Sweet Tea and Hydrangeas

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March Life Updates

Hey y’all!!! Guess who is finally back after her five month long blogging break. This girl!!! I am very happy to be back but my break was much need, though it was longer than I had expected. I had come back from my break for about a week and then decided I needed more time. I have been crazy busy over these last few months that I seriously have not had much downtime.  I am proud to say though that I have been getting a lot better with organizing myself and my time. Now lets actually get down to what I was up to in March.

Wedding Planning

We are 7 months away from our wedding (well it will be on the 28th). Time has seriously flown by!! I still have a hefty to-do list but it’s mostly small things. We took our engagement photos last month and well…I didn’t exactly love them. I am very hard on myself when it comes to what I look like in photos. When I got the pictures, I didn’t think I looked the way I did. I liked about 4 photos out of 200 that we took. I will also admit that taking engagement photos is somewhat cheesy (the poses, kissing all the time). So let’s hope that I am happy with my bridals when I go to take those.

This past weekend, my bridesmaids and I found their dresses. They tried on four dresses and picked out the best one in less than an hour. Can I say…that’s amazing! I am so happy that we found a dress that fits all of their body types and they are all going to look beautiful! On Friday, I will be going to pick my dress up finally! I found it in October, and it came in last month but I haven’t been able to go get it. It’s going to be crazy trying it back on and knowing that it’s actually mine and I can take it home.

In regards to things I need to get checked off my list soon…Save The Dates are my #1 priority. I have them designed but need to do a little tweaking before having them printed out. Thankfully I previously started collecting addresses, so putting them together once printed, won’t be too bad (or let’s hope not). I really have done well with getting stuff done ahead of time but I’ll be honest that I have been freaking out lately. I’m like seven months….I need to get all this done now. I just have to keep it together. Y’all pray for me.

Personal Life

I have been really focusing on taking care of myself. I am currently doing a 12 week fitness challenge and I’ve really proud of myself. I thought that it was going to be much harder with having a fairly structured meal plan but I actually love all the meals. I also have found that with me working out more, I have had more energy (slowly building up). I really love that I am not as tired as I have been in the past, I just need to keep this up. That wedding dress and just being healthy in general has been a huge motivation kick. I’m down 17 lbs since October.

Work has been very busy since the beginning of the year. We have had a huge push for hiring for positions (I am in HR), so there hasn’t really been much down time. In the past typically that was a bad thing but our team has really done well with having fun and not letting it overwhelm us too much. Let’s see if that continues. Lol.

This year I have also really been focusing on spending time with my friends and family. Everything that happened in October/November, really made me think about how important making memories with your loved ones is. I would give anything to have had more time with my grandfather and to have my grandmother back to the way she used to be. Going forward, I make sure that I make even more time for the people that matter in my life (not that I didn’t before). Life is too short y’all!

 

Blogging

Now that I am back from my break, I have some big things planned for STH. These plans will be slowly but surely happening and I am very excited for them! As far as content, I still plan on having beauty, life style and blogging tips. If there is any content that you would like to see, let me know in the comments below and I will do my best to make it happen!

I hope everyone enjoyed my little life update!! I know it was long but I figured I would let everyone know why I’ve been missing lately. Here’s to getting back to blogging!!!

 

What has been going on in your life lately? I’d love to know in the comments! 

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February 2018 Goals

Happy February!!! I can’t believe how fast January flew by and I have a feeling this month will be the same. Seeing that January was a time for me to re-charge, I did not set any goals which was perfectly fine with me. I did however, set goals for 2018. With that being said, I will be sharing my goals for this month. Let’s get started.

February Goals

Finish reading The Woman in Cabin 10// I am slowly making my way through reading this (not because it’s bad but because I haven’t had much time to read). I would love to be able to actually finish a book this month.

Continue working out 3 x’s a week// I have been doing very well with working out so far this year. I just want to get back into shape and feel and look better.

