♡ Hello Toothpaste & Mouthwash Review

Okay, so not only is this packaging ADORABLE lol this is definitely my new favorite toothpaste & mouthwash. I saw someone posted it on instagram, because it was pink it of course caught my eye, and knowing nothing about it i went to Walgreens & bought it. The mouthwash comes in a few different flavors, you have:

supermint
mojito mint
pink grapefruit mint *
& sweet cinnamint

It's 99% natural, contains no alcohol. I'm not a big fan of the mouthwash, the best way i can describe the taste of it- imagine lipsticks turned into a liquid, haha. but really- that's exactly what it tastes like to me! it's definitely something you can deal with though.

The toothpaste comes in the same flavors- remember going to the dentist as a kid and they used that bubble gum flavored stuff? I feel like that's what it tastes like! I think these products are great, and inexpensive. I think they we're like $5 each. I can definitely see my teeth are definitely white after using this. It's not like an omg my teeth are 10 different shades brighter, but you can definitely tell they are brighter & clean :)

xox,

amanda

♡ Michael Todd Combination Skin Kit Review

I bought this kit online probably about a month ago. I'm always seeing people on YouTube say such good things about it so i figured i'd give it a try. As I've said in other posts, i do have combination skin. It gets oily but then i have those annoying dry patches & redness. Now I obviously know everyone has different skin, maybe this product does work on other peoples, but i haven't seen a BIG difference in mine. The kit i bought on the website for $33, [it's originally $66.]

It comes with 5 items- you have your cleanser,toner,scrub,face mask & lotion. Here is what everything is in detail, from the website:

(1) Cleanse: CLEANSE AND TONE cleanse | tone | remove makeup – 50 ml / 1.7 fl oz

A multi-function facial cleanser-toner-makeup remover that cleans deeply to remove impurities while also toning the skin. Highly absorbent Charcoal penetrates deep into pores to gently remove dirt, oil and other impurities without the drying effects of alcohol. Antioxidant Vitamins together with organic teas and essential oils help fight environmental stressors. Rinses thoroughly without residue leaving skin feeling clean, soft and smooth. Prepares the skin for serums and moisturizer.

(2) Tone: ORGANIC LEMON aha+dmae toner – 50 ml / 1.7 fl oz

A refreshing toner with the aroma of fresh lemons. Blended with DMAE and Alpha Hydroxy Acid to firm, lift and tighten the skin while easing away the appearance of fine lines, blotches and discolorations for more vibrant, even-toned radiant looking skin. Contains black willow tree extract recognized for thousands of years for its healing power and fresh, warm, spicy tea tree oil a powerful immune stimulant to help fight infections and promote clear skin. Maintains the skin’s proper pH without the drying effects of alcohol. Prepares skin for serums and moisturizers.

(3) Scrub: JOJOBA CHARCOAL facial scrub – 40 ml / 1.3 floz  

Unique facial scrub formulated using the powers of Jojoba Wax Beads and Activated Charcoal to effectively remove dead skin, impurities and toxins. Gentle enough for sensitive and acne prone skin types. Jojoba Wax Beads provide gentle exfoliation without leaving microlacerations on delicate skin. Highly absorbent Activated Charcoal penetrates deeply into pores to draw out impurities and toxins. Refines texture and encourages skin renewal, leaving skin smooth and refreshed.

(4) Hydrate: CITRUS CREAM MOISTURIZER with dmae and hyaluronic acid – 40 ml / 1.3 floz 

Light, soothing hydrating cream moisturizer infused with essential oils of sweet and mandarin oranges, tangerines, lemons and limes. DMAE firms skin, and improves fine lines and wrinkles. Hyaluronic Acid (a humectant) attracts moisture to the skin restoring the skin’s optimal moisture balance. Skin is left feeling moist, smooth and younger looking all day.

(5) Treat: PUMPKIN nutrient-rich facial mask – 40 ml / 1.3 floz 

Rejuvenating facial treatment which uses nutrient-rich Pumpkin blended with Glycolic Acid. Contains high concentrations ofProteolytic enzymes, anti-oxidant beta carotene and over 100 other essential vitamins, minerals, phytosterols and fatty acids. Exfoliates to remove dead skin, impurities and toxins, moisturizes and firms, improves elasticity and pliability of the skin, unclogs pores allowing skin to breathe and facilitates movement of skin oils. Adds brightness and radiance to the skin and significantly improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

I usually the cleanse, toner & moisturizer daily, and the pumpkin face mask - probably about once every 2 weeks, and i don't use the face scrub that often. I have noticed that my skin is..i guess you can say more balanced? When I would wear makeup my dry patches became more noticeable - then the day goes on and of course i get really oily, so I think in some ways It has helped. However, in my head i thought using organic face products would maybeee help with some of the redness, but it really hasn't helped my complexion/acne at all. I think this is a great product to invest in if you do have combination skin and you are looking to balance it out:)

xox,

amanda

♡ Our first restaurant review! Joe's Crab Shack!

