It's bonus time again at Clinique, and conveniently rolled in the same time they release their Spring Into Colour 2015 set! For only $39.50, you get this entire set (the Chubby Stick Lip Tint, Lash Power Mascara and the Eyeshadow Quad is full-size), plus a whole 8-piece gift set for spending more than $27! You'll literally surprise your mom with product after product! Best deal so far if your mom is a Clinique fan :)


ULTA


Aren't these totes looovely? Yours for free with every fragrance purchase of $40 and above. Ulta always has the cutest fragrance gifts! Plus, a lot of fragrance brands will also be having their own gifts with purchase... usually a bag. Bag after bag for mom!:)


ESTEE LAUDER

Eyeshadow and Mascaras:


Estee Lauder Little Black Primer- I love mascara as much as the next girl, but I hate having to deal with the end-of-the-day cleanup routine! Estee Lauder's LBP is my favorite new product from the line this year-- it curls and lengthens so magically sans the "spidery" mascara look. Perfect for grocery and errand days!

Clinique High Impact Extreme Volume Mascara - I use the Little Black Primer on a daily business, but keep this tube in case I need a bit more drama.

Tarte Amazonian Clay Eyeshadow Quad in "Brewed Awakening" - I own several neutral palettes, but this little box from Tarte is my current go-to! Tarte's Amazonian clay formulation is divine and these pigments stay on until the end of the day without primer. It is SO good.



Liners and Lipcolor

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in "Stockholm" - Wow, just wow. I have to admit that I'm a tad bit late to to the NYX matte lipcolor party, but I am seriously hooked.. They are so worth all the hype they're getting everywhere! The color stays on forever, doesn't dry your lips out, and is super affordable compared to other matte lippies out there. "Stockholm" gives a great pink-y nude tone perfect for everyday wear.

Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pen - I've already mentioned how much I love this gel liner here, and I'll say it again -- this is a GREAT liner. It glides on like silk on skin, gives the inkiest pigment, and doesn't budge when it dries... a very worthy dupe of Lancome's Le Stylo Waterproof, which I worship, but  can't afford. Pixi offers the same payoff but costs only a fraction!



What are your absolute must-haves in your makeup bag? Let me know in your comments! x

Happy Earth Day, my loves! Quick question -- how many of you guys woke up today and was able to confidently say to themselves, "I saved 35 GALLONS of water this month!"? Well, I was, and I've never been happier with myself! With the serious drought situation going on in California and other parts of the world, now is the time to be water-conscious more than ever, for sure!

How exactly did I save that much water, you ask? For Earth Month, I had the amazing opportunity to partner with Influenster and Neutrogena Naturals for the #WipeforWater Campaign, pledging to clean my face with only these all-natural wipes for 7 days in a row. Yes, the notion of not rinsing your face for a whole week seems daunting of a challenge at first, but after finding out that we waste 5 whole gallons of water a day just by washing our faces, I knew I had to step up to the challenge!

Safe to say I survived, and nary a blemish, to be completely honest! I was a little hesitant at first since I HAVE to wear a ton of makeup to work, but it worked out wonderfully. My face felt consistently wiped clean from day 1 till the end. Made of 100% renewable fiber, the Neutrogena Naturals makeup remover wipes are clinically proven to remove every last makeup residue-- waterproof mascara included. Neutrogena is also cruelty-free! They were super gentle on my skin and didn't feel drying at all. Pro-tip, though: you might have to use two wipes for those heavy-makeup days. Don't forget to follow with your favorite moisturizer!

If I survived not rinsing my face for 7 days, you would, too! Take the challenge now over at WipeforWater.com and do your part in helping conserve earth's water-- Neutrogena also pledges to donate $1 for every person who pledges to do the challenge.

Make this year's Earth Day extra special by joining in the #WipeforWater movement! :)


Disclaimer: I received the products complimentary for testing and review purposes.

Heads up, stylistas all over Metro Detroit! The Ultimate Style Expo presented by Scotta Intimates comes back full force this May 3, 2015 at the Westin Southfield. Know the latest in fashion and beauty in this event filled with various runway shows, blogger runway competition, a makeup show by the Michigan Makeup Academy, pop-up shops by your favorite fashion retailers, and many more!

Lucky attendees stand to enjoy a cash bar, swag bags, dj and photo booth, and of course, tons of fabulous fun.:) And no fun event with a great cause should go unnoticed -- a portion of the proceeds of this event will benefit the non-profit group Alternatives for Girls.

See you all there! The Ultimate Style Expo will be held in the Westin Southfield-Detroit, 1500 Town Center, Southfield, MI 48045 from 4-8PM. You can buy your tickets at the door or through eventbrite.com.