Drugstore Products I Can't Live Without: Makeup Edition

Sure I have a ton of hair product faves, but of course, I have makeup must-haves too! Here are a few products that you can get at your local drugstore that if you try, I'm sure you'll love!

Baby Lips is the silkiest of lip glosses. My fave coworker, Sam, introduced me to it and now I'm an addict. I put it on and wear it alone or under my lipstick. It has the perfect amount of shine.

Milani Baked Blush is my NARS alternative. The best color is Coralina (comparable to NARS Torrid). Give it a go!

Revlon ColorStay liquid liner is a product I've been using for years. The felt tip end makes it easy to make a nice, clean line. For the cat eye look, this is a must!

L'Oreal Telescopic mascara is THE product that I depend on. I find it to be better than Benefit's They're Real...and THAT'S saying something.

Revlon ColorStay concealer makes my dark under eye circles vanish. The sponge tip helps with easy application and it doesn't come out too quickly so it's manageable. If I didn't use this, I'd look like a zombie.

Rimmel Stay Matte powder (I use the translucent shade) is another keeper. After I apply my concealer and foundation, I dust this lightly on my entire face, focusing on my t-zone and under my eyes to lock in the concealer. Next up, bronzer! This powder is good for touch ups throughout the day to downplay oil and shine. 

Drugstore Products I Can't Live Without: Hair Edition

I've been growing my hair out for what seems like decades. It's like a whole new world. So maybe options! Every morning I have a series of thoughts..."Curls? Straight? Curly pony? Top knot? Braid? Craaaap. I'm shaving it off. Britney Spears did it." With long hair comes a bit of maintenance. I do believe in the occasional splurge but I'm here to tell you there are some fab products hiding at your local CVS, Walgreens, Target, etc. I'm here to save you the time and money and tell you exactly what to snatch up.

This Dove shampoo and condition with pure oil is LIFE CHANGING. Not only is the scent blissful but it makes you hair so soft. It feels like silk after just the shampoo, pre-conditioner. That's a winner in my book.

It's a 10 ...well, I'd be surprised if you haven't heard of it. It's truly a miracle. It's performs 10 duties...volume, shine, detangling, etc. What's not to love here?

This L'Oreal hairspray is perhaps more than Tresemme or a Pantene hairspray but...Rachel Zoe uses it. It's a classic, it does some heavy duty holding and has a scent that I'm crazy about.

Shower caps...sure make you look like a granny instantly but hey, they work. My hair made a 180 when I stopped washing it so often. I try to keep it down to 2-3 times a week. This cuts down on the drying, styling and overall stripping of my hair's natural oils. Another tip? Air dry those locks! I haven't used a hair dryer in over a month and a half and can tell a big difference.

Suave Keratin Dry Shampoo - this is my main secret. As I mentioned, since I don't wash my hair as much these days, dry shampoo is essential. This particular kind is under $3 and smells AH-MAZING! Spray at your roots and brush out your hair. I spray a little before bed and when I wake up. Give it a go!

This Organix oil is the perfect product for post shower wet locks. It smells heavenly and soaks into your hair easily. I only put this product on the bottom 3-4 inches of my hair and only use about a drop the size of a quarter. Always go for less first...you don't want to end up over doing it and having to rewash your hair (my worst nightmare).

Enjoy these drugstore products - less fancy but major bang for your buck! Happy shopping!

Must Be Magic

One of my favorite beauty products right now is this L'Oreal Magic BB Cream. This product comes out of the tube white and then glides on to your skin while transforming into a shade of your choice (I wear medium). It's very light and doesn't look caked on. I top this product with a little powder for daytime. 

Oil Does The Body Good

I used to be terrified of oil. Why would I want to add oil to my skin, hair, face, etc? Well, I'm on board and I'm preaching to the world. I started with sunscreen oil from L'Oreal, which not only has a lovely light scent but isn't the typical heavy oil. It protects you from the sun's rays AND nourishes your skin. Next, I moved on to hair oil. My girlfriend, Sarah, was hooked on Moroccan Oil in college and I was always obsessed with the scent. Now, I have my own fixation with it. Facial oils doesn't seem like something I'd love but Josie Maran's facial argan oil is a game-changer.
From top left, clockwise:
Love Boo Boo Massage Oil
Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Oil 
B The Eyebrows Experts Nourishing Brow Oil
Moroccan Oil Treatment Light 
Fig + Yarrow Bath and Body Oil
Free Spirit Perfume Oil 
Josie Maran 100 Percent Pure Argan Oil
L'Oreal Paris Sublime Sunscreen Oil 

Endless Red

LOVE LOVE LOVE this red lip stain from L'Oreal (Colour Riche Wet Shine Stain)! I was surprised to open this tube and find a wand...I was expecting traditional lipstick. This stain isn't too intense but does give your lips a pretty, glossy red tint. The teardrop-shaped applicator is by far the best for applying a lip product...perfectly hugging the curves of your top lip. I would highly recommend this product! 

