Hask Keratin Smoothing Hair Care Collection

If you ever peruse the hair aisles at Walmart, Ulta or Sally Beauty, chances are you've heard of Hask before. They have a few different hair lines targeted to specific needs, and recently I was sent the Keratin Protein line aimed at smoothing and softening the hair. If you're snooty about hair care and only like top-end brands, I'd recommend you give Hask a shot despite the super affordable pricing. These budget-friendly hair products perform extremely well and I think you'll be impressed.

This line is free of: sulfates, parabens, phthalates, gluten, drying alcohol and artificial colors. All of these products are infused with keratin, which reduces frizz and blocks humidity.

The first thing to mention is that everything in this line smells amazing, and the smell very lightly lingers throughout the first part of my day. The shampoo and conditioner (5.99 for 12 oz) alone are a very nice combo - after using my hair felt soft and looked shiny and healthy. I really enjoyed using both of these products.

I also tried out the Keratin Protein Smoothing Shine Oil ($2.99 for 5/8 oz). After washing and conditioning my hair, I put a dime sized drop of this in the ends of my hair (from my ears down) and then proceeded to style with a blow dryer. Initially, I was worried this product would weigh my hair down or force me to wash my hair the next day - but I worried for nothing. This is a light weight oil that adds shine and softness without making your hair greasy. I would advise avoiding your roots, or you may end up looking like a greaseball. 

Lastly, I put the Keratin Protein Smoothing Deep Conditioner ($2.99 for 1.75 oz) to the test. This packet will get me 2-3 uses - it's got a lot of product in this little pouch. This product is marketed towards those with very dry, over-processed hair. Because I'm lazy and rarely do anything to my hair, that's not really a problem I deal with, however I like to use an intense deep conditioner about once a week. The blend of ingredients in this product repairs damage, reduces breakage and helps to reduce static and drying time. I really enjoyed using it. It made my hair soft and smell great. It's not the strongest deep conditioner I've ever used, but I did like it regardless.

You can find the whole Hask range at Ulta, for a super affordable price! 

Have you tried anything from the Hask brand? What are your thoughts? Let me know!

Burnin' Up #9: Candles by Victoria

If you watch any beauty gurus on YouTube (who, for some reason, all love candles -- apparently beauty + candles go hand in hand), you may have heard of the brand Candles by Victoria. I first heard about this brand from Michele1218 who raved about all of her candles. There are even collabs on the Candles by Victoria site between TiffanyD and other YouTubers -- I am guessing they may have gotten free items to review or paid for their reviews - just a guess. All items were purchased by me with my own money - so you can expect a completely honest review. 

ANYWAY - I picked up a couple things earlier this fall for my mom and I and wanted to share with all of you. There are ENDLESS amounts of scents on the CBV website, so for those of you ready to make a purchase, I hope this can take the guesswork out of your ordering! Here's what I picked up:

• Oh Holy Night: "Frankincense, cedar, sugar spruce, Christmas Tree and sweet cinnamon." This is a really nice, fresh wintry scent. You can definitely smell the cinnamon and frankincense with a hint of sweet. I'd recommend this cozy scent. 

• Sage: "A blend of wild jasmine, white roses, french lavender and bergamot with a light hint of fresh pine needles." To me, this smells like powdery jasmine with a hint of laundry. It's a scent that will make your house smell clean. Not my favorite, but not bad. 
• Pomegranate & Cider: "Juicy Pomegranates combined with the fullness of a sweet rich cider, amazing!" This smells like a cider infused starburst. It's very sweet but has a nice warmth thanks to the cider. It's unlike any wax melt I've used before, definitely a nice scent. 

• Soothe: "A relaxing combination of Eucalyptus, Patchouli, Lemon and Basil." The scent description is spot on. I get a whiff of all the notes mentioned. It's a fresh, clean scent that wouldn't offend anyone. 

• Marshmallow Peppermint: "This is a fun, flirty, fluffy fragrance that embraces lightheartedness and femininity all in one!  A fabulous blend of fresh essential oil of peppermint and huckleberries, hints of violet and white floral, with creamy base notes of vanilla marshmallow." I can absolutely smell the peppermint and floral berries in this scent. It doesn't really have a hint of marshmallow to me, but it is slightly warm like vanilla. Not my favorite, but I think many people would love this scent.

