Now I can see why this is so popular. I am just, just trying out this line of makeup. I guess better late to the party than to never arrive at all. First: $3.49. Yep, that’s right. Second: thanks to coconut oils, this pencil goes on really smooth. It comes in loads of shades, including tons of neutrals:
Black
Brown
Dark Brown
Light Brown
Charcoal
Medium Brown
The pencil has great staying power. At this price, you can afford to throw one in your purse, just in case. What a find!
I am so lazy when matching colors. So I shy away from drugstore brands. I still haven’t figured out the right shade for the hot, new Maybelline FIT. But I did happen to find the right shade in this Souffle and I was smitten with the texture. I thought it would be perfect to use with the L’Oreal Magic Perfecting Base, previously and positively reviewed. While the color worked well with my Fair-Medium skin, there was a greyish cast to my face. There wasn’t the luminosity I have enjoyed with so many other products. For a matte look, this could work, but cheek color would have to be employed.
This is my new travel staple. I absolutely hate to check luggage for short weekend trips, so this is a great face cleanser solution you don’t have to fit in those charming plastic baggies. I particularly like the Yes to Cucumbers line by Yes to Carrots because it is calming, but still exfoliates and rejuvenates. What could be better after being on an airplane? The smell is clean and natural, while not being overwhelming. The Towelettes remove dirt, sweat and even eye makeup. They are especially handy for those evenings you are too tired to even contemplate the whole face routine because they are so quick and easy to use. 
Do you remember your first razor? Well, I do. Weird, I know. It was the round one with the neon disk in the center. I guess my obsession with cosmetics and products spills over into the beauty tools category too. My dermatologist recommended this razor as the absolute best. Although it doesn’t have all the bells and whistles (i.e. 17 blades, huge moisturizing strip, etc.), it has the best performance around. Leave it to the men to have the best razor and not tell the ladies about it. Plus, I like its clean and metallic design – doesn’t make me feel so silly and prissy about shaving my legs.
Since it is freezing basically everywhere in the country, I am generously sharing my dry skin solution. My skin gets super dry when the heater comes on – I know… join the club. I used to be devoted to drugstore Lubriderm, but recently stumbled on Yes To Carrots’ Hand and Elbow Cream. In my defense, I was in the market for a hand cream and I have always loved this brand. But here is the real secret, I don’t just use it on my hands and elbows – it has become my everyday body lotion too! I love the consistency, it is easy to rub in, and doesn’t leave a cloying smell.
I am a lip balm connoisseur. I have one stashed at my desk, by my bed, by my couch… well, you get the point. When I was home for the holidays, my Texas skin got dried out in the cold weather and, horror!, I was without a lip balm. After a trip to the local Whole Foods, I was back in business. This lip balm has been catapulted to my favorite in no time. Not sticky, really moisturizing, doesn’t taste too sweet and I could swear it adds just a pinch of color.
