Benefits of Rosewater

Hello Lovelies,

Lets talk rosewater! I have always been around rosewater as my culture includes it in many desserts and fragrances. Rosewater is a magical thing that had many benefits that are great for your skin!

I have been using rosewater as a facial mist after I cleanse my face and it has been really beneficial for my skin!
I make the spray by adding filtered water to a spray bottle till it is about halfway filled, then I add rosewater till it is full. I spray this on my face after cleansing.

Here are the benefits of rosewater:
1. It helps fight acne and other skin issues.
2. It hydrates and lightly moisturizes your skin.
3. Helps reduce stressed skin.
4. Prevents fine lines.
5. It acts as a toner for the skin.
6. Helps revitalize and strengthen skin cells.

If you haven't added rosewater to your routine I would start now and reap the benefits! Hope you enjoyed this post!

XO,
Neika

How To Stay Motivated

Hello Lovelies,

It's always hard to stay motivated, whether it be regarding school, working out, or just simply keeping away from lazy spells. I always tend to fall off the wagon right when I start feeling like I am comfortable in the position I am in and then lose track of everything and fall behind. Motivation is mental and keeping yourself in the right state of mind is key to promote motivation.

So how do you keep motivated?

Well here are a few ways that I like to help myself stay motivated and reach my goals.

GET ORGANIZED + PLAN
The first tip I have is to get organized and plan. It sounds simple but it actually takes a little work be able to plan and organize your life. One way I do this is by printing out a calender from online and then write in everything from school work, test days, gym days, cleaning, to reward days. This is a method that makes you see what is planned and keeps you mentally aware of what you want to do and get done. Seeing is believing and this way you can believe that you will get everything done and stay motivated to get to your goals.

BE SELECTIVE
Being selective is in regards to staying healthy and being fit. Be selective when buying groceries and be picky, yes be picky because then you can ensure only the best for your health and this will in turn motivate you to pick only the best things that will promote your well being. This is a way of making your mind accustomed to being selective and actually caring and putting in the effort to consciously choose what is the healthiest and best option. Yes it's hard but it works when you put your mind into it. (see what I did there ... haha)

USE PINTEREST RESPONSIBLY
I live by this last one because pinterest is a fascinating place but it can also hurt your motivation if used irresponsibly. Using pinterest to get motivated is a really good idea, reading positive quotes, learning about meditation, seeing healthy food options, and at home workouts really can get a person going. Some pinterest tabs I love to look under are Health & Fitness, Quotes (specifically inspirational or motivational quotes), and Women's Fashion. These three show great examples of goals and promoting motivation through visuals and it has really helped me stay motivated, funny to say, but it works!

Anyways, these are a few ways that I stay motivated especially right now as I am trying to eat healthy, workout regularly and keep my grades up as the spring semester is quickly coming to an end.

Hope you liked this post and let me know how you stay motivated, because I would love to know!!

XO,
Neika

New Favorite Drugstore Foundation

Hello Lovelies,

I recently ran out of my favorite drugstore foundation, Revlon Colorstay, and decided to try something new. Wanting a foundation that was medium coverage for normal to oily skin, I went for the Maybelline Matte and Poreless.

 
I have been wearing it for a week now and feel that I am liking a bit more than the Revlon Colorstay. It sets quickly and looks amazing on the skin. It is not extremely matte but with a setting powder, that is when it looks the most matte. It lasts perfectly for a solid 5 hours and after that only one touch up is needed, which in my books is pretty good! The claim that it makes you poreless made me a little skeptical because when I initially applied it I did so without primer and it definitely didn't make me poreless. With primer, which is expected, it gives a poreless look! I am really happy with this drugstore foundation and how it preforms. If you like a matte finish, this is the way to go!

Tell me your favorite drugstore foundation in the comments!!

xoxo,
Neika

Natural Acne Remedy

Hello Lovelies,

Yes! Another natural treatment post!

I have been all into keeping my skincare natural and free from chemicals for a while now. Since I was a young teenager I have had acne, especially some cystic acne in the past three years and was told that I should take antibiotics for it. Being hesitant, I researched and decided I didn't want to go forth with antibiotics so I went with the next best thing....

