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Makeup Tips That Will Save You Money This Fall

When it comes to makeup, there is a common misconception that we have to spend a whole BUCKET load of cash to look fabulous. However, this is not the case, and in fact, there are many ways to look amazing fall season without splashing the cash. Today we are going to take a look at how you can save some money, look great, and save your hard-earned dollars on  Zoom-ready makeup this coming season.  

Focus on skincare 

The skin is the largest organ in the body, and it is susceptible to a lot of problems. If you want to look amazing all year long, it is important for you to look after the skin first. The better your skin looks, the less coverage you will need to apply, and therefore the less money you will spend on products.  Making organic skincare products, like Amanda Jo Organic Bunny products, the necessary foundation for achieving your best, natural makeup looks this season at home. 

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Use concealer as an eyeshadow primer 

Most of the big beauty influencers out there tend to use products that in real life are unnecessary. The biggest culprit for this is the eyeshadow primer. This product is one that admittedly can be useful for looks involving a lot of shadows, however, concealer will have the same effect and will allow eyeshadow to stick to your lid. So the next time you want to create a smoky eye, add some extra concealer to your lids! 

Dab, don’t swipe 

If you are looking to save money on your everyday beauty routine, a useful trick is to dab foundation onto the skin instead of swiping. Whether you use a brush or a beauty blender, when you swipe foundation into the skin you’ll lose a lot of the product along the way, therefore needing to use more. Dabbing foundation into the skin takes a bit more time, but it allows you to use fewer products and gain flawless coverage. 

Use highlighter as eyeshadow

Eyeshadow can be an expensive makeup product, and if you buy a whole palette only to use 2-3 colors in your routine, it is a huge waste of money. This is why instead of forking out on expensive eyeshadow palettes, you can instead use highlighter and contour to create a natural look. Use contour in the crease to create a natural shadow, and then use highlighter on the lid for a pop of brightness. 

Mix foundation and moisturizer

Foundation is a difficult product to source, and if you always have problems finding the best shade for you, it is no surprise that you want to keep your foundation for as long as you can. One great way to gain a light coverage and look after the skin is to mix your foundation with some moisturizer before applying. The moisturizer will allow for easy spread of product and as a result, it will allow you to use less product overall. 

Use clever dupes 

W7 is a great example of a beauty brand that dupes expensive makeup. Their eyeshadow palettes are the perfect copy of Urban Decay palettes for a fraction of the price. As well as this, there are many sites online that sell cheaper beauty products such as this brush or Primark makeup. You can find a surprising selection of no-name products that work just as well as the known brands. 

Non-Invasive Cosmetic Procedures

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Cosmetic procedures can be quite controversial. They can seem to go against the whole notion of natural beauty and becoming confident in your own skin. Surgical procedures can become unhealthy as people decide that they want more and more work done. However, as technology advances, there is an increase in the development of non-invasive cosmetic procedures. Non-invasive cosmetic procedures can help people to feel more confident in their own bodies without making significant permanent changes. Here are a few non-invasive cosmetic procedures that are becoming popular:

Laser hair removal

Many people spend lots of time and money on removing unwanted body hair. If the thought of shaving, waxing or epilating makes you want to yawn, then laser hair removal could be something worth considering. There is no need for you to get rid of your body hair, but if it is something that you like doing, then a permanent option may be appealing. There is some pain involved, but it is more down to the heat of the laser involved, so it is not super painful. You will not get results straight away, and you need multiple treatments, but when it is done, you only need treatments every couple of years to touch up some areas.

Laser fat removal

Laser fat removal is excellent for people who have been working hard to get down to their ideal body weight, but who are finding it difficult to get rid of unwanted fat in certain areas. It is also suitable for people who want to lose a few inches quickly without having diet and exercise. The result can be different for everyone, but it can help with those areas of fat that are difficult to smooth out with traditional methods. Taking the time to talk to the people at BodEnvy or your trusted laser fat removal company, will give you an idea of how it will work for you and if it is something that you might consider doing.

Microblading

Microblading is a semi-permanent tattoo treatment that makes your brows look great every day without having to spend time drawing them on. The consultant should create a brow shape that is perfect for your face. Microblading is different from a permanent tattoo because it does not go down to the deep layer skin. Instead, it is just on the surface. The strokes are also a lot thinner and look more natural than if you were to have them tattooed and will fade within 1-2 years. It can be an expensive process, but if you like your eyebrows to look perfect, it will save you a lot of time in the morning.

