NEWS: Shampoo or not? Facts about the everyday product.

I have read some crazy things about shampoo and  conditioner which well everyone is entitled to their opinion however, if you are using HEAT , COLOR or CHEMICALS on your HAIR chances are the old grandma remedy with vinegar and moon water while dancing around in circles is NOT going to help the condition of your hair. 

OUCH!

Cruel world huh? 

While id love to join the revolution of at home made shampoos and great diy ways to clean your hair truth is shampoo and conditioner have been a good go-to combo for ages for a reason...well a lot actually, but here's a few :

* Shampoo has the ability to regulate or alter the PH of your hair. Ever wonder why your hair is frizzy, dull or unmanageable? Well believe it or not a lot has to do with the kind of shampoo you are using. 

* Home made products can only do so much, while i believe in great scrubs and skin care can be made at home, when it comes to shampoo is like making your own hair medication. Almost no one knows the PH of their hair or how to balance it and when it comes to hair to have it look shiny and perfect has to do with the PH. It is very hard to find this balance in DIY products. 

*Professional  Care Shampoos 

Your hairdresser knows best! 

Most of this shampoo + conditioner combos are called "SYSTEMS" in the professional world because of the work they do TOGETHER. For example while a color protect shampoo can have less sulfates to keep color deposit in place , the ph will still be raised its just how shampoo works. The cleansing agents in a shampoo are meant to clean and slightly open the cuticle of your hair so guess what happens when you don't use a conditioner? of end up using your boyfriends conditioner? well your hair cuticle is all rough and crazy untamable hair and uncontrolled frizz galore!

THIS is why conditioner is important. When you use the combo from the same brand you will have the ultimate result because they are tested for the shampoo to raise PH level to let's say a 7 and the conditioner to bring it back to a normal PH level of 5. 

WHEN buying shampoo at the drug store most of this shampoos are made with the cheapest ingredients giving you the bare minimum nutrition to your hair , that is why a bottle only costs 4 dlls. 

WHEN you buy a high performance shampoo your stylist most likely is making an educated  recommendation as to why it would benefit you, because a stylist knows your hair story and what your hair needs.

*Store Bought Shampoos :

When buying a shampoo that is "affordable" really understand that you have NO idea what you are using in your hair, skin, eyes, body everywhere that shampoo falls. 

A lof to this "NO SHAMPOO" rants i have read about all the terrible chemicals that cause cancer etc well they might or might not be true and that is because THERE is so much in that label that we don't understand and truth is the guy that stocks shampoos at the convenience store has no idea either. 

There is plenty of ingredients that are masked to be good like "panthenol" or "keratin" that come in certain shampoos that all they really cost you at the end is an intense scalp treatment and deep conditioner with your professional. There is so much wax and ingredients that can actually damage your hair if you over use them. 

This is just surface talk about shampoo but in a nutshell, if you don't know ask a professional they will always know best. 

Don't go into a crazy frenzy without being informed also keep in mind there is great brands of professional hair care that carry organic and environmentally friendly products. 

If you have any more questions or concerns about your current shampoo

just reach out and touch me!...well maybe not touch but add your concerns to the comment box below!

xo,

cindilu

Beauty starts Inside: Green goodness for perfect skin (no juicer needed)

Juicing and cleansing seems to be one of the most trending things to do nowadays but aside from providing great benefits to your figure and workout plans it has great beauty benefits. 

I am way too busy to make any complicated meal plans and elaborate fancy rolled oats from a parisian blog. All i really have time for is a quick snack in the morning sometimes i eat in my car , as bad as that sounds a girls gotta make it work. Since i have found this is the easiest way to make a meal/snack and also the healthiest i have been hitting myself in the head for getting off the green goodness wagon this past month . 

I had a major epiphany yesterday at work when i saw a gross blackhead! I said...but this is not me!?

and guess what ladies all those fast snacks and bad breakfasts really like revenge. 

So, i have decided to take on the habit of drinking this smoothie. 

EVERYTIME i take on the challenge of taking it every day i get compliments on my SKIN and HAIR. no lie. 

I am no scientist so i canont explain to you if all that fiber from the spinach and the nutrients in the fruit or the fact that it acts as a body cleanser makes the winning difference..all i know is that THIS WORKS. 

(while it may not work for some...it definitely works for me)

On top of the great benefits of great skin and shiny fast growing hair you may lose a couple of pounds!!

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SUPER EASY TO MAKE 

(you don't need a juicer or anything fancy , just your good ol' blender )

1 glass of water ( less water thicker consistency) 

1/2 a cup of frozen fruit (the one with NO SUGAR added)

1 HANDFUL of pre-washed spinach  ( the more spinach the greener it looks)

        TAH- DAH! easy huh?

      enjoy!

Hows starting this new routine with me? ...you know what they say with little steps in the right direction , one walks far. 

<3 

How to: Easy Every day Hair Bow

hey ladies!

In just less than 10 minutes you can accomplish an easy style with just a few items 

you will need:

1. hair elastic

2. bobby pins

3. brush 

4. light hold hair spray

Hair bows are stylish, cute and super easy to do at home.

This look can be used for every day going to school , work or just for a night out on the town. 

what do you think? 

When you try this at home snap a selfie and show us! for a chance to be featured in the blog use the hashtag #beautyqueenhairbow 

I hope you like it

Thanks again to Faux Dep Gai for the video!

Summer Ice DREAM shaving cream!

hey ya'll as every summer i have found an alternative to the common shaving cream

i don't know if i have mentioned before how much i hate shaving my legs, specially in those awkward moments when your friends plan an impromptu trip to the pool then you shave all in a hurry then as you gracefully enter the pool OUCH! mother burnnnnnnnnnnnn! 

well since i am totes talking from experience I indeed had to shave for an impromptu trip to the pool last week,  so i grabbed my honey mango CREAM SHAVE i had just bought in my last trip to TJ's

I  quickly shaved and as soon as i got in the pool i was surprised that i had NO ITCH or BURN at all!

Just like heaven in a bottle + it smells amaze balls! 

it is also 100% vegetarian! WIN-WIN!

Eventhough shaving is one of my most dreaded tasks...at least my bathroom smells like ice cream

<3

Dry HAIR NO MORE!

My favorite item of the month is definitely Dry Remedy oil

Its made out of buriti which is a fruit found in water it adds moisture to the hair from the inside out. It is the next level to any oil you can imagine because the difference between any silicon based finishing oil which has silicon to coat the hair and make it "appear" smooth or shiny with this dry remedy oil its a pure essential oil 99% naturally derived it has no toxins, no silicons, no nonsense! 

It will improve the condition of your hair by 41% and its a softness you can feel as soon as you put it on. Its so light that won't weight down your style or make your scalp feel greasy. In the contrary i have dry scalp due to the cold weather and this oil has helped control it too!

I actually love the fact that aveda always has a mission on protecting the planet and helping the people by doing ethical product helping communities get water and buying the actual BURITI plant from villages of people that collect them proving means of survival to many families that work picking out the plant. Isn't it awesome?

It's always a relief when you can buy a product and know that you are not feeding a greedy monster but helping sustain hard work and life in third world countries. 

You can get your hands on this beauty at any AVEDA experience centers or At your Nearest AVEDA salon. 

If you are in the Austin area get it at Jackson Ruiz Salon !

I found a video of how this oil is made. Its so rad. Cruelty free and products with conscience rock!

What do you think? have you used dry remedy?

bidi-bidi BANG-BANG

Hand in hand with the new year, new you craziness i decided to get a bang trim this week!

It is really strange how much 3 inches across your face can change you completely. I have never been too daring with my fringe because i am always over criticizing myself and i always say i have the BIGGEST face on earth so i would never be able to do anything too edgy with my hair. 

Since its a new year and all i decided to dare a little. I did not hesitate to get a bang trim which i am used to getting all the time anyway...but this time was different i didn't try to control each bit of the situation i just sat there and let the magic scissors do their job.

omgeez

this is the result of just a few inches of hair out of my face. 

I have an oval face but when using short hair and long bangs it makes it look round! so now that i have gained some perspective in shape and how it affects the way your face looks i can honestly tell you DONT BE AFRAID of making a little bit of change!

I have actually felt way better about my style . I had a very basic haircut and i've been thinking what i could do to change it up a bit and this was the perfect change i needed!

What do you think? 

lets dare a little!

Style me?

For the longest time i have struggled and fought with the idea of style. Not because i am not in love with my closet but because i have always find it pretentious to be in front of a lens claiming to have style. A lot of style and vision depends on the person like. Lets not even go into branding. I believe style is what you put together not what brand you pair up. Maybe i've just been too much around people that believe spending 100 dlls on shoes make them PRETTY. Hate to break it to you but there are expensive TACKY shoes. Anyway.  With that being said i have dared to be in front of the lens not to dictate style or to expect recognition of some sort but just to share how i make my every day fun.

I am a stylist and you all know that so i need to wear black on black on a daily basis so i have to be really creative to look different everyday wearing the same hue and sometimes with a splash of color or shape i change the whole game!

A friend took a picture of me this past week and i thought ok...i might be able to do this avoiding becoming the" style" show off i really dislike. 

My favorite boots remind me of my old witch boots. lovee!

why is it still cold?! 

Reader Question Answered : Help! Frizz Ball ALERT!

So here's the thing we ALL deal with the frizz issue at some point of another. Some of us have curly hair, some straight and guess what...frizz is still an issue!

At some point in our lives our texture changes in fact it changes about 3 times in our existence and not to be alarmed it doesnt mean you are getting old..well maybe a little but not in a bad way.

Our hair changes texture with age and time. It also changes depending on our hormone levels and lifestyle changes.  It is always easy to blame it on the environment or your shampoo but realistically sometimes we just need to look deep at our body and understand the changes.

Here's a Few reasons why you hair might be giving you hell and how to tackle the issue:

1.  Age + Hormones : It is  completely normal to notice that your hair turned into something you are not used to and it frizzes more than it ever did. If your hair is straight and now has a subtle wave i recommend to change your shampoo to a hydrating shampoo.  It is important to always be attentive to how our hair behaves because it might just mean a change of texture that happens with the dreaded word "age" and we need to probably change shampoo, products and have a talk with our stylist. 
2. Humidity + Weather: Sometimes there is just too much moisture in the air. Even when your hair needs moisture the environmental moisture is not necessarily your best friend. For this type of weather i like to make sure i stick to my natural texture of hair. Using a hair serum  for styling and a moisture block hair spray to secure your style should be enough to keep your hair controlled. Also avoid taking long walks in the park if its terribly humid and you don't want your hair to frizz up!
3. Over processed + Lack of Protein: Often the hair tends to be all over the place because the chemical process it has gone through have destroyed or damaged the hair cuticle. Our hair cuticle is the main and most important part of our hair , since its responsible for shine and control. If the hair cuticle is open and unable to open or protect the hair you will get frizzy and unmanageable hair. The best tip if you have had chemical processes on your hair and it no longer wants to be caressed by the wind, Is to do a deep conditioner treatment preferably one that contains Keratin protein. Keratin protein is the most likely to our hairs chemical makeup which means it fills in the hair making it look smooth and makes that cuticle seal. 
4.  Lack of MOISTURE : The hair needs the right amount of moisture like i mentioned but not the environmental moisture or just water. Hair needs to be treated with a type of moisture that can be deposited into your hair. The easiest way to get this type of moisture is with a PROFESSIONAL shampoo system. By system i mean SHAMPOO + CONDITIONER. I cannot stress enough how important it is to condition the hair after shampooing it. Frizz a lot of times is caused by mix + match shampoo and conditioners. Most shampoos from the same brand and type tend to have same PH levels which allow the shampoo and conditioner to work at its best. I have been using Aveda products. AMAZING. Which ever brand you choose make sure you consult with your stylist before purchasing or you can always consult with me ! via CONTACT ME email.

This are the main reasons why hair tends to be frizzy and easy ways on how to correct the issue. If you give this a try and are still having issues you might need a good consultation with your stylist or ME. 

Questions or comments? Lets chat below! 

xo,

Cindilu 

ps. This post was requested by Alyssa. Hope it helps Alyssa !

Long Hair TIPS!

i am on vacation so here i am writing not in my desk and at my comfort but writing none the less.

Heres a hot hot topic i talk about a lot with my clients. 

Today i want to talk about i LOVE the most which is... HAIR. 

We all dream of having an amazing long mane and keep it healthy but really i have MANY , many clients and friends facing the same issue... SPLIT ENDS

and the common dialogue goes something like this..

"i need my hair to grow! so please don't cut it, i just cant afford to lose any length"

and to this i say YOU NEED to cut all the dead ends before you can grow it, your hair is like a plant. Picture a really pretty rose plant with yellow and dry leaves all over. Yeah its a nice plant but if you want to keep it blooming you need to cut the dead leaves off! 

Same goes with hair. 

If i can give you any good advice about growing you hair is CUT it as odd as this advice sounds.

Rule #1 Keep up with your trim Every 4 weeks. It is necessary to be in a regimen and keep up trimming as its growing so you can see good results.

Rule #2 Do avoid using HEAT on your hair. Do more air dry, braids, top knots etc. Keeping your hair under less stress and letting it be and enjoy your natural texture.

Rule #3 Use a moisturizing shampoo. If anything keeping your hair hydrated at all times specially with this process.

Rule #4 If you are chemically dependent (color your hair) you need to add an intensive treatment. THIS IS A MUST. Ask your stylist for a regimen of hair treatments to aid the process

There is no secret shampoo that will make it grow faster or secret ways to make this work. Its discipline. Listen to your body. Eat right, drink as much water as you can. 

See the results!

 Remember i am in the same journey as you  and i too want to have long hair by fall and its quickly approaching!

Any additional suggestions or tips you have done on your own? Share with us!

xo,

Cindilu 

This Weekend you need to drip in GOLD

Anyone that knows me knows three basic things about me ,which tend to be the most important and easiest ways to understand me. 

#1 I'M A LEO

#2 I love GOLD/SHIMMER everything

#3 I HATE tans

With that being said here we go.  

I don't think i mentioned here but i did mentioned on my twitter @cindilove  i finally went to LUSH. That organic, hand made cosmetic store where soap is 19 dlls a pound. I'm not going to say bad things about the store only that  i just feel that being a "happy hippie" (name of one of their body washes) is EXPENSIVE and a bit pointless. The entire time i was in the store  I was mainly trying to figure out what i was looking at and what i was smelling. After many surprisingly bad smells, odd textures and pricey soaps ...... i tried this thing called LUSTRE. 

OH -EM- GEEZAAY from the heavens. 

(i legit said that)

Its this little bottle of soft shimmer? i can't really describe the texture but the smell is amazing. It smells like pure desire in a bottle. (btw it does also have a warning that the smell puts the 'lust' in lustre) 

I grabbed the bottle and spread it though my arms and legs  the shimmer was so nice ,  it was not the glittery 13 yr old glitter shimmer (which i do also love..don't judge) it was more like a fake tan shimmer. 

Knowing what you know of me guess what?...i didn't even freak out when i saw that my skin looked healthy sun kissed , smelled amazing AND having that shimmery look.

Trust me i have tried MANY shimmery lotions, liquids, powders etc; i have not ever liked one as much as this. The price well.. still very expensive hippie and i'm not even judging.  I'm just hoping in the back of my mind that it was made with unicorn smiles or something amazing like that. 

This is my beauty obsession of the week ! I don't feel like going out this weekend but showing off my perfectly sun kissed skin might just make me change my mind. 

What body shimmers are your favorite? do share with me !!! plz! seriously. 

Beauty Queen Says: Summer is at its peak, don't forget the sunscreen!

Summer is at its peak in August and with all the out door activities we need to keep in mind that are skin is taking all the damage. We need to protect it and there's no way around it , unless you are down to aging rapidly and sporting some wrinkles .(not cute) 

In my daily routine i make sure i have at least a face moisturizer that is at least a SPF of 50. I might sound like i'm exaggerating but when it comes to sun i really don't leave room for error.

Protecting your skin from UV rays on a daily basis can save you A LOT of hassle and money in the future. Your skin will never suffer the effects of dry skin, dark circles, uneven skin tone and most important skin related diseases like MELANOMA. 

I know sun tanning and laying out in the sun is kind of cute and makes you feel you are starring in your own scene from a California dreaming video, but the effects of over doing sun tanning can really be costly and damaging in the long run. 

I say protect the skin you are in for there is always awesome spray tans available !

>>  HOORAY FOR SUMMER  <<

What is your daily skin routine? any questions? 

do share on the box below!
 #lucky

xo,

Cindilu 

Shaving Cream Quick Fix !

As i have shared with you before i have been out of my comfort zone this past week and i took an adventure with my mother to Louisiana, Mexico and back to my college town to reunite with friends. Everything is fun and games until you realize its SUMMER time in the Texas heat and you forgot your shaving cream.   yeah, PANIC + FREAKOUT! 

After i ran around freaking out my mom suggested for me to use my shampoo and make a lot of foam before shaving , to which i replied " YOU ARE CRAZY! my legs are going to be red for a year!" 

However since i had no other option i decided to use my daily shampoo. I use the Paul Mitchell Lavender Mint Moisturizing shampoo.

This shampoo is amazing for dry and curly hair since i tend to have both its my favorite shampoo.   Who knew that after using it as a shaving cream my legs were going to be THAT soft. 

NO JOKE, NO LIE GIRL.

It was amazing and i am seriously considering it as part of my daily routine. 

Another good fact about this shampoo is that it has tea tree on it (well duh!) which is an anti fungal so if you were to get a cut from your razor it will help fight infection!

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its a great mosquito repellent yes plzz!!!!! 

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can i get a hellz yeah!? 

WIN + WIN

If you don't think you want to try this ... go ahead but do think of me when you forget your shaving equipment miles away from home.

comments?! do share below

#lucky 

xo,

cindilu 

DIY ALERT : Makeup Brush Cap

hello !

August is here and since its the peak of summer we all get a little more laid back and since we are all either in vacation or enjoying the sunny days , we tend to run into little annoyances like misplacing an eyeliner cap which just happened to me this pas weekend while visiting my family! 

i happen to have a gel eyeliner and the one thing i HATE is it comes with a brush with no cap. I have had it for 1 month and the condition of the brush is not so great anymore. I decided to try this little DIY tip and problem solved. 

My makep bag is not dirty with eyeliner everywhere and the brush is in perfect condition. 

Let's try it!

hopefully this helps to solve the eternal issue of the cap that always goes MIA 

any questions or suggestions on how you have used this tip?

let me know below

xo,

cindilu

The secret

Today i share with you the most inexpensive, rewarding, effective and important beauty tip ever.

Put a smile on your face every day ! 

It is the best accessory a girl can have and the most effective beauty enhancement that will ever exist. 

have a great week.

xo,

Cindilu

NEW: Beauty Queen says = good advice

I might or might not have watched a lot of sailor moon when i was a kid but there was something about the "sailor moon says" part of the show that i always paid attention to. So i decided to be a little more sailor moon and a bit less cindilu today and come up with a cute way to remind you of better ways to have good hair and makeup through out the week.

I present to you the first BEAUTY QUEEN SAYS:


Also don't forget to follow me on pintrest where all posts get repinned a lot and share with your friends on facebook.

Thoughts?

write them below .

Happy Monday!

survive the madness

Here in Texas we are all preparing for one of the most exciting events in town SXSW an interactive festival around town where everyone from music lovers, movie directors, celebrities, local celebrities, fashion enthusiast and all sorts of creative people unite to celebrate, listen, watch and enjoy each others talents not to mention the great networking + FREE stuff everywhere.

All of that sounds like a lot of fun and games but in reality it takes A LOT of walking, sun exposure, hair madness and wardrobe malfunctions. This is why i have gathered a quick list of the MUST have items to survive this SXSW. 

This 6 little items are essential to be picture ready in 1 minute!

1. First things first, you NEED a lot of sunscreen specially because the texas weather has been so crazy you never know what kind of change you will encounter and you need to make sure your skin is not going to suffer consequences.  I recommend an SPF of 30 to be the least just so you don't have to be re applying over and over. 

2. Dry shampoo is so so so so great and handy dandy i truly love the new Paul Mitchell Dry Wash it literally makes your hair feel fresh and clean in less than 5 minutes. It gives an amazing volume if you have your hair down or wavy its a perfect way to keep it that way. If you have had it in a bun for the first half of your day, feel free to bring it down as the day cools off and add some Dry Wash and keep enjoying the show. No need to go back home! (remember parking sucks)  You can get your hands on this product at any paul mitchell salon or you can always come and see me at Transformation salon for travel sizes! 

3. My favorite thing that is a staple in my purse before i leave home is bobby pins! they will save you from the crazy little hair standing up  or make it easy for you to clip away hair from your face when you are about to walk into a photo booth. They are truly life savers!

4. Why makeup remover wipes? because you will sweat, and its an easy way to reset your makeup in a quick stop. Wiping your face clean will help you avoid any blackheads caused by the dirt and heat of the day. Just simply wipe, remove dirt, reapply sunscreen no big deal.

5. Tinted Moisturizer is a great way to get a quick even coverage with a very natural look and it has a shield also against sun (the more protection against sun the better !)  instead of carrying a full on foundation + powder i recommend bb cream or tinted moisturizer. Quick and simple. 

6.  Last but not least... Deodorant ! it is always safe to keep a travel size deodorant on your bag because you always want to be hug ready in case you run into your favorite celebrity , a long lost love or maybe even your future husband. You don't want to be caught off guard. Ever. 

