Sephora Haul/ Product Review: New Favorites!

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Hello, beauties!! Happy hump day!

It's been a crazy weekend/week so far, but I missed writing for you all, so here I am! :)

As some of you may know, I am graduating College tomorrow! I'm receiving my Bachelor's of Arts in English Literature and Corporate Communications. I'm really excited, and I look forward to seeing what's ahead for me! 

That leads me to today's haul, haha! I received a Sephora gift card as a Graduation present, and I obviously rushed to Sephora and used this fantastic opportunity to try out a few products that I have heard so much about, and I have been dying to try.

Tadaaaaaaa!!

There are several reasons why I've waited to try the above products, but I'm SO glad I finally did. So let's just jump right in and talk about each, shall we?!

The first product I purchased was the Tarte Tarteist Clay Paint Liner in black!

I have been wanting to try this product for months and months. Every time I would go into my local Sephora, it'd be sold out! Even when I searched for it on Sephora's website, it'd be sold out! I was in the city (Manhattan) to see a show last week, and there is a huge Sephora smack dab in the middle of Times Square, so I took this gift card opportunity to shop there! And voila! They had the liner! I snatched it so fast, there was smoke behind me, haha!

The next day, I tried it... hello, new fav. Firstly, it's so fun to use because it's so different than any other liner I've ever tried. It's a gorgeous blackest of the black, cream liner. You squeeze a little bit of liner out of the tube, and it rests on a tapered tip. You can squeeze out as little or as much as you want, and it doesn't drip anywhere. It comes with an angled flat-tip bamboo liner brush that makes it incredibly easy to apply and create the liner shape you desire. It's said to last up to 12 hours, I cannot vouch for that since I've only worn it once so far, and I usually don't wear my makeup THAT long, but I'd believe it!

The liner costs $24.00 at Sephora, well worth it if you ask me. You don't use much product, and it comes in a large 0.21oz tube. 

I give this product a 10 out of 10 so far. I will definitely repurchase. 

Next, I purchased the Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer in Fair Neutral.

I've heard great things about this concealer through a few beauty vloggers, and I've been searching for a new more high-end concealer. I LOVE my It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye, and even my Cover Girl Ready, Set, Gorgeous, but I think it's always important to give new things a try!

This is such a weightless, smooth, creamy concealer that provides amazing coverage! It covers imperfections and blemishes, but does so with a natural finish. It's buildable, without caking or creasing like crazy. 

Here are some of the benefits of the formula:

Amazing, right? It did slightly crease on me... though I will admit, I've only used it once, and didn't properly set it. But I truly love it!

The concealer costs $36.00 for a 0.16oz tube. A little bit pricy...

I give this product a 9 out of 10. I would repurchase, but not too quickly, due to the price. 

Now, we have the Josie Maran Argan Enlightenment Illuminating Wand!

When I found out that Josie Maran was releasing new illuminzing/highlighting products, I was so excited! I have her original illuminzer, and it works like a charm! It leaves such a gorgeous, dewy glow. Out of the new illuminzers, this Illuminzing Wand immediately caught my eye.

I was a little weary to purchase, due to the price, but thanks to the gift card, I was able to give it a try! I'm so pleased! This highlighter is PERFECT for summer. It provides a beautiful dewy, hydrating glow. Of course, the wand is infused with Argan Oil, so you're gaining all those skincare benefits along with the beauty benefits. 

Look at that shine! It's a shine, without any glittery shimmer!

The Shea Butter infused in the wand creates such a smooth creamy application, without any grease or smudging. It's a twist up tube with tons of product, all you do is twist it up and directly apply it wherever you want the highlight, and it's easily transportable! It's perfect for a dewy look in the summer, and for extra hydration in the winter months!

The Josie Maran Illuminizing Wand costs $28.00 at Sephora for a 0.36oz tube. There is A LOT of product for a highlighter, so the price isn't too bad. 

I give this product a 10 out of 10. I would repurchase.

Finally, we have the MAKE UP FOREVER HD Invisible Cover Foundation in 115!

I was most eager to try this product because I have seen countless beauty vloggers and bloggers rave about this product and use it a TON. The only thing that has turned me off from purchasing it is the price. Momma Mia, it's a pricy foundation. $43.00 for a 1.01oz bottle at Sephora. It has a controllable pump top, which I like. 

