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This giveaway is closed, and the winner has been contacted (CONGRATULATIONS, JULIE!!!), but check back next Saturday for another giveaway.
Good morning, sassy pants! At some point between 2 and 3 a.m. I decided that it was absolutely necessary that I get a mani/pedi this morning before the baby shower, so I’m currently downing some decaf green tea and shoveling a whole wheat English Muffin into my face so that I am able to get this important task done and, yes, it feels extremely important.
I don’t know if it’s just pregnancy hormones, but I’ve been getting fixated on things lately. I just really want mint green nails…
So, today’s giveaway: $50 for Sephora. I know you can handle it. 🙂 It’s really easy to enter. All you have to do is leave a comment down below.
Good luck, and have a great weekend. Heck, you never know when you’re gonna win. Check this out: Stephanie won the big $250 mystery makeup giveaway (which ended up being worth more than $600, she says in a whisper).
@karenmbb I'm overwhelmed by your generosity. Thank you for the amazing mystery prize. pic.twitter.com/dpqDlmQmVU
— Stephanie Oefinger (@Stephanie_W_O) January 30, 2016
OK, talk to you soon. Your tabby nephew says “mrow!”
- One (1) Sephora eGift card containing $50 sent to the winner by email (international readers, you may opt to receive $50 sent by PayPal instead).
- Enter by leaving a comment below.
- Open to U.S. and international readers.
- You must be 18 or older to enter (or otherwise an adult based on your local laws).
- Your comment can be about anything at all, but here are some ideas if you’re stuck:
- Best nail polish remover?
- Do you wear sunscreen in winter?
- Your favorite fancy coffee drink?
- When was the last time you went to the zoo?
- How adventurous are you with your hair?
- Do you double cleanse?
- One entry per person.
- You must use a valid email address to win.
- The giveaway ends on Monday, February 1, 2016 at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time). 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
I recently adopted a new skincare routine and I LOVE it and I want to tell everyone.:) For one thing, I found a (strangely unknown) AHA/BHA serum called Serious Serum, which is straight-up changing the texture of my skin! I also discovered No Bleeding Lips, a clear lip pencil so I’ve been having lots of fun with lip color!
Thanks for doing the giveaway!
I’m not very adventurous with my hair at all. My hair is stuck in the 80’s…although I no longer use Aqua-Net!
I do double cleanse! Usually on a day where I’ve worn makeup, otherwise I just skip the cleansing oil.
Not adventurous with my hair! I’ve cut it short a couple times beforem but unfortunately, it doesn’t suit my hair time. Regrettable decision. I am planning on coloring my hair soon though! I am thinking balayage!
A caramel macchiato from Starbucks – both hot and cold are delicious!
The best nail polish remover is pure acetone. It removes everything, even glitter! I mitigate the dryness by washing and moisturizing my hands immediately after.
My hair is naturally curly, so the rare times are straighten it are as adventurous as it gets.
Do I wear sunscreen in winter? You bet! I have so many things wrong with my body, that sometimes it feels like at least blocking the sun from my skin is something I can control – so I do. Even though we have UV indices of 0 most of the winter, I’m wearing sunscreen. Still trying to find my perfect sunscreen though.
I love the great information you provide, thank you 🙂
I actually just started wearing sunscreen daily, but yes, I wear it in the winter. Also, I love mint green nails! Good choice 🙂
My fancy coffee is a Skinny Vanilla Latte! It’s the only coffee drink I can handle! Also, I would love to be a little more adventurous with my hair. I love my color and I wouldn’t change it for the world. But the shape?? Not happy right now. I’m in serious need of a haircut… Maybe I’ll cut a couple of inches.. Love your blog!
I use to be pretty adventurous with my hair color, I’ve had it brown, black, blue, purple, as well as fire engine red.
I make my own espresso every morning and and a splash of nice hot milk. Not really a name for it but it sure is good! My old Krups steam espresso maker is over 15 years old and still goin’ strong! They don’t make ’em like that anymore!
$50 Sephora giftcard? Count me in!!! Always something I think I need there??. Love their big selection of cosmetics❤️❤️❤️
I bought the Dior Glowing Pink Highlighter today and I’m soooo happy about this buy! It was quite difficult to find it in my country, I can’t wait to use it but it’s almost too beautiful to touch 😀
Greetings and lots of love <3 from Germany 🙂
I’m still looking for an amazing nail polish remover that gets nail polish off quickly! Looking forward to seeing some suggestions.
I just discovered MAC’s Paint Pot from this website. It is awesome!
I wear sunscreen all year because it’s better to be safe than sorry. I will normally wear SPF 30 in the winter opposed to the Spring & Summer that I will wear SPF 50 during the day.
I always, always wear sunscreen. My skin is prone to hyper pigmentation so sunscreen is essential. My sunscreen is from Missha, I prefer the sunscreens from Asia, they have better consistency and textures 🙂
Gingerbread latte from Starbucks or a Sugar Cookie latte from Tim Hortons. Unfortunately both are seasonal. 🙁
Hi karen, hope you are having a great weekend. Hope you are feeling okay pregnancy wise 🙂 My hair is naturally wavy so sometimes when it’s wet I will put product in it to curl or wavy it out some more, or I will just straighten it.
Favorite coffee drink is currently an almond milk flat white. Yum! Ever since I spent a lot of time in Vienna, I’ve been looking for a barista who knows how to make a Wiener Melange but I have not found anyone so far who even knows what it is. It’s basically a Viennese latte — but BETTER. Also, I’ve been meaning to try a “Cortado,” which is equal parts espresso and steamed milk, so that you can actually taste the espresso (which is what I’m after).
Hope you had a great time “in” the shower! 😉
I hope you have an amazing and memorable time today, Karen!
A chai latte is as fancy as I get in the coffee department. Otherwise, just regular hot or iced coffee!
I actually just started wearing a daytime moisturizer with sunscreen in it because I walk around my campus a lot!
Ooh! Thanks for this chance! I’m a drip coffee girl, all the way (boring?) 😉
BTW, I’m never sure where to check where the winners are. Do I come back to the original post on Monday?
Thank you!!
I really like nail polish wipes.
Ahhhh, I hope the baby shower is wonderful!
I’m a devotee to Caroline Hirons’ skincare knowledge, so of course I double cleanse. It doesn’t make sense to just remove your makeup and not wash your face … Like, you’ve had all that junk on your face all day, don’t you want to make sure it’s all off? Ugh, just thinking about not double cleansing makes me feel so dirty.
I’m currently using The Face Shop’s Rice Water Light Cleansing Oil as my first cleanse, and Anthony’s (formerly Anthony Logistics For Men) Glycolic Cleanser as the second – the whole ritual makes my face feel clean and soft but still hydrated.
Mint green nails sound fabulous!
Hi ! I have to say I LUV coffee, my favorite coffee comes from three places: Philz in they Bay Area, Tupelo’s from Sacramento, and a Midwest fav, Caribou coffee. The most exotic is from Indonesia called Kopi Luwak, and it’s a bit wierd but it’s coffee beans that’s been pooped out of civet cats. It’s weird and seemingly nasty oh but the coffee is SOOoo good.
I double cleanse when I remember to. Really does a fantastic job though!
I actually don’t double cleanse. I’m just too lazy! Surprisingly I haven’t seen any significant breakouts, so maybe I should consider myself lucky :p
I currently have blue, purple, and turquoise highlights in my naturally black hair, so I guess I’m pretty adventurous!
I love the Target up & up polish remover dip-it. It even gets glitter or sparkles off.
Can’t believe it’s already February…
Do you wear sunscreen in winter?
I use too when I was Europa
I use sunscreen every day now even is in the rainy season over here
the downside of sunscreen is one my dogs wants to lick it , I have to walk away from her, so she won’t lick it the same with steam cream and my
natural papaya deo
Do you double cleanse?
sometimes but my way first natural soap then natural witch hazel
Have an amazing, fun baby shower, and show us some pics of that mint green you are sporting! Ooo hair…ugh. I live between London and Chicago. London neve stops raining, so I truly can’t fight the frizz. A complete stranger asked me yeterday out of nowhere, “what will you go we it frizzy head of yours? You need a professional to straighten that.”
WHAAAAAAATTTT?! I sweetly replied I should get a tutor to help me with unsolicited advice, turned away and criEd the rest of the day!! The head of frizz has much more attention and manageability in Chicago! Ohhhh, home sweet home! Karen, have the best day ever!!! I hope you are pampered, and that you and BG are spoiled rotton!
