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My Everyday Basics...

Today I thought I would change things up a bit and show you my everyday can't live without basics. I am addicted to each and every product and the second I run low; panic immediately sets in and I run out to purchase more.  These products are...in a sense...my favorites.  

1.  Elta MD UV Physical Facial Sunscreen- I worked long and hard over the past couple of months to get rid of the sunspots I had on my face and now I don't go a day without this SPF 41 sunscreen.  It has mineral UV protection provided by zinc oxide and titanium dioxide and it's sightly tinted so you can see if you missed a spot.  My dermatologist recommended it so you know it's good stuff!

2.  The Body Shop Almond Body Butter- This stuff smells.so.good! It's really creamy and perfect for this time of year and contains cocoa butter which is a great moisturizer. You really can't go wrong with any of the body butter scents...they are all amazing. 

3.  Michael Todd Blue Green Algae Antibacterial Toner- I have to give credit to one of my fav beauty bloggers, Alexandrea Garza, for getting me hooked on this line.  I am already on my second bottle of this toner and I have been using it about six months. It aids in the treatment and prevention of problem skin and I use it every night after I wash my face before bed.

4.  Orgins Checks and Balances Face Wash- This has been my #1 face wash for years now.  It gets really frothy, which I love, because I feel like it's actually working.  My skin feels super clean afterwards and not tight like some cleansers that I have used previously.

5.  Younique Divine Moisturizer- My newest addition to my everyday basics is this moisturizer.  Since I sell Younique I figured I needed to try this skincare product and I sort of fell in love.  It makes my skin feel great and soaks into the skin in a matter of minutes and it is not greasy.

6.  NYX Green Tea Blotting Paper- I have 2 sets of these with me at all times in my purse.  I don't know if it's because I am addicted to using these or I actually need them throughout the day but I love them.  These NYX papers have Green Tea extract to rejuvenate skin and keep my face looking matte and fresh when I use them.

7.  Garnier Skin Renew Anti-Puff Eye Roller- An item I originally bought as a hangover cure for my eyes and now I use it right after the shower daily.  It has a cool tingle factor and reduces puffiness whether you stayed out and had one too many drinks, tossed and turned all night or just need to diminish dark circles.

8.  Chapstick Dual-Ended Hydration Lock- My lips get soooo chapped this time of year so I constantly have chapstick in my car, by my bed, at my work, etc.  This dual-ended chapstick has a day side with SPF and a night side with oil and natural butters to replenish your lips while you sleep.  

9.  The Body Shop Coconut Body Milk- I got this as a gift from a co-worker and use it multiple times a day.  It smells like fresh coconuts and makes my hands feel oh-so-soft.  I love the mini version to tote around in my purse.  

The Links I Am Loving- Holiday Edition

Image from LittleMissMomma.com 

I always love scrolling through other bloggers "link love" posts and I have found so many cool Christmas ideas recently on new-to-me blogs and blogs I follow daily so I thought I would share.  

• Everyone is posting their decorated Christmas trees all over social media right now- better make sure you are photographing it correctly. 

•  It is officially party season whoop whoop! Holiday beauty tips in the color of the season  

• Puppy Chow is so addictive...try Peppermint Bark Puppy Chow for a seasonal twist on a favorite dessert

• Short on funds this holiday season? Check out these DIY Christmas in a Tin ideas 

• If you do most of your holiday shopping online like I do, check out the best holiday shopping apps that Jessica put together

• Keeping the romance alive during the hustle and bustle of Christmas is tough. Twelve date ideas should do the trick.  

• Cranberry Pear Christmas Sangria- enough said     

Younique Giveaway!

I recently got a overflow of Younique beauty products in stock and thought a wonderful way to thank YOU for viewing my own little space was to host another giveaway! I am giving away a Younique lip gloss of your choice as well as a Younique mineral pigment eye shadow.  

 I am thankful for each and every one of you for checking out my blog...if you have been a avid reader for months/years or just recently discovered my blog...thank you from the bottom of my heart for stopping by.  

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Lip Gloss Set of 3 GIVEAWAY

I will get everyone obsessed with Younique beauty products...one product at a time!  If you missed the 3D Fiber Lash Mascara giveaway you can still purchase the mascara off of my website here.  

Enter to win a Lucrative Lip Gloss Set of THREE of your favorite colors using the Rafflecopter below! 

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3D Fiber Lashes Giveaway

I cannot get enough of this mascara!  I am giving one lucky reader a chance to experience this "magic mascara" for themselves.  Enter using the Rafflecopter below and good luck!  