The foundation itself is great! It has full coverage, and it's totally buildable without caking. The only thing I don't like is that it's a very liquid-y foundation. I pump it onto the back of my hand, and then use a kabuki brush to blend it into the skin. However, I guess the liquid-y-ness (What a word, haha) is okay because that means that it's very weightless and won't clog your pores! 

I don't see myself using this foundation every day, due to the price. I think I'll save it for special occasions and special date nights, haha. 

I'm really pleased with this purchase, as well as all of my purchases in this haul! 

I give this product a 9 out of 10. I would repurchase... but maybe I'll wait until I have another gift card in the future, haha. 

I hope you enjoyed this haul/review! Be sure to share with me your favorite products, as well as the best ways to use/apply the products mentioned above! 

I hope you all have a great rest of the week! I will be back on Friday with a great/really whacky skincare tip for treating sunburn (I spent the day at the beach yesterday... ouch!) Seriously though, when I say "whacky", I mean WHACKY. I couldn't believe it myself, but it's really been working. 

Until then, stay out of the sun, and enjoy the rest of the week. Most importantly, stay beautiful!

Christina Bracco

xoxoxo

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Bright/Fresh Summer Eye Look!

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Welcome back, beauties!! I hope you are all doing well!

I have been meaning to write this post for you all for a while now, but time slipped away from me. In honor of Summer being right around the corner (wasn't it just Christmas like, yesterday?), I thought now was the perfect time to sit and write about my favorite eye look right now!

To achieve this look, we're going to be using the Coastal Scents Revealed 2 Palette!

I mean, really? Can we talk about this? Every. Single. Shade. BEAUTIFUL.

I've talked about how much I love this palette in the past - with 20 gorgeous, HIGHLY pigmented

shades for just $20.00 on Amazon.com... how could you possibly go wrong?

You can create an endless amount of looks using this palette, and I just love playing around with all of the shades. One day, I wanted a really bright, warm-toned gold/copper/peach eye look, so I sat down, played with just THREE shades(four if you count the base), and it ended up being PERFECT.

• For this look, I used the top left shade as my base. I apply this from lid to brow bone to even out, and brighten my eyes. 
• Next, I apply the fourth shade from the top right (the shimmery gold shade) all over the lid.
• After this, I apply the top right shade in my crease using windshield wiper motions. This gives the eye more depth, as well as providing the perfect transition shade.
• Finally, I apply the second shade from the top right to my outer corner using patting motions.

 Here are some wonky swatches of the shades. I'm not sure why the photos I took are not in focus or higher resolution. Camera, explain yourself!

Pinky: Base Shade
Ring: Crease Shade
Middle: Outer Corner Shade
Index: Lid Shade

This look is perfect for summer. It's so quick and easy, and it makes every eye color pop! The shimmer of the shades, as well as their brightness, make your eyes look brighter, more awake, and Summer ready! 

I took a photo after I created the look. I took this photo pre-mascara, so that you can really see the shades better...

If you want a little more pop, after applying the crease and outer lid shades, I would definitely apply a little more of the gold lid shade to the inner corner and center of the lid in patting motions. 

It gives you a beautiful, bright, fresh, clean, Summer look! I don't like wearing too much makeup in the summer, so this is perfect for giving you a great shimmer to go with you Summer tan, without going crazy!

So there you have it! I hope I've inspired you to give this look a try, or create your own bright Summer looks!
I've practically been wearing this look every day lately, even though Summer isn't even here yet.

I probably won't be posting until next week, so I hope you all have a happy and safe Memorial Day! Remember that this day is to honor our Vets, that's what's most important!

I will be back next week with a fun little Sephora haul. I did a teeny bit of damage to my wallet this past week. I purchased a few products I've been dying to get my hands on. Weee!!

Until next week, stay beautiful!
Christina Bracco
xoxoxoxo

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Adore Me Lashes and Lingerie Challenge!

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Well hellooooo there, beauties!

 It's been a while, hasn't it? I just got back from a week long vacation, and the first thing I wanted to do was get back to writing a new post for you all, and what a fun one it is!

I'm very excited about today's post, because I had the pleasure of teaming up with NYC based Lingerie company, Adore Me, for their Lashes and Lingerie Challenge!

I'm pairing some pieces from their Spring/Summer collection with some of my favorite makeup looks to help you feel your best!

I believe lingerie is all about feeling confident, and being your best self. You can create ANY type of look you want, but I wanted to share some of the looks I would create while wearing certain pieces. Whether it's girly and sweet, or a little more sultry, it's always important to accommodate your lingerie with a makeup look that ties it all together!

I chose three gorgeous sets from the Adore Me Spring Collection, and I chose some of my favorite beauty products that I think would go beautifully with each! Here are the three Adore Me sets I chose:

Fleur Contour

Claire 

Audrina

Aren't they beautiful? 

Adore Me has SO many beautiful lingerie pieces  - but the Fleur Contour, Claire, and Audrina pieces really stuck out to me the most.

The second I saw each of these sets, I immediately had makeup looks in mind, and that's the kind of inspiration you want! 

Let's start with the Fleur Contour!

The second I saw this piece, I knew it needed to be paired with a gorgeous, sultry smokey eye, and a true matte red lip. As I've mentioned previously on my blog, the Mally Beauty City Chick Smokey Eye Kit in Soho Silver is one of my favorites. This will give you the perfect silver smokey eye to perfectly match the black, white, and gray shades of the Fleur Contour piece. Pairing the smokey eye with a classic matte red lip using the Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss in the shade 111 (found in most drugstores, and Ulta), gives you such a classic, sexy, pinup girl-esque look! I LOVE it!

Let's talk about the Claire, shall we?! 

This set is such a beautiful, light, silky set for the Spring and Summer months! It's a gorgeous, blush/peach/nude color that will go beautifully with ALL skin tones, and pretty much all makeup looks. I felt that due to the softness of the color and material, this look would look best with a very natural, warm toned, nude look. That's why I went to my favorite go-to palette for a warm toned look using the Too Faced Cosmetics Chocolate Bar Palette. Just looking at the color of the shadows of the palette next to the Claire set from Adore Me: Every single one of the champagne/chocolate/brown/gold shadows match this set PERFECTLY. And can we talk about how perfectly the Too Faced La Creme Lipstick in the shade Nude Beach matches the Claire set??? I am living for this look!! If you'd like a more in-depth post about both of the Too Faced products I paired with this set, you can read my post right HERE! I even provide a demonstration of a look using shadows from the palette that would be the perfect look for this set!

Last but not least, let's end things with the Audrina!

Is this piece not gorgeous?? Another beautiful set for Spring and Summer from the Adore Me collection. I wanted to pair this set with a beautiful fresh Spring/Summer look using the It Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Eyeshadow Palette. As you all know, this palette has been one of my favorites lately. It's perfect for natural/bright/fresh looks! If you were to pair ANY of the shadows in this palette with the Audrina, you'd look amazing. I'd suggest mixing the Transforming Pearl with  Love and spreading that all over the lid. Then, I'd take Soulful and blend that into my crease, and finally pop some of Violet in the outer corner of my lid. Highlight your brow bone with a little Sheer, and you have a gorgeous eye look to go with the Audrina! 

I wanted to throw in a scent with this particular look, because I immediately thought of the Philosophy Loveswept perfume when I was thinking of what I would wear with this set. Loveswept is a warm, sensual scent that reminds you of a Spring bouquet. Can you say perfect?? If you'd like a more in-depth review of both beauty products paired with the Audrina, you can click HERE! 

And there you have it! I'm really pleased with the looks I've created to match some pieces from the Adore Me Spring/Summer collection for their Lashes and Lingerie challenge, and I hope you all love them as well!

 Play around and create your own looks using these pieces, or any of the other pieces over at Adore Me's site and do some shopping for some gorgeous new sets for your own collections! :)

Thank you so much for reading, I'm so happy to be back! I will have a new post this week featuring my favorite bright Spring look I've been rocking CONSTANTLY lately! 

Much love, stay beautiful!

Christina Bracco

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Nail Care: Ruby Crystal Nail Care Kit!

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Happy Friday, beauties!!

