Thursday, March 28, 2013

March Favorites

Well March is almost over, crazy! So I can't believe there still aren't any real cherry blossom sightings around here! This post is supposed to be my march "beauty" favorites, but it's apparently all about the hair this month!

March Favorites

1.  Clear Scalp and Hair Therapy Shampoo and Conditioner. I've been using this for color treated hair and I absolutely love it! I really think my hair is more manageable and shinier! I occassionally suffer from dry scalp, especially in the winter, and I'll tell y'all I haven't had any issues since I started with Clear. But it doesn't make me overly oily either. Loving it!

2. Maybelline the Rocket Volum' Express Mascara. I picked this up a few weeks ago and I'm absolutely thrilled. While I wish it lengthened a little more, the density it provides is great, without being overly clumpy. *I have the shortest eyelashes of anyone I've ever met... so length is a constant problem.

3. Ojon Reparative Serum- I got a nice little sample of this serum in a birchbox a few months back and it's fabulous. I've been growing my hair out for the last year or so, and the ends were starting to look a little brittle. Put a teeny tiny bit of this serum on the ends and they look good as new. It's on the pricy side, but I haven't found anything quite like it.

4. TRESemme Tres Two Hair Spray. My lifelong favorite hairspray hands down. I absolutely love this stuff, and as a southern girl who loves volume this stuff is a godsend.  Don't buy anything but level 4, and the aerosol is my fav. (Sorry environment--- I promise to save you, but I can't give this stuff up).

5. Philosophy eternal grace perfume. I have loved another scent in this line, amazing grace, forever. But I was at TJ Maxx this weekend and spotted a 4 oz bottle of this stuff for $20 bucks. (Normally it would cost $90+) so I went ahead and grabbed it. I'm so glad I did because this is my new go-to and will be for years to come. Like most philosophy scents its very clean and feminine. It does have a few citrus notes and is ever so lightly floral. I think its a perfect balance for daytime. Another plus with this brand, more than any of my other perfumes, I feel like the staying power is fantastic.

I'm also loving the natural shadow smokey palette I received to review from BA STAR.


Included in this palette are three satin powders that have great staying power. Then there are two fabulous glitter gels. The products are geared towards cheerleaders and competitive dancers, but I'm not going to lie, I kind of loved the glitter!

plus, BA Star is nice enough to offer Blue Dog Belle readers a 50% discount to get this and any other palette from their site.  Just put in "BBSMOKY" at checkout, then let me know what you think!


So let me know, what have you been loving this spring so far?

*Note the smokey palette was supplied to me free of charge. All opinions voice here are always my own. 

21 comments:

Tamara said...

One of my co-workers was just talking about the cherry blossoms in DC and how they haven't officially bloomed yet - the cold needs to get up and GO! I am LOVING that Clear shampoo, too!

SMD @ lifeaccordingtosteph said...

I love finds like that at TJ Maxx.

I am in the market for a new shampoo, I might need to check that out.

Leslie said...

That's an awesome find at TJ Maxx! I really want to get some philosophy fragrances, everyone always raves about them!

Allyssa said...

I love that mascara! I recently bought a tube to try out and so far I'm really liking it!

Unknown said...

I saw that perfume at TJ and wondered about it-- did you see the set of 7 for about $25? I was soooo tempted to pick it up but then I remembered I currently have about 10 bottles of perfume open at home. Um, who needs that much perfume at one time? Oh, let me know about this weekend!

Anonymous said...

Going to have to check out the Clear shampoo- I'm always looking for good ones for color treated hair!

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Shannon said...

I tend to like Maybelline Mascaras over Covergirl ones for drugstore mascaras. I think I'll have to pick it up now. Also, this is a great graphic.

Heather Bien said...

I need a new mascara - I will definitely have to try this one out!

Jayme @ Her Late Night Cravings said...

Great faves! We love that Philosophy perfume! And Ojon makes some fantastic products!

Jayme & Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings

Niki {Glossy Blonde} said...

I love the Ojon serum and I'm going to have to try the Maybeline mascara - I am a total mascara addict! I was so happy to hear that we're sisters!!!

Jessica Manning-Garner said...

I've been wondering about that shampoo. How does it smell? I'm big into smell good shampoo. Also, great find at the Maxx! Now I'm going to be on the hunt for it at our store!

Jen said...

I am in need of new mascara, can't wait to try this one. :)

P!nky said...

Love the Clear shampoo/condition line, so awesome

Because Shanna Said So said...

Oooooo, I have not smelled the eternal grace one...just the amazing grace scent. I need to check this out!!

Alyssa said...

I love the smell of Grace. Two of my best friends wear it, and it always reminds me of them!

Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

I think my lashes may be shorter than yours!:) I'll have to try that mascara!! And I love TreSemme hairspray.
xoAmy
www.dreamingincashmere.com

tara said...

that tresemme hairspray keeps my bangs perfectly in place all day every day! love it!

Leslie said...

I love the Clear shampoo & conditioner!! One of my favorites ever!

Anonymous said...

I bought the Clear shampoo after reading this post and I hope Jessica Manning-Garner will read this...IT SMELLS SO GOOD! The scent hasn't faded off all day and I keep getting whiffs of it that are just delightful! My scalp feels amazing too! Moisturized and healthy, but at all oily!

Thanks for the rec, BDB!!!

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