Esteè Lauder Doublewear vs Tarte Foundation {Review}

Hi everyone! Today's post is a bit different from my usual again! After two years of using the same foundation, I finally switched it up. I was never a believer in high-end makeup, until I noticed that Estee Lauder was doing a Lilly Pulitzer gift (and you all know I could NOT pass that up). I decided to try Estee's foundation to get my gift, considering that would probably be the only thing I would get my money's worth out of. 

I could not believe how well it worked, I was seriously amazed! I never believed that there was huge difference between your typical drug store makeup, and the high end. I just assumed you were paying for the name, and BOY was I WRONG! While I loved my Estee, I decided to give Tarte a try after getting color matched at my local Ulta. The lady who color matched me at Ulta proceeded to tell me that my Estee foundation was actually quite a few shades dark than my actual skin, I became so used to it and never seemed to notice. 

While it's only been a few days since I have switched, I can already see a huge difference in my skin. Tarte doesn't have any harsh chemicals in it like Estee does, which is great for your skin. Estee was also an absolute pain to get off, I had to literally scrub my face (harshly) for it to come off, Tarte has been the complete opposite. Tarte's coverage is just about the same as Estee, it lasts me through a long day of classes. It's taking me a while to get used to the shade difference, I really am growing to love Tarte. My skin already feels and looks so much healthier! If that is what you are looking for in a foundation, I would definitely recommend Tarte.

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Friday Five!

Happy Friday everyone! This summer is flying by, but I couldn't be happier that it's finally the weekend. It has been one crazy and hectic week. Here are a few things I have been loving lately:

one // Botched 

I cannot believe how addicted I have gotten to this show. Being a Real Housewives addict, I had to give it a try seeing as both of the doctors are OC & Beverly Hills (well, former) husbands! I definitely didn't think it'd become a favorite of mine whatsoever, but I can't get enough of it. If you're squeamish like myself, you may have to flip the channel a few times here and there but that has yet to pull me away from me. If you haven't given it a chance yet, I definitely would recommend it!! Watch it Sundays at 10PM on E!

two // Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Mascara

This is hands down my holy grail mascara. I've never been to pay for high-end makeup, but I received this as in a Lilly Pulitzer Gift bag and I fell in love. This almost never clumps or dries out, it's absolutely worth the $27 (or something like that) a bottle! I highly recommend to definitely give it a try!

three // J.Crew Baseball Sweater

I picked up this beauty for $14 the other week during J.Crew's big Clear the Clearance Sale, and I have never been so obsessed with a sweater before. I've worn it at least four times in the last week (oops), it's so comfortable I don't want to take it off. It's extremely soft and cozy, I ordered it a size up so it would have an oversized fit. I cannot get enough!!

four // Essie Mod Square

This is definitely one of my favorite colors, it's all I've been wearing lately! I get tons of compliments whenever I wear it too. Essie's formula doesn't seem to have good consistency, but I'm so impressed with this color! Definitely recommend it!

five // Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

The holy grail of all sales. If you haven't checked out this sale... RUN, don't walk, to your nearest Nordstrom store or check it out at Nordstrom's website NOW. There are some great deals going on, and prices go up August 4th, so go grab these steals while you can! I have quite a few things on my list that I'll hopefully be getting my hands on in a few days (crossing my fingers they still have everything I want)!

What are some things you're loving this week?

  

Batiste Dry Shampoo: Review

                  

Hello lovelies!! I'm back, I haven't left the blogging world yet! It has been one crazy week. I started studying for the LSAT (finally) and also began to get cases together for Moot Court this year. It's depressing  to think that another school year is creeping upon quickly *sad face*. Anywho, if you all remember from my haul post a few weeks ago, I picked up Batiste Dry Shampoo from TJ Maxx! My L'Oreal Dry Shampoo had finally run out and unfortunately it was discontinued so I was on the hunt for new dry shampoo! If your hair is anything like mine, you can't seem to go a day without washing it before it gets greasy. I've heard people rave about the Batiste line, and it was reasonably priced, $5.99 at TJ Maxx and I believe its original price is still under $10, which I didn't think was bad. I'm extremely hesitant to buy expensive hair products in fear of it not working exceptionally better than other brands that are much more reasonable. 

So I decided to give it a try! I'm definitely jumping aboard the Batiste bandwagon train because it works great! The other dry shampoo's I have tried haven't had the greatest smell, but this one (Blush) smells amazing! I have always had trouble getting rid of the white residue with other brands, but with a little bit of rubbing and brushing, it comes right out! And then, voila! Clean hair! It also gives my hair volume and body, where with other dry shampoo's, it just felt left my hair flat. I would absolutely recommend trying this out!!

Thanks for reading! Let me know what you think of the Batiste line!