This is what i usually carry when going on sxsw adventures or even music festivals and it has made my 

adventures so much more pleasant. Remember you always want to be picture ready, your memories are being made every second  and you have to look the part.

Hope this helps! if you have any questions or additional suggestions for all our readers feel free to comment below.

Happy South by girlfriends!

xo,

cindilu

Cupcake Mani !

I made a tutorial i shared it with you guys on the facebook page last month but i thought i would post it in the blog so you have easy access to it.


Have you done any cool nail art you want us to see? Do share below!

Online Consultation.

Sometimes we find ourselves debating weather a style goes with our face or lifestyle, this is why i decided to do an online consultation for a drear friend Brenda that has been asking me about styles.
She is usually traveling and on the go most of the time, she is a marine and her life on a ship requires her to have a style of her is easy to keep up with without compromising style.


We usually all turn to the comfort of long layers because it's the most common hair cut and goes good with every face shape, which is good because you always have that option.
However the shape of our individual face allows us to play around with styles, enhancing or softening our face features.

Brenda has a square face shape, which means she has prominent cheeks and strong jaw line. The medium to long bob like i show on the picture, helps you create a longer jaw line and softens your cheekbones.


In the color department, since we are trying to create an effect of a subtle jawline with the hair cut, it should stay as is and we must recur to color to create a summer gradient of color with a beautiful subtle ombre. You don't necessarily have to get a blonde tone, if you have dark brown hair you can just go a tone or two lighter and get the perfect subtle effect.
hope this helps brenda !

Are you ready for a new look?

share with me below your questions and i might even do an online constulation again next monday!

XO,
CINDILU

Uv Nails Vs Nail Polish

Did you know that uv lamps are just as aggressive as the sun itself? Uv nails and UV lamps have been around for a while now as this inoffensive and fast method to dry nails or make a nail polish last. Nails are the trend right now and we are all trying to make our nail art last longer to avoid chipped nails in the middle of the work week, trust me i get it. But are really UV gels the best way to get your nails done every week?
Here's what i found out. Turns out UV gels have the same UV effect as the sun, yes, that same sun that causes wrinkles, dry skin and melanoma. According to an article in the New York Times the uv lamps where we place our pretty little nails to dry our gel nails can cause melanoma or cancer of the skin. I was outraged by the news but it makes sense. The UVA rays in nail lamps are just as strong as the ones in tanning beds. The constant use of this UV light can develop melanoma under the nail itself causing long term and permanent damage. ouch!
However there is a great alternative to this services which are the ever popular Manicures and the good old nail polish. It has a downside, which is drying time and the short lasting effect. However with a really strong base coat and top coat a good nail polish should last you about 7-9 days! i think its worth the dry time wait to avoid some long term disease or what do you think? Uv gels or nail polish?

Welcome to my first official beauty under $20 !

This month has been specially busy,full of out door activities, festivals, pool mixers etc. My make up bag to be honest was getting a bit boring, i had no lip balm, and i kept losing my lip stick! sounds familiar? So i decided to take a quick adventure to the beauty isle at the local drug store with my friend Saray (my loyal beauty b). Here's what i found:


I was quickly captivated by the turquoise color of the new Mega Plush by Maybelline, initially i had my money on the Colossal By Maybelline because i have heard really good reviews about it. However the new Mega Plush has a new formula with less beeswax (which gives it the thick consistency) and instead it has a cleaner and lightweight Gel consistency. I am not a fan of heavy make up and since i've been a lot out doors i really needed a light mascara that could hold my lashes up and defined. This definitely did it for me !

The verdict : AMAZE Price : 5.00 dlls
Then the baby lips came across this is a definite must! This is a lip balm with stain and amazing flavors. It is clinically proven to improve the appearance and texture of your lips. Since it has an SPF of 20 i had to give it a try since i'm extra sensitive to the sun.
Veredict: RAD Price:3.99

My third last but not least find was a typical and very much over looked wet n' wild nude peach lip stick. This is absolutely one of my favorite colors for this season! Compared to Smashbox Nude Peach Lip stick the color is very close. The texture is a bit more matte but not bad at all . This lip stick has totally won my heart, a lip stick i can misplace and not get a heart attack.

Veredict: ROCKS! Price: an unbeatable 1.89 cents !
so this is what is on my make up bag. Super affordable and for once you can take your mind off of losing your make up bag in the hectic spring activities. Know that theres always affordable options for our hectic lives and needs.
what's on your bag this summer? Have you tried any similar products ? Do share with us below !


xo,
cindilu