$1 Primer That Will Keep You Matte All Day!

Today I have a great tip for you. Some of you may have heard of this trick before, for those of you who have not, I promise I am not crazy. Milk of magnesia is a common laxative people take for bowl discomfort. It is suspended in water and has great skin benefits.  It combats oily skin and will leave your face looking matte and shine free all day long. Seriously! With summer just on our heels in the states, I wanted to get this out there for all of you. 

Start off by heading to your local pharmacy or store to pick up a bottle of MOM, It is under $5 at most stores for a huge bottle. I suggest going to the dollar tree though, as I got mine for $1 there and it is a 12 oz bottle. A little goes along way and this bottle should last me 6+ months. Make sure you by the regular brand, not flavored. Flavored may irritate your face. If you still think I am a little Coo coo, you can check some reviews on Makeup Alley, you will have to sign up for an account first. There are hundreds of reviews with people swearing by this. 

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I have been doing this for weeks now. I have noticed that it keeps my makeup on all day, with no melting. I have also noticed a decrease in the amount of breakouts I usually see. If you are looking for MATTE, then here is your answer. I promise you will be matte all day. I recently wore my makeup for 12 hours and had to do no touch-ups. 

When I apply this I shake the bottle and put a very small amount in the cup that comes with it and apply it onto my face with a foundation brush (After applying moisturizer). You can apply this to just your T zone or any areas where you get oily. Then I rub it in until you cannot see it any more.  Allow it to dry. I usually do my eyebrows at this point and its dry when I am done. 

If you put on too much, you will have a white chalky residue on your face. Don't worry just rub it off. It will come off easily. It will feel firm at this stage, but after you apply your foundation it will feel normal. You can apply a primer after if you want and are only doing your T zone areas. But you don't have too.  If you have very oily skin you can do 2 coats also.

When you apply your foundation start by stippling it on. This way you wont rub off the MOM. Once your face is covered with foundation, you can buff it if you want.With this tip, you will no longer have to re-powder your oily spots all day long. This will keep you Matte and shine free. :)

Check out this hilarious video by Macshadowcombos, she does a full review on this technique at 6 and 10 hours and also shows how she applies it: 

Now I know some of you may be wondering if this is safe for you to use. Don't  MOM is less damaging then benzoyl peroxide , hydrogen peroxide, salicylic acid and vitamin A retinoids which are common methods of the treatment of excess oil. All bodies are different and if someone is experiencing adverse effects is maybe due to a sensitivity to the magnesium. So as always, spot test before use, just to be sure you are not sensitive to magnesium! 

*Extra Tip:

You can also use MOM as a face mask for acne. Simply apply a thick layer to your face and allow to dry. Wash off in 15 minutes with cool water. 

Magnesium is a natural ingredient that comes from the earth. MOM is just a liquid suspension of it. It is very similar to clay and has ingredients that will help fight bacteria and remove oil better then clay can.  

Review: Spa Haus Shampoo and Conditioner

Hello Everyone! Its a nice sunny day here today. I hope it is where you are too! Today I have another Dollar Tree find to review. I have seen people talking about these. But until now I had never seen any at my local store. When I saw them I  grabbed 2 types so I could see what all the fuss was about.

This shampoo and conditioner is made by Spa Haus, it's a company located in Canada. Other then that, I know nothing else from this manufacture nor have I tried any of their other products. I bought the shampoo and conditioner in both Tea Tree Mint and Keratin Oil. This Shampoo and Conditioner is a dupe for OGX Brand Shampoo and Conditioner and it is $5.74 at WalMart.com

Today I used the Tea Tree Mint. I was surprised that the smell of the Tea Tree Oil was not overwhelming. I bought a bottle from my salon last year and the smell was so strong that I hated using it. It also made my head tingle to the point of almost burning. That stuff was awful. I think the mint in this shampoo and conditioner helps to even out the scent in a nice, comfortable way.

I used the Keratin Oil Shampoo and Conditioner yesterday and it is equally impressive. Especially for the small price. To me it has a very tropical flower scent to it. I think it smells divine. I have seen where people have said that it does not suds very well but I honestly did not have that problem at all. I think it worked just as well as my normal shampoo in that department.  This also left my hair silky smooth and very manageable. I did not have a hard time getting the tangles out of it, which I usually do. I think I will continue to buy these as long as they are available.

So If you see these in your local Dollar Tree, don't hesitate to give them a try. I think they are worth it. 

Dollar Tree Find: Milani HD Advanced Lip Color

Hello Everyone! I am excited to tell you all about my Dollar Tree find! Its not often I am this excited about what I find there. I ran in to grab some trash bags really quick and decided to go past the beauty isle and see if there was anything that would catch my eye. Sure enough on the bottom shelf almost hidden were a few tubes of Milani's HD Advanced Lip Color. 

I almost did not buy these. There was no way to verify the color the way they were packaged. The only label I could see was the ones on the bottom that states the color name and number. So I took a chance, read the labels, and bought two. I purchased Cotton Candy, because I assumed it would be a pale pink and Ignition, thinking it would be a red shade. 

Ladies, The packaging on this lip color is amazing. It does not feel cheap, its very sturdy, the lids snap on and stay on, and they just look beautiful. They are about the length of a regular mascara tube. These baby's look like I shelled out some serious cash. I think its the reason I decided to take a chance on them. I am so glad I did! The colors are beautiful too. Just as I thought a pale pink and a red shade. Oh! I almost forgot to tell you, once I opened it there was a sticker on the back of the lid that showed the shade color, you just cant see it the way it's packaged. :( 

I felt like I won the lottery. I could not wait to try them, so I put ignition on me and Cotton Candy on my daughter so we could give them a try. They are not sticky, are moisturizing, and are very pigmented. They also last for a long time, especially with a lip primer. The shade Cotton Candy is shimmery, so if that's not your thing you may not like it. The shade Ignition is not a vibrant blood red, it is a orangy red. I am happy with that because I already have a few red lipsticks. So the next time you are in your local Dollar Tree, don't forget to stop by the makeup section and see if you can snag one of these beauties. Here are the swatches: 

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