Did you ever do anything stupid, beauty related, when you were younger? When I was 11 I shaved my upper lip.
After seeing that the hair grew back (I thought it’d be gone forever) I convinced my cousin to do the same. It was probably one of the meanest things I did as a kid, and I think she still holds a grudge to this day because she loves to remind me of my evil ways. For years, I used wax to remove the hair on my upper lip, but it’s such a tedious process; warming the wax, applying it, cleaning up, etc. I also tried a lot of hair-removing creams but they always irritated my skin and once I even ended up with a burn. While I do thread my brows, I’m too afraid to try threading anywhere else on my face (which is something my brow lady needs to be reminded bout every single time because she loves yelling “mustache too???!!!” whenever I come in to do my brows….).
Few weeks a go I saw Maree talk about Bliss’s ‘Fuzz’ Off on her Instagram (which you should totally follow, especially if you’re skincare-obsessed!) and I decided to give it a try. I think it’s one of the best facial hair-removing products I’ve tried. It’s mess-free, quick, easy to use and very effective. The only thing is that this cream is very irritating so if you want to give it a try but have sensitive skin, I definitely recommend doing a patch test first. I always make sure to use this at night as my skin gets very red and dry after each use, but it’s back to normal after a few hours. I also have stay away from any potentially irritating products immediately after using this. Totally worth it though!
Ever since I cut my hair short a few weeks a go, I started using a lot more hair products, especially texturizing sprays. Currently I’m loving this one from Aloxxi– it makes it so much easier to style my hair. I can just spray it on my dry hair and use my fingers to tease it a little bit and it gives me that pretty, undone, but done look. I also love using this spray as a finishing spray after curling my hair. I love how much volume it gives me and it also has a pretty hold strong, too (only without feeling sticky). I tried using this spray when my hair was long, and it really didn’t do anything for me, but it works great with short hair!
If you saw my 5 Nail Polish Color to Try This Spring post, then you probably already know about few nail polish colors I love right now. Three of my favorites are Marc Jacobs White Snow, Dior’s Bleuette and Smith and Cult’s Faunt-Leroy. Click here to see swatches of these.
In my Spring Beauty Update post, I also talked about going for lighter base at the moment and one of my favorites is Guerlain’s Meteorite Baby Glow. It’s a sheer “foundation” but I think of it more as a heavily tinted moisturizer (bb cream?). It gives a gorgeous glow, with light coverage and is perfect for those days when you don’t want to wear a lot of makeup but still want your skin to have that pretty glow. It’s also one of my favorite products to use on a bad skin day.
I am so picky when it comes to eye creams and the only one that seemed to really *work* for me was Bobbi Brown’s Extra Eye Repair Cream. It’s very rich, thick and creamy (almost to the point of being greasy) works great for me, but also comes with a hefty price tag at $72.00. Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado works just as well for me. It’s also very rich and nourishing and I absolutely love it. My only complain with both of these, is that they come in a jar- I’d love them both even more if they came in a tube.
I noticed that pretty much every single one of my Lovin’ Lately posts includes a Pixi product, and this month’s post is no different. I finally (finally!!) got my hands on Pixi’s Glow Tonic and as you can guess, since I’m featuring it in this post, I’ve got nothing but love for this product. Despite containing a little fragrance, this toner formulated with aloe vera, ginseng and 5% glycolic acid, is very gentle on my skin. I’ve been using it daily since I ordered it and I have to say that it works great with my acne-prone skin. Hype is definitely real with this one!
What are some of the products you’ve been loving lately?
44 Comments
Heather Mcknight
April 3, 2016 at 1:02 pmI really need to try that Pixi Glow Tonic, I hear countless raving reviews, but I’ve just never got around to picking one up!
Heather, Porcelain Beauty x
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
April 5, 2016 at 8:23 amIt’s pretty amazing!
Zoe Mountford
April 3, 2016 at 1:15 pmI have not tried any of these but the eye cream has been on my wish list for some time xx
Zoe Mountford x
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
April 5, 2016 at 8:29 amThat eye cream is really lovely!
Yiotou_La
April 3, 2016 at 1:43 pmI haven’t tried anything from Kiehl’s but I see it everywhere and it must be a great brand! I must try their products as I am obsessed with skincare products at the moment! :)
Yiota
PinkDaisyLoves
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
April 5, 2016 at 8:33 amKiehl’s really is an awesome brand!
Ambar Syed
April 3, 2016 at 1:53 pmI love the look of the Pixi Glow Tonic – I need to try it soon. I’ve ordered four different Smith & Cult shades this week and I’m waiting for them to arrive (eek!) – they sound so lovely! :)
– Ambar x
http://www.herlittleloves.blogspot.com
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
April 5, 2016 at 8:34 amOh you’re going to love them, the formula is lovely and the finish is so glossy!
Lina Khalifa
April 3, 2016 at 2:42 pmThese look like really great products! Nice post x
Lina / lina-khalifa.blogspot.com
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
April 5, 2016 at 8:40 amThanks!
AbiBloom
April 3, 2016 at 3:25 pmI also shaved and waxed my upper lip, happy to know that you were crazy as me! Definitely should give the bliss fuzz off ago. Also I’ve read many blogs saying amazing things about the pixi glow tonic, a must have! Love the post! Abi x
moreabibloom.blogspot.com
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
April 5, 2016 at 8:41 amHaha :D Yes! Both Fuzz Off and the Glow Tonic are pretty awesome!
Beautylymin
April 3, 2016 at 3:59 pmThat Dior nail polish is calling my name!! xx
Beautylymin
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
April 5, 2016 at 8:41 amSo pretty, isn’t it! :)
Samantha Frances
April 3, 2016 at 4:04 pmI really want to find some products that will give my hair volume so I think a texturising spray might be on the cards! Lovely post :) xxx
http://www.samanthafrances.co.uk
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
April 5, 2016 at 8:43 amThanks Sam!
Samantha Dunk
April 3, 2016 at 6:22 pmI’ve wanted to try the Pixie glow tonic for ages and it seems to be a favourite of everyone! xo
http://www.samanthasbeautyloves.com
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
April 5, 2016 at 8:45 amRightfully so! Haha :) It’s an awesome product!
Kathy
April 3, 2016 at 7:25 pmFor some reason I just love the marc jacobs packaging especially for their nail polishes! Lovely post :)
Kathy x
http://www.alongcamekathy.blogspot.co.nz
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
April 5, 2016 at 8:47 amIt’s so pretty, isn’t it?
The Sunday Mode
April 3, 2016 at 8:27 pmI’m currently trying to get my hands on the Pixi Glow Tonic as well, it’s so hard to track down though! Have you noticed if it works for fading post-acne scars at all?
http://www.thesundaymode.blogspot.com.au
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
April 5, 2016 at 8:49 amYes, it definitely helps fade them out over time!
Miss Nev
April 3, 2016 at 8:32 pmNeed to try the Pixi Glow tonic!! x
Nev | Miss Nev
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
April 5, 2016 at 8:52 am;)
Caked To The Nines
April 3, 2016 at 11:21 pmI’ve been dying to try a MJ nail polish. They look beautiful! And the Guerlain Meteorite Baby Glow looks like something I’d love also ;)
xx
Nida | Caked To The Nines
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
April 5, 2016 at 8:52 amThat MJ polish has such a stunning, glossy finish!
Regina
April 4, 2016 at 1:05 amI love Marc Jacobs nail polishes! They last forever on my nails. :)
xoxo
Regina
http://mybeautymusings.com/
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
April 5, 2016 at 8:54 amThe formula is amazing!
Thecreativebukei
April 4, 2016 at 6:52 ami really need to give the pixi glow tonic a try https://thecreativebukei.wordpress.com/2016/04/01/spring-floral-inspired-makeup-looks-makeup-by-me/#more-667
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
April 5, 2016 at 8:58 am;)
Kiss & Make-up
April 4, 2016 at 7:45 amNice selection of products! I am dying to try some Marc Jacobs beauty.
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
April 5, 2016 at 9:01 amI really want to try some of the lip products from them!
Amanda Elizabeth
April 4, 2016 at 2:46 pmI need to check that fuzz off. How long does it keep that area “fuzzed off” for ;-)
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
April 4, 2016 at 4:41 pmFor me, it’s about two weeks, but it might depend on your hair ;)
Danielle Beautyblog
April 4, 2016 at 3:22 pmI love the Kiehls eye treatment! Need to get a new tub! And Pixi Glow Tonic can do no wrong!
Danielle’s Beauty Blog
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
April 5, 2016 at 9:01 amIt’s so lovely, isn’t it? :)
Biana Perez
April 4, 2016 at 4:24 pmThat avocado eye cream is my absolute favorite!! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
April 5, 2016 at 9:01 amSame here! :)
Dagmara Klich
April 4, 2016 at 5:20 pmSorry Paula but you made me laugh with your story about shaving your upper lip and then doing that to your cousin :) And how untactful your ‘brow’ lady is, haha!
I’ve heard so many people loving that Khiel’s Avocado eye cream, need to try it. I’m using currently their Midnight Recovery eye cream and it’s lovely. x
Mummy’s Beauty Corner
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
April 5, 2016 at 9:06 amHaha, I laughed when I was writing about it!! I actually just picked up their Midnight Recovery eye cream, too and so far I’m loving it!
Ela BellaWorld
April 4, 2016 at 6:39 pm“mustache accident” is a memory that you won’t ever forget ha ha! When I was a teenager, I encouraged my friend burn her arm hair. We heard some people were doing it, so we wanted to give it a try… omg that smell!
I’m planning to place Khiel’s order soon, however I haven’t made my mind yet about what to order, avocado cream or turmeric&cranberry mask?
Ela BellaWorld
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
April 5, 2016 at 9:08 amHahaha :D :D The turmeric mask is lovely, but it can be a little drying and/or irritating if you have sensitive skin. If you don’t currently have a favorite eye cream, I’d go with the Creamy Avocado treatment ;)
Samileen
April 4, 2016 at 7:59 pmPixi glow tonic is amazing! Have been using
It for months and it’s been a staple in my skincare ever since.
Heard soo much about the khiels avocado cream, have been using the mid night recovery one for over a year now, but not too sure if it’s really working! It’s nice but still not too sure about it. However I have loved the mid night recovery oil and it’s amazing..
Sam|| Beautydetour
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
April 5, 2016 at 9:11 amI love Glow Tonic, don’t know why I waited so long to finally try it haha :) I actually just picked up the Midnight Eye Recovery one too and it feels lovely on skin, I’m wondering if I see any results!