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April Favorites

I have actually I know to my shock as well changed my morning makeup routine this month. I have trade in the old brown matte eyeshadow for a little something more dramatic and fresh. So my favorites this month are the new products that I have found myself wearing daily.

1. Rubenesque Paint Pot- I love the warm color this brings to the eyes. It is great on its own or paired with a dark grey or brown eyeshadow for something more dramatic.

2. Chanel's Eyeshadow Quad in Mystic Eyes- I like to wear the darkest shade all over my lid and then smoke out the crease with a blend of the silver and gold colors. I use the light pink as a highlight on my brow bone and in the inner corners of my eyes.

3. Tarina Tarantino blush in Feather- I love the whole concept of this line it is girly, sparkly, and pink, what more could I ask for. The packaging also happens to be a bit gimmicky which is what sucked me into this line in the first place. The product that is within these pink sequined containers is high quality. The blush is a nice velvety consistency. This color in particular is described as a shimmering peach and it is true to its description. I feel as though it offers a lift to my face without adding much color or an obvious blush look.

4. C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Shine in Mangosteen- Yummy this has been my go to lip product this month. It boosts a good deal of shine with a citrus flavor.

Let me know what some of your favorite products were this month!

Bare Study.. How I love thee

Through the month of April I have not had much time to devote to getting ready in the morning. So I have found myself really reaching for the products that can do multiple jobs. One of these products is bare study paint pot by MAC. I really love this product. It is one of the things I have with me at all times because it is so multifunctional. I bought it originally to use it as an eyeshadow base but have found many other uses for the product.

1. eyeshadow base- adds a nice shimmer to a matte neutral office look
2. brow highlight-easy to apply and not to garish
3.cheek and face highlight- great all over highlight
4. all over eye color-on a particularly lazy day an easy swipe for a brighter eye look

This product will always have a spot in my makeup bag and with me wherever I go. It helps to cut down on the amount of junk that I carry with me through the day. It is one of the most versatile products I have come across.

A little product love

In recent months I have gone to the lighter side of hair color that is.... I am now sufficiently blonder. I love the new color but it has left my hair much more dry. On one hand this has been nice, it has given me an upper hand in my never ending battle for volume but my ends are another story....dry fluff and all around tacky.

As I was perusing my local Beauty First store, I notice they sold Moroccanoil. I have seen a lot about this product lately and most of it good reviews so I purchased a small bottle; dismissing the voice in my head telling me placing oil in your hair may turn out to be a disaster as well as the quite steep price tag.

I have used the product for two weeks now and I LOVE it. My hair has never looked or felt better. Gone are my fluffy dry ends and flyaways, replaced with silky healthy ends.

To apply I use a dime size amount and comb it through damp hair concentrating on the ends and my bang area where I have a lot of flyaways.

As I mentioned before this product is a little pricey, the small bottle that I purchased was almost $16. I will say this is one of the few hair care products that is worth every penny. I will definitely be repurchasing this item.