Start collecting addresses for our Save the Dates// We take our engagement photos this Friday, so I want to get a head start on collecting addresses. I know our photo’s won’t come in for a few weeks but hey…it never hurts to get started.

Cook two new recipes// I have so many recipes saved on Pinterest that I’ve been meaning to try but haven’t.

Take more time to relax// I have been non-stop lately and I really haven’t taken time for myself. I know that is going to be much needed because life is only going to get more busy.

 

What are your goals for this month? Let me know in the comments below. 

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2017 Reflections & New Year Goals

 

Hey Everyone! I can not believe that 2017 has come and gone and the first month of 2018 is pretty much over. As many of you know I stepped away from blogging recently, so this is why this post is just now being shared. I am ready to kick off STH for 2018 and make my blog the best it has ever been (compared to previous years). I have a lot of new and exciting things in the works for STH. Stay tuned! For now, let’s take a look back at 2017, then I’ll share my 2018 goals.

 

2017 Recap & Reflections

Personal: 2017 was a very hectic year for me, There were a lot of ups and downs, but I am very grateful for those experiences because it taught me a lot about myself.

January took off without any hesitation when it came to my work life. I’m not going to lie work kicked my butt because there was absolutely no down time throughout the year. I am extremely proud of myself because I stayed positive even when curve balls were thrown my way (which is typically hard for me to do).

Despite all of the craziness from work I did have some amazing moments in 2017. One of the most exciting moments for me was in May when I got in engaged. I was kind of expecting it but told myself to not get my hopes up, in case it did not happen. Of course with being newly engaged, came wedding planning, which has been in full force since the week after we got engaged (I was not wasting any time).

In between the craziness of work and wedding planning, I made sure to have some fun. I made it a goal to spend more time with my family and friends. I’m so grateful for all of the moments I got to make and I wish some of them did not have to end.

With all of those great moments, came sadness starting in October. Those of you who read my blog frequently, know the situation that occurred with my grandparents. Those situations hit me hard and made the rest of 2017 literally a living hell for me. The pain has slowly gotten easier to deal with but it’s still there. I will say that the pain and sadness taught me to cherish the time you have with the ones you love. Tomorrow is never promised, so make the best of your time. The only positive that came out of these situations is that it taught me that I am stronger than I give myself credit for.

 

Blog: 2017 brought a lot of growth for STH and I could not be more grateful for that. I was blessed with so many opportunities and learned so much about blogging.

One of my main goals for STH was to start pitching myself to brands. It was so nerve wrecking at first to put myself out there but I’m so glad I did (never give up on yourself or your dreams). I got to work with some amazing brands that I loved and got introduced to some new ones as well.

With the growth of STH came a lot of learning and pushing myself outside of my comfort zone. Of course there was a lot of trail and error, which is expected. I know that I still have a lot to learn, which I am taking day by day.

I want to thank each of you for supporting me along my blogging journey. All of your comments, love and encouragement does not go unnoticed. I am so very thankful for all of you and I hope to continue to build relationships with y’all.

New Year Goals

 

Blogging Goals

Build Relationships With Fellow Bloggers// I really want to start connecting with bloggers more this year. I feel that building a tribe is so important when it comes to blogging. Without other bloggers support I would have given up on blogging a long time ago. Thankfully my blogging friends always pushed me to keep going. I’m so grateful for them! So here’s to making new blogging friends and continuing the relationships I have already made.

Grow On Social Media// Last year I was able to grow my social media but it took a lot of work and time. I changed my strategies on how I posted, when I posted, etc and it really worked for me.

Instagram Currently: 1,232 Goal: 2,500 This is probably a huge stretch for me because Instagram is either really great at times or really horrible.

Twitter Currently: 557 Goal: 650  Not going to lie I do not use Twitter as much as I should, so I really want to work on that this year.

Pinterest Currently: 2,186 Goal: 4,000 I love Pinterest a lot and it is a huge source of traffic for me. I plan on working a lot more on my Pinterest strategy this year.

