Review: St. Ives Green Tea Scrub!!!

hey dollss..
now, you might be thinking.. you just bought the st.ives green tea scrub.. why are you reviewing it already?!




WELLLLLL... i fell in LOVE with it after the first use!! I'm OBSESSED!! My skin cleared up and got soo smooth and it also made my skin tone alot more even...
It got rid of alot of the redness i had which was a major issue. I've been using it once or sometimes twice a day and it isn't too harsh and doesn't dry out my skin either!

ALSO, unlike the apricot scrub this has smaller particles and is more gentle on your skin. It has a pleasant smell and leaves your skin literally feeling like a baby's butt after!!! Who doesn't want that... LOL :)


I got this in Target's travel section for $0.99... NINETY NINE CENTS OKAY?! CRAZY RIGHT!
I will be buying the full size asap... It is an AWESOME scrub at an AWESOME price.


try it out and let me know what you think...


xoxo,
L

URBAN DECAY NAKED PALETTE!

hey dolls!
after weeks of searching... i finally got the Urban Decay Naked Palette!!!
I looked in all sephora stores, sephora online, ulta stores, ulta online... & it was SOLD OUT!!!



The colors are GORGEOUS & it comes with my beloved 24/7 liner but its double ended (brown/black)!! It also comes with a mini primer potiion as well :)
I love the Book of Shadows I & II and the Alice in Wonderland palettes but on a day to day basis i only wear neutral shades so I never got those palettes because I didn't think i would use the bright colors as much (although they ARE gorgeous!!).
This palette, like all of the other Urban Decay palettes, is highly pigmented and has very unique yet neutral shades that you can wear anywhere!!

I have an extra Urban Decay Naked palette to sell so please leave me a comment if your interested...

Thanks lovelies!

xoxo,
L

July-August Favorites !

hey dolls.. sorrie i've been so m.i.a :[
i've just been so busy with work and transferring schools !
but i've been trying out a ton of new stuff lately & found some great stuff ~

here are some of my faves 4 all y'all...

NYX Black Label Pressed Powder


Been using this to set my foundation and it makes your skin feel super silky and soft!
Lasting power is pretty good & it definitely does not look cake-y or feel heavy on your face at all!

LAURA MERCIER Silk Creme Foundation


This is an awesome foundation !!! Laura Mercier has the best tinted moisturizer & foundations!
This has a very natural yet full coverage look. It really evens out your skin without looking to heavy.
This foundation is a must-have!!
The tube looks a little small and overpriced (around $40 @ Sephora) but you only need a very small amount for each application so it should last a long time!! Mine sure has :)

MAKEUP FOREVER Smokey Lash Mascara


So after hearing many good reviews about this mascara I got it & tested it out for about a month.
May i say...this mascara has truly impressed me!! As I've mentioned before.. I've tried an endless amount of mascaras & this one seems to work best for me!!
It is very volumizing, lengthening, and holds a good curl too!! It does NOT flake or smudge at all & lasts ALLLL day. No joke... go pick this up at Sephora right now!! :)

DIOR Lipglow


This stuff is soo cool! It's pretty much a lip balm that helps bring out the natural color in your lips. (Kind of similar to the effect of Smashbox O glow or the too-faced brand one)
It doesn't come out too pink and gives you a natural, healthy color on your lips. AND it is sooo very moisturizing!
It is quite expensive but works well!!

CLARINS Stop Imperfections Blemish Control


I've been using this stuff for years now. Instead of major breakouts, I usually just get blemishes once in awhile (which i am so thankful for!! :p)
BUT, when i DO get those blemishes...they are a pain in the a--...
Have you guys ever had one of those blemishes that just take days just to be ready to pop? And even then, it still doesnt go away completely!
Well, try this Clarins Blemish Control Stick.
It has a small metal roller ball and it has salicydic acid which helps calm and dry out your blemish! It really helps~

TARGET Up&Up Makeup Wipes


I actually bought the BLUE pack & loved it! They tone my skin & take off all of the dirt & makeup!! Plus they are superrr cheap :)



Those are just some of my current faves..
What are you loving right now ?!!? Please leave me a comment below! I love trying out new stuff :)


xoxo,
L

Review: L'oreal Go 360 Clean Deep Cream Cleanser

hey girlies..
here's a quick review on the new l'oreal go 360 clean deep cream cleanser.
cuhs let's be real...not everyone can afford a bottle of philosophy's purity or any other expensive cleanser all the time.. geeeez :)



So i got this at target for $5.99.
It is a very gentle cleanser but works pretty well!
I love the lil scrublet.. its just made of rubber and has little soft spikes but it feels really good and feels like it really helps exfoliates and gets the dead skin and dirt off your face!

