the biggest thrill!
As far as hair goes, there’s a few new favorites here that I’ve incorporated into my routine and also Ava’s. She loves the Cake products because they smell like vanilla icing and strawberry lemonade. She’s a scent girl too! I found both the hairspray and wave maker at Rite Aid. The hairspray and hair oil from Kristin Ess work exceptionally well. The hairspray locks my hair into place and also gives it this subtle shine. Now, this does not have a delicious smell or anything, it just WORKS. The hair serum I like because you can use it anywhere on both wet and dry hair. It does not make my hair look oily rather giving it moisture on the ends and making them look healthy. The shampoo and conditioner from Love Beauty And Plant leave my hair feeling so lightweight and bouncy. There’s not other way to describe it, my hair literally feels so lightweight. They both smell amazing too. I still use my MoroccanOil hair products as well, usually rotating between these. The MoroccanOil Oil Treatment cannot be beat. I’ve been using it for quite a while now and can not find anything that comes close to it.
I look forward to using these products every single day. Let me know if you try any of them and what you think!
xo, Amanda
All Things Hair Box c/o || Dove Dry Shampoo || Queen Bee Salt Infused Texture Spray || Love Beauty And Planet Shampoo || Love Beauty And Planet Conditioner || Similar Dress Here And Here ||
Happy Friday, friends! Who out there loves to have a good hair day? *Raises hand* I know for sure that I do! A good hair day always makes me feel as if I can conquer any task and take on the world. The editors at All Things Hair hand picked this specific hair style box of products based on my hair type and lifestyle. I couldn’t be happier with these selections! The Love Beauty And Planet shampoo and conditioner not only smell amazing, but they make my hair feel silky soft and smooth. I tend to wash my hair every other day and use a dry shampoo in between. This one from Dove soaks up any next day oil and leaves my hair with some nice volume and freshness. Plus, it has a beautiful floral scent. My go-to hair product is always a sea salt spray. I spray this in after towel drying to enhance my natural waves and let my hair air dry overnight. I’ve used various ones in the past, most notably this one which has been my favorite for years. The queen beach salt infused texture spray gave my hair some richness, while still remaining soft. It’s almost a cross between a sea salt spray and a texturizer, but without the crunchiness!
All Things Hair has a newsletter series, tips, tutorials, hair inspiration, and favorite hair products all on their site. It’s quite a treat for anyone who wants to give their hair some good care or looking to try something fun and different!
xo, Amanda
Glossybox Easter Egg c/o || Rose Coin Necklace c/o || Circle Hexagon Ring c/o ||
Good morning, friends! Ava and I recently decorated our table for Easter and what perfect timing! The Glossybox Easter Egg, filled with beauty favorites for spring, arrived and fits in beautifully with our table decor. Ava was extra excited for the chocolate eggs lol. This would make a fantastic Easter gift for any beauty fan in your life!
Inside you’ll find a highlighter stick from Jafra Cosmetics, building a beautiful glow in a pinky sheen color packed with nourishing Vitamin E. Lips need some help? Patchology’s Lip Service Gloss To Balm will give you a burst of moisture for the ultimate soft pout. Hyaluronic acid, aloe, and honey give much needed hydration! Want to make your eyes pop? There’s two products inside to help with that! Dome Beauty’s vibrantly pigmented shadow Eye Jewel in pink diamond and Erno Laszlo’s Multi-Task Eye Serum Mask. Using a silky hydrogel formula, soaked in a serum made with algae, Vitamin B3, amino acids and allantoin, which give quick results to target all of you undereye woes. Let’s not forget about our nails too. Lauren B’s nail polish have fun and unique colors, all fantastic for changing your manicure to fit your most fabulous mood.
xo, Amanda
March Glossybox c/o || Pink Sweater || Sleeping Beauty Mesh Top || White Skinny Jeans || Blush Heels || Tassel Earrings ||
Happy Friday, friends! This month Glossybox is celebrating women’s empowerment with International Women’s Day, which is today! This box has some amazing beauty products to give you all the power you deserve.
