Review: Younique Uplift Eye Serum

I grew up with a mother who started me on eye creams and serums very early.

She always explained how important it was to take care of your skin, at any age, and how it was never too early to begin an anti-aging routine.  I remember thinking at first how silly it was, that I was using cleansers, scrubs, moisturizers, eye creams and sunscreens every day but after I turned 21 I realized how fortunate I was to have that instilled in me because because not only do I have very few fine lines (if any) but I don't have any crow's feet or puffiness around my eyes.  Thanks, mom, for making me use these products so early!

One thing I despise about eye creams is they are gooey.  Truly gooey.  They are usually thick, abnormally wet and take forever for your skin to absorb them, if your skin can even absorb all that goo.  I've always tired to go the serum route but they, too, are unusually thick and don't seem to soak in to the skin.

I knew as soon as I saw that Younique made an eye serum, I was going to HAVE to try it.  Not only is it the texture and feel of an oil (as a true serum should be) but it's almost 100% natural AND doesn't have that weird smell that most eye creams/serums do.

The dropper is by far the best tool to use for this rather runny serum.  (Remember, runny is GOOD for a serum).  And a little goes a long way with this product.  I literally use a dime-size amount distributed between both eyes.  A little patting around the whole eye and it literally absorbs within seconds.

I have only been using this product for a few short days and I can already say that it's dynamite.  I mean it has everything I want from an eye serum: no smell, no stickiness, no gooeyness AND it actually absorbs into my skin.

If you are on the hunt for a great eye serum, you have to try this one.  Honestly, you won't be disappointed.

You can buy it here by following the link:
https://www.youniqueproducts.com/ChristinaMuir/products/landing


     

Washing Your Face: A How-To

After having washed my face for years and years, you'd think I'd be a pro now,

After reading this how-to guide, though, I'm feeling slightly uneducated in the washing my face game....ha.  This handy little guide provides all the details to ensure you are getting your face squeaky clean and making your pores glow.

Enjoy, ladies, and happy Monday!

  

DIY Beauty Fridays: Homemade Lavender Foot Soak

Photo courtesy of Spa Around the World

I knew when I got pregnant that I would most likely be sick, nauseous and very tired.  And I have been all of these, though less so now as I move into my second trimester.

Instead, i'm now dealing with sore feet.  All the time!

Today for example.  I am sitting at my desk working away, wearing my favorite brown boots and stretching my feet underneath my desk.  I don't know if I stretched my foot the wrong or am just falling apart BUT my right foot cracked in the most hideous way and I am now completely swollen.

Now, you are probably saying that this has nothing to do with being pregnant however, this weird muscle cramp snap thing has never occurred before so yes, I am blaming little bean for this...ha.

On that note, I see a much needed luxurious foot soak in my future....

Lavender Foot Soak 

You will need:
4-5 liters of water
A few drops of lavender essential oil
1/4 cup epsom salt

Boil the water and, once boiled, let it cool down to a comfortable temperature for your tootsies.  Add the lavender and salt, stirring gently.  Put your feet in the mixture and enjoy!

Nothing makes me feel better than a foot soak.  Especially after a long, hard week at both work and the gym.  Enjoy, ladies, and Happy Friday!

   

The Dreaded Eyeliner: Explained

My eyeliner on a good day....ha

I get asked about eyeliner, a lot.

Honestly, more than you would think.  I wonder if people think that I'm a MASTER at putting it on because I have a beauty blog.  I'm lucky, though, as I have almond shaped eyes and really big eyes to boot.  This makes me able to smudge eyeliner around the outside corner of my eyes, put a lot of tight liner on, a lot of mascara and call it a smoky eye.

But honestly, perfectly placed eyeliner is a talent I've yet to master.  I am definitely much better than I used to be and do get asked to do smoky eyes on most of my friends but it does take practice.  And a lot of practice at that.

Here's a quick eyeliner guide providing you with an easy look at how to place eyeliner on your eye based on what will look good on your eye shape.

Remember, don't get discouraged and PRACTICE makes perfect.

What eyeliner style is your favorite?  How long did it take you to master?

  

So Many Things to Tell You All.....

This past year has been one of the best for me.  

Not only did my husband and I get to backpack Southeast Asia for 3 months BUT we are now expecting a baby.  Yes, friends, I am 13 weeks pregnant!

I'm scared, excited, exhausted, ecstatic and overwhelmed all at the same time.  However, you will also notice that I haven't posted a pic of myself yet....and there are a few reasons for this: One, I feel big, already; two, my skin is rather bad and three, I have JUST begun to feel less nauseous so not quite ready for the camera.  However, I am on the mend and will post as soon as I "pop".

My other news is that I am now selling an amazing makeup brand called Younique.  Now, I will not be bombarding the blog with info about the brand BUT will say that Younique has the best mascara and eye liner I have EVER used and you all know I have tried a lot of these products.  If you do have some time, and are looking for some new products, check out my site and do some shopping.  You will not regret it.

https://www.youniqueproducts.com/ChristinaMuir

So, you have now been filled in to the exciting things in my life.  Can't wait to see what the next few months will bring!