Typi: ” what will you do with that frizzy head of yours?”
Yes, I wear sunscreen and sunglasses in the winter. The reflection of the sun off the snow isn’t something to mess with.
I double cleanse lately but only because I’m using a cleansing oil recently and use it to remove makeup so I like to wash my face again after.
The last time I went to the zoo was last May, but not to see the animals. As a school teacher, my district had a meeting there to inform us about the different educational programs the zoo offers. It looks like my class will be going there in a few months and I can’t wait.
With my fluorescent white skin I wear sunblock 365 days of the year and long sleeves for most of it. There is a reason I really dislike summer.
Ooh! Mint green nails! Please post a pic of that mani/pedi when you have a chance. Of course, I would love to see the baby shower shower of gifts, too! Getting so excited for you, baby girl will soon be here!
I always double cleanse, I like to make sure all makeup comes off!
How adventurous are you with your hair? Not at all, unless someone else does it for me.
I have had the flu for over a week and all Ive done is snuggle with my cat! Not so bad, right?
I love a good PSL!
Zoya’s Remove+ is the BEST polish remover!!
I’m not adventurous with my hair at all. I’ve had the same style for years!
I wish I was more adventurous with my hair. I have no idea how to style it other than wearing it down or in a plain ponytail.
I think that “Extra strength remover” by Sally Hansen is the best nail polish remover! 🙂
Fun fact, I don’t drink coffee ever. I feel like the only one on earth that doesn’t lol.
I do double cleanse!
Best nail polish remover is Formula X Delete, hands down! 🙂
I am pretty adventurous with my hair, but I try to limit my new styles/color to about once a year. I am growing it out right now and looking to lighten it up around springtime.
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 at gmail dot com
I am completely boring with my hair.
I went to the zoo last summer with my friend and her 2 year old. It was an adventure but we had a ton of laughs. Now he says I’m his friend and not hers.
I double cleanse very infrequently. If I’m too exhausted, which is very often, I try to at least wash my face.
The Ulta brand nail polish remover works great and is a great price!
Hi Karen, my answer to two questions:
1. yes I double cleanse: first I use Dermalogica “Preclense” which is an oil that takes off all your make up. I really like the smell.
2. My favorite coffee drink is Mexican coffee. I tasted it one time at a restaurant and I think they put some kind of liqueur in there that’s why it was so rich and yummy.
I love Carmel Macchiatos from Starbucks, it’s my weekend treat!
I live in San Diego CA so the Zoo is a regular excursion. Frankly, I prefer the Wild Animal Park where the animals are in large more natural habitats.
And I LOVE Vietnamese coffee!
Best nail polish remover by far is the sephora instant nail polish remover. Its one of the sponge ones and it works so quickly!
one time when I went to the zoo to carry my two daughters, the youngest under 1 year of age and still taking a bottle, when we got back to the car to leave I had locked my keys in the car. This was horrible for more than just kicking my jets in the car because my cooler with the bottles were also locked in the car and the one bottle we carried into the zoo with us had long ago been emptied. Short story is after a couple of hours a lick smith got the car unlocked but it was a zoo trip never forgotten. Hope you have a great shower with your mint mani. Thanks so much.
I do wear sunscreen in winter, thats when you make wrinkles.
Coffee..i dont drink coffee but i do drink iced chai latte from Starbucks. 🙂
I went to san diego zoo 3 months ago.
I love changing my hair styles and coloring my hair! 🙂
I have been toying with the idea of dying my hair for the first time in more than 10 years. I’m thinking red!
When I go to my hairdresser, I tell her – Just let the spirit move you and do anything you want. I leave with beautiful gorgeous hair every time. Because she has total freedom, I am now one of her most favorite clients.
Good Morning Karen, it’s rainy and gloomy here in Vancouver today, how about you? Hope you are feeling great today. I love a Cinnamon Dolce Latte when I’m craving a treat, London Fog would be a close second! I really dislike the smell of sunscreen and only wear it when I’m in the direct sun of summer. Even so my skin sometimes reacts to it if I wear it too much. Happy Weekend.
Happy weekend!
Have a great weekend
Hello there! Nice weather here in Arizona!
Happy Saturday! Have a wonderful baby shower!
I love to change my hair color!!! from blonde to brunette!
My favorite coffee drink is probably anything salted caramel lol.?
Hope u have a good baby shower!
K & T – I’ve gone UDK Gwen crazy! I purchased the eye palette on late 2015 & managed to get my hands on all the lipsticks except Phone Call & Plaid this month. They are so fun to wear & are not drying, which is good for this time of year! Have a great week.
I double cleanse, drink African coffee and I wear sunscreen in the winter (live in TX).
Nail polish removers – I liked Zoya Remove when I had it. It removed well and smelled pleasantly herbal.
Hi There!
There is nothing in the world like a cup of Joe 🙂 and my fav coffee brand is Startbucks. But the best coffee I have had so far was in Singapore in 2009.
I’m partial to Zoya’s remover
I do wear sunscreen in winter and I double cleanse.
I have a sensitive skin, but yes I double cleanse, with very soft products (and my skin loves it !).
I am super adventurous with my hair. Currently it is collarbone length (longest it has been in years) and varying shades of blue, purple, and magenta.
Not adventurous with my hair at all! Took 28 years to get the courage to put a tiny bit of colour in to it and I’m totally useless at styling it!!
I am very boring with my hair; I just don’t have the energy/attention span for a lot of upkeep, and whenever I’ve branched out I’ve regretted it because it usually demands some new effort on my part…
I rarely wear sunscreen, even in the summer. Unless I know I’m going to be spending the day outside, I don’t wear anything beyond what’s in my foundation/primer.
Which is probably dumb since I’m super pale skinned and burn easily.
I love getting caramel frappuccinos with whipped cream. It’s barely coffee, but it’s such a nice treat 🙂
The last time I went o the zoo was before Christmas. My family and I took relatives to see the zoo lights. It was beautiful!
Caramel latte!
Best nail polish remover?
I honestly don’t know.
Do you wear sunscreen in winter?
Yes, but only when I go outside.
Your favorite fancy coffee drink?
Chai 🙂
When was the last time you went to the zoo?
My Birthday! Got to see some clouded leopard cubs!
How adventurous are you with your hair?
Not very… I wish I was more but I am not.
Do you double cleanse?
If I wear makeup, yes!
I absolutely wear sunscreen in the winter! If the sun is out, Im wearing sunscreen everyday all year long.
I really love the Java chip chocolate from Starbucks ?
I’m adventurous in that I switch up my hair color frequently. But not so adventurous colors; I stick to natural hair colors, not the pretty pinks and blues. Too scared to do it!
I always wear sunscreen even in the winter and on cloudy days too!
I am a Girl Scout troop leader and its cookie time! I know, random…..but right now I have cookie brain?
Ok, so I want to answer this question:
Which beauty related item deserves more recognition?
To me it’s the “my Beauty Ligh”t which is a handy, portable light in (daylight white LED) that helps with makeup application in rooms with poor lighting.
You can stick it to your mirror and plug it and voilá! -Your face is perfectly lit. I use it for when I do makeup for photoshoots or simply at home for when I need some extra lighting when I travel. Plus it looks like a wand which is really cute, too 😀
Right now the brand did not expand to the US, but I think there’s a market for items like this <3
I’m having a space themed going away party tonight <3 so excited!
Ooh my goodness did you say coffee….I believe it should be added as a new food group…I love the way it smells tastes and I think it even flows through my veins…My favorite coffee drink is a dark roast preferred Sumatra with a double shit of expresso inside I love coffee more then…..well just about everything except makeup (:
My favorite coffee drink is the chestnut praline latte but unfortunately it’s only available at the holidays.
I have been very adventurous with my hair in the past! I have had blond, brown, dark brown, red, purple brown, black brown… =) Almost any color you can think of I have had on my head at one point.
I wish I was better at styling my hair, so I’m not very adventurous. I still struggle with a top knot lol. I did however just cut my hair into a long bob, and that was pretty adventurous for me
Hello! I gotta tell you, you are my favorite beauty blog! I’ve been reading for the past few weeks, but this is my first post, so while I have your attention, I just wanted to say thanks!! 🙂
oh, and for my coffee drinks of choice, I am not very fancy. at home I just add a bit of sweet Italian cream to my plain ol coffee. out and about I’ll get a vanilla latte, and if in sitting for a bit in a cafe or something, I love a nice flat white! 🙂
thanks again! <3
My hair is too thick and frizzy to do anything fun with. i really would love blue/violet hair.
