Beauty

MAKEUP & SKINCARE PRODUCTS I'M USING DURING PREGNANCY



Let me just say, WOW. I had no idea how many products I was going to need to switch out while I was pregnant. I knew there were foods & drinks that I wasn't supposed to have (goodbye hotdogs & sushi) but once I found out I was pregnant, I did a deeper dive into my skincare products and was surprised at how many of my products had ingredients that could be harmful to baby. 

Reminder, I am NOT a doctor. All of this info came from research that I did personally.

SKINCARE

Sunscreen: Pre Pregnancy, I used Sun Bum sunscreens pretty regularly. Finding a safe sunscreen that's wasn't a 'chemical' sunscreen was one of the top two hardest products to find this summer. I ended up ordering Blue Lizard sunscreen which is a mineral sunscreen and actually like it a lot. I think I'll continue to use it post pregnancy.

Facial Sunscreen: I had been using Tula's daily sunscreen but stopped since pregnancy. I switched to using an Acure day cream with SPF 30.

Self Tanner: I'm not using self tanner right now :( but before pregnancy I loved Isles of Paradise drops on my face & Jergen's Wet Skin Moisturizer on my body. I can't wait to use them again!

Belly Oil: I was gifted Hatch Collection's belly oil by my aunt early in my pregnancy and have religiously used it every night. I love how moisturizing but lightweight it is. 

Body Lotion: Also from Hatch Collection, I've been using their Down Girl lotion. It's intended for your legs & feet to help combat swelling but I've been using it wherever I have dry skin. It has a nice minty scent and a cooling feeling.

Daily Moisturizer: I am continuing to use Tula's Hydrating Day & Night Cream. It's my favorite skincare product right now so I was really glad I didn't have to give it up.

Night Cream: I am continuing to use & love Acure Brightening Night Cream.

Makeup Remover Wipes: Acure Micellar Water Towelettes. They are the best & are so gentle on my skin! I used them before I was pregnant and will continue for the foreseeable future.

Acne Products: During my first trimester, my skin would freak and break out into a rash anytime I used ANY product on it. I truly went a number of weeks wearing zero makeup and not even washing my face because I was afraid it would flare up.  The rashes cleared up since my second trimester started and my skin has been better. I still get pimples here and there and finding a 'safe' acne treatment felt next to impossible. I finally found Belli, placed an order & have been trying it out. TBH, I don't see a much of a difference but I'm continuing to use it in case it helps my skin even out. 


MAKEUP

Foundation: I had been using Georgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation since before my wedding and love how naturally and smooth it applies. It's a no-no for pregnancy though, so I've stopped using. In fact, since I'm home so much, I've stopped using foundation altogether. 

Concealer: I am continuing to use Maybelline's Instant Age Rewind Concealer since I love the coverage and it's pregnancy safe! 

Primer: I had been using Tula Blurring Primer. I have stopped using this while pregnant.

Lip Balm: I have been using good old Vaseline to keep my lips hydrated, although I just picked up Summer Friday's lip balm and am excited to start using that.

I've read a few times that there is no need to worry about powders or wax-like products like eyeliner or mascara while you are pregnant so I haven't switched out any of those.  (The bronzer I use is by ELF Cosmetics & my mascara is Benefit's Roller Lash). Similarly, since hair products don't get absorbed into your body the way a lotion or liquid makeup would, I haven't changed any of my hair products, however I am using Yes To shampoo and conditioner which have slightly more natural ingredients than your everyday drugstore shampoo/conditioner.

Any questions or products recommendations for me?
XO
Michelle Paige
PS. Again, just want to reiterate that I made these decisions based on research that I did personally. Talk to your doctor if you're unsure if a product is right for you while pregnant. Also, while many of these products can't be used while pregnant, there are different guidelines that I'll follow while nursing. 

SPRAY TAN TIPS


Summer has come to an end but that doesn't mean you want to lose your summer glow (at least, not if you're like me - I prefer to look bronzed all year round when possible!). Colder months are the times when I really step up my spray tan/self tanner game. 


