25 Facts about Me

Hey Dolls!
I have been the administrator of The Makeup Junkie since January. So, naturally I get a few questions on random facts about me. Which is why today's going to be 25 random facts about me. So, let's jump into it.
1. My favorite foods are pizza and sushi.
2. My favorite colors are pink and green.
3. Audrey Hepburn is my idol. She was so gorgeous and she was very giving.
4. I love zebra print.
5. I am afraid of dogs.
6. I like to make tape relief sculptures.
7. My style is very laid back. I would wear yoga pants and a sweatshirt over a dressier outfit any day.
8. I love Elmo.
9. Reeses,  sour patch kids, and pickles are my weakness.
10. Fall is my favorite season.
11. I love to watch crime shows. Deadly Women is one of my favorite crime shows.
12. I am fairly short. I am only 5'1.
13. My favorite ice cream favorites are cookies and cream and mint chocolate chip.
14. I am an online shopping junkie.
15. My favorite animal is a turtle.
16. There is a local grocery store near me that sells a death by chocolate cake. And it is my favorite cake.
17. When I was younger I wanted to be an accountant.
18. I don't like when people stand behind me. It makes me so uncomfortable.
19.  I love to shop.
20. A goal I have is to make my own makeup line.
21. I once had a pet turtle named Mr.Turtle.
22. I already know what kind of wedding cake I will have although I am not in a relationship of any sort.
23. The number 23 is my lucky number.
24. My Mom and my Brother are my best friend's.
25. I use to be into science. In school elementary school I thought I could be a scientist. 

That's all Folks!

That was 25 random facts about me. I hope that you Dolls enjoyed this post. If you have any questions leave them in the comments section below. If you would like to contact me please refer to the 'follow me' page above. Remember to share this blog with family and friends. Thank you for stopping by the makeup junkie. Your support means the world to me. I hope you have a splendid week!
-The Makeup Junkie

August Un-favorites

Hey Dolls!

Today's post is going to be a little different from my other monthly favorites. This is going to be my monthly un-favorites post. Which is all of the products I did not like this month. I really wanted to do this because, posts like this help people decide whether to purchase something. (Similar to my favorites.) I will give alternatives to each product after I explain why I didn't not enjoy said product. Because this post is of un-favorites I want you guys to know I am not trying to be a "negative Nancy". I am just trying to give you guys some information. So, with all that said I hope you guys like this type of post. Let's jump into it!

1. Fantasia IC Hair Polisher Olive Styling Gel: This is by far the most drying hair gel I have ever used. My hair gets super crunchy and flaky when I use this gel. If you are in the market for a good hair gel I recommend Eco Styler Professional Olive Oil Styling Gel.
2. Maybelline Expert Eyes 100% oil free eye makeup remover: This product does not remove any of my eye makeup once so ever. I did a full review on this product if you want to know my detailed thoughts on this product. I would recommend olive oil or baby oil instead. (Even if you have oily skin.) Just remove your make with the oil and continue on with a face wash of your choice.
3.  CVS night-time makeup remover cleansing cloths: I am not a fan of these wipes at all. 1. They have a weird scent that does not vibe well with my nose. 2. It takes 2-3 wipes to clean all of the makeup off my face and it still isn't all gone. 3. They are suppose to be gentle but, they actually burn my eyes. I suggest as an alternative Neutrogena's regular makeup remover wipes. They definitely get off all of my makeup. When these wipes are completely used up I will purchase the Neutrogena makeup remover wipes.
4. Crest Complete Fluoride Toothpaste: This toothpaste did absolutely nothing. My teeth did not feel clean with this toothpaste nor did my breath smell fresh. I personally am really into having good oral health which is why I couldn't vibe with this toothpaste. I recommend Aquafresh Extreme Clean toothpaste instead. I have a full review on this toothpaste. I suggest you check it out for a detailed review on the Aquafresh.   

That's all folks!

I did not have a lot of un-favorites this month. Which is great. I hope you all found this to post to be helpful. If you have questions or comments please feel free to leave them below. If you would like to contact me refer to the 'follow me' page above. Remember to share this post. Thank you for stopping by the makeup junkie. Your support means the world. I hope you have a wonderful week!
-The Makeup Junkie

DISCLAIMER: All opinions given were my own. I was not paid to make this post. I am not affiliated with any of the companies mentioned.

Review: Aquafresh Extreme Clean Toothpaste

Hey Dolls!

I am sure we have all seen that toothpaste commercial with the people who had their tooth paste switched out with the Aquafresh Extreme Clean toothpaste. Well, I like many others got suck into the claims of the toothpaste. So, a couple of weeks ago I picked it up and tested it out. I have been using it in conjunction with my little brother and I figured it would a good idea to share my thoughts with on this toothpaste with you guys. Which is why today's post will be a review on the Aquafresh Extreme toothpaste. I will give a brief overview of the product, the pros and cons, and my final thoughts of the product. So, without further a do let's jump into it!

Let's begin with an overview.

This is a toothpaste which claims to deep clean the teeth. It says it has micro-active foam which goes into hard to reach areas of the mouth, fights bad breath, and rinses clean. It retails for $5.00 at Target. It is available anywhere toothpaste is sold. (I.E. Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, etc.)

Now my pros.

• Leaves teeth feeling clean.
• Breath is minty for a while after brushing.
• Foams in mouth immediately.

Onto my cons.

•  NONE!

Lastly my thoughts on the product.

This toothpaste is awesome! It leave the teeth squeaky clean and the breath minty fresh. I never have to worry about awkward stall breath at any point in the day. It gently cleans. My brother often complains about peeling of his "mouth" skin with other toothpastes. However he does not with this toothpaste. I highly recommend this product to everyone!

That's all folks!

That was my review on Aquafresh Extreme Clean toothpaste. I hope you found this post helpful. If have a comment, remember to leave it in the comment section below. If you would like to contact me refer to the 'follow me' page above. There you will find my contact information. Remember to share this with your friends and family. Thank you for stopping by the makeup junkie. I hope you have a blessed week!
-The Makeup Junkie

Links:

• Aquafresh Extreme Clean Toothpaste: Available at the drugstore.

DISCLAIMER: All opinions given were my own. I was not paid to make a blog post on this topic.  I am not affiliated with Aquafresh.

Review: Alpha Hydrox Foaming Face Wash

Hey Dolls!

My skin is ridiculously oily. Which is why I am always in the market for a good clarifying cleanser. (A clarifying cleanser is a cleanser that deep cleans the skin and removes all oils and impurities from the skin.) A few weeks back I was "window shopping" on Amazon and I can across Alpha Hydrox Foaming Face Wash. This product definitely intrigued me. Of course window shopping did not work... I bought the face wash and have been testing it out for a couple of weeks. Now, that I have a feel for the product I figured it would be a good idea to share my thoughts on this with you Dolls. Which is why today's post will be a review on the Alpha Hydrox Foaming Face Wash. I will give a brief overview on the product, the pros and cons, and my final thoughts. So, let's jump into it!

Let's begin with a brief product overview.

The Alpha Hydrox Foaming Face Wash is a clarifying cleanser for the face. It claims  to be soap free, oil free, fragrance free, and great for all skin types. It says it gently cleanses skin without stripping it of its moisture, safely and effectively removes eye makeup, will not irritate the skin, will not leave a residue, and leaves the skin feeling soft and fresh. The face wash comes in white bottle that contains 6 FL. OZ. of product. It retails for at least $7.99 and at most $14.50 on amazon.com. (I purchased it for $8.53 on amazon.com)

Now my pros.

• Does not have an over whelming scent.
• Rinses off clean.
• Does not dry out my skin.
• Does not irritate my eyes or skin.
• Removes all of my makeup.
• Great for daily use.
• Deep cleans well.

Onto my cons.

• Doesn't reduce the amount of oil my skin produces.

Lastly my thoughts on the product.
I really enjoyed this product because it was super inexpensive, gentle on my skin, and prefect for deep cleaning. It really helped my skin absorb my serum, skin treatments and, moisturizer. It has not caused any breakouts on my skin. In fact I have not had any breakout since I began using this product. I highly recommend it to all of you Dolls.

That's all folks!
That was my review on the Alpha Hydrox Foaming Face Wash. I hope you found it helpful. If you have any comments or questions please leave them below. I will gladly answer them. If you would like to contact me refer to the 'follow me' page above. There you will find all of the platforms to contact me on. Remember to share this with family and friends. Thank you for stopping by the makeup junkie! I hope you all have an amazing week!
-The Makeup Junkie

Links:

• The Face Wash: http://www.amazon.com/Alpha-Hydrox-Foaming-Face-Wash/dp/B000052YM4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408337745&sr=8-1&keywords=alpha+hydrox+foaming+face+wash

DISCLAIMER: All opinions given were my own. I am not affiliated with Amazon or Alpha Hydrox. I was not paid to make a blog post on this topic.

Review: Maybelline Expert Eyes Eye Makeup Remover

Hey Dolls!

Removing eye makeup can be a pain in the butt. So, when I saw Maybelline Expert Eyes Eye Makeup Remover I became intrigued. I have been using it for about a two months and I feel as though I should let you Dolls know if it lives up to its claims. Which is why today's post is going to be a review of the product. This post will consist of a basic product overview of the product, pros and cons, and my final thoughts on the product. So, without further a do let's jump into it!


Let's begin with a brief product overview.

Maybelline Expert Eyes Eye Makeup Remover comes in two forms, the oil-free version for washable eye makeup and a moisturizing version for waterproof eye makeup. I use the oil-free version. It claims to gently remove washable mascara without leaving an oily residue. It says that it is fragrance free,  safe for sensitive eyes, and it's hypoallergenic. The product comes in a clear plastic bottle that holds 2.3 FL. OZ. This product retails for $4.65. It is available anywhere Maybelline products are sold. (I.E. Walgreens, CVS, etc.)

Now my Pros.

•  It does not sting my eyes.
• It's affordable.

Onto the Cons.

• It does not easily remove my eye makeup.

Finally my thoughts on the product.

I do not like this eye makeup remover because, it takes a long time to remove washable eye makeup. I have to tug and rub to remove makeup. Which makes my eyes irritated.  Therefore the Maybelline Expert Eyes 100% oil free Eye Makeup Remover in my opinion is not something I would recommend.

That's all folks!

That was my review on the Maybelline Expert Eyes 100% oil free eye makeup remover. I hope you all enjoyed this post. If you have questions or comments feel free to leave them in the comments section below. If you would like to contact me refer to the 'follow me' page above. There is where you will find all of the ways you can get in contact with me. Remember to share this page with friends and family. Thank you for stopping by the makeup junkie. I hope you all have a great week!
-The Makeup Junkie

Links:

• Moisturizing Eye Makeup Remover:  http://www.maybelline.com/Products/brushes-accessories/Removers/expert-eyes-moisturizing-eye-makeup-remover.aspx
• Oil -free Eye Makeup Remover:  http://www.maybelline.com/Products/brushes-accessories/Removers/expert-eyes-100-oil-free-eye-makeup-remover.aspx

DISCLAIMER: All opinions given are my own. I was not paid to make a blog post on this topic. I am not affiliated with Maybelline.

DIY Hot Oil Treatment

Hey Dolls!

Shiny, healthy, soft, manageable hair is every girls dream. Sadly, salt water, humidity, heat, and chemicals can make gorgeous hair hard to achieve. To remedy hair damage the use of oils is great. However going to the salon or buy a hair oil treatment can be expensive. So, I have a DIY hot oil
treatment to share with you Dolls. This treatment will help restore body and shine to your damaged locks. So, without further a do let's jump into it!

What you will need...

1. Coconut Oil (try for raw, solid, organic coconut oil.)
2. Olive Oil (try for organic olive oil.)
3. A comb
4. A bottle or container
5. A bowl 
6. Peppermint or Tea Tree essential oil
7. A heating method. (Either the microwave or the stove.)
8. A spoon

The instructions...

1. Add a 1/3 cup of coconut oil to a microwave safe bowl and melt it.
2. Once the coconut oil is melted add 2 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil to the bowl.
3. Then add 4 or more drops of peppermint or tea tree oil to the bowl.
4. Mix the mixture thoroughly.
5. Then put the mixture in a container that it can be stored in.
6. Once it is in the container microwave it once again. Try not to make it too hot.

How to use the Treatment...

1. Wash your hair thoroughly.
2. Then use your regular conditioner.
3. Once the conditioner is washed out heat up the treatment for 30 seconds or so. (Make sure it isn't too hot.)
4. Even distribute the product in the hair.
5. Once the oil is in the hair wrap the hair up. (You can use a plastic bag or a plastic shower cap.)
6. Leave the treatment in for as long as possible. Don not wash it about for at least 15 minutes. For best results use a hooded hair dryer.
7. Once the oil has penetrated rinsed it out with cool water.
8. Then take a wide tooth comb and comb out the hair gently. Start at the ends and work your way up.
9. After the hair is detangled take an old t-shirt or a silk or micro-fiber cloth and gently pat the hair dry.
10. Then apply any other products you apply to the hair.

That's all folks!

That was my DIY Hot Oil Treatment! This treatment is great for dry, damaged hair because the coconut oil and olive oil restore shine, add moisture, seal the hair cuticles, and detangle the hair and the peppermint or tea tree oil add a tingling sensation that promotes blood flow to the hair follicles. Extra blood flow equals more hair growth. This treatment can be used 2x a week. (Overuse can make the hair greasy and hair to work with.) And this mask can be preserve in a cabinet along with all your other hair products. I really hope you Dolls try it out because it is amazing!

I hope you all found this blog post helpful! If you have any questions leave them in the comments section below. If you would like to contact me refer to the 'follow me' page above. There is where all of my contact information is located. Remember to share this blog with your family and friends. Thank you for stopping by the makeup junkie. I hope you have a great week!
-The Makeup Junkie

DISCLAIMER: All tips/opinions given were my own. I was not paid to make a post on this topic.