Have a wonderful baby shower!!!
I wear sunscreen all year round. Here in Greece we have mostly sunny days even in winter. Going outside without sun protection for a pale girl like me means My face will be covered with freckles.
I’m addicted to Hazelnut Latte!
And, in a shop in my town, they make a coffee with white chocolate and rose aroma! <3
I’m a barista, so I could talk coffee all day. I actually prefer simple drinks! Gimme a latte or an iced americano and I’m happy. But I do think it’s hilarious when people don’t know what they’re ordering and would rather pretend they do! (Some people even make up words when they order, like I won’t notice.) It is completely okay to ask questions if you’re not sure!
I don’t drink coffee. I love tea though.
I’m so not adventurous with my hair. I wish and dream about but can never bring myself to just do it.
Iced Americano is my splurge drink, wish I had one now.
Have a great time at your baby shower!
I like the Priti NYC nail polish remover. It’s expensive for what it is, no question, but it’s more natural than acetone, actually smells good, and leaves nails + cuticles feeling moisturized instead of raw and torn up!
I absolutely wear sunscreen in the winter! I always wear sunscreen! we must care for the skin
Not coffee, but I love the Starbucks Caramel Apple Spice in the winter!
I have allowed my hairstylist to decide all my haircuts and color for the past 10 years. Does that qualify as adventurous? 🙂
I haven’t visited a zoo in what must be close to 30 years…. O.O
I do double cleanse…
Hope you have a great baby shower!!
I just recently started double cleansing. I’m kind of obsessed now, but I have to be careful not to dry my skin out!
I know it’s bad for my nails, but I always use pure acetone to take off polish. I moisturize like crazy after, and haven’t seen any damage yet.
i am not adventurous with my hair
My baby shower was around this time too, only 3 years ago! I can’t believe it’s already been that long. Congrats in advance on your new born! I wish nothing but the best for you and your family. Be sure to enjoy every moment with your little one. They grow up way too fast. 🙂
I just buy the cheap bottles of Acetone from Ulta. They work great! 🙂
I wear sunscreen all year round.
I wear sunscreen obsessively
I actually wore sunscreen today out in the snowstorm! You better believe the sun was in my face, I welcomed it with open arms though.
I love zoya’s nail polish remover. It smells great and not trying on nails at all.
I wear sunscreen in winter.
My hair…it has been every single color of the rainbow so now i’m a little stuck on where to go from here. Maybe I’ll try silver next, who knows.
Im new to blogging. This seems like a great website to start.
last time I went to the zoo was one year ago. I went with my sister to the Bronx Zoo.
I’ve been wanting to get into double cleansing but I can’t decide what would be a good second cleanse after micellar water! Any suggestions?
Whenever I am want to try a new product I will refer to your blogs first. 🙂
I use coconut oil first to remove makeup, then cleanse with cleanser.
I’m so excited to get my gc from the last one! I do double cleanse and no one else that I know does (well, at least at night). They all think I’m crazy for doing it but it reassures me that I go to bed with no makeup on.
I wear sunscreen every day all year long, even if it’s raining or snowing. I’m currently using up the ones from the Sephora Sun Safety Kit.
I am pretty adventurous with my hair. I’ve had it long all my life, then about 4 years ago I cut it all off in a pixie cut and dyed it, had a Mohawk, gotten braids, extensions. I don’t think I’m ever growing it long, it’s just so easy in the mornings lol ???
I haven’t been to the zoo in about 12 years.
I just heard “I love you” for the first time<3 😀
I have my mother skin, somehow I don’t really need sunscreen even in summer but there was much advertising about skin cancer awareness so I got scared. Started it wearing last summer and it was a little messy but ok, so now I am only applying it when I am directly under sun for longer time. But here in Bosnia is cold and there is not much sun, so there is no need for sunscreen. Thank you for another giveaway.
Homemade almond milk lattes with my AeroPress coffee maker are my absolute favorite! Have a great baby shower!
Karen! You look just positively glowing during your pregnancy. Thank you for staying so dedicated to your readers as you get closer to delivery. Hmm.. My favorite Starbucks drink is the Matcha Green Tea Latte. So creamy and delicious. It’s a must try!
I hope you had a wonderful time at the baby shower! Caramel macchiatos are hard to resist.
I wear a moisturizer with sunscreen every day. I don’t apply it to my body in fall or winter.
I live at high altitude in the Rockies so I wear sunscreen year round. The sun reflects off the snow and totally fries people who don’t! :0
I’ve been really trying out new colors on my lips. Love all the beautiful pinks and reds available. Thx for the chance to win.
Thanks for the giveaway, Karen! 🙂
i wear sunscreen everyday i go out
Yes, I always wear sunscreen, winter thru summer, daily, sunny or rainny days…Lower SPF in winter, and higher in summer.
Have a fun baby shower!
I do wear sunscreen in the winter, never go a day without putting some on unless I know for sure I won’t be going outside. It’s usually a moisturizer with some SPF in it as it’s the least time consuming during the morning.
The last time we went to the zoo was about 2 years ago when both of my kids insisted we go over Thanksgiving break. It was a great time to go and not crowded at all..we had so much fun!
The last time I went to zoo was probably around the age of 10 or 11
I usally don’t use a nail polish remover because I use peel of base coats. The one that I like the best is by ünt.
I got the Coola Unscented Sunscreen a few months back and it works so well. I was worried it would feel greasy or leave a white powdery residue but surprisingly it doesn’t!
Starbucks Cafe Mocha with non fat milk….some whip depending on the day : )
I hope you enjoyed your baby shower! Did it rain any real babies? 😉
I wear sunscreen every day! Derma E Face Antioxidant Sunscreen is my jam! I don’t drink coffee because I don’t like it, no matter how much sugar, cream, etc, is added, and I also have a heart condition that means I can’t have caffeine. I do like the occasional coffee free Frappuccino though!
Pumpkin chai latte! Please!
I love fancy coffee drinks! And yes that includes the ultra “basic” pumpkin spice latte!
I love Zoya’s nail polish remover. It can be on the pricey side, but it is very gentle on my nails.
Big yes to sunscreen everyday all year long, and big yes to the double cleanse. I enjoy a cleansing balm or oil and then a traditional cleanser as a second step.
Not at all adventurous with my hair…I’m boring haha
Hello! My favorite fancy coffee drink is Starbucks Mocha Frappacino. It’s the only coffee drink I like, actually.
Happy Caturday, Karen!
I’m a little adventurous with my hair, nothing too crazy though!
I had it dyed a plum/burgundy colour for a couple years, now it is transitioning to blonde at the ends and I love it!
Sunscreen every day? You bet — I live in sunny South Florida and I marinate in the stuff every. single. day. Gotta do it down here!
I do double cleanse with burts bees cleansing oil and first aid beauty cleanser
I wear sunscreen every day as year long. I’ve kind of even half convinced myself that my Drunk Elephant sunblock works as a primer.
Yup, I double cleanse.
Sunscreen and large sunglasses all year round!
ALways, ALWAYS wear sunscreen.
I don’t drink coffee, but I do loveeeeee a hot chai tea latte, doesn’t matter if it’s summer time and I’m sweating haha.
So sunscreen and chai teas all year round.
If I double cleansed, my skin would probable fall off in chunks!
Wear sunscreen year-round. Yep, I double cleanse. And side note: I haz two Siamese cats that would love to pose with my products if I win this. 😉
Have great week, Karen and Baby Girl.
I last went to the zoo, oh, about a year and a half ago. It was summer. I may have worn sunscreen, or at least worn a ball cap. And I probably didn’t have a fancy coffee drink that day, just the usual black java.
Best nail polish remover? – don’t use
Do you wear sunscreen in winter?- nope, no need I’m in WISCONSIN
Your favorite fancy coffee drink? – not a coffee fan
When was the last time you went to the zoo? probably 6 months
How adventurous are you with your hair? – not at all- I towel dry
Do you double cleanse? – sure don’t
I definitely wear sunscreen every day (even if I’m not leaving the house!)
My favorite Starbucks treat is Chai Tea Latte with three pumps of mocha! Delicious, almost Mexican chocolate flavor!
Target brand pure acetone is a really good nail polish remover. It does a great job removing my polish.
I wear sunscreen all year round! My favorite is the Shiseido face suncreen in the white round bottle.
Today, I felt my baby move/kick for the first time 🙂
I am obsessed with sunscreen regardless of season!
I have been pretty adventurous with my hair. I’ve tried it long and short and dyed it red and blonde but I always go back to dark brown and long. Lately I’ve been trying different braids.
I’m not adventurous with my hair at all! Simply because it’s so thin that nothing holds. I just leave it down and natural.
I have rediscovered my Shisheido SPF 50 foundation! Holy cow I love this stuff and the SPF protects my skin. ❤️
I wear sunscreen year round because I could burn year round.
My fancy coffee drink is White Chocolate Mochas from Starbucks
Hey hot mama & family!
Soooo… I semi-recently started taking my makeup off with a micellar water. I usually use two cotton rounds (both sides) that are soaked all the way through. Then a face wash, & after that I use a toner. I’ve been hooked on Dickinson’s pore perfecting toner for a while now, you get 16oz.’s (almost 500ml’s) for around $5/$6, so it’s a sweet deal ? plus it doesn’t have a scent. So I suppose that’s double cleansing, rt? I’m not positive, but I know my skin feels much better than it used to & I don’t break out unless I neglect to wash my face brushes in a timely fashion ?
So I’m about to attempt my 1st re-pressing of two NYX nude matte shadows that broke when I pried them out of their plastic containers. I’ve nvr attempted this before! Hope it works out well!
Have a great weekend (what’s left of it), Karen & fam!
X’s & O’s from NE Pennsylvania! ?
Yup, I wear sunscreen in the winter! I live in a part of Northern California that gets a lot of snow but it’s still sunny a lot of the time in the winter! I wear sunscreen all year round.
Hey, Karen!! Hope you, El Hub, Baby Girl and Tabs are well!!
Let’s see… I always use cheap nail polish remover from Walmart, I never wear sunscreen, sometimes I double cleanse, I don’t have a Starbucks near me and I used to be adventurous with my hair but not so much anymore.
Happy Saturday all!!
Large iced mocha with cream & 1 splenda!
Yes, I do double cleanse & absolutely love it.
Happy Saturday.
My favorite fancy coffee drink is is a Caramel Latte with soy milk.
Best polish remover is Zoya, it works well and smells really nice.
I hope you have a wonderful baby shower! I loved the holiday flat white over Christmas at sbucks! Did you try it?
I wear sunscreen every day. It’s a good habit to get into! Some of my family members have had mild skin cancer, so it’s a precaution I’d prefer to follow!
I definitely double cleanse if I wore makeup that day. My skin has changed so much since I started reading Caroline Hirons’ blog a year ago (for the better)! And if she says double cleanse, it becomes gospel. 🙂
Hope you had a great shower!
I was at the Philadelphia Zoo in September of this past year, but want to see our local DC Zoo so I can visit the pandas soon! As far as hair, I do not consider myself adventurous but my mom seems to think that changing up hair color brands and shades just a touch is pretty exciting. I just tend to forget what I used last!
My absolute favorite nail polish remover is an oil from Karma Organics I believe! It’s really moisturizing and doesn’t have any of the toxic ingredients.
i put on a 30 SPF moisturizer every morning, right after I brush my teeth – and if I’m going out walking or cycling, I put on sunscreen over that.
Not very adventuresome with my hair; every time I try something different it just doesn’t feel like me, and I change back to a version of my usual.
I use sunscreen everyday! Even in the winter or on cloudy days.
I wish I could be more adventurous with my hair but having naturally curly hair, hard to do much with it. Nothing I’ve tried looks good besides straightening it out from time to time. Have fun at your baby shower!!!
I don’t double cleanse but I’ve been thinking about trying a few products in the future!
I was adventurous with my hair today! I got it cut the shortest it’s been in about 5 years and highlighted (a safe blonde). I feel sassy and fun!
Hmm, Carmel latte
Nail polish remover is one of the beauty items I just go pick out whatever is handy/cheap and get on with it. Aside from acetone/non-acetone or the effectiveness of certain novel packaging I have never experienced much difference in how they work between brands.
What an amazing mystery prize! Congrats to Stephanie!
Hope you got your mint green nails, Karen – and please share if you did! I’ve never been into mint green until recently and have decided that I must find the perfect shade, so I’m on the prowl.
I don’t buy fancy polish remover – generic is fine with me!
Creme brûlée latte is my downfall !
I am not adventurous with my hair that’s why it was just last year I finally dyed it for the very first time. I was 33 then. lol
Congrats to Stephanie! WHOAH!
I hope your baby shower was awesome!…and also that you’re now relaxing with Tabs in some comfy clothes cause seriously, you have to be exhausted!
I like caramel macchiato. so good.
I am so tired of being ill. Need something to make me feel better.
I wear sunscreen everyday including during wintertime! Sunscreen is the best anti aging product! 🙂
I always wear sunscreen in the winter, gotta protect the skin!
I live all coffee!!! ❤️☕️❤️
Always wear sunscreen BUT that is just because it is in so many of the facial products I use. I went gray at a very, very early age and colored it for many of those years. Someone told me to stop coloring it…wish I could remember so I could thank them. I now get tons of comments on the shine and prettiness of my white hair. So that is my hair adventure.
I’ve just learned to be more adventurous. My hair was down to my hips for years and I recently chopped it to chin length. It’s so nice and light and I don’t have to spend any time at all brushing it. It’s really nice!
I’m not very adventurous with my hair. I wish I were. I love your videos by the way!
What is a double cleanse?
I haven’t found a favorite nail polish remover yet, though I’m interested to see what the other commenters suggest! Last week’s giveaway comments helped me find a new primer to try!
I love trying all kinds of coffee drinks, especially the seasonal lattes at my favorite local cafes!
Nope, I don’t wear sunscreen in the winter but I know I should. I’m VERY fair (think Casper) and I hate wearing it in the summer (I do though) because I can’t stand the heavy feeling of it. No matter what I try I just can’t stand how it feels. In the winter I just don’t bother.
Double cleanse? Why yes! Clinique Take the Day Off cleansing oil in the winter + Clinique anti-redness cleanser, and in the summer it’s Olay wipes for sensitive skin + Clinique anti-redness cleanser.
Adventurous with my hair? Eh, NO. I have the same curly haircut FOREVER and have been letting it grow longer. God help the hairdresser that cuts it too short.
My last trip to the zoo was on a school field trip with my son this summer. We stayed late and took my usual commuter bus home.
I don’t usually double cleanse. I’m a huge fan of the One Love Organics vitamin b cleansing oil and feel like it gets my face clean enough without another step.
I think sunscreen is an important step in skin care. No amount of Vitamin c and antioxidant serum will do any good with out sun protection
Yep, double cleanse. Last went to the zoo just after Christmas to see the Christmas lights. Only some of the animals are out. Its the only time of the year that the penguin and puffin coast area is warmer inside than outside!
The last time I went to the zoo was 1984, the San Diego Zoo, on a trip that included a couple of Olympic events.
i unfortunately don’t wear sunscreen as often as I should, during winter. soething I need to work on
Yes. I double cleanse. I usually use a scrub lotion and wash foam at the same time.
I just started double cleansing
I went to the Detroit Zoo back in August. It was fun but I forgot to wear sunscreen and ended up with a bad sunburn.
Went to the Zoo a few months ago.
I am not very adventurous with my hair. But I have noticed my hair is getting shorter as I am getting older. Started with long hair upto my hips in my school days, to halfway to my back in college and now it,s a short bob. But, I guess it depend son how much time you can dedicate to your hair care. I hope it does not any shorter in next few years.
I would love to be adventurous with my hair by with 2 kids under 3 yrs of age it’s next to impossible. …hopefully ll get there in a couple of years!
I love Zoya’s nail polish remover!
Hi! That’s so awesome she won all those goodies! Hope your baby shower was more that wonderful 🙂 My favorite coffee drink is from way back in the day from a coffee shop called Cathy Jean. I always got a mint/Oreo coffee ( kinda like the Starbucks blended frappachino)! Cheers;)
Thanks for doing the giveaway!
I went to the zoo last year with 3yr old son.
I wear sunscreen whenever i go out .both in summer n winter.
I always double cleanse.my makeup remover always leaves an oily residue. I need to clean up with a foaming face wash.
