The Skin Regime by Dana Ramos

Please note that the book and products were sent to me for review purposes

 I had the chance to read and try out "The Skin Regime" recently and I wanted to share my experience and opinions with you all. The Skin Regime is a book written by Dana Ramos, who at 52 years old has gorgeous youthful skin. In her book she shares her skin care journey and how at 52 her skin looks better than when she was much younger. She developed what she calls " The Skin Regime". This book breaks down the walls and explains the difference between high and low priced skin care products and how little it actually takes to have glowing and youthful skin. This book contains a wealth of knowledge in regards to skin and caring for it.

The author Dana says "The Skin Regime; Boot Camp for Beautiful Skin- tells the truth about beauty products and skin care, explaining why most products are junk and a huge waste of time and money. Direct and humorous, my book instructs how to create a personalized regime based on products and advice most dermatologists recommend for their patients. The truly skin-transforming ingredients really work and the book teaches you how to find and use "peel" treatments like medical spas and doctors use--for a fraction of the cost, safely and easily".
   
Dana sent me the book and one glycolic acid peel. I read the book in about a day and was super pumped to try out the regime. There was a handful of low priced items that I had to purchase to use with the glycolic peel such as face wash and lotion . After doing one peel and using the products suggested in the book I can say my skin is looking better. I definitely see an improvement in pore size and texture of my skin. I am really excited and pleased at this point so I am going to start the full 8 week regime early June and I will blog before and after pictures and my opinion on the full regime once I am finished with it. The Skin Regime has a very informative website with a lot before and after pictures. Make sure you check it out! If you wish to purchase your own book, it is available on Amazon along with quite a few reviews on the book.

Giveaway time!

One lucky follower will win

The Skin Regime book and one glycolic acid peel!

Thank you so much for supplying the great prizes Dana!

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Face of the Day!

So I failed at the 30 day challenge. Too many times I was in a rush or really needed a certain shadow to complete a look. I used my Sugarpill and Ben Nye Essential Palette quite a few times during this challenge. I can say that I did find a bunch of colors I love in my stash that I forgot about it. Maybe next time I will do a shorter challenge.



Too Faced Shadow Insurance
NYX Jumbo Pencil In Milk
Ben Nye Essential Palette on Brows Jordana Fabuliner Eyeliner Pen
Anastasia Beverly Hills Covet Eyeliner in Noir
Sonia Kashuk Lashify
Ben Nye Essential Palette




Ulta Mousse Foundation
Benefit Porefessional
Benefit Watt's Up Highlighter
MAC Pink Cult Blush
Lime Crime Red Velvet Velvetine

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Benefit Watt's Up

Goodmess, Benefit has been BLOWING me away lately with their cheek products. I love this company for so many reasons, one being the adorably cute names all their products have but the biggest reason I love them is because so many of their products are simply amazing! I tried High Beam a few years ago and did not care for it. Now I realize it was because I simply did not know how to use it. I have been hardcore into makeup for 3 years now and I am still discovering new products and ways of applying them that suit my face. FUN!!! I ended up trying High Beam again and it became my most favorite highlighter ever. However a sad day occurred. My little sample size bottle ran out. I stored it upside down, stuck q-tips in it and really scraped out every single last bit of it. I am on a no buy so I was feeling quite panicked about not having a highlighter. I ended up trading a friend from a makeup group, I got her new Watt's Up and she got my new Sleek palette that I have had for MONTHS and never touched!   Read about my experience below!


What is it? A cream to powder highlighter
 How much is it? $30.00
 Where to buy it? Benefit website, Sephora and Ulta



What is it supposed to do? Text taken from the product listing on the Benefit Website. "Our soft focus highlighter turns on “watt” ya got with a delicate champagne glow that’s gorgeous. With a cream-to-powder finish...it’s a switch on “wow” for all complexions. You’ll adore the smooth applicator & luminous sheen."
 What does it ACTUALLY do? This product lives up to it's claim and then some. This color highlighter is new to me and  I really like it. Benefit calls it "champagne" in color and I would have to agree. I swiped the stick across my cheeks which applied a GENEROUS amount of highlighter. I tried using the sponge thing that is on the bottom of the tube but personally I did not like it. It is too small and just seems gross. I like to wash my sponges and applicators often and because this is attached it is not possible. I just blended it in with my fingers.

Overall thoughts? I freaking LOVE this highlighter. I swear Benefit just hits home runs with everything I try lately! I found that it gave me a subtle glow without being too shiny. It applied very smoothly and blended perfectly into my skin. It has replaced High Beam as my new favorite highlighter for sure. The two things I do not like are the price and the size. I find most things from Benefit that come in a tube/twist up form are pretty small in the amount of product you get and the pricing is quite high. Personally, most Benefit products are out of my budget but because of the sheer awesomeness of them I make exceptions. I most likely WILL buy this product once I run out, the only reason I would not is if I try and prefer another highlighter from Benefit or another company.


Have you tried Watt's up? If so, what did you think? What is your favorite highlighter?


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Day.... who knows LOL

HyperColors Teal Tornado on Brows
Anastasia Beverly Hills Covet Eyeliner in Noir
Sonia Kashuk Lashify mascara
Too Faced Shadow Bon Bons





Benefit Some Kind-Of -Gorgeous
Benefit Watt's Up
MAC Gleeful
Smashbox Bronzer
MAC Lickable lipstick


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MAC Lipstick Swatches

I decided I am going to swatch all of my MAC lipsticks in the next week or so. I am going to do them in batches. Here is the first one! I hope you enjoy!



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