Orange You Glad You're So Fabulous?

Orange is everything right now. From your fingertips to your hair clips to your wedges. Such a brilliant color for perfectly bronzed summer skin.
Vase: Crate & Barrel  Necklace: Ruby & Pearls  Earrings: Ruby & Pearls  Polish: L'Oreal, Essie, Essie
Blush: L'Oreal  Hair Clip: Sally's Beauty

Pregaming Wrinkles

In my amazing package of goodies from L'Oreal, I found something I was extremely excited about...anti-aging products. While I may be in my 20's, I want to do whatever I can to prevent wrinkles so I don't look like a bag of bones and wrinkles when I am a bit "wiser". I've been using these products twice a day (once before work and once before bed). The Revitalift for eyes is intended to not only help with dark circles, but also to fight the fine lines that accumulate around women's eyes. The concentrated serum is my favorite product of the three. It feels like silk when you apply it to your face. Who wouldn't like that? The moisturizer (in the jar) is a daily must. Overall, after over two weeks of using this line, my skin feels smoother and softer. I also think my dark under eye circles are not quite as dark. Mission "Pregame Wrinkles" accomplished.

Telescopic? Totes.

After hearing my coworkers raving about eyelash extensions - something that I'd love to try (if it wasn't going to cost me hundreds) - I have been trying to find the perfect mascara...a mascara that would give me a little more pow! So, how delighted was I when I found two new L'Oreal mascaras to try in my product package last week? Over the moon, sugar. I've tried the one above, Telescopic Shocking Extension. I'll admit...I'm a little hesitant about all of these new, funky brushes. I'm old school about my brushes...like my typical bristles. However, this one won me over. This product gave me the length I was looking for. I even had someone comment on my lengthy lashes today - boom. 

Hella Hydration

As part of my L'Oreal package of goodies, I received these three Power Moisture products. I'm always hesitant about using cheaper shampoos or conditioners because as someone who some would say "over-processes" their hair, you have to be sensitive when selecting products. However, not only did the shampoo and conditioner above smell heavenly, but it also left my hair feeling soft post-shower. In addition, I tried the mask (to the left) for the first time tonight and loved it! While the mask calls for only a 3-5 minute saturation time, I left it on my hair for an hour (so sue me) and after showering, I'd say it's safe to say my hair appreciated the extra 55 minutes of love. If you are looking for a less expensive line up to add to your hair product rotation, these have my blessings. 

Red Fatale

For my first L'Oreal product review, I of course opted for the red lipstick first. This fun rouge product is call Infallible and was amazing! It stayed on really well throughout the work day and went on smoothly. It had enough moisture but didn't look glossy (which I don't like in a lipstick - just a personal preference). I only had to reapply this once the entire day - talk about a miracle. I would absolutely recommend this line of lipstick and I can't wait to try this same product in more colors! Cheers to the ever-fabulous red lip!

Lost in L'Oreal

Receiving a massive box of free L'Oreal treats to try out - basically Christmas morning for a girl like me. Thank you to Allie who sent me these fabulous products to test and review! Ranging from hair masks to lipsticks to spring polishes, Allie sent me so many fun new products. Keep an eye out for product reviews so you know if these are products you'd want to try.

Work it at Work

Just because you are going to work, doesn't mean you can't wear work-appropriate, pretty makeup. To get my everyday look, I start by filling in my eyebrows with Ulta's brow pencil in warm brown. Next, I apply eyelid primer to entire eyelid. Once my lids are primed, I use e.l.f. Golden Bronzer (comes with four shades and doubles as eye shadow), placing the lightest champagne hue in the inner corners of my eyes and on my brow bone. I then apply a medium brown shadow to the majority of my eyelid, adding a dark chocolate brown to the crease and outer area (I use L'Oreal's Wear Infinite Studio Secrets in Rose Fields). Using a Q-tip, smudge that same dark chocolate brown along your bottom lashes instead of liner. Finish up with liquid liner (my favorite is Revlon Colorstay Liquid Eye Pen in Black) and a few coats of mascara (I mix Bad Gal and Maybelline's Colossal Volum' Express). This look is subtle enough to pair with a bold lipstick or keep it low-key with gloss. 

L'Oreal Love

I have been screaming from the rooftops about this hairspray since I came out of the womb. Finally, someone else recognizes. Elnett is the MVP of hairsprays. I don't know if it's the chic gold can or the way it man-handles my hair, but I don't love this hairspray...I'm IN LOVE with it. Celeb hairstylists swear by it and so do I. Buy it. Spray it. Love it.