PRE SPRAY TAN:
- get your nails done first. You don't want to be soaking your hands or feet after your spray tan.
- shower, shave & exfoliate. Try to do this at least 24 hours prior to your appointment
- do not apply any makeup, lotions or deodorant
- take off all jewelry
-wear loose, dark colored color to your appointment


 POST SPRAY TAN:
- avoid taking a shower for 8-12 hours (or as directed) to let the color soak in.
-once you do shower, pat dry rather than rubbing with a towel.
-keep your skin moisturized so your color lasts as long as possible
AND if you prefer not to visit a salon for a spray tan, here are 2 at home self tanners that I LOVE:

You apply this one in the shower once you turn the water off. Simply rub small amounts all over arms/legs/chest/etc and then pat dry with a towel. It leaves you feeling non sticky with no scent and a great all over color without any streaks. This tanner is by far my favorite right now.

I love these towelettes for an easy all over tan. One wipe covers my whole body & leaves me with a great glow in just a few hours. Just be sure to wash your hands after using the wipe!


Which self tanner products do you recommend I try?

XO
Michelle Paige


A BRIGHTER, CLEANER SMILE

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Is there anything worse than waking up in the morning with bad breath? Even married, Jody makes fun of me when we wake up about how terrible my breath smells until after I brush my teeth. Because of this, giving my teeth a good brushing is the first part of my morning routine. I've been using Colgate TotalSF Advanced Whitening Toothpaste & love how fresh and clean it leaves my teeth and mouth feeling.


Colgate TotalSF has been a staple in my medicine cabinet for years now, but they have a great new breakthrough formula that fights bacteria on teeth, gums, cheeks & your tongue plus it has sensitivity relief, whitens, fights tartar, cavities, plaque and gingivitis and helps prevent bad breath! This toothpaste is doing more for my mouth than ever before and it only takes a minute of brushing to get there. I absolutely love visiting the dentist and hearing him say 'you're perfect' after checking my mouth!


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XO
Michelle Paige

COMBAT DRY SKIN WITH NIVEA

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Can you believe it's October already?? Time is seriously flying by this year! We are into fall now & I have been embracing layers, fall colors & booties already! One thing I am not looking forward to is the dry skin that comes with the colder weather.  
When it comes to beauty & wellness, it's all connected. Look good, feel good. Eat well, feel well. You get the jist ;). I recently did a haul at Rite Aid, picking up lots of my beauty & wellness essentials; did you know during October, Rite Aid is offering up to $16.50 in coupons for beauty/wellness products? How great is that? Pick up all your products with one stop! 

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While shopping, I decided to pick up NIVEA 48 hour Shea Daily Moisture Lotion & I have to tell you all, I am loving it!! My skin feels so good after applying the lotion & that soft, hydrated feeling lasts! I hate when I have to reapply every couple of hours and with this lotion, I don't have to. The NIVEA body lotions come in 3 different varieties: essentially enriched, Shea daily moisture & aloe vera. I chose to purchase the Shea daily moisture and have been using it after every shower - let me know which formula you plan to try!

Don't forget these other ways to combat dry skin and treat yourself during the fall season:

1. Manicures & Pedicures. While getting my nails done in the fall/winter months, I always ask them to exfoliate my skin and then slather it in lotion so my hands and feet are left feeling extra soft & smooth. 

2. Face Masks. Before our wedding, I became obsessed with using face masks at home at night while I was watching TV or working on my blog. I especially love the brightening and hydrating face sheets - they made such a difference in my skin and overall complexion.

How do you combat dry skin during the cooler months?

XO
Michelle Paige

GIFT GUIDE: 10 BEAUTY SETS


Today I'm sharing my 10 favorite beauty kits. I always think a beauty themed gift is a great idea because it's not something that people tend to always buy for themselves. A lot of us (me included!) just stock up on the products we know work well & don't experiment too much with new brands/products! The holidays is a great way to give friends/family the chance to try something new!


1. Sigma Beauty makeup brush set - when's the last time you replaced your makeup brushes? It's probably time to do so! Grab this set for yourself & for your most glam BFF.

