Cheap but Great Makeup!

These are products you can buy on a budget and are some of the key pieces in my makeup collection. Unless I state otherwise, you can get these at drug stores

L'oreal Voluminous Mascara $7.99 at drugstores 

I like it in any color but I prefer black with a curved brush 

L'oreal True Match Lumi.. I just can't get over this stuff! It works better for me than Mac's face and body and it is less than half the price at $13. It has great coverage, spf 20, and it is not cakey. 

Jordana Cosmetics Fabuliner $1.99 .. you cannot beat the price! The line that it draws may be a little thick if you are rushing or new to felt tip eyeliner, so just practice with it and it will become a breeze to use. *I believe only Walgreens sells this, not CVS

Jordana Cosmetics Lip Liner in Baby Berry or Tawny. Perfect everyday lip liners to wear under lip stick, colored gloss, or a clear gloss..even as a lip stain! $1.99 also I believe *find at Walgreens

Revlon Colorstay Aqua in Translucent, $13. Put this on over your foundation for a matte finish, to set your makeup, or to keep away oil all day long

Victoria's Secret Lip gloss in Elegance and Yearning, $12 at VS or online. This picture doesn't do Yearning justice but it is a universal color that people with fair skin to dark skin care wear! 

ELF blush in Blushing Rose (top) or Peachy Keen (bottom), $3 each .. I really want to try all of the colors they have listed though! This is really great quality blush & so pretty! Plus ELF always has online coupons.. find them! 

& While I'm on the subject of Elf.... ELF Stippling Brush, $3   I love this brush because it will give you a light to medium application of the product and you can build up as you go but it is never too much like a regular blush brush can be 

Vaseline MINI! If you have one of these babies you will never need to purchase clear lip gloss ever again.. you can use the regular sz container as well!

Covergirl Lipstick in any shade! They have such gorgeous colors for around $8 you can pick a few for the price of one high end shade

How could I forget to mention Coastal Scents!? They have a ton of great stuff from their brushes to their eyeshadows! My favorite thing they sell though is their 26 shade blush palette. For $8.95 you really need to get it before it's gone because it has so many colors to flatter all skin tones

Although this isn't makeup, blotting sheets for oily skin can be really expensive! For a pack of 50 from ELF they are only $1!






Finally, the Haute Jersey Leopard Couture Palette by NYX is sexy! It comes with eyeshadows, lip gloss, blush, bronzers, and a highlight color. It is listed on NYX's website for $20 but I bought it at T.J. Maxx for $12. Go find yo-self one ladies :)

I hope you liked this post!

BESITOS ❤

Hair Masks with Products you Already Own!

In order to get your hair into its healthiest, shiniest, most moisturized state, you may want to consider a hair mask treatment. These are all products you can find in your cabinets or fridge, so you can save that $15 for something special :)



Dry Hair
Combine three tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil with two eggs and apply the mixture to your hair. Let  it sit for 20 minutes before rinsing in the shower. The olive oil will help hydrate, while the protein in the eggs will promote healthy hair growth. (Just a hint, mostly all curly hair owners are in the dry category!)

ALL Hair Types
Use a ripened avocado and mix in a tablespoon of organic honey and allow it to sit for 20 minutes before rinsing it off in the shower. 

Avocados are rich in vitamin E and protein, which your hair needs to remain soft and healthy, meanwhile, honey is a natural antibacterial agent & I have also heard it is a humectant, which means that it will attract moisture from the air particles, leaving your hair less dry!





Oily hair

Combine 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar with the grated peel of an entire lemon and allow it to set for 15 minutes to absorb the excess oil from your scalp, and then rinse in the shower.

Apple cider vinegar will remove build up from styling products and conditioners and strengthen the hair shaft, leaving you with soft, shiny strands. It will also balance hair’s pH level, kill bacteria, and is a cure for dandruff.




DRY,  Flaky scalp

Mash together 1/2 of a ripe banana, add 2 tablespoons of honey and a few drops of almond oil. Allow it to set with a shower cap for 20 minutes before rinsing. 

Bananas can increase the moisture of your hair, smooth frizz and soothe your itchy scalp.

Health

Hey ya'll!

First of all, shout out to Boston & all of Massachusetts, my home state! Stay strong babies <3

Next I want to tell you all about my recent inspiration to get fit. So if you know me, you know that I am quite a curvy girl.. but I love my curves!! Each year as I have been continuing farther & farther along in my college career I have gained more & more weight from eating too many carbs, being pescatarian for the first 2 years, to  not getting enough exercise  & simply being overwhelmed with my extracurriculars/school work.

I have decided to take a stand for my health.

As of 2 days ago, when my friend Molly invited me to go to the gym with her, I have given health & fitness a whole new priority in my life. Now .. you may think, if she loves her curves, why is she getting all fitnessey? The reason is because although I love my curves, I am incredibly out of shape & want to get my body back to it's healthy state. My goal is not to reach a certain size or lose a specific amount of weight.. I just want to look & feel my personal best. 

The method I am using is to be continuously moving, and not doing too much of one exercise. I hate the gym, so this technique has been keeping me interested! 

