no. 7 night cream

Fairly recently I purchased a night cream.  Prior, I had never used a night cream- I didn't think they were that necessary.  Apparently though, you don't want to use a moisturizer at night that has SPF since it can clog your pores (any moisturizer I ever buy always has SPF so this was an issue).  I decided to look for a night cream that was moisturizing enough, but not too heavy.  This is what I found.

 This is the No 7 Beautiful Skin Night Cream for Normal/Oily skin.  It is actually an English brand and is a branch from the brand Boots I think (Boots is a UK drugstore).  I found it at Ulta for a little under $14.  I've used it now for a couple of weeks and I've come to the consensus that I really like it.  It is a night cream so it's more moisturizing than a daily moisturizer.  With that said, it is not heavy at all.

A little goes a long way with this stuff too.  It sinks right into the skin so smoothly and doesn't leave me feeling oily at all.  Even when I wake up the next morning, I don't feel greasy.  As far as scent goes, it's not very strong and it's rather fresh and clean.  What's great about this line is that they also have versions for dry skin or just oily skin or normal.  They have a great range and lots of variety along with lots of other products.  I will definitely be trying more from this brand.

Be Positive. Be Happy. & Smile.

     Kate

review: anti-frizz serum by garnier fructis

It's summer- it gets hot and humid and we all know what that means- frizz.  It can be so frustrating, especially if you style your hair and then the second you walk outside, BAM, it just looks like a big puff.  Personally, I've not been using heat on my hair at all.  I usually just shower and let it air dry.

For days when I know I'll be outside, or I just want my hair to be extra smooth and soft, I use the Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Anti-Frizz Serum.  I picked up mine at Target for about $5- not a bad deal.

It says that you can apply to damp or dry hair.  I find that I like applying it to my dry or almost-dry hair.  For me it seems that if I put it in my hair while it's damp, it doesn't work as well.  When I put it in my dry hair though it makes it incredibly smooth and soft.  I have naturally straight hair as well but my hair tends to do random flips at the end.  With this in it, it sort of helps to style is so it's just soft and sleek.  I really like it.

Oh and did I mention it smells INCREDIBLE?!  Because it does.  Like I said, I got it for $5 which is quite a bargain if you ask me.  I was afraid it might weigh my hair down or make it greasy but it does neither so I am very pleased.  It definitely does help with frizz. It also claims to give sleek hair for 3 days and it does.  I was really happy about that.  Hope this was helpful and if you have any tips or tricks to combat frizz, let me know!!! 

Be Positive.  Be Happy. & Smile. 

     Kate

outfit of the day : june 20

With my first attempt at an outfit of the day I realize now why I could never be a model.  Firstly it's incredibly uncomfortable trying to pose without feeling/looking completely ridiculous.  Secondly, I sometimes forget that my face is in fact being photographed as well as my outfit and the two never look good in the same shot.  Regardless, I managed a couple alright photos.

Today is really a rather lazy day, BUT I will be going out to dinner with some friends this evening so I thought I'd share what I plan on wearing.  I've really been loving maxi skirts since they're just so flowy and loose and comfy and cute without really having to try and make them cute.  Paired with a lightweight, flowy crop top, I am nice and cool in the summer heat.  As far as accessories go, well I'm not actually wearing any (shhh).  I'm just wearing flat sparkly silver sandals on my feet and voila- I'm ready to go.

Be Positive. Be Happy. & Smile.

     Kate