Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens...Ha! Sorry about that. I know you'll be singing that in your head the rest of the day now. :)
I wanted to do a post about a few neat products I've been using. I love to share when I find something that really works. Just click on each pic to make it bigger.
Edited to add: You can also click HERE to see my Favorite Things Part Two post. :)
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I cannot say enough about these three miracle workers! I live in the south, and we have about 150% humidity in the summer. Well, maybe not THAT high, but it's pretty humid. I have naturally curly/wavy hair and the humidity does a real number on it. I use this Suave Keratin shampoo and conditioner and it really helps eliminate the frizz that comes with humidity. After I shampoo and condition, I towel dry my hair. Then I put a dime size amount of Suave anti frizz cream all over my hair and blow dry it straight as usual. I can now wear my hair straight and it doesn't frizz nearly as much. All three of these products are around $3 each. |
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And as a bonus, they now have it in a formula for color treated hair! Which is a good thing since I'm about to start coloring my hair for the first time ever! |
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I've also tried this, but to be honest, I like the Suave anti frizz cream better. This stuff is around $10 and the Suave anti frizz cream is only $3, so that makes it even nicer. |
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I love this lip liner. It's wet n wild and the color is "brandy wine 666." If the "666" bothers you, just turn it upside down and pretend it's "999." :) I use it every day. It goes with all shades of lipsticks. Sometimes I even fill my lips in with it and use it as a liner and lipstick in one. It is kind of dry to use as a lipstick, so I usually use chapstick under it. This is a whopping .99 cents at any drugstore. |
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Here's a close up. |
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Just for fun, here's a pretty necklace I got from Zulily recently. I had some credits, so it was actually free! Gotta love Zulily! |
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I've been using this stuff for a few years and it seems to do the job. I use Neutrogena cosmetics too and their products have never bothered my skin. I use this at night and just apply a regular moisturizer with sunscreen under my make up during the day. |
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This is the best eye make up remover I've tried. I've seen different versions of this floating around the internet a lot lately and it really works. I just mix up equal amounts of head to toe baby wash, olive oil, and water. That's it! I use waterproof mascara and it takes it off with ease. |
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I just mix it up in this container, then when I'm ready to remove my eye make up, I just shake it up and apply it with a cotton ball. |
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We recently went back to the basics with good old Ivory soap. None of the fancy fragrances or anything like that. Just plain old soap. |
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This is the BEST mascara I've ever used!! It's Maybelline Define-A-Lash lengthening mascara. I first heard of this on Erin's blog You really should head over to her blog. She is the BEST organizer I know! She always has neat organizing tips to make your home run smoothly. :) This mascara WILL NOT clump up. It glides on and stays all day. It says not to let it dry between coats, so I just apply a few coats one right after the other. It really does separate your lashes like I've never seen before. Love this stuff! |
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Real quick, here's a pic of what the packaging looks like for the mascara. I'd already torn into mine at this point, but you can still see it pretty well.
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I've always had a problem applying liquid eyeliner. I like the way it stays on, but it's always been too messy to use. I just bought this the other day and I'm in love! It's actually an eyeliner PEN. It has a felt tip-like end on it and it's not messy at all. It's the first eyeliner I've used that STAYS on all day. Love it.
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My kids LOVE this stuff! They're not big yogurt eaters. Well, they used to eat Gogurt when they were little, but lately they haven't really been into yogurt. Until I bought this, that is. I know it's not totally healthy with the m&ms and all, but hey, it's still yogurt, right? They each eat this at least once a day. I've tried it too and it's really good! One of my sons eats all the yogurt first and saves the m&ms for the end. :) I prefer to mix the m&ms into the yogurt.
Well, that's all for now. Hope you found something new to try. Let me know if you like any of these as well as I do. I plan to do a "favorite things" post regularly as I find good products.
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What a fun post! I always like to find out what other people find works for them. Some of your products look like they would be good for me too. I need more mascara and mine is not pleasing me right now. I may give yours a try. Also, I have natural curly hair and live in the south (with humidity) so those Suave products may be worth a try too. Thanks for sharing these!
ReplyDeleteI love getting ideas about different products on the market. We use several Suave products, but I haven't tried these particular ones. I definitely want to try that eyeliner and the mascara. Thanks for sharing, Lisa!
ReplyDeleteCarol
I,too, am going to try that eyeliner and mascara. I have to pick up a prescription at Walgreens today and I'll pick some up. You have given me an idea to do a post like this sometime. I have a few favorite things too. Great ideas and thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful space you got here.
Thanks for sharing.
Hope to see you on my blog:)
Wow...this is one great post...loved seeing your favorites. And..
ReplyDeleteI am very VERY olden and my lashes aren't long and thick anymore so I am always looking for a great product to make them look better. Thanks for your tips.
I, too, love telling readers about products I've found that I like...especially foods. :)) I am pretty much a semi-homemade cook and there's lots of good stuff at the grocery stores to make a good semi homemade meal. :))
I am liking up to follow...come by to see me when you can.
xo bj
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ReplyDeleteand, I meant to say I am a Texas blogger, too.:)
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens... Thanks a lot for that! ;) I bookmarked this page! I LOVE hearing from real people (as in not being paid to say they love it) what they like, especially when it's cheap! Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteI love that Suave Shampoo/conditioner!!! For the price, it really outdoes itself!
ReplyDeleteFollowing on Bloglovin and would love if you could check out my blog:)
Selene @ Restoration Beauty
Such a fun post Lisa! I'm excited to try some of your favorites! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the shout out!
Erin
Lisa, this is a GREAT idea for a post!! So fun! Thank you for the recipe on eye makeup remover. A lot of the ones on the market bother my skin but this sounds like it would be gentle. I am definitely going to try it!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great weekend!