ST. TROPEZ Review | BEAUTY

Since I steer clear of tanning beds, and can't ever seem to find 30 minutes to spare to go get a spray tan, I had to get creative on tanning without UVs and time limits, so what's the remedy? Self tanner! Particularly this St. Tropez sunless one!

 I'm obsessed with how easy it is to apply (I use a hand mitt) and the deep tan I get after application.

 I generally apply it before bed and sleep in it throughout the night but you can get a full-body tan in just a little over an hour if you're running short on time! (I have only done that once by the way but was really impressed with the color payout in such a short amount of time!)

So after application, my tan will typically last about 5-7 days.

 Before I bought this big bottle, I bought the travel size version to test and I got 3 full body applications out of that tiny little thing! So with this mousse being triple the size, I should be able to expect about 8-10 full-body tans. I'll keep ya posted!

I should mention that this particular sunless tanner isn't one that you would want to apply right before going somewhere, at least without showering first or waiting a few because of the green tint it initially leaves on your skin. However, once it starts to dry, that's when the deep, natural tan starts to develop, so don't worry about looking like Shrek after applying this - You'll get a natural, streak-free tan, you'll just need to give it a little time :)

St. Tropez Sunless Tanner // $45

Hand Mitt // $7

Hope y'all are ready for the weekend and the warm weather! Happy Friday XO

xx, tbp

Anastasia Brow Gel | S A L E!!!!!! Don't miss it!

This is BIG if you love Anastasia products! Their brow gel is currently 50% OFF at [ULTA]!!! This stuff is amazing and completely worth the regular price but now that it's half off?! Jumping. For. JOY. Over this deal. They have a variety of 7 different colors so you'll be sure to find your perfect match. I use Espresso and have had no complaints - I wouldn't share with y'all if this deal wasn't worth it! ;) 

Get yours [HERE]

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xo taylor

| Classic Perfume Favorites |

I love. love. love. perfume. I absolutely adore anything that's considered an accessory and perfume is definitely one of my faves! I really love strong scents and scents that will last throughout the day and don't wear off and so that's why these 2 have been my go-to perfume picks as of late!

Amazing Grace $54

A light, floral scent that smells sooo clean and fresh! I wear this all year long but I would say that it's probably more of a "spring time" perfume because it is lighter than most that I love. Definitely worth the buy - you can get this at ULTA!

Dolce & Gabbana $29

ALL credit goes to Britney Chisholm for my discovery of this amazing perfume!!! This is exactlyyyyy my kind of fragrance! I absolutely love versatile scents that go well in either winter or summer and this one fits perfectly! It's floral, clean, delicate and bold all at the same time. I find that the small spray bottle works perfectly for travel and every day toting around because it fits so easily in your purse (or diaper bag!) and it would take up next to no space when we fly which is a huge plus because I haaate carrying a heavy perfume with me in my purse all day long - especially through the airport! You can find this at Sephora as well and don't forget to watch Britney's YouTube vlog here where she gives you her take on this perfume and other amazing things in her July Favorites - and don't forget to subscribe. subscribe. SUBSCRIBE! xox

taylorpilk xo

| BB Cream and Tinted Moisturizer Picks |

I've tried every BB Cream and tinted moisturizer under the sun - literally - and this moisturizer & BB Cream combo are my absolute favorites.. and they are perfect for the summer months because their staying power is amazing and they don't have the typical melt-on-your-face problem, which clearly no one would be a fan of. These two products are light, creamy and actually cover and  easily blend imperfections away without feeling super heavy and cake-like AND they offer SPF sooooo these are basically perfect in every aspect. You can be sure to get the lil beauties at Nordstrom ;)

• Bobbi Brown BB Cream $44
• MAC Studio Moisture Tint $33

Get Ready For Summer - Bronzed Edition x

While my peaceful babygirl naps, I'm finally able to finish this blog post for y'all!

I stopped using tanning beds almost 2 years ago... I used to get spray tans at the tanning place all of the time but when I became pregnant, spray tans weren't really recommended but my obsession with having a healthy glow still remained so that's when I started searching for a REALLY good self-tanner to use that A) Wouldn't streak B) Was easy to apply and C) DIDN'T leave you looking that oh-so-NOT-fabulous color of orange that everyone dreads - That's when I came across this per the sales associate at ULTA and I haven't used anything else since! I've tried all of the high-end brands along with cheap drugstore ones and nothing has compared to this stuff (and honestly, it works just as well as St.Tropez, in my opinion - plus cheaper!) I LOOOVE that this is a foam and not a spray, which makes application sooo easy and I also love that I can get perfect control of how much product is applied to my hands and feet so I don't end up with the horrible splotching that I noticed I would get when I paid for a spray tan. It also has color that is applied immediately and it continues to darken over a few hours, which is why I choose to apply mine at night and take a shower in the AM. The best part???! It HARDLY has an after-smell - and by hardly, I mean basically non-exsistant!!!! One bottle seems to last for forever.. I apply once, maybe twice a week, depending on what's going on and it would seriously last probably close to 2 weeks before it fades. This stuff is ammmmazing! Go to ULTA and buy yourself this Bronze Glow or buy from their website here - for $12.99 you cannot go wrong!!!  Don't forget to buy the mitt as well to help with even applicaton ;)

