Top 15 Beauty Products of 2015

Hey Guys,
I'm slacking in posts lately but I wanted to make sure to film a favorites for 2015 video. Instead of listing all of my favorite beauty products for 2015, I decided to join my friend Ashley from Ashley Sue Makeup and talk about my top 15 favorites for 2015. You can check out her video HERE.

Check out my video below to hear about my favorite beauty products for 2015!




Products mentioned in the video:

L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Matte 24 Hour Foundation
L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Matte 16 Hour Powder
Borghese Beauty Eclissare ColorRise Blush in Stunner
Vita Liberata Trystal Self Tanning Bronzing Minerals
Morphe Eyeshadow Palettes (35O  Nature Glow Palette and Jaclyn Hill Favorite Palette)
Maybelline FaceStudio Master Prime Blur and Smooth Primer
Maybelline FaceStudio Master Conceal in Light/Medium
Ben Nye Banana Powder
Chella Beauty Ivory Lace Highlighter Pencil
Serenity and Scott Beauty Brow Gel in Copper Auburn
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo in Caramel
Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm in Shea & Vitamin E
ColourPop Lippie Stix and Pencil in Brink
ColourPop Ultra Matte Lip in Bumble
Bite Beauty Matte Creme Lip Crayon in Glace
Philosophy Fresh Cream Spray

What were your favorite products for 2015? Post your comments below!

May Favorites

Hey Guys,
I can't believe how fast May flew by! I am so excited for the Summer to be here! I didn't have a ton of favorites this month but I did have some awesome ones! They were a mix of both beauty and fashion. 

Check out the video below to see my favorite products for May!

Products Discussed in the video:

Sigma Warm Neutrals Palette $39.00
Sigma Spa Brush Cleaning Mat $32.00
BDellium Tools Studio 957 Precision Kabuki $16.50
ColourPop Lippie Stix in Frida $5.00
Bite Beauty Matte Creme Lip Crayon in Glace $24.00
Younique Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes $29.00
Philosophy Fresh Cream Spray $38.00
H&M Knit Cardigan $12.95
Merona Meredith Zipper Wedge Sandals $29.99

Thanks for checking out my favorite products this month!

What were your favorites? Post your comments below!

Beauty Empties

Hey Guys,
I have another Beauty Empties post for you! This time its in the form of a video. I've been messing around with the settings on my camera so let me know if you that this video looked better or the January Favorites one. I used manual focus on January Favorites and Auto Focus on this video. I really appreciate all of your feedback.

Favorite Products 2014: Skincare, Hair, and Body Products

Hi Guys,
I can't believe it's 2015! I hope that everyone had a great New Year! Today I want to share my favorite skincare, hair and body products for 2014. I tried a ton of products last year and wanted to highlight the ones that I really liked! See the video below for my favorites.

Beauty Empties

HI Ladies!

It's been quite a while since I did my last empties post. It takes me quite a while to save up enough to post about. The empties in this post have been saved over about a 4-5 month period.

Let's get right into them!

Batiste Dry Shampoo: I use Batiste every other day and go through a bottle in about 2-3 months. This is the best dry shampoo that I have tried so far. It does leave a powdery residue on your hair if sprayed too close but it can easily patted out. This dry shampoo does a great job at soaking up oils in my hair. 

Would I repurchase? Yes, I already have.

Redken Forceful 23 Hairspray: This is the only hairspray that I use. Even though it is a little pricey, it is so worth it. It keeps my curls in place without making them look crunchy or wet. It keeps my hair looking natural as if I had no product in it. 

Would I repurchase? Yes, I already have.

Redken Color Extend Shampoo and Conditioner: I began using this when I started to color my hair. Its supposed to help your hair color last longer. I have never really been a fan of how it makes my hair feel after using it. It just doesn't feel clean. I would say it probably does help keep the color in but I just really don't like it. I also think its expensive. 

Would I repurchase? Probably not. I have recently purchased the L'Oreal Everpure Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner which is for color-treated hair and sulfate free. Thanks to Kate from Kate Spitz Blog for introducing me to this.

Not Your Mother's Beach Babe Texturizing Shampoo and Conditioner: I got these in an Influenster Vox Box. You can read my review of them HERE. I really liked this shampoo and conditioner for the summer time when I wore my hair scrunched or curly. It smells great and adds natural waves to my hair. 

Would I repurchase? Yes, but only in the summer.

M.A.C. Brush Cleaner: This bottle took me quite a while to use up. I mix it with water and shampoo to clean my brushes. 

Would I repurchase? Probably not, I would just buy a cheaper brush cleaner.

Urban Decay De-Slick Makeup Setting Spray: I really like

NYX HD Photogenic Concealer in Yellow: I reviewed this concealer HERE. I think it is a pretty good concealer especially considering the price. 

Would I repurchase? Not the yellow shade but I have repurchase the Beige shade.

Rimmel Scandaleyes Mascara: I love this mascara. It gives me great volume and drama and you can't beat the price. 

Would I repurchase? Yes, I already have.

e.l.f. Studio Makeup Remover Cleansing Cloths: I love this wipes. They are so inexpensive and work really good. They are also pretty big. I have purchasing these for years. Would I repurchase? Yes, I do every couple months.

CVS Cocoa Butter Deep Conditioning Moisturizer: Cocoa Butter is the only moisturizer that I use for my body. I go back and fourth between the CVS brand and Vaseline brand Cocoa Butter. They both do a great job at keeping my skin soft and moisturized.

Would I repurchase? Yes.

Clarins Water Purify One Step Cleanser with Mint Essential Water: I use this cleanser every morning. I have been using it since 2006 and love it. Its a bit expensive but worth it for me. 

Would I repurchase? Yes, I already have.

Montagne Jeunesse Pure Oils Sleep Spa Mask: This is a paper mask that you use before bed. Once you take off the mask you let the product soak into your skin. You don't wash it off. I think paper masks are hard to keep on. This one specifically burned my eyes so bad. I don't know if I touched my eye after putting on the mask or if it was just from the mask being close to my eyes.  

Would I repurchase? No.

Lush Mask of Magnaminty: I really loved this mask! You can read my review HERE. Would I repurchase? Yes.

Philosophy Take a Deep Breath Gel Cream Moisturizer: This is my current moisturizer. I just reviewed it not too long ago. You can read my review HERE. 

Would I repurchase? Yes, I already have.

Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion Skin Exfoliant: I got this sample in my Ipsy bag. You can read my review HERE. I really liked it and thought that it worked well. My felt super clean after using it. However, it is super expensive. I know there are much cheaper exfoliants out there that are less money. 

Would I repurchase? No.

I hope that you enjoyed my long empties post!

Have you tried any of these products? What are your thoughts? Post your comments below!

-Tanya xoxo

Review: Philosophy Take A Deep Breath Oil Free Energizing Oxygen Gel Cream Moisturizer

Hi Ladies! 

Today I am going to review Philosophy's Take a Deep Breath Oil Free Energizing Oxygen Gel Cream Moisturizer. Boy was that a mouth full! After trying out Kate Somerville's Oil Free Moisturizer (you can read my review HERE) I decided not to repurchase because it was pretty expensive. I was browsing around Ulta checking out their offerings when I came across this moisturizer. At first, I only grabbed it because of the price and because it was oil free. Boy was I in for a pleasant surprise.

Take a Deep Breath Oil Free Energizing Oxygen Gel Cream $35.00 at Ulta

June Favorites

Hi Ladies!

Today I am going to share with you my favorite products for June. This month ended almost as quickly as it came. The past four weeks flew by! I am pretty excited that July is almost here. I have some fun events coming up in July including a 4th of July Party, a Motives Trunk Show, and my trip to Mexico! This month, I didn't really have a favorite blush or eyeshadow palette which is rare for me. I did however have a ton of other favorites!