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FRIDAY FAVES| BEST of 2017

StephanieRaeOrtiz

Happy Friday Friends,

I hope you all had a great day!

Today I’m sharing Favorites in Five different Categories. I love all of these items! All the products that I’m sharing with you I own and were definite go-to staples for me in 2017.

I hope you all can find one or two of these products to try this year and add to your adore list!

 

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All three of these are fresh in the game as of 2017 they all smell & work amazingly!

Living Proof No Frizz Humidity Shield >> (here)

This has a grounding scent and holds my style well all year long but is a lifesaver in the humidity. I apply before heat styling and it just does a great job of locking in the moisture.

Tigi Catwalk Haute Iron Spray >>  (here)

I was recently running low on this and thought I’d try CHI again – as it’s been years but I ended up returning the CHI and grabbing another Tigi Catwalk Haute Iron Spray in exchange as it really did not compare at all in scent or in value.

Chi made me feel as though I was just going thru the motion of protecting my hair but it wasn’t really where as TIGI not only feels as though it’s protecting but it’s also nourishing and adding shine after the style so it’s only a bonus that it smells so – so good!

Batiste Dry Shampoo – Wild >> (here)

I bought this about 3 months ago for the first time and it smells delectable. I have black hair so I notice when I spray closely you see a lot of white residue so I truly have to uphold to the directions of spraying so many inches away. But it not only refreshes my hair and allows me to prolong washes but it adds volume and feels refreshing! Love this.

 

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Tom Ford Noir Pour Femme >> (here)

This is my newest favorite! Got it as a sample actually with one of my Nordstrom beauty purchases and fell in LOVE with the Orange Oil, Gingery, Rose, Indian Kulfi, Madagascar Vanilla & Amber hues! It’s legit perfection to me and I’m in love!

Chanel Coco Mademoiselle >> (here)

Staple since 2003

Alien By Mugler Parfum >> (here)

Discovered this scent about three years ago, My husband Will keeps this stocked for me as the bottles of perfume are refillable. He also has bought me the travel size bottles as stocking stuffers the last two years and I keep them in my purse. This smells so alluring and scrumptious! Will be a forever favorite and staple in my scents 😉

 

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Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Cream Moisturizer  >> (here) 

Worth it – every bit of it in the colder months. I have yet to indulge in all of Charlotte Tilbury’s goodness but I’ve only heard rave reviews about all of her products – truly!

This moisturizer is rich in goodness and does not leave your skin feeling oily but rather deeply moisturized and nourished. It’s almost as if you can feel your skin soaking up the rejuvenational awesomeness – it just leaves your skin feeling – oh so good about it! 😉

Peter Thomas Roth Anti-Aging Cleansing Gel >> (here)

This is worth every single penny. I have never used anything that has made my skin feel and appear cleaner and more pure. This is a WOW item. It did take some time for my skin to adjust so this is another product that just a dab will do. I apply a dime size to the palm of my hand rub and apply. Hands down the best facial cleanser that I have ever used!

Retin-A >> (prescription – not sold in stores)

This is subscribed by my doctor but is definitely the most powerful product I use for my face. It comes in multiple doses however I use a smaller percentage as it’s rather drying and just a dab will do! Ask your dermatologist about this.  (not sold in stores)

Mario Badescu Vitamin C Serum >> (here)

I typically use this in the winter as the benefits are pretty amazing and it seems to really nourish and revitalize my skin when applied. I also have Mario’s facial sprays & masks. Great Brand!

 

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Sacred Mountain >> (here)

I love this one as I love deeper scents. It’s known for promoting feelings of strength, empowerment, grounding & protection and I truly feel all of that with this oil. It’s typically found on my nightstand. I apply it most often at night prior to bed on to my temples as well as to the back line of my neck and perhaps the tip of my nose. It’s a beautiful oil to use as a fragrance also as it’s just so grounding and calming.

Peppermint >> (here)

I use this most to relieve sinus pressure. I apply a small amount to my upper gum-line and sinus pressure is instantly released. I also use it to clear a stuffy nose by just applying a small dab in the center of my palm rubbing my hands together – cupping and inhaling for about 30 seconds.

It’s also great in our diffuser paired with eucalyptus!

Lavender >> (here)

I use this to apply to any minor cuts/scrapes for myself and the family. My favorite personal use however is to help relieve dry eyes. I work in an office so I’m on the computer many hours of my day and I tend to get really dry eyes at times. When I tap a touch of the Lavender around the under part of my eye, they are instantly relieved.

