Pamper Routine

Today's Blog is my Pamper Routine. I try to do this twice a week usually on Wednesday and Sunday. Enjoy!...

 

 

1. Shorts and Tank ~ I always wear a pair of my plaid shorts and a tank top because they are very light and comfortable, especially during the summer months.

 

2. Face Mask ~ I do this twice a week anyway so I usually make those days my pamper days as well.

 

3. Candle ~ I always burn a candle. This one is the Cinnamon Sugared Donut from Bath & Body Works.

 

4. Kindle or IPOD ~ I usually either read or listen to music when I pamper myself depending on what I am in the mood for on that day.

 

5. Lip Exfoliator ~ I also do this on my pamper days as well.

 

6. Tea ~ I always have a cup of tea. My favorite is Celestial Seasonings English Breakfast Black Tea.

 

7. Lotion ~ I also use my First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream on my pamper days. I only use this twice a week because it is so expensive I like to make it last as long as possible.

 

8. Nails ~ I do my nails once a week and when I do them I always file them, use cuticle oil, a nail treatment like a strengthener and then I use a base coat, nail polish and finish it off with a top coat.

 

That's my pamper routine.

 

Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola

 

Updated Skin Care Routine

Today's Blog is going to be my updated skin care routine. These are the products that I currently love and have been using all of the time. Some are the same as my last skin care routine blog and others are different.

 

 

1.Revlon Face Brush ~ I have been loving this face cleansing brush system and I use it 5 days a week.

 

2. Face Cleanser ~ I use a face cleanser twice a day, once in the morning and once before bed at night. I am currently using the Olay foaming cleanser and I like it but I do like the Simple foaming cleanser just a little bit better.

 

3. Moisturizer ~ I moisturize my face every morning and night and the Simple Rich Moisturizer is by far my favorite so far.

 

4. Face Mask~ I do a face mask twice a week. This one is the Pomegranate one but I use all kinds.

 

5. Nivea Lip Balm ~ During the spring and summer I like to use Nivea lip balms and others like it. They keep my lips hydrated during the hot months. I use either the stick balm or the lip butter depending on the night and what I feel like using.

 

6. Spot Treatment ~ I have been trying a spot treatment recently for small breakouts. I'm currently using the Olay Fresh Effects Spot Zinger. I'm liking it so far. I'm going to do a product review on this after I use it a little longer so I'm not going to say too much about it.

 

7. Lip Exfoliator ~ I use this once or twice a week. This is the e.l.f. one but I am also looking into some other brands to try out as well. I really like this one though. I put it on my lips wait a couple of minutes and then wash it off in the shower.

 

So that's my current updated skin care routine. I hope you liked it.

 

Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola

Bath & Body Works Summer Haul

I recently went to Bath & Body Works to get some of their new products. Here is what I got...

 

I went into the store because I really wanted to get one of the Fragrance Mists with the straw and also to check out their new hand sanitizers in the new packaging.

 

 

My favorite new scent was the Cool Melon Kiwi. I thought it was going to be just a repackaging of Cucumber Melon but it's not. You definitely get more of a Kiwi scent in this one.

 

 

I got the 5 for $6 PocketBacs. I got Honeydew Cooler, French Kiss which is Berry, Meet Me in Paris which is Raspberry Sugar, OOH LA LA which is French Blooms, and Jawesome which is Sea Breeze. I also just had to get a new PocketBac holder. They had some for 50 Cents but I fell in love with this little pink purse with the gold strap. It was $5.50.

 

 

I got this Paris Amour Shower Gel for free for using a coupon and spending $10.

 

By the way the full size Fragrance Sprays for the new collection were only $7. When I left the store I was wishing that I had gotten the other two scents that I liked. When I got home I made an online purchase and got them!

 

 

I got Mango Tango Twist and Pink Lemonade Fizz. They also had two others that I didn't really like.

 

 

While I was at the store they also gave me another coupon and I used that online and got the Maui Mango Surf Shower Gel for free.

 

That's it for my Bath & Body Works Summer Haul. I also got a coupon for 20% off an online order good until November so I will be doing a fall B & BW Haul soon!!!

 

Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola

 

P.S. The Bath & Body Works Sale might still be going on when this is posted so go check it out if it is.