Change the look of STH// This is something that is currently in the works. I am so excited about it because it’s been long overdue. I hope that the new look pays off. I will be sticking with the same color scheme for the most part.

Get STH facebook page up and going// I’ve been wanting to do this for awhile but honestly I’ve focused so much energy on Instagram, that making a fb page has not been on the top of my list.

Personal 

Focus on self care// I love being able to pamper myself, even if it’s just sitting around reading a book. I feel that this is really going to help me feel more energized again. I’ll be having a self care challenge coming soon to the blog!

Work out regularly// I want to be in the best shape that I can be this year. I slacked a good bit last year and really want to get my butt into gear. I know that working out will not only help me lose weight but will help me feel better altogether.

Start saving more money// I need to stop spending money on things I truly don’t need (let’s hope I can stop myself from impulse buys). As much as I love shopping, I tend to buy so many things that I already have.

Spend more time with family & friends// With everything that happened towards the end of the year, I feel that time is too short. I want to spend as much time as I can with the one’s I love.

Thanks so much for stopping by and catching up with me today. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate all of your support! Here’s to making 2018 the best year ever!

What are some of your reflections from last year? What are your goals for this year? 

I’d love to know in the comments below. 

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Life Lately January 2017

I am finally back from my blogging break! I haven’t blogged in almost a month and while it was much needed, I am so happy to be back into the swing of things. I’ve missed interacting with all of you, so let’s get caught up.

+I am in the process of changing things around here on the blog. Just the look though! The posts will still be the same of course. If there is anything you’d like to see on the blog let me know in the comments below and I will try my best to make it happen.

+I have lots of ideas for upcoming content. I can’t wait to get everything written out to share!

+I am working on a new blogging series with my sweet friend Leslie. It’s going to be a lot of fun.

+ I’m so excited that my wedding dress will be coming in next month. It will feel even more real that everything is coming together once it comes in.

+My grandfather has been gone for two months now. I had a lot of breakdowns last week because everything reminded me of him. I miss him dearly but am happy to be going to visit his grave again this weekend.

+I’m planning on working on my self care more this year. I will be doing a challenge soon and I’m looking forward to it very much. Would y’all like me to share the challenge on the blog?

+I want to do another Q&A on the blog. I need y’alls help with asking questions please! I’d greatly appreciate it if you’d ask me some questions in the comments below. 🙂 You can ask my anything (as long as it’s appropriate-lol).

+I got everything in place for our rehearsal dinner. Which makes me very happy. I am slowly crossing more and more items off my list of things to do for the wedding.

 

That’s everything that has been going on with me recently. Nothing overly exciting but I hope you all enjoyed catching up. I’d love to know what is going on in your lives currently.

 

Coming up on STH

+My Reflections from 2017

+My Word of the Year

+My 2018 Goals

+My Favorite Beauty Products from 2017

 

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Life Lately December 2017 + Reader Survey

Hey Y’all!! I’m so glad you are here with me today. Things have been quite around here lately, I figured it was time for some catching up. So grab your favorite drink and let’s get to chatting.

+I have been slightly disorganized lately. Life was so crazy for me in October & November, with both of my grandparents going into the hospital and then my grandfather passing away. I honestly have not had time to catch my breath especially with the holidays happening right in the midst of my family emergencies. I hate being disorganized but I’ve been exhausted physically, mentally and emotionally. All I want to do is sleep lately which is probably what I need. With everything that has happened STH has suffered like crazy but life happens and there will always be blogging.  I seriously hope I get myself back on track before next year.

+I have not been feeling like myself lately. There have been so many things running through my mind about life in general and if I am making the right choices, etc. A lot of this has to do with everything that recently happened and conversations I’ve had. I’m sure that being disorganized has not helped either. It’s like I am just not feeling it lately in all aspects of my life. Hopefully some good rest of the holidays will help me clear my mind.

