Nail Polish Haul!!

Walmart, Dollar store and Nordstrom Rack Haul

KleanColor (?) - Picked this up from a Dollar store, had no color label :( A dark, metallic, black blue.

KleanColor (Melon) - Neon Coral

Sinful Colors (Love Nails) - Metallic Turquoise

Pure Ice (Home Run) - Minty Pastel Green

Pure Ice (Feisty) - Pastel Hot Purple/Pink

OPI (Every Month is Oktoberfest) - Black Purple with Red Metallic

L.A. Girl Dotting Tool Set:

Thats it! I got some other makeup items too but they were for a birthday gift for a friend so i didn't include them. You will soon see a NOTD of Pure Ice Home Run, one of my favs of this haul!

<3 Rachel 

My First Blog Award!

Thanks so much to Renee and Erika from All Glitzed Up who was super awesome and nominated me for a Liebster Award!  The Liebster Award is given to new bloggers with less than 200 followers. I never had thought about a blog award until this. Thanks!

These are the Rules:

1. The recipient must post 11 fun facts about themselves 
2. The recipient must also answer 11 questions created by the award giver.
3. The recipient must give the award to 11 new bloggers with less than 200 followers and post 11 questions for them to answer
4. These 11 bloggers must be told they have been given the award
5. They will in turn pass the award on to 11 new bloggers of their choice (no tagging back the award giver) 

Woo hoo! Ok, here we go, 11 facts about me:

1. I have lived in 3 different countries
2. I am trilangual. I speak English, Spanish and Thai
3. I am a Michigander!
4. I am currently in my senior year in Highschool - Loving it!
5. I like to dress casual but my wardrobe since living in Thailand has turned slightly vintage
6. I am Christian
7. I wear glasses on a regular basis
8. I hate the cold :( And i live in Michigan
9. I'm not too fond of snow either
10. I lived in Mexico for 3 years and Thailand as an exchange student for 1 year
11. I am involved in Powder Puff, Tennis and Diversity Club in my school and I am in most of our schools bands including: Marching Band, Symphony Orchestra, Pit Orchestra and Jazz Band. I play the trumpet :)

Now for Renee and Erika's questions!

1. What fashion trend are you currently loving? Toms shoes!
2. Why do you wear makeup? Because I think its fun and artistic and it helps me express myself.
3. What eyeshadow look/combo is your favorite? Brown winged cream eyeliner and black mascara with my lower lashline rimmed with white.
4. What is your least favorite cosmetics brand and why? Umm...Id say Neutrogena because they have never even made an effort to make makeup for any person of color AND none of their skin care has ever done anything for my skin.
5. What was your most recent splurge? Not been splurging lately, do college apps count? those are expencive!
6. What was your most recent bargain? Um, $1 for L.A. Colors cosmetics at my BSS Store :)
7. What fashion trend do you like but are afraid to try? I don't do bold lips.
8. How often do you shop? On the weekends
9. What makeup do you never use? Highlighter even though i think i love it and Foundation. I never use foundation.
10. What makeup can't you live without? Concealer
11. What makeup can't you live without? Lip gloss

The bloggers I am awarding:

1. http://www.makingsofdreek.com/

2. http://rosebeautyify.blogspot.com/

3. http://afroellemag.blogspot.com/

4. http://thatsnay.blogspot.com/

5. http://mikichigo.blogspot.com/

6. http://luvlifebeauty.wordpress.com

7. http://theurbansweetheart.blogspot.com

8. http://www.blaquepearl.com

9. http://imaginarymi.blogspot.com/

10. http://laurasummerbeauty.blogspot.com

11. http://michelaismyname.blogspot.com

Well, I think thats it! I will be notifying the bloggers I have awarded! :)

<3 Rachel

Review: Ruby Kisses Jellicious Mouth Watering Gloss!

Ruby Kisses is a new brand that I've been seeing a lot of at my beauty supply stores! I haven't seen many reviews on their products, so I've been trying them out on my own :)

Ruby Kisses Jellicious Mouth Watering Gloss - Cotton Candy

 I do like this gloss as a basic gloss to keep in my car or my backpack, but its not going to do much for the color of your lips which is what I generally like lip glosses to do. Also, I tend to like a stickier consistency because it lasts so much longer. What attracted me to this was the packaging...it was just so appealing!

If they meant candy when they said Mouth Watering... they go it. This stuff is SO sweet.. sweeter than the Liplicous ones even! And it really didn't taste like cotton candy...it was just sweet, but it was very moisturizing for my lips.

Pros:

Nice scent

Super cute packaging

Mango butter and Acai Berry Infused (don't ask me what that means)

Moisturizing

Cons:

Very sweet flavor

Not long lasting

Sheerer than I expected

Swatches:

I do like this gloss but I'm not sure its one that I would repurchase. I like a gloss with some color. In the tube it looked like it would have some but it did not. This is my least favorite of the Ruby Kisses products that I have tried.