IPSY Unbagging

I am really excited for today's blog, it's my first Ipsy unbagging. I have been going back and forth about subscribing to Ipsy for a while now because some months I like the bags and other months I don't but I decided to just go for it and see what happens. So here is what I got in my July Ipsy bag...

The theme for this bag is Summer Lovin'...

 

This is the bag for July. It's a canvas type material and has different color zig zags. It's very cute and summery. I also love the blue zipper along the front.

 

 

These are the products I was the most excited about getting. I got the Crown double sided crease/shadow brush, Teeez Read My Lips Lipstick in Killing Me Softly and Jersey Shore Sun Mongongo Anti-Aging Lip Conditioner in Vanilla Coconut Cream.

 

 

These are the products that I was just OK with. I got the Bare Republic Natural Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen and an OFRA Eyeshadow/Highlighter in Bliss. I wasn't happy with the eyeshadow packaging at all. I like the color but the shadow came in a cheap plastic package and the shadow was all over inside it. I would have like to see it in a package similar to the e.l.f. single shadows.

 

 

Here are swatches for the products. The lipstick is on top and the eyeshadow is on the bottom.

 

That was my July Ipsy bag. I hope you enjoyed it and I can't wait to see what the August bag brings. Feel free to let me know what you go in yours as well :)

 

Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola

 

 

Project 10 Pan (7/12/15)

This blog is different from any others that I have done. I am doing a Project 10 Pan. I got the idea from Ashley Elizabeth on YouTube. She has done them multiple times and I just think they are fun videos to watch and it's a good way to finish up products that are either getting old or you just don't use them as much anymore.

Basically Project Pan is when you choose a certain number of products you want to use up and put a time limit on it. I chose 10 products this time and I am giving myself two months to use them up. I will also be putting up an update blog at the one month mark as well to see where I am with each of the products.

I marked the places with a line and date to show where I was when I started on the products for the ones that you could see clearly where the products are.

I hope you enjoy this blog post and here are my Project 10 Pan products...

 

 

1. Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Sleep Lotion ~ I like the spray better so I just want to use the lotion up.

 

2. Bath & Body Works Strawberry Sorbet 3 Wick Candle ~ I have had this candle for a while now and I just want to use it up so I can start using some of my other candles.

 

3. Especially Escada Delicate Notes Perfume (on top of the candle) ~ I just want to use this little sample up.

 

4. Oliver Oil Leave In Conditioner ~ I have been using this product since March and I absolutely love it. I just want to try some other leave ins but I want to use this one up before I buy another one.

 

5. Boscia Make Up Break Up Cool Cleansing Oil ~ I don't like this as much as I used to so I just want to use it up.

 

6. e.l.f. Mineral Mist ~ I use this everyday and love it but its almost gone so I just put it in my pan to have another product.

 

7. Bath & Body Works Sweet Pea Travel Size Body Spray ~ I have the full size so I just want to use the little one up.

 

8. Essence I Love Extreme Crazy Volume Mascara ~ I love this mascara but its getting old and I want to use it up before I have to throw it out and waste product.

 

9. Maybelline Great Lash Mascara ~ I am almost done with this but I have also had it for a while and want to use it up so none of it goes to waste as well.

 

10. First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads ~ I don't use these as much as I used to and honestly I don't like them as much anymore either so I am just going to use them up.

 

As you can tell the date on the bottles and the date of the blog don't match up. I wrote the blog a few days before I started the project on July 12, 2015 but then I saved it as a draft instead of scheduling it for the 12th and didn't realize it until today so I am posting the blog on the 18th but I started using the products on the 12th so the one month update will be posted on August 12th.

 

Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola

 

P.S. If anyone has Project Pan Videos on YouTube definitely let me know. I would love to see them. Also definitely let me know if you decide to blog or video a Project Pan in the future!

EOS Shaving Cream Review

Today's blog is going to be a review of the EOS Shaving Cream. I was so excited to use it because I am a big fan of the lip balm and lotion. Unfortunately, I am not a fan of the shaving cream.
First off, the consistency is more like a lotion than a shaving cream. I prefer the foam.
Secondly, I feel like it doesn't give you as close of a shave as the foaming shaving cream does.
And the third and final thing I dislike about it is that it seems to get stuck in my razor quite a bit. I find that I have to clean it off using a washcloth or sponge instead of just rinsing the razor off in water.
Now, although I am not a fan of the EOS Shaving Cream and I will not be repurchasing it when I am done, I do like that it comes with a pump bottle because I feel like it keeps it cleaner and you don't have shaving cream all around the lid. I also love the smell. I got the Vanilla Bliss and it smells so good.
Everyone has their own opinions on things so feel free to try it out and let me know how you like it. I'm sure it will work for some people but for me personally, I am just not a fan.
Thanks for reading :)
XOXO Lola

Top 5 Skincare Products

These are my top 5 skincare products...

