Sephora Lip Luster Review

we all know how convenient online shopping is. you can do it from anywhere, anytime of day. I had recently run out of my makeup setting spray and had to purchase a new one. Sephora is my go to place for makeup. of course the item i wanted was sold out, so i had to settle for another bottle. And, I also didn't meet the $50 for free shipping. So i headed over the sale section, and browsed. there is something about purchasing high end makeup at a lower price that makes me happy.

As soon as I saw lip products on sale i couldnt resist. Sephora's Lip Luster Matte was on sale, and I was curious. i am not big on gloss since I prefer an all matte face, i feel like any dewiness makes me look oily! i decided to give this lip product a try after reading the reviews, they described it as a lipstick with a light sheen.

The packaging itself is sleek and compact, like most Sephora products. The lip product is small, but i never run out of lip products, so that is not an issue.

the shade I purchased is Fig Luster. i thought it would be a neutral shade on me, but it was a bit dark.

The formula is creamy and glides on beautifully. the applicator is small but easy to use. For me, this lipstick is long lasting, but it does not dry out my lips. it is not like a liquid lipstick where it dries and stays in place, so it is easy to move around which can be a pro and a con. I have put this lipstick on a few times and I have never had any issues with it. it is a beautiful fall/winter color, and my boyfriend always compliments me whenever i wear it.

This lip product is one i would definetly purchase again. it stayed on all day, and gives me a perfect balance of a matte lip and a glossy lip.

I Would rate Sephora Lip Luster lipstick a 9/10. As i mentioned before the lipstick does not stay in place, which i prefer if i am getting a liquid lipstick lipstick. while they call it a lip color, all their similar products that they recommend are liquid lipsticks. This color lasted me all day, and my boyfriend gave me a compliment on my lip color, which he never does. The price point is perfect, it only cost me $7 on sale and regular price is $20.

No More Naps!

I feel like it has been so long since i did a mommy post. I have been reviewing so many beauty products, that i started to miss writing about being a Mommy.

I did a post awhile ago about some of the troubles i was experiencing with kayden. One of the big issues was his sleeping. He would always take his nap, but he would never sleep at night. It was frustrating and exhausting. I never got any time to myself, whenever he was awake so was i, and i was getting more and more exhausted.

Curtis and i had discussed taking away his naps, but i felt it was to soon. I also struggled with not getting adult time. If i have learned anything from being a mom, it is how important my ME time is.

We decided to attempt taking naps away during one weekend. I will admit, having Curtis there helped. He could man the meltdowns while i cooked, which proved to be difficult during weekdays. That weekend, Kayden went down with no issues. He didn't come out of his room 50 times, and bedtime wasn't extended another two hours. Kayden did eventually wake up (and still does), but it is after a few hours, or if he hears a loud noise.

The thing about our apartment, is the kitchen and living room lights shine down the hallway, which means kayden can see light when he lays down. We usually wait till he is asleep before we turn on the lights. sometimes this can be an issue, because our dinner use to get delayed. now he knocks out immediately which allows us to do anything we need to do.

That was one of the great things about eliminating naptimes, his body was ready to go to bed. By the time I walked out of his room, he was knocked out.

When kayden would wake up, it was easier to put him back down. he would be half awake and barely have his eyes open , so we would pick him up and lay him back down. he usually does fall back asleep.

Daytime is the hardest part. Kayden was getting tired around the five and a half hour mark, which was when he would usually go down for a nap. I was running out of ideas with how to keep him occupied. Kayden was having meltdowns from 2:30pm till about 6pm (when i would give him a bath). I was exhausted. Kayden usually goes down at 7:15pm but i couldn't wait.

After a month, i started to notice Kayden getting tired later and later. It eventually went to 3:30pm. Soon the blood curling cries and never ending temper tantrums ended.

Fast forward to today. Kayden doesnt get tired till about 3:30-4pmish. This is such a big improvement. This is normally the time i would start dinner, but now i have to multitask to make sure kayden doesnt fall asleep. On the days he has dozed off for about 30min to an hour, it is pure hell at nightime. It goes back to taking hours for him to go to bed. On the days he does stay awake (which is 99.

9% of the time), he goes down in a snap. I even talked to kayden about his naps, and he says he likes that i took them away and he just sleeps at night.

i do find that i am able to get more done in a shorter amount of time as well. for instance when running errands i do not need to come home by a certain time to ensure that he goes down for a nap, but i can get everything done then he can come home and relax.

i will admit i am much more exhausted then i was before. the one thing about kayden, is that he is always on the go. he is playing with his toys, dancing around, wanting to craft etc. it is rare that he sits down in one spot and i can have a breather.

Now that Kayden gets 10- 12 hours of sleep at night, i find he is in a better mood and his body is getting the rest it needs. i really started to realize how he would just eat because he was tired, and his mood swings were caused by him being tired.  For the most part my days fly by, and the best part, sometimes Kayden will tell me he is tired and wants to go to bed. His body wants rest, and he doesn't feel the need to hide it anymore or feel like he is missing out on something. 

Olay 4 in 1 Water Activated makeup wipes Review

Taking off my makeup is one of the best feelings in the world. Don't get me wrong, i love makeup, but after having kayden i don't wear it as often, but one thing i have always love doing is removing my makeup.

I have always had a love hate relationship with makeup wipes. The first one's that i tried was the Neutrogena all in one wipes. I tried two different types and i wasn't in love. It irritated my skin and i always felt like i needed to moisturize my skin after. I was really into working out at the time, so all i wanted to do was wipe my face and be out the door.

I got a sample from Wal-Mart for Olay's daily facials, 4-in -1 water activated wipes. I will admit, i was skeptical.

I had gone to a birthday party that night, which means i had quite a bit of makeup on. I figured if i was going to test it out, this would be the time to do so.

Claims

Removes dirt, oil and makeup. Removes mascara 2x then basic cleansing

Gently exfoliotes and smooth skin texture in less then one week.

Condition skin with essential olay conditioners.

I took the washcloth out and dampened it under the tap. I was skeptical at first. I didnt believe this one washcloth would be able to do anything significant. But i was wrong. It was a miracle. I will start off by saying that it took off ALL my makeup. Granted i could have used two to be extra cautious, but one did the trick. One of my favorite things about these wipes is that it is safe to use around the eyes. When i go full glam, i wear a lot of eye makeup, multiple eyeshadows, eyeliner and mascara( top and bottom). For these wipes to remove all of it, says a lot.  Especially when you do a full face, contour, blush etc. I can honestly say that this one cloth took everything off. Other cloths would take off my makeup and strip off everything from my face. My face would feel dry, and dull. These olay wipes did the exact opposite, it was gentle and incredibly moisturizing. In winter my face goes completely dry, and im always struggling to keep it moisturized.

Whenever i come back from an event, i always hop into the shower, and wash my face two times. Yes, i know, it sounds like a lot, but i never feel like my face is completely clean. Using the olay wipes, it was the first time in awhile that i didn't feel the need to do that.

I don't know if i would say that it exfoliated my skin, if it did, i didnt notice. If you are an olay fan, you will be thoroughly satisfied with this product. I would give this product a 9/10. For me to feel satisfied after using a makeup wipe, says a lot.

The 4 in 1 wipes retail for $6.97 for a pack of 33 at walmart.