July Beauty Favorites: Part 1

I'm excited to tell you guys all about my current fave beauty must-haves!  I'll be sharing Part 2 later this summer so stay tuned.

 

1.  When Sheet Masks - These babies are expensive ($7 a piece) but worth it IMO.  I've tried 2 out of 5 (Makeup Base and 10:00 PM), and I'm obsessed to say the least.  The former prepares your skin, giving it an even tone and supple look.  I recommend using it for special occasions because your skin will look AMAZING - I'm talkin' serious glow factor.  It contains hyaluronic acid and ginseng extracts to keep skin healthy and collagen + peptides to improve elasticity.  

The latter is obviously used at night.  When your skin's feeling AND looking a bit "eh", use this to rejuvenate and restore.  Like the MB mask above, this product contains hyaloronic acid and ginseng extracts, but instead of peptides, it contains watermelon extract to improve elasticity.  Both masks are individually packaged and contain ONE soft sheet mask.  Each mask is made from coconut juice and is infused with a light, non-greasy, non-sticky serum.  It's formulated without paragons, sulfates, or phthalates, and the product's vegan & gluten-free.  

I know it's pricy, but if you're looking spoil yourself one night, definitely try this out!  I promise you'll love the results.  Put this baby on for 30 min and see serious results.  Your face will feel like a baby's bum, ha!

2.  Emjoi's Micro-Pedi - I've always had issues with my feet.  They're super tough and gross-looking so I have to take special care of them.  I usually exfoliate with pumice in the shower, but I don't think I can go back to that because Emjoi's Micro-Pedi is a serious upgrade - thank you for sending me this item to review.  My feet now look AND feel great!  

This baby was introduced just a few years ago, and it's already sold millions on QVC worldwide.  This handy tool requires two AA batteries and features a unique micro mineral roller that spins 30 times a second to painlessly break up, buff, and remove dry, rough, hardened skin from the soles of the feet in the matter of minutes.  It's the ONLY motorized callous remover to have the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance.  Make sure you guys pick one up STAT!  They're available HERE for $39.95 + free same day shipping.  

3.  Covergirl's Intensify Me! Liquid Liner - OMG! I'm in LOVE with this liquid liner.  I used to ONLY use Stila's liner ($20), but I'm on team CG now.  For $8.99, you can get a product that works JUST as well.  It gives you the control of a pencil with the intensity of a liquid liner for defined eyes. The tip is paddle-shaped so you can execute two lines: thick vs. thin.  It glides on mad smoothly and dries quickly so you don't need to worry about smudging. 

What beauty products are you guys using nowadays? Do any of y'all have recs? I always love trying new things so make sure to reach out!

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Trend Report: Platform Sandals

Every girl loves to wear heels, and adding even just a few extra inches can transform an outfit from blah to glam. However, high heels are insanely hard to walk in; nobody wants to walk through the city in them or stumble all over themselves at the beach. Luckily, there's a new way to get those few extra inches while still maintaining your ability walk: platform shoes!

This winter, we saw a ton of them; creepers were all the rage, ankle boots grew higher, and people were sporting sneaker wedges everywhere! That trend's translating into summer wear beautifully with platform sandals. Everywhere from Target to Miu Miu is coming up with new designs. There are so many different ways to wear this trend as you can see from above. Tan and cork platforms look amazing with funky outfits whereas black creepers complement grungier outfits perfectly. White strappy platforms look super cute with girly ensembles, but they're casual enough to go with an everyday leggings-sweatshirt combo.

Here are some fab platform options for you guys to browse:

Let us know how you wear this look! Post a picture of you in your platform boots on Instagram with the hashtag #sensiblestylista so we can check it out and possibly feature you!

Written by Zoe Luiz