Whatever procedure you decide to go for you should ensure that you are getting it for the right reasons. You also need to ensure that the specialist that you go to is experienced and has a lot of examples and testimonies of their excellent work. Don’t choose somewhere just because they offer you a reasonable price, always ensure that you do your own research beforehand.

Why You Should Shop at BestBeautyFinds.com

Please note, this post is sponsored by BestBeautyFinds.com. All opinions expressed are my own. Thank you.

 

Each of us is beautiful in our own way. But that doesn’t mean we still don’t desire to enhance the looks that nature gave us. From finding the perfect facial serum to balance your morning and evening skincare needs to find your new go-to shampoo and conditioner brands, there are infinite ways for us to look our best each day. But when you live in a super small town like myself, the selection of beauty, skin, and cosmetic products may not always be readily available to you, nor the most affordable. Which is why when it comes to buying beauty products, I shop at Best Beauty Finds.

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What is BestBeautyFinds.com?

BestBeautyFinds.com is an online one-stop-shop for all your hair, skin, cosmetic, and holistic beauty needs. Featuring a carefully curated selection of thousands of the nets best products, there’s something available to every skin type and budget this season and beyond. With such a fast variety of products and excellent customer service team in place to help with any ordering issues that may arise, why sift through hundreds of products at a massive online retailer when someone has done the job and readily offers them? This site is already one of my favorite online sites for cosmetics, and will likely be yours as well.

Affordability

One of my favorite features of the site is how simple it is to navigate. With easy-to-use searchable filters, visitors to the site can readily narrow down the search to something they need and find it with ease. With easy-to-find search bar features that allow customers to quickly find products in their desired price points, shopping online for your favorite beauty finds has never been easier. Filters that allow you to also find new deals and products at specific pricing.

Including cruelty-free cosmetics and cosmetic brushes, ranging from finds under $20, $50, $100, and $200, depending on the size, exclusivity, functionality, and demand of seasonally featured products showcased online. Customers are also encouraged to check back on the site often as deals and promotions can often be found too!

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Skin Care, Bath, And Body Products

When it comes to how we perceive our own sense of beauty, we all have problem areas we seek to better at home. Everything from finding the right products to moisturize dry, treat wrinkles, minimize the aging signs, dark circles, and even lessen the appearance of cellulite during the warmer months of the year. When it comes to bettering my complexion, by way of my daily skincare routine at home, acne-fighting products are a must. Best Beauty Finds carries a large variety of acne treatment facial products as well as the best serum for acne I’ve been able to find online to date. Knowing that products to help keep my hormone-induced adult acne in check is only a few clicks away, is a godsend to my personal beauty arsenal at home.

They also carry a wide selection of facial masks, pedicure treatments, essential oils, bath bombs, hair accessories, and at-home spa tools. Perfect to include in my weekend self-care beauty routine at home. Products that would also make great gifts and stocking stuffers, not to mention digital gift cards, perfect for the upcoming holiday season too!

Hair Care Essentials

Don’t forget your mane, as the site offers a wide variety of products for every hair type. Including sulfate-free products for curly girls and volumizing blends for thinner hair texture types at home. The site also carries a variety of hair care tools from stylers to diffusers, there’s something for every style imaginable. As a curly girl myself, I love that the site hosts a variety of hair wraps, wands, plopping towels, and leave-in treatments.

Friends, if you are looking for your next one-stop-shop for you and your family’s skincare, haircare, and body product needs, be sure to check out Best beauty Finds. And if you’re already a shopper to the site, please be sure to leave a comment below and let me know what your typical order from the site consists of. I’m always on the lookout for my next favorite beauty find!

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DIY Fall Scented Hand Sanitizer

DIY Fall Scented Hand Sanitizer

Hand sanitizer has been all the rage for the past decade. But in the past few months, there has been a lot of talk about the safety and effectiveness of hand sanitizers. In fact earlier this year the FDA began a three-month investigation to determine the long-term effects of the usage to hand sanitizers and anti-bacterial soaps. Their findings? Hand sanitizer products, unlike anti-bacterial soaps, provide a convenient alternative to hand when washing with plain soap and water is unavailable.

I also have a slight confession to make- I’m not an outright fan of hand sanitizers. Don’t get me wrong, I know hand sanitizers have value. But I am also a firm believer in the idea that humanity needs germs, and killing every last little microbe one is an ever losing battle that lands many of us with weakened immune systems and possibly resistant strains of bacteria taking up residence unnecessarily in our gastrointestinal tracts.