If you just can't wait click here to order your own 3D Fiber Lash mascara.

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3D Fiber Lash Mascara

I was introduced to 3D Fiber Lash Mascara by Younique exactly one month ago and it has changed my life! It is a two step process combining Transplanting Gel and Natural Fibers to give you the illusion of false eyelashes.  People have asked me when I have been out running errands if I have eyelash extensions on.  This mascara IS NO JOKE!  

It is super easy to apply and comes off with eye makeup remover and it is so much cheaper than falsies or extensions.  If you have not tried this magic mascara- give it a go...it will easily become your new favorite beauty product!

To purchase the 3D Fiber Lash mascara click here and if you are interested in doing a giveaway of your own or hosting a Facebook party please contact me at afashionfixation@yahoo.com.

Pineapple Papaya Skin Smoother

 Pineapple Papaya Skin Smoother for the face, body and feet

1 ripe papaya

1 teaspoon papaya seeds

1 cup pineapple

1 tablespoon raw organic honey

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Put all of the ingredients into the Blendtec Twister Vessel and blend until smooth. It takes a powerful blender like Blendtec to pulverize the papaya seeds into powder like particles that gently yet thoroughly exfoliate the skin. This skin smoother contains enzymes and physical particles for maximum exfoliation, to smooth, brighten and even out skin tone. If your skin is easily sensitized or sensitive use the Organic Oatmeal Cleansing Exfoliator.

This is an ideal skin smoother for the face, body and feet.

Apply to dampened facial skin and gently massage all over the face for about 30 seconds, paying special attention to the t-zone area of the face. Leave on the skin for 5 to 10 minutes and then rinse. Apply your favorite moisturizer.

For the body, step into your shower and apply all over the body paying special attention to areas where the skin is dryer and or thicker, like the elbows and knees. Vigorously massage the thighs, buttocks and back of the arms to exfoliate thoroughly and stimulate blood circulation. Finish with your favorite body cream.

For the feet, apply onto feet and wrap with saran wrap and cover each foot with a hand towel for 10- 15 minutes. Remove saran wrap, massage feet well and rinse off. Complete with your favorite foot cream.

Thanks so much to Nina Curtis for providing this recipe for the blog!

***Nina Curtis, a beauty expert with Blendtec, has developed recipes—both edible and topical—that are perfect for healthy skin.***

The Hand Smoother

The Hand Smoother

           

Ever notice how people ask your age and then look at your hands? Well you don’t have to

give it away. During different seasons our overall skin condition can look and feel drier and our

hands tend to suffer the most.  Gentle hand exfoliation is great to do on a regular basis to improve skin texture, tone and smoothness.  Follow with your favorite hand cream.

Ingredients~

4oz. ground almonds or almond meal

4 tsp almond oil

4tsp lemon juice

1 ½-2 oz organic goat milk yogurt

           

Put all of the ingredients into the Blendtec Twister Vessel (or your own blender) and blend until smooth, to a thick consistency. Use about the size of a walnut and rub over both hands as if you were using soap, for one to two minutes, rinse off and apply hand cream….Voila!

Store remaining product in a glass container, label and keep in the refrigerator up to two weeks. Use daily or two to three times a week depending on skin condition.

Thanks so much to Nina Curtis for providing this recipe for the blog!

***Nina Curtis, a beauty expert with Blendtec, has developed recipes—both edible and topical—that are perfect for healthy skin.***

Organic Oatmeal Cleaning Exfoliator

Organic Oatmeal Cleansing Exfoliator

Gentle exfoliation is a great to remove built up dead skin cells and stimulate circulation which will leave your skin smooth and vibrant.

Using organic steel cut oatmeal, blend ½ cup of the oatmeal in the Blendtec Twister Vessel until it becomes flourlike.  Combine equal parts water to create a thick paste or use the guide below to customize the appropriate recipe for your specific skin condition.

Customize: with approximately equal parts to make a thick paste.

 Normal Skin~ mix with water or rose, chamomile or peppermint tea infusion

Oily Skin~ mix with goat milk yogurt and a ¼ teaspoon organic lemon juice

Dry Skin~ mix with raw, organic honey

Sensitive Skin~ mix with a ripe banana

Massage this oatmeal paste gently onto your skin, using upward and outward motions. Leave for five to ten minutes, rinse with tepid water, pat gently

Thanks so much to Nina Curtis for providing this recipe for the blog!

***Nina Curtis, a beauty expert with Blendtec, has developed recipes—both edible and topical—that are perfect for healthy skin.***