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 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

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