+I have been contemplating about changing the look of Sweet Tea & Hydrangeas. I am a little bored with my blog layout and thought about changing my blog name. Not sure what exactly I want to do yet. I think I want to stay around the same color scheme though. However, if you know any great places for WordPress.org themes,etc let me know!

+I am almost done with Christmas shopping. Thankfully I only have to get two gift cards and I am done. Next year I will be more on top of my game when it comes to shipping (hopefully).

+I had so much holiday content planned this year but I did not publish one single post. I’m disappointed in myself for that but I know a break was needed. I want to start 2018 off with lots of energy and kick butt with my blog.

+My grandfathers passing made a month last Saturday and I went to visit his grave two weeks ago. It took a lot out of me to be able to go visit but I am so thankful that I did. I broke down while sitting on his grave but I knew he was sitting there beside me telling me he was okay. At one point the wind started blowing like crazy out of know where, so I knew that was his way of comforting me.

+This past weekend I got to spend time with one of my best friends for over 11 years and it was so much fun. It felt so nice to be able to laugh and dance like fools. Sometimes a girl just needs a little bit of dancing to brighten her mood.

+I plan on getting my Blogging Bliss Series up and running again starting the beginning of next year. If you would like to be featured please let me know in the comments below. Read the previous posts here and here that I shared for the series.

+I’ve slowly gotten back into wedding planning mode and I am proud to say I have a huge chunk of items checked off my list. I want to share my wedding planning experience as well on the blog. Would y’all like to see that type of content for next year?

I hope you all enjoyed catching up with me and my life lately. What has been going on in your life? What are your plans for Christmas? 

I’d love to know in the comments below. 

 

-Reader Survey-

Seeing that it’s December, I love conducting a reader survey, to see what y’all want to see more or less of. I’d greatly appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to fill out. I want to make Sweet Tea and Hydrangeas better for 2018, so your feedback is greatly appreciated. Please, be kind but honest. Also, I will be giving away $25 in PayPal Cash to a lucky person who fills the survey out, so don’t forget to leave your email address! Thank You again so much for taking my survey.

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December 2017 Goals

 

This year has honestly flown by so quickly. I am still in shock that I am talking about my December goals already. In this post you will see that I am recapping my October goals instead of my November goals. Unfortunately in October both of my grandparents went into the hospital within a week of each other (You can read about them here and here). So I did not have much time to blog and then November came and things got really bad for me. My grandfather was said to have been doing much better and got out of the hospital, then went back in in which he passed away. It has been a very tough few months for me. However, I will leave my thoughts for another post when I am ready to talk about my feelings. A huge thank you though to all of those that sent prayers, love,etc my way during that time. I greatly appreciate it!

I always love a new month because that gives me something to look forward to as far as what I would like to get accomplished. It’s always nice to have a fresh start. Today I’m going to be recapping my October goals and share what I want to accomplish this month.

October Goals Revisited: Blog & Personal

-Set a date for my engagement photos// Yes!!! So happy this is done. I even scheduled my makeup/hair appointment for it as well.

-Start finalizing the rough draft of our wedding guest list// Yes!!! We added more people to it after realizing we had missed some people. I have a feeling we will be having to up our number of guests.

-Start looking into hotels to block off for the wedding night// Not yet. I really need to get on this!

-Write five beauty posts// This did not happen. Unfortunately with two family emergencies back to back, blogging this month got put on the back burner.

-Write five blog posts ahead of time// Didn’t happen either. I wrote three blog posts ahead of time. So I guess that is better than nothing.

-Continue working with brands// Yes!! I am currently in the process of working with a few more brands. I am excited for these opportunities.

-Start saving money for Christmas presents// I haven’t really saved any money yet for presents but I did buy a few, so I’ll count that as a yes.

4/7// I am actually proud of myself for even accomplishing four of my goals. October was a very rough month.

December Goals: Blog & Personal

-Block off a hotel for our wedding// Seeing I have not had time to do this…I really need to get on it.

-Take some time to relax// I have slowly begun to relax after all the events that took place. I need a spa day though ASAP!

