First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Review

Purchased at Sephora. $12.00 1oz

My skin has been pretty dry lately. Every winter I suffer from dry patches on certain spots on my face. They get pretty dry and flaky, and it’s a really unpleasant experience. I’ve been looking for a potent moisturizer that is capable to take care of those dry patches and flakiness, without leaving the rest of my skin super greasy through out the day. I have seen many reviews and ravings about this cream, so I was really interested in trying it out!

This moisturizer claims to:

• Be a skin protectant
• Antioxidant boosters
• Relieve minor irritations
• Relieve dry, parched skin
• Help with skin conditions such as eczema and rashes
• Has no parabens, harsh chemicals, or colorants
• Be suitable for both the face and body

This moisturizer, as I said before, claims that it can be used on both the face and body. I was hesitant to try this at first, since I had a pretty bad experience with a Cetaphil moisturizer that also claimed the same thing and ended up breaking me out like crazy.

I tried this moisturizer for a couple of weeks and I didn’t notice any allergic reactions or major breakouts. I did have a couple of pimples on my cheeks and forehead, but they were in places where I have had them before, so I’m not really going to blame it on the moisturizer.

The formula:

The product itself has kind of a whipped consistency. A little goes a long way. It doesn’t feel like a heavy, greasy cream. It is very smooth and lightweight. It feels thick when first applied, but it absorbs really quickly and leaves a non-greasy, matte finish. It’s lightweight, but it is still moisturizing enough to hydrate my super dry spots.

Although I like how it is targeted for people with sensitive skin conditions, I don’t think it is powerful enough to help treat those issues. I have sensitive, red cheeks and the moisturizer didn’t seem to ‘‘calm’’ the skin. However, it does feel rich and moisturizing, which can potentially help skin types that suffer from eczema and other skin issues.

Overall, I really like this moisturizer. It has become a definite must for my dry skin during the winter months. I am not sure if I will be able to use this during the summer because it might be too heavy, but I will still test it out. For now, people with dry skin will really benefit from this rich cream (and it’s a multitasking product!)

Maybelline ''Designer Chocolates'' Expert Wear Quad

Hey everybodyyy.

IT'S FALL! And this means... NEW MAKEUP TRENDS!

Fall is one my favorite seasons because you can play so much with your makeup. You can go bold with your eyes and lips... sometimes both! It's all about switching to darker colors. The trendiest dark color for fall is plum.

And speaking of plum...

I have an eyeshadow quad I recently purchased that want I to review for you all :)

It's the Maybelline ''Designer Chocolates'' Expert Wear Quad. Price was $6.99 at Rite Aid.
This quad has been around for quite a while. I've seen reviews about it on Youtube and I was really interested in getting it because the colors seemed perfect for autumn. Let's take a closer look :)

Overview: 

Closer look at the colors: 

The colors in this quad are numbered from 1 - 4. 

1. ''Base'' - White pearly color with subtle shimmer.

2. ''Lid'' - Light brown/beige color with subtle summer.

3. ''Crease'' - Plum/Coppery color with shimmer.

My favorite and the reason why I bought the quad! 

4. ''Liner'' - Medium/Dark brown color with subtle shimmer 

Wanna see some swatches? 

Left to right: 3, 2, 1, 4 

Overall, I wasn't super impressed with the pigmentation of these shadows compared to other Maybelline's eyeshadows I own. I mean, they are pigmented, but not as vibrant. Texture wise they are good. Didn't experience much fallout.

However, I do love the colors... especially the plum! This quad is perfect everyday neutral looks. You can also incorporate the plum for a pop of color that's fall-appropriate. It's an easy way to change up your everyday look. 

These are puuurrrfect ( see what I did there? ;) ) for fall. I will definitely be wearing these a lot, but with a primer underneath to intensify the colors. 

Do I recommend? Yes, but keep in mind you might want to use a primer. 

Thank you all for visiting and keep an eye on this blog because I'll be posting a lot more! Including  videos on Youtube ;) 

Byeeee! ☮

*NEW* Jordana Twist & Shine Balm Stains!

Hey everybody! Can't believe this is my first post!! :D

Since I didn't really know what to post, I decided to post a mini-review of the new Jordana Twist & Shine Moisturizing Balm Stains.

People have been RAVING about these on Youtube (yes, I'm subscribed to tons of beauty channels on Youtube haha). 

Jordana recently released tons of new products, including these balm stains. These balm stains are in a crayon form (similar to Revlon's Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain $8.99), they twist up so there is no need to sharpen, and they come in a variety of colors. Oh, and they're around $3!

These balms stains claim to: 

• Be moisturizing
• Leave a light-weight stain 
• Apply with a glossy finish that will then transform into 'The perfect flush of color''

I definitely wanted to give these a try, so I went to Walgreens and decided to pick up two.

Left: ''Sweet Pink'' 

Right: ''Cranberry Crush'' 

 Here are some swatches of both balm stains. Please excuse my weird hand haha :D

Let's start with ''Sweet Pink'': 

I picked this one up because it looked like a deep, neutral (muted) pink in the packaging. However, when I put it on my lips, it looked a lot more pink and less neutral. You can build it up and make it a bright pink color.

''Cranberry Crush'':

I picked this one up because it looked like a really deep Cranberry color... perfect for fall! When I put it on my lips, it didn't look as dark. I was kinda disappointed because it looked similar to Sweet Pink, just a little bit darker. Still a really pretty color for fall, though. 

Overall, I do like these. Their pigmentation is good, you can build up the intensity, they are long lasting, moisturizing... and they're suuuuper cheap! I would pick up more colors, but keeping in mind that the actual color may differ from the color showed in the packaging. 

Since they are darker, I will be wearing these for fall a lotttt! :) 

Thank you for visiting. If you have any comments, requests, opinions, etc. just leave them below! 

Byeeee ☮