Yensa Tone Up Primer Essential Glow: By infusing super-powered ingredients, this lightweight primer helps smooth out fine lines and wrinkles all while having a satin sheen finish that gives skin a radiant look and feel.
Nuria Defend Pruifying Cleanser: This cleanser is made with rich ingredients that purify. Pores are cleansed and restored to reduce the appearance of imperfections while the soothing elements of tea tree oil and witch hazel provide healing effects.
Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Strength + Moisture Leave In Mask: Safe to use for all types of treated hair, it uses a unique micro encapsulated formula of argan oil which helps restore the hair cuticle. The end result is consistent healthy and manageable hair made with ingredients that are vegan, clean, and cruelty-free.
Manna Kadar Beauty Bloom Volumizing Mascara: A cutting-edge wand captures mascara between each individual groove of the ultra-dense fiber bristles of the Manna Kader Bloom mascara to give you the fullest, sexiest lashes imaginable.
DWTN Paris Eau De Teint Highlighter: This lightly powdered cream highlighter, offers a texture for easy application and a lustrous finish. Extracted benefits from the botanicals like the white horehound plant, help protect against pollution and harmful effects of light from screen.
xo, Amanda
Glossybox c/o || Sleeping Beauty Sweatshirt || Skinny Jeans || Lavender Flower Earrings ||
Good morning! February is the month of love and if there is one thing to remember, its the need to love yourself and those around you. Whether in a relationship or single, February is a reminder that love is in the air in all shapes and forms. It’s a time to take a step back, look in the mirror, and recognize the unique beauty staring back at you. The products in this months Glossybox seek to celebrate your true self. Now, onto the products!
Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch: A new way to treat acne, the patch extracts impurities, camouflages pimples and helps heal skin in an emergency, wherever you are.
Doucce Relentless Matte Crayon (Colors Vary): The deeply pigmented color has a matte finish for a look that lasts as long as you do. Available in a variety of shades, it’s ideal for every skin tone and comes with a sharpener for an easy, defined outline.
Proenza Schouler Arizona Eau De Parfum: Discover a feeling of adventure in the scent of white cactus flower, jasmine, and orange flower. Inspired by the horizon of the Sonoran Dessert, the bottles design down to the scent is a work of art.
MannaKadar Beauty 3-in-1 Contour: A contour, eyeshadow, and bronzer all in one travel size companion that is sure to add that sunkissed glow wherever you go.
Skin Chemists Rose Quartz Lip Plump: Acting as a lipgloss, balm, and plumper, the triple threat of lip care has both health and appearance benefits and only takes seconds to apply. No need to rely on painful fillers! It’s also hydrating giving lips a soft and fuller pout.
Glossybox c/o || Pink Skirt c/o || Glitter Flats || Sheer Sleeve Sweater || Pink And Blue Co Bracelet c/o || Similar Anchor Necklace ||
Good morning, friends! January’s box of beauty goodies is all about allowing your radiance to shine and saying goodbye to any self-doubt. I am all about that! Confidence is contagious and one of the best ways to feel great about who you are.
Inside this Glossybox, there are products from brands that strive to enhance your beauty, not transform you into someone you’re not. Included are:
Sleek Makeup Highlighter Palette: This is a game changer! I use this highlighter each morning and love the radiant results. It contains two baked powders, one cream formula, and one silky shimmer. The five shades are crafted to match each skin tone.
Avant Skincare Deluxe Hyaluronic Acid Vivifying Face & Eye Night Cream: This anti-aging moisturizer deeply nourishes and improves dullness with a powerful combination of hyaluronic acid, maris Aqua, and vitamin B3.
Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment: I haven’t used this yet, but I do use an adapalene treatment for acne and boy let me tell you, it’s the only thing that works for me. This one is great since you don’t need a prescription, which mine is.
