Top 3 Favorite Face Masks

My Favorite mask brands.

Self Care is a term introduced to me by the Netxflix show Queer Eye. Before this series, although I applied face masks, painted my nails and cared for my well being, I didn’t think of it as such. They were frivolous actions of a girl, when I learned about self care I thought, “Oh that's what that is.” Although I have always bought face masks, I did it for “fun,” not results. But learning about self care gave these actions value.

Now with shelter in place I have been more consistent with applying face masks weekly and appreciating the activity as self care. So far I have tried mud masks and sheet masks. I have to say I prefer mud masks unanimously. I like how I can feel my skin tighten as the mud hardens and the cooling effect on the skin after. My favorite brands in order are GlamGlow, Que Bella, and Pink by Victoria Secret. 

This is the best mask for results.

1.Glam Glamglow

For Results

I only found this brand of mud face masks about two years ago and wish I had known of it sooner! I see the most immediate improvement in my skin after using this mask such as diminished pimples, smoother and healthier glowing skin. It also leaves a cooling effect after which is why I prefer this consistency of mask. I use this one sparingly because of the price tag and have already repurched. I buy the $39 Glow Essentials Mask and Moisture set. So Far my favorite in the set is the clearing version.

$25-100+ 

This brand was my introduction to face masks.

2. Que Bella

For Fun

This brand holds a special place in my heart because it was my introduction to face masks. My sisters and I liked to purchase these on our trips to target and then apply them together. They offer mud and sheet masks but I prefer the mud masks. I use these more for fun but I do notice healthier looking and smoother skin. My favorite masks of theirs include the Coffee Mud Mask (Might have been special edition), Relaxing Lavender Mud Mask and Professional Detoxifying Intense Black Peel Off Mask. I repurchase these regularly.

$1-3

This is a great mask for just having fun.

3. Detox Mask Charcoal Clay Face And Body Mask Pink By Victoria Secret

For Fun 

I bought this one because it was on sale and to preserve my GlamGlow. I like using it for when my skin is dull or I want to relax. I like its clean smell and notice healthier tighter skin as with the Que Bella brand. I was drawn to it because of the bigger quantity. I plan on repurchasing but would like to try a different product like their avocado mask. 

$14.50

What are your favorite masks?

Best Elf Products Under $10

These are my favorite Elf products that I use daily.

Elf is one of the most affordable makeup brands available. Unfortunately, I feel many associate affordable with lower quality. This is sometimes true but I have found hidden gems in many affordable makeup brands. My three favorite products from Elf in order of most used include the Eyebrow Duo Brush, Contour Palette and the 16 HR Cameo Concealer. 

My favorite eyebrow brush.

Eyebrow Duo Brush

I use this brush everyday! It features an angled brush for filling in your eyebrows and a spoolie brush for styling. I had it for about three years before having to replace it recently. I highly recommend it and will keep repurchasing. $4

I especially like to use this when I travel or doing my makeup on the go.

Contour Palette in Dark/Deep

What I love most about this palette is the convenience of the bronzer with the large mirror. I use it as a bronzer palette not as a contour palette. It serves as my makeup mirror when I’m away and as my bronzer. It has four colors that blend well. This means less items in my bag. I recommend this if you travel constantly and need to make room in your bag. $8

I like to use this concealer when I don't want to wear foundation.

16 HR Cameo Concealer in Medium Beige

This concealer is great for when you want a “no makeup look.” I like using this concealer when I don’t want to put on a full face of makeup. I like using it on my trouble areas like my hyper pigmentation and just blend it out a bit. It works great alone but I have noticed it shows in the creases. $6

What are your favorite affordable makeup items? 

Thank you,

Perla

Wet N Wild Ultimate Eyebrow Kit & Brow Pencil

 
 Hello wonderful readers! I know I have previously made a post about my eyebrow routine but in this post I wanted to give you a full blown review of my two favorite eyebrow products. They are both from the very affordable brand Wet N Wild. These two products are the Wet N Wild Color Icon Brow Pencil in Brunettes Do It Better and the Wet N Wild Ultimate Eyebrow Kit in Ash Brown. Both of these products have been my go to brow products for some time now, to the point that I even buy back ups! If that doesn’t say obsession I don’t know what does! Keep reading for my full review or click here to see my step by step brow routine.

