NEW!!! Peter Thomas Roth: Rose Stem Cell Bio Repair Gel Mask

Packaging:

+Comes in a thick plastic jar.

+150 ML/ 5 FL OZ of product

Formulation:

A thick pinky gel mask that contains four rose extracts used to stimulate skin cells for younger and healthier looking skin. It has a nice rose lychee scent to it. So for those of you who are sensitive to smells this might not be the product for you.

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES

This is a perfect summer mask thanks to the gel consistency. After cleansing your face, apply and let it sit on your skin for 10 minutes, then rinse off. It gives this nice cooling sensation once you apply it and isn't heavy feeling like most facial masks out on the market today. For a more intensive treatment put it in the fridge, apply and leave on overnight. The mask contains...

Four Rose Extracts 
 1.) Rosa Damascena : distilled from the damask rose, this is a most expensive and rare essential oil containing many properties of the rose in concentrated form. 

 2.) Rosa Canina : rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin C to help soothe and heal irritated skin. 

 3.) Rose Hip Seed : known for its skin-restoring hydrating and balancing properties. 

 4.) Rose Water : soothing and toning properties that help provide weightless hydration to revive tired skin, also known for its light, beautiful natural fragrance.

The rose extracts help...

-Diminish appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

-Dehydration

-Dullness/Sagging

-Tone the skin

Five Rose Plant Stem Cells 
 1.)  Rose Commiphora : a duo of the damas rose and the well known topical stimulant (commiphora tree) that together possess anti-inflammatory properties. 

2.) Desert Rose : helps promote surface cell regeneration, rebuilds skin barrier and helps restore suppleness. 
 3.) Damas Rose : helps to tighten pores, purify, smooth and strengthen skin resistance to signs of aging.
 4.) Pale Rose : helps to rebuild the moisture barrier, provides skin suppleness and softness, regenerating, restructuring. 
 5.) White Rose : a humectant, adds & retains moisture, suitable for normal to dry, mature, sensitive, devitalized skin.

After a couple days of using this I have noticed that my skin appears to be a lot brighter and hydrated. I also feel that my skin feels a lot more toned in the cheek area. (Recommend use: 2-3 times a week no more)

Overall I love this product and would highly recommend it. Peter Thomas Roth also released a Cucumber Mask along with this one that helps with soothe dry irritated skin.

Like most Peter Thomas Roth products, this mask is quite expensive coming @ $45 a tub. However a little goes a long way and this isn't something you use everyday. A good face mask is something that is always a good long term investment in your skincare.

Where to Purchase:

Peter Thomas Roth (online) 

Ulta (Available both online and in stores)

Sephora (Available both online and in stores)

NEW!!! Maybelline Dream Wonder Fluid-Touch Foundation

Packaging:

Comes in a glass bottle shaped liked a hourglass. The foundation dispenses itself through a teardrop stick. I personally don't really like the stick idea, I find it messy and annoying.

Formulation:

Part of the new Dream Wonder collection, this foundation is the newest addition to the Maybelline foundation line.

The formula itself is a liquid not too thick or thin. It offers a light to medium coverage that gives a nice flawless appearance to the skin. The finish is semi matte depending on your skin type. It is very easy to blend and looks great with the Maybelline Dream Wonder Powder on top. It also contains SPF 20.

Wear Time: 6+ hours

Price: $7 @ Bed, Bath & Beyond (Currently not available at drugstores yet)

NEW!!! Urban Decay Naked FLUSHED Palette in Streak

Urban Decay released their 1st Naked Flushed Palette for the face last year. The palette contains a bronzer, highlighter and blush. This summer they have released 3 additional shades to the collection. While I am in love with all the palettes my favorite one out of all of them is the Streak palette.

Packaging:

The packaging for the new palettes are the exact same to the original Naked Flushed palette. It comes in a tan/gold plastic case that comes with a nice mirror. These palettes are super convenient for traveling since it has your bronzer, blush and highlighter all in one.

Formulation:

Bronzer- Medium brown color w/a peachy gold undertone w/a satin finish

The bronzer is very pretty and soft and great for all over the face for a nice glow however it really isn't pigmented enough for contouring.

Highlighter- Peachy champagne (shimmery)

This highlighter is amazing. It is SUPER pigmented and brightens up your whole face. It is also pretty as an all over the lid color.

Blush-  A semi matte coral pink 

Very pigmented and easy to blend 

You can wear each shade by itself or mixed together.

All of these products are very long lasting wear tome 5+ hours especially with a primer underneath

You can purchase this palette and the others...

Urban Decay

Sephora

Ulta

Retail $30.00

NEW!!! The Nudes By Maybelline

I can't tell you guys how excited I was when I found out that Maybelline was coming out with a 12 eyeshadow palette featuring all NUDE colors. I am a huge fan of Maybelline eyeshadows. They are one of the most affordable and decent shadows out in the drugstores today. They also have a huge variety of colors and textures.

The Nudes palette features 12 neutral shades ranging from nudes to golds to your basic browns, grays and blacks. It is a very versatile palette and very simple to use. 