 

 

1. Face Cleanser. I wash my face in the morning and at night so face cleanser is definitely a must have for me. I usually am not picky about the kind as long as it's good for sensitive skin.

 

2. Mineral Mist. I got this for free with a purchase I made on the e.l.f. website and I love it. I am going to have to purchase it once I am out. I spray this on my face in the morning and I feel revitalized and fresh. It's also good to spray on your face when it's really hot out. It just gives you this cool relaxing feeling.

 

3. Moisturizer. I moisturize my face in the morning and at might as well. I am picky about this because my face is really sensitive and breaks out with a lot of products. So far I think the only moisturizers that I have tried and been able to use are the Simple Moisturizer and the Eucerin Moisturizer.

 

4. Face Masks. I love giving myself facial treatments a couple days a week. I usually buy the 2-4 use masks first to make sure that I don't break out and then I will buy the bigger size. I love this Cucumber one, it smells so good.

 

5. Spot Treatment. This is a new find. I have been breaking out around that time of the month and I hate it. I have been trying this Olay Spot Zinger and so far it seems to be doing a good job. I will do a full review on this product after I have used it for a little while longer just to make sure.

 

I also use the Revlon face cleanser brush and was going to include that but I thought the other five products were more important and sometimes to be honest I am too lazy to use my brush system so I sometimes skip that part. I have a full review on the Revlon Illuminate Cleaning System so check that out if you want to find out more.

 

Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola

Top 5 Nail Polish Brands

These are my top 5 nail polish brands...

 

 

1. NYC Long Wearing ~ Wine Bar. I have loved this brand for a long time. It's so cheap but such good quality. The formula is amazing and it doesn't chip right away. I also love the colors.

 

2, Revlon Parfumerie ~ Apricot Nectar. This is Revlon's scented nail polish and I am obsessed with it. It really does smell good after it has dried and the smell actually lasts a few days before wearing off even after showers and multiple hand washes a day.

 

3. Essie ~ Blossom Dandy. I think this is my favorite brand right now. I love everything about Essie polishes. I love the formula, the wear, the color shades and the names are all so cute.

 

4. China Glaze ~ Too Yacht Too Handle. I also really like this brand. At first I had a love/hate relationship with it because I always had to use three or four coats depending on the color and that is such a hassle but I really do love the shades so its so worth the extra one or two coats for me.

 

5. Sally Hansen Miracle Gel ~ Hydro Electric. I love having the Gel effect without having to go to the salon and the colors are very cute as well.

 

Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola

Top 5 Fragrances

These are my top 5 fragrances...

 

 

1. Bath & Body Works ~ Paris Amore

 

2. Bath & Body Works ~ Be Enchanted

 

3. Victoria's Secret ~ Mango Temptation

 

4. Jessica Simpson ~ I Fancy You

 

5. Taylor Swift ~ Taylor

 

I love these all year round. I usually don't care what the season is, if I want to wear it I will wear it. The two Bath & Body Works scents I have loved for so long and have repurchased them a couple of times and I think they are ok scents for year round wear.

The Mango Temptation is a very fruity scent and the perfect scent for spring and summer but I would probably wear it in the fall and winter if I was in the mood.

The two perfumes are my favorite from my perfume collection. The Jessica Simpson one is just very mature. It gives off the women's smell and not a teenage scent. It's really pretty and I love it.

I love all of Taylor's perfumes. My favorite is actually her newest one, Incredible Things but I have not been able to pick it up because it is always sold out. Taylor is my favorite of the first three though. I just love anything Taylor Swift. I am a major Swifty dork, but I have said that In many of my blogs!

 

Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola

Top 5 Lip Products

These are my top 5 lip products...

 

 

1. First Aid Beauty ~ Ultra Repair Lip Therapy. I love this when my lips are really dry. I put this on my lips before I go to bed and in the morning they feel so hydrated and smooth.