Xoxo

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xo taylor 

| VALENTINE'S DAY FAVORITES ♥ |

Valentine's Day is just two short weeks away so here are my makeup & accessory essentials for one of my favorite days of the year♡

| Lipstick |

Red: Sephora's lipstick collection in the color Valentine

Pink: ULTA's lipstick collection in #234

| Lipgloss |

Left: Revlon Colorburst in color Strawberry Fraise

Right: Revlon Superlust in color Snow Pink

| Blush |

Left: Revlon's Haute Pink

Right: Smashbox's Radiance 

| Eyeshadow |

Top: Blackberry by MAC 

Bottom: Scratch by Urban Decay

These two shades blend really well to make the perfect 

look for Vday... During the day or night!

| Highlighter |

MAC's Magically Cool Liquid Powder in Honey Rose

This highlighter is perfect for anytime, anyday. It goes

on light but gives your face an instant glow! Love it!

| Perfume |

My absolute favorite scent: Philosophy's Amazing Grace.

This is such a girly fragrance! I would say this is more

of a "daytime" perfume but I wear it 24/7, wintertime or summertime. 

It's seriously heavenly.

| Bracelet |

I'm forever wearing this Stella & Dot bracelet! It's my favorite go-to accessory

and you CANNOT go wrong by having one. Pair it with a watch for a more

chunky look or wear it by itself.. It's gorg anyway you wanna rock it.

| Polish |

Fiji by Essie

Once again, I will wear this color all year long,

no matter cold or snowy it gets. It's the perfect

pink and it's NOT sheer which is why it'll forever be one of my favorites.

Xoxo

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xo taylor 

//Nail fav//

Currently in love with Essie's "A List" polish! Perfect color for fall and winter♥️ Can't find it in stores? Order it online at BeyondPolish.com.

A-List

Moroccan Oil Hair-Care Dupe!

     Here's a had-to-share moment! I adore Moroccan Oil shampoo and conditioner along with a lot of their other products, but as you know, if you've purchased Moroccan Products before, they aren't the cheapest shampoo/conditioner ever made so that's what made this beauty find one of the best finds yet! I was in ULTA and came across these babies:

ULTA find! "One 'N Only"

      They smell almost IDENTICAL to MO products and they work just the same! Not only do they work well and smell good but One 'N Only brand is also sulfate, phosphate, paraben FREE and made in the USA :) They are also price-friendly as well at just $11.99 per 12oz bottle. That beats out MO's 8.5oz shampoo and conditioner at around $20 a bottle (as seen on their website). FYI: If you're finding it cheaper than that, be aware of a fake as they DO make faux "designer" shampoo/conditioner as well. In any case, I will be back to get this product over MO's! Definitely worth it!

Buy One 'N Only from ULTA HERE!


Taylor Pilkington xo

All Things HAIR!

These are all of the products that I absolutely A-D-O-R-E!  

     

L'oreal Elnett Satin Hairspray with UV Shield in Strong Hold - this hairspray has been my favorite for a couple of years and I honestly haven't used anything else! I don't know how we'll the UV shield works considering I have nothing to compare it to, but the hold is definitely strong and it doesn't leave a lot of build up after you use it. You can purchase this at Target.

Paul Mitchell SUN Collection Color Shield Protecting Spray - I use this everyday, without fail! Especially useful when you're at the beach or pool. It smooths your hair while protecting your strands! Love the way this spray smells - and don't be fooled by the bottle as it may be small but a little bit goes a long way! (You can purchase at ULTA)

L'Oreal EverStyles Energizing Shampoo - This is a 5star product, to me!! It's super cheap and works better than other expensive brands I've tried in the past, plus, it smells amazing! It can also be used as an instant volumizer on clean hair that needs a little lift. (Purchased at Target for around $4)

Salon Grafix Spray Powder Shampoo - This particular dry shampoo has brunette coloring in it which can help with fading and outgrown roots while adding a ton of volume, plus it lasts a long time, even with day-to-day use - love it!  (Purchased at ULTA for $8)

Straight Sexy Hair: Smooth & Protect Flat Iron Spray/Darn Straight Straightening and Polishing Lotion - I use these two together anytime I use them. I have MASSIVELY curly hair and I tend to straighten/blow dry my hair daily, so any sort of protection/smoothing system I can use, I DO! These products are very "light" feeling, but extremely effective! I personally believe that when I use both products, that they help tame my frizz with the humidity my hair has to deal with living on the East Coast.

Moroccan Oil Frizz Control - L-O-V-E this spray! A little bit goes a LONG way! I don't use this with the Sexy Straight Hair Darn Straight Lotion as I use the other Moroccan oil in its place as I really only use this spray if it's raining, THAT'S how good it works! As curly as my hair gets, I only need about 2-3 sprays on the bottom half of my hair and I can feel a HUGE difference after I blow dry. **Don't purchase this is you want a conditioning spray, as this is NOT. It gives more of a stiff feeling over anything else but it works WONDERS if you hate humidity as much as I do.

Moroccan Oil Treatment LIGHT - If you're looking for a type of smoothing system - BUY THIS! Your hair will smell amazing for forever and this stuff creates so much smoothness and shine, it's unbelievable! I use this almost daily on my ends.. Wonderful product! It's not the cheapest of products, but again, the TINIEST bit goes a long, LONG way! I buy the LIGHT version of the original but I personally think it works just as well as the original.

Please let me know what you think of these products by tweeting (twitter)/instagraming (blog instagram) me! I'd love to know which products you've picked up and how they worked out for you xo

-Taylor Pilkington xo