Cover those Spots in Pink: Mario Badescu Drying Lotion

Hello there again! Well today I want to write about one of the best products I've ever tried, it is the Mario Badescu Drying Lotion. It's possible that you might have heard of it before or maybe this is the first time that you read about it. My friend recommended this product when I asked him what he used on his face (FYI, I have never seen one pimple on his face). You can buy this online at the Mario Badescu website or you can go to your local ULTA and purchase it there as well. The price of this product is about $17, a little expensive compared to other acne products, but it is very well worth it. I've also seen Sephora carry it in case you don't have an ULTA near you. I was very excited to use this product because of the great reviews I had previously read. One of the things that can be a little concerning when you've had acne before is that changing your current and effective routine might cause break outs, so you can't blame someone for being a little scared. 

As the picture above shows, there is this pink sediment settled at the bottom of the bottle and on top lays a clear liquid. The bottle is small enough to fit pretty much anywhere in case you need to travel or staying over at a friends house. It is 1 fl oz, which is ideal to take on your carry on luggage. When I first tried it I did just as the bottle instructed on the back. I used a cotton swab and dipped it in the pink sediment. Make sure not to shake it, it is not stated why you shouldn't on the bottle but might as well just follow the instructions (mine looks a bit murky because I accidentally dropped it, whoops). Once you've dipped in the pink sediment you lift it right out of the bottle (don't swirl it) and put it on any blemishes you might have on your face. I recommend that you don't pop your spots before you put this on because it will sting you. Also don't pop them and place the solution on the blemish because it might actually get worse and will leave scarring (I tell you from experience ha ha). You have to leave the solution on throughout the night and wash it off the next day. Its quite easy to wash off and doesn't leave any kind of scarring if you don't touch or pop your blemishes. This is generally for all skin types but if you suffer from a worse kind of acne make sure you check with your dermatologist, if you have one, or with the website or the sales associates. The website says that it is great for back and chest acne but my sister and I have used it on our face and it works like magic. It dries the spots overnight, of course some might take two or three nights but it works amazingly. A little bonus that I thought was quite nifty was that you can use it on mosquito bites and it will help. As someone who gets loads of them during the summer this is a double bonus. The product will definitely last you for more than the year that it's good for but you won't regret buying it. It is definitely a good investment for $17 and think about it, you may spend $4 or $7 on another treatment that might work too but how many of those will you be buying during the year? This one basically works over night. 

Best Shampoo I've Tried Yet!

Hello everyone!

The feature that attracts me most in a person is their hair. I have to say that I love a guy with great hair so I also like to maintain my hair. You never know what guy might be admiring you from afar. Sure, there are those days that you just cannot deal with your hair because its being an unruly mess or you just feel really lazy and don't feel like styling it. I personally try not to style it as much because it is bad to put your hair through all the heat and product use. Every since I was a kid I had long hair and sometimes that is really hard to maintain, specially the ends. I have wavy hair that likes to rise like a bread in an oven when it has dried after a shower or by just being in the rain. I absolutely hate it! This increases even more in the summer because it gets really humid in Texas. I've always changed shampoos because sometimes I love them and sometimes I feel like its not working for me so I've tried all sorts of them. I usually stick to the ones you buy over in the drug store or at your local Target, but one day when I was visiting ULTA I decided that I should try a more expensive shampoo. Sometimes people say that the more expensive a thing is the better it is, but I think that it is sometimes true but sometimes it isn't. ULTA was having a sale on their shampoo that week so I said, "why not?!". (I seem to spend an a lot of my time and money at ULTA, doesn't it? haha) Like most people, I didn't feel confident enough to just grab whatever shampoo was there and smelled good, so I asked an associate at the store. I described that my hair would get really dry towards the ends and that sometimes it would just get really oily around the scalp during the third day of not washing it. She recommended that I use the Redken All Soft Shampoo because it was apparently really good and they use it in their salon. When I first bought the shampoo I was hoping it was going to be amazing, and it is! I have used this product for about three months now and my hair is really soft and it smells nice but its not an overpowering smell. I've even had my mom tell me that she loves it and she's not about spending loads of money on shampoo. The reviews on the website give this shampoo a 4.6 out of 5.0 and I have to say that I agree. Some of the common comments show the pros to be that it smells great, leaves hair soft, makes hair soft, and again it smells great. The only con is that it is a little pricey but not to fret! ULTA has a sale on these babies during the summer, and if I'm not mistaken, during the winter. The 33.8 oz bottle is retailed at $24.50 and a small amount is enough to make your whole head clean. During the sale that ULTA has the bottle cost, if I'm not mistaken, $15 and you get a free pump. So if you are looking for a new shampoo to try and don't know where to start. There are other types of Redken shampoo you can try out but I would recommend this one the most.  Just give it a go and see what you think. You can always buy the $14.50 bottle that has 10.1 oz to just try it out but I would advice everyone to wait for the sale and stock up!

