New Haircare Finds To Try This Summer!

A few new haircare finds that I’ve been trying and loving lately!

Pureology Strength Cure Dream Healer Serum for Damaged Hair ($48; sephora.com) is a sleek, frizz control serum that I like to use on damp hair. It's a nice texture that helps detangle, smoothen and when used before styling, helps control flyaways nicely. I love how a little but goes a long way and it doesn’t weigh hair down.

Verb Frizz Defense 5-in-1 Smoothing Treatment Spray ($22; sephora.com) is another super lightweight serum that I absolutely love and have used so much in the past few weeks. The texture and the spray bottle are fantastic and helps with even distribution of product. The scent isn't strong and the formula is great for both air drying and styling. I’d highly recommend this spray if you have fine, yet frizzy hair like me and want something clean, lightweight and actually controls frizz on high humidity days. For the price, this is fantastic.

Kérastase Gloss Absolu Glaze Drops Anti-Frizz Hair Oil ($36. sephora.com)  is a high shine, hair oil-serum that I like to use on damp and dry hair. On damp hair, it helps quickly style hair, cutting drying time and on dry hair, it adds a high shine. I like to use it on my ends as well after styling as it keeps them looking super healthy. I love the lightweight, non-sticky texture and how nice it feels on hair and doesn’t feel greasy even after a few uses. I love the scent as well and the gorgeous dropper bottle design. Kerastase does hair oils so well and this one is no exception!

Joico Defy Damage KBOND20 Power Masque ($39; ulta.com) is a thick, super hydrating mask that I like to use a couple of times a week, instead of conditioner. It is thick, detangles nicely and leaves my hair very soft and manageable. I love hair masks that don’t weigh my fine frizzy hair down and this one is a winner!

Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate 24/7 Night & Day Hair Serum ($45; ulta.com) is a leave-on serum that can be used during the day or at night to reverse damage and repair hair. This adds a nice shine as well and while used in the night does not leave any product on my pillows. I focus the product on my ends as well and it leaves it looking healthy and smooth with use. I like it on both dry and damp hair and would recommend it as an addition to your haircare if you tend to heat style a lot.

Living Proof Restore Shampoo/Conditioner ($34; sephora.com) is a great shampoo-conditioner duo to try for a balanced hair and scalp that helps restore damage and adds moisture. The restore range was recently revamped and the newer formula is just as good as the original. The Shampoo ($34; sephora.com) is sulfate free and cleanses without leaving my scalp greasy, while the Conditioner ($34; sephora.com) beautifully detangles and washes off clean. If you have scalp that gets oily with most shampoos, the restore range is great to try.

Mizani 25 Miracle Milk Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner ($26; sephora.com) is a super lightweight, milky serum spray that is great for all hair types. Its great pre-styling product and is a non-sticky, light texture that is perfect for air drying as well. Its also great for thin and wavy hair especially while air drying since it helps soften the waves, leaving hair more manageable. A few spritzes on damp hair and then letting it air dry is how I like to use this.

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New Beauty Finds Under $20!

A few new to me budget beauty finds under $20!

Revolution Beauty’s Pout Bomb Plumping Gloss ($8; ulta.com) and Lip Liner ($6; ulta.com) are both fantastic budget beauty picks for a sheer, glossy pop of color. The Gloss is a nice consistency that is moisturizing and the liners are very smooth and glide on easily. While not the most long wearing lip liners, the pigment is great. The gloss also has a fabulous, big wand that is easy to apply and feels great on the lips. The shades are sheer, but add a nice pop of color without heaviness or tackiness. I also like the staying power and when paired with the lipliner, these make for a great lip duo for perfectly lined, glossy lips.

L’oreal has a few new, interesting lunches for eyes, lips and face. The L'Oreal Paris Plump Ambition Hyaluron Lip Oil Plumping Lip Gloss ($9; target.com) is a hydrating lip oil with a hint of color. The wand, similar to those of L’Oreal’s lip glosses is easy to use and helps with even application, Cherry Cherie is a sheer, wearable red that goes on smooth and leaves a glassy shine on the lips.

The L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Panorama Volumizing Mascara ($15.99; target.com) is a new thickening mascara with a multi level bristle brush that helps add volume and separate. I like how lashes look nice and full without feeling crunchy or too stiff. The Lash Paradise Mascara in Latte Brown ($12.99; target.com) is a new shade addition and I quite like the brown shade on days when I want a softer eye look.

Lastly, the Lumi Le Glass and Glow Highlighter Stick In Sparkling Rose ($12.99; ulta.com) is another easy to use highlighter that has a nice sheen without a ton of shimmer/glitter, The finely milled, creamy texture is nice to blend out and doesn’t enhance pores or texture!

Essie’s Ready. Prep. Go. Advanced Cuticle Remover ($16; ulta.com) is a new and easy to use cuticle remover that is gentle and comes with a cuticle pusher. I leave this on for a few seconds and push my cuticles back. I love this as a gentle alternative and how easy it is to use.

Nails Inc’s new Its Topless 1 Step Gel Manicure ($8.99; target.com) is an easy to use, opaque nail color that gives a gel-like look with a nice, glossy finish. I do use a base and a top coat, but the formula is fantastic and easy to use with the wide brush that applies polish effortlessly.

Garnier’s Whole Belnds Honey Water Haircare ($5.99- $10; walmart.com) is a balancing haircare range that cleanses without stripping. The shampoo is a good one if you have an oily scalp and while the conditioner, although light, doesn't weigh hair down. I would recommend a hair mask if you have very dry ends. The Styling Cream is a lightweight cream that works well when air drying and adds movement to my curls.

The Hair Edit makes some amazing hair accessories and I recently got to try out a few of them. The Gilded Mermaid Hair Clip ($14.99; target.com) is great to hold up hair in a bun. While not the lightest, it does a good job of keeping hair up without causing too much friction and breakage. The Glow On & Sparkle Hair Pins ($13.99; target.com) are fancy, yet practical and easy to use and I love the neutral color theme that goes with everything.



Burt’s Bees’ Tinted Boosted Balms ($7.99; target.com)  are cream lip balm sticks that can be used on the lips. The texture is a tad waxy and sheer and the finish is slightly glossy and easy to apply as well. They are great lip products to have for a quick swipe of balmy color and moisture. They also work as a sheer blush and the formula is non drying. The Rescue Lip Relief ($5.39; target.com) is a more nourishing lip balm with a vanilla flavor. It's a thicker texture and nice to use it by itself or to prep before lipstick.




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Two New Skincare Favorites From Biossance I've Been Loving

Two new skincare favorites on rotation that I’ve been loving from Biossance. The Firm and Lift Hydrating Dual Serum with Hyaluronic Acid + Squalane ($68; sephora.com) is a super lightweight, non sticky, non greasy serum that I like to use as part of my nighttime skincare routine. It's very moisturizing, absorbs quickly and leaves a sheer finish. The formula is great for combination-dry skin types and features Squalane derived from Sugarcane along with Hyaluronic acid. This is also a great formula to use under makeup. 

The Omega Repair Deep Hydration Moisturizer with Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid + Squalane ($60; sephora.com) is a fantastic daytime moisturizer for dry, aging skin. The formula is vegan, fragrance free and formulated with hyaluronic acid, plant based squalane and ceramides. I love it by itself as a moisturizer and underneath makeup, but the formula also pairs well with the Hydrating Dual Serum for an extra layer of hydration. It's a great moisturizer for anyone with normal-dry skin wanting a hydration boost without the heaviness and greasiness of richer formulas.

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