Zea Beauty Wipes: I’ve used theses few times and love how gentle, yet effective they are. Infised with rose hip essential oil, skin gets a powerful dose of antioxidants and vitamins, leaving you feeling radiant.
Kocostar Lemon Slice Mask: I used this last night and found it very refreshing, especially with the light lemon scent. It’s a mask, but not in the traditional sheet mask sense. It’s actual little “slices” or circles that look like lemons. Each slice is infused with nutrients like eucalyptus tree to deliver intense, yet gentle, buriahment.
xo, Amanda
Sensationail Express Gel c/o || Embroidered Dress c/o || Pink & Blue Co. Bracelet c/o ||
Good morning and happy Wednesday! One of my favorite ways to relax at night is by doing my nails. My polish usually ends up chipping within a day or two or I end up smudging the paint while in the process of drying.
Enter the Sensationail Express Gel Kit. The application is beyond easy and the drying time only takes 30 seconds. To start, you buff and shape your nail to your desired shape and length. Next, use a nail polish remover to ensure that there is no left over dirt or oil on the nail. After shaking the Express Gel Nail bottle vigorously, apply the color of your choice in a thin layer. Cap the edges of your nail tips and remove any gel from the cuticles abs sidewalls. Finally, place your hand in the LED lamp for 30 seconds and remove hand once the lamp turns off.
xo, Amanda
When it comes to hair care, I typically take a less is more approach. I like to use a shampoo, conditioner, and styling oil before letting my hair air dry overnight. It’s a simple routine, yet effective and healthy for my hair. One brand I had always heard about while growing up was MoroccanOil. They were the gold standard of treatment oils, winning award after award, and one I could not wait to try out. Years later, it’s still the treatment oil I turn to to keep my hair happy, healthy, and full of shine. I use the light version, perfect for fine or light-colored hair. I always use it after towel drying my hair, applying two pumps from mid-length to end. If needed, I’ll apply a very small amount to tame any flyaways. I recently tried their hydration shampoo and conditioner, loving how soft and lightweight they made my hair feel and with the great scent MoroccanOil is known for.
While MoroccanOil is known for hair care, and honestly goes above and beyond with their products, they just launched a night body serum that is a game changer in creating softer, smoother, and firmer skin. This serum is highly packed with good for your skin ingredients including an antioxidant-rich blend of argan and tsunami oils to address loss of firmness and moisture, Holy Basil to protect the skin from environmental stressors and soothing Vitamin C ester to smooth and strengthen the skin for a more radiant appearance.
xo, Amanda
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Away Concealer c/o || Charlotte Tilbury Magic Powder c/o || Pink Button Down Top || Button Fly Skinny Jeans || Pink and Blue Co. Bracelet c/o || KJP JFK Pearl Bracelet || KJP JFK Pearl Necklace ||
I always find myself the equivalent to a kid in a candy store when I have the opportunity to try new makeup. Products that promise to help with the appearance of blemishes are always on my radar as well. Being an acne sufferer for most of my adult life, this is something especially important to me. Charlotte Tilbury recently launched the new Magic Away Concealer, no longer exclusive to Charlotte Tilbury stores, it is now available is over 200 doors and selling at quite impressive rate. I couldn’t wait to try it and Love flawless look I can achieve with it.
What makes this concealer so magical and sought after? It reduces the appearance of blemishes, dark circles, fine lines, pigmentation, and redness. It has a new elastic second skin texture with full coverage lasting up to 15 hours. The concealer is delivered through the miracle precision beauty blender applicator that is designed to roll over imperfections, and hug the under-eye contour for the most flawless application.
The secret is in the all-star lineup of ingredients including Persian Silk tree bark extract, which acts as an age-defying, skin conditioning and rejuvenating agent to improve the appearance of dark circles and puffiness. Palmitoyl Glycine helps the skin retain water and makes the skin look bouncy, fresh and youthful. It also helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Extract of wild indigo, a native Indian plant used in Ayurvedic tradition helps to enhance the skin’s luminosity and brightens the under-eyes.
xo, Amanda
