October Favorites

This month I have a few items/products that I really LIKED/LOVED :) Here they are....

1.Garnier Fructis *Anti-Dandruff Shampoo (Mint Cleanse)* --$4.79

This Shampoo has helped with my hair/scalp lately. Since I had Nahleah, my body/hair EVERYTHING has changed. My scalp was dryer then before, and i started noticing i have more dandruff! And the shampoo i was using then didn't help. At the time i was using Dove Shampoo. I knew i had to change my shampoo and conditioner, cause my scalp was getting worse. It would be so ITCHY and when i run my fingers thru my bangs or the front of my head, dandruff would fall out (kinda reminded me of snow falling). I felt uncomfortable and icky all at the same time. I wash my hair every other day, which im sure some of you ladies do. But even with routine it didn't help, so one day when my husband and I went to Walmart, I saw this bottle and thought i'd give it a try. And OMG it works!! lol. I still wash my hair every other day and my dandruff/dry scalp is gone. lol. I was so relieved. Not only is this Shampoo good for dandruff/dry hair, it also smells amazing in the shower. I LOVE that MINTY smell :) The conditioner I use with this is a Garnier Fructis Conditioner. I figured if I use this shampoo, why not buy a conditioner to go with it. lol. So yeah, if you have the same problem-->like me..this is the shampoo for you. I did try Head and Shoulder, but it wasn't working for me. You can purchase this at a Walmart, Target, Longs..etc. 

2. Dove Soap Bar--$6-$7.00

This is hands down my FAVORITE bar soap! I've used Irish Spring, Caress, and a bunch of other ones (sorry i don't remember the names of the rest) lol. and they left my skin, dry & sometimes itchy. You know that commercial with the two ladies trading soaps, one used dove and the used a regular bar soap, well that commercial is so TRUE! Dove leaves your skin smelling good, smooth and hydrated. Some soaps leave your skin dry, and well personally i don't like that feeling. lol. Both me and my husband agreed to switch brands..lol. My husbands skin is waayy sensitive, like no joke. (he has girly skin) haha., and he's been complaining about how his skin is always itchy and dry, i had the same thing but i didn't really bother with it. lol. So we finally switched and we are HAPPY with our decision. lol. If you haven't try the Dove soap, you should!! We did and we LOVE it!! lol

3. China Glaze *Vertical Rush* -$5.00

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this nail polish. It reminds me of Christmas, and Christmas is right around the color. My toes is totally rocking this color :) China Glaze is ONE of the best nail polish brands, and i can see why. The nail polish itself is amazing, its not clunky, and the quality is really good. The color goes on smoothly and the brush is well made (it doesn't have fly aways or fall off) lol They also have a WIDE VARIETY of colors to choose from, although they are a little on the pricey side, i still think its worth the money. I have a collections of Nail polishes and anything nail. lol. I convinced my husband that its CHEAPER to buy me nail polishes, nail equipments, and nail art then having to go every week to the nail salon and pay $20 to $40 dollars to do my nails. lol. And it is!! Its cheaper! lol. My collection is still growing, i will probably post a blog and pictures about them another time :) You can find this at a Sallys Beauty Supply or Sephora or any Salon. I bought mines at a Sallys Beauty Supply in Utah when i was on vacay, I was lucky there was a sale, I got this baby for a $1.00 yes $1.00!!! Everywhere sells them for $5.00 maybe even more. But if you are looking for a christmasyy color, this is the color for you!!! :)

4. JustFabulous Shoes *RENATA* -$39.99

Check Out my SEXY SEXY new addition to my closet!! I LOVE my new heels. I signed up for Justfabulous Shoes site online, and did the whole survey thing and got my shoe options. There I laid eyes on these and i had to buy. When you sign up, your first order is 20% so i got these for $24 something<---including the Shipping and Handling! After your first purchase all shoes are $39.99 per. They pick shoes for you and put it in your boutique. Their picks for you is based on your survey. And your boutique changes monthly, if you don't like this month you can always send in a request of new picks! They don't charge you unless you purchase shoes. Which is good! Im waiting for the next paycheck so i can get me some BOOTS! They got some really cute boots, heels, flats..you name it, they have it!. The shipping didn't take long either, I got these four days after I ordered. They fit perfectly and its surprisingly comfortable! lol. If you are a shoe fanatic like me this site is perfect for you --->JustFabulous.com<---- Check it Out! :)

Well ladies thats it for now, until NEXT MONTH!! :)

-Ruta

September Favorites :)

My New Favorites for the month of September! :)

1. Mineral Effects Baked Bronzer -$10.99

I love this bronzer! It is the first one that I have tried, and it goes on smoothly and looks natural. And it has not made me break out so that's a plus! I use it to contour my cheeks, give it that extra oomph! lol. I been wanting to try one, and this is the one that caught my eyes. I bought this online from sallybeautysupply.com, cause we don't have a Sallys down here in Hawaii. So if your color skin is like mine, which is medium to dark then this is a great bronzer to try! 