2. neutral nail polish set - I love to treat myself to a manicure & pedicure, but a set this pretty might motivate me to DIY my next manicure!

3. stila liquid lipstick set - glam liquid lipstick shades that stay put all day! (under $50)

4. MAC nude lip kit - the perfect lip kit for everyday. Comes with a fun pouch!

5. beauty blender set - just like with makeup brushes, I have a feeling most of us don't replace our beauty blenders often enough. Gift a fresh set this holiday season.

6. elf cosmetics glam makeup set - my favorite budget beauty brand! You can get so many products for under $25, including this glam makeup kit!

7. dry shampoo collection - one of my favorite hair products is, hands down, dry shampoo! It refreshes my style, adds volumes & extends the time between shampoos. This collection includes 5 products to try!

8. perfume sampler set- Scent is one of the senses that can be most memorable! This perfect set comes with 17 scents - one for every occasion & memory a person can imagine!

9. face mask set - Love this gift idea for an at-home spa night! Who doesn't love a face mask?? (only $25!)

10. t3 Curling Wand - Definitely considering purchasing this curling wand for myself! It gets rave reviews & comes with extra wants for different sized waves.


XO
Michelle Paige


Time for my next giveaway!! Enter for your chance to win an ELF Cosmetics gift set! It includes a bunch of my favorite products for the holidays & beyond! Follow me on Instagram & leave a comment with your favorite EMOJI on my Instagram post (the photo above!) to be entered for the chance to win! Winner will be chosen 12/11.

UPDATED WEDDING BEAUTY ROUTINE

In addition to planning all of the wedding details for your big day, it's important to take extra good care of yourself in preparation for your big day. I have been stepping up my hair, skin & nail routines lately so that by the time our wedding rolls around next summer, I am in tip-top shape! (After all, these wedding photos will be around forever!!)

For my hair: I have been using pre treatments prior to washing my hair once a week. These treatments keep my hair super soft and shiny and tangle free. I also just got a tiny trim to rid my hair of the split ends. I plan to be more attentive about keeping up with regular trims over the next year. I have also been taking hair, skin & nails vitamins - I eat the gummy kind - so they are just as yummy as they are effective!

For my skin: I was so excited to receive this cleansing set from Clarisonic. It could not have arrived at a better time. I have been very diligent with my skincare routine and making sure to wash, treat and moisturize my face twice a day and with winter coming, it is more important than ever to take care of my skin! I love that the Clarisonic offers different brush heads to cleanse my skin - I have been using the Radiance brush head which works for all skin types but also for my sensitive skin and I love how gentle it is as I massage my face. The bristles move back and forth to remove dirt, oil and any other debris that your skin may have picked up during the day. I'm left with clean, refreshed feeling skin every time.

For my nails: I have been taking a short break from my normal gel manicures! I love, love, love having a manicure done but I hate chipped nails so I always get a gel mani. That being said, too many gel manicures in a row really wears down my nails so I have been taking the au-natural route over the last couple of weeks. It has given my nails a chance to breathe, get stronger & grow. I will probably pick back up with my gel manicures around the holidays & then take another break during the spring to prepare for the wedding in the summer!
Got any tips for me to help me get 'wedding ready'? Leave them in the comments section below!
XO
Michelle Paige
PS. For all those beauty lovers out there, keep the Clarisonic in mind as a great gift to give or get for the holidays! I know my girlfriends would LOVE to receive this set! Plus, use code HERCAMPUS to receive 15% off select devices & they have a payment plan, so for less than 63 cents a day, you or a friend can get clearer looking skin! ;)


This post was done in partnership with Clarisonic & Her Campus Media. All thoughts/opinions are my own.

MY WEEKDAY MORNING ROUTINE

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Anyone else having a case of the Mondays? It seems I am never ready for the weekend to end & the week to start (although this week I am a little excited for this particular week because I am traveling to LA on Tuesday!) Anyways, I thought I'd give you all a peek into my morning routine for today's post. I love my sleep so anything that saves me time always gets two thumbs up in my book. Read on for my weekday morning routine & the tricks I use to save time in the mornings!