• Let It Snow: "Eucalyptus and Cinnamon flourishes dance on a bed of crisp, chilled peppermint. If you are not caroling after smelling this there may be no hope for you." The scent description is spot on for this scent. I wouldn't imagine eucalpytus and cinnamon making such a great combo, but it's delightful! It smells like ribbon candy to me! 

• Minty Twist: "For our Minty lovers, Spearmint, Peppermint with a touch of Vanilla." This smells mainly of spearmint to me. It smells a lot like spearmint chapstick. I enjoy minty scents in my home, and I imagine this will be nice. 

• Charlie Brown Christmas: "Name that Scent winner. A wonderful holiday fragrance with top notes of Brazilian orange, bergamot, and bread with cinnamon, nutmeg, and lily of the valley on a base of vanilla and raspberry." I can distinctly smell the bread and cinnamon notes in this. I am sure all the other notes are there, but to me I just get that perfect spicy smell that's ideal for fall and winter. A really nice scent if you enjoy spicy home scents. 

• Crackling Birch: "Outdoors on a winter day...Simply amazing if we may say so ourselves! Crackling Birch fragrance begins with top notes of bergamot, orange, and lemon; with middle notes of geranium, lily, and rose; and base notes of patchouli, vetiver, and tonka beans. This fragrance is one of the most well-rounded fragrances we have ever smelled." This smells like a fancy men's cologne. I can smell the vetiver and bergamot - overall, I really like this scent. 

• Christmas By the Fire: "A subtle seasonal cinnamon spice -- a very unique combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, cedar wood, sage tempered with frankincense and myrrh for warmth and comfort, snuggle up with your favorite book and enjoy!" Cinnamon and sage are the two scents I smell the most. This is a unique Christmas scent, and I really like it. 

• Country Bumpkin: "A wonderful complex blend of apples, candied yams, marshmallows, sweet cream butter, brown sugar, nutmeg, crushed cinnamon bark and fresh cloves. Bring the country home to you." Mmm... this is cinnamon and sugar goodness. If you're a fan of spicy fall scents, I guarantee you'll love this one. 

• Why I Autumn: "An Autumn blend of lemon and apple; followed with middle notes of anise, cinnamon, and ginger; sitting on well-rounded base notes of woods, musk, and vanilla." I adore this scent - it's one of my most favorites. It smells like an autumnal lemon cupcake and it made my house smell so good. I would definitely get this scent again in a future order.

• Snowdrift Berries: "Uniquely different and absolutely incredible holiday scent that has become a year round favorite! Top notes of semi-sweet berries mixed with undertones of balsam pine." This smells like a piney starburst, and while that sounds disgusting, I can promise you this smells quite nice! 

• Christmas in Who-Ville: "Pink Sugar and Sweet Snow." This reminds me of something you'd pick up at Bath & Body Works. It smells minty and perfumed all in one. It's nice, but not something I'd pick up again. 

• White Chocolate Caramel Crunch: "White Chocolate, Caramel and Carmel Corn. Yum!!!" I think this was a freebie in my order, as I don't remember ordering it. It's not typically a scent I'd go for. It's a very sweet chocolate scent. I don't tend to like chocolate scents burning in my house, but if you do - you'll like this.

So there ya have it - I ordered quite a few scents! I've put a few of these to the test already and I'm happy to report they burn very nicely. Even in my open high-ceilinged house, the smells fill up the whole space. The wax is very creamy and soft, so my only gripe is that it's a big tougher than normal to get the dried wax out of my burners. (pro tip: freeze your burners and the wax should pop right out -- these take a little more coercing). Because the wax is so creamy and soft, it's easy to cut -- and I'd recommend cutting each of these wax melts in to four pieces so you get your money's worth!

Overall, I'm really glad I placed an order with Candles by Victoria. It certainly won't be my last. I'd recommend trying the company out if you are looking for some fun new scents to try! 

Target Beauty Box | Fall 2015

Target Beauty Boxes go QUICK - I mean, really fast. They're $10 and filled with sample and full sized products, all of which can be found at Target. Unfortunately, this box I'm showing you today is already sold out, but I wanted to show you what came in it so you can see the value (and wait anxiously for the winter box to arrive!). I don't always pick these up, but this time there was enough products I wanted to try in this box that I decided to place my order. Here's what came in the fall 2015 box:

• Acure Repairing Shampoo + Conditioner: A more natural cleaning and conditioning duo, formulated with moroccan argan stem cell + argan oil to soften hair, repair damage and strengthen.