 2. Sheer Freesia -$9.50

 

This lotion is my ALL TIME FAVORITE! I been a fan of this lotion since my high school years! You can purchase this at a BATH AND BODY WORKS. But its SEASONAL, which means they only sell this lotion around January and February. But you can always find it online at Bathandbodyworks.com. That's where I purchase my lotions. The smell is sweet and light, not too harsh or musky. And i always get compliments on it! :)

 3. Fantasy Midnight Perfume by Brittney Spears -$20.00

If I'm not wearing Sheer Freesia, I'm wearing this. I'm not a big fan of Brittney Spears, but I do however like her perfume line. This is my favorite out of all them. It has a sweet smell to it, and its not strong or over powering. Perfect for date night or just going out to run errands! :) Plus I love the packaging its very pretty looking, and it lasts long. I had my bottle for a year now and I'm only now half way. Plus the price isn't too bad. :) I bought my bottle from Perfumania, they had a sale going on so i got this bottle and different bottle for $35, but I am pretty sure you can find it online maybe amazon.com for less then $20. But Perfumania definitely sells it. :)

 

 4. Quene Helene Mint Julep Natural Face Scrub -$4.29

This scrub is so GOOD to me. It has like a sandy texture to help clean your pores, its very refreshing. It not too harsh, this you can use daily. Some deep cleansing scrubs tell you to use it once a week or every other day. To be honest, it does the job for my skin. My face is acne prone, so this helps keep my pores clean and non-oily. It hasn't broke me out, so that's another plus! :) I purchased my face scrub online at sallybeautysupply.com. They have great stuff for great prices, and they have different variety's of scrubs, for less then $10, so you could experiment with your face, and see which one works :)

Not many Favorites this month, but these four were definitely on my list :) Until Next Month!! Have a Great Day!! :) 

 

PS: These products may or may not work for you, I am not telling you to go out and buy it, I am simply just sharing my thoughts about them. Thank You :-)

-Ruta

August Favorites!!

I decided to start a different blog for BEAUTY/FASHION reviews and good places to shop. Even as a Mother I too still want to LOOK and FEEL SEXY haha. Also I figured it would give me something to do, and ggxhzjttjturujwho knows, maybe just MAYBE it could possibly HELPr brb. Gentry Rjbtnrvrpp YOU out! :) Okay so here's how it works-->These products are my favorites for the month of August :)

August Favorites!

1. MAC EYEBROW PENCIL "STUD" $15.00

Yes, I draw in my eyebrows. lol. And this eyebrow pencil is my all time favorite, I have tried a bunch of eyebrow pencils from the high end ones to the drug store ones. This one beats them all, in my OPINION. I love that it stays on long, goes on smoothly, and one pencil lasts me a long time. This is a MUST if I'm going out of the house. lol. Its a little pricey for just a pencil, but like I said it lasts a LONG time. One pencil for me lasts for 2 months the most! When i run out, i make my husband go to the mall and purchase one for me, cause again I don't leave the house without my eyebrows. lol. I purchased mine from Macy's (they have their own MAC stand), they will match you up with your color. Oh! and you can also order online (maccosmetics.com) if you want. :)

2. Its a 10 Miracle Hair Mask $26.19

This Hair Mask is by far the best one I have tried! Like NO JOKE. I use it once a week. It detangles, restores moisture balance, instantly restores elasticity, softens, smoothes, imparts luminous shine, enhances natural body, nourishes, de frizzes, and improves color vibrancy! :) A little goes a long way. Im still on my first bottle, and i got mines in April! lol I bought it from a hair salon at the mall, I'm not sure what the place is called, but im sure you can find it at any salon. Its also good for those who straighten their hair or use any heat to style their hair. I use a straightener, and sometimes using heat all the time dries out my hair, especially my ends. But with this Hair Mask, it helps restore moisture back into my thick hair. lol I LOVE IT!! :)

3. Its a 10 Miracle Leave-In Product $16.00

I use this spray after i wash my hair, which is every other day. It keeps my hair soft, and it stops hair breakage. I straighten my hair maybe once or twice a month, and when i do i use this spray for thermal protection. It works WONDERS! My hair stays straight for weeks. But i usually wash after the first week, or even earlier. lol. Trust Me its the best spray for thermal protection. Especially for a humid place like Hawaii, this helps keep my hair straight, meaning it doesn't poof when i walk outside of my house. lol They come in different size bottles, the smallest is $16. and the big bottle is about $30. I usually buy the small bottle, the only time I buy the big bottle is when they have sales at the salons! lol

4. ELF EYELASH CURLER $1.00

Yes my favorite eyelash curler is $1.00. lol. I love this curler, it works really well, for its price. :) I have tried revlon and all the other drug store curlers, but none of them gave me the results I get with this eyelash curler! Like SERIOUSLY, its crazy. lol With this eyelash curler, i don't have to buy fake eyelashes., meaning I'm saving money! ha! The husby is happy to spend a DOLLAR, then spending 3 to 4 dollars for the fake eyelashes (i only wear the fake ones on special occassions) lol. Any who..i bought my eyelash curler online (elfcosmetics.com). CHECK IT OUT!

They have a bunch of other stuff i have and love. :)

5. ELF EYE BRUSHES $1.00 Each

I LOVE LOVE LOVE my brushes. I only purchased the eye brushes, I haven't tried the face ones..YET! lol They work really well for a dollar. lol. I been wanting to buy me brushes for my makeup, and well the high end ones are VERY pricey, so i went hunting for brushes that work just as good as the high end ones but for less money :) I found these, i was skeptical at first, but i figured "hey, whats to lose, they only cost a dollar" lol. They are soft and they do the job. :) I am so glad I discovered them, cause i was actually gonna convince the husband to buy me the expensive ones. lol. I aslo ordered these online, same website as the eyelash curler above.

Okay so that is my Favorites for the month of August. Thanks for reading! Hope its helpful, and if any questions just comment below! :) I have many more beauty/fashion reviews and websites to share! :)

--Ruta--