Okay, so this is something different! As you all can tell, we wanted this to a be a review blog about absolutely everything and anything lol. So here it is- our first restaurant review! We went to Joe's Crab Shack. Now i'm not much of a seafood person, but we should we would try it out anyways.We were actually the only people in there because i'm pretty sure we went right when they opened lol. It was our first time there, the atmosphere of the place is great. Nice bar, a lot of funny signs around the whole place. The table set up consists of a bucket in the middle of the table where you put all your trash, unlimited paper towels lol and the salt/pepper shakers are corona bottles!

one word: AMAZING. Calamari is the only seafood i will actually eat. We ordered this as an appetizer. It comes in a perfect size bowl, enough for two people, and a side of marinara sauce. If you ever go to eat here- i highly recommend this! delicious.

Meal time! Like i said, i'm not much of a seafood person (john is) so i went with the chipotle bacon burger, & it comes with a side of your choice- i went with the fries. Everything was cooked perfectly. It is a big burger so i definitely couldn't finish it lol. It was a little messy, but nothing crazy. Overall, i would definitely go back to this restaurant. Great food & great service!

xox,

amanda

♡ Quick OOTD // cute, inexpensive bow shirts!

So i've been looking EVERYWHERE for those cute back bow shirts. The ones i see online are $60 or more, & i thought that was waayy too expensive. Well now i found out where to get them - my new favorite store - the windsor store! <3 i bought this one, a long with a few others. This one is in a small, it's a black light weigh shirt, plain in the front with the perfect animal print bow on the back. It's also off the shoulder, perfect to go with some leggings & boots! They sell other ones that are just solid long sleeve shirts, with colored bows on the back.

adorable bow shirts for only $26.90!

http://www.windsorstore.com/Ivory-Black-Bow-Back-Dolman-Top/p/173962

http://www.windsorstore.com/Heather-Gray-Light-Pink-Dolman-Bow-Top/p/183334

http://www.windsorstore.com/Black-Leopard-Bow-Back-Dolman-Top/p/177689

xox,

amanda

♡ Benefit hello flawless foundation l first impression/swatches!

$36: http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/product/view/hello-flawless-oxygen-wow

I've really been loving benefits products lately! i've given into buying the primers,powder & now foundations lol. I've always read good reviews about this primer, so i thought i'd give it a shot! The packaging is very simple, but still cute. When i took the foundation out, i loved that it came with a pump, makes it a lot easier! The foundation was pretty liquidy, but after blending it in [which was super easy] it blended right in and left this nice glowing look to my skin. I got this foundation in the shade "honey."

this is what is claims to do and info: [& i agree with them all!]

• broad-spectrum SPF 25 PA+++ protection**
• oil-free formula
• natural finish
• hydrating benefits
• light-diffusing properties
•  available in 9 shades

This is what everything looks like out of the box & it even came with a sample of the porefessional primer! The foundation is very lightweight and gives a very natural look. I think it'd be great if you have dry skin because it really brightens the skin up.

swatches:

As you can see, it's very blendable & the color matched me perfectly! It comes in 9 different shades- ivory,petal,champagne,honey,beige,toasted beige,amber,hazelnut & nutmeg :)

xox,

amanda

Lorac CC cream swatches & review♡

$28: http://www.loraccosmetics.com/make-up_cc-cream.html

What it claims to do:

LORAC's Color Correcting Cream instantly neutralizes redness and imperfections with a natural-looking, semi-matte finish. This 6-in-1 specially-tinted makeup neutralizes, primes, moisturizes, brightens, soothes and helps your skin look healthy and youthful. CC Cream is oil, silicone, paraben and fragrance free and is suitable for all skin types.

6 Instant CC Cream Benefits:

• Specially tinted to color correct redness, discoloration and imperfections
• Red Seaweed naturally primes
• Hyaluronic Acid moisturizes and helps diminish the appearance of fine lines
• Vitamin C helps brighten
• Aloe, Chamomile, Calendula and White Peony help soothe
• Anti-aging antioxidants of Vitamins A & E, Green and White Tea help skin look healthy and youthful

Ingredients:

Water, Jojoba Esters, Isohexadecane, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Isostearate, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan Gum, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Camellia Sinensis (White Tea) Leaf Extract, Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, May Contain/ Peut Contenir: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)

What i think/ swatches:

So since i'm obsessed with trying out different foundations & whatever - i decided to give in and buy this. I got the color "tan." I don't really have much of a tan right now, but i do self tan so i thought this would match great. I think the cc cream does an amazing job at calming down redness,covering blemishes & keeping you matte.

I guess i could've went with a lighter shade- but this product is so easy to work with- with a little more blending, i can work with it. haha. It keeps your matte, but gives your face a little bit of a glow, like a fresh look :)

xox,

amanda