• Covergirl Intensify me! Liquid Liner: I did a full review of this eyeliner here. I've come to like it quite a bit because it's very black and dries matte (I said semi-shiny in my previous review, so IDK if my pen's formula changed or what). Takes some practice to handle the shape of the tip, but once you master it, you'll love it.

• Olly Undeniable Beauty Vitamin Gummies: Comprised of biotin, vitamins C, E and Borage Oil work to make your hair, skin and nails the extra healthy and radiant.

• Goody SlideProof Elastics: One can never have too many hair bands, amirite ladies? These have a little grippy side to keep them in place. I haven't tried them yet, so I don't know if that's a good thing or a rip your hair out of your head kind of thing.

• SW Basics Exfoliant: I've wanted to try this brand for ages now, so even though this sample is tiny, it was one of the reasons I bought this box. This exfoliant is made without synthetic chemicals, plastic microbeads, alcohol, or fragrance. It's USDA organic certified and made with only three ingredients. Love!

• Skinfix Ultra Rich Body Butter: This body butter is free of fragrance, soy, gluten, parabens and phthalates. Meant for ultra dry skin, this aims to soothe and heal rough patches all day long. Especially good for those suffering from eczema.

• Hello Mojito Mint Flouride Toothpaste: This toothpaste is vegan and never tested on animals. Plus, it has a fun flavor -- mojito mint! 

• Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Suede lipstick in High Heels: A long lasting lipstick in a peachy pink shade. Not my favorite color, so not sure I'll be keeping this. 

• ROC Deep Wrinkle Night Cream: It's a simple as it sounds, a wrinkle reducing night cream. This is a $20 cream, which makes this box well worth it! 

Have you purchased a Target beauty box before? Let me know your thoughts below!

Lip List #3

The last couple weeks, I really didn't feel like sporting bold lips, or any lipstick at all (hence the lack of these kind of posts). But last week, I felt like myself again, and I have for you a week's worth of different lippies. Here's what I wore last week:

• Monday:  Hikari Cosmetics Lipstick in Cabernet. This wine red matte is perfect for fall. It's slightly drying on the lips, but I've used much worse. I love this color.

• Tuesday: Tarte LipSurgence Lip Creme in Thoughtful, a brown-rose. This lippie is minty and feels creamy and hydrating on the lips.

• Wednesday: Maybelline Color Elixir in Mauve Mystique, a my lips but better mauve. The Color Elixir formula is creamy and hydrating.

• Thursday: Starlooks Lipgloss in Guilty Pleasure, a perfect creamy nude. This smells like vanilla and feels nice on the lips. A great gloss.

• Friday: Rimmel Show Off Lip Lacquer in Aurora, an orange-red liquid lipstick. A highly pigmented gloss that's super comfortable to wear, non-drying.

What are you wearing this week? Let me know!

October Empties (#19)

This month's empties bin filled up really quickly. I seemed to finish a little bit of everything at once. Some good, some bad, I'll fill you in on whether or not each product is worth trying or repurchasing. Here's what I used up in the month of October:

• Loreal Everstrong Bodify Conditioner (would repurchase) - This was nice. It made my hair smell good, feel soft, and look shiny. I like the EverStrong line. I'd definitely get this again in the future. 

• Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship (would repurchase) - This used to be my jam in college, and the smell of it certainly brought me back. I don't love it as much as I used to, but every now and then I don't mind using this for old times sake.

• Aveeno Baby Wash & Shampoo (would not repurchase) - I got this to clean my brushes, but I didn't like the smell so I wouldn't buy this again. It did a fine job of cleaning my brushes, but from here on out I think I'll be using Dr. Bronner's castille soap instead.

• Sonia Kashuk Brush & Sponge Cleanser (would not repurchase) - What I didn't like about this is the packaging. When washing my brushes, my hands get wet (duh) and this packing is slippery to hold on to and spray on to brushes. I couldn't even get the last bit out with the pump at the end, so out it goes. 