 

2. Maybelline Baby Lips Dr. Rescue ~ Soothing Sorbet. I love Baby Lips and have a new obsession with the Dr. Rescue line. I love the tingly sensation when you put it on your lips and I wear this all throughout the day.

 

3. e.l.f. Mineral Lip Tint ~ Pink. I love these from e.l.f because they are perfect for when you want a little color on your lips but you don't want to wear lipstick, or in my case when you don't wear lipstick on a regular basis.

 

4. e.l.f. Jumbo Lip Gloss Stick ~ In The Nude. I love these because they are a cheap alternative for the Chubby Sticks and they give your lips just the right amount of tint when you want a little extra.

 

5. Burt's Bees Lip Balm. This is my go to lip balm when I have any kind of issue with my lips. This is also perfect for cold sores as well. If I feel one coming on, I put this on and I never get a full blown cold sore. This stops it in it's tracks.

 

Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola

Top 5 Mascaras

The next several blog posts are going to be some of my top 5 favorite products. These are the products that I am currently loving or that I have been a long time fan of. I hope you all like them as well...

 

Todays top 5 products are mascaras. Enjoy!

 

 

1. Essence ~ I Love Extreme Crazy Volume Mascara

 

2. CoverGirl ~ Flamed Up Mega Curl (Hunger Games Edition)

 

3. Maybelline ~ Great Lash

 

4. Rimmel London ~ Lash Accelerator

 

5. Maybelline ~ The Colossal Volum' Express Cat Eyes

 

I love all of these mascaras because they make my lashes long and dark which is what I look for when buying mascara. I don't get clumping and spider like lashes when using any of these as well.

 

Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola

June Favorites!

Here are my June Favorites for 2015...

 

BODY/LIPS:

 

 

I have been loving the Victoria's Secret body sprays in Aqua Kiss and Mango Temptation. They are the perfect summer scents for me right now. I love the Love & Sunshine Shower Gel from Bath & Body Works, I have been using it for all of June and the end of May and I am almost out. I love it. I have also been loving the Maybelline Baby Lips Dr. Rescue in Soothing Sorbet. I have been using it at night before bed and it gives you this tingling sensation on your lips and when you wake up in the morning your lips feel softer and just moisturized. I am really loving it,

 

NAILS:

 

 

I used Wet N Wild's Putting On Airs for about a week and a half and loved it. It didn't chip too fast and it went on smooth. I love this color for Spring/Summer. I also used Essie's No Place Like Chrome for about a week also. I have used it before and just love it. I also used it as an accent nail the first time I used my next favorite, Essie's Mint Candy Apple. I love this mint green color. I used it for a week with the silver accent nail and then I repainted using only that and I have been touching up since then. I am obsessed.

 

BOOKS:

 

In June I stared to read The Host by Stephanie Meyer. I watched the movie when it came out and then I bought the book but never got around to reading it. I had a Twilight movie marathon with some friends at the end of May and decided to take this out and read it since I loved her Twilight Saga. I am planning to do a book review when I am finished so watch out for that!

 

SKINCARE:

 

 

I have been loving my Revlon Illuminate Skin Renewal System Face Cleanser brush. I have been using it every morning and every night. I have a review of this posted already so go check that out if you want.

 

ORGANIZATION:

 

 

I had this shelf sitting around with nothing on it and I was sick of having all of my lotions and body sprays just sitting in baskets where I couldn't see what I had so I took them out and put them on this shelf and it works amazingly. On the first shelf I have my body sprays, the second shelf I have my perfumes, the third shelf I have my face masks, moisturizers, first aid kit and hand sanitizers and on the forth shelf I have my lotions. I love this set up because I can see everything and use it more because I don't have to dig through it to see what I have and I have enough room to add more if I decide to buy more products in the future.

 

PEOPLE:

 

I loved Caitlyn Jenner on the cover of Vanity Fair. I think she's incredible for putting herself out there in the spotlight like that. I know there are people who don't agree with what she did and that's fine. Everyone has a right to their opinion but I personally think it's great.

 

I also loved Ingrid Nilsen's coming out video on YouTube. I have been a subscriber of hers for a long time and did not see that coming at all but I am so proud of her for doing it on her own terms and when she was ready.