¡Hola maravillosos lectores! Se que ya he hecho un post sobre mi rutina de ceja pero en el post de hoy les quería dar una revisión de mis dos favoritos productos para la ceja. Estos dos productos son de la marca muy economica, Wet N Wild. Los dos productos son Wet N Wild Color Icon Brow Pencil en Brunettes Do It Better y el Wet N Wild Ultimate Eyebrow Kit en Ash Brown. Los dos products han sido mis favoritos por mucho tiempo, ¡hasta compro extras! Si esto no es obsession, ¡no se que lo es! Sigue leyendo para ver mi revision completa o has click aqui para ver mi rutina de ceja. 

Summer Essentials

Here are the items that stood out for me this summer!

Hello everyone! While some are saying farewell to summer, it feels like mine has been kicked into high gear. My town has been experiencing higher than normal temperatures. This has been both a blessing and a curse, giving me an excuse to wear cut off shorts but meaning I’m sweaty all day! Well in honor of summer, I’m going to share with you some of my summer essentials. From makeup to shoes!

¡Hola todos! Mientras que muchos estan diciendo adiós al verano, se siente como si el mio ha intensificado. Mi pueblo está teniendo temperaturas más altas que lo normal. Esto ha sido una bendición y una maldición, dando me excusas para ponerme shorts pero significa que estoy muy sudorosa ¡todo el día! Bueno en honor al verano, voy a compartir con ustedes mis esenciales del verano. ¡Desde maquillaje a zapatos!

Coconut Oil Hacks

My Favorite Coconut Oil is the Spectrum organic, unrefined virgin edition.

Hello again awesome readers, I hope you are having a great day. Today's post is very special because I'll be sharing with you a product I use nearly everyday! The only exception being when I run out (or forget). Yes! You heard right, that's the only time I don't use it. I love this product so much that I have even made two YouTube videos on it! Well this marvelous product is Coconut Oil!

Hola otra vez lectores geniales, ojala estan teniendo un gran día. El post de hoy es muy especial porque voy a compartir con ustedes un producto ¡que uso casi todo los días! La única excepción siendo cuando lo termino (o me olvido) ¡Si! Oyeron bien, esa es la única vez que no lo uso. Me encanta tanto este producto ¡que he hecho dos videos en YouTube sobre el! Bueno este producto maravilloso es ¡Aceite de Coco!

1 In 1 Out Rule

Hello beautiful readers! Today I want to talk to you about a common beauty problem, we beauty addicts have, which is makeup hoarding. I love buying and trying new makeup products but I don’t always end up using every product I buy, or even liking them all. Well, a few months back I watched a video from a favorite YouTuber of mine, Allison Anderson, all about spring cleaning and simplifying your life. Part of simplifying your life is buying less things. This video motivated me to make a decision I had been thinking about for a long time. I decided I was going to buy less things, but in respect to makeup, it was starting the 1 In 1 Out Rule.

¡Hola hermosos lectores! Hoy quiero hablarles sobre un problem de belleza común, que nosotros adictos al maquillaje tenemos, que es la acumulación de maquillaje. Me encanta comprar y tratar nuevos productos de maquillaje pero no siempre termino usando cada producto o hasta gustando todos. Unos, meses atrás mire un video de una de mis YouTubers favoritas, Allison Anderson, todo sobre la limpieza de primavera y simplificando la vida. Parte de simplificando la vida es comprando menos cosas. Este video me motivo hacer una decision en que estaba pensando ya por mucho tiempo. Decide que iba a comprar menos cosas y en respecto al maquillaje, iba a empezar la regla 1 Adentro 1 Afuera.

HAUL | Ulta: NYX, Revlon, derma

Hello marvelous readers! Today’s post comes to you from an unplanned trip to the mall, that turned into a great girls day out. It was a perfect Saturday morning in the most unexpected way. I have a schedule you see, every morning goes a little something like this: exercise, shower, work on blog etc... Well last Saturday when I was getting ready to work on my blog, my mom's cell phone rang, no I'm not clairvoyant, I just have fine tune hearing in my house. (and only there it seems...) It was my aunt inviting us to the mall and we went. As usual, I had to stop at Ulta, initially I was looking for that Kylie Jenner lipstick but ended up finding some other great, affordable products! So here is my little haul!

¡Hola maravillosos lectores! El post de hoy viene de un viaje espontáneo a las tiendas, que se convirtio en un gran girls day out. Era la perfecta madrugada de sábado en la manera más inesperada. Tengo un horario, cada mañana va algo asi: ejercisio, bañar me,  trabajar en mi blog etc… Bueno, el sábado pasado cuando me estaba alistando para trabajar en mi blog, el celular de mi mama soño, no soy clarividente, solo puedo oir muy bien en mi casa. (y aparece que solo allí…) Era mi tía invitandonos a las tiendas y fuimos. Como siempre, tuve que parar en Ulta, al principio estaba buscando ese pintalabios de Kylie Jenner pero termine encontrando otros productos ¡con precios razonables! ¡Ahor aquí estan mis compras!

Maybelline FaceStudio Master Conceal

Maybelline FaceStudio Master Conceal 40 Medium

Hello lovely readers! Today’s review is on the Maybelline FaceStudio Master Conceal. This concealer stood out to me when it first came out, not just for the nice packaging but because it was a liquid concealer. Not only that, but this liquid concealer was claimed to be full coverage. I have used many drugstore concealers to cover up my dark spots but none were a liquid formula. This is because I was taught that liquid concealers were for under the eye and were not full coverage. So, all the ones I have used for my dark spots, have had a thick consistency. Although they worked great, sometimes they can look cakey and take a while to blend. For this reason I was super excited to try this liquid concealer! Well, I’ll tell you right now, it did not disappoint! So far I really love it and will definitely be repurchasing.

Hola lectores preciosos! Hoy voy hablar sobre el Maybelline FaceStudio Master Conceal. Este corrector se destacó para mí desde que primero salió al mercado, no únicamente por el embalaje bonito pero porque era un corrector líquido. No solo eso pero, este corrector fue reclamado a tener cobertura completa. He usado muchos correctores para cubrir las manchas en mi cara pero ningunos de fórmula líquido. Esto se debe a que fui ensenada que correctores líquidos eran para abajo de los ojos y que no tienen cobertura completa. Entonces, todos lo que he usado para mis manchas, han tenido una consistencia gruesa. Aunque sí funcionaron muy bien, a veces se pueden notar mucho y ser difícil de mezclar. Por esta razón ¡estaba muy entusiasmada para tratar este corrector líquido! Bueno, les digo ahorita, ¡no decepciona! Me encanta y definitivamente lo voy a comprar otra vez.

What's In My Makeup Bag? | Arizona

My travel makeup bag.

Hello wonderful readers! If you saw my last post, you know that I was recently lucky enough to visit family in Phoenix, Arizona.  Well in that post you got to see pictures from my trip, including the Grand Canyon. (click here to see my previous post) In this post I’m going to show you what I took in my makeup bag to Phoenix, Arizona. I completely over packed this time! (That’s putting it lightly!) So, I will also show you what I did end up using, what I didn’t and the products I recommend for traveling.

¡Hola maravillosos lectores! Si miraron mi post anterior, ya saben que recientemente tuve la suerte de poder visitar familia en Phoenix, Arizona. Bueno, en ese post pudieron ver fotos de mi viaje, incluyendo el Gran Cañón. (haz click aquí para ver mi post anterior) En este post les voy a mostrar lo que me lleve en mi bolsa de maquillaje para Phoenix, Arizona. ¡Empaque más de lo necesario esta vez! (¡y eso no es una exageración!) También les enseñaré los productos que si use, los que no use y los productos que les recomiendo llevar si van a ir de viaje.

March Favorites 2015

Hello lovely readers, I hope all of you had a fantastic March! In this post I'm going to share my favorite things from March, Including beauty, style, tv shows and moment. I can't believe it's already April!

Hola queridos lectores, ¡ojalá todos han tenido un marzo fantástico! En este post voy a compartir con ustedes mis cosas favoritas de marzo, incluyendo belleza, estilo, programas de tv, y momentos. ¡No puedo creer que ya es abril!

How To Get Natural Full Brows

Hello lovelies, this post is all about how I fill in my brows in order to get natural looking full eyebrows and how you can too! I have been in love with thick full brows since I saw Camilla Belle in 10.000 B. C., was introduced to Lily Collins but most importantly because of Cara Delevingne. These beautiful lady’s made me brow obsessed and started my hunt for the perfect brows. And on this journey I have tried many eyebrow products. It also led to a lot of trial and error… But I have to say I have created the perfect eyebrow tool kit!

Hola queridos, este post es sobre como lleno mis cejas para que se vean llenas y naturales, ¡y como tu lo puedes hacer también! E estado obsesionada con cejas grandes y llenas desde que vi Camilla Belle en 10,00 B.C., fue introducida a Lily Collins pero más importante de todo, fue por Cara Delevingne. Estas mujeres bellísimas me hicieron obsesionada con las cejas y empezar mi búsqueda de las cejas perfectas. Y en esta búsqueda he tratado muchos productos de cejas. Pero también he errado… Pero tengo que decir que he creado ¡la perfecta caja de herramienta para las cejas!

Foundation Brushes Then & Now

Here are the four different makeup tools I have used to apply foundation.

 Hello! I hope you have all had a great weekend. Today’s post is about the foundation brushes I used to use and what the makeup tools I use now. I started using foundation sophomore year of high school and since then I have gone through a few different makeup brushes, and I bet I will go through more still! They include MAC 190 Flat Brush, EcoTools Stippling Brush, Real Techniques Expert Face brush and a Image Essentials Triangle Sponge.

¡Hola! Ojala han tenido un fin de semana maravilloso. El post de hoy es sobre los pinceles de maquillaje que usaba antes y los que uso ahora. Empecé a usar base en la preparatoria y desde entonces he usado muchos pinceles de maquillaje diferentes, ¡de seguro iré usando mas todavia! Estos pinceles de maquillaje incluyen Mac 190 Flat Brush, EcoTools Stippling Brush, Real Techniques Expert Face Brush y Image Essentials Triangle Sponge.

Smashbox Full Exposure Palette

I bought myself the Smashbox Full Exposure Palette for my birthday.

 Hello everyone! About two month’s ago it was my birthday, December 20, and I went into a little store named Ulta to pick myself up a birthday present. Is this strange? Well buying myself a birthday present has become a tradition since turning 20. On my 24, I bought the Smashbox Full Exposure Palette to use for my birthday party that night and I loved it!

¡Hola todos! Hace dos meses fue mi cumpleaños, diciembre 10, y fui a una tiendita llamada Ulta para comprar me un regalo. ¿Es raro esto? Bueno, desde mis 20 años esto ha sido una tradición. Para mis 24, me compre el Smashbox Full Exposure Palette y lo use para mi fiesta esa noche. ¡Y me encanto!

What's New?

Here are some new products I have seen at the drugstore and would like to try.

Hey there, for a while now I have been wanting to write an article on new makeup releases. Finally, this past weekend I took the initiative and began the hunt to photograph new product releases in stores. Here are a few new products which I would love to try!

Pinterest Inspired Valentine’s Day Outfits, Hair & Makeup!

Ahh… Valentine’s Day. Some of us have a love hate relationship with this holiday but me, I would be lying if I said so. I have always looked forward to this holiday and get so happy and giddy when I walk by the Valentine’s Day aisles in the stores. What can I say? I have always been a true romantic. Due to my Valentine obsession, I bring for you, Pinterest Inspired Valentine’s Day Outifts, Hair & Makeup!

How To Get: Reign Inspired Hair

Don't they all look gorgeous?!

Reign is such a wonderful show! I love the characters, the drama, the intrigue and the fashion! With the second season resuming, this coming thursday the 22nd, I couldn’t resist writing a post on my favorite show. I mean, have you seen the incredibly beautiful hairstyles they wear?! If you need to catch up on the show or view the lovely hairstyles for yourself, you can watch it on Netflix or The CW. Now here are the steps to achieving Reign inspired hair!

¡Reign es un programa maravilloso! ¡Me encantan los personajes, la drama y los estilos! Con la segunda temporada empezando de nuevo este jueves el 22, no  pude resistir escribiendo un post sobre mi programa favorito. ¡¿Has visto los bellos peinados increíbles que usan?! Si quieres ver el programa o ver los peinados por ti misma, lo puedes ver en Netflix o en The CW. ¡Ahora, aquíestán los pasos para conseguir los peinados vistos en Reign!

Milani Face Powder

Double duty! This face powder can be used as a face powder or bronzer!

