Beauty Product Alert!: Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse

I recently ran out of my Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer ($42) and my budget is a little tight this month,  so I thought I would try a lower cost product that I could pick up on an errand to Target. After reading a few reviews and spending way too much time in the cosmetic aisle, I decided to try Maybelline's Dream Liquid Mousse which I will refer to as MDLM ($8).

MDLM is a water based, liquid foundation that creates an opaque matte finish or "airbrushed" look on the the skin. This is different from what I am used to wearing because the Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer has less coverage and leaves a  more dewy finish. After wearing MDLM for a few days, I found that I am very pleased with the matte finish that MDLM creates. It does not look unnatural at all. I have very fair skin and I often find it difficult to locate foundations/tinted moisturizers that match my skin tone well, but this was not the case with MDLM.  I was very pleased with MDLM's color selections and I ultimately opted for porcelain ivory which is an exact match! 

I only have two complaints about this product:  

1.) It does not contain sunscreen, so I need to add another step to my morning regimen. 

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2.) It does not have a cap, so it makes it difficult to travel with it.

All in all, I think this is a great product that provides a lot of bang for your buck.  I highly recommend it! Now, all I need is a recommendation for a good sunscreen. Do you happen to have one?

Obsessed with the Benefits of Grapefruit!

One of my resolutions for the New Year is to continue to "Get in Shape, Girl"! And since it's no longer the 1980s, I need something a little more hardcore than bangle bracelets and rhythm ribbons to help me drop the pounds!

                                         

Thanks to smart people over at Good Housekeeping and Livestrong.com, I've decided to add grapefruits to my diet to help increase the effectiveness of my regular exercise routine.

Apparently, these wonderful fruits are great for speeding up metabolism and reducing the body's insulin levels which encourages the conversion of calories into energy rather than fat. They are also packed with nutrients and vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, folate and thiamin which are also important for a healthy diet. 

Grapefruits are a little high maintenance to eat, so luckily the same benefits are also available from a glass of their juice! My goal is to eat one or drink a glass of their juice before my daily meals to help shed some pounds this winter. 

Grapefruit is also beneficial for the skin not to mention it smells awesome too! The Body Shop carries two  products that help to provide essential fatty acids to repair skin’s moisture barrier and to keep skin smooth! Check them out. 

Pink Grapefruit Body Scrub

Pink Grapefruit Body Butter

What are your resolutions this year? 

Do you have any diet secrets you can share?

Fab Product Alert!: Make Up For Ever's HD Microfinish Powder

"Dear to the heart of a girl is her own beauty and charm." - Ovid 

I am always tempted by fab beauty products! I am always on a quest to hopefully keep my skin looking young and flawless. (Example A, Example B and Example C to follow)

I was a little concerned about the following product.  I mean I'm not really into the Kardashian look. No offense ladies, but I am not a huge fan of the airbrush look for everyday makeup -- I want a more natural look. 

Surprisingly, Make Up For Ever's HD Microfinish Powder turned out to be just what I was looking for!

It's a translucent powder that's perfect for setting foundation or to cover any shiny spots when you decide to skip the foundations. I love it because it helps to create a soft looking and even tone to the skin without drying it. Not to mention, I can now be captured in HD without having to worry about how unforgiving it can be! 

"All right Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close up!" - Gloria Swanson, Sunset Boulevard

Meet My New Best Friend

I have a new best friend! Her name is Olay Professional Pro-X Advanced Cleansing System. A friend at work introduced us and we've been bffs ever since!

This product is inexpensive and easy to use. I bought it for right under $30 which is significantly less expensive than some similar products on the market. The brush is super soft which was an initial concern of mine since I have sensitive skin.

A sample size of the Olay Professional Pro-X Exfoliating Renewal Cleanser comes with the system. This cleanser is very gentle and I have found it good for sensitive skin. i like to use the brush and the cleanser in the shower in the morning. The combination leaves my face feeling as if have had a mini facial each time I use it.  

I like to follow it up with the Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum and Olay Regenerist Deep Hydration Regenerating Cream as part of my anti-aging skin regimen.   

I highly recommend trying this product -- it's a great value and so far very effective! 

Do you have favorite anti-aging products? If so, leave me a comment with what it is and what you love about it!