Best Hair Masks / Treatments

Video Review on YouTube

Years of trial and error have led me to finding some pretty amazing hair masks for my thick, dry, and frizz-prone hair. The masks/treatments featured below are truly some of the best in regards to imparting shine, moisture, body, and styling manageability. 

Drugstore Options:

12. Aussie Moist 3 Minute Miracle Deep Treatment ~ $3.99 

www.ulta.com, www.drugstore.com, Walmart, Target

11. Neutrogena Triple Moisture Recovery Hair Mask ~ $5.99 - 7.99 (for 6 oz)

www.ulta.com, www.drugstore.com, Walmart, Target

10. John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Shine Release Moisturizing Conditioner ~ $5.99 (for 8.45 fl oz)

www.drugstore.com, Ulta

9. Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil ~ $8.79 (for 16 oz)

http://www.amazon.com/Natures-Way-Coconut-Oil-Ounce/dp/B003B3OOPA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384277525&sr=8-1&keywords=coconut+oil

8. Matrix Biolage Ultra Hydrating Balm ~ $16 - 20 (for 8.5 fl oz)

Ulta, Hair Cuttery, http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=86393&catid=183410

7. Redken Smooth Lock Butter Treatment ~ $16.50 (for 8.5 fl oz)

Ulta, Hair Cuttery

6. Redken All Soft Heavy Cream Treatment ~ $16.50 (for 8.5 fl oz)

Ulta, Hair Cuttery

5. It's A 10 Miracle Hair Mask ~ $30 (for 8.5 fl oz)

Ulta, Hair Cuttery

4. MoroccanOil Intense Hydrating Mask ~ $34.60 (8.5 fl oz)

http://www.moroccanoil.com/usa/h_us_en/intense-hydrating-mask-319, Nordstrom

3. Wella Brilliance Treatment for Coarse, Colored Hair ~ $29 (for 16.9 fl oz)

Ulta, http://www.wella.com/en-US/salon-finder.aspx

2. DermOrganic Intensive Hair Repair Masque ~ $16 (for 8 fl oz)

http://www.dermorganic.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=3, Ulta

1. Macadamia Natural Oil Deep Repair Masque ~ $36 (for 8.5 fl oz)

http://www.macadamiahair.com/products/detail/deep_repair_masque, www.folica.com, Ulta

Best & Worst Drugstore Concealers for Acne / Blemishes

Their are so many different drugstore concealers claiming to be the best for coverage. I decided to test out 10 of the most popular drugstore concealers for spot coverage (acne, discoloration, blemishes) and see how well they held up throughout the day. Let's just say I was pleasantly surprised by several. An in-depth video is up on YouTube. Below is my ranking of the 10 I tested out (10 being the worst, 1 the best).

10. NYX Full Coverage Concealer in a Jar ~ Shade Beige ~ $4.99

9. Revlon Photoready Concealer ~ Shade Light ~ $9.99

8. L'oreal True Match Concealer ~ Shade W 1-2-3 ~ $8.99

7. NYX Waterproof Concealer Stick ~ Shade Beige ~ $4.99

6. Sonia Kashuk Hidden Agenda Concealer Palette ~ Shade Light ~ $10.49

5. Maybelline Super Stay 24 Concealer ~ Shade Cream ~ $7.99

4. NYX HD Photogenic Concealer ~ Shade Beige ~ $4.99

3. Almay Clear Complexion Concealer ~ Shade Light/Medium ~ $7.99

2. Hard Candy Glamoflouge Concealer ~ Shade Medium Light ~ $6.00

1. L'oreal True Match Super Blendable Crayon Concealer ~ Shade N 4-5-6 ~ $8.99

Limited Edition Maybelline Color Tattoos

Clockwise (starting from left): Nude Pink, Just Beige, Matte Brown

From left to right: Nude Pink, Just Beige, Matte Brown

New limited edition Maybelline Color Tattoos have me very excited. They are all matte and remind me quite a bit of Mac's Paint Pots. "Nude Pink" looks like a slightly more gray pink dupe for "Painterly." "Just Beige" looks like a slightly more peachy dupe for "Soft Ochre", and "Matte Brown" is just a bit deeper than Mac's "Groundwork." Nonetheless, they are much cheaper and as good . . . if not better. I only hope that Maybelline decides to add these to their permanent line. It seems kind of odd that such basic, neutral colors that would work amazingly as eye shadow bases are not already part of the line. I found mine at Bed, Bath, & Beyond. Below is a list of the Pros & Cons.

