NEW!!! Maybelline Instant Cheek Flush

Pinking of You

PACKAGING:

-Comes in a round plastic container

-The cap is a handle to the product itself

-Comes also in a peach color

-Retails $5.99

Can be found at drugstores nationwide as well as select Targets, Wal-Marts and Ultas

FORMULATION:

I wasn't too impressed with this product. When I first saw it I had some high expectations. Maybelline usually does pretty well when it comes to their cream cheek products. The Baby Skin Instant Cheek Flush is a solid cheek stain. It has a very similar concept to the Tarte Cheek Stains which retail for around $20 each. The packaging is adorable and I do love how the product has a little handle making it super easy to apply. The texture is soft and blend able however the pigmentation is seriously lacking. It gives a very very light touch of color that dissipates after a little while. I do however like using this on my lips instead for a light stain and it stays on pretty well compared to the cheeks. It is also good for a cheek base. The stains allows and keeps powder products on a little bit longer and gives a nice glow underneath. 

Overall 3.5/5

Weekly Playlist 9/22

CLICK TO LISTEN ALONG W/ME :D

1.) About You

Trey Songz

2.) Same Old Love

Selena Gomez

3.) Hide & Freak

SoMo & Trey Songz

4.) Drive You Home

Parachute

5.) Meant to Be

Parachute

6.) I Will Not Take My Love Away

Matt Wertz

7.) Gibberish

MAX & Hoodie Allen

8.) Me Against The World

2PAC 

9.) Atlas Hands

Benjamin Francis Leftwich

10.) Life Goes On

2PAC

Top Fall TV Show Lineup!!! PART 1 Returning Shows

Fall is my favorite time of the year. I love the cool weather and the changing color of the leaves. And not to mention it is FINALLY the start of the holiday season!!!!!!!! But another favorite that some of us tend to overlook during the fall season is the return and arrival of TV SHOWS! .If you have been following me for awhile you will know that I am a huge TV buff! It is probably one of the best and worst things about me. The amount of time I spend watching TV shows is to the point where I think I may need to attend support groups for TV addicts (if there is one out there). But nevertheless for those of you who are like me out there I'm sure you will enjoy this post. Here is part 1 talking about returning shows. Part 2 will focus on new shows.

RETURNING SHOWS

The Mindy Project

Returns Sept. 15 on Hulu (Season 4) 
New episodes posted every Tuesday

Words alone cannot describe how excited I am that Hulu decided to pick this show up after FOX cancelled it (worst decision ever). If you guys are not familiar, The Mindy Project is about a 30 something year old gynecologist played by the beautiful and talented Mindy Kaling, and her misadventures with love, work, and friendships in the big apple. Plenty of sappy love scenes, raunchy humor and not to mention hot guys!!! 

iZombie

Returns Oct 6 on The CW (Season 2)

With all the hype on The Walking Dead, it is no wonder why this show is so underrated. iZombie is set in the present day where zombies roam free with humans (not to the human's knowledge). It follows the story of Liv Moore, medical student, turned zombie after an unfortunate incident at a party. She now works at the morgue eating the brains of the dead and helping local enforcement solving their murders. It is super entertaining and fun to watch. I personally find it better than The Walking Dead. #sorrynotsorry

 Madam Secretary

Returns Oct 11 on CBS (Season 2)

Basically a less raunchy version of Scandal, has just enough politics to keep you interested but not bore you to death. As much as I loved Scandal when it came out, I just really got sick of Olivia Pope, She really isn't the badass she claims to be and I frankly find her getting more and more annoying.

Fresh Off The Boat

Returns Sept 22 on ABC (Season 2)

If you haven't watched this show I don't know what is wrong with you. Fresh Off The Boat is based on the biography of Eddie Huang about his experiences as a Taiwanese immigrant moving to Florida in the 90's. Plenty of humor and just a little something out there for everyone.

American Horror Story: Hotel

Returns Oct 7 on FX(Season 4)

Who doesn't like AHS? There hasn't been much reveal on what the plot is but rather just the setting in a hotel. But from watching the past seasons, I know Ryan Murphy won't disappoint and not to mention LADY GAGA will be in it. Need I say more? And for those of you who aren't familiar with AHS, it is a horror anthology. It has a different setting every season usually with the same actors portraying different characters (anyone else sad that Jessica Lange isn't coming back)

Law and Order: SVU

Returns Sept 23 on NBC (Season 17)

I know I know you guys are probably thinking another season? This is mainly for those hardcore fans like myself. I haven't got bored yet so I will continue watching this until it ends.

Hawaii 5-0

Returns Sept 25 on CBS (Season 6)

Also another underrated show. This is a reboot from the 1960s-80s version. It is about an elite police force in Hawaii. It is actually pretty entertaining and somewhat relatable which is what you would think of a cop show.

Reign

Returns Oct. 9 on The CW (Season 3)

Tells the story of the rise of Queen Mary of Scotland. It is like Gossip Girl but set in the 1500s. Great cast of characters and the plot is always changing and moving. Highly addictive especially if you are a history buff like I am (not accurate but who really cares). 

Downton Abbey

Returns Jan 3 2016 (maybe wrong) on PBS (Season 6)

And last but not least the LAST season of Downton Abbey  (bring on the tissues). When I first heard of this show I was very skeptical. It seemed very bland and just plain boring. But boy was I wrong and so glad to be wrong. I have fallen deeply and madly in love with this series and honestly it is taking a piece of my heart with it. There isn't much detail on the plot but from the trailer we can expect a very emotional season so make sure you stock up on tissues.

Review: Pixi Glow Tonic

PACKAGING: 

-Comes in a small plastic bottle

-Contains 100 ml (small bottle $15)

There is a slightly bigger size I think around 300 ml for $25 but I haven't seen it in stores (can purchase online)

Available @ Target (exclusive)

OR

Pixi Online 

FORMULATION:

Pixi Glow Tonic is a glycolic acid based facial toner (5%). Glycolic acid is a natural substance that comes from sugar cane. It is known for its exfoliating powers on the skin. It can also help with anti aging skin problems as well as correct discoloration and tighten the surface of the skin. 

Along with glycolic acid, Pixi Glow Tonic also contains aloe and ginseng. This product is designed to  exfoliate the skin without any harsh chemicals or beads. It contains no alcohol so for those of you who are worried about this toner stripping the moisture out of your skin fear not. It is best applied with a cotton round all over the face after cleansing. It leaves the skin soft and smooth and makes applying moisturizer or makeup flawlessly. 

For those of you weary of scents beware that this toner does have a heavy scent. It isn't anything too terrible. A combination of roses and the woodsy outdoors. 

I have been using this product for about 2 weeks now and I gotta say how surprised I was with this. The Pixi Glow Tonic is very well known over in the UK and has recently just came to the states. I can definitely see what all the rage has been about. I haven't had any breakouts and the breakouts I did have before using this product has disappeared completely. I have extremely sensitive skin so not breaking out for 2 weeks is a huge win for me. However my skin does react well with glycolic acid. I have used products in the past that contain this and have had stellar results. I suggest testing your skin out with a product that has less glycolic acid in it before trying this out. 

I am not a dermatologist this review is 100% my experience with this product. I do think this product could work on a variety of skin types but remember we all have different skin and will react differently compared to each other. So always do a little research on your skin before trying out anything new.

XOXO

OVERALL:

5/5