Milani Corallina & Flamingo Pose Review!

Milani Color Statement Lipstick in Flamingo Pose ($5.49)
The Milani Color Statement Lipsticks have incredible lasting power. These lipsticks stay on your lips for about 5-6 hours. I have eaten entire meals wearing this lipstick and there has still been color on my lips. After wearing this lipstick for a few hours, Flamingo Pose does stain the lips. If you do not like lipsticks that stain, these are not for you. The lipstick didn't dry out my lips during the wear time & remained comfortable :) The Milani Color Statement lipsticks are VERY pigmented! The colors are vibrant and really make a statement, just as the name suggests. Plus, it smells like watermelon :)

WITH FLASH

WITHOUT FLASH

(Lipstick on the left, Blush on the right)

Milani Baked Blush in Corallina (6.49)
Coralina caught my eye because it's a rather unique shade for a drugstore blush - you find a lot of pinks and peaches, but not a bright coral like this. The color is a pigmented true coral, with silver and orange swirls in the pan. It's very flattering for my skin tone & I would assume it would be flattering on every other skin tone as well :) Initially, upon first close look, I could see chunks of silver glitter that didn't seem very pleasant but I'm so happy I decided to take the risk and buy it. The glitter does show up pretty heavy when swatched on the hand but once I applied it to my face, the glitter is not obvious at all. I end up with just a subtle glow/sheen. As soon as I got the product on my brush & tapped off excess, most of the glitter just kinda falls off and leaves the true color of the blush on your brush. This is a rather pigmented shade so use caution when applying! The brush that comes with it I do not recommend you use, it's too stiff and it'll just leave an awkward streak of red on your cheeks.

Clarisonic Mia 2 Review :)

Clarisonic Mia 2 in Sea Breeze

Sensitive Brush Head (i really need to get a new brush head soon LOL)

Claims:

• Cleanses 6x better than with your hands alone in just 60 seconds
• Works with skin, not against it, to gently massage away impurities trapped within pores
• Prepares skin for better absorption of creams, serums and moisturizers
• Gentle enough to use 2X a day

Includes:
-1 Sensitive Brush Head

-Universal Voltage Charger

-Protective Travel Case

Features:

-Two speeds (low and normal)

-A one-minute pulsing T-Timer

Price: $120 (I got mine from the navy exchange, so it was a little cheaper & tax-free!)

Retail Price: $150

After using my Clarisonic for almost a month now, here's a list of all the things that I've noticed about my skin ever since I added the Mia2 to my skin regimen!

-Leaves skin feeling and looking healthier
-Removed tons of excess make-up
-Helps skin care products absorb better
-Pores appear smaller
-Reduces oily areas, dry skin patches and blemishes
-Soft, non-abrasive brush head

I honestly can't believe I waited so long to buy this. I know it's a lot of money to cough up for a skincare product, but for me it was worth every penny! If you are on the fence about buying this because of the price, do not hesitate! It's definitely a HG product for myself & many others. I have oily skin and large pores in the t-zone, and nothing has EVER helped my skin look and feel this good. I've used the Olay Pro-X advanced cleaning system in the past but it isn't nearly as good as the Clarisonic. What I love the most about the Clarisonic is the feeling you get after cleansing. After wearing make-up all day, it just feels so nice to let your skin breathe :)

I use the Clarisonic in a slow circular movement all around the face to make sure I get all the excess dirt and make up deep down in the skin. I typically always use the low speed, but whenever I wear more make-up than usual, I'll use the normal speed.

• 20 seconds on nose
• 10 seconds on each cheek
• 10 seconds on forehead
• 10 seconds on chin/neck

The Clarisonic was great for traveling as well! The case kept it protected from getting dirty & didn't take up that much space in my bag. The brush cap was very helpful as well because of the ventilation holes. If it didn't have the holes, moisture can get trapped in the space from the water and cause mold to grow on the brush. 

If you couldn't tell already... I would definitely recommend this product! LOL As always, if you have any questions or have tried this product before, don't hesitate to leave me a comment below letting me know what you think :)

The Body Shop Tea Tree Facial Wash & Toner Review!

I recently got some new skincare products that I added to my skincare routine that I absolutely fell in love with! It's been over a month since I've purchased these items but I wanted to wait until I tested these products long enough before I wrote a review on these products just to make sure they really worked for me. As always, feel free to leave me comments with any questions, suggestions, or your opinions on these products and how they worked for you :)

I've heard so many beauty guru's rave about The Body Shop's Tea Tree skincare line for such a long time that I finally caved in and bought them.  But before I tell you about the products, I first wanted to let you guys know what my skin imperfections are so you have an idea of what I look for in a product. Fortunately, I never had a problem with cystic acne or any of that sort. I got a few pimples here and there but my biggest issues with my skin are blackheads, whiteheads, blemishes, and oily skin. Everybody has different skin problems so the products that I may love might not always work for you because everyone's skin has different needs. So don't be discouraged if these products don't work for you! 

Body Shop Tea Tree Face Wash ($11.50):

Claims: This daily-use facial wash for blemished skin gives clearer-looking skin when used as part of a regular regime.

• Removes excess oil without over-drying skin
• Helps remove impurities
• Gentle enough for daily use

I was super excited to use this face wash because I have oily skin & blemishes so this seemed like the perfect face wash for me. I'm not too sure how well this face wash removes make-up because I use a make-up remover wipe before washing my face so I couldn't tell you how well this removes make-up. I honestly really do like this product and would definitely re-purchase!
So here are my opinions on this product :)

Pros:

• Very gentle on skin
• Doesn't leave my skin feeling tight/dry
• Leaves face feeling clean & refreshed
• Controls acne 
• Minimizes blemishes & acne scars

Cons:

• Smells a little weird
  It's not a horrible smell! I don't mind it, I just don't love it.
  
  

Body Shop Tea Tree Toner ($11.50):

Claims: This refreshing toner for blemished skin gives a beautifully matte, shine-free finish.

• Removes traces of make-up, cleanser and impurities
• Mattifying powders leave skin shine-free
• Clinically proven to give clearer-looking skin

Words cannot describe how much I LOVE this toner. This is definitely one of my new HG products! I honestly get so excited in the morning/night just to use this, that's how much I'm obsessed with it lol. It leaves this cool and refreshing feeling afterwards that I just love! I definitely would re-purchase this product no doubt!

Pros:

• Very gentle on skin
• SUPER REFRESHING
• Doesn't leave the skin feeling tight/dry
• Leaves skin feeling clean
• Controls acne
• Matte finish to the skin
• Removes leftover make-up

Cons:

• Having to shake the bottle thoroughly before using