A few faves and a few flops.

So I recently stopped ProActiv and have been on the prowl for face stuff that worked. Well my friends I've finally found it!!!! Alba Botanica's Acne Dote deep pore wash, toner and oil free mattefying moisturizer are AMAZING! All natural, vegetarian approved, and free of parabens.  It has done wonders for my skin. I follow the three steps twice a day and not only has it helped with my blemishes, but it has also evened out my skin tone and I've noticed my skin is brighter. I am 100% in love with this stuff. You can purchase it from Target and Earthfare but I think they sell it at WalMart too.

My next new fav is: 

 

Ok so I've only used this once (today) but it has given me the most beautiful light weight coverage. I am kinda a foundation snob and prefer Lâncome foundation but gave it a try and so far so good. Now the bottle says to apply with fingers, which I did for the first layer, but second layer I poured a bit on the back of my hand then buffed my flat top Sigma kabuki brush into the liquid and buffed onto my face which worked beautifully. I ran errands which involved 90 degrees of  Alabama summer sun and humidity and my skin still looks good. I did set with a translucent powder so that could've helped the staying power. 

 See (photo unfiltered and untouched). So smooth and not caked up. Another fav (which I am wearing in this pic) is Rimmel lipliner in Eastend Snob. It's a pinky nude liner and goes perfect under my Benefit Sugarbomb lip gloss. If you haven't tried Benefits lipgloss you should! Not sticky and they smell and taste sooo good. And get that liner too you won't be disappointed. 

Now for my flops. I have two really really disappointing mascaras to review. First, Loreal Double Extend Extensions. A beauty guru I love suggested the primer portion so I thought I would give it a try since Maybelline discontinued my ALL TIME FAVORITE mascara ( how dare you Maybelline). It was a major flop! It did give me length but next to no volume. It made my eyelashes look stick thin and honestly slightly spider leg like. I used it once and only once. Next, I tried Maybelline's Big Eyes Mascara and again SUPER disappointed. I had hoped it would give the length and volume of the Falsies but again I was super disappointed. The brush for your bottom lashes is a huge joke! I have pretty long lashes for the most part and I had the hardest time getting mascara on my bottom lashes. Again used it once and won't use it again. I am currently sampling a Make Up Forever Smoky Extravaganza mascara that I kinda like but don't think it's as good as my XXL pro mascara. 

So there you have it! A few of my current favs and a couple of flops. What is your favorite mascara?