Monday, January 13, 2020

Curls Poppin Pineapple Vitamin C Collection

Hello Everyone!


* Disclaimer: This posts contains PR Samples from Curls. Thank you Curls for sending these products for review. All opinions are 100% my own. Product and brand information provided by curls.biz



This year one of my goals includes having healthier hair. After being diagnosed with nutirent deficiencies last Summer, I found out my iron deficiency was one of the causes for my brittle and dry hair. I've used many hair products over the years, but I'm always searching for hair products that are going to control frizz, and moisture, and maintain overall healthy hair.



About CURLS

CURLS was founded in 2002 in Elk Grove, California by CEO, Mahisha Dellinger. Now greatly expanded, CURLS continues to maintain the highest standards for quality ingredients and product dependability. Dellinger collaborated with leading cosmetic experts to develop CURLS.



Her intense desire to create a remarkable line for a growing, yet overlooked audience, coupled with an extensive chemistry background proved to be a winning combination. CURLS’ exceptional CEO remains committed to carefully upholding the principles of quality and integrity that define the company.





Description 

Formulated with Vitamins A, B1, B6, C, So So Clean Vitamin C Curl Wash hydrates and cleanses your curls & scalp. 

My Thoughts 

The sweet pineapple scent of shampoo smells amazing! I noticed there's not a lot of suds from the shampoo, but nonetheless my hair feels very clean after usage. Some shampoos tend to leave my hair feeling stripped and dry, but this not this shampoo. My hair feels so hydrated once I washed the shampoo out of my hair.




Description 

Formulated with vitamins A, B1, B6 and C, So So Moist Vitamin C Curl Mask is perfect deep conditioner infused with vitamin C, A and more!

My Thoughts

I have thick hair so I tend to use more product on hair. It's a little hard to get the mask out of the bottle because of the thick texture (a jar would probably work better), but this mask makes makes detangling my hair simple. My hair is moisturized throughout usage and after usage. My curls are detangled feel very soft.




Description 

Formulated with vitamins A, B1, B6 and C, So So Smooth Vitamin C Leave-in Conditioner is the dopest way to refresh, condition and soften your curls every time you style.

My Thoughts 

One word...Wow! Where had this conditioner been all my life? I'm always looking for a good leave in conditioner and I think I found it! This leave in conditioner leaves my hair feeling moisturized for 3 to 4 days. Very impressive. There isn't any residue left from the leave in conditioner, just moisturized hair.




Description 

Formulated with Vitamins A, B1, B6, C, So So Def Vitamin C Curl Defining Jelly is the bomb for keeping your curls poppin all day long! 

My Thoughts 

I'm so glad that there are more options available such as this curl defining Jelly for natural hair. This product is more hydrating than moisturizing, but it does define and gives my curls volume. This is another product that I love because the Jelly isn't like other gels that have left my hair feeling dry, brittle, and frizzy. This jelly is the complete opposite. Since the Curl Jelly is so thick, it can be a little hard to get product out of the bottle. I usually unscrew the top and use the Curl Jelly. I hope that Curls will consider changing the bottle to a jar for easier access.




Description 

Formulated with vitamins A, B1, B6 and C, So So Fresh Vitamin C + Mint Scalp Treatment is the most refreshing way to keep your scalp feeling fresh and clean!

My Thoughts

Over the years finding a scalp treatment for my hair has been a challenge. I'm not that fond of mint scents for hair, but the tingling sensation and oil keeps my scalp moisturized. The oil isn't too greasy and melts into my scalp quickly. I smell more of a pineapple scent than mint, but you can definitely tell a mint scent. I can't wait to do a twist out to see how well this scalp treatment will hold moisture in my hair. 


Overall, I really like the results I'm noticing with my hair. I still have frizz, but not as bad as the last few months. My hair isn't as dry. The leave in Conditioner keeps my hair moisturized throughout the day. I like to use the Curl Jelly after the using the conditioner to lay my curls. I highly reccomend trying the Pineapple Vitamin C Collection. Curls products are sold online at www.curls.biz and exclusively at Walmart.





Saturday, January 11, 2020

20/20 Vision

Hello Everyone!


20/20 vision to focus on my goals 

I'm a little late, but I hope everyone New Year is off to a wonderful start! I took a much needed break, but I should have a posts on my blog this month. I will start post regularly in February.


PR Hauls coming soon

It's hard to believe it's already 2020. In many ways I'm glad. Sure you can start over anytime you need to, but I really needed a new start. A new year and new decade. As many of you know if you read my blog, I don't make new years resolutions, but I do set realistic goals for myself. I wrote realistic because I'm striving for my goals, but I'm also not overexerting myself this year. As long as I'm doing the best that I can, strive to be healthy, and happy, I will be at peace.