Btw neutrogena makeup remover sucks. Doesn’t my waterproof makeup properly. My maybelline one is wayyyy better.
Karen! I love reading your blog and reading about Tabs’ adventures. I can’t have a cat (yet) since my mom and brother are allergic. But! I’ve been playing this game – Neko Atsume, that I think you might enjoy. Totally free. Totally sounding like an advertisement right now. But it gets me right in the virtual cat lady feels.
So far so good with the chin acne products you talked about in your post. Very grateful. Thank you.
I’m a big double cleanser when I have the inclination-which is mooooossstttt days… But I have been known to just flip a quick pad soaked in micwllar water over my face and go to bed!! Bad girl!
I wear sunscreen in winter, but I live in New Orleans so my winter is not often very winter-y. The high was 70 today and I spent the day out at carnival parades.
I work from home so I rarely do anything special with my hair anymore.
Yes, I wear sunscreen all year round.
Honestly, very strange that I came across your blog.. I’m making a trip this week to Sephora for my first (ok, second) time ever. I bought good expensive eyeliner for the first time. This trip I’ll be making an investment by purchasing the naked 2 palette. So excited, hope I get a chance to win that giftcard!
I love the way you edit your pics… And I sense you’re found of pistachio and mint green too… 😛
Favorite fancy drink: dirty chai with soymilk!
I love the Zoya nail polish remover, mainly because it does’t have a harsh smell.
Favorite fancy coffee? My current go-to is a White mocha macchiato, decaf of course, made with soy milk. Great drink for a mom-to-be as caffeine is not great for babies
Funny you should ask about wearing spf during the winter…I applied some the day after the Blizzard in NY and I didn’t blend it properly. My boyfriend asked what’s that on my Face. When I told him it was spf he laughed and said there was no sun out. I wear SPF all year round. I’m not sure if matters in winter or not but I rather be safe than sorry 🙂
I haven’t been to the zoo since I was a kid.
I always wear a moisturizer with spf.
I went to the zoo aorund 6 months ago with my son n his Friends. Fun times!!
Living in Hawaii, I most def wear sunscreen everyday!! I hope you have the very best Baby Shower! Have fun 🙂
No sunscreen in the winter, just the spf in my moisturizer
I’m an OCD, if course i double cleanse ???
Stephanie has a nice kitty.
I use a shiseido sunscreen with SPF 50 (I think) year round. It works as my primer.
Sunscreen is an absolute must all year round! I am Filipino, so skin cancer is not our biggest worry, however I do worry about wrinkles! I don’t need any premature aging or sun spots! I just wish I knew all the damage sun could do at an earlier age. I hope to pass the knowledge to my little toddler, whom I put sunblock on her face every time we go out 🙂
I happen to be very adventurous with my hair. My philosophy is that color can be repaired and cuts will grow back. That being said, I am on the fence about whether or not to shave just the sides of my hair. You know how some people have a pretty head? I’m not sure if I do,but I am tempted to just buzz the sides short with my new color (a blend of greys). I have had lavender hair for quite a while and it was a toss up between coral and grey. If the grey doesn’t work I will be trying coral.
I wear a daily moisturizer w/ SPF 30.
I went to Woodland Zoo in Seattle 2 years ago for my sons birthday. It was fun
I have even tripled cleansed! I really like to get all the makeup off.
I wear sunscreen during the winter, especially with the snow as it reflects the sunlight. Although I’m still on the hunt for the prefect sunscreen that both doesn’t feel heavy and leave a white cast. Cheers! 🙂
I don’t wear a separate sunscreen during the winter but my mineral foundation works as sun protection. There is not much sun here during the winter, but if i’m going for a long walk on a sunny day without makeup I would wear spf.
I wear sunscreen all year long to try and protect my skin from aging and cancer
Yep, I definitely wear sunscreen in winter. The UV rays are still around if its colder.
Yes, double cleansing all the way!!
In the Fall I like a PSL but after New Years it’s a White Chocolate Mocha, what’s yours? Have a gret weekend!
I last visited the zoo in October when I went to Munich with my Mom. Since she’s a huge fan of the great apes and they have gorillas, chimps and orang utans there it was a must-see for her.
I always want to adopt a cat. I love your cat image below this blog post!
I wear sunscreen every day, even in Winter
I ordered a dozen random sinful colors polish…hope i get surprised in a good way!
Hi, Karen! =) I wear sunscreen everyday, even in the winter and/or cloudy days. I started using sunscreens around the age of 15!
Last time I went to the zoo was November last year.
I do not wear sunscreen but I’m super glad that the foundation that I use has amazing sunscreen protection in it, so that I could skip applying sunscreen. Hahaha always hated the stickiness of sunscreen on my skin. 🙁 my favourite fancy coffee drink has got to be Starbucks’ seasonal drink such as the Red Velvet Strawberry Mocha which I am recently hooked to! 😀
Oh I can’t even remember last time I went to a zoo! I wanted to visit the Honolulu zoo last summer but it was quite expensive so we ended up doing something else.
I hope you had fun at the Baby Shower!
Last time I went to the zoo was in August, right after I met Mike. His son loves going to the zoo and Toledo, OH has one of the best zoos in the country.
Best nail polish remover- the one by Zoya.
I’m fairly adventurous with my hair. I’m actually growing it out from a pixie that I spontaneously hacked off when my hair had been down to around mid-back.
Yes on the double cleanse and sunscreen in the winter. I am obsessive about skincare! I hope you have a great baby shower.
Love this Giveaway..I cant live with out Dr Jart BB balm for added sun protection
Today would be my first class at Sephora (contour) and I pray my makeup artist has enough patience with me. Also that I won’t leave the store with things I’ll never use again.
I haven’t been to the zoo in 7 years.
For the best brand of nail polish is Mavala.
My fav coffee is less about the coffee and more about the location. Lazy Sunday mornings in bed with a giant steaming mug is my idea of heaven! Thanks for the chance to win! xo
I always wear sunscreen in winter. It still gets quite sunny here in Texas in winter. In fact today, the last day of January, it is supposed to get up to 84 degrees. Unbelievable, even for us! So sunscreen it is!
It’s not particularly fancy but I love putting espresso “ice” cubes in vanilla soy milk, which is my weekend treat. Also just got my first Blue Apron order and am loving it!
I absolutely LOVE coffee! I typically go for a good cup of black coffee, but sometimes I will treat myself to an americano with a hint of vanilla and a splash of almond milk.
The best nailpolish remover Ive found is the really cheap Quo brand acetone nailpolish remover. they work really well!
Wow, what an amazing mystery prize – congrats to the winner!!!
I’m quite interested to know what other people think the best nail polish remover is – I am looking for an upgrade.
I wear sunscreen year round, especially on my face!
I know I should, but no, I don’t wear sunscreen in winter… 🙁
I haven’t been to the zoo for more than 30 years !
Hola Karen! My fav coffee drink is the starbucks iced white mocha. ive been drinking it for years. its the perfect blend of sweetness and a kick of espresso. sometimes i get it with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle-calories be damned lol, and at nighttime i get it decaf- it tastes exactly the same and i get a good night sleep! its a permanent item unlike other ones that i love and they take away too soon 🙁
Whiling living in new york, the cold air has really affected my lips. Dior Creme De Rose Lip balm has been my savior thanks to my loving bf
Any chance you could leave the Leave a Reply box above previous comments (or add a way to collapse comments) so there isn’t as much scrolling down? Especially for us browsing on our phones 😀
I’m going to out myself as a weirdo; I don’t like coffee. So, my favourite fancy TEA beverage is a London Fog.
I haven’t been to the zoo for more than ten years but I want to go now.
Karen,
I have been following your blog for several months now. Every time there is a new beauty release- I look to your blog to see if you have reviewed it or posted pictures of it! Your pictures and in depth’s reviews are so helpful and accurate!
I have never left a comment to enter one of these contests- I figured it’s about time I try and enter!
Best wishes on your baby shower!
Jo
Hii! Yes, I doble cleanse everyday!
Ohio weather this winter is so weird. It’ll snow for a couple hours, rain the next day, and feel like spring the rest of the week. I keep my makeup routine simple during the winter because my face gets so dry. But on a non-makeup day, my Aveeno moisturizer and nivea lip balm are my go to’s.
Happy Weekend everyone
Lovely Giveaway! Now I want to go to the zoo lol. Have a Fantastic Weekend!