I also use this to calm the kids and our puppy baby Sofia prior to bed at times as well as before we go to the vet. This is my son’s numbero uno oil!

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MAC Flat Out Fabulous Lippie  >> (here)

This is my all time favorite lippie. If I had to choose one lippie in the world, this is it!

Estee Lauder The Smoother Universal Perfecting Primer >> (here)

I bought this last year for the 1st time, it’s a game changer in my makeup routine!

Anastasia Beverly Hills Dip Brow Pomade >> (here)

Staple

Tarte Double Duty Shape Tape Concealer >> (here)

Also bought this for the first time last year (2017) and loved it.

I used Maybelline FIT concealer for my under eye area prior to this but honestly Maybelline no longer compared as the quality of Tarte just blew Maybelline out of the water!

The other awesome fact is that although the shape tape is perhaps double the price it lasts four times as long. So it’s financially also a no brainer as you end up spending less annually

Urban Decay Eyeshadow – Thunderbird >> (here)

This color is beautiful for brown eyes – just absolutely strikingly beautiful.

I’m obsessed. 😉

Well that’s all for now My Beautiful Friends!

I hope you enjoyed this post all about my favorite products from 2017.

Have a great weekend.

XOXO

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MOROCCANOIL® BEAUTY

StephanieRaeOrtiz

Hello My Beautiful Loves,

Happy Winter! It’s snowing here today and it’s so beautiful outside. So today’s post I’m featuring one of my Favorite Brands I use for Healthy Hair Treatments!

I have rather Coarse Hair naturally and with the Wonders of Winter Weather well it can really play havoc on my Hair and make it slightly unmanageable if I don’t stay on top of keeping it Moisturized. The winter air is so drying which can make my hair a bit brittle so moisture is a must!

I’ve learned over the years the importance of keeping a healthy hair regimen throughout the year rather than simply reacting to Winter. It’s all about consistency with Beauty in general Ladies and preventative treatment trumps reactive repair!

I notice also that when we are merely ‘reactive’ we have a higher expectation of the products we buy. We want them to work ‘immediately’ rather than giving them the right amount of time to do what they were designed to do.

So today I’m featuring MOROCCANOIL® as it’s been a tried and true product go-to of mine since 2008. A gal at church came up to me and commented on how beautiful and thick my hair was and asked what I used. I shared and she said oh I am going to bring you this Oil, Moroccan Oil – have you heard of it? I was like no I haven’t and she brought me a little bottle the next Sunday. It was heavenly! Like the best smelling liquid gold -ever made for hair, ha! It smells amazing and I think that’s what made me a fan initially as I am totally a ‘smells’ person. But as I consistently used it, I could see the benefits it provided. My hair seemed more manageable, sleeker, smoother and, felt healthier.  I used it to condition my hair before bed and prior to styling.

Here are My Four Favorites,

featuremoraccan.pngSHOPPING LINKS >> MoroccanOil Hydrating Styling Cream (here) | MoroccanOil Glimmer Shine Spray (here) | MoroccanOil Intense Hydrating Mask (here) | MoroccanOil Treatment (here)

 

TO FINISH

I use the Glimmer Shine Spray (here) for final touches as it, literally has gold shimmer in it! I spray it on my legs for an extra glow in the spring/summer also – so random, I know! 😉

(Tip: Sign up (here) for free to become a Beauty Circle Member and you’ll get free shipping You know I love my free shipping!)

TO TREAT

I use the Intense Hydrating Mask (here). I typically purchase travel size products when it comes to my masks as I find that I waste less product this way.

TO NOURISH & FOR BRAID DAYS

I use the Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream (here) It conditions, hydrates and fights frizz, especially for coarser hair like mine. It’s like a nourishing soft-hold cream if I had to put it into my own words. It also is great with taming flyaways!

TO MOISTURIZE

I use the Moroccanoil Treatment (here). This was the first MoroccanOil product that I ever used, tried and true since 2008 as I previously mentioned and I love it! It’s the best, also a stylist favorite. It comes in three sizes I believe. I prefer the Pump but I’ve had them all. I use this to moisturize as well as to shine. I use it before bed and I use it prior to styling. It’s every bit of amazing and perhaps also my favorite product mentioned today!

Thankful for products like this that are made from goodness and you reap great results!

XOXO,

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Fun Fact: Moroccanoil Pure Argan Oil is 100% Pure Argan Oil, which is known for its nourishing and conditioning properties for the skin, nails and hair. It may be applied as a moisturizer over areas that need pampering, and/or as a richly hydrating hand, nail and cuticle treatment.

