Porcelana Skin Lightening Cream Review.

Hey guys! I think you saw in a haul a few weeks ago, that I picked up this Porcelana cream. I've come to a decision...I like it. Well I think I like it.

I got the night cream because I don't wear a lot of creams in the morning. Infact, I only wear sunscreen. It says it fades dark spots and evens skin tone, and I can attest to that. I've been using it every night for about two weeks and while I haven't seen mind blowing results, it has faded my freckles, brightened my complexion and just evened things out.

It says it moisturizes, I don't think so. Its very thick, and will clog your pores. I apply a very thin layer to the skin just under my eyes and on the bridge of my nose, where I have freckles.

Its very white and doesn't soak in right away, you kind of massage it, but it still leaves a white cast. I haven't tried the day cream version, but I can only imagine how thick and disgusting it would feel under makeup. I like it for what it does but it is NOT a moisturizer. I'm glad it doesn't have a scent, that is nice.

This is my first dip into the world of skin lightening, so I can't compare it, all I can say is that it is nice, affordable(around $4) and will last you FOREVER. If you have mild freckles, and discoloration that you want to get rid of, and you are not acne prone; give it a shot!

Olay ProX Advanced Cleansing System Review

As you saw yesterday, I got the Olay Cleansing Brush. I've heard a lot about how it is similar to the Clarisonic. Which it is, but the Olay brush spins 360. The Clarisonic oscillates, it doesn't matter to me. They both get the job done.

I guess I got the Holiday Edition with the full size cleanser, it was $29.95 at Wal-Mart, which, for a cleansing system AND a full size Olay exfoliating cleanser, isn't bad. Thats why I bought it :)

 This is what is inside the big box; a littler box and the cleanser.

Inside of THAT box is the actual cleansing system, which we will refer to as the brush. It comes with the required battery, and a small sample of the same cleanser that was in the big box. I originally thought that was a replacement head for the brush, but it isn't. So my first impressions were; It's small, very small. I have tiny hands and it fits perfectly for me, so I can only assume it would be small for someone with normal hands. 

I like that they give you the battery, much like the Neutrogena Wave. I also like that they are heavy handed with the cleanser they give out. I have a big bottle and a sample now. Although the cleanser isn't super amazing. I actually wouldn't repurchase just the cleanser..It has granules  which I like, but they are few and far between and...too large. It is fragrance free, which I like but it leaves a residue and just isn't the best cleanser I've had. I have used the brush with my Clinique cleanser and it really...works. It just makes me feel clean and squeeky but not tight, which I can sometimes feel with that cleanser. It is a good exfoliater  and although I can't compare it to the Clarisonic, because I don't have one, I would say pick this up! It's a nice travel size, its inexpensive, it cleanses thoroughly and exfoliates well. I enjoy it and I would recommend it to anyone.

Wal-Mart Haul :]

Hey guys, sorry, I've been sick these past few days, but yesterday I went to walmart, and this is what I got;

Yay! Super exciting, ha, not really. Mostly just things I needed. So from left to right; we have cotton squares, they come in a pack of like a zillion, it takes me forever to run out, I use them for toner and to remove heavy eye makeup. Next, Q-tips, walmart brand, because I'm cheap. These also take me a long time to go through, I use these for little makeup mistakes, flakes of mascara and cleaning up a red lip ;) Then (omg I'm super excited about this!) I got the Olay Facial Cleansing Brush. I treated myself, and I love it, I'll have a full review later. Next up is my deodorant of choice, it has nice wetness protection, although I use CertainDri at night, this keeps me extra dry and it has a fresh scent...I know, super exciting. Some shaving cream, I'm not big on any certain brand, I buy what is cheapest and smells good. Slade, on the other hand, has really sensitive skin on his neck, so he only uses Barbasol for sensitive skin.

Thats about it! Sorry I've been gone, I'll get back into writing every day :]

My Favorite Christmas Present!

I know this is a bit late, but Merry Christmas! I spent mine with just my immediate family. Very small Christmas, but it was nice. My mom and dad got me my scent! I've searched a long time for a signature scent, and this is it!

Paris Amour from Bath and Body Works. I got the full set, it also came with a body mist(not pictured) I love it, it smells sweet but not nauseating. It has a spice to it, very girly. I usually go for scents like Twilight Woods, the more deep and spicy scents. I just fell in love with this. I have candles, and backup lotions and body washes, I use it every day :]

I just wanted to share my signature scent, what's yours?

A Few Things I Will Never Buy Again

Most of the time when I buy beauty products, I find some use, if not the intended use, for them.

These are not those things. ha! From left to right; Bath and Body Works Body Mist in the scent Dark Kiss. 