7:15 am - my alarm goes off for the first time. I snooze once or twice before actually getting out of bed. 

 Save Time: If you have trouble rolling out of bed in the morning like I do, set your alarm 10-15 minutes earlier than the time that you actually want to get out of bed. This way you have time to snooze & still leave yourself enough time to get ready.


7:30 am - I crawl into the bathroom to brush my teeth, wash my face & jump in the shower to help me wake up a bit.
Save Time: Wet Skin moisturizers are my new favorite products & they really work! My skin is left feeling soft & looking healthy all day (perfect for all those dresses I've been wearing to work & on weekends!) plus they save me an extra step in the morning! I have been using Jergens® Wet Skin™ Moisturizer with Nourishing Monoi Oil & the smell is amazing, it is easy to use & doesn't leave my skin feeling sticky at all - in fact, my legs are looking better than ever!




7:45 am - Time to get dressed! To be honest, if I'm not shooting blog photos, my outfits are a little more basic. I stick to neutrals, simple shapes & patterns, etc. I am obsessed with my new white slides. I asked you all on Instagram stories if I should go with the white or the blush and while I was nervous about the white getting dirty, I'm so glad I followed your opinions are ordered the white pair. They match all of my summer outfits & are under $70!
Save Time: Choose your look the night before. Of course think about your outfit but also choose any accessories & pull them out so they are ready to go in the morning. 
8:00 am -  Hair & make up time!

 Save Time: As mentioned above, I sometimes jump in the shower in the mornings to help wake up but I always wash & pre-style my hair at night since it takes time. When I jump in the shower in the morning, I just wrap my hair up in a bun & add a shower cap. In the mornings, I am able to just touch up the front with a curling wand if needed & add some dry shampoo at the roots.
8:20 am - I head downstairs for breakfast. Depending on how much time I leave for myself, I will pop something in the toaster or just grab something out of the fridge. Also depending on time, I like to take a quick Instagram photo of my #OOTD.

 Save Time:  Have a few go-to breakfast options that don't require prep time. If I'm running low on time, I grab a banana, a breakfast bar or a hard-boiled egg.
8:32 am - That's right. At 8:32am every morning, I say 'Time to go' & head out to the train to go to work!

Dress: LOFT | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff (under $100!) | Shoes: BP via Nordstrom (under $70!)
What's your morning routine like?

 XO
Michelle Paige



This post is done in partnership with Jergens. All thoughts/opinions are my own.

LONG, THICK LASHES - NO EXTENSIONS REQUIRED

Today I'm letting you all in on a little beauty routine secret that I've been using for the last month or so: Rodan + Fields Lash Boost Serum! I am really lucky to have long lashes but they lack volume & at times seem to be scarce. I had contemplated getting eyelash extensions or a lash lift, but every time I read about them, it seems like a lot of money and a lot of upkeep. 

with mascara

no mascara
When I heard about the brand Rodan + Fields, started by the doctors behind Proactiv, I was instantly interested! They now have a skincare line that focuses on using the right ingredients with the right formula in the right order for your skin! Since I am currently pretty happy with my skincare routine (although I did try the micro dermabrasion paste to exfoliate my skin!), I decided to see what additional products the brand offered! 

As soon as I came across the lash boost, I knew I had to try it! It was so easy to use - simply apply a bit of the serum on your upper lash line before bed every night. It didn't sting my eyes & dried really quickly so I barely even felt the serum after application! 

the most surprising change to me was how long my lower lashes got! 

my eyes look so creepy here, but you can really tell how long my lashes are! I need to use a Q-Tip to wipe mascara off my eyelids!

I have been applying the lash serum for just over a month now & will continue to apply it nightly, but I wanted to show my results! My lashes are definitely longer & I think I have more of them than before. I even feel like they stand out more in some of my latest blog posts - really highlighting my eyes more than before! Sadly, I was so excited to start using this product, I didn't take any before photos! But this post includes some 'after' photos.

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Purchase Rodan + Fields Enhancements Lash Boost here!



