#NOTICETHELOTUS at Target in 2016… Derma e has arrived!

One of my favorite spots to hit up is Target. They have everything a girl could ever want. Am I right?

Rain or shine Target is my place to be.

Top 5 Cruelty-Free Picks from Sephora

North Coast Organics Deodorant Review

October 2015 Favorites

October Favorites: Shea Moisture Intensive Hydration Conditioner, Colourpop Dahlia, Pixie Mink, Revolver Deodorant and Oleum Sample

November is here and you know what that means....October Favorites! So as we transition into the color weather, heres's what I've been enjoying so far. 

Beauty Bite: Smoothie #1

This Valentines Day, why not try something sweet - other than chocolate, of course. How about even healthy? Here's a delicious smoothie recipe that is super yummy!

Current Favorites

I've had the opportunity to try out so many products this month. So here are some of my favorites:

1. Too Faced Chocolate Bar : I got this some time before Christmas and reach for it almost everyday. The colors are so wearable and even when I'm using other eyeshadows, I pull this out because it works so well with different looks and other palettes.

2. Yes to Coconuts Cleansing Wipes: This has a light soothing scent and is effective at removing most of my make up without  irritating my skin. Seems to hydrate my dry skin as well. I keep a pack of these in my desk at work. Very refreshing at the end of the day.

3. Tarte Eyelash Curler: I love how luxe this looks and it works good too! Fits the shape of my eye. I never worry about it pinching and its easy to hold. Just love this. One of the best eyelash curlers I've ever tried.

4. Milani Infinite Liquid Eyeliner: It takes quite some practice to use this product but when you get it down - you will love this eyeliner. It can make it through anything. Its long lasting, waterproof and smudgeproof.

5. Henna Sooq Organic Camelia Oil: I never ventured into lighter oils until recently and I'm so glad I did. I rub a quarter size amount into my ends and it tamed my frizzies without being greasy or weighing it down. Also, the fact that it's organic makes unafraid to apply it on my scalp. I also use this as a facial moisturizer. An effective multitasking product? Automatic favorite :)

6. Bite Beauty Matte Creme Crayon in Glace: This is a medium coverage creamy lip crayon that is so comfortable to wear. Also, so easy to apply since its a twist up and the thin tip really lets you be precise. More of  a satin finish than a matte, though. Loving this so far since it looks natural and is build-able in color.

What are some of your current favorites?

DIY: Avocado Hair Mask

Anyone remember science or chemistry class from school? It always made me feel like I was in Potions class. Potter fans, anyone? I get that same feeling of excitement when I DIY salves, oil-concoctions, masks, or any other of beauty experiment. Needless to say, an afternoon mixing ingredients is just my cup of tea.

Brand Focus: ColourPop

Colourpop Lippie Stix, Lip Pencils, and Eyeshadows

So the last couple of months, the blogosphere has been crawling with reviews, hauls, and hype from Colourpop. Of course, I willing caved the moment I saw their eyeshadows. People were talking of this new texture and I had to just try for myself. While browsing their website, I thought why not try a "lippie stix" or two. When I got my package in the mail, I could not help but place another order. 

Product Review: Tarte Lights, Camera, Flashes™ Statement Mascara

Beauty Zen: Positive Affirmations

Blogging Resolutions for 2015

While browsing instagram, I have frequently come across the quote "If you're not planning for January then you are already behind". In some anxiety-inducing way, that is true. So I've begun to reflecting and came up with five 5 ways I can improve my blog.

Top 5 Cruelty-Free Beauty Products to Battle Winter

With winter here and in full force, the moisture has been literally zapped out of me. My hair, skin, and lips have been sending out SOS and here are some products that have come to my rescue!

Beauty Bite: Green Tea

A favorite part of my evenings is sitting down with a good book and a nice cup of green tea. Green tea has so many health benefits as well as beauty benefits. Getting in 3-5 cups of green tea in a day is great way to take care of your skin and hair from the inside out. Below are top 5 beauty benefits of green tea.

What's in my Bag ?

I'm completely addicted to this phenomenon of sharing what people carry and how they carry it. It's a sneak peak into the life and habits of a person. It says so much about a person as well as the products they keep. So with here's what's in my purse:

What's in my bag

Product Review: Henna Sooq Sweet Mimosa Butter

Henna Sooq Sweet Mimosa Butter

I've been using this product for months now and have been loving it. First off, my hair really likes butters so when I saw this on the Hennasooq's website I was really tempted. Then I read the ingredients and  it was 100% vegan- I had to get it.  It was about $12 which is reasonable. A little bit of this goes a long way.

October Favorites & A Regret

Above: Yes to Coconuts Cooling Lip Oil, DermaNew Calming Gel Masque, Macadamia Natural Oil Deep Repair Hair Masque, and Real Techniques Contouring Brush

Favorites:

I'm terribly sad to see October go. But doing monthly favorites, really makes me appreciate time because it sure does fly. I did get to try out some new products and use more of what I had in my stash. 

Product Review: Red Apple Lipstick Eyeshadow in Champagne and Lipgloss in Cabernet

Hello my lovely people. Today, I have a review of some Red Apple Lipstick products which is a brand based in Texas and is cruelty-free, gluten free and paraben free. Also, according to their site, they do not use any petroleum, animal bits, gluten, soy, dairy, corn, harsh chemicals or GMOs in their products.  Did I mention, they make everything in small batches, so you only receive the freshest products? Its basically everything you want, all rolled up into one. Intrigued? I was. But to find if their products were any good, I reached out to them and they kindly sent me some products to play with.

Au Naturale Journey

As I mentioned in my Going Green Tag, I'm still in the process of moving away from chemical laden products as well as products that test on animals. But I wanted to share some changes that I've made below:

Going Green Tag

DIY: Hair Tonic

DIY: Hair Tonic - Ginger, Peppermint, Tea Tree, Rosemary, Almond oil, Castor oil, and Mahabringraj oil

I've mentioned in my previous posts, that I was having some issues with my hair. So lately, I've been experimenting with a lot of oils and massage techniques. Scalp massages have actually been around for centuries. They help with promoting circulation and supplying nutrients to hair follicles. They are also a great method of relaxation. Seriously.