I love makeup and have tried thousands of products in my thirty years but these are the ones I ALWAYS come back to. They are priced right and give me the results I am looking for time and time again. Most of them you can find at Ulta or Sephora and a few can even be found on Amazon or at your local drugstore. I spend about 8 minutes a day on my makeup and get complimented on it often. When the products are good it’s easy to apply them effortlessly and be out the door! I have been using this Shape Tape for two years now and let me tell you, it is a GAME CHANGER. I dab a little under my eyes to hide dark circles, use it to cover any red spots or problem areas and it covers them right up, concealing imperfections beautifully. It stays on all day too. It comes in 30 different shades to match any skin tone; I wear the light neutral. I then apply either this BB cream or this IIID foundation from my friend Ashley over my whole face to even my skin tone and give me a good base to start with. This brow liner is the best of the best. I have tried so many and keep coming back to it because nothing compares. It comes in so many colors (I wear soft brown) and has a nice applicator tip on one end and a brow brush on the other end. I use the brush before and (lightly) after application to tame my eyebrows prior and give it a more natural look after. I’ve been using this palette of silky pressed powders for about 8 years. It was a great find and I haven’t found anything else I’ve loved more; it’s amazing. I get the color Naked and love it’s bronze, glow and blush trio. It creates a glowy, natural sun kissed look. When I’m wanting a little more color I add this blush as well. It’s super affordable, comes in a bunch of colors (I wear Peach 40) and stays on wonderfully. For extra highlight (photos, special occasions) I add this Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Champagne Pop. Now I have tried a ton of eyeshadow palettes before but this one takes the cake! A perfect blend of colors; some matte, some shimmer. If you are looking to create a gorgeous smoky eye or an everyday look this has it all. Long lasting wear and this palette lasts me sooo long (I wear it daily)! I love this eyeliner and it is super affordable. It comes with a built in sharpener and smudge stick and I love the smooth crayon application. I get it in black. I’ve only been using this duo for a few months but I am super happy with it. I first use a lash curler, then apply this primer. I wait about two minutes then apply this Nars Mascara (I usually do two layers). It adds great volume and length to my lashes and the primer helps keep my natural lashes healthy and strong while amplifying the effects of the mascara; I’m loving the results! While we are discussing makeup I HAVE to show you this amazing cosmetic travel case I just got! It holds everything I need for a week of travel and has made packing for trips so much easier! The dividers are removable so that you can change them around however best fits your needs/products and it comes with a long carrying strap too. It features brush holders, a zipper compartment and even a buckle strap that holds it open for you. It comes in black and pink and is only $20; highly recommend! Interested in more of my routine? Check out How I Curl My Hair here. Spoiler alert: my curling iron is under $10!
Also pictured: my favorite resurfacing pads that are clinically proven to improve skin moisture, elasticity and firmness in just 2 weeks! Plus they reduce the look of dark spots and fine lines to make skin more smooth and even-toned. Another favorite has been this perfume that I am constantly asked about. xo- Haley Bathroom photos shot at the Blackbird Farmhouse AirBnB; read more about them on my blog post here!
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A question I get asked all the time is “how do you curl your hair like that”? I wear my hair loosely curled more often than any other way, mostly because it has a bit of a natural wave to it so throwing a few curls in it is easier and much quicker for me to do personally than straightening it with a flat iron! I have pretty long, very thick hair so I focus on only curling the top pieces all the way around as well as a few extra curls in the front. This of course takes significantly less time than curling it all and gets me out of the door quickly! It really does give off the same overall look as if I had curled it all and I’ll save time any way I can! I always use this 1” curling iron when curling my hair. It is super affordable and has worked well for me over the last 2 years. I grabbed it in a pinch after my much more expensive curling iron stopped working and figured I’d only use it a bit while researching which curling iron to get next but I’ve been very happy with the results it’s given me so decided to stick with it! The 1” barrel works well with my long hair, you may want to find a thinner barrel if you have much shorter hair but it all depends on your preference. I curl the pieces near my face away from my face. Other than that I switch directions of the curl to give it a more casual, tousled look. I start a few inches down from my part and leave an inch or two at the bottom uncurled as well for a more natural look. I only hold each curl a few seconds before opening the barrel and letting it fall out. I then let all of the curls cool down completely and then run my fingers through my hair a few times making sure to break up each curl. You will want to be sure to wait until they are cool, otherwise they will lose too much shape and volume if they are tousled too much prior to cooling. After that, I spray lightly with this hairspray an arms length away from my hair, run my fingers through it again, and go! It’s super simple and I’m usually able to rewear it a day or two with little to no touch ups since my hair holds curl well. Sometimes I will throw it up in a curly pony tail, low side bun/ponytail or put a hat on if it’s not looking it’s best and those little changes make the curls still look cute! Here are a few of my favorite hats; linked below! I have gotten so many compliments on each of these. I used to never wear hats and now I can’t imagine not wearing them one or two days a week to accessorize or simply make getting ready in the morning with day 2 or 3 post curled hair that much easier! Fur Pom Beanie
Grey Felted Panama Hat Black Hat Leopard Louis Vuitton Hat Camo Louis Vuitton Hat All Black Adidas Hat Are you a hat girl? They have seriously been a life saver when getting the kiddos off to school in the early morning! xo- Haley Interested in more beauty products? Here are my Makeup Must Haves and Stocking Stuffer: Beauty Favorites. ⭐️⭐️Check out my top Gifts for Her Under $50 post here. ⭐️⭐️Follow me: Instagram // Facebook // LIKEtoKNOW.it // Pinterest I have been using the VII Code O2M Oxygen Eye Mask for All Night Repair for a few weeks now so thought it was time I review them for you, as promised! These eye masks are the first approved for 8 hour wear so I have been putting them on before bed and wearing overnight! (Thank you to VII Code Beauty for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.) I have been wearing these eye masks twice weekly. I remove my makeup and go through my normal nighttime skincare routine then apply the eye mask last. The masks are a gel like consistency and are immediately cooling to the skin. It’s so relaxing and is such a treat for me at the end of the day! I love how well they stick so I am able to run around the house and get a few things done, watch a favorite show, etc, all without them sliding around or falling off. In the morning when I take them off my under eye area feels fresh and moisturized. My skin tends to be dry, especially in the winter and I’ve noticed my under eye area moisture has improved since adding these eye masks to my skincare regimen. To summarize what the VII Code website says about the benefits of using these eye masks: instantly refreshes under eye area, minimizes signs of aging around the eyes, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, and moisturizes and soothes the delicate under eye area. From my experience in the past few weeks, I would definitely agree with this. As I’m quickly approaching 30 I’m becoming more concerned with my skincare and have enjoyed the benefits of using these masks. I wake up feeling more refreshed and wearing these masks is a treat I look forward to! I hope you have enjoyed this review and please feel free to reach out with any further questions!
These eye masks are available for purchase (free shipping!) here. Instagram: @viicodebeauty xo- Haley {Originally published on March 6, 2019} Hurry!!! This offer is only good for a few hours! Save an extra $3.50 with code 770451 xo-
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