I don’t like coffee- the only time I like it is when it’s in chocolate :)). My make-up has SPF so I don’t put on sunscreen during the winter. And I’m from Chicago so the rest of my body is covered :)).
I always use 100% pure acetone as my polish remover. I used to be a nail blogger and it was just the fastest and easiest thing to use. It’s not as terribly drying as everyone thinks it is. It’s also the only remover that doesn’t give my husband asthma attacks because it doesn’t have any chemicals added to it.
My Favorite Fancy ice blended coffee is from Basking Robbins Cappucino blast they are so delicious! They make it with coffee ice cream is so freaking good!!
The Last Time i went to the Zoo was last February
Wearing sunscreen year-round is a must since I live in Miami, FL! I actually just went to the beach with family visiting from out of town and got sunburned, oops ?
Since I live in Florida I do wear sunscreen in the winter.
Im so not adventurous with my hair. One time i took the plunge and got bangs!. And bangity bop it was horribleeeeeee….. i had to wear pins and keep my flyaways steady for nearly 2 months. So now i just straighten my hair and just have a layaer. Nothing fancy..
I also use a moisterizer with SPF 15. With so many cosmetic brands available, I find it difficult to choose the correct blush and bronzer. Anyone else with that problem?
I am all about the double cleanse! Since I started doing this I have noticed a big change in my skin texture!!!
Just went to one of my good friend’s baby shower yesterday. Her lashes were on point! I think you two are due around the same time.
I was literally just talking to a friend about how I am clueless as to what to do with my long hair. I mean like easy, stylish hairstyles that require little time to pull off. So no I am not adventurous when it comes to my hair. I want to be though!
Have you ever tried the St. Tropez In Shower Gradual Tanner? I’m very curious if it works!
If I should win this, I’ll be giving it to my sister.
Thank you so much for the wonderful giveaway
I love giveaways like this. Thanks you very much
Ah! Pregnancy hormones! I remember them well. Fuzzy brain coupled with cravings and total fixations on the most random things! *lol*
Hope you had fun getting your mani/pedi. Enjoy the pampering. 🙂
I double cleanse every day that I wear makeup! So mostly Monday-Friday 🙂
I try to wear sunscreen year round, but it’s harder to remember in the winter. I tend to focus on a good moisturizer for my combination acne prone skin.
I decided to answer all your suggestions! Thanks for the opportunity to win. The best nail polish remover is just off brand acetone ones. I just feel like it’s the only thing that can get it off but I don’t notice a huge difference by paying any more than store brand. I don’t wear sunscreen in the winter but I know I should. I’m trying to be better about it! I don’t drink coffee but the caramel apple spice from Starbucks is so good. A few years ago was the last time I went to the zoo. 🙁 I would say I’m mildy adventurous. I’ve gone deep red and had pink tips but I’m always really cautious about changing it. I double cleanse any time I have makeup on.
I recently cut 14 Inches off my hair! It was to my waist~it is now a cute inverted bob! It took a few years off my appearance AND my hair will be helping kids get wigs!??
I wear sunscreen on my face every single day of the year, even when it’s cloudy. It’s part of my morning skincare routine, so I never even give it a second thought. No more red face!
Zoya remove+ all the way 🙂
I wear sunscreen in the winter and still I don’t wear it often enough. I really like Starbucks Salted Caramel Hot Chocolates or Mochas!
I’m afraid I’m not one to wear sunscreen even in the winter. Really, I depend on The Weather Network’s UV rating for the day to see if I need to wear sunscreen or not! Plus, it’s always grey here in the winter and rainy and drab…
Hi, I’m completely addicted to vanilla latte from Starbucks <3 Thank you for this giveaway 🙂 you are such a lovely person xx lots of love from Scotland :))
very cool , good luck to all that entered 🙂
I wear sunscreen in winter
Sunscreen everyday!
Well now I’m gonna have to do a mint green mani at home! I’m pretty adventurous with my hair color, I’ve tried the whole rainbow. For some reason I’m not as adventurous with hair styles and cuts, just long and plain jane.
I don’t do coffee actually. I prefer teas. So a fancy tea for me would be either a green tea latte or chai latte. Mmmm!
I was forced into being adventurous with my hair in 2004 when I had brain surgery…. I’ve worn it short and shaved on one side ever since! I just had revision surgery a couple of weeks ago and my docs just gave me a new (questionable) haircut to work around! Sometimes life pushes you into difficult situations that you learn to embrace ?
I wish I were more adventurous with my hair sometimes but I have trouble committing to a new look.
I’m about to start watching the All-Star NHL game. I’m really excited that Bishop is in the game – go Lightning! Makeup and hockey – two of my favorite things!!
I love Sephora and would love to win!!
I wear sunscreen year round to protect my skin.
An orange mocha! Ganache, orange, and espresso with milk 🙂
Yes, sunscreen is important all of the time! Even though I always wore it and I am only in my 40’s I still got skin cancer once. I caught it when it was really small and it was removed without an issue, but now I would NEVER even consider skipping the sunscreen!
I use pure acetone! I’ve tried switching to something gentler, because it dries the crap out of my nails, but I’m spoiled; nothing else works as quickly.
I live in Florida so I wear sunscreen in the winter and my favorite fancy coffee drink is a Caramel macchiato that sticky drizzle sends me over the edge!
I try to wear sunscreen everyday, including the winter.
I wear sunscreen all year round.I think it’s important now.
I love the latte macchiato from Starbucks.
So my “fancy” coffee drink is from Starbucks and its a venti iced caramel macchiato UPSIDE DOWN.
I have never thought about wearing sunscreen in the winter but I have heard you should because there are still uv rays that are coming into contact with our skin ,so I think I am going to start.
I could use a Sephora gift card right about now. Sadly a bunch of my makeup was destroyed in the 7.1 earthquake here in Alaska.
No offence to other people. My personal view is that animals should not be kept in captivity. Despite many zoos have contributed in saving animals, if the animals are not released back to the nature, those zoos are not doing the animals any good in the long run.
I don’t think I’ve ever been to a zoo
I am Asian, so i really want to always stay away from the sun and always wear sunscreen even in the winter or indoor. My favorite coffee drink is caramel ice coffee.
I wear sunscreen year round. Favorite coffee drink is a plain ol’ latte.
Valentine’s day is coming up and I’m plotting to get some friends makeup! 😀 😀 😀
I’m trailing behind you at 31 weeks preggo and I’m huge, sore and never stopped getting morning sickness. How deceiving is the phrase “morning” sickness when it happens all the time and any time. Sneaky sneaky lol
Went to San Diego Zoo last year and had a great time!
Have a nice weekend.
I love using Zoya remove+. It’s not the fastest nailpolish remover, but it gets everything off without drying out my nails and fingers
I do double cleanse everyday, first I use a cleansing wipe and then my Clarisonic Mia with Philosophy’s Purity Made Simple! It really makes all the difference.
Yes I wear sunscreen all year long because the rays of the sun affect you all year long regardless the season! 🙂
I love Sephora cosmetic!s!!!!!
I used to be more adventurous with my hair even dying it funky colors but since I am in a more conservative job now it is usually back in a ponytail.
Last year I started double cleansing (when wearing makeup) and haven’t looked back. I love the body shop cleansing oil but still trying to find my holy grail ‘normal’ cleanser.
I’ve been skipping sunscreen this winter because I haven’t really been going out when the sun is out!
I forget to wear sunscreen in the winter! I do not go outside that often in the cold, so it is easy to forget!
My fancy drink is an iced vanilla chai no ice. By not having ice in it I get more bang for my buck.
Hope you had a wonderful baby shower. Meow to Tabs…
I used to colour my hair auburn but recently I forgot to add the red guy and my boyfriend absolutely loves my new hue and now I buy the same hair colour and just don’t add the red dye!
Best nail polish remover hands down (no pun intended) is Deborah Lippmann’s The Stripper.
It’s gentle yet it removes polish, even glitter polish, quickly.
So mint green on your nails what about your toes? I had red toes for Michael’s birth. They were quite festive 🙂 And it’s never too early to teach about colors.
I’m not a double cleanser… that just sounds like overkill to me.
I just ate pudding and whip cream.
The last time I went to the zoo was ages ago. I feel like I need to do that again soon. Double cleanse? Do you mean my hair? Wash, rinse, repeat? If so, no.
It’s probably been at least 12 years since I’ve been to a zoo.
