Karabears Top 5 Must Have Beauty Products

I have compiled a list of beauty products that I absolutely CANNOT live without! And by saying I can’t live without these products, I'm saying; "If I was on a desert island, I would have to have these products with me" type of can’t live without! So with that being said, I hope you thoroughly enjoy my list of life saving products :)

1. Suave Professionals Dry Shampoo

I have tried SO many dry shampoos over the years it’s not even funny! Big Sexy Hair, TRESemme, Victoria’s Secret, regular baby powder; you name it, I’ve tried it! But, I’ve only found one that I really liked and that’s this cheap old bottle from Suave! This formula is infused with mineral clay and silk powder and basically absorbs the grease on your head in between washes! The smell is very fresh and clean and if you hate washing your hair every single day like me, this stuff will be your new best friend! You can purchase a 5 oz.  bottle >Here< for just $2.88!

 

2. doTERRA Clear Skin Foaming Face Wash

 

This face wash has seriously transformed my skin! I can’t tell you how many compliments I’ve received regarding my glowing and clear complexion since I began using it! It’s really such an amazing product! It is extremely gentle on the skin and it leaves your face feeling clean, fresh and radiant without drying it out. It also contains CPTG (therapeutic grade) essential oils and black cumin seed oil, to help keep your skin clear! You can purchase 1.7 fl. Oz. of this product >Here< for just $21!

 

3. b. Cosmetics Mineral Liquid Powder Foundation SPF 15

I have been using this foundation for months now and I could never imagine ever using anything else! The coverage is amazing!! It applies smoothly over the skin and sets itself to a soft-powder finish. This foundation provides sunscreen and antioxidant protection for ultra-sensitive skin. The formula is also oil-free and that’s what makes it great for all skin types, particularly skin with large pores and an oily T-zone (that would be me)! Purchase this foundation >Here< for just $28!

 

4. Norvell One Hour Sunless Mist

Ok, so if I was on a desert island I probably wouldn’t need this one since I would be getting a tan from the actual sun but I HAD to put this product on my list because I love it so, so much! I have tried literally every single sunless tanner known to man and this one tops them all! This product is salon quality and delivers salon quality results! The formula is 100% vegan, paraben-free, and contains natural enzymes that hydrate the skin! It dries in about an hour but I usually leave mine on for at least 8 hours (I spray right before bed and then shower in the morning) and my tan lasts for about 5 days. The website states that each 7 fl. Oz. bottle will give you about 5-7 spray tans just depending on how much you use however, I have sprayed 5 times and still have half the bottle left! If you would like to purchase this product, go >Here< and get it for $42!

 

5. Perfectly Posh Good Morning, Beautiful Chunk Big Bath Bar

Due to having Interstitial Cystitis and chronic UTI’s I have to be careful about the products that I’m using on my skin. Over the past year and a half since being diagnosed I have tried quite a few all or mostly natural body washes and honestly they stink…literally stink! Then, a friend turned me on to Perfectly Posh. While some of their products still smell awful, this one smelled divine! It smells of green tea and lemon and contains sunflower oil and caffeine among other natural ingredients. It also lasts for a LOOOOOONG time too! My 1 little bar lasted almost 3 months!! (yes, I was bathing daily) You can learn more about PP and purchase the 7oz. bath bar >Here< for $9!

 

 

Hope you enjoyed seeing and learning about my top 5 favorite beauty products!! Be sure to comment below and tell me what some of yours are :)

 

xoxo, karabears

 

 

5 Days of Lovin- Day 5

Tomorrow is Valentine's day (day 5)!

Valentine's used to be the one holiday that I absolutely hated, mostly to do with the fact that I was perpetually single.  And maybe cuz clearly it's a holiday made up by Hallmark.  BUT on one fateful Valentine's day 9 years ago, my best friend and I decided to forget about all the cliche things we should be doing on Valentines day and spent it with each other, at a dive bar, in Venice beach.  This wasn't ANY dive bar, it was the dive bar we had been going to on a regular basis where everyone knew our name, nobody would be on a date there and we could just go on about our business like any other day.  I am pretty sure the last thing either of us were looking for was to meet someone.  Well long story short, we spotted a "foreigner"  in "Uggs" which confused us, who happened to be talking to the bass player from Beck who happened to be hitting on us, who was supposed to play darts with us, when he didnt want to play darts with us,  I asked such "foreigner" if he wanted to play darts, he said no, I thought "WHATEVER".  My BFF and I played darts, had the best time in each others company being our dorky selves, low and behold "foriegner in Uggs" ends up coming up to us to play darts.....the rest is history.  I met my (British) husband, at a dive bar in Venice Beach, on Valentines day!  It was the best day of my life because it led to my wedding day and everything that has evolved since the day we met.  In addition, having my BFF (since I was 5!) there the day we met is pretty awesome too.  I also dragged her on our first few dates, did I mention she is a really amazing friend? :)

While most of you all have some sort of something planned out for your Valentine's day, I think tomorrow is about whatever makes you both the most happy.  Do something together that doesn't involve societal pressures about doing something so extravagant or romantic.  Order take-out, watch a movie, go to your favorite hole in the wall restaurant, go to a dive bar- whatever it is- do something you both enjoy and forget about all the social media posts that are going to flood your feed about how amazing their significant others are.

