Calvin Klein Makeup?!?!?!

If you live in the US you’ve probably heard of Calvin Klein unless... you’ve been living under a rock. He is known for his underwear and fragrance ads and denim designs. Most of us have seen a sexy CK ad! Well to my surprise, he has a makeup line! Who knew?!?

I made a stop at Ulta over the weekend with one of my best friend’s with a short list of items to buy. My bestie stopped to look at lipstick and low and behold it was the Calvin Klein brand. The CK representative happened to be in the store and she began to introduce us to their line. CK’s line is an exclusive to ULTA stores; new to Michigan stores.

The CK rep raved about their face makeup, a 3-in-1 solution (primer, sunscreen, and foundation) which is designed to be light on the skin but provide the necessary coverage. It also adjusts to your complexion and is able to darken up to two shades; perfect for the summer months. I also picked up their skin illuminator liquid in warm with the intention of using it as a highlighter. I used both products this weekend and I love the feel and finish of both! If you usually wear a tinted moisturizer in the summer I think this product is definitely a great alternative because it’s as light as or maybe even lighter on the skin than some tinted moisturizers on the market. The other great thing about this line is the pricing. It is extremely reasonable. The 3-in-1 makeup retails for $30 and the Illuminator is $20. CK offers a full line of makeup; check them out at an Ulta store near you!

Lipstick Secret!

Have you ever worn a lipstick and was completely turned off by the drying effects, smudging off on everything you drink, or it not being as smooth as you would like? Well, if you wear lipstick I’m sure you’ve experienced at least one of the above. Let me let you in on a secret, Mac’s Prep + Prime lip is the answer! It’s a color free base worn under lipstick. It adds moisture, improves the appearance of lip products, and smoothes and refines the lips.

The first time I wore it, my lipstick lasted all night and I was at a friend’s party and the beverages were flowing. At the end of the night I still had on my “lips” which is unheard of if I had not prepped and primed! I will never wear lipstick again without applying this product. Try it and tell me what you think!

Ipsy Glam Bag!

Yesterday I arrived home to a pleasant surprise package; I received my first Ipsy Glam Bag! If you aren’t familiar, Ipsy was created by Michelle Phan a stylist and beauty expert. Michelle and her team of stylist select products they love for subscribers to try. Each month subscribers receive a personalized glam bag and the stylists post videos using the products you were sent. You can follow along or create your own video. This is a cool concept and really an amazing new phenomenon. The cost of membership is only $10 per month!

I was super excited to receive my first spring themed glam bag. It contained a mint colored Zoya nail polish, Juice Beauty lip gloss, Mirabella red lip liner, Nume finishing hair serum, and a Yaby concealer! The bag itself is a super cute chevron like print which I plan to definitely use in the future! 

I love nail polish and seriously wanted to polish my nails at 11:00pm but decided against it for obvious reasons. The lip liner will come in handy because I’ve purchased three new red lip sticks, MAC RiRi Woo, Milani Red Label, and Mac Red, I can’t wait to see which shade it works with the best. The concealer may be a little too light for my complexion but I plan to try it just to get a feel for the consistency of the product. I was least excited about the hair serum but I’ll try it as well.

I am thoroughly impressed with my first Glam bag and I’m very happy to be a part of the IPSY club! Every product junkie must be an ipster!

My Life Was Changed!

Since becoming an adult I developed a mild case of acne. I escaped my teens and the majority of my twenties without any issues until sometime toward the end. I had no choice but to develop a habit of utilizing a skincare regime to manage this mild annoyance. I’ve used multiple facial wash systems over the years but for the last well let’s say 2 or 3 years I’ve been using a Boscia skin care regime.

I love love love Boscia! This line was originally developed in Japan and introduced to the United States in 2002. It is the world’s first 100% preservative free skincare line who guarantees a manufacturing process of purity. Meaning, they manufacture in a clean room environment!



*photo from boscia website

I began using these products and within weeks noticed an improvement in my skin. Using it day and night religiously help me get a handle on my skin. I still felt like something was missing because although I saw a reduction in the frequency of breakouts I still felt like I need to take my regime to a new level.

I was introduced to a product that CHANGE MY LIFE!!!!

THE CLARISONIC!!!



*photo from company website



This little brush transformed my skin! I have rare occasions of a bump here and there but nothing major! After using this for the first time, my face never felt so clean from my at home care. My skin looked like I had gotten a facial and now every day I experience this amazing feeling! 

 I highly recommend buying a Clarisonic, you won’t regret the purchase! Everyone I know who owns one shares my same sentiments!