XO,
Michelle Paige



THE PRODUCT MY WHOLE FAMILY AGREES ON





Today I'm telling you about the one product that my whole family (dad included!) uses & loves: Dove Deodorant! My sister & I grew up around Dove products - soaps, lotions, deodorants, etc and as we have gotten older & started buying our own products, we still are super loyal to Dove!  For the last year or so, we have both been using Dove Advanced Care Antiperspirant & while I mentioned this product in my best of the best skincare post last week, I just had to share more details about it because it is the bomb.com of deodorants in my opinion.



I bought it originally because it was on sale, but after that first purchase, I continued to buy Dove Advanced Care again & again and even recommended it to my sister! I loved the fresh scents & that it lasts all day. Getting sweaty & smelly wasn't really something I worried about until fairly recently when I started BBG workouts (anyone else doing them?!). I was a little worried about how my deodorant would hold up now that I was actually putting it to the test, but it has been amazing! A few swipes goes a long way.  





 My sister & I love to sit around, getting ready together and trying new products in our daily beauty routine. One morning she used my Dove deodorant and loved the scent so much she went out and purchased her own the next day! Now, the one constant in our beauty routine is always Dove Advanced Care. Her favorite scent is the soothing chamomile while mine is rebalance.  This antiperspirant offers 48 hours of odor & wetness production PLUS added skincare benefits like Dove ¼ moisturizers and NutriumMoisture for softer, smoother underarms. Have you tried Dove Advanced Care? Do you love it as much as we do?!



XO,
Michelle Paige

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of CLEVER and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

MY BEST OF THE BEST: SKINCARE

A couple weeks ago, I shared my best of the best beauty products. This week's best of the best post is all about my favorite skin/body products...Let me know if we use any of the same products or if you have a best of the best product that I should try!
FACE WASH - Simple Skin Facial Wash. I have been a long time lover of the Simple Skin brand and have yet to find a cleanser that beats this one. It's so gentle on my skin & can be picked up at the drugstore.

 FACE WIPES - Simple Skin Radiance Cleansing Wipes. Similar to the face wash, I have been using Simple's cleansing wipes for a while. They are super gentle on my face & I love that they work to brighten my skin. I personally use them to remove my makeup at night.

SUNLESS TANNER - Rodan & Fields Foaming tanning lotion. I received this tanning lotion & have been using a bunch lately as I'm starting to wear dresses again! This sunless tanner is oil free & so lightweight. I love that this one doesn't turn me orange at all, just gives me a nice healthy glow! It goes on clear & builds overnight so I was a little skeptical about how streaky I was going to look the next morning, but with the exception of some areas on my ankles and feet the first time, I had an even tan!

SUNSCREEN -  Sun Bum Spray Sunscreen. As a self described beach bum, I like to think I have tried almost every sunscreen out there & I can confidently say my favorite is Sun Bum. Their products keep my skin feeling moisturized & all of them smell great too! My favorite sunscreen is the spray while J prefers the lotion. Their chap sticks & after sun spray are awesome too.

SERUM - Juice Beauty Age Defy Serum. I talked extensively about Juice Beauty in this post & mentioned that the serum was one of the top products I had tried by the brand. Short story: It still is. My only issue with this serum is how quickly I end up using up the bottle & having to purchase a new one. ;)

FACE MOISTURIZER - Simple Skin Light Moisturizer. What's not to love about this moisturizer? It is light weight, made with multi vitamins and pure ingredients plus it has SPF. I apply this one twice a day in the morning & at night.

 WET SKIN MOISTURIZER - Curel hydra therapy moisturizer. I received this moisturizer a couple of weeks ago and was pretty unsure about it. How could you apply lotion onto wet skin & be left with soft, smooth skin? I don't what the secret is, but I do know that it works great! Plus, it saves me a step after my shower which I love!!!

EYE CREAM - Juice Beauty Anti Wrinkle Eye Treatment. Don't shoot me, but I just recently started using an eye cream. I know how horrible that is. But better now than any later right? I was lucky to find this one that I love right away. Note - a little goes a long way!

BAR SOAP - Dove bar soap. I have been using Dove products for as long as I can remember & they continue to be a favorite of mine. I love that their soaps are made for sensitive skin.