The formula itself is just a lotion like consistency & leaves your skin with a very tingly/cooling feeling afterwards. I actually like the tingling sensation... it feels really refreshing! This cleanser also takes makeup off pretty well..

I wouldnt recommend using it in the eye area though (i avoid it) because it sometimes even stings my eyes if i get the product too close to the eye area because of the menthol/cooling sensation of it.

I recommend this product to you guys~ try it out. :)

Ps.. i saw this at Rite Aid for $7.99 so go to target or walmart to get this!

PPs..go to www.lorealparisusa.com & register really quickly so you can get $1 off this product! every penny counts right :)?


xoxo,
L

April Favorites..

hey dolls.. sorry i haven't been posting as often as i should. i have tons of ideas on posts to write but i got a allergic reaction to some type of food and got hives all over my body & i went to the emergency.. so i've been resting :(.

anyways, on a brighter note. here are all my april faves 2 make up for all that~
(in no particular order)

1. Unite 7 seconds Detangler

This is the SH!T... after you shower, apply this to damp/wet hair and comb out. It'll make your hair feel soo soft and smell awesome! This is a leave in conditioner & it really nourishes your hair. It is around $26 but worth every penny! Not sure where to get this product.. possibly at beauty supply stores?

2. Urban decay 24/7 glide on eyeliner in ZERO

This is only the BEST eyeliner pencil out there.. duh. it actually STAYS on your waterline and applies very creamy & smooth! Also the color comes out VERY black (which i love).. i'm almost done with my pencil.. gotta go buy another one ;)

3. MAC Blush in Sunbasque

This will give you that perfect glow. It looks quite dark in the picture but just lightly sweep it on the apples of your cheeks to give you a healthy look. I always use either Sunbasque or Pink Swoon depending on my mood :). You guys have GOT to have this blush in your collection.. it looks fabulous on ANY skin tone.

4. NYX Lipgloss in CRYSTAL SODA

I'm not sure if the above image is the exact color but if you ever see NYX produts check out this lipgloss! Its a really pretty pink/gold shimmer lipgloss, its not drying, and there are tons of glitter in there (kinda like the dazzleglasses but not sticky like those!! yuck) It applies very smooth however, it's not very longlasting for me...it also smells delicious!!

5. Wet & Wild Ultimate Brow Kit!

I already did a review on this one but I'm lovin it so far~ it really defines my eyebrows & there is such a big difference if i don't define them. The powders are verrry pigmented as well. ONLY around $3-4 too!! YAY

6. MAC's eyeshadow in MULCH

I've been wearing this color almost everyday! It's an awesome neutral color with gold-ish shimmers in it. It blends very easily & is a perfect/quick color to apply all over the lip when your on the go!!

7. L'oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara

I haven't used drugstore mascaras for awhile but i decided to pick this up after all of the good reviews I've heard on it. It is very volumizing, lengthing, and curling all in one. I actually allmoooost like this much better than the Buxom Lash Mascara because it is much cheaper. However, the only downside to this is you need to wipe your brush on the top of the tube before you apply or else it'll get super clumpy on your lashes.

8. Urban Decay Primer Potion in EDEN

I didn't like this eye primer at first but for the past couple months, i kept using it (becuhs its the only non-creasing primer i had) and it's reali been growing on me!! I hafto use this everyday now & i can't live without it. It evens out the entire eyelid and acts like a concealer. It grabs the eyeshadow colors very well & hardly ever creases on me (& fyi, ALOT of primers crease on my eyelid) Only problem (which we all know now..) is the PACKAGING! It becomes such a mess after awhile & becomes hard to get the product out but whatever.. its what's inside that counts rite :\? haha

9. Kiehl Supremely Gentle Eye Makeup Remover

I've been using this for a couple years now & i cannot live without this remover!! It is a lotion-like consistency & truly takes all of your eye makeup off GENTLY! I rub it in all over my eyes then take a soft tissue & wipe off the dirt. Then i use my next favorite item...

10. Purity Facial Cleanser

This is the ultimate cleanser.. i believe i already mentioned this product but pretty much, it'll take off all the makeup/dirt left on your face! This is a must-have.

Anyways..sorry for the longass post but those are my favorites for this month!
What are your guys' favorite products? Please leave a comment below & tell me so I can try it out too!! I loveee monthly "favorites" reviews :)

xoxo,
L

Review: Essence of Beauty Travel Brush Kit

hey ladies.. just a quick post today
i bought the essence of beauty mini travel brush kit at CVS yesterday.


Sorry the picture looks sort of weird but u get the idea.
Anyways, i wanted the smaller brushes so I could carry it around in my purse & i've heard soo many good reviews on this brand! I'm not sure if it's because I got the travel kit but I was a little disappointed =T...

