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April 22, 2013 By Ricci 11 Comments

New Beauty Products

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I don’t know about you but I am somewhat of a product junkie.

I am also brand loyal and when I find a product I love I will continue to use it forever. Or until something better comes along. I have done posts on what I use for skincare and makeup on the daily. This post will just be covering items I have fallen in love with recently.

I have been wanting a good set of hot rollers for the longest time. My hair holds curl really well and I usually wind up looking like Shirley Temple when I roll my hair so when I found some John Frieda 2″ rollers at Ulta I was in LOVE!!! I also had a 20% off coupon…ya’ll know I never buy things full price right?

I love these because they make my hair bouncy and full of volume. They are not meant to curl your hair and the only bad reviews I read on these rollers were that they didn’t curl. Yes, I research everything including hot rollers before I buy.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE them!! It is soooo much quicker than straightening!!

Next up is Olay Fresh Effects! I saw a lot of people get this in their Influenster Vox Box and have heard nothing but good things about it so I had to try it for myself!

I am in LOVE!! My face has been breaking out lately (thank you hormones) and I have needed a really good exfoliator. This “brush” (is that what you call it???) works wonders for my face!! My face feels so smooth after!!

I did break out a day or three after I first used it but I’m chalking that up to working all of the yucky stuff out of my pores. It’s super smooth and blemish free now and it’s been a week.

My next find was actually given to me by the sweet Rebekah in a gift I won from her Friday Night Trivia on Twitter! It is the Benefit Bad Gal Lash mascara.

Now I am a mascara fiend!! I am obsessed with finding the perfect mascara. I don’t like it clumpy, I have to have a big brush, and I want it to work! This mascara will be a keeper! This is a sample but the brush is HUGE and it goes on super smooth!

Next up is something I have actually had for a while but just never tried. I am bad about that…LOL! I got this free in a Clinique gift with purchase and am LOVING it!!

This is the Clinique All About Eyes De-Puffing Serum. It comes in a squeeze tube with a roller ball and I have been using it at night after I wash my face and it feels amazing!!! Some people will tell you to use it in the morning to de-puff after sleeping but I like to use it before bed. Personal choice.

I am also loving this ELF Shimmering Facial Whip. I actually found this on Pinterest and after reading how much everyone loved it I had to buy it!

Know what I love best about ELF products? The price. This tube of shimmer powder was only $1. I’m sorry but you just can’t beat that. I have been using this on my upper eyelid (right next to my eyebrow) for a highlighting effect. You can also use it on your cheeks or anywhere on your face. Great product!!

I am addicted to smell good lotion and again Rebekah is aiding in my obsessions with this gift.

It’s the Bath and Body Works Apple Blossom Citrus body ltion from the new summer collection. YUMMY!! I love BBW lotions because they go on so smooth and the fragrance lasts all day.

I guess that’a all I have for you for now. Hope you have found something new to try and I hope my reviews have helped.

This is NOT a compensated post. I either bought all of these items myself or got them in a gift. These are my honest opinions.

Are there any products you have tried recently that you loved??

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Hi! I'm Ricci and let me be the first to welcome you to Ricci Alexis, my lifestyle and beauty blog! I am a 36 year old single lady and am currently living in central Arkansas. My current obsessions include my dog Sophie, McDonald's frappes, the smell of DryBar hair products, the Royal Family, anything leopard print and celebrity gossip. Read More…

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  1. Erin @ Keep Calm and Sparkle says

    April 22, 2013 at 3:21 pm

    I have tried to use curlers for volume but this girl just can’t figure out how to use them! LMAO!!

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  2. Ashley from The Kitchen-Sink Chronicles says

    April 22, 2013 at 4:35 pm

    I swear by Fresh Effects… I use the entire line and I’ve been foundation free for three weeks!

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  3. Ronda says

    April 22, 2013 at 4:38 pm

    Benefit mascara is the best. Love it

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  4. Kari says

    April 22, 2013 at 8:39 pm

    I love, love, love Benefit Bad Gal Lash!! It’s one of the staples in my beauty arsenal. I’ve been wanting to try Olay Fresh Effects, so maybe that will appear in my basket during my next Target trip!

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  5. Rebekah @ All That Glitters says

    April 22, 2013 at 11:01 pm

    ok that clinique de-puffing stuff is SO wonderful! i LOVE how it feels cool & calming when you put it on!!! & i’ve even ventured out and used my clinique face wash with the olay fresh effects brush & it’s amazing! my face has been breaking out a lot more & feels oily…i wonder why??

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  6. Micah says

    April 23, 2013 at 2:10 am

    Those curlers look like a great tool. I wonder if I could figure out how to use them …

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  7. Amber says

    April 23, 2013 at 4:02 am

    Ooooh I love most of these, and the ones I don’t know about I now definitely want to try! I’ve been looking for a good set of hot rollers.. must find these!

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  8. Ashleigh says

    April 23, 2013 at 6:16 pm

    I love elf shimmering & BB :) Glad you do too :)

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  9. Amanda says

    April 24, 2013 at 8:07 am

    I was actually thinking of doing a similar post. But I love Elf. I don’t pay a lot for makeup so I’m glad it’s cheap & works well!!

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  10. Amy @ Living n Learning says

    April 28, 2013 at 6:35 pm

    I just starting looking into E.L.F. products thanks to the blogging world and you’re right, you can’t beat the price! Thanks for sharing your latest finds!

    Reply

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Ricci is a 39 year old digital content creator from central Arkansas. She is passionate about skincare, travel, reading, and being an advocate for women's health issues. She is dog mom to Sophie, cat mom to Rooster and Poppy and an aunt to 10 amazing kiddos. riccialexis83@gmail.com

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