moisturizing at night

If I was stranded on a deserted island and could only bring three items, one of those would include moisturizer. I cannot live without it. Okay, maybe I could live, but I wouldn't be very happy without it! 

Moisturizing your face at night is SO important. Even if you have oily skin like me. Moisturizer helps your skin to not over-produce oils during your sleep. It also helps prevent wrinkles.... kind of a big deal! My night time skincare routine always includes moisturizer. 

I like the Mary Kay Timewise moisturizer. It's very lightweight and is specifically targeted to prevent aging. It's never too early to start preventing those wrinkles! 

Two other areas I make sure to moisturize are my lips and hands. The Smith's Rosebud Salve is amazing for the lips. It does  have a somewhat strong rose scent. It took me a while to get used to, but now I don't even notice it. It's one of the most moisturizing lip balms I've ever used. For hands, I like the Soap & Glory Hand Food. It's moisturizing and has a nice scent. You can find these at Sephora. 

I keep my lip balm and hand lotion in my night stand for easy access. If you aren't already including moisturizer in your night time skincare routine, I highly recommend it! 

What is your favorite moisturizer? 

Do you use lip balm and hand cream at night, too? 

L'oreal Infallible Eye Shadows

Pressed pigment shadows have never been something I gravitate toward. I've had some pressed glitter shadows that I love, but that's about it. 

When L'oreal came out with these pressed pigments, they were too tempting not to at least try. These are the Infallible Eye Shadows. 

When you open them from the back, there is a plastic shield under the top that keeps the shadow tightly compacted in place. Don't throw that piece away!

The two colors I have are Iced Latte and Perpetual Purple. 

Iced Latte was calling my name. One, because it references coffee. Two, because the color is gorgeous for either all over the lid or as an inner corner highlight.

I picked up Perpetual Purple because it is the perfect true frosty purple shade, which I don't currently own.

I had high hopes for these shadows, and they did not disappoint. I will let the swatches speak for themselves. It only took one swipe for this much color and pigmentation. Remember to barely tap your brush lightly into the shadow when applying. A little can go a long way with these shadows! 

I have worn each of these a few times and they do last a long time with a primer. 

Great pigmentation and long lasting. So, if you've also been curious about these, I recommend that you give them a try! 

There are 18 shades in this collection, and there are some matte options. If you aren't crazy about shimmery and frosty shades, there are a few matte shades to choose from. 

These cost around $6.00. I recommend getting them during a Buy One, Get One 50% sale if you're interested in more than one color. Ulta is having a BOGO sale this week! And you can use the $3.50 off a $10 purchase and essentially get one for free!

How do you feel about pressed pigments from the drugstore? 

What colors do you own or would like to own? 

happy friday, y'all!

1. I highly recommend that you go see Pitch Perfect this weekend. It's hilarious and it was filmed on LSU's campus (my alma mater)! Warning: this movie will make you wish you knew how to sing and dance. 

2. Who doesn't look hot pink and leopard print together? 

3. I haven't bought new heels in a long time, so I picked these up from Frock Candy to wear to a wedding tomorrow. 

4. My Sigma Performance Eye Brushes came in yesterday! I have small eyelids which makes putting on eye shadow a somewhat difficult task. I've heard good things about this set, so I'm excited to see how these work for me. 

5.  My dad turned 60 this week; and to celebrate we ate dinner at Portico. Love spending QT with my dad and nephew! 

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budget buy: sally hansen pacific blue

The Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear nail polish line is probably one of the best budget-friendly polish lines... ever? 

Yep I said it. 

Pacific Blue is completely opaque in just one coat and hasn't chipped four days after applying. 

I am in love with this color! I've had this for a while and it's one of those colors you can wear any time of the year. 

I applied the Revlon ColorStay base coat and the Sally Hansen Insta-Dri top coat. I'm not crazy about the top coat. It's drying up, which causes bubbling on parts of my nails. It's time for a new bottle of my beloved Seche Vite top coat. 

I highly recommend this Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear polish. You can find these for $2.59 at any drugstore, Target, Walmart, Ulta, etc. Two other colors I recommend from the line are Mint Sorbet and Coral Reef. 

Do you love this Pacific Blue color?

What's your go-to base and top coats? 

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September Favorites

Goodbye, September... Hello, October! 

Here's a look at what I reached for the most last month.

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder

This is the first translucent pressed powder I've owned. I'm glad I spent the whopping $6.00-- this powder is amazing. Dust this over your t-zone after applying liquid foundation and you're good to go and shine-free! 

Prestige Primed & Ready

I've been on the hunt for a dupe for my Smashbox primer. I went to Ulta earlier this month with every intention to buy the Palladio Herbal primer. No such luck. This Prestige primer has the same silicone feel as the Smashbox. I'm not sure I'll re-purchase this, but it has done it's job so far. 

Maybelline EyeStudio Quad in Olive Martini

I've really been loving this eye shadow quad and I've reached for it almost every day. 

Click here for a more in depth review! 

Revlon Lip Butters

I don't think I've mentioned this yet on the blog, but these are one of my favorite lip products. 

Lip butters are a little more creamy and moisturizing than a regular lipstick. 

I've been reaching for Berry Smoothie and Strawberry Shortcake. Berry Smoothie is the perfect berry shade for fall. And Strawberry Shortcake is a classic light pink that I love. 

Sally Hansen Pacific Blue

If there's one polish that is perfectly opaque (in one coat) and perfectly applied no matter how terrible you think you are at painting your nails-- It is Sally Hansen Pacific Blue. For $2.50, I can't get over how amazing this formula is. Do your nails a favor and pick up this polish! 

Essie Skirting the Issue

This is just a great "oxblood" color for fall. Not the best formula I've tried from Essie, but I love the color. 

What are some of your most recent favorites? 

Can you believe it's OCTOBER?! 

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