Estēe Lauder Skin Care & Make Up Haul

Hello, lovelies! Today has been one of those spring days where it's foggy and rainy and the weather overall is just general crap; but you know what they say, "April showers bring May flowers." I wish it could just be, "Amanda is tired and groggy so make her cheery by bringing the sun out again."

I remembered that last week I purchased some new beauty findings at the Estēe Lauder counter at Younkers and figured maybe looking at those would bring me into a happier mood. I also thought maybe, just maybe, my readers friends would like to look at my collection. Perhaps these skin care and make up products will inspire your newest, freshest spring look.

Warning: Be ready for a vast amounts of accents in this post. Typing them was a struggle.

Skin Care

Estēe Lauder recommends a special order for this skin care regimen so I'll list these items in that order for you!

First: Estēe Lauder Perfectly Clean Cleanser

I have been loving this product for the few days I've been using it. It's a two-in-one product, which means you can use it as a daily foam cleanser or a purifying mask. I usually just cleanse twice a day and use it as a mask once during the weekend for a treat.

Second: Estēe Lauder Advanced Night Eye Repair Serum

I have never used an eye serum before being introduced to this product. It's supposed to work as a kind of moisturizer, but it's made to be extra light so your under eyes don't feel drowned by the weight of a typical moisturizer. I apply this just at night, and I think the best way to apply this is by putting three dots of the serum around the eyes at the outer corner, in the center under eye, and inner corner. Rub in GENTLY with your ring finger. It seriously works wonders.

Third: Estēe Lauder Advanced Night Repair

Similar to the Eye Repair Serum, I've never used one of these before. This product claims to repair signs of age. I'm only 18, so I don't really have wrinkles, but I'm taking precautions for the future. I just massage the Night Repair in a sweeping motion in an up-and-out direction. When repairing this, go all the way to the hairline, and don't forget your neck!

Fourth: Estēe Lauder DayWear Creme

All I can say is that this is one of the best moisturizers I have ever used. It is amazingly light weight and it smells so fresh. I feel like I just walked out of a field of flowers! I apply this product after the Clean Cleanser in the morning and after the Night Repair in the evening.

Make Up

You can incorporate as many or as little of these products into your daily beauty regimen as you'd like. 

Estēe Lauder Double Wear Light {Intensity 1.0}

If I could ever recommend a foundation to someone, it would definitely be this one! The part that really sold me on this product was that it's FOR ALL SKIN TYPES! You heard (read) it right here, folks. My skin has a tendency to get dry, then oily, then back to dry. This inconsistency conflicts with my make up quite frequently. This make up is long lasting and very light. I will say it does not have the highest amount of coverage, but I don't typically need loads of coverage on a day-to-day basis, especially in the warmer months. 

Estēe Lauder Pure Color EyeShadow Quad {Ombre à paupières}

(Sorry! I couldn't find a link to this one.)

First of all, the packaging is beautiful and springy, which really caught my eye. This quad features four colors: 2 satin, 1 shimmer, 1 matte. These neutrals are going to be great for an easy to do look this spring and coming summer. My favorite shade is undoubtedly {47 Nude Fresco} which is the far left shade in the palette.

Estēe Lauder Sumptuous Bold Volume Lifting Mascara

I love how this formula makes my lashes look so full. Someone actually asked me if I was wearing falsies whilst wearing this mascara. I'm so happy I get to add another mascara to my collection! Love it!

Estēe Lauder Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick

{61 Pink Parfait} {25 Melon} {12 Beige}

These colors are all so beautiful and appropriate for this time of the year. Each one is long lasting, vibrant, and keeps my lips moisturized for a long time. Recently, I've been really getting into the orangey-toned pinks, so I'd have to say my favorite shade is currently {Melon} which is in the middle in the picture below.

Accessories

With my purchase, I received two portable bags to hold my new products while traveling. Unfortunately, the most traveling I'm doing now is going back and forth between school and home. Oh well, these bags are adorable and hold more than you'd expect by just looking at them. Designed by Lisa Perry.

I hope you enjoyed this post! What are you using in your spring skin care or make up regimen? Let me know in the comments!

xx Amanda

Twitter & Instagram: @amanda_wymore

Chocolate Easter Nest Cupcake Recipe

Hello, lovelies! Tomorrow is Easter! Do you know what that means? Family time; warm weather; and best of all, food! For my family's Easter get together, I've made cupcakes for dessert, but I made them a bit more festive. Also, if you gave up sweets or desserts for Lent, this will definitely be a treat for you!

Here we go!

Ingredients

Cake:

1 package of yellow cake mix

1 cup of water

1/3 cup of butter, softened

3 large eggs

Topping:

1 container of milk chocolate frosting

5 cups of shredded wheat, crushed

1/2 cup chocolate, melted

1 bag mini chocolate easter eggs

Utensils:

2 cupcake tins

24 cupcake cases

2 mixing bowls

2 wooden spoons

2 cooling racks

1 microwaveable bowl 

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350°F.

Mix the yellow cake mix, water, butter and eggs together in mixing bowl for 2-3 minutes until smooth.

Place cupcake cases in cupcake tins.

Pour the cake mixture evenly into cupcake cases about 2/3 full.