 

T.V. SHOWS:

 

In June Pretty Little Liars and The Fosters had their Summer premieres on ABC Family. I love both shows and so far the episodes have been great. Pretty Little Liars has been more on the dark side so far and I'm just looking forward to finally getting some answers! The Fosters has been sweet and family oriented and I can't wait to see what the rest of the season has in store.

 

NETFLIX:

 

(SPOILERS DON'T READ IF YOU HAVEN'T WATCHED SEASON THREE OF ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK AND DON'T WANT TO KNOW AHEAD OF TIME)

 

Orange Is The New Black premiered Season Three on Netflix after a long YEAR wait. I have to say I was very disappointed with this season. Not one episode made me think "OMG that did not just happen". I didn't think there were any outstanding storylines this season at all which kinda sucks. I did however like the backstories. It's fun to see the prisoners before they were in jail and what lead them to being arrested. I did like those and then there were little scenes here and there that I liked such as Morello getting married and Bennett proposing to Daya. While on the subject of Bennett.... WTF! WHERE DID YOU GO? ARE YOU KIDDING ME???? Horrible story there for me personally.

 

That's all for my June Favs, I hope you enjoyed.

 

Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola

 

Walmart Haul

About a week ago, I made am online purchase from Walmart and went a little overboard. Here are the things that I purchased. Enjoy!

 

 

I got some more Head & Shoulders Almond Oil shampoo. This kind is by far my favorite. I also needed some body wash, so I got the Softsoap Citrus Splash & Berry Fusion. It smells soooo good, it's like the blue slushy. I needed some shaving cream and I have been wanting to try the eos brand so I got one in Vanilla Bliss. It smells amazing. I will probably do a product review on this once I have used it a few times. I have been wanting to get a spot treatment so I decided to get the Olay Spot Zinger. I will also do a product review on this as well. I got some Wild Cherry Blossom deodorant because I am needing some more and this one smells so good. I love Suave deodorants the best. I also needed some more face cleanser so I decided to try the Olay foaming face wash. I will do a review on this at some point as well. I also got some Crest tooth paste with Scope.

 

 

I got two Nivea products. I got the Nivea Lip Butter in Caramel Cream Kiss and it smells soooo amazing. OMG! I also got the Nivea Kiss of Moisture because I thought it would be good for my lips in this hot summer weather. I also saw these Baby Lips Lip glosses. I am not sure if they are new but I haven't seen them before. I got two of them to try in Tickled Pink and Berry Chic. They smell so good and seem to be very moisturizing. I have swatches below.

 

 

Berry Chic is a nude color lip gloss and Tickled Pink has a light pink tint.

 

 

I got a box of my favorite tea K Cups. The Celestial Seasonings English Breakfast Black Tea.

 

 

I also picked out some socks. There are 6 pairs and each sock is different so you can fix and match them. I thought they were so cool and just had to have them.

 

 

Then I went crazy with nail polish. I got four Essie polishes, my all time favorite brand as of now. The polishes I got were In The Cab-ana, Aruba Blue, Blossom Dandy and Mint Candy Apple. I also got the Essie No Chips Ahead Top Coat. I also finally got the Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Top Coat and I got another of the polishes in Hydro-Electric.

 

 

Last but not least, I made a last minute trip into Walmart and got all of these treasures, as if I didn't have enough already. HAHA!

 

I got some more Cotton Rounds, I picked up three of the one or two use face masks to try. I got the Charcoal & Black Sugar Polishing Mask, the Avocado & Oatmeal Clay Mask and the Dead Sea Minerals Anti-Stress Mask. I also picked up two of the NYC Long Wearing nail polishes (I mean for .93 who would pass that up?!!!) I got Wine Bar and Skyline Blue. From the clearance section for $2 I picked up a Baby Lips Dr. Rescue in Pink Me up. Also for $2 in the clearance section I picked up two of the Rimmel London Keep Calm and Lip Gloss glosses. I got Keep Calm and Love in Crystal Clear and Keep Calm and Kiss in Berry Blush. They both smell really sweet, almost like bubble gum. I had never seen or heard of them so I decided to pick them up and try them out. I have swatches below. The last thing I picked up were some ribbon elastics. I have been wanting to try them out but haven't found them any place I have gone.

 

 

Baby Lips Pink Me Up is the first one and it just has a light pink tint to it. The Rimmel London in Berry Blush is the middle swatch and it just has a slight tint to it, the Rimmel London Crystal Clear is the bottom swatch, and like the name it's clear but it has a light shine to it.

