Showing posts with label st. ives. Show all posts
Showing posts with label st. ives. Show all posts

Friday, October 18, 2013

my beauty faves...


i share many products that i enjoy and grow to love with you here in BGM. and while i have nothing against this {that's the point of keeping this blog after all}, i've realized that the majority of the recent product reviews have been that of products sent to me by the brands.

one thing i don't want is for you to think is that i never buy anything {so not the case}! i buy many products. in fact, now that my daughter is 13 {and quite the budding makeup and hair aficionado if i do say so myself}, i've discovered and purchased items i wouldn't normally consider {so fun!}. i've also enjoyed introducing her to my classic must-haves.

unfortunately, when it comes to reviews, it's those products that always seem to get put on the back burner! so, i'm making it my goal to share my thoughts about those goodies more often...

:)

all of this is to say, i'm here today to share my love for the products i use every day.

my must-haves.

my i'd-be-devastated-if-they-stopped-making-this items...
you have those, right? of course you do! well...these are mine.

take a look...

St Ives Naturally Indulgent Lotion ~ Coconut Milk & Orchid Extract
a simply splendid lotion; from the smell to the fact that it leaves my skin moisturized beautifully without feeling heavy or sticky, i used this beauty year round.


Anastasia Perfect Brow Pencil ~ Soft Brown
i visited the brow salon years ago and was introduced to the range of fabulous products. from tweezers to an amazing brow gel, i love this line. the pencil, however is one i grab most often since it's so easy and the color is perfect. for a natural everyday look it's a great shade for everyone, regardless of hair color.

MAC lip pencil ~ Spice
a makeup bag must-have for many beauty girls, i'm sure. this neutral lip liner is fabulous because it works with any shade of lipstick you want to wear, and is even fine to wear on its own.

MAC Pressed Blot Powder ~ Dark
love, love, love this powder! it's great as a foundation setter, but is at its best when it does its main job ~ combating shine without adding additional color.


Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Makeup ~ 5W1 Bronze
i don't know how to describe my absolute love for this foundation. it will always be the one i go back to. it covers every imperfection, flaw and discoloration with ease, leaving my skin with an amazing finish and it feels like i'm wearing nothing at all.


L'Oreal True Match BlushApricot Kiss
i've been using this amazing peachy-pink shade for years and i haven't grown tired of it it the least. it has just the right amount of shimmer to always gives me a fresh glow and makes me feel so pretty.


Neutrogena Gentle One Step Makeup Cleanser
sensational for removing makeup {even long-wearing products} and is so gentle. no stinging to my eyes and a little goes a long way.

Neutrogena Gentle Makeup Remover Towelettes
i love how effective these towelettes are at taking off my makeup. like the cleanser i've never experienced irritation or eye sting from these.


tell me: what are your go-to, must-haves-no-matter-what-new-product-comes-along products? 


pics taken by me :)

Friday, August 8, 2008

my favorite drugstore beauty buys 8.8.08


the olympics begin today! aren't you excited? i know i am!



a few other things i am excited about are some amazing drugstore beauty buys! a couple of the items are new to me, but they have already stolen my heart. let's get to it, shall we?






St. Ives Mineral Therapy Advanced Body Moisturizer is my new favorite body lotion! i bought this because the store was out of my other lotion, and i though, "why not?". this lotion didn't disappoint. it is creamy and smooth, absorbs beautifully and never leaves my skin greasy. i still love my other St. Ives lotions, but this one will definitely be staying around for awhile...

Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Leave-In Split End Protector is also a new product to me. the raspberry-like smell is amazing, i must say. i don't like to eat raspberries, but the smell of them is fabulous! this product not only helps long hair stay strong by adding moisture, but leaves it silky and shiny looking.

Garnier Fructis Style Brilliantine Shine Wet Shine Gel is not a product i use on my own hair, but i love it for styling my son's hair. he inherited my thickness, but my husband's stick-straightness, so he needs a gel to keep his hair under control. this gel works fabulously on my five year old guy, who loves to run around all day and doesn't stop until the day is done!




i hope you have a fabulous weekend!


xo

photo taken by me :)

Friday, July 25, 2008

my favorite drugstore beauty buys 7.25.08

friday, friday...aren't you glad it's friday?

Dove Cream Oil Body Wash is a fabulous way to moisturize your skin. i picked this up last week, and after i used it, i actually forgot to put on lotion because it left my skin feeling so soft!

Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Cracked Heel Treatment is the best formula i have ever used for my dry feet! plus, it has no strong odor, which is always a good thing to me.

Revlon Custom Creations Spf 15 gives you two shades of foundation that can be blended to your perfect shade. just adjust the dial to the number that is the closest match to your skin, and if it is too light or dark, just adjust. it's fabulous!


this week, i didn't choose a reader, rather i asked my daughter to contribute her thoughts on her favorite beauty items (keep in mind she's eight). here's what she chose:

Rolly Lip Smackers in Strawberry and Cotton Candy "smell and taste really good and make my lips look pretty."

CoverGirl Boundless Color nail polish "is fun to wear, and i like the sparkles!"

St. Ives Whipped Silk Intense Body Moisturizer "is what i have to use everyday because my skin gets really dry. it keeps my skin soft..."

isn't she sweet? a little beauty expert in the making...

i hope everyone has a fabulous weekend! can you believe it's the last one of july?


xo

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Tuesday, March 18, 2008

24 hour moisture


St. Ives, in my opinion, creates some of the best beauty care products. the always celebrated apricot scrub is in every beauty girl's collection of must-haves. i have used many of their lotions in past years, and have never been dissatisfied.

24-Hour Moisture Advanced Therapy Lotion works to not only to replenish moisture, but to retain it all day. whether or not it actually moisturizes for 24 hours is still a mystery to me. this is do to the fact that i apply it once in the morning and once at night before bed (when skin is most receptive to moisture). i also apply it to my children's skin, as they, too have extremely dry skin. i love the fact that this product is non-greasy, absorbs quickly and retails for less than $4. this formula has no heavy fragrance, so it doesn't interfere with any other fragrance you might want to wear.


i really enjoy this lotion, the weather is still cool and dry, and for around $4, it's worth a try!

xo