Bake in center or higher rack for 14-19 minutes or until a fork inserted into the center of 
the cupcakes comes out clean, then cool on cooling racks.

Ice cupcakes with milk chocolate frosting just enough to cover the tops, don't worry about putting loads on each cupcake. 

Prepare chocolate by breaking up, if necessary, and putting it in a microwaveable bowl. Melt the chocolate for 2 minutes on 50% power (watch carefully to check it doesn't burn and stir occasionally). Add the crushed shredded wheat to the melted chocolate and leave to cool, ensuring the shredded wheat is nicely coated in chocolate. Press handfuls of mixture gently around the top of each cupcake.

Decorate with mini chocolate eggs on the top of the cupcakes. I used two for each one but feel free to add more or don't use any at all. You can also use little fluffy chicks or Peeps if you'd like.

There you go! Your delicious Easter treat is ready to go! I hope you try these out for Easter or any other occasion this spring! I hope you all have a happy Easter!

xx Amanda

Twitter & Instagram: @amanda_wymore

LUSH Haul {Easter Edition}

Hello, lovelies! Easter is so close and for some reason this makes me really happy! I'm not really known as an "Easter fanatic" but I'm especially excited for this year's time around. I think I like that fact that Spring really feels like it's upon us and the warmth is something I've been yearning for since October. 

However, the warmth isn't the only thing that I'm loving in correlation with Easter. I'm also loving LUSH's Easter Collection! Yeah, you're probably not surprised, but I just feel the need to show you my findings, Easter and not Easter related findings.

Hope you enjoy!

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Easter!

Bunch of Carrots Bubble Bars

This bunch of carrots seriously looks like they are picked fresh out of the garden, but on the contrary, they smell super sweet and fruity! Three carrots come in a bunch, so I'm looking forward to three heavenly baths that will put a spring in my step.

You want my recommendation for a good bath time snack? Carrots.

Hoppity Poppity Bath Bomb

To be honest, this isn't my favorite scent (too much lemon-fresh stuff, I'm more of a fruity girl). So you're probably asking me why I got it... Well, there are vibrant green popping candies that will crackle and pop whilst it fizzes in the tub! Now tell me that doesn't sound like an exciting bath?!

Doesn't this photo make you want to hop into the bath?

Immaculate Eggception (Yellow) Bath Bomb

First of all, hehe, punny. Second, shhh! It's a secret! Inside this mega bath bomb is a surprise! When I shake it I can hear the mystery! I want to use it so bad but I'm disciplining myself and waiting until Easter to use it! Good, Amanda, very good.This egg is worth three baths: 2 halves of the egg once cracked, and the special surprise! Stay tuned for pictures... or maybe I shouldn't spoil the surprise. What do you think?

Is it Easter yet? I want to uncover this mysterious mystery!

Not Easter, but still Spring worthy!

Avobath Bath Bomb

This is the perfect "pick me up" for tough mornings, afternoons, evenings, etc. Popping this in the bath as a defogger will be such a relief as the lemongrass scent jolts through the air.

The Comforter Bubble Bar

Does anyone else think it's super satisfying crumbling bubble bars under running water. No? Just me? Okay. Well, feeling it dissolve in my hand feels fun and it's exciting to see purple water streaming between my fingers. Seeing big bubbles can be exciting too. I know, I'm a child. All of this stuff is... comforting... hence the name. Do you know what makes it more comforting? This bar makes two baths! Woot woot!

Avobath and The Comforter accompanied by a candle. Not modeled at all.

Miranda Soap

If you weren't aware, Miranda is made of kiwi which has amazing beneficial qualities for the skin. Kiwi will cleanse, tone, and brighten your skin... at the same time! It's kind of weird that I get excited to use soap, but I don't care; I always look forward to using fruity things and Miranda is the perfect way to get soft and lovely smelling hands!

Strawberry Feels Forever Massage Bar

I love this massage bar! It's so easy to use and it's a relaxing part of my regimen. Just glide the fruity bar along your skin and it melts from the warmth of your body. It's nice in the middle of the day for a refresher or after a nice LUSH bath.

Sympathy For The Skin

Don't let the fact that you're rubbing mushed bananas all over yourself throw you off; it's amazing. Bananas are known for helping the skin becoming more flexible and relieving cracked, hard worked areas (hands, elbows, feet, etc.).

P.S. It smells more like vanilla than bananas.

You've Been Mangoed Bath Melt

OMG! Just, omg. If you know me personally, you will know that I love mango. It's my favorite fruit, soft, touchable hands down. Whether I'm eating them or slapping stuff that smells like it all over my bod, mango is the only thing for me! Holy cow, I got off subject. Mangos are worth it, though. Anyway, this is no ordinary bath melt, this one helps to soothe the skin, condition, and moisturize the skin. LUSH recommends you use it in the morning to get the day started, but I say, "What the heck?!" Do what you want, girl! Go crazy and get MANGOED!

Apologies for that long mango-induced novel.

Miranda, Strawberry Feels Forever, Sympathy For The Skin, and You've Been Mangoed lounging bath side.

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 I hope you like these kinds of posts, and maybe you'll be inspired to hop to LUSH and pick up some spring worthy staples!

Happy Easter!

xx Amanda

Twitter & Instagram: @amanda_wymore