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

Vaseline Cocoa Butter Body Oil

Do you like for your skin to feel silky smooth? I mean, who doesn't! The Vaseline Cocoa Butter Body Oil is absolutely amazing! First off, it smells incredible! I don't know if it's just me but when I think of the smell of cocoa butter, it's not so great. However, this body oil changes the game for sure! This oil moisturizes your skin all day and it uses pure cocoa butter. It also  uses Brazilian nut and almond oils. There is no no need to reapply. Your skin has a definite glow after use! So, use it after a shower in the morning or night, and your skin will be soft as a baby's bottom! You can buy this product at your local drugstore or Walmart. At Walmart, it is only $5.34! Check it out and tell me what you think! I give it an A+! -Rin

Smooth and Hydrated Lips

There's nothing worse than dry, chapped, peeling lips. Follow these easy home remedies to achieve the perfect pout! :)

Damp your lips with water and use a clean, damp toothbrush and gently rub across your lips. This is a great exfoliant and gets rid of flaky skin.

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You can also use a homemade scrub, using honey and sugar, rub across damp lips, and rinse.

After exfoliating, pat lips dry with a soft towel, and moisturize. One oldie, but goody, is Vaseline. Apply a tad on your lips and they'll feel super soft. Not a fan of Vaseline? My FAVORITE lip hydrating product is Maybelline's Baby Lips. This product is amazing, is great to use especially before lipstick application and is only $3! Have you tried any of these tips? Used any of these products? Let me know!

Rachel

Vaseline Spray and Go Moisturizer Review

I recently mentioned the new Vaseline Spray And Go on one of my posts and I was dying to try it. Well, sorry to say, I'm not impressed. :(

Pros:
1. Super lightweight
2. Decent amount of product (not great, but decent)
3. Easily accessible. Easy to find.
4. Three available scents
5. Easy application
6. Attractive packaging

Cons:
1. A little pricey ($7 from Target)
2. TOO lightweight. Didn't feel like you had any product on. I need to be able to FEEL the moisture on my skin. This evaporates into your skin as though nothing were ever there. It takes care of the ash, but doesn't address moisture.
3. It's not EXACTLY spray and go as advertised. You spray, THEN rub into skin.
4. Even after application, I felt the need to add lotion.  My skin was craving more moisture.

I need a product that takes care of the ash AND moisture, marketed at a slightly lower price point, and lives up to what it claims. Ultimately this product does not. I MUCH prefer and LOVE the Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Butter Vitalizing Gel Body Oil.

Final Grade: C

Rachel

Healthy Skin Regiment

Good and healthy skin should be your number one beauty priority! Establishing a routine and ADHERING to that routine (the hardest part) is key.

Night Routine

1. Pre-wash. If you wear makeup, using a makeup remover wipe first is good to wipe off surface makeup, dirt and debris from skin. My favorites? E.L.F. wipes and Neutrogena makeup remover wipes.

2. Then, using lukewarm water, wet your face and use your preferred facewash to cleanse your face. (I alternate using my hands and my Clarisonic device.) Cleanse for about a minute. Rinse.

3. Moisturize. This is SUPER important. Just as you moisturize everywhere else, the face is just as important...if not more! Moisturizing helps keep skin soft, supple, and helps keep wrinkles and fine lines at bay! Believe it or not, my most favorite moisturizer of all time is......VASELINE! Use in moderation, and this thrifty jewel will do wonders!

Morning Routine

Over-washing is detrimental for your skin. So, in the morning, I don't repeat last night's routine...too harsh. Instead, I gently splash my face with lukewarm water, pat dry, apply witch hazel with a cotton ball and moisturize.

Maintain this routine, or something like it and you'll see a major difference in your skin!

Rachel

Smooth and Glowing Skin

As the weather gets warmer, hemlimes are getting shorter! It's time to bare our legs and arms in shorts, skirts, dresses, tanks and pretty blouses! Before you bare all that skin, preparations are needed! My three simple tips?

1. A great body scrub

Scrubs can be really expensive, so I make my own. Use sugar or salt (salt is cheaper) and a body oil of your choice. I've used the basic baby oil to argan oil to coconut oil. It's really personal preference. Scrub that over wet skin and rinse. Your skin will feel brand new!

2. A great razor!

I use Gillette's Venus razor. A little pricey, but an absolutely amazing razor! Super close shave and NO CUTS!! I use the scrub as my shaving cream for an extra smooth finish!

3. Moisturizer

The final step in achieving smooth, glowing skin is moisturizing your skin! I've been using Keri lotion for years and it's AMAZING!  I've recently tried a new product, Vaseline body gel, and it's pretty awesome too (thanks for the recommendation Carrin)!
My next moisturizing product to experiment with? Vaseline's Spray and Go! Just picked it up today. I'll keep you guys posted on what I think.

Stick with these three simple steps and your skin will be smooth, glowing and turning heads! :)

Rachel