Weekly Beauty Favorites

Hey everyone! Today I'm sharing my favorite beauty products of the week!

First up are a couple of Skincare items from ULTA:

I'm really excited about these two products in particular. I've been searching for new skincare items to use in my evening routine and discovered these products a few weeks ago. I've tried them each nightly and I'm really happy with both of these products.
¤ ULTA Active Repair Eye Serum- "..helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, puffiness and dark circles in one single step..." This serum is formulated to help eliminate the appearance of dark circles and bags, improves hydration of skin, it is also allergy tested, opthamologist tested, suitable for all skin types and is not tested on animals.
¤ ULTA Intensive Treatment Night Repair Cream- "Deeply penetrating cream works over night to hydrate and replenish skin. Active Repair Complex enhances skin barrier function to increase moisture, decrease the appearance of wrinkles and improve skin clarity." This night cream helps in preventing moisture loss, supports the skin barrier to enhance elasticity, relieves dull damaged skin, is also allergy tested, suitable for all skin types, and not tested on animals.
Overall, I am pleasantly surprised at how much I'm enjoying these products from ULTA's Skincare Line. They really seem to work well with my sensitive skin and have now become regular additions to my skincare routine.

Next up is Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Smitten:

This is another product that I've only had for a few weeks, but I'm already in love.
"It’s a pampering balm fused with a lightweight lipstain in an adorable chubby crayon. Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain gives softer, smoother lips with a perfect flush of color that lasts hour after hour. The gel formula comes in 12 vibrant shades that match any look or mood." -revlon.com
I feel that this product does exactly as it's advertised. It's smooth, easy to use and the color payoff is wonderful. What I love most is it's lasting power! Revlon has been coming out with some excellent products lately and these babies are no exception. Now, how can I convince myself that it's okay to want every other shade?

The next product is Lancome Hypnose Star Mascara in 01 Nior Midnight:

This mascara is fantastic! I got this product as a sample in a Sephora order and I don't think I've ever liked a mascara as much as I like this one! "This mascara dresses lashes in intense volume, unfolding a new vision of glamour inspired by Betty Boop and top model Daria Werbowy. The formula's "black-diamond effect" imparts a glossy gel-like finish. The dual-action brush has a flat side for optimizing product deposit at the lash line while the rounded side separates, defines, and lengthens."-sephora.com
Although, the full size mascara is a little pricey ($28, yikes!) I feel that it's definitely worth the price. For me, it really does give "show stopping volume."

These last two products are beauty tools, Sigma Brushes:

¤Sigma Large Angled Contour- F40:

This brush is hands down a must-have for any makeup collection!! I can't get enough of this brush. It is perfect for applying bronzer to contour the cheekbones, forehead/temples and jawline areas. I don't know what I would do without this brush now that I have it. It is seriously amazing. Great quality, the angle is perfect, it's so soft and has rounded edges which (for me) makes a more natural look. Simply amazing.

¤Sigma Tapered Face- F25:

This brush is also amazing! I use it everyday to set my foundation and concealer with setting powder. The tapered shape gives exact placement of whatever product you're using. It's also a great brush for contour, applying blush or any other powder product. The bristles are natural and this brush in particular is fairly large with a precise tapered tip. I think that any brush from sigma is going to be worth the money because the quality is so great. Do you have any brush favorites from sigma?

Well, that's all of my favorite beauty products from this week! Thanks so much for stopping by and as always, I hope that you have a beautiful day! xx-Katie

Current Nail Polish: Surreal Appeal

I am wearing China Glaze Nail Lacquer in Surreal Appeal from the Cirque du Soleil World's Away Collection

Everyday Effortless Curls- Hair Tutorial

Today I'm going to share my first hair tutorial video! I'll be showing you how I achieve Everyday Effortless Curls ^-^



Products Used:
¤ BaByliss Pro GT Gold Titanium 1-1/4" Marcel Curling Iron (model: BABGT125M)
-barrel removed
¤ TIGI Bed Head Work It! Styler Paddle Brush
¤ (5) Alligator Hair Clip Single Prong
¤ ULTA Ultimate Styling Defining Curl Enhancer
¤ TRESemme 24 HOUR BODY Finishing Spray

Tarte The Big Thrill- Makeup Tutorial

Hey guys! I have to apologize for being a little MIA lately, but I am back with a new makeup tutorial to share. In the following tutorial I'll be sharing a makeup look using Tarte's The Big Thrill Limited Edition Color Collection Palette, enjoy!:

The eye shadows, blush, bronzer and lip gloss are from Tarte's The Big Thrill Palette
Products Used:

¤Eyes-
-Tarte Clean Slate 360* Creaseless 12-hr smoothing eye primer

-Intergalactic Metallic (lid & lower lash line), Silver Burst (inner corner & lower lash line), Jump For Juniper (outer corner & crease & lower lash line), Next Level Lilac (under brow bone) and Clay Crush (upper crease).

-Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero

-Lancome Hypnose Star Mascara in Nior Midnight

-Maybelline Mastershape by Eyestudio Soft Brown

¤Face-
-L'OREAL True Match Lumi Healthy Luminous Makeup in Soft Ivory/ Classic Ivory N1-2 Neutral

-ULTA Incognito Concealer 02 Light

-Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer in Ivory

-Amazonian Clay Bronzer in Park Ave Princess

-Amazonian Clay 12-hr Blush in Curious & Angelic

-Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Finishing Powder

¤Lips-
-Tarte Vitamin Lip Gloss in Strawberry Sensation

Brushes Used:
*Sigma Eye Shading Brush- E55
*Sigma Pencil Brush- E30
*Sigma Blending Brush- E25
*Sigma Tapered Blending Brush- E35
*Sigma Foundation Brush- F60
*Sigma Tapered Face Brush- F25
*Sigma Large Angled Contour Brush- F40
*Sigma Powder/Blush Brush- F10
*Sigma Tapered Highlighter- F35
*BH Cosmetics Duo Fiber Stippling Brush