 

I can't wait to try all of these products out and get some reviews up for you guys.

 

Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola

 

 

 

Bath & Body Works Semi Annual Sale

I recently went into Bath & Body Works and hit up the Semi Annual Sale. I got quite a bit of stuff but some of it were birthday gifts and not for me so I'm not going to include those things in this blog.

 

 

I got three of the foaming hand soaps. The Pomegranate Peony and Pink Grapefruit were $1.75 I believe and the Watermelon Lemonade was $3. I also got myself three of the pocketbacs. I got Watermelon Lemonade, Donuts About You and Perfect Beach Day. These for 5 for $5 but the other two I got as gifts.

 

 

I have been searching for the Cinnamon Sugared Donut candles and can never find them. The day I went in I found two of the small mason jar candles for $2 so I grabbed them both! I also got 2 of the wallflowers in Pink Lemonade Punch and Cinnamon Sugared Donut. They were 75% off.

 

That's all for my short little B & BW SAS haul I hope you enjoyed.

 

Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola

Colors Of The Rainbow Tag!

I saw this tag going around YouTube and thought it was cool so I decided to do a Blog post. This is the Colors Of The Rainbow Tag and the purpose Is to name a makeup or clothing item for each of the colors. I switched it up a little bit and chose makeup and nail polish because my clothing items consist mostly of black, white and jeans.

 

 

Red ~ NYX Butter Gloss in Cherry Pie

Orange ~ Baby Lips in Oh Orange

Yellow ~ Nicole By O.P.I. in Hit The Lights (Selena Gomez Collection)

Blue ~ Urban Outfitters in Pixie

Green ~ Revlon in Sassy

Purple ~ NYC in Plaza Plumberry

Pink ~ e.l.f. Jumbo Lip Gloss Stick in Pink Umbrellas

Multicolor ~ Deborah Lippmann in Happy Birthday

 

I tag anyone who wants to do it!

 

Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola

Rimmel London Lash Accelerator Mascara Review

I got this mascara in the Spring Walmart Beauty Box. It retails for about $8. Here is my review...

 

 

The package said that you would see lash growth in 30 days. Honestly I don't see any change in the length of my eye lashes which I am disappointed about. I'm not saying that it doesn't work, maybe it works for other people but it just didn't work for me. Aside from that, I really do love this mascara. It's not sticky, it makes my lashes dark and long when I have it on. I don't get clumps and I don't have spidery lashes when I use it. I would definitely buy this mascara. It didn't grow my lashes, but the product was amazing even without that and its around the same price as any other mascara. If it was a $20 mascara I would say don't waste the money because it doesn't grow your lashes (In my case anyway) but because it's $8 and a really good product, I would say if you want to spend the money definitely go try it out. I personally think it is worth the money.

 

Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola

Things That Could Be Causing Your Breakouts

I suffer from break outs once in a while and I try to pin point exactly what is breaking me out. Below is a list of some of the things that I have found to break me out and also some general ideas for helping to prevent them as well.

1. Cell Phone. Frequently wipe down with a disinfectant wipe.

2. Yoga Mat. Wipe before and after especially if you are using someone else's.

3. Pillow Cases. Wash once a week.

4. Hands. Try not to touch your face especially when you haven't washed your hands.

5. Laundry Detergent. I am allergic to some detergents and they make me breakout.

6. Food. This can sometimes be a cause. For example greasy foods.

7. Makeup. I breakout when I use foundation and some moisturizers/lotions.

8. Period. If you are a female, you can break out during that time of the month.

Thanks for reading :)

XOXO Lola

How To: Cleanse Your Face

So I thought I would do something a little different for todays blog, I am going to do a how to type of blog. This one is How To: Cleanse Your Face...

1. Wash your face. This gets rid of a majority of your makeup, oil and residue.

2. Makeup Remover Toilette. This will clean any remaining makeup that is still left on your face and you can also remove mascara.

3. Use your cleansing system brush if you have one to deep clean your face and get anything that could be left behind from the previous steps.

4. Apply Toner. This restores the PH Balance of your skin. Moisturizers and skin treatments also work better. (I need to start doing this)

5. Add serum or eye cream. Wait two minutes to allow this to soak into your skin.

6. Use moisturizer/night cream.

7. Use Spot Treatment. Use this after you moisturize to avoid flaking in the morning.

8. Drink 8 oz. of water. This hydrates your skin and is just overall good for you.

Tip: Do not put more than 5 products on your face before bedtime.

Thanks for reading :)

XOXO Lola

I Love Summer Tag!

Today is the first day of Summer so I thought I would post the I Love Summer Tag! Enjoy!!!! :)

1. Favorite Bronzer : I don't use bronzer.

2. Favorite Summer Drink: Raspberry Iced Tea.

3. Favorite Summer Lip Product: Anything moisturizing like Baby Lips, Nivea or EOS.

4. Pool or Beach: Depends on what I want to do. If I want to swim then pool, if I want to tan then beach.

5. What is your must have hair styling product: Only product I really use is leave in conditioner.

6. Sun Bathing or Fake Tan: Sun Bathing.

7. Favorite Summer Nail Polish: At the moment Essie Blossom Dandy.

8. Any Summer Traditions: BBQ, Beach Party, Fireworks, Camping.

9. Favorite Summer Scent: At the moment Victoria's Secret Mango Temptation Body Spray.

10. Favorite BBQ Food: Chicken and Corn on the Cob.

11. Favorite Summer Proof Product: Waterproof Mascara.

12. Any Summer Plans: Read, Swim, Hike, Camp, Shop, BBQ.

I tag anyone who wants to do it!

Thanks for reading :)

XOXO Lola

Revlon Illuminate Skin Renewal System Review

So I went  ahead and bought a more expensive cleansing brush. It is not the Clarisonic but it is $25 more than the Olay VA-VA-VIVID that I bought a while back. I loved my Olay cleansing brush but I wanted something a little bigger and with more cleansing options. The cleansing system that I got is the Revlon Illuminate Skin Renewal System.

 

 

It comes with a case and three different attachments.

 

 

There are two speeds, high and low. It also spins around instead of vibrating like the Olay. Wipe the hand piece with a damp cloth.

 

 

I got it in pink and white but I also saw them in just pink and I think just white. It takes two AA batteries. Rinse attachments after each use with warm water. You can also use warm, soapy water.

 

 

The first attachment (the one on the left) is the Soft Silicone Flex-Tip. This removes dirt, makeup and bacteria. Use this at low speed. The picture didn't come out that clear but this is the attachment in the previous video that you can see more clearly.

 

The middle attachment is the Exfoliating Brush. This removes dead skin cells and stimulates muscles. Use this at low speed.

 

The attachment on the right is the Cleansing Sponge. This is made for intensive and soothing facial cleansing. It also removes makeup and oil. Use this brush on either high or low setting.

 

A few Tips...

 

Do not use in the shower or bath tub

Don not use if you have a rash, severe acne or other skin ailments

Rinse your face with warm water and pat dry

 

I love this cleansing brush. It is so light weight and compact. I love that it comes with a case, it makes it easy for travel and keeps in clean at the same time. I also love the fact that it comes with three applicator attachments and rotates. I wanted something a little more high tech then the Olay system but I just couldn't talk myself into spending so much on the Clarisonic. Maybe one day HAHA! All in all I am very pleased with the Revlon cleansing brush and I feel as though it cleans my skin deeper and makes my skin feel even better.

 

Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola

 

 

Empties June 2015

These are all of the things that I have used up over the last few months...

 

HAIR:

 

 

I used up two Head & Shoulders Almond Oil shampoos. I love it and it's the only thing that seems to work for my dry scalp so I will keep repurchasing that.

I used up a tea tree shampoo as well. It smells really good but it seems like after a couple of uses it just didn't work as well as the Head & Shoulders.

I used up three conditioners. The V05 tea therapy smelled really good, the White Rain Ocean Mist is by far my favorite scent and the Herbal Essences conditioner had a floral scent that I really enjoyed as well.

I also used up a tea tree oil that I used on my scalp a couple times a week hoping that it would help my scalp but I didn't really see the same results as I did with the Head & Shoulders.

I used up two hair masks. the Argan Oil and the Keratin Protein. Both smelled good but I didn't see that much of a difference but they were also pretty small sizes. If I bought either of them again it would be the Keratin Protein hair mask because it smelled the best out of the two and it is also good for color treated hair.