I definitely wear sunscreen in the winter! Except when I get lazy.. If the sun’s out it’s still important to protect your skin (:
I love my hair i love myself. i wear sunscreen all year round and i’m not a double cleanser. Haha
I really enjoy a decaf. latte with 1 pink sweetener and 1 blue equal sweetener.
Decaf coffee with coconut or almond milk. Caramel or pumpkin flavor. Sunscreen always. Although I may just used a tinted moisturizer with spf on a cloudy winter day. Started double cleansing after using Ponds for years. Wish I had started earlier. But looking for a better fragrance free cleansing oil than Garnier. Why is that so hard to find?! Thanks for the giveaway! Have a wonderful shower!
Happy Sunday! I am the princess of sunblock! I wear it everyday(on my face and neck only in the winter.) My favorite is Replenix Sheer Physical Sunscreen spf 50+ for my face. After you apply it and wait a few min., it completely disappears and is perfect under makeup. It works like a primer and doesn’t run when I get hot.
I double cleanse! With regular coconut oil from TJ’s and Neutrogena cleanser.
I tried the foam stick tube today to create a no heat curly look to my hair. Hello Shirley Temple!
I double cleanse! First with Bioderma Micellar Water and then with a Charcoal cleanser.
When was the last time you went to the zoo? Last summer with my kids! I try to take them at least once a year.
I definitely wear sunscreen during the winter! Best nail polish remover is the pink Sallys Beauty Supply brand!
The best nail polish remover I have experienced so far is the Remove + by Zoya. I can pretty much take off all my nail polish with one cotton ball (sometimes two if the polish is particularly tenacious). It also took off all the glitter polish my friend had on in one go. It’s pretty amazing 😀
The last time I went to a zoo was in high school.
It’s been about 2 years since I’ve been to the zoo. I prefer seeing the marine life at the beach 🙂
I almost make a layered masque treatment but with with 2-3 different moisturizers layered in the effected zones.
I am addicted to coffee, I can’t live without it, I have many cups a day & I refuse to admit how many cups per day (its after 10 p.m. now and I am drinking a cup of coffee while typing this).
My favorite fancy coffee drink is a iced soy milk Starbucks Caramel Macchiato w/an extra shot of espresso with McDonalds french fries….you may think that’s weird but I consider it having eclectic taste.
FYI: several years ago I had this for lunch 5 days a week for 6 months and I gained 10 pounds, who knew that would have more calories than eating a regular lunch?
Hope you had a great shower! Zoya Remove+ is the best polish remover I’ve ever used!
Favorite nail polish remover!! Formula X delete !!
-Favorite nail polish remover is the Zoya brand, it is the only one that does not dry the skin around my nails and has a very pleasant scent
– Winter sunscreen?? You bet! Even if it is cloudy out, I am not taking chances, I have a family history of skin cancer so that’s why I am terrified of the sun damage no matter the season.
– Double cleanse? I think I cleanse my face at least 3 times every night and then proceed to use toner and miscellar water afterwards.
– Favorite type of drink would be any sort of espresso or coffee drink, I love trying new ones if there’s seasonal ones available. 🙂
– Last time I went to the zoo I was probably 9 years old, thanks for reminding me I should go back soon!
I remember the last months of pregnancy. I just wanted to sleep!
Sunscreen year round is a must!
For my ‘Fancy Coffee’, I really enjoy Orange Mocha Frap’s from Starbucks! This is my go to for stress!!
None of the questions are calling to me today, so I will just say I hope your baby shower was full of laughter, purrs and smiles. 🙂
Hope you enjoyed your mani/pedi 🙂
heck yeah to sunscreen in the winter!
I don’t know if it’s considered double cleansing but I always wipe my face with a makeup wipe before actually washing with face wash.
I have no idea what the best nail polish remover is but if anyone has any suggestions, I’ll take ’em! Also, how to take off gel polish without completely damaging your nails cause, girl, that stuff eats my nails up!
I don’t actually wear dedicated sunscreen at all (I know! bad me!) because my moisturizer has SPF 15 and I figure that’s good enough… I know, I know…
Call me plain, but I love cappuccinos. Nothing really more fancy than that – And I like my cappuccinos dry. 🙂
Last time I went to the zoo was probably this past summer. I absolutely LOVE the zoo and we go pretty often. Our local zoo is only $4 admission but parking is always a nightmare. I can’t wait to go again! I’m deployed right now but found out there’s a zoo kinda close to where I am so I’m going to try to get out and visit 🙂
I’m actually not very adventurous with my hair. I got a perm once (never again! I wanted a body wave and she gave me a Shirley Temple!) and I’ve dyed my hair darker twice. I tried to bleach my hair in high school and when it turned out a beautiful orange color, I learned that I had natural red highlights in my hair that I didn’t know about so…yeah. There are no photos of that incident.
I don’t currently double cleanse but I’m looking at getting into the whole Korean beauty 10 step procedure. I ordered some masks and I’m trying to find a good essence to use… Any recommendations?
So many questions I don’t know which one to pick. Ok, lets go with the hair one. I’m all about natural look in both makeup and hair. But I’ve been experiencing weird urges to do something wild with my hair. I have long chocolate-copper hair and I love them very much. And in those wild visions of mine I see myself with curled half-blonde highlighted short bob. Sometimes it’s even lavender instead of blonde. The reason why I’m hesitating so much is that it’s going to take such a long time to achieve the look I have at the moment. Maybe if I was painfully bored with my natural hair the choice would be easier.
It’s been too long since I’ve been to a zoo!
I am always so afraid to change my hair it’s ridiculous. I LOVE the zoo, seeing animals ignore me while doing their own thing makes me so happy. I try to double cleanse but it takes discipline to stick to it! My skin loves it when I’m consistent though. Lately I’ve been cheating and using a Neutrogena wipe and then Garnier micellar water to “double cleanse”.
I double cleanse every night.
I’ve been meaning to use sunscreen every day, but I always forget! Not to mention, it always makes me greasy throughout the day. I really need to invest in some Monistat chafing gel lol!
I am adventourous with my hair by straightning it somedays and leaving it curly others.
We put candles on a Doritos Pizza instead of a cake for my brother’s birthday yesterday. It was fun!
Goodmorning!
It’s been a gorgeous January, yay to February!
Are you filipino?
If yes so am I! 🙂
And yeah, i double cleanse
I started and finished a book this week called Goodnight, Mr. Wodehouse and goodness gracious. Bawling my eyes out in the middle of the night, maybe not my best selection. Happy to have lighter fare lined up next, my library waiting list copy of Caliban’s War by James SA Corey just became available. The books are being made into TV series on Syfy called The Expanse – season finale this week and they’ve been renewed for season 2, woohoo! Good old space opera, my favorite. 😀
My fav fancy coffee drink is hot espresso with frothed milk, a pinch of sugar and a little rum (flavouring). Sprinkle nutmeg on top and voila…Christmas.
pumpkin latte by far! 🙂 yes i use sunscreen every day
I like coffee lattes the most. I want it to have a better taste . I need another flavor besides sugar and cream.
I hope you had a great time at the salon and the baby shower!! 🙂
I went to the zoo in Taipei just this past summer! So cute!
I am going to go red in the fall. I dont think I ever had the same hair color for 6 months. I love a good color change.
Favorite drink is a PSL.
I’ve never liked having creamy stuff on my face. But my sister has shared some sunscreen that doesn’t feel like it’s there so now I wear it more often. I should wear it everyday but I only wear sunscreen on days that I know will be sunny.
Wow very generous of you! Thanks for the opportunity! And I can totally relate to getting fixated on things. Lately once I get something in my head I’m all about it and nothing else!! Have a great day ?
I only typically wear sunscreen when I know I’m going to be outside for long periods of time, but this doesn’t include car rides, though it should. I don’t burn too easily, but I also don’t go outside all that often.
Just yesterday, I started “reverse washing” my hair. I had never heard of this concept before, and then I read a couple of blogs about it. I’m loving it! I’m curious to see if I notice a big change after a month.
My fave polish right now is opi with nail envy built in its color and strengthener in 1
Sunscreen all year! Always!
It’s a favourite tea drink vs. coffee drink. Green tea latte from Starbucks. Mmmmmmmm!
Yes, I double cleanse at times… with a facial oil to remove makeup, and then with a foaming cleanser afterwards to remove any leftover debris and makeup.
I use Eye Makeup Remover lotion and then a hydrating cleanser, does that count as double? I just started alternating some of those acid peels from MUAC and they are amazing. My skin is so smooth and glowing. So now I must wear sunscreen everyday.
Zoo: Nope, its too cold here. Although kids are free in Feb so I may bring them on a nice day
Nails: Too lazy to care for my nails
Hair: Quite, I love changing it up
Coffee: I love regular coffee but the best is when you get it from a fancy Italian restaurant. I want to have that at home!
Around a year ago I realized how dangerous the sun can be for skin after a lifetime of tanning, and now I wear sunscreen religiously in all seasons!
Fa La Latte from Caribou! Too bad it’s a seasonal drink and not really coffee.
I always wear sunscreen! Every day in any season, regardless if the sun is out or not.
My hair is tame now, but I was rocking various shades of Pravana Vivids as balyage and am thinking of going back to violet/wild orchid. I still wear sunscreen face moisturizer in the winter because of snow glare and it’s good for the skin.
I always double cleanse!
This Wednesday I’m going to pick up my Kat Von D contour palette and brush from someone US-based who did a custom purchase for me and has returned to Singapore for a while (KVD is shockingly not available over here) and I’m so excited! Also planning to do a local Sephora haul… in my list I have Guerlain Lingerie De Peau liquid foundation, NARS radiant creamy concealer and Fresh Soy Face Cleanser just to name a few. My wallet won’t be pleased!
HI KAREN,
THANKS FOR THIS CONTEST! I HOPE TO GO TO THE ZOO WITH MY BOYS SOON. WE ARE JUST GETTING OVER THE HOLIDAYS STILL..LOL
I feel self-conscious entering again, people, because ***I won*** a few weeks ago, and finally decided to treat myself to three of the new Urban Decay x Gwen Stefani lipsticks — Rock Steady, Firebird, and Wonderland — and am loving them!
But: I definitely wear sunscreen in winter. After having a melanoma removed a few years ago, I’m very conscientious about sunscreen. Dermatology nurses even wear it when they’re not even going outside, but just going to be sitting near a window — those UV rays come right through most kinds of glass!
And I double-cleanse at night, to get all that tenacious sunscreen off. In winter I use coconut oil or Josie Maran cleansing oil first. In summer I like Clinique Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm. Followed by First Aid Beauty Face Cleanser. In the morning I use CeraVe Moisturizing Cleanser to take off the night’s oils and skin-care products.
And I’m adventurous with my hair in some ways, but not in others. I’ve actually never colored it — it seems bold to me to wear its natural color, lol; my brown with streaks of white. And I like it either super-long or super-short, so, once I’ve grown it out, it’s usually a major life event (being on bedrest before my son was born, getting breast cancer) that brings on the super-short pixie cut. I did get a few inches cut off, to waist-length, recently, for more styling versatility, because it just tangled way too much when I wore it loose! That said, I style it in various braids, buns, and ponytails, so it looks different from day to day; I part it first on one side, then on the other (drives my stylist nuts when cutting!)
First of all I love your site! My favorite fancy drink is a green tea latte! Soo yummy! Thanks for the opportunity! xoxo Denise
You’re talking to an LA girl born and raised. You have to wear sunscreen because we have no winter lol unless you count the occasional rain which you should always still wear sunscreen because the rays are even more intense when they pass through clouds.
Also bonus my favorite fancy coffee drink is a caramel macchiato. I only get them when I’m feeling the need for an extra boost aka Mondays aka today. Is it 5pm yet?
As always thank you for your generous giveaway and everything that you do.
I just discovered your blog on Saturday and am loving it! Which made for unproductive Sunday as I just kept reading and reading…..LOVE!
I usually double cleanse, but I recently started using Garnier micellar water and I’ve been using it on its own.
I love caramel macchiato!
I’m not adventurous with my hair, but I wish I was! I prefer to spend time on my makeup instead of my hair, so it’s always left in a simple style.
Zoya makes the best nail polish remover! It doesn’t smell too bad either.
I wear sunscreen 365 days a year! Paula’s Choice always for my face!
Thanks for the giveaway!
I’m currently loving dusty light blue nails, and I try to wear sunscreen and double cleanse everyday ?
I do not wear sunscreen in the winter. I’m actually really pale and always want to try to get tan so I rarely wear sunscreen unless it’s in my makeup :)!
Karen, I know you love the NARS Velvet Matte Skin Tint SPF 30. Have you tried the Bare Escentuals Complextion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Creme? It’s great stuff that really leaves your face glowing.
I keep meaning to double cleanse at night before bed, but I’m usually so exhausted that I’m lucky if I take off the day with a wipe!
The only time I was super adventurous with my hair for a hair show a few years ago. They made my hair look like Rainbow-Brite threw up all over it. It was awesome but the maintenance on it was insane. I kept it for about a month before I decided it was time to return to the land of normal-ish hair. It’s been almost 2 years and it’s almost done growing out. I don’t regret it but I doubt I’ll do it again.
this is great! Thank you!!
I’m actually doing a friend’s hair and make-up tomorrow morning. I’m going to have to do a somewhat challenging braid, but just not sure which one.
I have longer hair and love braids. I need to watch more tutorials. I catch on pretty quick!
I’m going for sheer iridescent nails with Pacifica Unicorn Horn nail polish. ?
One of my favorite drinks is the London Fog, which is technically a tea drink but is definitely delicious!
Yes to sunscreen in winter
I went to a giant aquarium last month. That is the closest I have been to the zoo in a while.
I love my SPFs year-round!
I wear sunscreen at night.
i need a haircut so badly
I do wear sunscreen in winter 🙂
I use a face wipe and then clean with cleanser – not oil + cleanser though
Have an awesome February!
I recently fell in love with the Josie Maran Bare(bear?) Naked nail wipes. I was really dubious they would do much because they don’t even feel very wet or soaked with product, but they work! And they’re so portable
I’ve recently become obsessed with beauty oils!
Hope you had a great baby shower
I have naturally curly hair, so though it looks adventurous and wild, it is not. I think the most adventurous I truly get is the rare occasions I try to straighten it!
The last time I went to the zoo was a few years ago. We went to The San Diego Zoo, me and my 2 teenagers. I felt the burn for DAYS! My daughter is in a wheelchair chair and there was so much to see, so much ground to cover, and I swear, it seemed like I was pushing her up Mt Everest! I actually lost weight on that vacay! ?
Although chai tea isn’t a coffee, it is my favourite!I double cleanse because it makes my face feel squeaky clean 🙂
I’ve been obsessed with liquid lipsticks! I forsee myself getting a whole bunch with the next few weeks!
I use sunscreen everyday no matter the season or the weather.
Pick me!!! I love Sephora!
Last zoo I went to was the Living Desert zoo in Palm Desert on Saturday! Great little zoo near Palm Springs.
I just got Tom Ford Eyeshadow Quad in Seductive Rose… it’s the first time that I’ve tried a pink-purple glittery eyeshadow, and it’s soo pretty!!! I wore it to work today and got compliments. I ordered Orchid Haze as well and is impatiently waiting for it to arrive 🙂
yahoo! i need a new perfume badly
the last and first time i went to the zoo was 3 years ago. I was in disbelief on how big the zoo was. let’s just say i wish there was an adult cart that I could ride in lol
I’m pretty adventurous with my hair. Right now I have a 2-toned pixie cut.
I usually TRIPLE cleanse! First I take all of my makeup off with Purity by Philosophy, then use my Clarisonic with the cleanser that came with it, then end with Angels on Bare Skin from Lush!
I love a good sunscreen year-round. During the summer I use Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Liquid SPF 70, which is almost water-like in texture so goes well under makeup. Just this winter, I’ve discovered Avon Anew Clinical Skinvincible SPF 50 — it was on sale (yay!), has a light, slightly creamy texture, and also goes well under foundation. I’m paler than pale, so an SPF 30 is the minimum suggested by my dermatologist. After a few (thankfully minor) scares with skin cancer, I take her advice very seriously.
On another note, please share that mint mani!
I sort of double cleanse. I’ll run a cotton pad of micellar water over my face at the end of the day to remove makeup, and then when I get ready to go to bed, I do another pass with a new cotton pad and micellar water.
Nope, no sunscreen in winter (or at all, actually)
I never wear sunscreen-unless it accidentally ends up in another product I am using!
I would love this so much! I have my eye on some Urban Decay and Kat Von D.