January 2010 Favorites!

I'm patiently awaiting the arrival of my new digi so that would be why there's no video to this..... yet!

Favorites for the month of January:

Clinique All About Eyes moisturizer- great before bed, before makeup, just any time you wish really. Gives a great surge of moisture and is water-based so it doesn't hurt if you get a little in your eyes.

ELF Mineral Eyeshadow Primer- I think that the only stuff at ELF that is worthy of purchase is their mineral products and some of their brushes. I bought a ton of their mineral products when they were 75% off, so I got my eyeshadow primer for a buck I think. It is quite comparable to the Urban Decay Primer Potion (UDPP) and I find it is best used for the work day, that way you can save your UDPP for the weekends/cocktail hour(s) on Friday. It is water based so it is safe for your eyes and it dries to a slight powder finish.

Joico Moisture Recovery system- I was kind of hesitant to try this out, but it left me with fabulous results. The pH of the shampoo and conditioner were both slightly acidic (they even post it on the bottle) because of the sea kelp in the treatment. What a slightly acidic shampoo and conditioner will do is actually close the cuticle of the hair leaving it shiny and smooth.

A couple of great facts about hair:

• If you use salon brands, try not to use as much shampoo as you usually do. This is because salon brands are generally more concentrated so you actually need less.
• Salon brand shampoos are generally milder. Cheaper shampoos contain ingredients that are very basic in pH, which are very harsh for our hair and skin.
• Hair is made from keratin, which is also found in our fingernails. If you find you are losing a lot of hair or have brittle fingernails, try increasing the amount of Biotin in your diet by taking a supplement or increasing the amount of food with biotin in your diet. Some great sources of Biotin include eggs, liver, wheat bran, and avocados. Pregnant women have great skin, hair, and nails because Biotin is frequently used in prenatal supplements. This is no guarantee as I am not a doctor.

Parlez-vous OPI? Nailpolish by OPI- A great all-purpose dusty purple. If you wanna go the route of dark nails and want to make it work appropriate, try out this muted purple shade.