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Empties | A Few Products I’ve Used Up + Mini-Reviews!

Empties

It’s been a while since I’ve shared some product empties! As a beauty-lover, I go through so many products! When the new year began, I made a pact with myself to work really hard on finishing up things under my bathroom sink.  Today I’m sharing some recent empties and my thoughts on each. Let’s get into it!

Product Empties + Mini-Reviews

First up,  who doesn’t LOVE K-beauty?! I used up another one of my favorite cleansing balms. This is great if you have sensitive skin and really gets your makeup off so that you can clean your skin effectively. I try to mask a few times a week and this one was interesting! The name (Bee Sting Fix!!!)  caught my eye and actually sounds kind of scary … but this was a good mask for lifting and firming the skin! Another constant repurchase is this super cheap and amazing BB cream by CoverGirl. I love using this for everyday for some light coverage, especially if I won’t be doing much that day!

Empties

Next, I tried this foam body wash and I have to say I’m not a fan of this stuff. On a positive note, it has that typical Nivea smell that’s great, but I didn’t care for the dispenser and it seems like there’s not much product inside for the price.

Finishing up this body “ice cream” was hard to do!  I love it so much that I never wanted to use more than a little bit at a time! I also finished up the Victoria’s Secret Bombshell travel spray. This was great to keep in my bag!

Empties

Trying out primers is fun and this one by Hard Candy was not a favorite. It is meant to hide pores, but I didn’t notice much of a difference with it and did nothing but make my skin look shiny! Heat protectants are so important and this one was okay in my opinion. It was a bit heavy and left an overly oily residue on my hair. I finished up using this lash primer and conditioner and loved how it plumped up and prepped my lashes for mascara! If you haven’t tried this yet , it’s a must! I finished up 2 lipsticks: Milani Sangria and L’Oreal Color Riche in Rose Taffeta. Both of these lip colors are winners with good formulas and even better price tags! The Rose Taffeta is very hard to find but I’ve linked it.

Empties

Down to the last 3! This shave cream is one of the best from the drugstore and gives you a really close shave. Soap and Glory makes such good products and this scrub has a permanent home in my shower no matter what else I’m using and trying out! This is a wonderful scrub all year long 🙂 Last up, I finished up yet another can of Grape Water. I like to use this a few times a day to refresh my skin and as a step in my skincare routine both morning and night! I have to always have this stuff handy!

That’s all the empties I have to share for now! Be on the lookout for a few more …  I’ve been clearing out a bunch!

Thanks for reading, friends! Have a great weekend 🙂

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Encouraging Words Build up Hope

So speak encouraging words to one another. Build up hope so you’ll all be together in this, no one left out, no one left behind. I know you’re already doing this; just keep on doing it. ( 1 Thessalonians 5:11)

Encouraging words are an expression of love. We all need encouragement and God tells us to search for ways to encourage one another. Christian encouragement is vital and God knows we all need it! Christian encouragement will always lift someone’s heart towards the Lord.

Devotion: Speaking Encouraging Words to One Another

Because we are alive in Him, we can speak encouraging words to others that will fill their hearts and minds with hope.  When we focus on the needs of other people, we in turn, get our own needs met as well!

The amount of care needed for the relationships in our lives occasionally shifts as seasons of life change. There are seasons when we personally need encouragement, and there are seasons where a friend or family member may need the encouragement more than we do.

But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. (Hebrews 3:13)

We give grace to others with our words. Fellowship with other believers and having an open line of communication with them are both key to ensure that we are kept built up by the relationships in our lives.  When we speak encouraging words  or do something to encourage someone, not only is the recipient blessed and strengthened, but the giver is equally blessed and made stronger in the process as well.

Additional Verses to Further Study 

“Kind words are like honey—
    sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.”  (Proverbs 16:24)

“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works,”  (Hebrews 10:24)

“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” (Ephesians 4:29)

Prayer Starter:

“Lord, You can do more than we can even imagine! I want to be an encourager, speaking life and grace-filled words into the lives of others You’ve placed in my life. I ask that you show me who needs to be encouraged and reveal the areas of need.”

Wishing you all a great week!

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The Summer 2018 Fab Fit Fun Box is Available Now!!!

Fab Fit Fun Summer 2018 Box

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I am a huge fan of Fab Fit Fun boxes! There’s just something about getting a box full of lifestyle goodies for each season that is just so fun 🙂 I have heard some talk about just how good the upcoming Summer 2018 Fab Fit Fun box is going to be, and I’ve got good news for you guys: It’s available now! You can become a member too and get yours before they sell out for the season! The boxes are amazing and I highly recommend them! #fabfitfunpartner

Sign up now and get $10 off your first box with my code BEACHBABE 

Using the code, your first box costs only $39.99! That’s a really good deal! One exciting thing I heard is that is in this season’s box is the all new Foreo Luna Fofo (exclusively for Fab Fit Fun) and EVERY box will have one of these babies inside (an $89 value)! I have been wanting to try the Foreo Luna for a long time now and this will be perfect to see how it compares to my Clarisonic. Find out more details about the Luna Fofo here.

How does Fab Fit Fun work?

Fab Fit Fun is a seasonal subscription box, meaning  you will get 4 boxes per year (every new season!).  It’s $49.99 per box, or you can save  by becoming a VIP (Select) member and pay $174.99 up front. As a Select (VIP) member, you get the option to customize your box, and you get priority shipment. Each box comes with about $250+ worth of products!

The boxes are usually full of good stuff for an amazing deal, so if you haven’t signed up yet, you don’t want to miss out! Don’t forget: use code BEACHBABE for $10 off at checkout! I will be posting more about the Summer Fab Fit Fun box once it gets here!

Thanks for reading! I hope you all have a great week. I’m so happy summer is almost officially here!

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Trust God In the Changes

Trusting God with the changes devotion

For the Lord will again take delight in prospering you (Deuteronomy 30:9)

Life changes constantly and God can bless us in the changes, as long as we keep our faith in Him. For us to be stable in our thinking and in our ways as things are changing, we must keep our focus on God. He’s always the same and has a good plan for our lives! God’s character is loving and kind, so He always searches for opportunities to bless us.

Devotion: Trusting God with the Changes

God’s grace is sufficient His love never fails us. God holds all power and truly is the source of our strength.  Keeping a clear channel of communication with the Lord strengthens the relationship we have with Him. Through this personal relationship with the Lord, we gain more confidence in ourselves, because we first have confidence in Him!

A lifestyle of solely relying on God deepens our knowledge of Him. This lifestyle makes us more aware of the limitless capacity of our God. As we practice living this way, we begin to understand exactly who is leading us, forming an even deeper bond with Him.

God wants the very best for us all. We usher in His blessings when we trust God in the changes. Remember that our God is strong and powerful, even when we are weak, weary, and just plain tired. This is when He shows us all that He is capable of and more!

Additional Verses to Further Study Trusting God In the Changes 

“So God has given both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie.” (Hebrews 6:18)

“I am the Lord, and I do not change.” (Malachi 3:6)“

“My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” ( 2 Corinthians 12:9)

Prayer Starter:

“Lord, You are great! You can do all things but fail! I believe that You want nothing but the best for my life. Give me courage and deepen my faith as I trust You in the changes of life.” 

Wishing you all a great week!

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Relax and Unwind with The New Mask Collection by Neutrogena

Neutrogena Mask Collection It's In The Gel Hydro Boost

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There’s a new Neutrogena Mask Collection and I was happy to get the opportunity to share a few of the masks in the collection with you guys! Sheet masks are really becoming my favorite way to mask a few times a week because they are just so easy, and there’s no mess to clean up, especially since I’m a mom of a busy little preschooler 🙂  I was introduced to them when I started incorporating more K-Beauty products in my skincare routine.

Neutrogena Mask Collection | It’s In The Gel 

These Neutrogena masks come in either sheet mask form, or in Single-Use Pod Shots and both are perfect for day-to-day use, on the go, and for travel (especially with summer/vacations coming up!)

There are three different gel masks to choose from in the Neutrogena Hydragel Mask line:

  • hydrating (relieves dryness by using hyaluronic acid)
  • brightening (contains lots of Vitamin B3 for more radiance and even skin tone and texture)
  • purifying ( contains seaweed extract and 50%  more essence than a most sheet masks to purify the skin)

According to Neutrogena, these hydrogel masks use:

Innovative technology from South Korea to fuse nourishing essences with a polymer derived from seaweed to form a translucent, flexible sheet.”

There are two Single-use Mask Shots to choose from:

  • Hydro Boost Hydrating Overnight Gel Mask ( creamy leave-on formula infused with hyaluronic acid)
  • Deep Clean Purifying Wash-off Clay Mask ( contains mineral clay that helps pull impurities from the skin as you rinse)

I like that there’s something for every skin type with this collection at such an affordable price. The masks are easy to pick up on a Target run or at the drugstore, so that’s nice too for any of you other busy mamas.

I’ll be testing these masks out and I will report back here on how it went.  I am really interested in seeing how I like the sheet masks because I hear that they come in two pieces, one for the top half of your face, and one for the bottom half! That’ll be nice since most sheet masks I’ve used before are a “one size fits all” type of thing and that doesn’t always work for everyone.

So, Have you seen these masks by Neutrogena or tried them before? Let me know in the comments below!

Shop The Entire Mask Collection:

 

*I received these products from Neutrogena for testing and review purposes. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. *

Thanks for reading!

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