-Continue to purchase Christmas gifts// I have only purchased a few gifts and have a long way to go.

-Enjoy spending time with my family over the Christmas holiday// Seeing everything that has happened recently, I just want to take all the time I can to enjoy it with my family.

-Begin drafting ideas for content for January// I already have several ideas as far as what I want to write for the month of January but I need to put it altogether.

-Start reading The Lipstick Gospel books// I saw this on my friend Leslie’s Instagram as a suggestion and I had to order them.

-Book a videographer for our wedding// I have already messaged several of them but need to make my final choice.

I hope you enjoyed the recap of my goals from October and my goals for this month. I have several goals for this month but nothing that is too crazy. I really need to take time to relax and enjoy life a little bit.

 

What are you goals for this month? What did you accomplish last month? 

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November 2017 Favorites

I honestly can not believe that I am already talking about my November favorites. It still amazes me how fast 2017 has flown by. Where did the time go? Life recently has been really crazy for me (more about that in another post) so it’s not surprising this month is almost over. Despite the fact that life has been crazy, I was able to try out several new products. So, let’s jump into what I have been loving recently.

Kat Von D Shade + Light Face Palette

I used this for the first time over the Thanksgiving break and I was extremely impressed with how blendable the shades are.  I have used some contouring products in the past and I looked like a muddy hot mess even after blending it out. The palette contains three contouring shades and highlighting shades. I do feel that even those with lighter skin will be able to use the contouring shades. I also love that this palette is refillable!

It Cosmetics Superhero Elastic Stretch Volumizing Mascara

I recently stopped getting eye lash extensions and was on the hunt to try out a new mascara. I had seen previous reviews on this one and thought I’d give it a try. This mascara took my lashes from nothing to high volume with just one coat (I apply at least two coats for extra volume). Seeing that I apply more than one coat, I had no issues with my lashes becoming clumpy. This mascara is also good for your lashes because it contains strengthening biotin’s and proteins.

Kiehl’s Super Multi-Corrective Cream

Guys I am not going to lie with everything that has been going on in my life over the past month, my skin became extremely stressed out. I look like I had aged a little because of lack of sleep,etc. This product right here took my skin back to looking refreshed and soft. This is an anti-aging moisturizer that helps with dryness, fine lines/wrinkles and dullness/uneven skin texture. I have noticed that the lines around my eyes have slightly decreased, as well as my smile lines over the last few weeks. I can not say enough good things about this product!

Kiehl’s Super Multi-Corrective Eye-Opening Serum

With all the sleepless nights I had over the last month this product was my saving grace when it came to making my eyes look less fatigued. I would put this serum on and my eyes instantly looked brighter and less puffy. It also helped with putting moisture back into my under eye area. Seriously one of the better eye creams I have used.

Tartelette Toasted Eyeshadow Palette

This is probably my favorite palette from Tarte currently. The shadows are full of warmth and just perfect for creating a neutral eye look. I love that it includes some matte shades and shimmer. The shadows are very pigmented, buttery and blend out beautifully. If you’re looking for a palette to splurge on this one is it!

Pelle Beauty Neroli + Rose Cleansing Foam

I’m a huge lover of Pelle Beauty products and this product did not disappoint. I love that Marnie uses natural ingredients in her products. This cleanser is very gentle on the skin as well as hydrating. I found that it effectively removed my makeup without any issues. It also smells really nice and not overly floral like.

Pelle Beauty Neroli + Rose Beauty Mist

This product can be used to set makeup and to hydrate your skin. I love products that can be used for more than one purpose. I use this product primarily to hydrate my skin when it needs a little pick me up. It does not leave my skin feeling sticky which is a major plus!

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

Can I just say this stuff is serious lip crack and it smells amazing! I love using this mask when my lips are extremely chapped and even when they aren’t. Let’s just say that I can’t stand the thought of having chapped lips, so anything I can do to prevent that, I am all for it. This mask has moisture wrap technology that boosts hyaluronic acid and mineral that form a protective film over your lips that helps lock in moisture.

ColourPop Yes, Please Palette

This palette is perfect for Fall!!! It has oranges, reds, yellows and any shade you can think of to create that Fall look. This is the first time I’ve used any of ColourPop’s pressed shadows and these are really great shadows! I found that they were very blendable and highly pigmented. The best thing about this palette is that it’s only $16 which is a steal.

Have your tried any of these products out? If not which products would you like to try out? 

What did you love in November?

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STH Happenings// Vol. 6

 

How do I begin this post, other than saying life has been so crazy for my lately (this is why I have been missing recently on the blog, social media, etc). I thought things were settling down with everything that happened with my grandmother which I shared in this post. However, once things settled down with her, my grandfather went into the hospital as well. These last three weeks have been nothing short of exhausting and I honestly hope that the rest of 2017 goes by smoothly (I don’t think I can handle any more craziness to be honest). So today, I will be sharing some life updates and things that have been going on with my lately. I apologize now for lots of long paragraphs.

+My grandmother was released from the hospital and is now currently in rehab. She has lost usage of her right side completely, so we are hoping with therapy, she begins regaining her memory on her right side.

+My grandfather went into the hospital almost two weeks ago due to pain in his right side. The doctors told us initially that he had pneumonia and gallstones. Not too horrible right? Wrong!! They then proceeded to let us know days afterwards that he was extremely sick and pretty much probably going to die. This of course sent me into a panic attack….every emotion you can imagine, I was experiencing it. The doctors at the hospital he was in pretty much were giving up on him, which I was so mad because aren’t doctors supposed to do all they can do for people? Obviously not those doctors, they told us to go ahead and get his last wishes together,etc. I am not going to lie I wanted to punch every single one of those doctors at the hospital. So we transferred him to another hospital, which thank God they were not going to just give up on him. Thankfully he is doing much better and we can only hope that he continues to improve. If you can’t tell by now, my grandparents are my world.

+My fiancé and I flew out to Vegas last week to see Britney Spears in concert. Yes I am a Britney fan and have been since she came out with Baby One More Time (no shame y’all)! This was my birthday present (my bday was in May) but we were not able to go see her until last week. I must say the props, costumes, dancing…the whole show was amazing! I’ve seen her before in the past but Vegas was the topping on the cake. Here’s a picture of me before we left for the concert.

+I did a ton of damage recently with the Sephora VIB Rouge sale. Spent way too much money…and I don’t think I am even done yet. Would y’all like to see my recommendations for the sale? If so, let me know in the comments below and I’ll put together a post for this week!

+I’m starting to think of holiday posts that I want to do. I have lots of ideas but let me know what you’d like to see and I’ll try to make it happen!

 

That’s all that has been going on with me for the last few weeks. I hated to be away from blogging but my family comes first.

 

How have things been for you? Any exciting things going on in your life? Let me know in the comments below. 

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STH Happenings// Vol. 5

Happy Thursday!!! I am glad that I am back to blogging because things have been entirely too quite around here lately. With wedding planning, work, a family emergency and life in general, things have been happening non-stop. I wish I could pump the brakes a little and relax but life is going to be awfully busy for a while. I will admit though some things that have been happening are exciting! Here’s what I’ve been up to lately.

Happenings

+I booked my engagement photos. I’m pretty excited about these; however trying to figure out what we are going to wear….is going to drive me crazy. If you have any suggestions let me know!

+I said YES to the dress last weekend. I tried on about 25 dresses and it came down to two of them. I won’t lie it was a very hard choice but it came down to what could I dance in more (because I will be a dancing fool at my wedding). I went with a style that was not what I was originally going towards (which a lot of people say typically happens) Here is the one that didn’t make the cut. It’s so pretty though!

+My grandmother had a stroke last week which threw my family completely out of whack. Thankfully she is making small improvements and will hopefully get back to her old self again soon.

+I have been so exhausted over the last week with my grandmother’s stroke. I feel like I have not slept in years (I look like it as well). I just want to sleep all day y’all.

+I became an admin for BPP (Blog Passion Project). I am very excited to be an admin for this group. This is by far one of my favorite blogging groups because everyone is so genuine.

In Case You Missed It

+ Jan Marini Clean & Skin Zyme Review

+ October Goals 

+ My Fall Makeup Essentials 

+ Love It or Leave It Vol 1

Insta Lately

 

Happy Monday Y’all!! Yesterday I took a trip to @sephora to get some new goodies and my tried and true @urbandecaycosmetics setting spray. Testing out this @fentybeauty foundation to see if it’s worth the hype. I’ll have my review coming soon! Have you tried it out yet or any of the products? Let me know in the comments below. . . . . . @fentybeauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Foundation in 170 @fentybeauty Match Stix Shimmer Skinstick in Rum @fentybeauty Match Stix Matte Skinstick in Bamboo @nudestix Gel Color Lip in Wicked @laneige_us Essential Power Skin Toner @toocoolforschool.us Firming, Hydration & Pore Tightening Egg Mask @urbandecaycosmetics All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray . . . #sweetteaandhydrangeas #blogger #beautyblogger #beautyblogcoalition #makeup #makeuplover #skincare #sheetmask #photosinbetween #thatsdarling #thehappynow #theeverydaygirl #blogpassionproject #syblbeauty #urbandecay #fentyfoundation #fentibeauty #sweetwaterdecor #toocoolforschool #laneige #nudestix

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Has anything been going on in your life lately? I’d love to know how things are going for you! Let me know in the comments below. 

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Jan Marini Clean & Skin Zyme Review

This post has been sponsored by Jan Marini on behalf of BrandBacker. All opinions expressed are my own.

I share a lot of skin care products on my blog as you can see because I am a skin care junkie. I love being able to find products that truly work and share my opinions of them with y’all. So today, I am here to share another great skincare line that I was recently introduced to. As I get older taking care of my skin is something that I take very seriously. When it comes to skin care products, I want something that helps prevent aging and dull skin. When I got the chance to try out the Clean and Skin Zyme from Jan Marini I was excited to see how well the products worked out.

About Jan Marini

Jan Marini was founded in 1994 in California. The company believes in making products that focus on skin care concerns as well providing your skin with proper ingredients to help prevent and maintain aging. Jan Marini believes that products should provide results without having to make extreme sacrifices.

The products I was sent to try out are used to exfoliate the skin to help remove dead skin cells without harming or irritating sensitive skin. These products are suggested to be used in conjunction with one another to give your skin a more polished look but can be used separately as well. Both the Clean & Skin Zyme have proteolytic enzyme’s-papain from green unripened papaya and can be used on any skin type.

Clean Zyme Cleanser

I use this cleanser in the morning and at night time in place of my typical cleanser. I found that it is very gentle and does not irritate my skin, which is a plus because as I’ve gotten older certain cleansers make my skin go crazy. I loved that this cleanser was able to properly remove my makeup without any issues. I wear full coverage foundation so some cleansers do not take all my makeup off without using a ton of product.  With that being said a little bit of this product does go a long way which is also a great thing. After using this product my face very soft, smooth and more vibrant.

Skin Zyme

I use this product twice weekly and all I have to say is yes girl yes!!! I keep it on for 15 minutes as suggested and then wash it off with the clean zyme cleanser. Every time I use this my face is so soft and I have noticed that the redness in my checks have slightly decreased.  I feel like I have gotten a facial every time after using this product.

Overall Impression

I am extremely impressed with both of these products. I love how my skin looks and feels after using the Skin Zyme & Clean Zyme Cleanser. It has made my skin significantly smoother, softer and has improved the texture of my skin overall. It also does not irritate my skin nor does it make it oilier than what it already is. I do find that the price point for these products are very affordable for the amount of product you are receiving. I can not wait to check out some other products from Jan Marini.

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