my must have beauty products

One of my monthly splurges is subscribing to two different beauty sample services,  Birchbox, and Ipsy. Each month i get a variety of different beauty products, from hair products, make-up, fragrance samples and much more. A lot of them are fun to try but I never end up ever ordering a full size. However, there are now a handfull of things that I have discovered through these subscriptions and still a handfull of things that have just always been staples in my beauty drawer. I love seeing what other people use and swear by so i figured i would share my absolute must haves when it comes to the basics of my beauty products.

1. Pixi- Flawless & Poreless: the BB cream/ face primers are everywhere right now and i have been lucky to be able to sample a lot of them. However some of the AMazing ones are $40-60 for a little tube and that is a little out of my price range. This one works just as well but at a fraction of the cost. $29

2. My go to lotion is Vaselines Coco Butter: Its the perfect after shower lotion and doesn't feel sticky or greasy. And its a bargin at $9

3. Beauty Blend: i am obsessed with these foundation sponges. the shape is perfect and they last FOREVER. $25

4. Mary Kay Eye Primer: this stuff will ensure that the nasty crease you get after a long day at work doesn't exist. and bonus it also lasts forever, a little goes a long way $14

5. Renewal Skin Oil: For those stubborn dry spots or just to have your skin feeling super hydrated this stuff will totally rock your world. I like to use it before bed so it has all night to soak in $16

6. Origins Clear Improvement: this is one my my newest obsessions. this mask is AMAZing. You can see and feel the difference after one use. Its a little pricy but totally worth it $25

7. Bombshell eyeliner: I was always a huge fan of the gel eyeliners but this just simplified everything for me. no need for a brush and i can do a super thin line or super thick and its super easy to control $16

i really do not think i could live without these basics anymore. they make make up look better, my skin look WAY better, and keep me feeling good :) what are your favorite products? 

Hope you have a simply FABulous Tuesday! 

beauty products i love right now

every girl has her go to beauty products that she loves. and lately with all of my new beauty box subscriptions I have added a couple more to my list. but lately I have been obsessed with a few key items. here are some of my favorite beauty products at the moment. and the best part there are more economical items then splurge items! 

1. Essie. Tart Deco: $8 

My new color obsession right now. this peach brings out the tan that is slowly starting to emerge.

2. Pantene Brunette Expressions conditioner:  $5.99     

In the last year or so my hair has decided to be super picky about what shampoo and conditioner is   used. I have been trying to find some sort of alternative to spending $30-40 bucks for the good stuff. After testing out every variety. The only one that my hair seems to like is this stuff. It hates the regular Pantene but this brunette expressions is amazing and my hair has never looked so vibrant! 

                 

3. Julep Sicilian Orange Foot Soak: $26

With summer right around the corner and living in sandals this is a must for the summer. Your feet
will love you for such amazingness. And it smells like heaven! I was so excited it was in my Julep Maven box last month! 

4: Secret Scent Expressions- Cocoa Butter Kiss: $5.25

To be honest i  only bought this product because there was a good deal on Secret products and i loved the  scent. And i am so thankful i did. It is perfect to spray for a light airy fresh scent for those days you don't want to use your expensive perfume. 

5: Benta Berry G-1 Exfoliating Facial Cleanser: $16

My newest favorite product is this exfoliant that I received in my Birchbox last month. It seriously is amazing! And although it is a little spendy for the tiny amount you get it is well worth the cost. It seriously changes the texture of your face after one or two uses.

Do you have any favorite's? 

Hope you have a simply beautiful tuesday! 

BirchBox

A couple months ago I was introduced to Birchbox. Birchbox is an online beauty store with a twist. There are all sorts of amazing products that you can buy. However, Birchbox is known for the brillant concept of selling sample boxes for a low monthly rate of 10 bucks! Let me explain. $10 = 4 to 5 high end make-up or beauty samples each month. I mean who really wants to buy a product online without trying it first. Well this allows you to do just that. When i heard about the concept i jumped at the opportunity to sign up. I had to wait about a month for my invite but I got one and received my first box last weekend. I was so excited. The packaging of course was adorable! And I loved my first months samples! Here is what I got!

1. BENTA BERRY G-1 exfoliating facial cleanser 

2. Kahina Giving Beauity Argan Oil

3. Kahina Giving Beauty Facial Lotion

4. Yes to Blueberries Brightening Facial Towelettes

5. Wonderstruck Taylor Swift

6. Pur Minerals 4-in-1 Mineral Tinted Moisturizer 

Not bad for my first box! Not going to lie I was a little sad I didn't get a nail polish. Just because I love nail polish but maybe next month! And I LOVE the cleansing towelettes! Would totally buy them again. And the best part is that if I do want to purchase any of these products it will ship for free! a nice little bonus. Birchbox also has a reward system. The money you spend on boxes or in the store equals points that you can later use in the store as credit! Basically its a pretty fun little box totally worth the 10 bucks. You should join. Click here to join under me so you will get an invite faster! 

Hope everyone has a simply wonderful Thursday!