Monthly Archives: July 2015

Prime Time

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Benefit’s Stay Don’t Stray Eyeshadow Primer has been my go to lately for eyeshadow application and under eye concealer. I have been using this brand for about 2 years now and highly recommend it for a few reasons. It’s $26 but lasts a very long time, and I have not had any issues with it drying out. I have also found that this primer, compared to others I have used (Urban Decay and Laura Mercier) really helps your eye shadow stick without any fallout into your eye lid creases (one of my biggest pet peeves)! It also gets 4/5 stars on both Ulta and Sephora’s websites. Another “benefit” (see what i did there?) is that the formula contains sodium hyaluronate which is known to hydrate, and vitamins C & E known to help fight signs of aging. This makes it a great concealer because it helps control those under eye baggies and creates a “well rested” appearance.

If you’re not ready to commit, take a look in the check out line at Sephora. They usually have smaller samples of it and it’s a great way to test it out!

Dry Shampoo Favorites

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Happy Monday! I can barely keep my head up after having such a fun July 4th weekend. I was in desperate need of this product this morning so thought it would be fitting to discuss it today. Above are my two favorites, Moroccan Oil Dry Shampoo which just launched this year, and an old classic, Tresemme Fresh Start Dry Shampoo. The price points on these are very different (Moroccan Oil- $26 and Tresemme-$5) and to be honest, I think they work about the same. Both do a good job of adding volume and eliminating oil and odor, which are the 3 key ingredients to a good dry shampoo. The differences between the two are that the Moroccan Oil provides UV protection, and comes in two different formulas for dark or light toned hair. Plus, it has that incredible “just left the salon” scent to it, which is why I purchased it to begin with. The Tresemme has a fresh scent, but not quite as powerful as the Moroccan Oil and it does not provide UV protection for your hair. I have tried a variety of drugstore brands along with pricier brands and for me, these two are the winners of each category.