Do you struggle with damaged, brittle, thin, weak, dull nails? Are you a nail bitter like myself? Are you trying to get your nails stronger, shinier, heather, and longer?

I have the purrrrrrfect kit to help you out, girlfriend! Or guy friend? Haha

This is the Ruby Crystal Nail Care Kit:

This nail care kit is the Bomb.com! Is that something the kids still say? Am I hip?

I got this nail care kit from HSN.com for $23.90. It's currently sold out (not surprising to me in the least), but you can find the same kit right here for $29.95:

http://carenproducts.com/collections/ruby-crystal/products/ruby-crystal-nail-care-kit

Of course, HSN has a better deal, and threw in a free gift, because that's how the Home Shopping sites work, but for a few dollars more, it's very much worth it to me! If you want the better deal, then I suggest checking in with HSN.com every once in a while to see if the status changes HERE: 

http://www.hsn.com/products/ruby-crystal-nail-care-kit-with-hydrating-hand-cream/7236084

I'll break down what the kit includes. Note: These are all FULL SIZE products.

• Ceramic stone nail file
• #1 Cleansing buffer
• #2 Structuring buffer pad
• #3 Sealing buffer pad
• .34 fl.oz. Calcium roll-on
• .7 oz. Cuticle oil pen
• .08 oz. Nail whitener pen
• Travel/Storage bag

I use this system to prep and beautify my nails before I give myself a manicure, or even when I'm rocking a natural nail and want to keep them strong and shining!

You are supposed to use these products in a specific order, which is why some of the products are numbered for you!

The order in which I listed the products above is the order in which you use them. 

• Use the ceramic stone nail filer to shape the nails without damaging them. Dust from the crystals of the filer help to prevent the nail from splitting 
• Use Cleansing buffer #1 to buff and gently exfoliate your nails to allow the following buffers to disperse their benefits evenly
• Structuring buffer #2 smooths the nails and disperses beneficial vitamins to the nails
• Sealing buffer pad #3 leaves an incredible high-gloss, natural shine on the nails
• The calcium roll-on contains calcium and vitamins for thinner nails while helping to hydrate and strengthen nails
• Use the Cuticle oil pen to gently push cuticles back while keeping them soft and supple, without damaging the nail surface. The moistened tip directly releases necessary oils to the cuticle
• Use the Nail Whitener pen to color the underside of the nail to give yourself a natural french-manicure look while diminishing dark spots, lines, creases, and reshapes the nail line. 

After using this nail care system, I apply my Perfect Formula Pink Gel Coat that I have previously mentioned in my March Favorites post found HERE ! These two systems combined have made my nails the strongest, longest, and healthiest I have EVER seen them! 

Everything in this kit is reusable, so I believe for just over $20.00, or $30.00, it's a great investment. Especially if you're a nail lover like myself! Give it a try, and let me know how you enjoy it! 

Thank you so much for reading! I will see you next week, stay beautiful...

Christina Bracco

xoxoxoxo

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Holy Grail Product: It Cosmetics Brow Power Universal Brow Pencil!

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It's Wednesday, beauties!!

I am BEYOND excited to talk about today's product. This is by far my favorite beauty product EVER. I rarely leave the house without it. With just this one product, you can completely (and easily) transform your entire face.

I'm talking about the It Cosmetics Brow Power Universal Brow Pencil!

If there is any product that I can convince you to purchase through this blog, I hope that this is that product. Please, please purchase it!

I've never had thick eyebrows. I like the shape of my eyebrows, I think they're okay... not too shabby. However, my eyebrows are pretty sparse. I definitely have hair, but I desire a more filled-in look when I do my makeup.

I had no idea what product to turn to when I wanted to start filling in my brows. There are so many brands, and products, it can be so overwhelming. There are gels, pencils, powders, mixes of the three, high-end, drugstore, etc. etc. WHAT DO YOU DO?!

My trusted beauty guru aunt told me that she had a product for me! She ordered the It Cosmetics Brow Power Universal Brow Pencil TRIO that was being featured on QVC at the time, so she generously gifted me one.

The moment I used it, I fell in love. I was a bit scared of a pencil, because I felt it would be too harsh and rip my hairs out, but thankfully, that did not occur!

