April Ipsy Bag

It's time for this month's Ipsy bag!

The first product I received was the St. Tropez Multi-Action Face Gradual Tanner. I wasn't happy to see this in my bag. For whatever reason there is something in this specific self tanner that makes me break out in small hives. Plus, I'm expecting and don't want to put any chemical on my body. This will be put in my giveaway box. 

Next is the dr. brandt microdermabrasion skin exfolliant. This could be good for my dry skin,
I just hope it's not too harsh since my skin does seem to be a little sensitive. 

Next product is the Urban Decay 24/7 Velvet eyeliner in Black Velvet. I have the 24/7 glide on eyeliner in Zero that I like, so I'm sure I'll like this. Based on the swatch it's much more creamier than the Zero pencil I have. 

Next is the Cailyn tinted lip balm. The color Apple Pink is a peachy color perfect for Spring and Summer and right up my alley. The formula is super creamy which will be good for my dry lips! 

The next product is pop! goes the shadow. The color I got is Champagne. It's super pretty and another perfect color for Spring and Summer.

Here's the swatches of the eye shadow, liner and lip balm. 

Don't forget to check out Ipsy. 4-5 beauty products for only $10 a month! 

http://www.ipsy.com/r/28ji

BE YOUR OWN KIND OF BEAUTIFUL

XOXO,

MARISSA 

Influenster

Hi there! Today's post is going to be about Influenster. It is a free website, you just sign up and you're ready to go. You go on and you review products you have used. It's from make up, beauty products, household products, games, etc. There's a category for everyone's needs. You earn badges and points for every product review you do. Based on your points, badges unlocked, etc you can qualify for a Vox Box. They will email you a survey to see if you qualify for the box, if so you will be mailed a box of free products to review on the website. No charge to you, all free. I've received about 3 to 4 Vox Boxes now. It's been from a box all dedicated to Mary Kay products, to some beauty and household products. 

These are the items I received in this Vox Box.

1. Playtex Sports Fresh Balance Tampons - $3.99-4.99 a box. I wont be needing these for the next 7 months lol.

2. Broadway Nail imPRESS Press-On Manicure- $5.00 for colors & $7.99 for patterns. The pattern I got is pretty for spring. I'm not sure I would wear all my nails with the pattern maybe just an accent nail. Also, the press-on isn't ideal for a mommy of two, but I can always add nail glue if I do use. 

3. Red Rose REAL TEA Premium Water Enhancer- $4.49 - I received the Black Tea kind. Kind of interested in this product. I love tea and all you do is add one squeeze to an 8 oz glass of water. Contains 24 servings. 

4. Expert Last Lip Color in Forever Fuchsia by NYC- $1.99- Can never have too many lip products and the color is so pretty for spring and summer. 

5. Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation- $4.99-5.99- I love trying out foundations. It's in the shade Light Ivory which I think will be a good match. I'm not sure how I will like this since it is a matte foundation and I have dryer skin. We'll see how it goes.

6. Pilot Acroball PureWhite- $4.59 per 3- pack/ $6.24 per 4-pack and $7.49 per 5-pack. I can always use pens. I'm really picky with how my pens write so we'll see how this one goes! It has a comfy gripper, so that's always nice.

Again go sign up and start reviewing for your chance to receive free products. :) 

BE YOUR OWN KIND OF BEAUITUFL

XOXO,

MARISSA 

MARCH IPSY BAG

Hi there!

I know it's been awhile since I last posted. I started school, found out we're expecting our 3rd and final baby. (Be on the look out for maternity outfit posts later on) and the past few weeks have been busy.

This month's bag was interesting. Ipsy had an artist design this bag. 

I received 4 products in this months bag. 

First product is Nicole by OPI Roughles Nail Polish in On What Grounds?

It's a very pretty color, perfect for spring. Excited to try this rough texture of nail polish. 

Next is Laboratoires Klorane Patch. It's supposed to smooth and relax woth cornflower. I'm excited to try these since I've never tried a product like this before. 

I received a eye shadow palette from Be a bombshell in Bora Bora. It has pretty bronze colors with that pop of teal. The shadows are smooth and creamy and have great pigmentation. 

Lastly, I received a Bare Minerals Lip Stick in Get Ready. Its the perfect Mauve color, which is right up my alley.

Here's the swatches of the shadows and lipstick 

Don't forget to subscribe to Ipsy for $10 a month. Such a great deal for 4-5 full size beauty products. 

http://www.ipsy.com/r/28ji

BE YOUR OWN KIND OF BEAUTIFUL,

XOXO

MARISSA 

Wearable Green Eye Look

Hi pretties!

I'm back with another tutorial. This time it's a wearable green eye shadow look just in time for St. Patty's Day! 