If you are single- go out with your friends!  If all your friends are taken, go to a bar by yourself!  If you aren't comfortable with that, do whatever makes you happy.  If that is ordering a pizza and watching Bridget Jones Diary- do it!  Don't check Social Media and concentrate on yourself.  You are LOVED!  We love you!  You are AMAZING!  And you will find THE ONE some day, trust me!   Every day is a new day, a new opportunity, and new chance to meet the person of your dreams.  DON'T GIVE UP HOPE!

I hope you all have had an amazing week and hope to hear about anyone who has tried any of our ideas.  They aren't perfect, maybe not realistic, just fun ideas to treat your loved one or yourself!

xoxo,
Kaitlin

5 Days of Lovin- Day 4

Has anyone tried out any of the ideas yet?  Let us know! :)

Day 4 (to implement on Thursday)- Breakfast in bed!

This doesn't to be anything crazy or a full on breakfast.  Does he/ she love coffee?  Surprise them with their favorite coffee/ latte before they go to work.  Do they love donuts?  Pick those up before they wake up.  This is the best way to start of both of your day- paying it forward- going the extra mile to help start their day off right.

If you are single- Leave early to pick up your favorite latte or treat!  Or better yet, try out that early morning yoga session you have been thinking about.  Working out or meditating is THE best way to start your day, if you haven't tried it out yet, tomorrow is your day!

XOXOX

5 Days of Lovin- Day 3

Good Morning Loves!

Has anyone tried out any of the ideas yet?  Let us know!

Day 3 (to implement on Wednesday) is simple- Cocktails and Bubble Baths!  Need we say more?

When your honey arrives home from work (or at the end of the night, after putting kids to sleep), have his/ her favorite cocktail ready to go.  While he/ she takes a few deep breaths and enjoys the best cocktail ever that you just made, get the bath ready to go.  You know how the rest of the story goes- even if he/ she hates baths, sometimes you just got to go with the flow.  It really is the perfect combo!

If you are single- basically do all of the above but for yourself!  This week is about treating yourself and appreciating who you are and what you have accomplished on your own.  

XOXO

5 Days of Lovin- Day 2

Hi Beauties! 

If you're late to the party, refer to our post on Sunday about how all this fun will work!

Hopefully you successfully completed Day 1, if not- no problemo!   These are all fun ideas to implement, think about, try out later or just plain ole read about.

Day 2 (to implement on Tuesday) is all about relaxation...aka a Massage! While YOU are really the one that deserves the massage, we all know that what goes around comes around and all this lovin will come back to you ten fold.

This doesnt have to be anything crazy or orchestrated, simply create a decent, quiet environment, grab whatever oil you have laying around (olive oil, coconut oil, etc) and surprise your honey with a massage!  Again, is this totally out of the blue, random and cheesy?  YES that is the whole point.  Just do it!

If you are single- splurge and treat yourself to a massage.  You deserve it.  You can most likely find a Groupon, coupon or some sort of deal on the Tuesday before Valentine's day to treat yourself to a massage.

Why is this the best idea ever?  Because sometimes we just need to slow down, concentrate on each other (or ourselves) and get out of our every day routine.  THAT is what this week is all about.  :)

XOXO

5 Days of Lovin: 5 Easy, Cheap, Fun ways to treat your Honey this Valentine's Day!

Hola Muchachas!

Valentine's day is right around the corner and we are bringing you over the top, cheesy, ridiculous ways to treat your significant other AND yourself-whether you are single or taken

Here how it works:

• Every day, starting today, we are going to post an idea to implement the following day.
• The whole point is that you treat yourself or your partner to a little fun for the next 5 days leading up to Valentine's Day.
• Why?  Cuz it's way more fun than buying a present and your honey will be so confused and amused by your cheesyness!

Day 1- Monday

If you are in a relationship:

1. Write a love letter to your lover.  Everyone loves a love letter!  In your letter, give him a heads up that every day leading up to Valentine's Day will be a surprise treat!
2. Leave the love letter in his/ her car along with your song/ wedding song ready to play on their stereo when they turn the car on (burn a CD and leave it in the stereo if you have to). 
3. Put your love letter in an envelope and on the outside of the envelope tell him/ her to turn the car on before they read it- that way the song will begin as they read your letter. ;)

Is this ridiculous and over the top- YES!  But it's Valentine's week and a perfect excuse to be extra cheesy.

If you are single:

1. On Monday morning, along with your favorite cup of joe or tea or whatever floats your boat, write down atleast 5 reasons why you're awesome and why one day you will make someone really happy!
2. On your way to work or wherever you may be going that day- make sure to blast your favorite song.  There is nothing better than a dance party in the car!  Music fees the soul :)

Stay tuned for our next idea tomorrow!  

XOXOX