Skincare Newbie.

 

It's getting to be that time. The weather is finally changing in Northern Virginia. Even though we had snow a week ago we are finally getting some warmer weather. I really hope Spring is upon us. With changing claimants comes changing skin. I've never been that great with being consistent with my skin care I often forget to use any skin care at all.

The only recommendation I have when it comes to skincare is, try the Clarisonic. I absolutely love that thing. They have become more affordable now since new models have been released. I have the original Mia, you can now purchase that one for under $100. With any cleanser I've tried I feel like its taken to the next level when I use my Clarisonic

Since I just turned 26 this year I think its time I step up my skin care game and actually get a skin care routine. I'll be honest, I really don't know much about the steps a skin care routine should have, if it was up to me I would just say, wash your face and then put lotion on it. Since I'm so clueless about skin care I love reading articles or watching youtube videos about skin care routines.

Last week an article was passed along to me from the HSN blog (I didn't even know they had one) that was all about nighttime skincare. I was actually very helpful because it gives you 4 things that should be a part of your skincare routine every night. They seem to be steps to take after cleansing your face at night.

 

Number 1: Serum- I've never owned a serum but I definitely want to try one.

Number 2: Facial Oil- This one was something I never thought of.

 Number 3: Moisturizer- I'm still on the hunt for the right one for my skin. 

Number 4: Eye Cream!- I think this one is a biggie for us ladies who want to look young longer.

 

If your interested in skincare stuff you should really check out this article on the HSN Blog. She even give a tip on an extra product to add a little extra pampering for your skin.  I'm definitely going to check out a few new products. Check out all the skin care available from HSN.  If you have any products you've tried you would recommend for me to try and or anything you see on the HSN site or sephora you want me to review please let me know and leave me a comment. 

 

 

Tom Ford Cheek Color: 07 Narcissist

Let me start off by getting this out the way before I keep typing, "I don't pop molly, I rock Tom Ford"

Now that I've got that out of my system I can go on. If you follow me on Instagram, you will know I've recently added a few Tom Ford pieces to my collection. Two lipsticks (blog post soon), and a blush and brush that I received as gifts.

These products are so fancy seriously, I just love looking at them. I was lucky enough to receive this very elusive blush from TF called Narcissist. From what I can tell by searching for a link for this post this color is extremely hard to find. It's absolutely gorgeous and crazy pigmented.

 

 

 I mean come on, just look at that packaging. This color is completely matte, no hints of shimmer but still smooth with no chalkiness.

 

 

 

The pigmentation on this blush is crazy, this needs a very light handed application.

 

 

 

 

Tom Ford blushes retail for $56.00 at department stores and on Tomford.com but check your local counter for this color, because I could not find this color anywhere online.

If you are looking to splurge a little on an amazing blush for spring/summer I definitely recommend this color and TF blushes in general.

Chanel JARDIN DE CAMÉLIAS Collection: Jardin Zen and 87 Sakura

I don't know about you, but my makeup buying habits are like this, if it says exclusive or limited edition, I'm MUST have it. Especially if its from Chanel.

This is the second spring collection put out by Chanel. Its called Jardin De Camelias, and it was exclusively available in Asia and on chanel.com.

I only picked up two items from this collection and I must say they are gorgeous. I picked up the quad called Jardin Zen ($65) and the blush in 87 Sakura.

 

 

This quad is gorgeous, each pan is embossed to mimic a zen garden.

 

Perfect colors for a soft spring look, this quad as a lavender color, a champagne, a soft pink and a soft black. These colors can be used dry for a soft look or wet for something more pigmented.

 

 

 

This blush is such a nice natural flush of color type of pink. The powder is smooth in texture, and blends in beautifully. I would say this is a great color for light to medium skin tones, for a fresh look.

 

 In all I'm really please with this collection. The quality is great, and with the quad and illuminating powder (which I didn't pick up) the packaging was simply gorgeous. I would recommend checking out chanel.com and browsing this collection. The collection is limited edition and will not be available for long. The sakura blush has already sold out.

If you so check out this collection please be sure to leave me a comment and let me know what you think.  

March 2014 Ipsy Bag

Another month another Ipsy bag. This month was a good one, I got a few things I'm really excited to try. I wasn't fond of the bag design, but I like the concept.

 

 

 

Here is a better view of the bag, the print itself, I don't like. I do like the idea that they are featuring new artists to design the bag.

 

 

This liner, OH EM GEE, this felt tip is so fine you can get the thinnest line. I have a few liners like this but none with such a fine tip. I'll try out the blue shade and see how the formula is, if I like it, I would really be interested in getting the black one.

 

 

This isn't the first time be a Bombshell cosmetics has been featured in an Ipsy bag, but its the first eyeshadow from them I've seen. The formula is really nice they seem really smooth and blendable. I really like the pigmentation on these shadows. I'm sure that pop of blue will look really nice under the lash line during the summertime with a bronze lid.

 

 

I seriously love minis, this lipstick is very cute. The color is Get Ready. Its a very nice every day type of color. The coupon attached gives free shipping and a free sample with your order. I think that was a nice touch to the little sample.