Rachel

My Current Skin Care

      I try to keep my skin care as natural as possible as to not get my skin used to harsh products. My skin is sensitive to fragrance. I'll get small bumps around my nose and if I have a reaction to a product then I get red bumps around my mouth and forehead area between my brows. My skin is neither excessively dry or oily and its rare that I get a pimple. 

 I am always getting compliments on the clarity of my skin! I am very thankful for it.

Heres a peek at what I like and what I feel works for my skin!! 

Simple Moisturizing Facial Wash: Recently began using this after a fail with the Aveeno Clear Complexion Foam Cleanser (didn't clean my face, caused breakouts, VERY fragranced) and after using the Boots 7 Which Hazel and Tea Tree Foam cleanser. I loved that Boots cleanser but I can only find it in Thailand :(
This wash cleans my skin without drying it out. I love that its so gentle! The packaging is my only complaint. The product seems to be spilling even when closed? We'll see.

Arabic Store Rose Water: My mom came across this rose water at some Arabic store somewhere and picked it up for me as she knows I use this as a toner! I love it. Its just like any other rose water I've used except the bottle is glass and I kinda like that! Rosewater is very gentle and works great as a toner for my skin, not to mention it smells awesomee :D

Simple Hydrating Moisturizer: I am really liking this moisturizer that I have began using after using Biore's SPF 30 Moisturizer all summer. This one doesn't have SPF but I feel like as winter is coming along I don't need all that SPF. Its a very light moisturizer. Almost gel-like, seems tacky as its drying, but leaves my face super smooth~!!

Original Noxema: When I feel like my skin is struggling after using a product that reacted harshly with my skin, I reach for this. Big, inexpensive, and lasts forever. It cleanses and leaves my skin moisturized, like an oil cleanser :)

St. Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Invigorating Scrub: My favorite for expholating my skin. I like to mix it with the Noxema to reduce the harshness of the scrub and after my skin looks radiant and smooth :)

Epielle Green Tea Cleaning Tissues: Thank the Lord for Big Lots! This is where I buy my makeup removing cloths. They have Aloe, Cucumber and Green Tea in a small (30 count) size and a large (60 count) size. The Green Tea ones are my favorite and yes, I have tried them all :) They remove my makeup well and don't irritate my skin!

Grape Seed Oil: For night time moisture and eye makeup removal this is a favorite! Removes mascara and eyeliner and all that waterproof stuff in an instant!
 I'll put this over the area that I need it, massage it in and use my makeup wipes to remove the oil. Then I'll go wash my face and I'm done!


I make sure to make sure that all my makeup is removed. That might be my biggest skin care secret. Take the time to remove all your makeup - your skin will love you!

Rachel

A preview of my Senior Pictures!!! No foundation ... just clear skin :)

Haul! Lee Beauty, Target and Sally Beauty and Big Lots!

Haul from last week. Really enjoying the things I got :)

 Maybeline Mega Plush Mascara
Elf Tinted Lip Balm SPF 15 - Rose

 Aveeno Clear Complexion Cleanser
Makeup Remover Wipes from Big Lots

Silk Elements Mega Silk conditioning and heat protecting spray
Africas Best Braid Spray and Conditioner (great for lightweight leave in conditioner)
Olive Oil Thermal Protect and shine

Thanks! Let me know any reviews you'd like to see!

Rachel

MAC Select Coverup Concealer - NC 45

MAC Select Cover-up Concealer: NC 45

My favorite concealer up to date is definitely this concealer. I was matched at the Mac store for NC 45. When the the guy tried it on me it was perfect! I loved the shade, i loved the coverage and I loved the feel. I may have been a little over excited with this being my first MAC concealer purchase, but hey ;) 

I must say though, I am never going to the MAC counter again. The store is fine its just the counter. I feel like they treated me badly because of my age (i'm 16 and I will be 17 in one month!) So, skip them. I'm going to the store from now on.

I have been able to use this product in multiple ways:

 - As a concealer under my eyes applied with a pointed blending brush,

 - mixed with my moisturizer as a tinted moisturizer

 -  mixed with my primer as a tinted primer 

 - and on blemishes. 

Favorite use? Undereyes!

~$18 for .33 FL OZ

This has become an everyday product for me for under my eyes. It also covers blemishes well but thank God i haven't had any in a while! I use the Sonia Kashuk pointed blending brush to blend it over the under eye area and it has been nothing but perfect. It also applies just fine with my fingers. It dries to a more matte finish and stays put! Ive been using this for a good 2 weeks now and even without being set with powder it doesn't crease and it stays put!

 One small drop goes a longgg way!

 *blended out slightly

 *blended out completely! Looks just like skin!

**UPDATE: One thing I might say is that this concealer might be drying for those who have dry skin around their eyes and if you are trying to cover a flaky blemish or the area of skin covered is dry, it will not hesitate to accentuate the dryness. Make sure you moisturize first!

I love, love, love this concealer, I plan to try other Mac concealers in the future, but I think my next mac purchase will be a lipstick!

Thanks for stopping by!

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<3 Rachel

NYC Matte Me crazy Polish!

Looking for a great, inexpensive matte polish? Check this out!

Rachel