Friday, October 14, 2016

Let's Get Tech-y | Shoptagr

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As a beauty blogger, it's safe to say I've always got shopping on my mind. I'm constantly putting things in various online carts to eventually come back to and buy (emphasis on eventually). Which is why I'm a huge fan of Shoptagr - a site that allows you to save and track all your favorite products in one place - and notifies you when they go on sale! 


Got a second? That's all you need to download Shoptagr to your internet browser as an extension and start saving money! When you see something you'd like to save, click the Shoptagr icon from your internet bookmarks (usually in the right hand corner), confirm your sizes, colors, discount level, which list from your Shoptagr account you'd like to put it on, etc. and you're good to go! This then gets saved to your Shoptagr account so you can view your items from your phone, tablet, desktop, wherever! Below I'll show you a step-by-step on how to save a product to your list:
  • Shoptagr lets you save products from over 800+ stores! I chose Sephora (because obvs) and wanted to save the Anastasia Beverly Hills Master Palette by Mario to my wish list. After downloading the Shoptagr extension, I clicked on the green "S" icon in the right hand corner of my internet browser which popped up the box you see above. 

  • Here, I can pick what price change I want to be notified of and which list I'd like to put it on. If you're saving clothing, it'll ask you what size, color, etc. Once you click "save it", it'll automatically save to your wish list which you can view anywhere. Shoptagr will then immediately notify you if your product goes on sale (down to the specific size and color you chose) as well as notify you if your product is back in stock so you never miss out on saving some moola! I mean, how awesome would this be for those Black Friday deals? 
  • Here's a few products on my current wish list! Can you tell I'm coveting the latest holiday releases? Everything you've saved will be on this page. As you can see in the left hand column, you can create your own lists as well as see which products you've fulfilled (bought). Here, you can even send your wish list to a certain someone, y'know, if they need some hints for upcoming holidays ;) 

If you're like me and usually use your phone for most of your online shopping, you can use Shoptagr on there as well as its available for Androids and iPhones. Simply download the Shoptagr app, enable it as a bookmark option and get to savin'. It will notify you via text when there's a sale or if something when back in stock on any of the products you've saved!

Do you use apps/extensions to save money? Which ones are your favorite?

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Friday, October 07, 2016

LUSH Herbalism, Jersey Bounce, Boom!, Pumice Power & The Plumps | Review

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Doesn't that title sound like a crazy superhero team, right? Hahaha. LUSH products, heros - basically the same thing since they both save the day *insert cheesy wink here*. Today, I'm sharing some new goodies from LUSH - and you're definitely going to want to scoop these babies up! Let's check 'em out!


  • Pumice Power ($4.50) - I'll be honest. My feet have seen better days. For most of the summer, they're either in flip flops or I'm barefoot so needless to say, they're in dire need of TLC come fall. This pumice is exactly what the doctor ordered! The scent is nice and citrus-y from from the orange oil infused into it.  I get it all nice and sudsy in the shower and then exfoliate my feet with it for soft, rejuvenated skin. I also have used this on my arms with similar softening results! 
  • Jersey Bounce ($9.95) - I cannot get enough of this shampoo! It's my absolute favorite right now. You only need the smallest amount to lather up your whole head. I have pretty long hair and used about a half dollar sized amount! Jersey Bounce contains a crazy mix of sea salt (for texture and volume), linseed decoction (for softening) and honey and organic free-range eggs (for extra softening and conditioning). My hair always feels squeaky clean after using this without feeling dried out. I love it!
  • Herbalism ($15.95) - While this cleanser is more suited for oily/troubled skin, I have normal/slightly dry skin and still had great results. It contains kaolin clay and rice bran (to soak up any excess oil), rosemary, nettle and chamomile (to tone) and chlorophyllyn extracted from alfalfa plants to balance out the oils on your skin. Clearly, it has a lot of ingredients to keep the oil at bay but even with my normal skin, I noticed it left my skin feeling soft and just left everything feel nice and tight. It didn't dry me out at all.
  • The Plumps ($17.95) - Is it a conditioner? Is it a texturizer? It's a mix of both! The Plumps contains sea salt and honey to get that hair high AND soft. It also has this yummy cedarwood scent that sticks around for awhile after you get out of the shower. This + Jersey Bounce = a match made in heaven! 
  • Boom! Toothy Tabs ($9.95) - Lastly, we have these babies which are so new to me! I had no clue they made toothpaste in a tab form but I love the idea of it! Pop one of these in your mouth, chew and then grab a toothbrush to brush it around and rinse. The toothy tabs is a mix of charcoal, gunpowder tea, chili powder and black pepper with a cola flavor! 
What are your absolute favorites from LUSH? 
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Saturday, October 01, 2016

Garnier Fructis Grow Strong Shampoo + Conditioner | Review

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Let's talk affordable hair care, shall we? Last week, I shared a great mid-range priced shampoo/conditioner set but if you're looking for something more affordable and more accessible, I have a great set for you!


I'm talking about the all-new Garnier Fructis Grow Strong Shampoo and Conditioner! Something that'll make my hair stronger AND healthier? Yes please! It couldn't have come at a better time as my hair is at its absolute thinnest right now since giving birth (thanks, hormones!). The Garnier Fructis Grow contains active fruit concentrate and ceramide to strengthen your hair as it grows which is just what this mama needs!


I've talked about this before but as usual, I used the conditioner first, just on my ends and let it soak in and then washed it out. Then I went in with the shampoo, which lathers really nicely, and let that sit while I did other things and then washed it out. The first thing I noticed was my hair felt squeaky clean instead of that weird filmy, smooth feeling that some shampoos give. You know the feeling. The one where you just know when your hair dries it's going to be SO oily. Not the case with these!

Since using this, I've noticed my hair has felt healthier and the breakage on my hair has slightly lessened. Not huge changes but enough for me to be like, "Oh hey. I didn't lose half my hair down the drain today." I've been a huge fan of Garnier for a long time now so I kind of figured I'd be a fan of this. And, because you guys know I'm obsessed with yummy-smelling things, this fruity-scented set (maybe watermelon?) totally passes the scent test! 

Make sure to check out Garnier Fructis' Grow Strong Shampoo and Conditioner in Rite Aid's BeautyX campaign this month. Rite Aid will be sharing this fall's hottest trends, tips, tricks and of course, insane deals! Head to your local Rite Aid and visit a beauty advisor for in-store demos or find all the details at RiteAid.com/Beauty starting 9/25!

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