Everyday Loose Curls Using Nume Magic Wand

We meet at last! My Nume Magic Wand came in the mail today and I couldn't be more happy. My old curling wand died on me so what a relieve it was for this to finally come. My hair has been a MESS without it.  I tried to for the first time and I love it thus far. It's lighter than my old wand and it gets even hotter (goes up to 450 F). 

I got a 32 mm black. It comes in several different sizes and colors..

Sizes: 19mm, 25 mm, and 32mm

Colors: Black, Deep Fuscia, Blue, Purple, Pink, and Turquoise. 

I use my curling wand literally everyday. It makes my life so much easier as a mommy. I can do my hair in 10 minutes by using a bigger barrel, which is why I went for the 32mm. Using a bigger barrel helps achieve looser wave/curl.

 If you use different wands for different occasions or not sure what wand your looking for, I recommend the Nume LUSTRUM set. It comes with five interchangeable wands so you can achieve different looks any day of the week. 

Click here to go the website and don't forget to use code NUME55 for 55% off!!

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Real Technique Brushes - WORTH THE HYPE?

Retails at $17.99 for each set
$8.99 + for individual brushes (Ulta)
Can also be found on Amazon (shh! it's cheaper.. click the link to be directed to the site)

About this product

(via the realtechniques website)

• Synthetic bristles are ultra plush and smoother than the hair you'll find in other brushes. Since taklon is synthetic, it's 100% cruelty-free. The soft fibers help create a flawless, high-definition finish in any type of light – from sunlight to harsh indoor lighting.
• The color-coded system corresponds to the key steps of makeup application so you can create aflawless base, enhanced eyes, and the perfect finishlike a pro.
• Each brush head is hand-cut to the perfect shape, allowing for precise application from dense coverage to a soft, delicate finish.
• The collection is suitable for a wide range of products and every makeup need – from powders, creams, and liquids to mineral makeup, highlighter, and shimmer.
• Brush names on the handles make for easy reference when creating your favorite look.

What I like about it..

They're amazingly soft and give my face a flawless finish. 

Any cons..

I wish they were sets that included ALL of their brushes. For example, a set for all of the face brushes, and a set for all of the eye brushes. I also wish they had a bigger selection of eye brushes. There's not too many. Seems like the main focus was face brushes when these were made. 

Would I Repurchase?

I loved the Real Technique sets sooooo much that I bought MORE of their brushes. I was so surprised of the quality of these brushes especially because they're so affordable. They're very soft and they leave a flawless finish on my face. 100% satisfied and recommend these to anyone looking for good quality brushes that's not gonna break your pockets.

Products Included in the Line:
(click links to purchase via amazon)
Core Collection
Starter Kit (eyes)
Duo Fiber Collection
Miracle Complexion Sponge
Expert Face Brush * my favorite for foundation
Blush Brush
Powder Brush *a must have
Stippling Brush
Setting Brush
Foundation Brush
Kabuki
Silicone Eye Liner
Lash/Brow Gromer

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White Gel Nail Polish Stains?

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It's been about 3 weeks since I last got my nails done and I already broke two so I was MORE than ready to get them done. If you seen my last post (click here) then you can see how long my nails were. When they're that long, they break much easier and it gets annoying doing anything with your nails. Also, my white gel nail polish started to stain! Never knew that was possible but I asked my nail tech and she said just use some acetone and the stains will come off. Who would have known? lol

Anyway, about my new nails.. I'm moving soon so I knew it would be more practical to get short nails and the color... I've been so in love with this color for years! That coral/salmon color is my absolute favorite color in the world. It's a combo of pink and orange. I guess you can say it's my "go-to" nail color.

Infinity Sterling Silver ring from Piercing Pagoda $24.99

February Glam Bag

This month I've been a little bit busy and haven't been able to see any sneak peaks on Facebook or check my glam room so I was soooo happy when the first thing I pulled out of my bag was a box of eyelashes. Overall I'm happy with this months glam bag, here's a list of what I've got.

J. Catt - Eye Lashes

ZOYA - Nail Polish

POP Beauty - Plump Pout Mini

Tini Beauty - Cordial Cream Eye Shadow (I thought this was lip gloss at first LOL)

skyn ICELAND - Fresh Start Mud Mask

If you get IPSY's glam, what your favorite product this month? To sign up, click here.

Previous IPSY Posts:

January Glam Bag

December Glam Bag

1 Year With Ipsy

Mani Time!

With Valentine's Day coming up, I wanted to some how work hearts in my mani so I got my middle finger in the shape of a heart with glitter outlining it! I kept it somewhat simple on my other nails by keeping them solid with all white and gold! If you love it, PIN it on Pinterest. 

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IS IT WORTH THE HYPE - BENEFIT POREFESSIONAL

There's so many products on YouTube that beauty gurus RAVE about.. but I wonder is it all that serious? Do they really like it or are they talking about it because the company gave it to them for free? I can watch five different Youtuber's videos and they'll all talk about the SAME products over and over again. So.. with #isitworththehype I will give MY personal opinion on a product to see if it's really worth the hype.

Benefit Cosmetics "The POREfessional"

Retails at $30 for .75 oz (Sephora)

What is it?

Face primer that minimizes the appearance of pores.

If you don't know what pores are, they are little openings in your skin that look like holes.

What does the product claim to do?

According to Benefit..

"Quickly minimize the appearance of pores & fine lines for smoother-than-smooth skin! Apply this silky, lightweight balm alone, under or over makeup. Translucent, oil-free formula complements all skintones and helps makeup stay put. Contains a Vitamin E derivative, known to protect skin from free radicals."

What I like about it..

I love the texture, my skin feel so soft and silky after I apply POREfesional and it does what it says, makes my pores appear smaller. 

Any cons..

None here.

Would I repurchase?

This is actually a sample from a make up subscription called IPSY (for more info on IPSY, click here).. I've always seen this product talked about on YouTube but honestly, I never wanted to pay THIRTY dollars for it. I got this product in one of my glam bags and I'm so happy I've finally been able to try it for myself. One of the reasons why I absolutely love IPSY is because I always get products I wouldn't try myself or I get products that are just too expensive to "test" out. Ok enough, YES, as soon as my travel size is empty.. I'm going to officially purchase this product.

If you have tried Benefits POREfessional, what do you think of this product?

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Having Fun With Lipstick!

Posted from my Instagram account @hellocrisst.. I had some fun playing with different colors lipsticks. I took these pictures while filming my DIY lip scrub video (see post here)

Nude Lips - wear this at least 5 days out of the week - LOVE

MAC//MYTH

Dark Purple Lips

Wet N Wild//908C 

 Bare Minerals Marvelous Moxi Gloss from one of my IPSY glam bags (last year)

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