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MY MAKE-UP LATELY | FALL 2017

StephanieRaeOrtiz

Hey You!

Today’s blog post is going to be all about My Make-Up Lately.

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So if you know me at all, you probably know that I love Make-Up! I always have and I’m sure I always will. Every fall I just get so inspired to shop for a few new favorite finds in the beauty department and today I’m going to share with you a some of my favorite picks I’ve found this fall. I hope you can find a few new suggestions for yourself that you’d like to give a try as well! Enjoy.

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Below is some of my personal feedback on each of the items, how I use them and what my thoughts are of them.

1 | Estee Lauder The Smoother Universal Perfecting Primer I have mentioned this product now a few times and I really do love it! In short it seems to minimize the appearance of pores and bring a real perfecting foundation prior to me applying my foundation + it literally helps to keep all my make-up in place all the day long! You can purchase (here) to try for yourself. What I love about this most is that I am so picky when it comes to products that I apply to my skin and this has a real satin smooth finish and is not sticky in any shape or form nor has it proven to clog any of my pores! I’m in love with it.

2 | MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation Spf 15 – I wear NC42 True Medium Golden  This foundation is great for me. I feel that it provides a natural matte finish and it’s not full coverage (which I like) but it’s buildable without looking like cake face in the event you did need to build for more coverage. You can purchase (here) however I suggest going into the store and/or calling their Beauty department so they can assist in matching you. (always remember that Nordstrom has free shipping & free returns)

3 |Anastasia ‘Dipbrow Pomade’ in Ebony along with a duo eyebrow brush like (this) $3 one for application has been what I use for my brows for years now. Love these products! To purchase the Dipbrown click (here). This past year I’ve added this Volumizer by Maybelline to keep all my hairs in place and I love the volume & dimension it adds, you can purchase that (here).

4 | Stila Written In The Stars Glitter & Glow Liquid Eyeshadow Set I have this in the Kitten Karma and just apply a little to my ‘lid only’. I highly recommend this set because I love the one I have and paid that much for just the one. This way you will get to try them all and with the Holidays coming up I think I will pick up this set also because ,well it’s going to be just the perfect amount of glitz & sparkle for the holidays. You can purchase the set (here)

5 | I recently was trying out a few primers and tried the benefit primer on my eyelids for some odd reason and LOVE it! So random – I know, but it works great for keeping my shadow on and in place without creasing throughout the day. You can purchase the benefit primer (here) My recent go to eyeshadow has been this basic brown by Urban Decay in the color Secret Service you can purchase that (here)

6 | L’Oreal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Macara in Blackest Black is every bit of AMAZING and uber affordable! You can purchase (here)

I see they have this in a ‘duo set’ that couples this amazing mascara with their primer. I have used the Volumious Primer before in past and it is well known to add so much length prior to your mascara application. Just need to give it time to dry prior to applying your mascara. To check out the set for just a few bucks more click (here)

7 | Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder is used to set under my eyes and any place that may typically be known to be more oily or more prone to crease my foundation/concealer. You can purchase the Setting Powder (here) I set my under eyes with this tapered brush from Sigma – truly love this brush. It’s pretty much perfection.

8 | Speaking of Concealer,  Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer is a good go to of mine for M-F. I guess my faves so far in this category are by MAC, Maybelline, IT Cosmetics and, Tarte. Love the concealers that I’ve tried so far from those brands. You can pick up the Maybelline Age Rewind (here)

9 | Benefit Dandelion Shy Beam Matte Liquid Highlighter for highlighting, just a drop will do ya! I apply highlighter at the tip of my nose and at the peak at my cheekbones.

10 | Stila ‘Stay All Day’ Bronzer For Face & Body in Medium is what I use to add warmth and definition to my face.

11 | Nars Blush – Deep Throat on the apples of my cheeks is just bliss. I also love their Orgasm & Super Orgasm blush as well. I believe it’s MAC has a Peachy Keen blush that is much like Nars Orgasm also. It’s a pinky coral with Gold Specks in it, just makes you glow!

12 | Lippies to finish the Look, I’ve been combining both MAC’s Velvet Teddy which is a Matte formula topping that with Saint Germain Lipstick which is an amplified lippie so it adds a little shine and smoothness. It’s my perfect combo at the moment for my lips. You can purchase the Saint Germain (here) and the Velvet Teddy (here)

 

Well those are my recent faves for Fall. I hope you all enjoyed this blog post and I’ll see you back here soon!

XOXO,

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