While Americans spend on average $175 million a year on hand sanitizers- despite the national averages of most Americans getting two boughs of the Rhino Virus, or as it’s better to know, the Common Cold, per year. So for me, I’ve always felt that unlike hospitals, our homes, our sanctuaries do not need to be subjected to round after round of alcohol-ish stuff. I mean, there’s a difference between being clean and being sterile, between being practical and being paranoid. The latter is not necessary for everyday use in the home. Physicians offices, yes, my home, no.

I am posting a hand sanitizer if it irks me to no end? For lives on-the-go the best method of getting hands clean is hand sanitizer, and in making your own you can avoid the harsher chemical-laden hand sanitizers, make your own varieties for a tenth of the costs of commercial brands, and customize the scent to your liking.

For anyone familiar with this blog will know, I love simple, clean supply lists. So what am I using? My ingredients: Tea tree oil, lavender oil, clove oil, cinnamon oil, witch hazel, and aloe vera gel. You will also know that I am over the moon for anything fall scented. So this hand sanitizer is a win-win for me!

DIY Fall Scented Hand Sanitizer

Here’s a little breakdown for my ingredient list

Lavender oil: Lavender’s botanical name, Lavandula, which comes from the Latin word lavare, which means “to wash,” and this miracle of nature has been helping to keep wounds clean for a millennium. Recent studies have also shown that lander also helps to wipe out fungus and helps to inhibit the growth of MSSA and MRSA (methicillin-sensitive and resistant Staphylococcus aureus.)

Tea tree oil: Tea tree oil is well recognized for its ability to kill several forms of bacteria, viruses, and fungi upon contact, thanks to its main antimicrobial component, Terpinen-4-ol. In vitro testing, in either a test tube or petri dish, which has shown that it can is effective against germs ranging from Staph to E. coli. Tea tree oil is also antifungal, antiviral, immuno-stimulant that helps with healing infectious wounds, insect bites, warts, acne, is anti-fungal, clears dandruff, reduces eczema, psoriasis, inflammatory skin conditions, burns to heal, and reduces itching and inflammation.

Clove oil: Clove oil is famous for being a natural remedy for toothaches, the chemical Eugenol. It also contains natural, unprocessed vasoconstrictive properties that restrict blood vessel tension, which causes blood vessels to narrow and restrict blood flow, aiding in head pain relief within minutes. Clove oil is also, as you may have guessed, anti-microbial in nature.

Cinnamon Oil: Cinnamon oil helps promotes circulation, both internally, and when applied to the skin. As well, this fall favorite helps lower cholesterol levels, regulate blood sugar levels, relieve migraines, helps maintains a healthy immune system, promotes good oral health when applied to the gums, helps alleviate sore muscles and joints when applied topically.

Sweet Orange Oil: Sweet orange oil is helpful for lessening a myriad of health ailments including depression and is anti-inflammatory, an antispasmodic, carminative, and is a natural antiseptic.

Witch hazel: Witch hazel is a natural, mild antiseptic that disrupts the cell membrane of the bacteria, denatures its proteins, ultimately kills it, while not drying out delicate skin.

Aloe vera gel: As most everyone knows, Aloe Vera, a succulent plant, hosts its own special antibacterial and antifungal properties, and also works as a moisturizer, too!

Please note: I am not brand loyal currently to any brand of essential oils. Please use whichever brands of essential oils you are most comfortable utilizing for this blend.

Ingredients

  • 30 drops of Tea Tree Oil
  • 20 drops of Cinnamon Oil
  • 10 drops of Lavender Oil
  • 10 drops of Clove Oil
  • 10 drops of Sweet Orange Oil
  • 16 ounces Organic Aloe Vera Gel
  • 1 tablespoon Organic Witch Hazel
  • Glass Measuring cup
  • Glass storage containers
  • Spoon or honey stick

Directions

  • In a bowl, place all essential oils, witch hazel, and aloe vera. Stir to combine.
  • Transfer to your portable container of choice.
  • Let hand sanitizer sit and meld for one hour to let oils fully combine.
  • Store out of direct sunlight in a cool place for up to a month.
  • Please note that because this hand sanitizer does not have the same level of alcohol as it’s commercial counterparts, therefore its shelf life is not indefinite.