• B&BW Mad About You Shower Gel (would not repurchase) - Ooooweee... this body wash had an overly perfumey floral scent (very young scent) and it lingered for a good while after showering. I got this as a free gift with purchase, and I won't grab it again. 

• Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Buttercream (would repurchase) - I love Soap & Glory products, and this body butter is amazing. It smells like a key lime pie and does a great job of moisturizing without feeling greasy. This won't be the last time I get this stuff!

• Philosophy Loveswept Body Lotion (would not repurchase) - I got this in a sample bag of some sort, and while it smelled really good (perfumey), it is extremely overpowering and not something you can wear with perfume. I used it at night on my hands and it did a nice job of hydrating my hands, but I prefer a much lighter scented lotion for daily use.

• Loreal Voluminous Butterfly Waterproof Mascara (would repurchase) - I liked this mascara. I'm not the biggest fan of waterproof formulas, but I like to keep one on hand for my bottom lashes or for weddings, or any day that I know there are going to be some waterworks! This was one of the better waterproof formulas I've tried recently - it built up volume nicely and separated my lashes. 

• Number 4 Super Comb Prep & Protect (would not repurchase) - I was not a fan of this spray in conditioner. Not big in to the scent, and the formula did nothing for me. It's expensive as well, not worth the money when there are better, cheaper alternatives. 

• Oscar Blandi Dry Shampoo (would not repurchase) -I didn't enjoy using this dry shampoo. It has a strong citrus scent and hardly soaked up any oil in my hair.

• Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer (would repurchase) - This is the second or third one of these I've gone through. I really like this concealer because it covers up dark circles, and doesn't get cakey underneath my eyes. 

• Paula's Choice Optimal Results Hydrating Cleanser (would not repurchase) - I really like the Paula's Choice brand, but this cleanser was just too basic. It felt like I was rubbing lotion on my face, and it didn't seem to clean my face all that well. Unfortunately, I just didn't love this and I won't buy it again. 

• L'occitane Hydration Face Mist (would not repurchase) - This is a heavily scented face spray. If you're sensitive to fragrance, this is not for you. It has a fine mist, which is nice, and it did leave my makeup looking more natural after I sprayed it on, but I won't buy it again. There are others I like better, that have better or less of a fragrance.

• St. Ives Apricot Scrub (would repurchase) - Despite how bad this probably is for my skin, I still love it. My face feels baby soft and super clean when I use it, but the uneven scrubbies are probably causing micro-lacerations on my face which isn't good, soooo.... I won't be buying it again. 

• Botanic Farm Grain Ferment Cleansing Sherbet (would repurchase) - I got this from Memebox and I absolutely LOVED it. Best cleansing balm I've ever used. I would highly recommend using this as a makeup remover, if you're in the market for a good one. Full review here.

• Natural Dentist Healthy Gums Anti Gingivitis Rinse (would not repurchase) - This mouth wash had a cinnamon taste, which I don't enjoy when it comes to mouth wash. It did a fine job of rinsing my mouth out and making it feel clean, but I prefer a mint rinse instead.

• Pronamel & Sensodyne Toothpastes (would repurchase) - I have a million samples of these and we're working our way through them. They're nice, minty, and make my mouth feel clean. 

• Swisspers Cotton Rounds (would repurchase) - I get these in bulk from Costco. They're good cotton rounds, and I'll keep buying them for use in applying toner and removing eye makeup.

• Organic Surge Overnight Sensation Night Cream (would repurchase) - This is a very gentle overnight cream that smells of lavender. It's natural and has good ingredients, it didn't break me out either. 

• Reviva Labs Alpha Lipoic Vitamin C Ester & DMAE Cream (would repurchase) - I got this sample on Vitacost ($10 coupon for the website here)and I really liked it. This lightweight night cream felt nice on the skin, and I'd be curious to see how it performs with extended use. 

• Mario Badescu Drying Lotion (would repurchase) - This made my favorites in months past, and for good reason. It helps shorten the time a zit hangs out on my face - who could ask for more?

• Miyu Beauty Di-Stress Mi Beauty Essence (would repurchase) - Ages ago I received this from Birchbox, and it's a really nice peppermint face spray. It smells good and feels nice on the face. I'd definitely purchase it again. 