I used the Jesse's Girl Palette in The Eyes Have It along with a orange/peach blush for my transition shade and the Naked Basics Palette for my highlight shade. If you try this look out or any others send me pictures at my email so you can be featured in a blog post in the future ;) 

marissa.agueros@gmail.com

As always the video of my look will be posted below! Hope you guys enjoyed this look. My camera battery died at the end of the video. All I did was finish applying mascara and added Revlon's Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey. You can add a winged liner and eyeliner to your water line if you'd like. I kept mine simple since I did film this in the day time. Also, if you don't want the dark hunter green on the outer V, you can always use a brown or even dark golden/taupe color.

BE YOUR OWN KIND OF BEAUTIFUL 

XOXO,

Marissa 

It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye

Hi there! 

I was lucky enough to receive a sample of the It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer to review here on the blog. 

I got mine in the shade Neutral Medium and it's the perfect shade!

As you know, I have super bad dark circles so I was so excited to test this product out and see how it worked. I have to say my first impression was Woah! this is super thick. It says that it can be used as an overall foundation. I was a bit scared to put this thick of a concealer under my eyes, thinking it would crease. 

BEFORE PIC: WITHOUT ANY MAKE UP ON 

ONCE APPLIED BEFORE BLENDING:

My first thought when applying this to my under eye was this looks like straight up foundation, coverage and formula wise. It blended out really nicely, but I would recommend doing a section at a time as it tends to dry a little fast. It leaves a dewy finish so I set it with a powder so it wouldn't move, plus I didn't want to risk it creasing. It did a great job of covering my dark circles. I personally would put a salmon colored corrector underneath just because my circles are so dark, I would like that extra coverage. Overall I really really loved this concealer even if I was a bit hesitant at first. 

I would have to say that this concealer is one of the best concealers I have ever used and I will be purchasing it in the future. It seriously is the only thing that has covered up my dark circles flawlessly without looking so cakey. I cant wait to try it out with a salmon corrector underneath. I believe I have found my new holy grail concealer for my dark under eye circles. 

Thank you for reading!!

BE YOUR OWN KIND OF BEAUTIFUL

XOXO,

Marissa 

FEBRUARY FAVORITES

Hi loves!

It's time for monthly favorites. I didn't have much this month, but that's okay. 

1. I've been loving the Neutrogena SkinClearing Foundation again. I had to go out and buy a lighter shade for Winter. It's medium coverage and is super light feeling on the skin. 

2. Benefit Porefessional. I got this in my Ipsy bag and the minute I used it I knew I had to go out and buy it. So that I did. I have the full size waiting to be opened.

3. Pixi Bronzer that I received in an Ipsy bag as well. I use it as blush as it gives just the right amount of glow. 

4. Clean & Clear morning burst. I mentioned it in my Exfoliation post. If you haven't read that do so after reading this post :). It has just the right amount of grit and leaves your skin super smooth.

5. Garnier Fructis Pure Clean clarifying shampoo. I mentioned that in my hair care post. It leaves your hair super clean and light feeling even a few days after washing.

6. ELF Eyebrow kit. This has been my favorite for the last few months. Its super easy to use and makes those brows on point. 

7. NYC lip gloss. I am really loving this lip gloss. It's a pretty peachy/nude shade and goes with any look. 

8. Maybelline Line Stilleto. This is super black and easy to apply. It dries to a matte finish. I'll be repurchasing it for sure!

Hope everyone had a great month of February!

BE YOUR OWN KIND OF BEAUTIFUL

XOXO,

Marissa

MY HAIR CARE ROUTINE

Back again with yet another post, this time all about my hair care routine. 

I only wash my hair 2-3 times a week. The days I don't wash it, I use dry shampoo to soak up the oils. 

Washing- When I wash my hair I usually use a clarifying shampoo to get all the build up of products out. I really like the Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Shampoo. It leaves your hair so clean and so light feeling even a few days after washing it. If I do use just a regular shampoo, I'm not picky on the brand, just whatever I feel like trying at the time of purchase, same goes for my conditioner. I usually opt for something that is really moisturizing and not for volume since my hair is pretty thick. 

Conditioning- For conditioner I usually use a deep conditioner or repair mask since I only wash my hair a few times a week. I want something that will hydrate it really well. 

When I get out of the shower I usually let my hair towel dry for 15 minutes and then go in with the Healthy Hair Soy Tri-Wheat leave-in conditioner. I then take the wide tooth comb (from Sally's for a couple of bucks) starting at the ends and work my way up. Then I will take 2 pumps of the Suave Moroccan Argan Oil and apply mostly at my ends, working the excess no higher up than my ears. The Argan Oil will serve as a heat protectant when drying your hair.

I usually let my hair air dry for another 15 mins or so before I blow dry it. Once I'm done blow drying, I will take the Beyond the Zone Smooth Criminal heat protectant and spray all over, then comb through from ends to root to distribute it evenly. Now you're ready to style with heat.

Once styling is done, I take 1/2 a pump to a pump of the Argan Oil to smooth the hair, mostly at the ends and never past the ears. 

BE YOUR OWN KIND OF BEAUTIFUL

XOXO,

Marissa