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MUA Glamour Sultry Curl Lashes

 

I’m always on the lookout for new styles and brands of false lashes. I had recently discovered a great line carried at CVS called MUA also known as Makeup Academy. The line is pretty well edited as they only carry a hand full of products at this time. I had picked up their black latex-free lash adhesive about a month back and it has become my go to lash glue. So when I was on a recent shopping spree, I stumbled across their amazing selection of lashes. From natural, individuals and slightly over the top, there is really a style for everyone. I tend to go for the full, but lengthy version of lashes because I have lost some of my own lashes over the years. I always cut my strip lashes in half. I like the look of having the fullness at the edge of my eyes. You also get two pairs for every one pair of lashes! These lashes are perfect. I love the shape and feel of the lashes and they were easy to wash at the end of the night so I could get a few more uses out of them. They are moderately priced at $5.00 per pair which is about the norm for drugstore lashes. Overall, I’d say these lashes are FABULOUS! 

Swissclinical: The Power Players 4 Months Later

 

I have the opportunity to try some of the best products on the planet! When I had the pleasure of getting to try a skincare line by a company called Swissclinical, I didn’t think a lot about it. I had never heard of this company and quickly researched their line and was immediately impressed. Being a eczema sufferer, I’m often times leery of changing my skincare routine in fear of causing a flair. But with a little research, I found this line was free of allergens, parabens, paraffin, colorants and other harmful substances that normally irritate my skin. One other fact that was super IMPRESSIVE to me was Swissclinical had partnered with the Aquaverde Foundation promoting reforestation of the Rain Forest and the Swissclinical Foundation takes 20% of their profits to provide care to children in need. I LOVE them already! The key ingredient in all of their products is Swiss Glacial Water, which is the purest water ever. The reason I wanted to recap my experience with this line four months later, is because since using this line my eczema is nearly non-existent and my face is virtually line free. Prior to using this line, I was contemplating if I needed to get a facial peel. I was starting to see lines that wanted to stick around a little longer than I liked. This line has totally saved my skin. I’m blessed to have pretty great skin to begin with, but Swissclinical just improved my skin beyond belief! I start my regime always with the Intense Serum Day & Night. During the day I use the Antioxidant Day Cream and follow with the Eye Contour Cream which is the best I’ve used. The combination of these products is unbelievable. You can take my word for it or do a little research yourself, if you want beautiful, youthful, line free skin…Swissclinical is the answer! Oh, and a little BEAUTY SLEEP- Amen.

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Trader Joe’s All-In-One Facial Cleanser

 

So I’ve definitely become the girl that always spends between $25 and $30 a bottle on face wash. I used to be fine with a drugstore brand cleanser until I started developing fine lines. I automatically bought into the anti aging cleanser craze. Although I use my beloved Clarisonic twice a day religiously, I still felt I needed the most expensive cleanser out there. For those of you that wear a full face of makeup like myself, you know all cleanser are NOT created equal. Some don’t remove our makeup very well and others leave your skin feeling dry and tight. When I recently ran out of my favorite cleanser I decided I was going to try this inexpensive cleanser thing again. I stumbled across this All-In-One Cleanser at Trader Joe’s for $5.99. It claimed it was Dermatologist tested so I thought it might not irritate my sensitive skin. It is a cleanser and exfoliant in one. It removes my makeup in a breeze and foams nicely with my Clarisonic. It never leaves my skin feeling dry either. I am absolutely in love with this cleanser. I’m so happy I’ve finally found another cleanser that won’t break the bank! After all, beautiful makeup starts with beautiful skin- xx

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