Heaven Is A Shea Butter

Skin care is very important to me, maintaining my youthful appearance means a lot. I love taking care of my skin and applying products that I know will do just that. I have nothing to bad to say about this organic Shea butter in its natural state, I am in love with it. 

I see many Shea butters in the stores in containers and I see that the product is yellow, which doesn't bother me because I know that is great for the skin but I also notice that it gets hard very quickly. I was very happy to receive the Shea Butter by Beauty By Shea. The packaging was very sleek to be in a bag but it was a resealable bag and the product is a ivory color. I love raw Shea butter because there is so much that can be done with it. I personally like to leave it the way it is or mix it with a bit of coconut oil for the perfect smooth after bath/shower experience. 

This 8oz container will last a long time because a little does go a long way. 

Beauty And The Sponge

My Konkac Sponge Bamboo Charcoal Facial Sponge 

I'm a sucker for any product that is great for the skin. When I first received the product it reminded me of a beauty blender lol but when I wet it, it became this soft sponge. I washed my face in circular movements and wonder if I was doing it correctly but I instantly saw that my skin was being exfoliated in a different kind of way. Three days later I have noticed soft glowing skin that feels smooth and soft to the touch. There are so many added healthy benefits that I am in love with like the Bamboo Charcoal... Charcoal is highly absorbant and it penetrates deeply into pores to draw out impurities and toxins. Refines texture and it encourages skin renewal, leaving my skin smooth and refreshed. I love that this sponge is handmade and biodegradable and can be composted after use. This sponge is amazing and it's so good for my skin!! 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Olay Total Effects CC Cream

Review coming soon 

Best Smelling Vitamin C Serum- Valentia Even Glow Serum

I have an extensive skin regimen because I know the importance of taking care of my skin and my body. I make sure to remove all traces of makeup each night. This is key in keeping the face clear of blackheads, pimples and breakouts. 

I was extremely happy to receive Even glow vitamin C Serum!! What drew me in to this product was the reviews that I read. I currently own a serum and I am not in love with it, the smell is horrible!! Needless to say I was estactic  when I read the reviews on Even Glow Serum by VaLentia. Every customer made a point to say that this product smelled amazing!!! Sure enough when I received it, the first thing I did was smell it! Unlike other vitamin serums this one smell lovely and doesn't smell like "old oranges"

I was also in love to know that this product contains no alcohol and is pharaben free... Did I mention that it smells amazing!!! I have since threw that other product out!!! 

VaLentia Even Glow serum arrived beautifully packaged with it's sleek white and gold trimmed packaging and it doesn't look half bad sitting on my vanity. This product is non sticky, compared to my previous one and it's not watery. Im glad that I was able to compare the two and I'm able to give an honest review!

This product contains 20% Vitamin C and I have noticed that sun kisses glow to my skin since using. I have included this product in my nightly and daily skin regimen and I wouldn't did in the garbage if you paid me too! 

I am highly impressed with this serum not only because of the smell not that doesn't help but I love that there are so many other helpful and superior ingredients are included in this serum. Organic Rosehip Oil, Organic Sea buckthorn oil, green tea extract and my favorite Resistem (plant stem cells)... Umm hello!! Yes!!! All these lovely ingredients in one bottle! 

Now I don't have any dark spots maybe one from a pimple I popped earlier in the month (don't judge me) but I can even see that slowly leaving with the help of this vitamin c serum. Now I have huge pores on my cheek area, and I have noticed a reduction in those as well. I actually stumbled upon that quality on accident when I couldn't find and still can't find my pore reducer primer. It's ok because this Even Glow serum is doing an amazing job.  

I like to apply this right before I moisturize, I apply it and let it sit in while I fill in my eyebrows. I don't find it to be oily and it absorbs into the skin effortlessly!! Another star....

All in all this product gets a 10 out of 10 stars from me. A beautiful bottle of sun glow!!! I love it!! 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Beautiful Makeup Application Begins with Proper Skin Care

As a makeup artist and makeup fanatic, the most important step in makeup application is skincare. I find that makeup needs a proper canvas before application, just like an artist needs a clean canvas before painting.

I have an extensive skin regimen because I know the importance of taking care of my skin and my body. I make sure to remove all traces of makeup each night. This is key in keeping the face clear of blackheads, pimples and breakouts. 

I start out with my nightly face cleansing routine. I wet my face with luke warm water and begin with a face wash that has organic ingredients. Once washed, I rinse with cold water. Rinsing in cold water is important because it closes the pores up. Now from here depending on the day of the week I exfoliate my face with a facial scrub. This removes all the nasty particles that are underneath the skin. I love doing this because it gets my face really clean. I follow again by rinsing the face with cool water. After exfoliating, depending on the week I apply and organic mask. I follow the directions and rinse afterwards. As a finisher I tone my skin with Witch Hazel which is amazing and apply my moisturizers. It's also important to use an under eye cream as a precaution to undereye wrinkles. 

In the mornings my routine is just washing, toning and applying a moisturizer. After that I apply my makeup and I am ready to go!!! 

Everyone has different skin and it's important to know what skin type you are so that you can proplerly apply products that fit you best.

To Be Continued.........

Drug Store foundation vs. High End

I am the queen of bargain. I love a bargain especially a good one. I feel that when it comes to makeup you don't have to go for the higher version because there are really good drug store comparisons.


The two foundations that I want to compare are Mac studio fix and Maybelline fit me foundation. I own both and am shocked at how they are very similar in quality.


Mac is a well know cosmetic company and they have excellent quality products, a little on the pricey side but very well worth the money. Mac has a few brands of foundation, but I prefer the Studio Fix Fluid  brand because out of all the foundation this brand is the cheapest at 27.00. A modern foundation that combines a natural matt finish and medium build-able coverage with sunscreen.


I was in Walmart the other day shopping for a drugstore foundation and decided on the Maybelline Fit Me foundation. I like that this brand has colors that fit women of color. The particular collection has a powder, concealer, blush and bronzer to fit your complexion when matched. Speaking of matching, its extremely easy to find your correct color selection as well. Walmart cost for the foundation is 4.84


I compared the two foundations and I find that the coverage of the two foundations are about the same. I love the coverage and find that each foundation is a light to medium coverage. However, the cost has a major difference.



If you stay tuned to my youtube channel, Ill have a full detail review on the Maybelline Fit Me Foundation.
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Maybelline Fit Me Foundation (355 Coconut)

Mac Studio Fix Foundation ( NW 45)

Side by side comparison



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