Meijer and CVS Haul & The Best In Beauty Competition!

   

     Hello Everyone! Today's post is dedicated to some new things that I have recently picked up at the drugstore. I was originally going to do this post exclusively on my blog but relied on my Facebook page (link here) to see what you guys thought I should do! Everyone said to do a video so that is what I did! Like I say in the video, if you ever want any input regarding my posts and/or videos that is the best place to follow! :) Enjoy!

     I originally took all of the following pictures before my CVS trip so please enjoy these in-depth photos of the products I picked up at Meijer.

     Physicians Formula Super BB Powder: Uh oh! As soon as I took this out of the packaging I heard something rattling around and it turns out that the entire pan had come loose! There was only a tiny portion of glue attaching it to the compact so adding a dab of hot glue would possibly be an easy fix. However, this was a new product! This should definitely not be happening...

     Milani Powder Blush in 02 Flora Passion: I swear I love this packaging even more every time I lay eyes on it. I love the simplicity of the packaging and the gold detail is a nice touch. The formulation is nice- it is VERY soft and smooth to the touch. However, I could see this product being a bit powdery but if you use a light hand you should be fine! I have used this a few times on my cheeks and have loved the color pay off. At first glance I didn't think the product was SUPER opaque but you do get a nice flush when using this that is definitely buildable!

     Milani Nail Lacquer in Purple Martin: I said pretty much all I wanted to about this polish in my video. I was a little let down by the color but overall it's a nice, opaque formula with average staying power.

     Milani Total Lash Cover Mascara: Behold my first Milani mascara! This brand is definitely one that I want to get more familiar with in the near future. I feel like I hear TONS of great drugstore finds coming from this brand that is pretty reasonably priced. The brush on this is not my favorite.... The pink part is a little too hard and the softer bristles are kinda of difficult to get to. I just don't understand the brush at all really. The formula is on the wet side and doesn't do anything too drastic to my lashes so as of right now I will be returning this but remember my first impression could definitely change!

     If you made it to the end of this post THANK YOU! Here is the link to Jen's latest Best in Beauty Competition video where I am in the TOP 4! I cannot believe I have made it this far and it is all thanks to you! If you would like to see me move on to the FINAL 3 please click here. That link will take you to Jen's video where all you have to do is leave a comment saying my username "Lacey Keith"!

What are you looking forward to picking up at the drugstore?

Love, Lacey

Makeup Collection Series: Vanity & Decorations

     Hi Everyone! I hope you enjoy the first video in my new makeup collection series! I had an absolute blast filming this for you and can't wait until you see part two. :) Enjoy!

Love, Lacey

Negative Product Review

     Hey Everyone! For round 4 of The Best in Beauty Competition we had to do a video revolving around a negative review. Since this was my first video talking about products I didn't like, I decided to include three categories of products for you! Enjoy!

Love, Lacey

Beauty Subscription Showdown: July 2013 (GIVEAWAY)

     Hello Everyone! I hope you enjoy this video comparing both Birchbox and Ipsy for the month of July. I must say that I was VERY impressed with both services- hooray! They came at the same time this month which was a huge plus and I feel like I received some very awesome and exciting products!

     I did want to include that I tried the Cermidin Cream from Dr. Jart+ last night and LOVED it! It is simply a heavy moisturizer with a light, clean scent that I fell in love with! After the first use my skin felt so soft and it even absorbed quickly enough for me to apply my Retin-A overtop. My skin looked brighter and more even this morning- I just couldn't get over this product! I am considering buying the full size from the Birchbox Shop with some of the points I have gathered in recent months which is awesome! I never feel like buying a product that I sampled in a beauty subscription after one use- so that's saying something!

     I also wanted to mention that my very first GIVEAWAY is currently going strong! Entries are being accepted until Wednesday July 24, 2013 at 11:59 pm. The winner receives a $20 Sephora gift card! If you want to know how to enter please watch this video (here).

Don't forget to rate your Birchbox products this month!