 

These are what I'm most exited to try! I see face masks and these type on under eye masks are a really big hit in Asia and I'm so glad that the idea is making its way here. I can't wait to try these out. Two patches come in each pouch so I'm glad they gave us enough to try them out twice.

 

I would call this a good month, even though this month we only get 4 products rather than 5 I'm still happy with everything in my bag. Ipsy still knows how to do it.

Rainbow Tag: Collab with Stephanie from The Best in Beauty

I'm back with a collab post, I've joined forced with Stephanie from The Best in Beauty. If you follow me on instagram you would know we've been preparing for the rainbow tag. I've been posting my picks for each color leading up to this blog post. 

Red

I love a red lip, the Revlon Matte Balm is amazing, if you want an affordable option go for this one. For a not so affordable option the Chanel Rouge Allure in #99 Pirate is great is an amazing blue red that looks great on all skin tones and it makes your teeth look white. For an option right in between the Stila stay all day liquid lipstick in the color Beso is a beautiful matte liquid lipstick that actually does last all day, I love this stuff. 

Orange

I'm not much for orange but I do have a new things in my collection. Both these shadows are mac and were limited collection the first was from the Hayley Williams collection and the other from the Surf Baby collection, the lipstick is a really pretty matte orange color also from the Hayley Williams collection called Sounds Like Noise. 

Yellow

Yellow was kind of a hard one for me to find things in my collection. I have the Phillip Lim for Target  bag and the Chanel polish in Mimosa, both were limited edition items.

Green

This Gosh quad, I received in my UK/US swap from my previous post, the colors are very pretty shimmery shades of green. Next is my Disney for Sephora collection for the Ariel. The Simple face wipes are by far my favorite ones, these I have small for eyes but the larger face ones are great too. What I love about them over other makeup remover wipes is that they don't sting my eyes. 

 Blue

First blue things I have is the Very Berry candle from Target, these candle are so nice and half the price of the Bath and Body Works ones. On the Bath and Body Works subject I am still loving this scent from the holiday line if you can get your hands on it you will LOVE it. Only one beauty product, the MUFE Sens'eyes makeup remover gets that waterproof liner and mascara off really nicely without irritating your eyes. Ladies, the man in your life needs to smell of Chanel, Bleu De Chanel is my favorite men's fragrance. If anyone is wondering the earrings are Givenchy and I got them form Macy's. 

Violet

I have two favorite plum color blushes, the first is Milani and the second is Plum Attraction from Chanel. Also from Chanel I have the Rouge Allure Velvet in #45 L'Adoree this color is from the Spring 2014 collection. I also have a YSL lipstick but the number as rubbed off.

Pink

The color of colors :) First is a fragrance I received for my birthday Chanel Chance Eau Tendre, this scent is so nice for spring. Again I have two blushes I love right now, Chanel blush in Emotion and the fancy pants new big boss blush in my collection, Tom Ford in Narcissist. I will have posts on both of these blushes coming up soon. For the lips I have MACs Candy yum yum and Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet in #40 La Sensuelle. The Chanel gloss in #168 was my first Chanel purchase so I'll always love it.

Silver

I had to add a couple bonus colors. A few of my favorite silver pieces, the silver bunny is a ring holder that I found at Bed Bath and Beyond. Of course my MK watch and a few jewelry pieces. I have two silver eye products, and eyeliner form starlooks and a creme shadow my Rimmel.

Black

Another bonus color. Some of my favorite brands come in gorgeous black packaging. I'm a sucker for packaging. Chanel of course, MAC, Nars and Givency. 

Thank you for sticking with me through this super long post. Don't forget to head over to Stephanie's blog and cheek out her rainbow favorites. 

Chanel Joues Contraste in 87 Emotion

 

This is the newest addition to my Chanel blush collection. This blush is part of the permanent collection and I highly recommend this color. Its so pretty and looks very natural on the cheeks.

 

 

 

This blushes is $43 on the Chanel.com

It is also available at most department stores.

 

 

 

Also a  new addition to my collection was Chanel Coco Mademoiselle. I've been wanting this for my collection for the longest time. I'm so glad to finally have it.

 

 

I will be posting reviews and posting swatches of my Chanel collection so if you are a fellow Chanel junkie, stay tuned and follow me on GFC or Bloglovin.

UK/US Swap with Mountain Beauty

The one thing I've enjoyed the most about blogging is the online beauty community. It's so fun connecting with so many other girls obsessed with makeup like I am. Another cool thing about that is that a lot of these new friends are from all over the world.

 

I had the privilege to do a beauty swap with Katrina from Mountain Beauty, you can also follow her in twitter HERE and you can also read her post about out swap HERE.

 

It was really fun pick out new products that might not be available in the UK. And it was fun receiving so many cool products that I can't get here in the US.

 

Here are a few pictures of some of my favorite things.

 

 These weren't all the things I received, just some of my favorite. Be sure to stay tuned for review/swatch posts on these and some of the other products I received.

Thanks again to Katrina for doing this swap with me, I really enjoyed picking out products to send you.

Don't forget to go check out her post here.