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Trader Joe’s Coconut Body Butter

So I’ve been hearing great thing about this body butter for a while now. I see it every week at Trader Joe’s and for whatever reason I never buy it! My biggest regret is that I didn’t buy this sooner. It smells so good that I can hardly stand it. It makes my skin super hydrated and also gives my skin a dewy glow. We are just at the beginning of Fall, but it’s still 85 degrees here in L.A., which means we have a few more weeks to flaunt our bikini bodies. This luxurious body butter is packed with Coconut Oil, Shea Butter and Vitamin E which nourishes and hydrates even the driest skin. You really can’t go wrong with this body butter and it’s only $5.99! I promise you, you will fall in love with this bargain cream…you will smell like Summer all year long.

 

Samy Heat Guard Protection Spray

I hate to admit it, but I blow dry my hair everyday! I know it’s horrible for my hair and what’s even worse are these OLD SCHOOL hot rollers I’m obsessed with. They have been around so long they are starting to disintegrate! No lie..but if you must use heat on your hair, make sure you apply a good heat protector styling product. Using a silicon based product that coats the hair, will help prevent damage from the heat of styling tools. I’ve been using the Heat Guard by Samy for the past few months and must admit I quite like it! It is reasonably priced and it doesn’t give my hair a weird texture. I usually concentrate at the ends of my hair but you can certainly apply it to you entire head. I just lightly mist each strand after i’ve towel dry my hair and then I blow dry as usual. It works like a charm and smells great too! So let’s not beat ourselves up any more that we need to, grab a heat protector today…your hair will thank you for it-

Got a Pimple? Smile’s Prid Will Be Your New Best Friend

This is one of my favorite miracle products that I have tried this past year. Oh how I love the internet and the power of a GOOGLE search! So, I rarely break out or get a pimple, but when I do, it of course has to be larger than life. I had recently switched up my skincare routine which in turn caused my skin to react which left me with a pimple. It was not just your normal pimple, it was the kind that is down beneath the surface that hurts and seems like it’s never going to go away! Ugh. I think it would actually be called cystic acne. Now you all know the kind of pimple I’m talking about and the worst thing you can do is try and force it to pop. After two days of staring at this thing, I did a google search. I kept coming up with the same suggestion, Smile’s Prid, which is made by the homeopathic manufacturer Hyland. People were raving about this miracle salve. At first glance it seemed like the quickest way I was going to get my hands on this was ordering through Amazon, but in my moment of weakness, I decided to walk across the street to my local Walgreen’s. Low and behold they had it! I went home, washed my face and applied the salve. By morning my pimple had gone down a bit but still felt like it was there. I went on with my day as usual and kind of forgot about it until I got home that night. At this point you could see that my pimple had now completely come to the surface which is the whole point of this salve. It draws the pimple to the surface and allows it to heal. The problem with cystic acne is it lies way below the surface and can remain there for weeks or even months. The thought of even trying to pop it mortified me as it could lead to scaring and infection. I honestly could not believe my eyes. By morning my pimple was completely gone. I had a faint pink mark that went away over the next couple of days, but my skin was now back to it’s normal healthy state. So, the next time you have a pimple, apply Smile’s Prid overnight…it’s truly a miracle!  Your skin will THANK YOU!

World Suicide Prevention Day

With today being WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION day, I wanted to do a post on a subject close to my heart. At times, life is a struggle. We have all gone through rough patches or endured devastating heartache. Whether it be a death, an illness, a breakup or a financial struggle. In the moment, these feelings can be a lot to handle. There is help available. Please don’t suffer in silence. Surround yourself with an amazing support system and work your hardest every day to pull through. I have seen firsthand what suicide does to the friends and family left behind. If you or someone you know is dealing with depression, don’t be afraid to talk about it. It’s amazing how when you start talking about things, you realize there are a lot of other people that have experienced or are experiencing your same feelings. Life can be hard. Life has obstacles and life can be a challenge. Remind yourself every day how amazing you are and how much you are loved. What we can control is waking up each day and trying our hardest to make each day count and seeing a happier tomorrow. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Even if it doesn’t seem like it today, believe me, you will get through this dark time. The world is a better place with you in it!

If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or in crisis, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

 

Dolce & Gabbana Perfect Mono Cream Eye Color in Leo Brown

I love copper colored eyeshadow. It’s one of my favorite colors to pair with any lip. It looks amazing with bright bold colors or pale nude lips. I recently had the chance to try Dolce & Gabbana’s Perfect Mono Cream Eye Color in Leo Brown. I love the creamy consistency of these shadows. They are great for smudging all around your eyes and the color stays true all day and night. Leo brown is the perfect copper-ish camel color. It definitely makes my green eyes pop and gives a nice smokey effect to the eye area without going too bold. As with most Dolce and Gabbana products this one is a little pricey at $37, but a little goes a long way and it’s absolutely worth it!