DEODORANT - Dove Advanced Care. I originally bought this deodorant because it was on sale, but since then I have been hooked. It comes in the freshest scents like cucumber or lavender. I've really been putting it to the test these last couple of months while doing BBG workouts & it has lived up to the hype!

BODY WASH - Dove Purely Pampered Body Wash. This wash comes out of the bottle looking like a conditioner and that's exactly what it feels like on your skin, not to mention it smells great. My favorite is the Shea Butter formula.

FACIAL PEEL - Juice Beauty Exfoliating Peel Spray. Okay, this is the coolest product on the list because it's unlike anything I had seen before!! You spray this peel on your face, let it sit for like 10 seconds and then start massaging your skin. All of your dead skin will immediately start to peel off (sorry if this is TMI!) It leaves you with the softest skin & I love that it only takes a minute or two.

LASH GROWTH SERUM - Rodan & Fields Lash Boost. More to come on this lash product in a couple of weeks ;) But for now, let me share this much... I am someone who has long lashes but was lacking thickness & quantity so I had been considering getting a lash lift/lash extensions/etc. I decided to give this product a try instead of getting my lashes done & so far, I'm so glad I did. It's been about 2 weeks and I can see a difference in the amount of mascara I need to apply to get long, defined lashes. Two thumbs up for this product!


Did I leave anything out? 
Want more info about any product? Leave me a comment below!

 XO,
Michelle Paige

MY BEST OF THE BEST: BEAUTY

As a blogger, I'm lucky enough to try out a ton of brands & products, some which I really love and some which I don't really love. Today I'm sharing my cream of the crop beauty products; the products I use until the very last drop & then purchase over & over again; my can't live with-outs. Read on to find out what they are!


BROW PENCIL - Thrive Causemetics Brow Pencil. I was gifted this brow pencil along with other Thrive products about a year ago, but this product is by far my favorite of the bunch. It is available in 2 shades: universal light & universal dark. I use the darker shade to fill in my brows & I love how natural it looks!

MASCARA - Benefit Roller Lash Mascara. I received this product as a blind tester & I fell in love with it before even knowing what the brand was. I have bought it religiously ever since. It's the best at simultaneously lengthening & adding volume to my lashes.

FOUNDATION- Bare Minerals Bare Skin Foundation. I love how many shades this comes in (20 to be exact!). If you visit a Bare Minerals store or make up counter, you can get shade matched! Make sure you buy the brush for it as well. It makes a huge difference in the application.

TINTED MOISTURIZER - Jouer Moisture Tint. I believe I first got this tinted moisturizer in a BirchBox. It was a tiny sample that I squeezed & used until there was nothing left and then I purchased a full bottle & did the same all over again. I usually use this product in the summer when I have more of a tan and don't need or want as much coverage. This product is so lightweight & contains SPF.

BRONZER- Physician's Formula Bronzer. Sometimes you just can't beat the drugstore brands. I have been using Physician's Formula bronzer's since HS and I have yet to find anything better. I love the Glow Boosting Bronzer the most!

CONCEALER - Benefit Fake Up Concealer. I've tried so many concealers over the years & this one has great coverage & lasts all day. I am a sucker for good packaging & I love that Benefit puts a little extra effort into their tubes & bottles to make everything look pretty!

LIP BALM - Blistex Flips. I love Blistex as a lip balm brand in general because it is so moisturizing but the flips are my favorite from the Blistex line due to the cute packaging! They come in blue & pink!

LIP CRAYONS - Laqa & Co (fav shade: Mixtape). I was introduced to these lip crayons from BirchBox as well & immediately fell in love with how easy lip crayons were to apply. I received this shade later on & Mixtape instantly became a favorite. It is the perfect, confidence boosting, bold red! 

RED LIPSTICK (GLOSS) - Giorgio Armani Lip Maestro (fav shade: 400). This lip product is considered a gloss on their website, but I'm considering it a lipstick because it is matte, not sticky at all & so pigmented. When I really want statement red lips, I always reach for this product. It looks so great in photos & in real life, lasts all day & feels so smooth.

