Hair Repair

Bring your hair back to life with this intensive conditioner. 

Product: Mystique Divine Nourishing Masque

Nail Polish: Essie's Play Date

I love Essie nail polish! The company makes beautiful colors, with fun names, and the polish is easy to apply if you do your nails yourself. Compared to many other nail polish brands, I find the application process easy breezy. The brush is perfectly designed to deliver the right amount of polish. Right now I'm loving the color play date. It's a lighter purple color that looks great in the summer with a tan.

Don't underestimate the power of an eyelash comb.

Depending on which type of mascara you use, a lash comb can really come in handy. Some mascara brushes separate your lashes better than others but the right lash comb will remove any clumps or awkward areas where the lashes are stuck together. After I found the Sonia Kashuk Lash and Brow Comb, I never looked back, and it's the only one I use now. At first, the comb looks intimidating with the metal separators, but trust me, it gets the job done. The first time you use it, you may be worried about poking your eye out, but don't fret. After a few uses and a steady hand, it becomes easy and fun. The comb is also great for travel because it folds away nicely. Say goodbye to spider lashes!

All eye makeup removers are not created equal.

Have you ever used an eye makeup remover that makes your eyes sting? Ouch! Many eye makeup removers simply don't get the job done, and pulling on the sensitive eye area is a definite no-no. Below are two eye makeup removers that remove the makeup without the fuss.

1. Lancome Bi-Facial Double Action Eye Makeup Remover

2. Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover

Both of these products remove stubborn waterproof eye makeup effectively without any stinging sensation.

Bronzed Goddess

Bronzer gives you a healthy glow. Especially if you haven't been in the sun in awhile, applying bronzer can make you look 100 times better.

Below are my favorite bronzing products:

1. Smashbox Bronze Lights - This bronzer comes in two shades. I adore this bronzer because it is matte and doesn't have any shimmer. Apply it anywhere for a natural sun kissed look.

2. Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess - This bronzer is fabulous. I use it to contour the face. Also, the brush it comes with is the perfect tool for contouring.

3. I have a Lancome bronzer in a large disc that I love, but it isn't available on the manufacturer's website anymore. Who doesn't love a huge disc of bronzer! The more the merrier!

Makeup Monday

New Lotion Obsession 

I'm always on the lookout for a quality body lotion that has the right consistency. It's often hard to find a good balance. Some lotions are too thick and sticky, while others are not hydrating enough. I recently got a massage at the Ponte Vedra Inn and Club Spa and discovered a new favorite lotion. The company is called Zents, and their story is really unique. Check out the website for more information.

www.zents.com

My favorite Zents scent is pear. I love this lotion because it smells divine and has a velvety consistency. Also, the body oils are amazing and great for a massage!

Pear Shea Butter Lotion

Mascara, Mascara, Mascara!

Once you find a favorite mascara, it's hard to switch to another brand. There is a plethora of mascaras available in the beauty market that promise to lengthen, separate, and define your lashes. I'm going to share with you one of my favorite mascaras that I always end up reverting back to. Depending on what you are trying to achieve, there is a mascara out there that's perfect for you. If you want volume, I recommend Loreal Voluminous Mascara. I think this product is amazing and have been using it for years! Also, if you want lashes that are super dark and defined, I recommend the Loreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara. Once I tried this mascara, I realized you don't have to buy pricey department store mascaras to obtain full and beautiful lashes. After I apply this mascara, I typically use a lash comb to separate the lashes and make sure there aren't any clumps.

Loreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara