JUST FIVE THINGS YOU NEED

{ outfit from Michael’s birthday }

WHAT UP.

Ok so here’s the thing: I’m always testing shit.

You know this.

Sometimes it can be frustrating to always be testing shit because it’s overwhelming. And I want to find the best of the best for the most inexpensive price.

( Note: last week I tried 5, or maybe 6, masks. AND the silver peel-off one still won ).

Anyway, to be efficient I decided to just make a quick video breakdown of my 5 favorites this month.

I mean you need to know in detail why they’re the shining stars, you know?

Let’s get into specifics with the video first:

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To really review:

Oils…not just any oils though:

Right now I love this jojoba oil because like I said: it has a little dropper- BTW I don’t know how to pronounce it, HA. Plus it’s freaking $13 dollars !! The rosehip oil makes the biggest difference in my skin tone ( f off, sun mustache ). I love sweet almond oil for my body ( makes you smell DIVINE ) OR to take my makeup off. Oils are key- WE KNOW THIS. Make sure you get pure/certified organic oils though because not all oils are created equal!

Acupressure mat:

YOU HAVE TO MAKE SURE the one you get has a pillow. Here’s why…I tend to use the pillow more than the mat. It’s quick & easy. I throw the pillow under my head & within minutes I’m asleep. No seriously. I figured out the key to going to bed recently: 3 easy steps: 1.) Tim Ferriss’ magic tea: hot water, 2 tablespoons organic raw apple cider vinegar, & 1 tablespoon of RAW honey. 2.) not looking at my phone or computer 2 hours before bed ( HELPS SO MUCH ). 3.) laying my head down on an acupressure pillow. Within minutes I’m dead asleep. Sometimes I wake up 30 minutes later & move the pillow…other times I wake up FIVE hours later & move it. That may sound intense but it works very well for me. My neck feels super loose afterwards which is ideal. If you missed the full post on acupressure mats, BE SURE to check it out.

FIX spray:

Been loving this spray to add to my hot pink beautyblender with some CC cream. It gives the makeup a dewy glow. AND THEN Mimi gave me her little high school tip: add cracked highlighter to the spray. You have to crack the highlighter yourself & pour it in the FIX spray but it’s OH-SO-WORTH IT. After you’re done applying makeup, it gives you a shimmer that makes your eyes pop. Experiment first with the travel-size if you’re not sold. OH & go for white-toned highlight powder here. I prefer this one. Keep in mind: it doesn’t need to be expensive highlighter. The one I use for this trick is $6 bucks.

Sticky phone case:

Just get this if you’re a blogger. It makes everything sooooooo much easier. You can do your makeup, talk, take pictures without hands. It clings to whiteboards too ; ). Sticky phone cases are an INSANE solution for bloggers/vloggers. Need I say more?

( I use mine ALL the time! ).

Contour palette:

This cream one is life because it’s right to the point. The colors are right & it’s an all in one. Ain’t no body got time for 5 different compacts. This one is like a painter’s palette too so you don’t get it all over your hands. I apply it with this angled brush & then always buff it out with a sassy Kabuki brush.

And there you have it: FIVE APRIL FAVES.

Shall we do this again? It’s kind of fun. Also going to be doing a lot of Instagram LIVES. I just feel like it’s a fun platform to connect with you guys on. What kinds of LIVE videos do you want to see? Get super specific.

To be honest, I’m ACU-STONED. Do you know what that is? HA! It’s a stoned feeling you get after acupuncture. Anddddd it’s fantastic. Literally high off wellness. Nothing better.

I’m going to go, WAIT FOR IT, make my sleepy tea & grab my acupressure pillow. I’m re-reading this book & have an in-depth post coming with some specific thoughts. If you haven’t read it, I highly recommend. So much value.

Will see you guys tomorrow. Hope you all crushed your Monday.

X lauryn

+ my red tee shirt in video | pant suit: jacket & trousers in pic.

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