1. Today I started off with 20 minutes on the treadmill, doing a brisk walk  of 3.8 mph on an incline of 2.5
2. Next I went to the stretch mat & stretched my arms, legs, feet, & neck.
3. Then I stayed there & did reps of "butts," sit ups, & plank. Repeat.
4. To finish off I did 25 minutes on the elliptical doing the "cardio workout" option
5. Finally I stretched out a little more & I was set!

If you hate the gym like I do I recommend finding a great playlist or artist to listen to on your itunes or pandora.. I found Pop and Hip Hop Power Workout & I am obsessed.. it is what is keeping me going through my workout! My other recommendation is to not do an entire hour of one exercise.. it is boring, you will hate it, you won't work all the muscles you want to, and you will never want to go back to the gym..switch it up baby!

I took a "before" picture today.. so hopefully in around 4 weeks I can post a much fitter picture :) 

There is nothing "wrong" with my body and the way it currently is, I just am motivated to get back in shape and look my personal best.. curves are beautiful, and I do not recommend exercising or dieting for anyone but yourself.     You have to love you! 

Besos! ❤

P.S. Let me know if you have any other great workout/health techniques!

Food Item on a Beauty Blog, whaaahh?

Haha silly title, I know.

Well, a few weeks ago the cashier at one of our little campus stores told me about these new chips that I HAD to try. I was really skeptical upon picking up the package and I was like man that sounds weird, but she is adorable and I told her I would try it. So I purchased the PopCorners in Kettle flavor and I am addicted. I just went to the store for the sole purpose of purchasing more but they were out of kettle so I was forced to try the caramel flavor (which is good too but kettle is still my fave!) So it is a chip made of out corn (and yes I know that corn chips already exist, but these are flavored!) I dare you to go out and try them! It is a snack that your body will not hate you for and that your taste buds will adore :) 

Mucho amor ♥

Foundation Routine & Fave Products

Hey Ladies!

I am finally having a day that is more chill than most where I have a few minutes to write a make-up post!!!! So I decided to write my entire foundation routine (at the moment, because it changes all the time with new tools and products coming out!) This may seem like a lot of steps for some people but you can adjust it to your liking and the amount of time you have to get ready.


1. Moisturize! I have read some articles/seen videos that say that primer is a farce and all you need is some moisturizer to make your make-up adhere to your face. I'm not sure if I agree with that since I have found a fantastic primer but if you want to save money simply moisturize your face. Make sure to let the moisturizer dry a bit before moving on to the next steps.


2. Primer! I have tried multiple primers including Victoria's Secret's, Mac's, and maybe even others but the one that I think works amazingly well is Flawless & Poreless by Pixi. I use my fingers to apply this all over my face. I like that it is on the thicker side because you can actually feel the staying power that it has!

3. Compact Foundation! (Not necessary for all faces!) Recently I purchased the L'oreal True Match Super Blendable compact make-up thinking that it was a powder foundation. However, when I was in Florida my skin was very oily so I tried using a light application of this foundation under my liquid foundation and it came out beautifully & resulted in a much less oily face! *Please note that this foundation appears at least 2 shades lighter on skin than in its container, I would go slightly darker than you normally would

4. Liquid Foundation! This is one of my favorite products that I have ever owned. Ever. L'oreal True Match LUMI Healthy Luminous Makeup This foundation is medium coverage but doesn't get cakey like many do. It easily blends with your natural skin tone and the color choices are very similar to real human skin colors! I have noticed that my skin appears a bit more shiny than usual when using this foundation which is why I ended up trying the previous compact in step 3, but overall I have no complaints about it and have turned multiple people on to this foundation who are just as in love with it as I am. Trust me, it is the best drug store foundation on the market! I either use my fingers, a stippling brush, or a beauty blender to apply this. The thickest application will come by using fingers, the brush will be a little less thick, and the beauty blender will be the lightest application.

5. Highlighter/Concealer! I generally don't have very dark circles under my eyes even though I am a crazy college student with the worst sleeping habits/schedule in the world but what I like to use to brighten under my eyes is Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer in colors Ivory or Radiant. As the name suggests, ivory is a paler nude color while radiant has pinker tones. I like to use ivory under my eyes and gently rub the make-up in with my ring finger (this finger will give you the most delicate application and will be the least damaging to the fragile skin under the eyes.)  The radiant color is good for highlighting the cheekbones or drawing a straight line right down your nose for a straighter looking schnoz!

6. Translucent Finishing Powder! This is my newest purchase, having only owned this for 2 days, but this is a must have for combination or oily skin types. Try Revolon ColorStay Aqua in translucent. I'm sure there are many translucent powders out there that work great as well, this is the only one I have tried but I can tell you that there has been zero oil showing through my make-up and my make-up stayed put the entire day, still looking fresh 12 hours later!

One thing I love about this powder is that right when you put it on (I have been using a big fluffy face powder brush) it feels wet, like you just put lotion on your face.. but the sensation goes away very quickly, probably within 2 seconds, but still, it is a cool experience! 

That's all I've got for ya today folks but keep checking back for more beauty tips, tricks, product reviews, and other miscellaneous beauty and fashion ideas, finds, and must-haves! Please comment if you liked this post and if there are any topics you would like me to write about! Mucho amor ♥