Is it Worth the Hype? The Beauty Blender

The beauty blender is one of the most hyped up products in the beauty industry. Beauty bloggers, make up artists and youtubers constantly raves about it. It's something that people never stop talking about. I always wondered if it was actually true. When a product gets a ridiculous amount of praise I always wonder if it's too good to be true. It's also pretty pricey so if you're going to spend over $20 on a sponge it better be worth it. 

damp beauty blender (looks like an Easter egg lol)

After months of debating whether or not I should buy one I finally caved. I'm so glad I did. From the first time I tried it I fell in love with this product. It blends my foundation so flawlessly that it doesn't even look like I have make up on. It also made my under eye concealer look amazing. I always used to be worried about looking cakey and not blending my foundation properly but now I don't anymore. I don't think I'll ever go back to using brushes to apply my liquid foundation. It's even better than using your fingers. 

How to use it (in case anyone doesn't know): it's pretty simple, wet the whole sponge, squeeze it to get all the water out, apply foundation on your face or on the sponge, bounce the sponge all over your face to blend it out. 

I know that people may be hesitant to buy it because of the price. If you wear foundation, bb cream or a tinted moisturizer on a daily basis I think it's completely worth it. I love it and I say yes, it's worth the hype. 

Sincerely, JoJo xoxo

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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream

A few weeks ago I was at Sephora and decided to try the First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream. It's specifically designed to hydrate very dry skin and it's good for sensitive skin. I thought it would be good to use on my hands and it really is. This winter has made my skin really dry, especially my hands. I get eczema on my hands only in winter because it's so dry. Most creams including prescribed ones that I've tried don't really work. This one has really helped.This product has become one of my holy grail skincare products. 

Since I started using it my eczema has diminished. This cream is really soothing to my skin. It's unscented but it has a slight medicated scent but if you have really dry skin it works like a charm. It's made with shea butter, colloidal oatmeal, eucalyptus oil and ceramides. It contains no parabens, sulfates, phthalates, and syntetic fragrances or dyes. It can be used all over the body and face. It retails at $15 CAD for the 2.0 oz bottle and $35 CAD for the 6 oz jar. It might be a little pricey but it's worth it. I would definitely recommend this product. I would try other products from First Aid Beauty as well. 

Sincerely, JoJo xoxo 

Is is Worth the Hype? Nivea Lip Butters

The Nivea lip butters have been highly hyped up. I know they were a huge hit in the UK. They launched in Canada and the US probably 2 months ago. 

I was a little skeptical to try it because I don't like the regular Nivea lip balms. My lips are very dry and most lips balms are not moisturizing enough for me. Since the lip butters had so much hype I decided to give this a try. (I also found it on sale.) 

I got the vanilla & macadamia lip butter. The scent is very sweet. When applying the lip butter it feels like you're putting butter on your lips. It goes on clear and makes your lips look glossy. I honestly love this product. It claims that it leaves your lips feeling soft and moisturized. I've been using it everyday for the past month. I was surprised because this is very moisturizing. I apply it before bed and in the morning when I wake up my lips still feel soft. 

This has become my new favorite lip balm. None of my other lip balms I own are as moisturizing as this. I would recommend this to anyone.

Is it worth the hype? Yes. 

Sincerely, JoJo.

25 Random Facts About Me

I've seen this tag going around, I love reading these so here are 25 random facts about me. 

1. I wear glasses to see far like the black board at school and to drive. 

2. I was in music for 4 years in high school and I learned how to play the flute. 

3. I love cooking and baking. 

4. My hair is naturally very curly. I prefer it straight.  

5. I'm Italian Canadian. 

The most recent picture of me.

6. I can speak English, French, Italian and some Spanish. 

7. My obsession with nail polish started when I was 4 years old thanks to my cousin who is 10 years older than me. She used to paint my nails and introduced me to the 

wonderful world of cosmetics. 

8. I know it's cliché to say this but New York City is my favorite place in the world. I can't wait to go back.

9. I am a Christian. God gives me strength to get through each day.

10. I love singing. 

All I need is a book ... and occasionally my glasses.

11. I have an unhealthy obsession with tumblr. 

12. I love it when I find my favorite song lyrics in Bible verses because I love the 'I see what you did there' feeling. 

13. I'm an only child. 

14. Once I'm obsessed with a song I constantly listen to it on repeat. That song is currently Hide Your Love Away - Anthem Lights. Everything about it is perfection.

15. I love to laugh. I love it when people make me laugh and I love making people laugh. 

My favorite photo from my trip to New York last year.

16. I used to be very shy and sometimes I still am but my friends have helped me break out of my shell. 

17. I love taking picture.

18. I get hooked on every TV show that I watch. My current favorties are Pretty Little Liars, Bunheads, Suits, Switched at Birth, Hart of Dixie and The Carrie Diaries. I will always love 7th Heaven, Gilmore Girls, One Tree Hill and Gossip Girl. 

19. My favorite movie is Grease. It's been my favorite movie since I was 11. My friends and I used to watch it all the time. 

20. I'm currently studying to become a teacher. I want to make a difference in someone's life. 

In Italy when I was 4 years old.

21. I LOVE The Lizzie Bennet Diaries.

22. I wish that one day I'll be able to own a pair of Christian Louboutins. 

23. I desperately want a dog. 

24. My cousin Megan is my favorite person in the world. I don't get to see her often because she doesn't live near me, but when we see each other it's like we were never apart. Even though she's 6 years younger than me we truly are a brunette and a blonde with an inseparable bond.

25. I'd rather stay in and read a book than go out. I love reading and getting lost in the world of a book. When I really get into a book I'll read through it very quickly. I'm the type of person who will either fly through a book and read it in a few days (sometimes one day) or read a few pages at a time and it takes forever to finish it. I don't even think I have one specific favorite book because I love so many of them. 

NOTD: Revlon Girly

Revlon Girly is a pinky lavender based glitter polish with different sizes of purple, pink and rose gold glitter. 

I've layered it over Essie fiji just to make the base look more pink. I have 2 coats of Essie fiji and one coat of Revlon Girly. 

I love Revlon glitter polishes because they look similar to the Deborah Lippmann glitter polishes for a fraction of the cost.