The Best Lotion Ever

People. I have been introduced to the best thing since Netflix and Macaroni and Cheese. I know, didn't think that was possible right? But it is. Thanks to my aunt The Crafty Blog Stalker (you should check her out of you haven't already) we have found the best recipe for homemade lotion! I never thought of making my own lotion, but like my aunt, I have super dry skin and she swears by this lotion. Not only that but its only $10 for all the supplies and you will have enough to swim in. It will last forever! I love it and if your in the search for an amazing lotion to keep your skin looking fresh and hydrated for the summer then look no further! 

This is also amazing for gifts! You can make so much so easy! My mom was put in charge of making gifts for 40 people! HOLY SMOKES! But we decided to make this lotion and it was so easy and took no time at all! So without any further adieu…

You ONLY need THREE ingredients:

• Johnsons Baby Lotion (27oz)- You can use whatever one you like. We have made it with all 5 and they all smell amazing! My favorite is the Vanilla Oatmeal, or the Bedtime Scent. 
• Vitamin E Skin Cream (4 oz, there is a double pack at Walmart)- You will need a total of 8 oz so if you can find the double pack you will make your life easy. 
• Petroleum Jelly (7.5 oz)- You can use whatever kind or brand you want, we can only ever find the "fresh scent". 

Now, all you do is pour all these things into your mixer… and mix. I am serious. Thats it. It is SOOOOO easy. The lotion will be too thick to put back in the baby lotion bottle, but keep the other containers and put the lotion back in those! You guys! Get on this! Your gonna love it! Let me know if you guys try it and what you think! Also, check out my aunts website for this recipe and more amazing posts! 

http://thecraftyblogstalker.com/best-lotion-ever/

{xoxo} Ty

Mascara Haul

I recently ran out of my Urban Decay Perversion mascara, so I was headed to Sephora to pick up a new mascara. I was sure I was going to get the Too Faced Better Than Sex mascara because I have wanted to try it for so long! Sephora has come out with a TON of new Sephora Favorites kits, and I am the biggest sucker for these bad boys. So I found one that had 5 deluxe samples of different mascaras and one of them was the Too Faced one, so I decided to get that instead! When I opened it I got another little surprise… they give you a voucher for one free full size mascara form the kit once you decide which one you like! That is so awesome and the kit was such a good deal! So here are the products I got in the kit.

Too Faced Better Than Sex- I love it. I knew I would love it before I even got it and it now that I have it and I love it even more! It has a fat natural bristled brush and gives amazing volume!

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes- This is an awesome mascara. I got the Lights, Camera, Splashes a while ago and HATED it. It was the worst product ever, so I was reluctant to try this, but it is an excellent mascara, just stay away from the waterproof version!

Kat Von D Immortal Lash- HATE IT. I can tell you right now this mascara is a nightmare. The brush is terrifying. Its a long rubber bristled brush that shoots off in every direction possible! Not only that, but the mascara only covers about half the brush, I can't get it to cover the whole brush… Don't waste your time or money on this mascara folks. 

Bare Minerals Lash Domination- This is a really awesome mascara! The brush is a little crazy for my taste, but I used it this afternoon and it looks so good! It gives your lashes very natural volume. This is great for the days where you don't want a lot of makeup. It will enhance your already gorgeous lashes!

Buxom Original Black- This is a very good mascara. It has a very big and fat brush which is what I like and its very build-able, it is not going to clump up on you! It does take a few coats to get some volume, but I appreciate mascaras that take a little more building! That way your not a clump monster after the first coat!

Overall, I am super pleased with the kit! I am super excited to get a full size mascara and I am pretty sure it will be the Too Faced one I have wanted! Hope your all doing well! 

{xoxo} Ty

Skin Care Haul

Grab some popcorn and a Diet Coke folks, cause boy did I do some damage at Sephora today… I got a ton of new skincare. I have recently fell in love with skin care and really taking care of my skin. Yes makeup is all well and good, but its only as nice as the canvas your putting it on. I have found my makeup looks so much better now that my skin is more clear and taken care of! So I got some stuff… and by some, I mean a lot… So here we go

Peter Thomas Roth Rose Stem Cell Cleanser- I have not heard much about this other than the fact that is great for brightening dull skin, which can help anyone! Your skin can always use a little pick me up. This is also great for mature skin.
First Aid Beauty Facial Cleanser- If you have dry skin, meet your new best friend. This is so thick and creamy its going to hydrate your skin like you would never imagine. Pair it with the FAB moisturizer and boom… hello gorgeous. 
Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliator- I have heard amazing things about this product!! I am so excited to use it. If you guys have sensitive skin, this will work so well for you because it is so gentle yet powerful.
Glamglow Powermud Treatment- I have always wanted to try this, and finally bit the bullet. I plan on using it tonight so I will have to let you guys know! It is a mask that you leave on for 5-10 min then rinse off and unleash glowing new skin! 
St Tropez Bronzing Lotion- This is also so something I have wanted to try but a broke college student can't afford hehe. But I got it and I am so stoked to try it! I love self tanner, and this is like the top of the top when it comes to tanners. So here is to hoping I don't look like an oompa loompa tomorrow!
Soap & Glory Righteous Body Butter- This stuff is so amazing, I have only had it for a few hours and have put it on like 5 times! It smells so good and is so moisturizing! Its a thick butter but it sinks in quickly so you don't have slick hands! Go get yourself some, you won't regret it!
Boscia Tsubaki Exfoliating Powder- I used to have the Bobbi Brown Buffing Sands and I loved them! But these had better reviews and them smell so good! All you do is cleanse your face, then start to work this onto your damp and slowly adding water to make a paste! 
Ole Henriksen Ultimate Eyelift Gel- I get really puffy under my eyes and I have heard this is the trick to make those go bye bye! I am excited to try. It is a little thick, so its a product you will want to use at night.
Bare Minerals Mineralixer- I have never heard of this product, but I really like serums and I love this brand… so of course I wanted to try it! I use these at night and when I wake up, my skin feels so soft and hydrated. 
Josie Maran Argan Infinity- Okay so if you guys have dry skin, this is your other best friend! I have never seen these, so I am not sure if they are new or not. I would not use this as a all over moisturizer because its very oily and thick, but I use it on the places on my face where I am the most dry, and I do it at night! This stuff is amazing! Check it out!

Whew we are done! I hope your not asleep yet hehe! I hope you found this informative and interesting! Skin care is so important so make sure you invest in it and take care of yourself, you deserve it! Hope you all have a great week guys! If you have any skin care recommendations for great skin care, let me know if the comments below! 

{xoxo} Ty