I'm not one to go crazy with filling in my brows. I don't give them a very sculpted shape, or go very dramatic. I simply fill in my natural brows. The most I do is extend the tail of the brow. I like a very natural brow look. That's not to say that this pencil doesn't make a dramatic difference, because it certainly does. My whole look transforms when I put this product on. Even if I have no other makeup on, when I put my brows on I instantly feel FIERCE, HONEY! 

Here are my natural brows.

And HERE are my brows after using the It Cosmetics UBP!

My brows are thicker, more shapely, but still look natural.

The best thing about this product is that it is UNIVERSAL! The lighter you press, the lighter the color. The harder you press, the darker the color. Everyone from blondes, to grays, to brunettes, can use this product. Also, there is so much product, it lasts such a long time! I believe if you use it every day, it will last you up to 6 months.

It's a duel-ended product. With the pencil on one end, and a spooly on the other, you can achieve the perfect brow look.

This is the It Cosmetics official description:

It's easy to use. Sit down and practice a few times before you achieve the exact look you want.
I can apply my brows in 3 minutes flat!

It Cosmetics provides a step-by-step guide on how to get the perfect brow with each product, but I'll share with you (in my own way) the universal way to get the perfect brow! 

Your eyebrow should start in straight alignment with the side of your nose... As pictured below:

Note: In the photos below, I only have ONE eyebrow done, haha.

The arch of your brow should align with the tip of your nose and the center of the brow bone... As pictured below:

Finally, the tail of your brow should end in alignment with the outer corner of the nostril, and the outside corner of the eye... As pictured below:

Note: The pencil is a little off in this photo. It should be touching the tip of my nostril. 

Also, can we all say "BAD HAIR DAY", because... for reals.

If you love makeup, you know how important good eyebrows are. Eyebrows provide our face with its natural symmetry, When our eyebrows are less sparse, and have more of an arch, our overall look is pulled together. You don't necessarily have to create dramatic, intense, perfected eyebrows. Keeping a natural look is just as beautiful.

BUT REMEMBER: Don't over-do it! Be weary not to look too fake. No two eyebrows are exactly the same! Our eyebrows are sisters, NOT twins!

I love this product so much, I stock up like a bear storing for hibernation, as you can see! Haha

 This product does not MOVE! You can swim with it on, run with it on, sleep with it on, whatever you want... it's going nowhere! I never have to touch up my brows throughout the day.

My natural hairs are a little weird, and start to droop down after time, so after I use my It Cosmetics pencil, I always lock my hairs in place with my Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel. With these two products, I am SET for the day.

I really love this product! So, so, SO much. please go purchase it. 

You can get it at Ulta, It Cosmetics official site, QVC, Amazon.com, etc. 

One pencil costs $24.00, but you can currently purchase a trio (get 3 full size pencils) for around $40.00 on QVC.com, or you can purchase a duo on QVC.com for around $36.00. Shop around and look for these deals. You will LOVE it! 

I'm glad I've finally written my love letter to the It Cosmetics Brow Power Universal Brow Pencil, and I hope I've convinced you to give it a try. You won't regret it!

I do have another brow product that I use when I'm in a rush to get out the door in 5 minutes, and I need a swift, quick brow. I don't love it nearly as much as this brow product, but I can mention it in my blog for those looking for a super quick, super easy way to thicken up the natural hairs of your brows? Let me know! 

Check back here on Friday for a fun new blog on nail care! Stay beautiful!

Christina Bracco

xoxoxoxo

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My Must-Have Items In My "On The Go" Makeup Bag!

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Happy Monday, beauties!!

I really wanted to dedicate this blog to sharing my Must-Have products that I make sure I always carry with me when I'm going somewhere.

Now, that's not to say that I carry these items when I'm going food shopping, to lunch, or hanging out at a friends house. I'm talking about the essentials that I bring with me when I'm going to a girls night out, a party, a shower, date night, etc. These products are also handy for freshening up midway through a school day. Any type of event that may require a little sprucing up!

While the makeup I wear is mostly bulletproof, I usually like to touch up midway through the day/night to regain my glow and freshness.

So, what are the essential items to staying fresh when I'm spending a lot of time outdoors, dancing the night away, or looking my best on date night?