 

BODY:

 

 

I used up three body washes. I loved the Bath & Body Works Strawberry Sparkler. It really did smell like strawberries and I would definitely buy it again if they brought it back. The Herbal Essences body wash smelled like coconuts and I would buy that if it went on sale again. The White Rain Ocean Mist was the best one of all.

I loved the Violet Sweet Pea foaming milk bath. I made my skin smell so good and feel so soft when I got out of the bath tub.

I liked the Renewal shave gel. It wasn't my favorite. It didn't make my skin feel soft like the skintimate but it is a good stand in.

The Secret Clinical Strength deodorant was amazing. I could smell it all day long, even when I went to take a shower at night. I got this for free in a Walmart Beauty Box but if it ever went on sale I would definitely purchase it.

I also used up three travel size body washes. The Dove one was very creamy and smelled good and I would buy it if it went on sale. The two Ulta shower gels both smelled good but the Water Blossom one was my favorite. The other one was Pink Petals I believe.

 

RANDOM:

 

 

I used up two candles I have had for years. They are both from Charlotte Russe. The Peony Flower and Winter Berry both smelled good but the berry one was my favorite out of the two.

I used up a colgate toothpaste. It was just a toothpaste, it did it's job. I'm not too particular about my toothpaste, I usually just buy whatever is on sale.

I used up an e.l.f. makeup remover pen, It worked great and I do have another one that I am currently using.

I also used up a nail polish remover. That one is kind of self explanatory.

 

FREE SAMPLES:

 

 

I also used up a bunch of free samples. I liked the Nivea in shower lotions. I am planning on buying some. The Purity, Fresh, Soap & Glory and First Aid Beauty face cleansers did their job. The Origins and Clinique moisturizers smelled good but one of them made me break out so those aren't something that I am going to be buying. The Origins face mask smelled kind of funny to me. The Glam Glow mask sample was just what it says. The Hope in a Jar moisturizer broke me out so I won't purchase that.

 

SKIN CARE:

 

 

I love the Simple Foaming Cleanser. It lasted so long and is so worth the money.

The Olay and First Aid Beauty cleansers worked good.

 I really liked the Eucerin moisturizer and I will definitely use it again in the future.

I loved the Boscia black mask and really wish it wasn't so expensive. I am searching for something cheaper and similar.

The Yes to Cucumbers and Olay makeup wipes were fine but I honestly didn't think they were anything special.

I loved the Simple Makeup Remover Pads and will definitely be getting more of those.

I also really loved the face masks. The three I got were Mint Chocolate Chip. Clean Up Mud with Aloe and Creamy Coconut. They all smelled so good but my favorite one was definitely the Mint Chocolate Chip. 

 

Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola

What's On My Phone?

Here is everything that I have on my phone at the moment...

 

I apologize in advance for the horrible photo quality. I had to take the photos on my IPOD and this was the only way I could capture the apps without having the flash show up...

 

 

FIRST PAGE

 

Internet

Settings

Calculator

Clock

Yahoo! ~ My personal email account.

Facebook ~ Also personal.

FB Messenger

Instagram

Twitter

Chase ~ Where I pay my Amazon card.

Discover ~ Where I pay my Discover card.

Citi ~ Where I pay my Citi card.

MyDays ~ This is a period tracker.

Play Store ~ This is where you buy and download apps on an Android phone.

Gallery

Advanced Task Killer ~ This kills any unused apps and saves on your battery.

 

PAGE TWO

 

Shop kick ~ Earn points for shopping and walking into certain stores and you can trade them in for gift cards.

S Health ~ Keep track of diet, exercise and weight loss.

Keep safe ~ Hide any photos you want hidden. I use this for blog photos so that I can find them easier.

Antivirus

Blogger ~ Blog on the go

YouTube

Taylor Swift ~ This is a fill in the lyrics game that I play on the bus to work to keep me occupied.

Weather Widget

 

These are the permanent icons that stay when you swipe to the other pages...

 

Contacts

Phone

Camera

Messages

Apps

 

 

The case that I am currently using is a mint green hard case that I got from Amazon for about $9. It's from the brand Caseology.

 

I wanted to show you what the case looked like from the front when it's on the phone so I used the flash for this one. Sorry about the flash on the screen. :)

 

By the way, I have the Samsung Galaxy S5. The background that I have on my phone is actually a picture that I took of a random street that I was walking down at night when it was foggy. I just think it looks kind of creepy.

 

Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola