At Home Hair Color Success

I was so scared to dye my hair myself. I did a ton of research and read far too many horror stories online but I'm happy to report I started dying my hair myself about two years ago now and so far so good.

NO hair color mishaps

NO turning orange

I've been so pleased with the results my hair looks shiny, healthy, and matches the color on the box to a T

I was a platinum blonde when I was a little girl but as an adult my hair is dark blonde or gold if I do enough sun bathing. So now to get that look I must resort to chemicals.

So I'm not sure if you'll get great results if you try to go from black to blonde but I've gotten great results and nobody realizes I stopped going to the salon.

I've been using Loreal Preference in the Lightest Ash Blonde and before that I was very platinum using Loreal Feria in Starlet.

MAC Fluidline

Still searching for the perfect eyeliner? Well look no further. MAC Fluidline is the very best.

Just a dab will get you the perfect and precise line. It just glides on. It's great for cat eyes and any other tricks you might like to do with your eyes.

Its not inky or thick. Its the perfect combination. It feels light and creamy. It goes on wet but when it dries it lasts all day.

I wear this every single day and I only have to buy a new jar about every 4 months.

So $15 every four months for some great quality eyeliner. You should give it a try.

Budget Friendly Beauty - I can save you more than 50%

I don't know about you guys but times are tough financially for me and my little family. Its just my husband and I with our 4 cats and 2 dogs. Things have gotten so tight I'm dying my own hair and going without everything but food and gas. So pinching every penny here.

But I have good news for you! During my financial struggles I have discovered a way to say 50% or more on  cosmetics!!!

I've been shopping all my beauty essentials at Target and recently picked up couponing to save some much needed money.

So these are my must haves I buy at Target:

• Foundation - Revlon Colorstay
• Powder - Neutrogena
• Mascara - Rimmel

Revlon color stay foundation is $9.99 today i only paid $4.99

Neutogena Compact Powder is $11 my last purchase was $7

Rimmel Mascara is 7$ and my last purchase was $3

Revlon Color stay nail polish is $5 and my last purchase was $2

I've gotten a ton of these great deals for basically every brand for more than 50% off!

Here's how to do it:

1. Newspaper Coupons - if you don't subscribe ask someone you know to save their coupons for you almost everyone just throws them away
2. Internet Coupons - if you didn't find anything in the paper check the web
3. Target Coupons- Go to target.com and click their link for their coupons
4. Check your target add for some great sales
5. Find Target coupons to stack with your coupons and pair them with a sale for a great deal! Often you can get such a great deal by stacking the coupons that no sale is needed!

Okay and if you're like me when I first started couponing and saying what do I mean by stack the coupon says only one per product.

STACK- means you can use ONE MANUFACTURERS COUPON with ONE STORE COUPON on ONE PRODUCT!

EXAMPLE: 

Today I bought a Revlon Colorstay foundation orginally $9.99

I used a manufacturers coupon from the news paper for $2 + a Target Coupon for $3

FINAL PRICE = $4.99

Because one is a MANUFACTURERS and one is a STORE COUPON, you can use both =)

And I find all kinds of great deals all the time!

***** If you would like me to post these great deals I would be more than happy too but I'm not sure how much traffic this blog gets. Please leave me a comment and let me know if this would be useful to you and I will get right on it =) *****

My blog

Lately my email has been blowing up with rude comments on my blog. I swear to the good lord this blog is only meant to be helpful and boost self esteem.

I'm also big on preventing skin cancer and I'm trying to encourage people to use sunscreen and I also think its really unfortunate that you're not pretty if you don't have a tan. Because you can still be pretty no tanning required if you choose not to. Its just a fad right now in this day and age.

My sisters are cuban so they are dark skinned especially when they get out in the sun (they have that perfect tan you want naturally) so they don't seem to burn at all. But it drives me crazy when they're outside running around for hours and hours without sunscreen because even though they don't burn the exposure to the sun could have real consequences when they're older.

And I myself I have freckles from the sun and I am super prone to just breaking out in freckles like chicken pocks if I don't have sunscreen. And not just freckles by age four I already had TWO moles that were possible skin cancer. I had one cut off when I was 16 and it hurt like hell and left a big ugly scar, luckily wasn't cancer but I still have one on my back and a little freckle like thing on my leg that are possibly going to be cancerous and I have to watch them for the rest of my life.

Anyway I've been getting some really nasty comments about me being a racist. So since I have to declare it "I  Laura assure you and pledge before God I am not a racist". I appear to have only posted  pretty Caucasian, Hispanic, and Armenian races on my blog. Unintentionally of course, I just posted pictures that related to my topics and haven't worked on this blog in a long time.

But if you must know about me my sisters are Cuban and they're very pretty you'd be jealous. And in my lifetime I believe I've been friends with a wide variety of people with different ethnicities so many that I cannot even begin to count. And It never occurred to be to keep track of how many people of different races I've befriended and I didn't know I needed to be so aware of it. I just have never really cared what color someone's skin is so I just don't really notice. Unless they're orange, sunburned, or have a ridiculous looking tan then I have to admit I really notice because its just not natural and if you're really orange we can't be friends.

So if you've got a problem GET OFF MY BLOG

Best Drug Store Acne Fighting Products

So Totally Clean Deep Pore Cleanser

Deep Down Detox Ultra Cleansing Mud Mask

Neutrogena Pore Refining Toner

PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash Maximum Strength

Johnson & Johnson Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash

Cetaphil Antibacterial Gentle Cleansing Bar

St. Ives Naturally Clear Blemish & Blackhead Control Apricot Scrub

Ambi Even & Clear Exfoliating Wash for Acne

Noxzema Triple Clean Anti-Blemish Pads

Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions Targeted Spot Treatment

Burt's Bees Herbal Blemish Stick

Noxzema Clean Blemish Control Daily Scrub

Phisoderm Deep Cleaning Cream Cleanser, Normal to Dry Skin

Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets

Phisoderm Anti-Blemish Body Wash 

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Stress Control, 3-in-1 Hydrating Acne Treatment

ZAPZYT Maximum Strength 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment Gel 

Nature's Cure Body Acne Treatment Spray

Bye Bye Blemish Drying Lotion 

Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment, Vanishing Formula

Clean & Clear Foaming Facial Cleanser, Sensitive Skin

Desert Essence 100% Australian Tea Tree Oil

Olay Total Effects Anti-Blemish Daily Cleanser

University Medical AcneFree 24/7 Severe Acne Wash Foaming Cream

Philosophy Hope in Jar Moisturizer

I was in desperate need of a good moisturizer when I purchased this pricey product at Sephora. While this product works just great and will certainly take care of your dry skin it is expensive and the smell is not great. Overall the product does work perfectly however I think there are cheaper solutions out there. 38$

Best Cleansers 2010-2011 According to Allure

Aveeno Positively Radiant Makeup Removing Cleanser

For Normal Skin

Origins Zero Oil Deep Pore Cleanser

For Oily Skin

Olay Professional Pro X Cream Cleanser

For Dry Skin

Best Liquid Foundation From Elle Magazine 2011

CoverGirl Natureluxe

Maybelline Fit Me Foundation

Lancome Teint Miracle

Revlon Photo Ready

Clarins Skin Illusion

Channel Vitalumier Aqua

Maybeline Super Stay Silky Foundation

Best Medium- to Full-Coverage Foundation for Sensitive Skin - Real Simple Magazine

This fragrance-free base gives full coverage that doesn’t irritate. It’s paired with a silicone extender to help it stay in place all day. In 10 shades. 

Wet n Wild Ultimate Sheer Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15

• Sheer, lightweight coverage
• Provides protection against sunburn
• Color adjusts to your skin tone

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Enhancer Moisturizer SPF 20

• Retinol Treatment
• SPF 20 Moisturize
• Sheer Tint

Oil-free

Healthy Skin Enhancer combines a vitamin-infused Retinol treatment to smooth fine lines, the protection of SPF 20 moisturizer and sheer, lightweight tint in a single application.

Boots No7 Lifting & Firming Foundation

Give your skin an extra lift with this incredibly clever foundation. It's bursting with beauty benefits. Peptide technology boosts the collagen and elastin content in your skin to helps firm your skin and smooth out lines. Vitamins, algae extract and seaweed extract make skin more responsive, helping it to behave like young skin. The silky, lightweight formula will even out your skin tone leaving you looking flawless and younger. Contains SPF 15 Sunscreen to protect your skin from the aging effects of the sun. Coverage: medium. Skin type: suitable for more mature skin.

Created with Care. We've created this hypo-allergenic product using only ingredients we know and trust. It has been tried and tested by guests with even the most sensitive skin, so you'll know it will be good to yours.

Dermatologically tested. Fragrance free. SPF 15

Maybelline Pure Stay Powder Foundation SPF 15

• Leaves skin looking pure & fresh
• Color stays true & lasts all day
• Protects from the sun

Revlon New Complexion One-Step Compact Makeup SPF 15

• Weightless formula lets skin breathe
• For a naturally perfected look
• With DermaBreathe science

Almay TLC Truly Lasting Color 16 Hour Liquid Makeup SPF 15

• Looks freshly applied all day
• Infused with vitamins & antioxidants
• Hypoallergenic, won't clog pores

• Nourishes and protects skin for 16 hours
• Won't rub off-even in heat and humidity
• Looks freshly applied all day
• Skin nourishing, infused with vitamins and antioxidants

Personally this is one of my favorite foundations to wear to work because it does last all day without caking up or rubbing off.

L'Oreal Visible Lift Line-Minimizing Liquid Makeup SPF 17

• Reduces appearance of lines & wrinkles
• Hydrates & visibly evens skin tone
• Clinically proven innovative formula

L'Oreal's most advanced age-minimizing makeup does more than just cover skin imperfections. It's clinically proven to significantly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in just two weeks. The innovative formula hydrates and visibly evens skin tone. Now, your skin will look younger even after you take off your makeup.

• With SPF 17 sunscreen
• Serum inside
• For normal to dry skin
• Non-comedogenic
• Non-acnegenic
• Dermatologist tested

Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Powder Foundation SPF 20

• Evens and enhances skin clarity & tone
• Lightweight and blends effortlessly
• Oil and fragrance free

Pure, gentle, dermatologist selected minerals

Evens and enhances skin clarity, tone and texture

Lightweight foundation blends effortlessly with sheer to medium buildable coverage

Oil and fragrance free

Loreal True Match Liquid Foundation

• Precisely matches skin's tone & texture
• Ultra-pure & oil-free for flawless skin
• Keeps skin nourished, protected, healthy With patented color technology, this makeup precisely matches your skin's tone and texture. Formulated with Precise Match Technology, so you can control coverage and fine-tune it. Micro-fine optical pearls diffuse skin's imperfections while moisturizing glycerin, vitamin B and vitamin E nourish your skin. Ultra-pure formula contains no fragrances or pore-clogging fillers, so all you see is beautiful, radiant, flawless skin.

• With vitamins A & C, wheat germ and grape fruit extract
• Keeps your skin nourished, protected and healthy
• Oil-free, all day wear for all skin types
• Clean, true shade with a natural finish
• Light to medium coverage
• Non-comedogenic and non-acnegenic
• Dermatologist tested

Top Mascaras All Under 10$

Maybelline Define-A-Lash Lengthening Mascara

CoverGirl Lash Exact Mascara

Rimmel Glam Eyes Lash Flirt Mascara

Rimmel Glam Eyes Mascara

Maybelline Full 'N Soft Mascara

Maybelline Teloscopic Dramatic Looking Lengthening Mascara

CoverGirl Volume Exact

Maybelline Lash Discovery Mascara

Maybelline Volum' Express The Falsies

Maybelline Define-A-Lash Volume Mascara

CoverGirl Lash Blast Length