Here is my "On The Go" Makeup Bag! 

Let me start out by saying, I'm so sorry, I have no idea where I got this makeup bag. I have so many of them lying around, I cannot keep track! This makeup bag is a really great size that can fit so many products easily. You can even fit larger eyeshadow palettes like the It Cosmetics Naturally Pretty palette.
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So, if I'm midway through the day/night, I'll step into the bathroom at some point and give myself a little "umf" by using these products. Depending on the kind of "umf" I feel I need, I may only use 1 or 2 of these products, or I'll use them all.

What's in my bag? I'm going to break it down to Face, and then Color, Eyes, and Lips!

Face:

• Urban Decay Naked Skin Ultra Definition Powder Foundation
• It Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe Flat Top Buffing Foundation Brush
• Mally Beauty Travel Size Poreless Face Defender
• CoverGirl Ready, Set, Gorgeous Concealer in Fair

Even though I may not have necessarily used the Urban Decay Naked Skin Ultra Definition Powder Foundation that day, it's usually the one I bring with me for quick touchups. It has great coverage, but won't make your makeup look too cake-y by adding more. I use my favorite foundation brush (the It Cosmetics listed above) and I will either buff it all over my whole face, or in just the necessary areas. 

I don't contour on a regular bases, unless I really feel like going all out with my look that day, or it's a very special occasion, but as we all know, it IS okay to have contour/highlight on under your foundation. So, I'm not too concerned with putting foundation on over it. If you really want your contour/highlight to stand out, then bring them in your bag! But, for me, I stick to the essentials.

After I use my foundation, it's always an essential to touch up with my concealer! I switch between my CoverGirl Ready Set Gorgeous concealer, and my It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye concealer. Touch up those dark under eyes, and any blemishes that may be poking through, and you're immediately looking more awake, and fresher! 

And, to pull it all together when I'm finished touching up, I use the Mally Beauty Poreless Face Defender to set everything in place. This is the travel-size compact and sponge. If you don't bring anything else, this is the one thing you should always have. You simply dab your face and it takes away and excess oil/shine while setting your makeup in face. Yes, please!

Color, Eyes, and Lips!

• Josie Maran Argan Color Stick in Love
• Tarte Amazonian Butter Lipstick in Pink Peony 
• Tarte Amazonian Clay Smart Mascara 
• Eyelash curler

If I want a little more life in my face, I'll pop on my Josie Maran Argan Color Stick. I'll give the apples of my cheeks a little swipe, and blend it in. Boom! Instant freshness. Touching up with blush is one of my favorite ways to refresh.

If you want to brighten up your eyes and look more awake and alive, then I suggest bringing a mascara of your choice and/or an eyelash curler. I usually bring the Tarte Gifted mascara because it's one of my smaller/travel size mascaras. Applying an extra coat will give your eyes more life, and more importantly, if you give your lashes an extra curl, you have an instant eye lift! You're welcome :)

Now, it's important to bring a lipstick/lipgloss of some sort with you for a touchup. Whether it's the lipstick/lipgloss that you initially applied at the beginning of the day, or if you brought a new one to freshen things up and switch up the look, a lip color can make all the difference. I usually always bring my Tarte Amazonian Butter in Pink Peony because it's extremely hydrating, it lasts a long while, and it goes with everything! The perfect go-to must-have. 

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So there you have it! My Must-Have items for my "On The Go" makeup bag! I hope I've inspired you. What essentials do you always carry on you? Let me know what I've been missing! I never need to touch up my brows because, as you  will all soon know thanks to my next post, they are 100% bulletproof! And the same goes for my eyeshadow ;)

Have a great rest of the week. I will see you on Wednesday with a new post all about how to get the perfect brows with my tried and true, holy grail brow product! 

Until then, stay beautiful!

Christina Bracco

xoxoxoxo

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Must Have Beauty Tool: Clarisonic!

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Hello, my beauties!!

It's been a little over a week since my last post, I'm quite sorry. I've been so busy! Have no fear, though! I've been on a roll, and I've already written THREE blogs that I will post next week.

I'm so incredibly thankful for my girl Mally Roncal giving one of my recent posts a plug on her Social Media last week. Thank you so much for all the love I received because of it!

