Get Plumper Looking Lips in Seconds

Everyone knows full plump lips are the hottest new trend. But injections can be so pricy and sometimes harmful. Luckily I found a new way to achieve fuller looking lips in seconds with the new Too Faced Lip Injections Lip Gloss. I got the Bubble Gum Yum color for a light pink tint I can layer with my favorite lip stick or just wear by itself. Perfect for spring and summer, it goes on easy and is not sticky or tacky. When you first apply it, your lips will feel a slight tingle that only lasts a couple of minutes but leaves your lips looking plump for hours. This lip gloss comes in a few colors, from clear to more pinky red. Definitely a must try item if you are looking to achieve the plump lip look without injections.

xo,

Alexa

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My Secret to Fuller Longer Lashes!

I love long, full, strong eyelashes. Something about eyelashes are just so beautiful to me, and today Im going to let you guys in on a my secret to longer fuller lashes. I get asked all the time what products I use on my lashes. And I think after 24 years I have finally found my ride or die lash products.

Until about 9 weeks ago I had never used a lash serum. I had heard so many great things about this serum I had to give it a try, and it has quickly become a necessity in my daily routine! I apply one thin line of Grande Lash Serum before bed and let it work its magic overnight. I have noticed a huge difference in my lashes since using this serum, they look longer, fuller and feel so much stronger.

This past week I have been using the Lancome Mascara Base before I apply my mascara and it really is a game changer. I am all about ease when it comes to my makeup routine, and I was apprehensive about adding another step into my routine but I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it is to apply. Ive noticed its a great base coat to elongating and filling out your lashes before mascara is applied.

Now on to the magic, mascara! I have been using the same mascara for about 8 years and it is my absolute ride or die! L’oreal Paris Voluminous Extra-Volume Mascara is the best mascara I have found . The brush on this mascara really helps to elongate your lashes giving them extra length and fanning them out to really maximize their fullness. For under $10 this is an absolute must try product if you are looking for a voluminous mascara.

The combination of all three of these products has really changed the lash game for me, giving me longer, fuller and stronger eyelashes. Its a really simple routine to achieve a full lash look without getting lash extensions.

xo,

Alexa

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All Things Sephora Sale!

Only twice a year, Sephora does a site wide sale on their products! Once around the holidays and the other in the spring. This sale is a great time to stock up on your favorite, skin care, haircare, and makeup products and even try some of those more pricy items you have been wanting but not willing to pay full price. Below I am going to break down for my ride or die products, walk you through my cart, and highlight some items that are a great deal during this sale.

My Must Haves:

I am a makeup lover, I wear it almost everyday and love the confidence boost it gives me. Throughout my years I have tried what seems like a million different products and think I have finally found my holy grails!

Primer:

I love a good primer, and this one is the bomb! A little bit goes a long way which is nice because that means this bottle lasts forever. This primer is amazing and gives your skin the prettiest glow under your makeup. When applying this product dab don’t rub it into the skin, this will maximize the product and in my opinion works way better when applying it this way.

Foundation:

The Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation is by far the best foundation I have found on the market. It is full coverage, buildable, not cakey, easy to apply and gives your skin the perfect finish. If you are in the market for a new foundation this is it!

Concealer:

I have recently introduced this Too Faced Born This Way concealer into my routine and have been blown away by it. I apply this before my foundation to conceal any blemishes, or spots that I want masked when wearing makeup. Highly recommend for any concealer needs!

Setting Powder:

This is definitely my holy grail product! Setting my face is a must when wearing makeup. Making sure it stays in place is huge for me. The Laura Mercier setting powder is the best one I have found on the market.

Blush:

My newer makeup obsession is blush! I did not wear blush for years and once I started I fell in love. I think blush just gives your face a pretty and delicate look to it. Especially if you have high cheek bones like myself, it really accentuates those features. NARS blush is the best! With lots of different colors and the fact that it last forever is amazing.

Highlighter:

I love a good highlighter, feeling and looking glowy is my jam! I discovered this highlighter from my mother in law about a year ago and have not turned back since. This is definitely one of my favorite highlighters because its buildable. A little goes a long way and it gives you the prettiest glow.

Setting Spray:

Setting spray is a game changer, if you are not using a setting spray in your makeup routine I highly recommend adding one into your routine. Setting spray keeps your makeup looking fresh and in place all day.

