Being a single mom and a make up addict doesn’t go along very well, does it? I always tend and have purchased more drug store products than those high end ones. My very first expensive make up purchase was the MAC Viva Glam Nicki Lipstick followed by their foundation, and oh lord I must confess the guilt lingered with me for a few days. As I kept getting more into make up I kept on discovering product, after product, brands after brands, and more higher prices, of course watching YouTube videos doesn’t help much either huh! One thing I have learned and want everyone to know is that you don’t have to feel pressured or forced to follow the hype yes yes yes I know how much our favorite beauty bloggers praise and tell us how much they love such product or how we should totally get it, but it’s really important you learn how to really #splurge wisely. There’s not worse feeling than when you splurge on something that was totally not worth the hype or the splurge! Below you will find the items I totally support on splurge lol and they are totally #GUILTFREE
This are my to go to’s when it comes to foundations & primers full coverage and light coverage when you just want to cover those imperfections.
This summer is almost over…honestly I haven’t really felt like its summer, usually here in Texas we are all toasted by this time frame but we haven’t had a HOT HOT summer this year, util recently last couple of weeks and everyone seems to be bit*** about it already -___-
I enjoy going here and there once in a while, my daughter actually loves to travel and stay at hotels and of course it’s always a good thing I work in the hotel industry otherwise I don’t think we could go here and there very often.
So far we’ve taken two small trips, which were to Austin, TX and Galveston, TX. She loves the water, pools you name it, I tell her she will turn into a mermaid and she gets all exited lol. Packing for trips is such a hard thing for us women don’t you think? we have soooo much stuff we ‘need’ that we just can just leave it behind even if it means not using it for one or two days, isn’t this true?
Back in April when I went to #California I stuffed a big ol’ 29 in, expandable rolling bag, and honestly I had more make up and shoes than anything else. I had to be sent back twice to re arrange my stuff so I wouldn’t have to pay overweight fees ughhhh worst thing ever.
Taking this smalls trips, I’ve learned to say no to all the beauty products I love and only take the ones that I actually need the most.
Take a look at my necessities for when I travel. Skin Care Murad Acne Starter Kit
Since my ance is on at a 100% I found this travel size Murad acne treatment (face wash not photographed)
I have been using this to sort of keep my acne less active and the size is perfecto to travel with. Moisturizers ( I don’t know how to pronounce this in real life lol)
Once again, June came fast and it’s goneeeeeee! But that doesn’t mean it wasn’t full of makeup goodies!
I slacked a little bit on my May postings, I’ve been having a rough time dealing with some work ish (the reason of my pimples) that kind of dropped my mood from 100 to 0, but I am back at it again and I will keep it coming pinky promise as my cheeseball would say!
I have listed the 3 items that I found my self grabbing, using, touching all month long!
3. Smashbox On the Rocks Limited Edition travel Makeup Brush Set
I purchased these little guys a couple of months ago. They were on sale at Ulta for $10.00, I remember one day on one of my trips to Ulta I had them on my basket and I ended up putting them back on the shelf because I believe the price was $18.00 at that time. Well I ended up finding them on sale on another trip and I still doubted my self to purchase them but I said “Fuck it you only live once” lol that is my way of convincing my self ok!!! I really wanted this set mainly because of the fan brush, I wanted another fan brush to use for my highlighter, even though I own one from BH Cosmetics but this one from Smashbox is amazing! It applies your highlighter smoothly and effortlessly! I am not sure if you are still able to find it but if you do I will definitely recommend you to grab these little guys!
2. Sulfur Ointment Acne Medication (Pomada de azufre)
This is one of my holy grail product for my acne! I have been battling with acne probably for the past 6 months. My acne is mainly caused due to stress (work stress) which it sucks amazing big balls =( but I can’t help it. I have been using this product almost daily. The product states that: -Dries and clears acne pimples and blackheads -Helps to keep new pimples and blackheads from forming -Allergy tested It states that you need to apply a thin layer on the affected area and leave it on for 10 minutes and wash it out (it does not state if warm or cold) That is not the method I use with this product, the way I use this product is just applying it on the affected area and leave it overnight, this has work wonders for me. You can find this at WalMart near the deodorant aisle and those aisles.
1. Anastasia Beverly Hills Artist Palette
SO WORTH THE HYPE!!! Ok, now that I got that out my chest (thoughts) let’s continue.
This palette is so versatile (in reality I do not know how to pronounce the word lol) you can go from neutral to something over the top. The one shade I can not get enough is “Dusty Rose” this color is the perfect crease color, transition color. I am still trying to see how I can play around with “Blue Velvet” without looking like a panda, if you have any ideas let me know so I can try it!
The price for this palette is incredible as well, as a single mother the guilt when I splurge on makeup is on a high level but I can honestly say that the $30.00 this palette cost is so worth and GUILT FREE!!
I can’t believe April is goneeeeee and it was fulfilled with lots of beauty favorites!
I have listed only the top 3 items that I could not live without in April, let me just say I seemed to find my self reaching out for these items all month long.