I see many people sharing their vision boards for this year. I'm thinking about creating a vision board for myself, but I'm not sure. Either way I always write my goals and visions for myself down. I'm doing things a little different this year. I usually share my goals, but this year I think I might share them at the end of the year. Sometimes it's good to make moves in silence. This year I'm not living in the negativity of the past, and looking forward to a good year. I'm speaking good things into existence.


My friends I wish you all a wonderful and prosperous 2020!

Sunday, December 1, 2019

Reflections 2019/Almost 34 Years Old

Hello Everyone!


2019 What a year and I don't fully mean that in a good way. I've had so many obstacles this year. I moved, my health hasn't been the best, I've had family drama, my car needed work done more than once, I've gained weight from emotional eating. I've struggled badly with anxiety and depression. This list seems endless, but nonetheless I'm still pushing through.


Never forget...

I've spent a lot of this year overcoming obstacles and being resilient. Even though I know I'm a strong girl, sometimes things became just too much. Life isn't always fair, but that doesn't mean you can quit. I've spent many nights wide awake not being able to sleep thinking about all the things I've had going on in my life. I've spent many nights crying and feeling afraid because of my anxiety.


ER visit for anxiety: July 2019

Sometimes I've been in so much emotional and mental distress that I thought I was on the verge of having an emotional meltdown. I have to constantly remind myself to acknowledge my feelings and or seek help before I let my issues with anxiety and depression get to a debilitating point. I also want to thank everyone once again that kept me in your thoughts and prayers to feel better in terms of my anxiety and depression struggles. That means so much to me that you all are so caring and supportive.



Beautiful sunset

In life you have to remember that you have to help yourself. People can help you, but it's ultimately up to you to put in the hard work and make the effort. I'm learning that anything or anyone that compromises my mental health I need to eliminate from my life. I owe it to myself to be happy and healthy.


Hope

I lost some of the weight I gained during my depressive state. (I went through this a few years ago after I graduated college and gained and lost weight) I'm eating healthier and I'm trying to stick to diet that will help bring my iron levels up. I'm still having nutirent deficiency issues, but I'm continuing to work with my doctor and taking medication to bring those levels up.


Makeup is my passion

I'm here for a purpose. Life can get really hard at times, but I can't quit. I have so many goals that I'm still trying to accomplish and make my dreams a reality. During this year especially the past few months, I've been on a spiritual journey. I'm not a deeply religious person, but I do believe in God. My relationship with God is very important to me. To read more about my spiritual journey, click here


My MUA business has been productive this year, and I've worked with amazing clients.  I've collaborated and reviewed for brands. This year I was also invited to my first brand event for Urban Decay! As an influencer, I will always be honest about the products that I review. Even though I'm an influencer, I still love create my own original content to share with you all.


I'm working on some new projects and business ventures for next year as well. 2019 hasn't been that great, but I'm remaining positive, strong, focused, and looking forward to 2020.

Almost 34 Years Old

I promised myself that I would not be one of these people that focus solely on the number of my next age, but the past few months I've been feeling old. It's funny that I don't see others who are older than I am as old. Around July (the month I had an anxiety attack that sent me to ER) I started feeling like I wasn't accomplishing some of my personal goals. I know that was just depression and anxiety getting the best of me, but I still felt unfulfilled. I've always been driven, but my setbacks and disappointment led me to become that more driven.


I wrote in my reflections part of my post, I owe it to myself to be healthy and happy. I also owe it to myself to have a good birthday.  I had a good birthday last year, but I spent most of my birthday sleeping on Christmas because I was trying to get over a bad cold. Praying for good health as my birthday approaches (and good health in general). I would like to do something for my birthday this year.


I don't have any plans as of yet, but we'll see. Since my birthday is on Christmas Day, there are very limited things and places that are open so if I go out, it will have to be before or after my birthday. 

Update as of December 3rd...I know that many of you look forward to my Christmas Posts, but I think I'm going to sit this year out. Honestly I've been feeling burned out. I will be back in January refreshed, reset, and ready for a brand new year! See you all in 2020! You can always check out my Christmas posts from December 2018! Wishing all of you a very wonderful and safe holiday season! 

Love ❤🎄🎁🍰🎉,


Pilar



My Personal Posts for 2019

What is Love?

A Different Direction

Rediscovery

Courage Believe Inspire

Soak up the Sun

Life Lessons

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

A Mother's Day Message For My Mom

Memories of My Father

Sunshine

Emotional Self Care

Anxiety and Announcement

Mental Health Check-In

Well, That Explains a Lot...

