Oil Face Cleansers...Worth the Hype?

Over the last few months, oil cleansers have been all the rage. To be honest, the whole concept seems strange to me. I'm putting oil on my face? To clean my face? Seems like an oxymoron. But of course, I had to see for myself what the hype was all about.

So, I was in Target (my absolute addiction) and came across an oil cleanser by Garnier. It costs about $7 bucks, so I picked it up. The claims?
" Nourishing Cleansing Oil instantly dissolves impurities and long-wear makeup with no greasy residue."

I LOVE this stuff! It does exactly what it claims! It truly dissolves all makeup/dirt on your face and leaves no greasy residue behind; it rinses completely clean! 

Ultimately? I'm a believer and since I've been using this cleanser (a few months), I can feel a difference in my skin; it's more hydrated, smoother and clearer. I would absolutely recommend this product!

-Rachel

P.S.  I have normal to dry skin.

Have you used an oil cleanser before? What was your experience?

NEW Favorite Top Coat: Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Top Coat

A few months ago I did a post on a great top coat for my nails. Although I loved that product, as with a lot of things, I found that after a while of using that product, it just didn’t seem to live up to my initial high hopes. So….I’ve found another great top coat that I’ve been loving for the last few months. It’s the Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Top Coat. It comes in a cute red bottle, dries in about 1-2 minutes, leaves a SMOOTH and shiny finish and keeps my polish looking fresh and beautiful for days! Check it out! I think you’ll really love it!

Rachel

Emergency Beauty Kit Essentials

Alright….so I admit it. I am rushing EVERYWHERE I go. Time is not my friend, and it is a daily struggle. So, because of that unfortunate reality, instead of fixing the problem (which makes TOTAL sense), I have instead, learned to adapt. Haha! J  What’s my big secret for overcoming this struggle? An emergency beauty kit! I keep a cute little bag in the trunk of my car with all of the essentials. So whether I’m running late or have an unexpected overnight stay, I am ready to go! So, hit up the travel size aisle, stock up and get to loading up your emergency beauty kit!

·         Deodorant

·         Body spray

·         Lotion

·         Contact solution/contact case

·         A few cotton balls/nail polish remover

·         Neutral lipstick/lipgloss

·         Blush

·         Face powder or BB Cream (powder will hold up much longer)

·         Panty liners

·         2-3 tampons/pads

·         Spare pair of underwear (Yes, I said it! J)

·         Spare pair of earrings

·         Tide to go stain stick

·         Vaseline

·         Mini size toothbrush

·         Toothpaste

What other essentials would you have to have in YOUR emergency beauty kit? Please share in the comments section below!

Rachel

Rin's 5 Fall Essentials

So, I have to admit I am not a big fan of cold weather. Lets just say I like less layers when it comes to my wardrobe. If it could be 75 degrees in GA everyday, I would be a happy girl! But lets face it, there's something to say about having seasons. So, in order to make the BEST of this Autumn, I must have these 5 Fall essentials!

#1 A girl's best friend in the fall are a pair of black boots

#2 When that chill hits the air, you must be prepared with a fitted peacoat

#3 In the Fall, colors can often be so drab, but not if you add a POP of ColoR! My fave for the fall is mustard!

#4 Let us not forget, with a pop a color comes a funky animal print, my personal favorite is LEOPARD!!!!
Check out Beyonce, I like those shades as well! :)

#5 Last, but certainly not least, this drink puts me in the mood for Fall every time! None other than the Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks!

Which of these essentials do we share in common? What are your 5 Fall essentials? Tell me in the comments! :)

Carrin

NEW OBSESSION: L'Oreal La Laque and La Matte Colour Riche Lipsticks

There is nothing that I hate more than buying a lipstick then getting it home and realizing it’s nothing like the color that the package portrayed. I am a HUGE consumer of all things cosmetics, so as such a loyal patron of these products, I hate when my time and money has been wasted on a product that’s nothing like it was marketed. 

Luckily, I don’t have ANY complaints with the new L’Oreal La Laque and La Matte lipsticks. They are, in one word, AMAZING! What you see is what you get! The colors are true, bold, opaque, pigmented and gorgeous! There are 8 shades to choose from; 4 La Laque colors (glossy finishes), and 4 La Matte colors (matte finishes). These lipsticks retail for $7.99 (Target) each and I have 6 of the 8 colors they offer.

They glide on incredibly smooth, have an easy twist mechanism to aid in product usage and come in sleek, slender packaging. This product is an A+++ in my book and I recommend you picking up at least one of each finish, one gloss and one matte. You won’t be sorry!

Rachel

H&M: OOTN

H&M black dress (S)

A couple blogposts ago, I described my recent purchases from H&M. One of the items, I bought was a small black dress with lace on the sides. It was only $10! I love how you can find such steals at H&M. Well, this summer me and my girls went out to celebrate Ray's birthday and I decided to rock it! I paired it with my nude Jessica Simpson heels and a hot pink bracelet. 

What do you guys think of my OOTN (outfit of the night)?!

-Carrin

Dorco USA Razors: Shai Double 3-Blade System for Women

A couple months ago, Dorco USA asked me to review one of their products. I was happy to do it and honored that they asked. This is a 6 blade razor with a moisturizing strip, pivoting head, non-slip grip and fantastic price retailing at only $5.95. Before this razor, I had been using my Gillette Venus razor for the last 2-3 years and have LOVED it. BUT, this razor has certainly taken my heart now. It offers more, retails for less and yields fantastic results! Check out my review below!

Rachel