Let's keep that momentum going, shall we? Haha!

Today's post, as promised, coincides with my last blog about my favorite cleanser: Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser. This post is dedicated to my MUST HAVE Beauty tool: The Clarisonic! 

I cannot spend enough time praising this beauty tool. It is such a holy grail tool for myself, as well as

many other beauty lovers.

I know that there are many folks out there who aren't quite sure if they want to invest in a Clarisonic due to it being a bit pricey, HOWEVER, I strongly encourage you (if you're one of those people) to reconsider.

The Clarisonic has been SUCH a game-changer in my skincare. Before using the Clarisonic, I had no idea how much I actually NEEDED it.

That's a lot of caps I just used. I just need to get my point across. IS IT MORE DEFINITIVE IF I SCREAM IT TO YOU?! Okay, sorry. Anyway...

I use the Clarisonic in conjunction with my Purity Made Simple. I won't go into detail about the benefits of the Purity cleanser, seeing as though I did that in my last post, but here's a link if you'd like to give it a read HERE!

"What is the Clarisonic and why do I need this in my life, Christina?"

Well, reader. I shall tell you...

The Clarisonic is a professional-quality skincare brush. The built-in Sonic frequency moves Clarisonic's soft, gentle brush back and forth more than 300 time per SECOND, designed to thoroughly clean and clear our pores and skin surface. 

You all know by now, I suffer from extremely sensitive/acne-prone skin. I had no idea how much I would benefit from this product.

I received the Clarisonic as a gift years ago. I payed no mind to cosmetics or skincare at the time, so I never used it. While I started suffering from stress acne more and more, I didn't know what to do. Someone advised me to start using it. After just ONE use... my skin felt incredibly smooth. It was amazing to me. It was soft, smooth, and supple. Yet it wasn't stripped of its natural oils or hydration. After just about a week, my skin texture improved immensely.

The Clarisonic is also so important to ensure that you are removing ALL of your makeup from your skin at night. When your skin is not properly cleansed, blackheads, acne, whiteheads, and texture occur. Sure, when we cleanse our skin regularly, by rubbing in the product manually, we are cleaning it... but we are only cleaning the surface. 

The Clarisonic truly cleans deep into your pores to ensure that your skin is cleansed to prevent breakouts, but also to make sure that our skincare products are able to properly seep into our pores and work best. I can promise you... in fact, I challenge you... if you buy the Clarisonic, or already own it, clean your skin by just using your regular cleanser and your hands. Rinse it off. You think your skin is clean, don't you? Now, take your cleanser, apply it all over your face again, and this time, use the Clarisonic. When you are finished and you look down at the brush head, I can guarantee you that you will see leftover makeup on your brush head!

Here is a little synopsis about the power of the Clarisonic:

Here are some of the benefits of this tool:

• Removes makeup 6 times better than traditional methods.
• Clears pores and reduces the appearance of pore size
• Cleanses so thoroughly that skincare products absorb better
• Creates noticeably healthier looking skin

There are several types of Clarisonic's and Clarisonic brush heads. I have no clue what type of Clarisonic I have. I'm pretty sure I have the original. The big momma!

You can find the Clarisonic at various beauty sites (and stores). You can also find various kits that include extra brush heads, brush heads, etc. If you just want to get the Clarisonic itself, the Mia cleansing system is available for $99.00 at Sephora! You can use it with any cleanser of your choosing.

Quick money saving tip: If you purchase ONE Clarisonic, multiple people can use it by simply switching the brush heads. Everyone's has their own brush head- everyone can use it in a hygienic fashion. Kaboom!

Look around at the various bundles you can purchase for the best deals. I recommend QVC (for the best deals on sets), Ulta Beauty, Sephora, Amazon.com, etc. 

If you truly want to transform your skin, and receive long-lasting results, I strongly advise you to invest in this product. Your skin will be so thankful. 

QUICK NOTE: It is advised that you change the brush head every 3 months. For sanitary reasons. 

Okay, guys and gals! Thank you so much for reading this possibly tedious post. I thank you so much for the support. Be on the lookout for 3 new posts next week! Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! 

Until then, much love. Stay beautiful.

Christina Bracco

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