Scentuals Body Care from Nature De-Stress - Aromatherapy Roll On

On a scale of 1-10, how high is your stress level. Mine right now would be a smooth 6.75. As the months pass and the wedding date nears, it keeps increasing. A few years ago, I started to carry around a little vial of lavender essential oil. I personally found it very calming.

Right now I'm carrying around Canadian brand Scentuals Body Care from Nature De-Stress - Aromatherapy Roll On ($15.95 CAN).

It's good to rub on your inner wrists whenever you need to relax. 

Once applied take two deep breaths in and out.

Calm your nerves and reduce tension with a special blend of therapeutic grade essential oils. 

Ingredients
Bergamot essential oil:

• Helps with stress
• Tension
• Fear 

Lemon essential oil:

• Helps brighten your mood

Palmarosa essential oil:

• Eases the mind

Lavender essential oil:

• Calming 
• Soothing

Plus chamomile, Clary Sage, Jasmine and Neroli are also essential oils in this blend.

What oils do you use to De-stress?

Walmart Back to School challenge: Makeup #1

It's always good to have a quick and easy back to school look.
I remember getting to college was 90 mins to 2 hours bus and train ride.
For three years, I had to wake up really early -just to make sure I'd get there on time.

I had only five minutes to get my routine down.

My three go-to products were: Eyeliner, mascara and lip colour.

Well all know the best place to get all your skincare/beauty needs is at Walmart!

I was given the opportunity to visit my local Walmart and shop in-store to complete a 

Back to School challenge. Check out my skin care post using products I bought from Walmart. 

I picked three brands that will make your life easy this up-coming semester!

1. Revlon Bold Lacquer Length & Volume Mascara
   The Ultimate black mascara
   $8.96
2. Revlon ColorStay Skinny™ Liquid Liner
   0.1mm skinny tip liner
   $8.96
3. NYC Expert Last Lipstick
   Long-lasting
   2 for $3.00

Total with tax= $23.64

Check these products up close:

Swatches
*not including the mascara*
Lipsticks: Creamy Caramel & Traffic Jam

Eyes:

The walmart beauty section is one of my favourites because they have so many rollbacks on their prices. Also they have everyday specials like bonus beauty packs and crazy everyday deals like the 2 for $3.00 NYC lipsticks.

Wedding: Are bridal shows worth it?

This is a good question that plagues every bride: 

Are wedding shows worth it?

I feel like a wedding show veteran right now. I've been engaged for over a year and I have attended four shows. Overall- they're worth it.

Walmart Back to School challenge: Skincare

When I was going to school skin care was #1 on my list. 

Yes...it came before my school supplies and outfits.

I was blessed to go through elementary school - college with perfect skin. 

I think it came down to having the right essentials.

The best place to get all your skincare/beauty needs is Walmart!
I love Walmart because it's a one stop shop. Literally everything is under one roof!

I was given the opportunity to visit my local Walmart and shop in-store to complete a 

Back to School challenge.  

It was fun going through the aisles and looking at all the makeup/skin care stations.

I picked three products that will make your skin ready to battle the up-coming semester!

1. Simple® Foaming Cleanser
   Essential for sensitive skin
   Roll back $6.77
   Was $7.97
2. Olay Fresh Effects Va-Va-Vivid Powered Contour Cleansing System
   Gentle on skin
   $14.96
3. Simple® Protecting Light Moisturizer spf 15
   Perfect for sensitive skin
   $10.97

Total with tax= $36.95

Wet your skin and apply Simple's foaming cleanser into wet skin with your finger tips.

To get out all of the dirt and impurities use Olay Fresh Effects's Va-Va-Vivid powered contour cleansing brush. Use it on your face in a gentle circular motion.

Lastly, use Simple's Protecting Light Moisturizer with SPF 15 to protect your skin from 

UVA and UVB rays. 

Have you tried these products before?

COVERGIRL Ready Set Gorgeous Liquid Foundation

Here is another foundation to add to your list for women of colour. 

We all know how hard it is to find a foundation that is not to "red" or not "too muddy". I  found one which can be found in your local drugstore. I should let you guys know that this is not a review. I just wanted to put this out there for any looking for something affordable to try.

If you're looking for a medium coverage to full coverage foundation that is oil-free 

try Covergirl's Ready Set Gorgeous ($7.99 CAN)! 

This liquid foundation's oil-free formula provides medium coverage to even skin tone and cover imperfections. The result is a flawless, natural look that lasts all day.

Apparently this foundation has a built-in powder system to fight shine and sweat.

For me 315 was too light and 320 was too dark so I mixed 

them both to get a custom colour.

Have you seen COVERGIRL Ready Set Gorgeous Liquid Foundation in stores yet?