tuesday treasures

I am here today to give you my opinion on some new products that are hitting shelves, and some that are tried and true favorites in the beauty world. 

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water / Living Proof: Perfect Hair Day / Nivea Men's Post Shave Balm / Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette

I got this micellar water a few weeks ago and I am loving it! It removes ALL of my makeup-including my water-proof mascara. The best part of this product is that it removes all the products from my face with just one cotton round. I use one side for eye makeup and the other side for foundation and concealer. I also love that it has no oil, no alcohol, and no fragrance. Most of the time eye makeup removers burn/irritate my eyes and this product from Garnier is amazing!

My most recent purchase is the Living Proof 5-in-1 styling treatment. I hate splurging on air products when I'm not sure if they will work. I have some crazy frizzy/curly hair so some products work and some are a total bust. I bought the travel size of the living proof 5-in-1 to give it a try on my hair. Ulta is great in that they offer travel sizes of most products so I stopped by over the weekend and picked one up. I have only used it twice-but so far I am loving it. I will mention that this product is a bit pricey, even the travel size. 

Another new product that I have recently discovered is the Nivea Post Shave Balm. This product hit the YouTube and social media world and all the beauty gurus are raving about it-and now I know why. This product works great as a makeup primer and moisturizer. The main ingredient in the post shave balm is glycerin-which is why it works great as a makeup primer. As soon as the product starts to get tacky you apply your foundation and other products. The best part of this product is that it is available at the drugstore! CHA-CHING!!

The final product is the Urban Decay Naked 3 eye shadow palette. I got this for Christmas and have been using it every day since. I already own the original Naked palette, but I had my eye on the rose gold tones of the Naked 3. This is a palette that you can use every single day, whether you are going for a more natural look or a glam look for a night out. 

Hope you enjoy my review of some of the new products I bought/received over the last month or so!

friday favorites

Just a few things on my brain this lovely Friday afternoon. 

Jergen's Wet Skin Moisturizer // Buffalo Chicken Dip // Kindle Reader // Bath and Body Works Fall Collection

I haven't tried the Jergen's Wet Skin Moisturizer, but I am dying to get my hands on it ASAP. I am all about having smooth, hydrated skin-especially with the fall and winter months ahead of us. This product works like lotion, but you apply it while your body is still wet from the shower. Not sure how it compares to regular Jergen's but I am ready to give it a try. 

We are having a cookout/pot luck at a friends house this weekend and I need something that can be made quickly, since our schedule is so hectic. Since my cravings from my currently || september post are all about tailgating and football season I thought it was a perfect time to try and make buffalo chicken dip. There are so many variations on this recipe, but the basic ingredients are the same. It seems like it will be a quick and easy dish for a Labor Day weekend cookout.

I will say this statement right now... I LOVE THE FEELING OF A BOOK IN MY HANDS. That being said, I am looking at purchasing a Kindle-I know THE HORROR!!! The thought of reading something that's not an actual book breaks my heart a little on the inside. I love going to the library and checking out books-they smell so good. I like physically turning the page of a book and closing the cover when I finish. With all that out of the way most would ask why I would even be thinking about a Kindle and I will tell you why. I like the idea of it fitting into my purse or travel bag with ease. I also LOVE the fact that it can hold more than one book at a time. I don't want to pack multiple books for a weekend trip and take up space in my bag. I also like the fact that I can read at night while my other half sleeps- I know I can get a book light, but that may be too bright and it leaves a weird glare on the book pages. I am still up in the air on this purchase, but I am doing some serious looking/research on the products available.

Last, but certainly not least is all the fall scents at Bath and Body Works and other fragrance stores! Fall is by far my favorite season of the year. Cooler weather, less humidity, football, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, holidays.....ahhh the list could go on forever! I am pumped to stop in Bath and Body Works and pick up some candles in the next few days to get the season started off right.