Love, Lacey

Rimmel Show Off Lip Lacquers: In Depth-Review

     Hello Everyone! Thanks to you I have made it to round 3 of The Best In Beauty Competition! This weeks theme was to review something you love so I decided to use this opportunity to finally do my review of the Rimmel Show Off Lip Lacquers. Let me know what you think of video reviews vs. just doing them on my blog. I have had some say that the video is just way too long for one product which I do understand but you know me- I want to include every detail! Please enjoy my review, how I apply them, and how all the shades look on. Have a great day!

What shade do I need to try next?

What do you think of this new lip product?

Love, Lacey

June 2013 Favorites!

     Hello Everyone! Today's video is all about what I have been loving for the past month of June. It includes a little bit of everything so please give it a watch! All products including their prices will be linked down below as well as any other information that I forgot to include. Enjoy!

Products Featured:

NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Mont Blanc/Light 2 ($44.00)

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Shine Lipstick in 5 Fuchsia in Excess ($34.00)

EcoTools Tapered Blush Brush ($6.99)

Sigma Small Tapered Blending E45 ($10.00)

Remington TStudio Pearl Ceramic Professional Styling Wand 1"-1/2" ($24.99)

Honorable Mentions:

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla/Light 2 ($28.00)

L'Oreal True Match Super Blendable Powder in N6 Honey Beige ($9.99)

MAC Blush in Pinch O' Peach ($21.00)

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Concealer + Treatment in 110 Fair ($9.99)

Rimmel Show Off Lip Lacquer in 501 Steller ($4.99)

Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Anti-Humidity Smoothing Milk ($4.49)

Essie Nail Polish in In The Cab Ana ($8.00)

Jordana Glitter Polish in 12 Celestial ($1.99): You can not beat the quality of this entire line of nail polish (non-glitter polishes included) for under $2!

What product(s) have you been loving this past month?

Love, Lacey

My Every Day Hair Routine + How To Vote (Picture Instructions)

     Hello everyone! Welcome to my second post/ video dedicated to The Best In Beauty Competition hosted by Jen from Jenluvsreviews. Since this week's theme was DIY's/Tutorial's I was a little unsure of what video to do! Since I had already done a DIY for the first round I wanted to bring you a video that was a little more personal. Thanks to a wonderful subscriber I got the idea to film "My Every Day Hair Routine" for you! I hope you find this video helpful and please leave any questions you have down below!

     I am a HUGE fan of no heat hairstyles and I have found it hard in the past to use some of them on my naturally curly hair. Over the last year or so I have been able to switch up some very popular no heat hairstyles to suit my curly hair! If you are interested in a video showing you the 3-4 unconventional ways I have found to tame my curls overnight, I'd be more than happy to show you!

     Also voting for this video ends this Thursday (7-4-13) at 11:59 PM! I know it may take a few minutes out of your day to head on over to vote but I promise I will make it up to you! When the  competition is all said and done I will give back to you through a giveaway on my YouTube channel AND blog! So please head on over to vote because the further I make it- the bigger the prize! 

If you are unfamiliar with how to vote, here is how!

Step #1: Go to YouTube.com and click the little Sign In box in the upper right hand corner!

Step #2: Sign into your account! *This is where you would create an account if you don't already have one by clicking the reddish-orange box in the upper right hand corner and following the directions!*

Step #2: Watch the video at the beginning of this post and click the "VOTE HERE" annotation OR visit this link: http://youtu.be/jPA6wSJiKlY

Step #3: Once you are at Jen's video you want to scroll down a bit until you see the comment area.

Step #4: Find the box right under where it says " All Comments" and you should see a place to type. Click inside that box!

Step #5: Next, you want to type out your comment- It must include my name or username (Lacey/ Laceykeith) for the vote to count! You can say anything you would like then just click post!

THANKS FOR VOTING!

*If you are in need of a post dedicated to making a new YouTube account please leave a comment down below!*

Also do you like my new header? Let me know what you think!

Love, Lacey