...Apple Cider Vinegar!

Since I have started having acv everyday I have been able to calm my cystic acne and slowly heal my skin! First thing in the morning I pour myself a glass of water and add about a teaspoon of acv to it and drink it. Yes that is seriously it! You can also apply it to your skin but you need to make sure you dilute it first with water. I have seen great results and drinking this concoction in the morning has balanced out my hormones and made the severity of my acne much less and has calmed my skin greatly.

I would definitely try out this method if you are battling acne and actually try it out for a few weeks and see if you see a difference. It's not an instant fix but it works in the long run and hey, if it doesn't work for you there are many other benefits of drinking acv, so no harm done!

xoxo,
Neika

The Natural Eye Makeup Remover

Hello Lovelies,

Yes, it has been a while but I am back and ready to get things going again.

I recently ran out of my favorite Simple brand eye makeup remover and I needed one desperately and thought of other options I can use. First I tried Cetaphil lotion for sensitive skin, as I remembered my mom used to tell me that lotion can remove makeup, but it didn't do it well. So then I thought back to a post I read online that coconut oil is one of the holy grail natural products for all things beauty. I grabbed a spoonful of coconut oil and warmed up a bit between my fingers and like magic all my makeup came off!

Being the search-aholic that I am, I looked into it online and many people have raved about the benefits of using coconut oil as a makeup remover, especially because it can help grow your lashes. I have been using it for a couple of weeks now and see why everyone loves it so much!

Hope you enjoyed this quick little post!

xoxo,
Neika

Happy 2015!

Hello Lovelies,

First let me just say, Happy 2015 and hope this year is the best one yet!

I wanted to post some of the stuff I got for Christmas before the new year but I went on a little trip with family and didn't have the time to do so.

So here is what I received for Christmas!

In no specific order...

Tory Burch Clutch Bag

Love this bag so much it is very versatile and can be worn as a clutch and a shoulder bag. I still need to get the chain strap shortened because being fairly short it is a little long on me!

Marc Jacobs Daisy Perfumes

Well this one is actually a trio but the third one is in my purse because I love the scent so much. There is two classic daisy's which one is fresher scented and the other is the original, and the third one is daisy dream which is such a lovely light scent.

Gold Bar Necklace by Gorjana

Being a person that loves small and intricate jewelery to wear around my neck, I love this necklace. I will most likely have it on 24/7.

Invicta Watch

This watch, at first, I was unsure about, but it has grown on me and I love it for casual everyday wear. It comes in a super sturdy box that looks like a first aid kit, so I had no idea what was inside of it!

Overall, I loved everything I got for Christmas and there was a few more gifts I got that I didn't post but they where mostly makeup and clothes.

Hope you all had a great Christmas and New Years!

Let me know what your favorite gift was, I would love to know!

Fall Makeup 2014

Hello Lovelies,

Although it's fall, it still feels like summer here in California, so I thought that I would get in the fall spirit by doing a fall inspired makeup look. I chose to go for a super simple eye and a dark lip, which seems to be the classic when it's fall time.

So let's get into how I did this look! I am going to go in order of what I applied first...

1. NYX Matte Finish Setting Spray - I apply this first because I like to use it  order to give me a matte base.
2. Bare Minerals Bare Skin Foundation Serum - I applied this with a round top kabuki blending brush.
3. Elf Under-eye Highlighter and Concealer - Set this with my Rimmel Stay Matte powder.
4. Airspun Mineral Powder- In translucent to set my foundation.
5. NYX Matte Bronzer - applied with a stiffer fan brush to contour.
6. NYX Blush in Terra Cotta -  applied over the contour to give a more glowy look.
7. ELF Neutral Eye Shadow Palette- Took a matte neutral color as my base, added a coppery brown tone to the crease, and highlighted my brow bone with a pale yellow matte shadow.
8. Rocket Volume Mascara- curled my lashed and applied 2 coats of mascara, no eyeliner.
9. NYX Lip Butter in Licorice

btw...don't mind my eyebrows they need to be tamed.

Hope you liked this fall makeup look and let me know what's your favorite makeup product to add to your look this fall! Mines definitely the lipstick!