Friday, July 12, 2013

Mini Mid-Summer Haul!

Tara's Haul
Sephora
Soap & Glory Hand Food: 
For the love of my hands I desperately needed to upgrade to the 4.2 fl. oz size, this hand cream not only keeps my hands nourished throughout the day, but also does not leave the sticky residue that other hand creams leave behind.

Caudalie Beauty Elixir:
This summer, I find myself spraying this lovely elixir all throughout the day to keep my face cool and hydrated, one spritz of this will make you feel like you're at the spa! This is a must-have at all times, your face will thank you later (:

Kiehl's
Rare Earth Deep Pore Daily Cleanser:
I was on a search for a new cleanser after I found myself stealing my sisters face wash... hehe! Lani recommended this amazing clay cleanser to me, and I've been loving it ever since! It really makes my skin feel fresh and the gentle scrubbers and clay base gives a perfect daily exfoliant to reveal smoother skin after the first use!  
 
Olive Fruit Oil Nurishing Conditioner:
Another thanks to Lani for opening my eyes to the power of great conditioners... The sun has not only been drying out m skin, but my hair as well! I apply this conditioner thoroughly to the ends of my hair and leave it on for 3 minutes. After only a couple uses I find that my hair is stronger and feels less dry at the ends! Thanks Lani :D

Macy's 
Laura Mercier Rouge Nouveau Lip Colour (Star):
Only Lord knows how we somehow got into the makeup department of Macy's... but I'm so glad! After lusting over Chanel's new cream blushes, on the other side of the counter we saw new Laura Mercier lippies! Hands ready to swatch, we went in with full force... I loved them! I ended up purchasing the color Star which is part of the sheer formula of these lip colours. It's truly a "my lips- but better" color and the natural finish makes these an ease to wear !

CVS  
Wet n Wild Matte Lipstick (Smokin' Hot Pink):
Since I had coupons to CVS I thought that I'd go a little bit out of my comfort zone and pick up this matte, coral-y pink to add to my collection. It is truly a HOT  lip color, but applied sheer it can give a pop to any makeup look ! Plus, it's 2 bucks...
 

Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 Foundation (825 Buff Beige):
I have been interested in this foundation since it appeared in my local drugstore, but I have never used a foundation by Covergirl so I had no idea what to expect. After trying it, it applies very nicely and blends well. I will say that it does oxidize throughout the day, and becomes a darker color than once applied. I guess i'll be saving this until I get some more sun!

Sally Hansen Xtreme wear Nail Color (Breezy Blue): 
I have a few other colors from this Sally Hansen range, and when I saw this creamy light blue, I needed it in my life! Definitely my next polish color change (: 


Lani's Haul
Sephora
Soap & Glory's The Righteous Body Butter Lotion:
I had a wee sample of this from Sephora a while back and I was swooning over the scent-it's so feminine without being sickly sweet or too overpowering. Such a perfect scent to have on if you don't feel like wearing perfume during the warmer months!

Kiehl's
Ultra Facial Cleaner (travel size)
Kiehl's is one brand that I swear by-it never fails to impress! I decided to try this on a whim because I need a moisturizing cleanser for when I go to Kauai. Despite the warm and humid climate, my skin tends to get really dry and flaky because I'm always in the ocean.

Macy's
Laura Mercier Rouge Nouveau Lip Colour (Mink)
This product really caught my eye when Tara and I were carousing through the Macy's makeup department! I had never seen it before and was really intrigued by the formula-it felt so weightless and we ended up standing there swatching the same colors for who knows how long. The color is a gorgeous muted red-a bit of a brick red but more faded. Perfect for summer and fall!

CVS 
NYC Long Wearing Nail Enamel (Plaza Plumberry 139)
Thanks to Tara, she got this nail polish for me for free with her CVS coupons! FREE. Deep vampy reds and burgundy's are my absolute favorite nail colors for fall and winter so I'll definitely by debuting this the minute September rolls around.

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Battle of the Loose Powders | Tara

Why not let your powders roam free ? I picked up two talked-about loose setting powders recently and these are my thoughts.

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Battle of the Beach Sprays | Lani

Now that summer is finally upon us, having tousled and effortless hair is pretty ideal. Here's a quick review of two beach sprays that I've recently been testing out and the end verdict for them both:


Sunday, June 30, 2013

Our Favorite Summer Nail Colors

One of the best fuss-free accessories for summer is definitely a statement nail color so we decided to pilfer through our stash to share a few of our favorites that will definitely be making appearances this coming season.

Monday, June 17, 2013

Santa Monica Clothing Haul


Our trip to Santa Monica turned into a giant shopping expedition! What we thought was just a lunch date at Urth Caffe somehow ended us at Third Street Promenade...oops. Girls being girls (;
Here's a peek at our future summer staples !

Saturday, May 11, 2013

summer essentials


SKINCARE
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Face Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid SPF 50 -$30:
If you only wear one thing on your face this summer- let it be this. Protect your skin girl!

Dior Crème de Rose Smoothing Plumping Lip Balm -$27:
Kissable lips in no time- rosey scented and lovely.

Lush Bubblegum Lip Scrub -$10:
Must have! Sweep away dry lips with this bubblegum scented (and flavored) scrub.

Caudalie Beauty Elixir [1oz] -$18:
Spritz this all over your face in the mornings or throughout the day to refresh your skin!

Urban Decay De-Slick Oil-Control Makeup Setting Spray [4oz] -$29:
Hot days are ahead, but your skin doesn't need to know that. Keep the oils away by using before and after makeup application, you can thank us later!

LIPS
Neutrogena Revitalizing Lip Balm SPF 20 in Sunny Berry -$8.99:
A moisturizing lip balm that gives amazing color without being too heavy.

Covergirl Lip Perfection Jumbo Gloss Balm -$6.99:
Apricot Twist 240-  A subtle apricot color that looks good on all skin tones
Jam Twist 255- Our fav, an everyday berry.

Stila Lip & Cheek Stain in Passion Fruit Crush -$24
Perfect for a wash of color without feeling like you have too much caked on! Also great for quick touch ups on the go for your lips and cheeks. 


FACE
NARS Sheer Glow Foundation -$44:
For those who want all over coverage - This foundation is lightweight and matte!

MAKE UP FOREVER Full Cover Concealer- $32:
If you want to ditch the heavy foundation, just spot-cover with this waterproof concealer and you're set!

Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Bronzer-$28:
Lightly dusted on the cheeks and forehead gives your skin the glow you've been waiting for all winter.

Benefit Cosmetics Coralista Blush- $28:
Perfect with a tan! Or the Hoola you've been using (;

Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in Plum Wine -$7.99:
Gives a pinky-plum stain to your cheeks - applies flawlessly with a stippling brush!

Stila Sheer Pressed Powder in Light-$28
Great for touching up when you're feeling a bit oily! It's also the perfect size for throwing in a bag.

EYES
CoverGirl LashBlast Clump Crusher Mascara (Water Resistant) -$6.99:
If you're thinking about blinking this summer, waterproof mascara is a must!

NAILS
Essie In The Cab-ana (Resort Collection 2013) - $8:
One of our favorite polishes this summer! A bright, but won't clash with your outfits.