Missha Super Aqua Cell Renew Snail Hydro Gel Mask

I recently got this mask in my Glossy Box.  I was very excited about it because I love Missha.  I had their BB Cream and it was my absolute favorite.  It was also my first BB Cream!  Anywho, I have been on a skincare kick and trying to use up all my samples.  This was number 1 on my list to use.  It intrigued me because it uses snail slime.  Apparently, snail slime contains natural healing and regenerative power when applied to skin.  This made me more intrigued and I just had to use this mask.

It was very difficult to put this mask on but, very much worth it.  It was very slimey and gooey and came in two pieces.  The directions say to leave it on for 20-40 mins.  I left the mask on for about 30 mins.  But, you can leave it on until you feel that your skin has soaked up all the gel.  

The mask left my skin super moisturized for days.  I will totally be repurchasing more of these!  My skin is very dry and no matter what I try nothing keeps it so moisturized.  It's a little early to say but this might be a holy grail product.  

Weekly Recap #2

Flower District/Artwork at FIT/Work OOTD

Tom Ford Lippie/Madison Square Park/InstaHaul

Freebies from Benefit/Bryant Park/Manicure

Blush Brush Guide

I have become the expert on blush brushes.  I was recently on a quest to find the best blush brush ever.  And in my opinion I succeeded.   I knew what the best brush was but of course I did not want to pay the price.  So I instead bought like every other brush available.  I have a mix of high end and low end that I would like to share with you and how I use them.

ELF Blush Brush $3 - This is great brush if you are first starting out or do not want to spend a lot of money on brushes.  I use this many different ways.  Of course I use this for blush, I also use it for contouring, or I use it with my Hourglass Ambient powder.
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Paris Presents Angled Blush Brush $6 - Love this brush! I bought this off the Walmart website(for some reason I can't find the link).  This brush is great for cream blushes and applying foundation.  It is synthetic so it makes applying cream blushes a dream.

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Sigma Large Angled Contour $16 - I am so so about these brushes.  Now I did not buy these by themselves, they came in sets that I bought.  But, you can buy the one on the left by itself.  The one on the right is a vegan brush that comes in Sigma's Mrs. Bunny collection.  I use these brushes only if I have a highly pigmented blush.  The bristles are not to dense so it evenly distributes the blush.  

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Sonia Kashuk Blush/Powder Brush $18 - To be honest this was a spur of the moment  purchase.  There was not to much thought put into it.  I am not the biggest fan but, I do use it for bronzer or powder. I would not really suggest buying it. 

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Tarte Blush Brush $28 - I got this in the Tarte holiday palette and I love it.  It is very similar to the ELF brush.  I mainly use this to pat on my blush my cheek bones. And to be honest this was one of the reasons I bought the holiday palette!

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Sephora Pro Precision Blush Brush $32 - This is my absolute favorite brush at the moment.  I have been using it to contour but it also great for blush.  I love how small and tapered it is!  This again is similar to the ELF one but this is much more tapered so, you can really get in the hallow of your cheek!

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MAC 116 & MAC 129 $35 - I bought the MAC 129 before I bought the 116.  I love the 129 but it much better for powder.  Now on the other hand I love love love the 116 for blush.  If you do not have the 116 I suggest you go buy it.  It may not be the softest brush but it is just amazing. 

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Bobbi Brown Blush Brush $50 - This is probably one of the most expensive brushes I own but there is nothing else like it.  If you have a spare $50 to spend I highly suggest you check out this brush.  I knew from the beginning of my blush brush quest that this is the  brush for me but, I could not get myself to fork over the money.  Finally I treated myself and i have not looked back since.  It is a great shape and fits on my cheek bones perfectly.  I pat my blush on with this, unlike the MAC 116 where I swirl it on.
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So if you did not realize this I am a brush hoarder!  I hope this was helpful to you and if you have any questions please leave them below!

Have a great Thursday everyone!  I am off to watch The Vinny Show.
xoxo, Gina