This blend is not only very easy to make, but it’s also an awesome way to promote a sense of self-care for yourself this season in a way that is healthy, economical, time-saving, and frankly feels like you are pampering yourself as well. Also, be sure to check out my other fall-inspired beauty DIYs here!

Friends, I have to ask, do you have any great fall-inspired DIY beauty products you’re making this season? If so, I’d love to hear about them all below.

DIY Fall Scented Hand Sanitizer

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Pumpkin Pie Spice Body Scrub

Pumpkin Pie Spice Body Scrub

There are so many amazing things about this time of year. But with all that magic comes the onslaught of cold, dry weather. And the dry skin that comes with seasonal drops in temperature that leave your skin feeling tight, rough, and itchy. Fall itchy skin that eventually turns into winter itchy skin.

Aside from feeling uncomfortable and perhaps being less than desirable, aesthetically speaking, when dry skin becomes severe, making a perfect entryway for germs. Germs that can cause infection in your body, not only in and on your skin but elsewhere as well. The ramification of dry skin isn’t simply skin-deep, my friends. For this reason, dry skin is more than a matter of cosmetics; it’s a matter of health and safety.

Besides, who’s got time to deal with germs and infections during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season? So today I’m sharing with you one of my favorite fun and frugal ways to beat itchy skin with a DIY exfoliating scrub. But why stop at just making an all-natural scrub when you could make a variation of this season’s true star, pumpkin pie spice latte?

Full of pumpkin pie spice goodness, this organic, all-natural scrub will not only help you gently buff away dry skin but also give your skin a caffeine-rich boost of cellulite-fighting caffeine that will help enrich your skin emollient-rich essential oil goodness!

Pumpkin Pie Spice Body Scrub

What’s even better? Making this scrub is as simple as adding all ingredients in a resealable jar. Mixing well to incorporate to incorporate. Its totally a 5-minute self-care treat for yourself this weekend at home!

To use, apply one tablespoon of scrub to your body twice weekly during the colder months of the year. Making sure to scrub with small, clockwise circular motions and making sure to avoid over scrubbing. When scrubbing your decollete and face, working in small, gentle upward strokes.

After scrubbing, rinse off the scrub with warm water and pat dry. Follow this with your favorite natural, cruelty-free moisturizer. I recommend organic coconut oil.

So that’s it, folks. Super simple, right? Also, consider giving a jar of this scrub to others as a gift for the holiday season. As this jar, dressed with bakers twine, a gift tag, and a fresh sprig of winter greenery, would make an excellent holiday gift for most everyone on your list. and if you need more DIY holiday-inspired ideas, check out my homemade beauty page!

I encourage you all to take time for yourselves this coming week try and make this scrub for yourself, as part of a self-care routine at home this season! Now, friends, I have to ask, do you have a favorite scrub recipe that you make at home if so I’d love to hear about it below!

Pumpkin Pie Spice Body Scrub

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Pumpkin Pie Spice Body Scrub

Pumpkin Pie Spice Body Scrub

Ingredients

  • 10 drops of clove oil Oil
  • 10 drops of Orange Oil
  • 10 drops of Cinnamon Oil
  • 4 tablespoons of ground coffee
  • 6 tablespoons organic brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons of sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons of Olive Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a mason jar. Mix well.
  2. After use add a rich moisturizer cream to boy.
  3. Store for up three months in the fridge.
  4. Enjoy!
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Love your curls this summer with Desert Essence Anti-Breakage Shampoo and Conditioner

Please note, I received this product for free from Moms Meet to use and post my honest opinions. Thank you.

 

I love trying out new products. Especially for my naturally curly hair at home. And I have a tall order when it comes to those products. They have to be cruelty-free, natural, affordable, and non-irritating to my sensitive scalp. Which is why I have been loving the Desert Essence Anti-Breakage Shampoo and Conditioner Line of products this season.

Love your curls this summer with Desert Essence Anti-Breakage Shampoo and Conditioner

As I have naturally curly hair that’s very porous, I love finding products that provide my curls with just the right amount of nourishment and conditioning, while not weighing down my ringlets each day.

For the past month, while using Desert Essence Anti-Breakage Shampoo and Conditioner, my hair has not only felt more conditioned it also provided my hair with noticeably less breakage. Something that is very important to me during the brutal humidity here in the deep south each summer.

These products help my hair to feel better, smell great, and overall I have the daily hair confidence to know that Desert Essence Anti-Breakage Shampoo & Conditioner leaves my hair feeling hydrated, bouncy, and light.