p.s. I apologize for not having a picture of the product this time but it is nothing fancy looking and easy to find.

xx

I love butter!

Again, here I am procrastinating to the fullest on my chemistry homework to write a quick blog about these three beauties. Starting from the left; I have Cuppa, Silly Billy, and Giddy Kipper. I absolutely love these nail varnishes. I bought them about a month ago at ULTA because they had a sale on these for their 21 Days of sales. They have a specific name for it but I can't remember what they call their sale/s. I woke up that morning to an email from ULTA announcing these on sale for $10 compared to the regular $15. I know, I know, $10 on nail varnish is still a lot but I had always wanted to try them so I said to my self, "why not?". I managed to pick these three because there were so many other lovely colors and I wanted them all but I settled for these. ULTA also had a policy in that you could only purchase two (2 for each costumer). I suppose they do that to repel all the crazies like myself haha. Anyway, I love them. I think they are by far my favorite right now from the other varnishes that I own. One that is not included on here because it is not a butter varnish is essie's 'bikini so teeny'. If you want to know about how the colors show on the nail I would say that they are pretty dead on from what you see in the bottle. Cuppa reminds me of the See's Candy Vanilla flavored lollipop. It's not a natural color but it's just gorgeous. Silly Billy is a really nice bright orange. It's not the kind of orange that screams at you but its just a nice orange color. I think its super nice for Halloween. You know, if you like to put themes on your nails. I just wear the varnish as is. The last one, Giddy Kipper, is my favorite of all. It's such a lovely color. It is in between a blue and a purple and also has a fine shimmer to it. I wouldn't say its glitter but it adds to the color. I believe you can sort of see it on the picture above. The lasting time for these babies is about a week or week and a half depending on what you are doing. If you clean around the house and use a lot of water and soap, then these will probably start chipping after a week. Alright! this is all for this post. Its a short one this time because I don't have much to elaborate on these. Hope you like these! 

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Real Techniques Brush

Hello Everyone! 

Everyone who loves makeup or wears it knows about different brushes and ways to apply your makeup. There are the huge labels or brands like MAC that sell really expensive brushes. I think out of all the brushes I own, which are not many in my opinion, I own but one MAC brush. I try and opt for more affordable brands that do the exact same thing at a much cheaper price. You may think that since they are cheap they are falling apart but no! It is all in how you take care of your brushes. If anyone is interested I can do a blog about how to take care or wash your makeup brushes. 

I've recently purchased a new brush because I have lost my foundation brush and I cannot find it. I had heard a lot of good reviews on the Real Techniques makeup brushes but was put off because I thought it was something completely pricey. To be honest, I had never checked the price because I just assumed they were over my budget. Since I really needed a brush I drove to ULTA and was browsing around for something to replace my old brush. They have a lovely section of makeup brushes that range form all sorts of prices and brands. I spotted the Real Techniques brushes and as I looked at the price and I was really surprised at how affordable they really are. A single brush ranges from $5.99 to $17.99 depending on what you are looking for. 

Right here I have the Expert Face Brush and I have to say it is amazing! It blends perfectly and its super soft. The handle is perfect for you to have control over the brush and you can use any kind of motion you want to do your makeup. I think I am in love with this brand. I haven't had the pleasure of trying all the other brushes but when I do I will make a review on them. 

If you are looking at trying these brushes I would suggest you order them from ULTA right now, if you don't have one near you. They are having a B1G1 50% off sale. Your other option is going to their website and buying them from Real Techniques. They also show you how to use your brush if you are a beginner in makeup using or just want to know more on how to use your brush that will exceed your already good looks.