The brushes are very soft & some are quite dense as well but it wasn't really working very well for me..mayb because they are quite small?? idk but i should have just got the regular one with 3 double sided brushes that everyone has been talking about! oops...but these were just TOO cute to pass up :P
I mainly got this kit for the blush brush & it's actually pretty dense but the size is a little too small for application..

Anyways, i would rate this kit a 7/10.. & i would not repurchase it.
They are pretty good brushes for the price tho.. (only $10 for the whole thing!)

do you guys think i should go buy the other kit with 3 double sided brushes instead?!
do any of you have this?!

xoxo,
L

Blog Noobie...

hi ! so.. i just started this blog and i wanted to write a quick intro while i was on this blog-kick. I am a major shopaholic so you will definitely be seeing a lot of beauty tips, product reviews, makeup and hair tutorials, major hauls, random discounts & sales that i find, and random tidbits of my life.
I named this blog "dose of sugar-xoxo" because i have a major sweet tooth and love anything and everything with sugar in it! BUT i also want my readers to be able to have a short break and little bit of sweetness in their busy lives by reading my blog posts.
Whether you get a sense of satisfaction through makeup, fashion, seeing other people buy stuff because you don't want to spend your own money, or finding bargains stay tuned for my upcoming blog entries so you can satisfy your sweet tooth ;).



xoxo,
L

ps... aren't those cupcakes just adorable?!

Products I Can't Live Without.. EVER. part 1

hey guys.. so i hope everyone had a good weekend :]
i sure did, my friend came down from Santa Maria & we shopped and ate and did fun things... lol...and now i'm reali reali tired but heres a blog entry anyways... its just a quick review of my FAVE PRODUCTS that i've been using constantly for tha last few months.. maybe even longer! you guys have GOT to try them out kay!? i wudnt suggest items to you guys that i don't think are worth the money.. even if its only a few dollars.
*drum roll pls...* in no particular order because they are all the best products!!....

1. sephora long lasting eyeliner in black...

*this eyeliner is infact true to its name & is very long lasting. you may have to re-apply near the end of the day if you have some creasing issues but other than that, for a non-waterproof eyeliner.. this is AMAZING.
*the brush tip is PERFECT to get the line as thin or as thick as you want, and the brush tip also makes it reali easy to create a nice winged eyeliner look...
*i have tried an endless amount of liquid eyeliners (i was on a mission to find the perfect one) but i think this is pretty much as good as it gets!
*it is only $10 .. now compared to a drugstore eyeliner that is kinda expensive but it'll last you a good several months.
*good drugstore dupe that i found?? the wet and wild mega liner... its only $2.99 and almost as good.
**sorry i can't say enuf about this eyeliner.. its a good product.. lol >.<

2. laura mercier oil-free tinted moisturizer

*okay this is a can't-live-without type of product. it is the best tinted moisturizer out there... i've tried everything from drugstore neutrogena to expensive-ass sisley... and this is truly the BOMB.
*price is $42.. a little pricey you may think.. but it comes with a lot of product and will last you a good amount of time..
*comes in a variety of shades & blends perfectly.. also the coverage is definitely buildable.. but with one or two applications it looks lyk you are wearing foundation!

3. purity facial cleanser

*best facial cleanser... claims to be a one-step cleanser.. and it truly is!
*it'll take off anything and everything... whether its eyelash glue or just plain stubborn waterproof mascara.. get this if you want the best cleanser ever! hahaha
*price varies in size but try the cheapest/smallest size at $10 then buy the huge thing when u run out... but trust me.. your gonna wanna buy the biggest size once you try this!!

4. buxom lash mascara

*so this is probably the best mascara i've tried so far.. & i've tried alot.. from maybelline lash stiletto to dior show, dior iconic to mac's mascaras, etc.. you get tha point. anyways this mascara VOLUMIZES, CURLS, & LENGTHENS all in one! i never even use a lash curler because of this awesome thing.. plus i hear that curling ur lashes everyday can be bad for them.
*tha price is $18... which is quite reasonable for a high-end mascara. trust me, its worth tha price.
*the brush is actually quite big but it's pretty easy to work with, and the fibers are very thin and comb your lashes..omg.. its awesome!

5. st. ives intensive healing body moisturizer & hand cream


*can't quite remember the price but they are both under $5 for sure.. find it at ulta..
*this claims to be a 24hour moisturizer and it ain't lying.. it'll keep your body moisturized all day.. no re-application necessary :)
*it's cheap & it works wonders & it says its 100% natural ingredients so what tha hell r u waiting for?! go get it ! haha :P


anyways... i have a alot more but this is getting kinda long so i'll make a part 2 when i get a chance to.. so stay tuned for that please :)
if you have any questions on any of these products please feel free to ask me! i have been using these products for a looong time & have re-purchased them several times so i think i cud answer most of your questions if i haven't mentioned it already!
thanks for reading<3

xoxo,
L