 Hello there, long time no see! This post is a review of the Milani Face Powder. Milani has little by little become one of my favorite drugstore brands. Their concealer is my favorite for full coverage! So it was no surprise to me when I instantly fell head over heels for this face powder. ( I bought 06 Medium Tan)

Hola, ¡Mucho tiempo que no nos vemos! Este post es sobre el Polvo De Cara marca Milani. Milani poco a poquito se ha convertido en unas de mis marcas favoritas de maquillaje. ¡Su corrector es un de mis favoritos para una cobertura completa! Entonces, no me sorprendí cuando me enamoré de inmediato con este polvo. (Compre 06 Medium Tan)

Get Ready With Me | My Sister's Sweet 16, Quinceañera!

Hello everyone!! I’m really excited to be able to FINALLY, share this video and post with you! This video has been almost a whole month in the making, and I’m not joking… at all. YouTube took many weeks to upload and I had to reupload many times. Well enough complaining. Here is how I got ready for My Sister’s Sweet 16, Quinceañera!

¡¡Hola!! ¡Estoy muy emocionada de finalmente poder compartir este video y post con ustedes! Este video ha durado casi todo un mes para editar, y no estoy exagerando… YouTube tomo muchas semanas para subirlo y tuve que tratar un montón de veces. Pero ya me queje mucho. Ahora les voy a mostrar como me arregle para la ¡Sweet 16, Quinceañera de mi hermana!

African Black Soap!

Yes, you read it right! This soap is black, and it is perfect for acne prone skin. I learned of this product through my lil’ sis, so I have to give her credit for this discovery. Thank you Emily! Ever since, about a year ago, I have included this in my skin regimen. I have noticed great improvement and no major acne breakouts. Yup, no big acne breakouts for almost two years now! I use this soap to wash my face in the morning and at night. You can purchase this soap at Target or on amazon, but it is more expensive on amazon.

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    ¡Si, lo leistes correctamente! Este jabón es negro y perfecto para la piel que tiene acné. Aprendí sobre este producto gracias a mi hermanita chiquita, y le tengo que darle crédito por descubrir lo. ¡Gracias Emily! Desde entonces, como por un año,  lo he incluido en mi régimen de piel. He notado gran mejoramiento y menos acné en la piel. ¡Si! no he tenido acné terrible por dos años. Uso este jabón para lavar mi cara en la mañana y en la noche. Puedes comprar este jabón en Target o en amazon, pero cuesta más en amazon.

Rimmel Lipsticks | Fancy & Pink Chic

Yes, I still have these lyrics stuck in my head! I can’t get over this song, I think it will be the song that will for now and forever reminded of the summer of 2014. I promise this has to do with Rimmel lipsticks!

    Even though it is still summer, it feels over to me, I guess because everyone is heading back to school. All the vacations are over, and we’re all returning to the daily grind. It seems I have an early case of summer ending nostalgia… So off course when passing by the makeup aisle I decided to buy some summer lipsticks! I was so excited to buy these because they were half off, I got both for $3.99 each! BUYA!

    I bought two Rimmel lipsticks, Fancy and Pink Chic. Can you guess why I bought Fancy? Well it wasn’t just for the name okay! I really like both colors for summer and wanted to experiment with pink lipsticks because I mostly buy purple colored ones more.

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¡Si, todavía tengo las letras de la canción en mi cabeza! No puedo aburrirme de esta canción, creo que será la canción que por ahora y siempre me recuerde del verano 2014. ¡Te prometo que esto tiene algo que ver con los pinta labios de Rimmel!

Aunque todavía es el verano, para me se siente como si ya se acabo, porque todos han regresado a la escuela. Todos los vacaciones se han acabado y estamos regresando a los días de trabajo. Aparece que he agarrando nostalgia prematura, del fin de verano… Entonces, por supuesto, cuando pase por el pasillo de maquillaje decidí comprar pinta labios para lucir en el verano! Estuve muy emocionada para comprar estos dos porque estaban a venta, solo pague la mitad del precio, $3.99 por cada uno! AHA!

    Compre dos pinta labios de Rimmel, Fancy y Pink Chic. ¿Puedes adivinar porque compre Fancy? Bueno, ¡no fue solamente por el nombre! Me gustaron mucho los dos colores para lucir en el verano y quería experimentar con colores rositas, ya que siempre compro colores más morados.