whish non-foaming shave cream

Totally slacked off on getting this review done!
I had it ready then life happen and I spaced it.
But this was my favorite item from the March 2013 Birchbox.
I had a feeling it would be.
It rinses clean, the smell isn't too much, and it works with any kind of razor.
It is fairly concentrated, meaning i didn't have a lot to cover so it should last a awhile.
I don't notice anything really moisturizing about it, though.
If you don't have a go to shave cream solution, it definitely worth a try.
People with drier skin types should still use a good lotion post shave.

DIY for skin

I saw this on the Eco tools blog and had to share!

diy quickie

full tutorial

here

More diy skin treatments...

Great skin doesn't have to cost a lot.
Once you know your skin type and any conditions, you can treat yourself accordingly.
Try some of these simple remedies:

there is life here...

I have been incredibly busy with the other side of my life which is my etsy shop (tiialin.etsy.com)
I launched a gofundme (http://www.gofundme.com/2np570) to raise the last bit of cash to finish my collections for that and to expand just a bit.
So this blog fell into a state of silence. I plan on changing that and to include more fashion and accessory posts.
I want to expand into those because I believe in the full scope of self-care.
Inside out and outside in.
It's not vanity, it's a communication to the universe about how you see and value yourself.
I read somewhere that someone calls sweat pants "give-up-on-life" pants, and I think they are absolutely right.
I haven't given up and I don't want you to either.

Beat the shine!

With the warm weather approaching, here are some easy affordable ways to help beat the shine!

1) lemon juice- apply to a cotton pad then use this as a weekly treatment all over the face

2) milk of magnesia- wet cosmetic sponge then dip it right into the milk of magnesia then apply to the face as the ultimate shine control primer

3) baby powder- apply this using a big fluffy powder brush concentrating on your oiliest areas before makeup 

4) cornstarch- mix a tiny amount with your foundation for an amazingly matte finish that lasts potentially all day, you may need to use a bit more foundation than usual

Bonus- invisible solid deodorants work great as quick shine spot treatment balm

march 2013 birchbox

I love what birchbox is about. getting stuff to try and learn what works for you with minimal risk. for $10 a month you get generous samples in a reusable box. (i have some great ideas for repurposing the box to show you) this is what came this month:   Whish Shave Crave Shaving Cream, here                                    Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Repair CC Cream, here                                    Serge Normant Meta Revive Dry Shampoo, here Juicy Couture Couture La La 3.4oz, here                                    Madewell for Birchbox Nail Emery Board, here                            I will be doing reviews on what I think are the star products from this bunch.