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Benefits of Witch Hazel!!!

Witch hazel is a topical astringent that is a popular herbal remedy: recognized world-wide as a natural cleanser and toner, but witch hazel has many more uses than simply to clarify skin and shrink pores.

1. Natural Astringent

Has the ability to remove excess oil from skin and shrink down pores

Regular use of witch hazel may further prevent blemishes, especially black heads which result from dried sebum build-up in pores

2. Brightens Eye Area

Witch hazel tightens skin and reduces inflammation makes this an ideal natural remedy for treating discoloration and puffiness under and around eyes 

3. Cools Down Sunburns

Mix some witch hazel in with Aloe Vera gel & this incredible plant extract will aid your skin in healing while helping to cool the burn

Can also help to prevent skin from peeling in the days following a bad burn

Source: http://www.naturallivingideas.com/14-reasons-why-witch-hazel-should-be-in-every-home/

You can even make your own fragrance filled witch hazel toner at home! All you need is a good witch hazel, I prefer Thayer's since I believe is the most natural & an essential oil such as lavender or orange. I have been using this treatment for over 2 weeks now and it has definitely balanced out my oil and eye puffiness. 

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Holy Grail, Smashbox Liquid Halo HD Foundation

Hello everyone, Mary here! Don't you hate it when you go through so many foundations & you just can't seem to find the perfect one? Man oh man, I hate that so much! Luckily, I found my TRUE LOVE! & guess who bought this foundation for me?...my one and only boyfriend, JC. (He still gives me the butterflies)

Anyways! I have been IN LOVE with Smashbox Liquid Halo HD Foundation in number 6. It gives me the most flawless application while giving me medium coverage. It is so natural and lets my skin breath throughout the day. Since I tend to get oily by the end of the day, this foundation does a great job at controlling my oils. Also, since my moisturizers don't carry any SPF in them, this foundation does which is a win-win! It has SPF 15 & it doesn't give a ghostly finish when taking in flash photography. I have been using this for more than 6 months now and my face still loves it! It loves it a lot that I had to repurchase a second bottle. I highly recommend those who have oily/sensitive skin who are looking for an everyday, light-weight foundation. It's also fragrance-free for those who don't like scents in their foundations & it's also super blendable. 

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Rockeresque's Color Cosmetics are UNIVERSAL! *GASP*

Hello, Mary here! I just wanted to share an awesome video I did featuring Rockeresque's loose pigments! Loose pigments are very universal, so have fun & CREATE! You can create on your or your friends eyes, brows, lips, face, and nails. Just let your imagination run wild.

Enjoy the video & pictures xoxo.

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Aveda Botanical Kinetics

Hello fellow earthlings, it's Mary here and I just wanted to let you guys know my updated skin care products I have been using lately! Eepp, you guessed it. I have been using some of the products from the Aveda Botanical Kinetics line! 

Why Aveda? Well, I have been putting a lot of thought about getting my esthetician license at the Aveda Institute in Las Vegas, NV & so I figured, "Why not try out their products if I'm highly considering going there after FIDM?!" 

Now it comes to this... what do I think about their Botanical Kinetics line? Hmm... IT'S FANTASTIC ! I currently use their gel face cleanser, hydrating moisturizer, and their toner that help controls your oils throughout the day. Before using Aveda I was religiously using my Ole Henriksen African Red Tea foaming cleanser and my Kate Somerville moisturizer and toner. My skin never broke out and I saw an increased difference in my skin: brighter complexion, even skin tone, less redness. Sadly my Kate Somerville moisturizer was burning a hole in my pocket and I also felt like my skin was getting use to all the products. So I figured I'd go with Aveda! 

The gel cleanser is something I need to adjust to since I'm so use foams but I love the clean feeling it gives my skin. It's not drying nor tightening. As for the moisturizer, a little goes a long way. One pump hydrates my whole face and it's super light-weight! I have only been using their products for less than 2 weeks so I'm still in the works of doing a full review. But so far so good! 

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Lunatick Cosmetic Labs

Hey gals and ghouls! It’s Mary with another SPOOKTACULAR review on the new and improved Lunatick Cosmetic Lab coffin palette! Mwuahaha! So, just in case you haven’t heard of this brand- well you’re in for a treat. Lunatick Cosmetic Lab just repackaged their palette and instead of 6 pans, they’ve changed it to a 5 pan palette. Not much of a treat since we all love more, more, MORE, but their new palettes have such a detailed designed (which definitely makes up for the 5 pan palette).

Now, before I get into the review, I just want to give you horror lovers a little more of the 411 (or should I say 9-1-1?! Badum-tsk) of the company itself. So like most brands, they started out with a dream and isn’t afraid to live outside the box. They strongly believe that there are no rules to makeup and encourages their gals and ghouls to showcase and inspire one another. And what I really LOVE about them is that their products are individually hand crafted with care. 100% vegan, talc and cruelty free. DEFINITELY A PLUS FOR ME.

REVIEW TIME! 

All the palettes are in the shape of a coffin and carries a monster theme. I LOVE the mirror that’s in the shape of a BAT! How BOOtiful. It definitely is a great size mirror which comes with a magnetic closure. So you’ll be able to carry this slim palette with you anywhere (that’s if you’re careful at least). The reason being is because unlike any other pressed eyeshadows, these must be repressed with the circle individual acrylic pressers. So if the eyeshadow ever starts to get loose, you just press it back to shape & BADABING BADABOOM, good as new. This can definitely be a debby downer because loose pigments can get MESSY. So, if you’re willing to do the extra effort and clean up more than you should then go right ahead. I personally don’t mind it as much but it can get tedious. That’s why I try my best to tap the brush against the product softly, hehe. Another thing that kind of bugs me but can easily be overlooked are the names to each eyeshadow. Usually, the names will appear somewhere on the palette. Nope, not this one. When you first get your new coffin palette, it comes wrapped with a sticker label that seals it. Unfortunately, the names of each eyeshadow is on the wrapper- the one thing you typically THROW AWAY. I don’t understand why they couldn’t add the names into the palette, oh well. I know some people could care less but for those who do, you can also find the names on their website http://www.lunaticklabs.com/Eyes_c_9.html. Enough of the minor cons- on to the PROS! 

There are two things I look for in palettes: GORGEOUS PACKAGING & QUALITY! I honestly love how vibrant each of the colors are. They blend easily and smoothly and are true to color when it comes to longevity. I don’t know how else to put this but….YOU NEED TO GO TRY IT OUT YOURSELF. 

Have a bloody jolly day, pumpkins!