Packaging:

The palette comes in a black plastic case that includes a sponge tip applicator inside. The palette itself is divided and organized into miniature palettes as you can see on the back of the palette. This allows you to create looks easily and effortlessly.

Formulation:

Like most Maybelline shadows, there are always hits and misses. The lighter colors in the palette are not as pigmented while the darker colors are nicely pigmented. All the shadows are easy to work with and blend able. I do recommend wearing an eye primer underneath as they don't tend to stay on for too long without one.

The colors in this palette are a good drugstore alternative to the Urban Decay Naked 1 palette which retails for about $50.

1st row left to right

2nd row left to right

As of now you can purchase this palette at Bed, Bath & Beyond. They will be available in drugstores nationwide in late June/early-mid July depending on your area.

$9 @ Bed, Bath & Beyond

This palette is part of the PERMANENT Maybelline Collection so no need to worry if you can't get your hands on it now.

NEW! Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel

Packaging:

-Comes in a small plastic see through blue cylinder container w/a white screw on cap

-Contains 1 fl oz

Formulation:

Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel is a clear gel containing 1% salicylic acid. It is use for the treatment of acne either as a spot on treatment or all over the face under a good moisturizer. It is very comparable to most prescription acne clearing medication without the hefty price tag. I wasn't too keen on this product when I first saw it because most drugstore acne treatments usually contain about 2% salicylic acid and are lot cheaper however after one night of this I saw a huge improvement with my skin. Not only did my breakouts fade but it also took away any redness I had. I used this both as a spot on treatment and all over the face. You don't need much and always applying a thin layer (DO NOT LAYER THIS ON!!!). It is very important to follow up with a good moisturizer because this will dry your skin (acne is cause by oil glands so drying it up will stop it from growing etc...). It is very light so it can be worn throughout the day and under makeup.

You can purchase this product either on Clinique's online store or any store that sells Clinique products such as Sephora, Ulta, Macy's etc... It retails for $25.

Neutrogena Nourishing Long Wear Makeup

Packaging: 

Comes in a glass cylinder bottle without a pump.

Formulation: 

-Thick but light feeling on the skin and very blend able

-Heat and humidity resistant

-SPF 20 (Titanium Dioxide Sunscreen- NOT GOOD FOR PHOTOS)

Coverage: 

Medium (Natural looking)

Skin Types: 

Great for dry skin but also works well with oily and combination skin

Wear time:

6-8 hours longer if set with a powder

Where to purchase/pricing:

-Drugstores nationwide

-Depending on where you buy it, prices range from $8-$12

Weekly Playlist 5/26 WORKOUT EDITION

It is summer time and you all know what that means.... It's time to get ourselves beach body ready. For this week's playlist I wanted to share some of my workout music. Music is a great motivator when it comes to working out. 

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1.) Problem- Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea

2.) Wiggle- Jason Derulo ft. Snoop Lion

3.) All or Nothing- Elliphant ft. Bunji Garlin

4.) Bounce- Iggy Azalea

5.) Can't Remember to Forget You- Shakira ft. Rihanna

6,) Safe and Sound- Capital Cities

7.) Earthquake- Labrinth ft. Tinie Tempah

8.) Electronic Lover- Breathe Electric

9.) Give It 2 U- Robin Thicke 

10.) Goosebumpz- Mac Miller

11.) Bubblegum- Jason Derulo ft. Tyga

12.) I'm a Freak- Enrique Iglesias ft. Pitbull

13.) Iz U Down- Kid Ink ft. Tyge

14.) Sing- Ed Sheeran

15.) Could Be Me- MKTO ft. Ne-Yo

16.) Fly- Rihanna ft. Nikki Minaj

17.) Play Hard- David Guetta ft. Ne-Yo & Akon

18.) Boom Clap- Charli XCX

19.) Bad Girlz- M.I.A.

20.) Operate- ASTR

ChefSisi: Summer of Food

SUMMER OF FOOD

Recipe #2- Flatbread chicken "tacos"

What You Need:

-Flatbread 

-Chicken Tenders

-Broccoli Slaw

-Trader Joe's Soyaki Sauce

-Garlic

-Miracle Whip

-Cumin, Red Pepper Flakes, Salt, Black and White Pepper

-Cucumber

How To Make:

1.) Cut your chicken into bite size pieces and marinate w/minced garlic and 1/4 cup of the Soyaki sauce (set aside for 15 minutes or more)

2.) Once your chicken is done marinating cook in a pan w/ vegetable or canola oil 

3.) Once the chicken is almost done cooking add the slaw mix

4.) Add another 5 tablespoons of the soyaki sauce along with cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, black and white pepper

5.) Cook until chicken is done and the vegetables still have a bite to them

6.) Warm your flatbread on a dry hot pan on the stove

7.) After the flatbread is warm and toasty put a thin layer of miracle whip or sour cream 

8.) Add some half sliced cucumbers and top with the chicken mixture

9.) If desired add a bit more of the Soyaki sauce on top and ENJOY!!!