Love your curls this summer with Desert Essence Anti-Breakage Shampoo and Conditioner

A few additional points about Desert Essence Anti-Breakage Shampoo and Conditioner:

  • These products are infused with a blend of Country Life Maxi-Hair® plus Biotin. A breakthrough formula featuring Keratin and Pro-Vitamin B5 that helps reduce breakage up to 61%.
  • Rich in Jojoba oil, coconut oil, aloe, and saw palmetto. Ingredients that help to fortify hair cuticles.
  • The products contain radish seed extract which provides incredible shine.
  • This formula also contains aloe vera and moisturizing shea butter to help gently detangle hair.
  • These products are also great during the warm weather months as they can help prevent breakage from pool chlorine or from summer highlights.

I also found the company’s story very compelling. Founded in 1978, Desert Essence is a leader in natural personal care. Their inspiration and ingredients are drawn from the desert, “a model of pristine balance and sustainability, where limited resources, if used responsibly, offer the body and spirit untold benefits.”

Love your curls this summer with Desert Essence Anti-Breakage Shampoo and Conditioner

Using nutrient-rich desert botanicals revered in native and indigenous cultures, Desert Essence’s products work in harmony with the body to soothe, nurture, and restore. True to its principle, they work to ensure that their product lines reflect their ongoing commitment to the health of their customers and to the planet.

Desert Essence Anti-Breakage Shampoo and Conditioner are available to purchase at Natural Grocers, Lucky’s Market, MOM’s Organic Market, and other local natural food stores.

Love your curls this summer with Desert Essence Anti-Breakage Shampoo and Conditioner

Be sure to click here to find Desert Essence Anti-Breakage Shampoo and Conditioner in your area. You can find these products in the hair and body care aisle. My readers can take 20% off Anti-Breakage and Smoothing Hair Care Products on desertessence.com with the promo code DELovesMomsMeet!

Make sure to follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more product information, sales, and giveaways! They have so many other cool products to choose from too!

Now I want to ask, have you tried the Desert Essence Anti-Breakage Shampoo and Conditioner line or are you planning to this season? I’d love to hear about it below!

Jeepers Peepers! Beauty Tips For Your Eyes

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Some say that the eyes are the window to the soul, and it’s easy to see why they have gained this reputation. You’ll be able to see what someone is thinking just by looking at someone in the eye, so there is no wonder our peepers are said to give so much about us away. Not only that, though, but many people regard them as their best feature.

As our eyes are often affected by the early signs of aging, lots of people are interested in taking care of them and the skin around them. They enlist the help of lots of age-defying beauty treatments to help their eyes to look as young and healthy for as long as possible. However, not all of the eye tips and tricks that you will read are as good as they sound.

To help your peepers look amazing, I’ve done my research and discovered the best eye beauty tips. Read on to find out more!

Wear Sunglasses

It’s important to keep your eyes out of direct sunlight at all times. Sunlight contains UV light which can be very damaging to your eyes if they are exposed to it for prolonged periods of time.

Those who do expose their eyes to too much UV will find that they are at an increased risk of cataracts and other eye health conditions. So, if the forecast says it’s going to be a sunny day, you need to reach for your sunglasses to protect your peepers!

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Get Skin Tags Removed

As you age, you might find that you start to develop some skin tags around your eyes. These are fleshy lumps of skin that sometimes grow around the body, and the eye is a common area for them to develop.

If you find that you do start to develop a skin tag on the eyelid or elsewhere, it’s worth getting a professional to remove it for you. There are methods to self-treat these kinds of blemishes, but as the eye is a very sensitive area, it is very much recommended to get professional help.

Eat Well

It’s really important to eat a healthy and balanced diet to enjoy continued good eye health. As well as a balanced diet, you should try and eat foods that are rich in certain nutrients and vitamins, such as vitamins C and E and Omega 3 fatty acids. These can help ward off signs of aging and can also cut down the risk of conditions such as cataracts.

Visit Your Optician On A Regular Basis

Ideally, you need to see your optician once a year. This isn’t just to find out if your glasses prescription has changed – they will be able to spot the early signs of eye diseases and will be able to nip any eye health issues in the bud before things get any worse. If you do already suffer from certain eye conditions, you might need to see your optician on a more regular basis.

Hopefully, you can now enjoy younger and healthier eyes!