March Beauty Favorites: 2018

1.OKAY: Black Jamaican Castor Oil

My little brother has been telling me for months to get  some Black Jamaican Castor oil and finally I got some. This oil will run you about $8-$10 but a little goes a long way and it smells really great, like citrus. Black Jamaican Castor Oil has been around for years and is very good for the hair and scalp. One thing it helps with is locking in moisture, aids at breakage while improving your hairs strength, and can be used everyday for scalp nourishment or once a week for a hot oil treatment.

2. Jamaican Mango & Lime Pure Jamaican Black Castor Oil Shampoo & Conditioner.

My aunt is always buying something, not liking it and saving it for me. I made a trip back home in February and sure enough my aunt had something to gift me. As she knows I have been natural for the passed year and a half, she saved these for me to try on my hair. One thing about Carolyn is, she is picky. For some reason she did not like the duo, however after I washed my hair with it, she saw the moisture it gave my curls, she tried to take it back. No Indian giving here, this was all mine! I absolutely love this stuff!!!

3.Nature Love Body Wash: Lavender & Coconut oil. 

I picked up this body wash from Marshalls for about $7 as I have been using more natural based body wash for the last year. As I have really dry skin, I prefer a softer more mild soap with moisturizing oils for my skin. In the pass, I loved to use Bath and Body Works shower gel or Caress but within the last few years, I’ve found them to be a waste of money and a bit over powering with scent. I tend to lean towards the more natural scents without the perfume. I have been using this for a little over two months and I still have just less than half left. Another thing I like is that it comes with a pump which is very convenient for use in the shower.

4. Essential Oils: 100% Natural

I have been picking up a ton of essential oils lately as they have been my new fascination. Not only do they smell great and promote positive energy but they each aim at relaxing the muscles as well. I add them to my bath and lotion to give a more relaxed feel and if I do not enjoy doing anything else, I love creating a calm space.

5. Ryka Gym Shoes:

 

While these don’t necessarily fall into the “Beauty” category they are apart of my health and well being, which aids at my beauty. I found these for $20 at my local Burlington’s. I love how lightweight they are and that helps when doing high intensity cardio and box jumps. They are also on the flatter side so I can do squats and lift without worrying about wobbling or loosing form, they leave a more solid foundation. Last but not least, the soles add support all around the foot and some days I just don’t want to take them off as they are just too comfortable.

I hope you enjoyed my March favorites. If any of these products caught your attention give them a try! Tweet me @ThisIsBeyy and let me know what worked for you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

March Beauty Favorites

1.Finesse Conditioner

I purchased this at Wal-mart for less than $3 dollars. I was very surprised at the amount of moisture it gives my hair, truly restore and strengthens. I use this as a leave in conditioner as well and I can tell you this will stay in my hair regimen.

2. Daily Defense 3 minute leave in treatment

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AM 100%

I love this and I use this as a treatment and to detangle. When I add in the conditioner, I comb each strand of hair with either my fingers or a detangling brush.The best part is that it was only 93 cents at my local Wal-mart!

3.D.I.Y Setting Spray

I found this on YouTube and instantly wanted to try to make my own. I enjoy making my own products as they are healthier and I know exactly what I placed in them. It also works as I know what works best for my skin and what keeps it refreshed, clear and moisturized. This spray can be used to set your makeup or simply to refresh your face.

• Fill halfway with toner (I used T.N Dickinson with hazel)
• Fill halfway with filtered water.
• Add 10-20 drops of glycerin (I used about 17 as I have dry skin and I love the way the glycerin holds my make-up)

4. T.N. Dickinson’s Witch Hazel

This is my holy grail, every night after I cleanse my face or do a face mask, I let my face air dry and then I go over with my witch hazel. I place a few drops onto a cotton ball and apply to my whole face, I also will go in a second time and focus on my areas where I have more dark spots and dark circles .

5. New Lippies: Ruby Kiss & NYX Butter Gloss

These are two of my favorite lippie brand, NYX and Ruby Kiss. I have never been a gloss girl, too much gloss tends to look like you’ve been eating some greasy fried chicken, but I love NYX butter gloss and have been using them for a few years. My go to colors are the peach and pink nudes, while some require me to line my lips (to tone down the color with my skin tone) others I can just apply and go. Another reason I love NYX butter gloss is because it is a great top gloss for mattes.

While I have many Ruby Kiss matte lipsticks, I ran across these liquid matte lipsticks while visiting my home town beauty supply store. They caught my eye as they look like Kylie dupes and once I tried out the tester I grabbed them. Not only have I not seen them in the area I live in, they were only 1.99! You can wear the liquid mattes alone or if you are like me and like a tad bit of moisture, add some butter gloss on top.

I hope you enjoyed my March favorites.If any of these products caught your attention give them a try! Tweet me @ThisIsBeyy and let me know what worked for you.