• Alterna Bamboo Abundant Volume Shampoo & Conditioner (would not purchase) - I didn't really care for the smell of this, but it was an OK combo. I know it's kind of pricey, and I wouldn't shell the cash out for it.

• Rituals Magic Touch Cherry Blossom & Rice Milk Body Cream (would purchase) - I already have a full size of this. It's makes my skin soft, and has a nice light scent that isn't overpowering.

• L'occitane Precious Cream (would purchase) - This night cream was soooo nice. My skin felt soft and smooth, and I liked the herbal scent of it. I'm fairly certain it's pricey, but it might be worth splurging on in the future.

• Hourglass Mineral Veil Primer (would not purchase) - I know people swear by this stuff, but I can't say I was impressed. It didn't do anything for the longevity of my makeup wear, and it didn't make my skin look any better.

• Caudalie Vine Body Butter (would not purchase) - This was just OK. It smelled fresh and was hydrating on my skin, but it wasn't so great I need to run out and buy it. Especially not for the price.

• Mario Badescu Drying Cream (would purchase) - This stuff really helped my skin clear up. It smelled pretty gross, but the results were good enough that I didn't mind.

What did you use up this month? Have you ever tried any of these products? Let me know!

Exuviance Bionic Oxygen Facial

Remember when I said bubbling oxygen masks were about to be huge here? I guess they're already here... in the form of Exuviance's Bionic Oxygen Facial. This is a bit different than the Elizavecca mask I reviewed earlier this month, but nearly the same concept. 

This product is marketed as a "fast fix for stressed skin". The bubbling oxygen works to brighten the skin and restore radiance, as well as detox the skin and optimize collagen. 

The mask, housed in the nice pump bottle you see above, comes out as a blue creamy gel. All you have to do is smear a thin layer on your face and wait for the magic to happen. Seconds after you apply the mask, it starts to bubble, and I find it to be torturingly tickly! The mask will bubble until it is completely dissolved from your face. Then you just wash your face off, and wa-lah!

My skin felt refreshed and detoxified after using the Bionic Oxygen Facial. I like that it's a quick 2 minute mask that seems to do a good job of brightening and adding radiance to the skin.

You can purchase the Exuviance Bionic Oxygen Facial at Ulta for $65 (for 3.2 oz). A steep price, but this bottle will last you quite some time. I've enjoyed using this product since it was sent to me, but I'm not sure I would shell out $65 to get it again because I have other masks I enjoy even more. If you want to try something similar, the Elizavecca mask is quite similar and costs just $14.


Have you tried a "carbonated" mask yet? What did you think? Let me know in the comments!



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October Favorites

How October has come and gone is beyond me, but it was a great month, and truthfully, I'm a little sad to see it go! The five products that made a favorites post this month are all so so great - I can hardly begin to put them in an order, so... I won't. I'd highly recommend all of them, and would love to know what you think of these products too! 

This month I loved:

• Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in Plum Wine: I think this may have made a favorites post before? I rediscovered it again this month and fell back in love. This blush looks ridiculously natural when applied with a light hand, don't let the color fool you. It's the perfect "just in from the cold" flush to the cheeks, it has great lasting power... I love this stuff.

• Suave Refresh & Revive Dry Shampoo: This stuff is good... real good. Smells fruity, soaks up oil and makes my hair look fresh. I'll do a full review on this soon.

• BeautyBlender: The hype is real with this makeup tool. All you do is dampen it, and then apply your foundation. It makes my skin look flawless and provides even coverage that doesn't look cakey. They're expensive, but I will always have one of these in my beauty arsenal. 

• MAC Prep + Prime Spray: I like to set my makeup with a spritz of a setting spray to help everything look more natural, not powdery and dry. This is one of my go-to setting sprays. The smell is nostalgic for me, and reminds me of my wedding, and it does a good job of keeping my makeup in place. I'll always repurchase this. 

• Lush Let the Good Times Roll cleanser: Chances are you've heard many people rave about this. For good reason! It smells like cookies, has all natural ingredients, and is an awesome exfoliating cleanser, gentle enough to use every day. It smells so good, I want to eat it every time I use it! It looks like cookie dough, and all you have to do is break off a little hunk of it, massage it in your hands with some water to turn it in to a paste, and slather it all over your face. Amazing stuff.

What are your favorites this month? Let me know!