Plumping Lip Gloss:

I love a full looking lip but injections can be scary and harmful. Luckily I found a gloss that gives you fuller looking lips in seconds. It does give off a little tingle at first but after a few moments you have fuller looking lips with a great glossy shine.

Eyelash Serum:

I have been interested in a lash serum for awhile but never found one appealing enough to try until I read the reviews on this Grande Lash Serum. After using it for a little over 6 weeks it has significantly grown my lashes and made them stronger and fuller. Highly recommend if you are looking for a good lash serum.

My Cart:

This year for the sale I am branching out and trying out some new products on top of my reorders. I wanted to share some of those products with you and share some of the reviews and my thoughts behind wanting to try these products.

Lip Sleeping Mask:

I have heard so many good things about this lip mask, from how it makes your lips feel after sleeping in it to how nicely your lipstick goes on after wearing this mask. I am so excited to try this mask and see if it lives up to its hype.

Mascara Base:

I have never used a mascara base before but have heard and seen nothing but good things and results from people who use one. A mascara base is exactly how it sounds, its a base for your mascara to stick to and help your eyelashes look fuller and longer when applying your mascara to them. Very interested to see how this product works.

Setting Powder:

I am loyal to my Laura Mercier setting powder This powder intrigues me because it is supposed to give a very flawless finish to the skin. 

What a Great Deal

The Sephora Spring Sale is a great time to grab some pricier items that don’t usually go on sale. If you have been wanting to try certain haircare, skincare, or beauty products this sale is a fantastic time to do so.

Why Monat is Different from other Products

What is Monat?

Monat stands for Modern Nature and that is exactly what is, a modern take on natural hair products. Monat is an anti-aging hair care line, that promotes hair growth. Monat is Vegan, cruelty free, sulfate free, and is made with botanical extracts, essential oils, vitamins and minerals.

Monat is made for everyone, all hair types, all ethnicities, men, women, children of all ages, and most recently pets! Monat has systems for all, oily hair, thin hair, thick hair, coarse hair, dry hair, soft hair, long hair, short hair, you name it Monat has a system for it!

Monat products are 4 times more concentrated than your average salon quality products, giving you less water, and more product. Which means you don’t need more than a nickel to quarter sized portion to clean your whole head. Monat products will last you much longer than the comparable salon quality products.

Uniquely Monat

What makes Monat unique you ask? Besides the all natural ingredients, and the studies that have clinically proven to promote hair growth, Monat has a unique wash system.

Think you have been washing your hair the right way all your life? Well.. do you wash twice?

If not then you haven’t been. When washing with Monat you shampoo TWICE. Yep, thats right twice.

Other shampoos foam up at the first wash. Not Monat. When you put the nickel sized portion in your hand and rub it through your hair, Monat shampoo will start to disappear. I know it sounds crazy and it honestly weirded me out the first time. But this is the shampoo soaking up and collecting all the product and environmental build up that is in your hair. Once you rinse your hair it is clearing all of that build up out of your head. When you think about it, it makes sense to shampoo twice.

Once you put another nickel sized portion in your hand and rub the shampoo through your hair, you will notice the shampoo is foamy this time around. This wash will cleanse and clean your hair, leaving it perfectly clean, shiny and build up free.

Monat’s Ingredients

Monat has 4 ingredients that promote hair growth from the follicle.

Caprixyl is a blend of 3 natural ingredients: peptide, acetyl tetrapeptide-3, and red clover extract. Caprixyl prevents miniturization of hair follicles, improving hairs anchoring by thickening and lengthening hair follicles. It can also reduces damage caused by inflammation and increase hair growth.

Procataline is a pea extract, designed to help hair protect against the effects of oxidative stress. Resulting in the appearance of healthy, fuller, more youthful looking hair. Procataline fights against premature thinning of hair, as well as protects hair color and shine.

Crodasorb is a formula that acts as a protectant from the suns damaging rays ,and UVB damage. It also preserves the natural pigmentation of hair and keeps stands stronger while locking in moisture. Crodasorb protects natural or synthetic coloring as well as gray hair, keeping your hair color flawless.

Rejuvanique Oil is a blend of more than 13 unique ingredients, including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids, and nutrients perfect for all skin and hair types. This blend of ingredients has been clinically proven to imitate the bodys natural oils to reduce hair thinning, and prevent oxidative stress, while adding volume and shine. Rejuvanique Oil excites and rejuvenates the scalp to visibly repair the hair, with instant and long term age prevention benefits.

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Ask me what system is best for you, and I will help set you up with products that best suit your hair type!