Family

Surviving Domestic Violence: Two Years Later

World Mental Health Day

Spiritual Journey/Thankful

Monday, November 25, 2019

My Life in November 2019

Hello Everyone!


Since Thanksgiving is almost at the end of the month, I decided to post the monthly lifestyle post a little early. November was a slow month for me, that's not always a bad thing. I also recieved a lot PR this month, so there a good bit of review posts.


Oh Honey! Feat. Urban Decay Naked Honey Palette 


Early Morning Beauty Routine 


Glitter Inspired Thanksgiving Makeup 


It's never too early or too cold for ice cream lol


Beautiful Fall evening


Derma is so sweet to send over these products


Zoya Twinkling Collection 


Neostrata Smooth Surface Glycolic Peel 


Drunk Elephant Goodies


Affordable Beauty Stocking Stuffer Ideas 2019


Always thankful for the Derma E Team and their amazing products! Thank you!


At the beginning of the month, I discussed all the things that I'm thankful for. Please see that post, Here. Wishing everyone a wonderful and Happy Thanksgiving!


November 2019 Posts

Spiritual Journey/Thankful

Oh Honey! Feat. Urban Decay Naked Honey Palette 

Fall 2019 Urban Decay Must Haves




Affordable Beauty Stocking Stuffer Ideas 2019

Friday, November 22, 2019

Affordable Beauty Stocking Stuffer Ideas 2019

Hello Everyone!


* Disclosure: This posts contains PR Samples from CVS Beauty, Evian Facial Spray, and Lip Monthly. Thank you for sending these products for review. All options are 100% my own. #GiftEvian

I typically post Christmas related posts shortly after Thanksgiving. Since Thanksgiving is so late this year, I'm going to get started early. Today I'm going to share a few affordable beauty products that would make great stocking stuffers for beauty lovers.

CVS Beauty 


From now until December 7, CVS is giving out a FREE beauty bag to customers when they spend $30* on qualifying products. The adorable pink or silver bag is filled with all the essentials, from brand favorites like Bliss, Oh k! Hask, The Crème Shop and Wunderkiss!


Such cute packaging for this beauty sponge!


I love using sheet masks during the colder months.


This is my first time using an under eye mask. I can't wait to try this product!


I love a good makeup remover that doesn't leave my skin feeling dry.


Argan oil has so many great quality for skin and hair. My hair frizzy which can cause dryness, so hopefully this mask will help my hair.


Lip Pumpling Gloss


The perfect holiday makeup bag! You can fit so many products in here. The bag may not fit in a Christmas Stocking, but you can easily place the products into a Christmas Stocking. You can gift this to yourself or to a beauty lover! Don't forget this bag is free when you spend $30 on qualifying products until December 7th.

#giftEvian in your Stocking! and Physician's Formula


 I've used Evian Spray before and I really like the quality of this product. I found this spray rejuvenating and it definitely woke my skin up when I used it on my face. This travel size spray is perfect take along with you. #giftevian I love receiving makeup products in my Christmas Stocking! These Physician Formula makeup products are a great addition for makeup lovers!

Lip Monthly 


Lip Monthly November 2019 Subscription Bag


Information courtesy of lipmonthly.com


This is a buttery white/silver eyeshadow. The color is pretty and it looks festive for this time of year. 


The lip scrub smells so good, and leaves my lips feeling soft.


This is one of Lip Monthly Products and it's a beautiful nude color. This liquid lipstick isn't hard to apply and for it has a creamy texture. 


I have a love hate relationship with this Lord & Berry Lip Crayon. The color is highly pigmented, but the lip crayon has this overwhelming wax scent. 


This is the cutest Fall themed makeup bag!


Overall this is a pretty good bag for $12.95. The subscription is called Lip Monthly, but I like the brand added an eyeshadow. Bags are shipped out during the third week of the month, but once shipped I received my bag fairly quickly. The size of the products appear to be full sized except for the lip scrub. The lip scrub looks like a sample size.


 This monthly subscription is good for those that are new to makeup and want to test new products. If you're on a budget and want to gift yourself a bag or gift this bag to someone else. The bag is sleek, so you probably could fit it inside a average sized Christmas Stocking. For more information and subscription options visit lipmonthly.com


*Extra Christmas Stocking Stuffer Idea: Zoya Holiday Gifts


Zoya is one of my favorite brands. These sets would make great stocking stuffers. Gift sets range from $15-$30


Have you started Christmas Shopping? What are your favorite stocking stuffers?


November 2019 Posts

Spiritual Journey/Thankful

Oh Honey! Feat. Urban Decay Naked Honey Palette 

Fall 2019 Urban Decay Must Haves



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