PINK LIPSTICK - ELF Cosmetics (Favorite shades: Bold Berry & Touch of Pink). If you're looking for a hot pink shade, Bold Berry is it. It is actually so bold, that I often dab it along my lips and then use my finger or a lip brush to blend in into the corners. A little goes a long way with this shade. Touch of Pink is that baby pink shade. It has a softer look but is pretty pigmented considering how light it is.

NUDE LIPSTICK - ELF Cosmetics (favorite shades: Touch of Nude & Marsala Blush). Touch of Nude is a true nude lipstick that I wear on off duty days when I do my makeup while Marsala Blush has a pink/brown color that I wear when I want a nude color but don't want to look washed out. It adds the perfect touch of neutral color in photos so that my lips still pop a bit. 

BERRY LIPSTICK - ELF Cosmetics (fav shades: Deep Burgundy & Touch of Berry). For a vampy lip, I use Deep Burgundy. This is such a statement lip color & I love wearing it in the winter. For a softer, day to day berry lip,  I use Touch of Berry. (Are you sensing a theme with the 'Touch of...' collection?! I love all of their shades!) 


That about wraps up my favorites!!
Did I leave anything out? 
Let me know if there are other products you want to hear about!


XO,
Michelle Paige


JUICE BEAUTY: THE SKINCARE BRAND I'M OBSESSED WITH



You guys, I am totally and completely obsessed with Juice Beauty. As a blogger, I am lucky enough to get sent a bunch of products to try out; usually I share the ones I love with you all on social media, but this brand deserves an entire post dedicated to it. When I first received some products, I wasn't that familiar with the brand but was definitely interested in trying them out since I knew the products were organic. (In the last year or so, I have really started being conscious of the products I am using on my skin!)

I did a bit of research on their site and found that Juice Beauty only uses ingredients that are certified organic, vegan and cruelty free. They create all of their products without parabens, pesticides, silicons, fragrances, dyes, etc, etc. What they do use are natural ingredients such as botanical juices, shea butter, berries, fruit stem cells, oranges, cherries, lemons, etc, etc.


The first product I fell in love with was the Green Apple Age Defy Serum. (In fact, I just had to buy my second bottle of the stuff!) I use it morning & night & love how it brightens & evens out my skin. I use the serum in tandem with the Green Apple Age Defy Moisturizer. A little of this cream goes a long way but it is so good for my winter skin. I use this one at night & when I wake up my skin still feels moisturized, not dried out at all.

I also received the Green Apple Peel Sensitive & the Stem Cellular Exfoliating Peel Spray.  I had never really used a peel and don't use masks too often (I prefer a quick routine) so I can't speak much to the Green Apple Peel, but the Peel Spray is the coolest thing I've ever used & definitely one of my favorites. You simply spray this product on your face and then start massaging your skin. As you massage, all of your dead skin starts to come off! (Sorry if this is TMI but don't knock it til you try it!) My skin is left feeling so fresh & soft! I use this product 1-2x per week.



After loving the products I was sent, I decided to order a few more products from the Juice Beauty skincare lines: a cleanser, an eye cream and a blemish spot treatment. I had never really used an eye cream before but I know I should be using one already so I ordered the Stem Cellular Anti Wrinkle Eye Treatment. I have noticed that I need less and less under eye concealer & attribute it to the fact that the eye cream is supposed to get rid of dark circles & wrinkles! 
I have been using the 2 in 1 cleanser daily and while I love that it cleans & removes makeup at once as well as how gentle it is on my skin, I have to be honest and let you know the smell isn't my favorite; I guess that's the one downfall to natural ingredients sometimes. :)
Lastly, I keep the blemish be gone spot treatment in my bag for on the go touch ups whenever I need them. I happen to love the smell of this one & love that it can be applied right from the tube so I don't need to worry about my hands touching my face.


 I know Juice Beauty also has a make up line and I have tried their Last Looks cream blush, CC cream and a lip crayon but ultimately reverted back to my usual daily makeup routine. I found that the blush & CC cream didn't have as much coverage as I like.  (You can see my must have makeup products here). 
XO,
Michelle Paige


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