Pros:

• Very pigmented & creamy
• Blend nicely on eyelid
• Do not crease - will work as an eye shadow primer 
• All matte
• Great price point ~ $6.99

Cons:

• Limited edition, which means the stock of these is low and they will be hard to find. My best suggestions are Walgreens, Rite Aid, or Bed, Bath & Beyond.
• The "Matte Brown" is probably the least creamy, smooth of the group. It can go on a little clumpy, but can be buffed out. A little goes a long way.

Overall Rating: 9/10 

Would definitely repurchase these over and over again. 

Best & Worst Drugstore Concealers for Dark Circles

New video up on YouTube! I have spent quite a bit of time putting this video together, testing out a lot of different concealers. I am so excited to be able to share with you some of the best and the worst of the ones I have tried for concealing the under eye area. Ranked below (10 being the worst, 1 being the best):

10. Rimmel London Match Perfection Concealer - Shade Light ~ $5.99

9. NYX HD Photogenic Concealer - Shade Light ~ $4.99

8. NYX Full Coverage Concealer in a Jar - Shade Beige ~ $4.99

7. L'oreal Magic Lumi Concealer - Shade Light ~ $12.99

6. Revlon PhotoReady Concealer - Shade Light & Light/Medium ~ $9.99

5. Maybelline Fit Me Concealer - Shade Sand ~ $6.99

4. Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer - Shade Nude ~ $7.99

3. Maybelline Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Concealer - Shade Neutralizer ~ $8.99

2. Cover Girl + Olay Concealer Balm - Shade Fair/Light ~ $9.99

1. Sonia Kashuk Hidden Agenda Concealer Palette - Shade Light ~ $10.49

Cover Girl + Olay Concealer Balm Review

My Video Review on YouTube

This is one my favorite drugstore finds, especially as an under eye concealer. I use it in the shade "Fair/Light #320" and find that it does everything I need for covering up my dark circles. It retails for about $9.99, but you can always find Cover Girl products on sale. Below is my list of Pros & Cons.

Pros:

• Creamy; easy to blend
• Good coverage with slight pink undertone to help neutralize dark under eye circles
• Good staying power
• Does not crease or settle into fine lines
• As long as skin is not too dry, can be worn without under eye cream
• Great packaging - user friendly, travel friendly
• Decent color range compared to other drugstore concealers.

Cons:

• Lacks good color options for darker skin tones
• May be too emollient for those with oily under eye area.

Spring Trend: Neon Sunshine

I am a little obsessed with neon, especially all things neon yellow or citron. I love the combo of this color with black. Here is a fun, casual way to rock both colors for Spring and Summer.

Shorts - "Mossimo Supply Co Junior Shorts," from Target
Sandals - Mossimo for Target
Purse - DKNY
Top - Monteau Los Angeles, from Marshalls

Spring Trend: Mint & Lace

So I am currently a little obsessed with the color mint green, which happens to still be really popular for Spring 2013. I found this great pair of cream lace shorts from Target on a recent shopping adventure which I thought would pair nicely with one of my favorite new cardigans. It balances a mix of classic cuts with some trendy colors and textures. I think this outfit has a very sweet, feminine feel to it that works well for a Sunday brunch or wear it into the evening for a casual, romantic date.

Cardigan - "Cable & Gauge"
Shorts - "Mossimo Supply Co Junior Shorts," from Target
Shirt - "Mossimo Supply Co Juniors V-neck Tee"
Silver Clutch - Express
Wedge Sandals - Nina