Sugar Cubes

So as you can probably tell I have a tiny obsession with mason jars and putting everything I make in them. This time I made single use body exfoliators in cube shape. I also may have an obsession with exfoliating ... What can I say I like to glow. There is not too much special about this minus the coconut oil , which is a holy grail product for me. Its simple and easy!
Recipe:
8 oz Shea Butter Soap (it comes in a giant hunk at the craft store)
1/3 cup Coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
20 drops sweet almond oil
2 cups granulated sugar

Microwave the soap for roughly 1 min mixing half way through. Mix in the coconut oil it should melt in, then add the almond oil and vanilla extract. Next quickly mix in the sugar , being that the soap will soon set. Pack this into a mold of your choice ( I used an ice cube tray). Then simply let it set until solid isn. I say isn because these are fairly soft when done because they are meant to be crushed up in the shower, so be carful when removing form the mold and when packaging.
Let me know if you try this !
Allyson

DIY Body scrub

Recipe:
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup coconut oil
Juice of 1 lemon

Simply mix all of the ingredients together and bam! It leaves you with a wonderfully moisturized skin. Honey is a natural antibacterial (to combat body acne)  , full of antioxidants (to fight aging), really moisturizing (to help glow) and helps unclog pores. Lemon is brightening for the skin to help provide an even tone. Coconut oil is simply a rich moisturized to keep skin from drying out. Then the sugars are to provide 2 different grains of exfoliation. All thrown together clean the skin and help prep for tanning and lotion to get that beautiful summer glow that we all look for. Try it out and let me know how it works for you !
Allyson

Coconut Oil

This is my new little secret shhh. Lol Jk I'm sharing this with the internet. Everything about coconut oil is pretty awesome. Its ridiculously moisturizing to say the least and can get us in tip top shape for the summer.
1)Use it as lotion
2) Deep conditioner for hair
3)Makeup remover
4) To get Victoria's Secret model-esque looking legs
5) To actually cook with , its a good for your insides too
6) As a shaving cream
7) DIY exfoliator mixed with a little sugar
Now my personal favorite is number 1. I use it almost everyday to moisturize after showering. My legs are dry patch free and looking summer ready. I attribute this almost solely to this right here. If you can see the dent in this jar that Ive only had for 2 weeks. I use this for all of the above, and a little goes a long way though. You may smell a little like coconuts (only in the best way though), I really don't mind. The best part this jar was only 5 dollars. So save some cash and look (and smell) great !
Allyson

Happy Sunday

Just wanted to post this great song! Hope you are having a great weekend wherever you are !

Better Than Sex ?

The answer is maybe. 

Its fat bristles and curves , could make some girls ... well you know the rest haha. This mascara actually does what it claims , well maybe not 1,944% more volume but.... I defiantly see more volume, definition, and length. Personally I have short, stubby, straight lashes that refuse to curl all day.  This mascara holds curl all day ( even throughout the night if I fall asleep in it shhhhhh). Now on to the packaging. Unlike some Too faced products this is sleek and classy. Also its surprisingly heavy , made out of real metal maybe? Fancy huh. The product itself isn't too dry nor too wet, its easy to build up with minimal clumping. The brush is something magical it coats perfectly and doesn't clump without poking me.  This mascara is priced at the 23$ mark, not terrible but still not great. Is it worth it ? If you have similar lashes to mine then yes , 13 more dollars is not that bad to get amazing lashes. Overall a thumbs up from this girl !

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Signing off ,

Allyson

Welcome!

Hello! 

I have had this blog apparently since 2006 , hahaha because today is my first post. I decided to just tell you guys a little about my self, before diving into the world of beauty. 

I am a senior in college and currently a psychology major (insert all wise cracks here, this was my third choice *school is hard*). I have a sick obsession with makeup, football, science and youtube. Here I guess I can combine all these into one fun sandwich. I have a younger sister and brother , from two slightly crazy parents. Thankfully they accept me for who I am and my crazy obsessions. Also I have lately been into getting free stuff and coupons. Also crafting so lots of DIY coming your way. Yes my spirt animal is a middle aged housewife. I guess thats most of it, look forward to chatting to everyone!

Signing off ,

Allyson