This smells so bitter and like an old lady. I can't describe how awful this smells. Although scents are personal, I can't see how anyone would enjoy this. Next, Garnier Fructis Full Control Hairspray. I should have known that I wasn't going to like this. I hate spritsy pumps. I just prefer a mist. The fragrance on this is just as bad as Dark Kiss, but on the other end of the spectrum, it's so fruity and sweet it makes me sick. It left my hair crunchy, and I gave this a good shot too, but every time I was dissapointed. Then we have this doosy! Caress Daily Silk body wash, my mom got this as a two pack at Sam's, it was cheap and she needed body wash. This stuff is so goopy, and it drys my skin out! I find myself using twice as much lotion than I have to with my BBW stuff. It has an artificial, chemical smell, and it is trying so hard to look like silk that it has glitter and shimmer in it! Just, yuck. Next is White Rain Sensations Body Wash in Invigorating Citrus. This makes my skin flake off, its nothing but sodium laureth sulfate and water. The smell is nice but I can't handle how drying it is. The last thing is a fragrance spray for cats, it is supposed to be a waterless bath. I think its the smell that turns me off, because it does keep odors at bay. But it just smells like a dirty cat who rolled in a flower bed. Yuck.

So, I'm not saying these are horrible products, they just didn't work for me, most of them were hated just because of the smell.

Fashion Forward Puppies!

Hey guys! I know this isn't what you usually see here, but I thought since I buy so much for my pups, I should show you why I spend so much, hah!
I have two dogs, Tuesday(3yrs weenie/beagle mix) and Mopsy(10yrs maltisse/poodle mix) and they are mine and Slade's babies, we spend most of our day with them, they come with me to work and Slade's job as well, they sleep with us, we go on walks as a family. We're all very close knit. ;)

Like these bows! You see what I did there? Aren't these just the cutest things! I got them at petsmart, they were 2 or 3 dollars for a pack of four. Moppy is the only one who has hair long enough to wear them, and boy does she look lovely.

They fight and play a lot because of the age difference, but they love each other.

Anyway, I promise there is a point to this blog full of pictures! I wanted to show you Tuesday's new clothes, Mopsy's new bows, and the brushes we use to groom our babies every night before bed. :) from left to right, Tuesdays brush, the blue handled one from the Martha Stewart pet collection, its soft enough to use on her short hair and it gets all her sheddingness out...is that a word? Then the pink one is a flea comb that I use in the bath, just to make sure we don't have any unwelcome buggies. The brush without a grip on the handle is Moppy's, she likes to gnaw on things, so..it was a casualty.

Since then we have gotten her her own 'baby' as we call it, Lambchop the santa clause. haha. I think she loves it because it looks just like her. :)

Her hoodie is also from petsmart, but it's their TopPaw collection. She wears a medium if you are wondering, and she WILL bite you if you try to take her sweater off. She sleeps in it and everything. I have to trick her into letting me wash it every few days, and lord help me when it's bath day.

We call her "passed out poodle" all the time, shes ALWAYS asleep. :)

Tuesday just got a new coat too! This is from Walmart, the brand is LuLuPink. I love it, shes even got a little bling!

She wasn't very happy with me, usually when I say 'You wanna put your coat on?' She knows it's time to go O-U-T-S-I-D-E...that word is not safe to say in this house. ha!

Mops was a little disappointed too.

This is Mop's collar, also from TopPaw, she doesn't mind it, but as you can see, Tuesday prefers a harness, and so do I. She gets a little crazy on our walks sometimes and it's nice to not worry about it choking her. Plus then I know she is safe.

Phew that was a lot of pictures! ha, as always, love you guys!

Essence Of Beauty Brushes Review

Hey! Today I wanted to share some of my most used brushes, and they are all from the drugstore! These are the best quality you can find for the price. Essence of Beauty is sold at CVS, where they are almost always on sale or have some kind of special going on, or a coupon of course. Most times you can buy them in sets.

These two crease brushes came as a set, for $5.99! I use them on a daily basis, they are such good quality, no hairs come out, and they are the perfect size. They are dense and pick up shadow with ease.

Please excuse how filthy they are, like I said, I use them on a daily basis. This set is double ended, but these are the sides I use the most. This set was $9.99 for a total of 6 different brushes! An angled blush brush and on the other end, a small powder brush. A flat foundation brush, and on the other end, a smaller version for concealer. Then a flat top blender which I use to blend out my under eye concealer, and on the other end, a flat eyeshadow brush for packing on shadows. Such an amazing value! 

I just thought I would share my neat little tidbit, and hopefully you will pick some up and find as many uses for them as I have!