Pamela Metamorphosis Review

Happy Thursday! You guys all know I love trying new beauty + skincare products. For the past 2 months I have been testing out a few products from the newer skincare brand, Pamela Metamorphosis.

Pamela Metamorphosis is a skincare brand developed by Pamela Hill, RN. Pamela believes that skin care shouldn’t be complicated. She believes in results, tried and true ingredients, and healthy, beautiful skin.

So before we get into the products and my review you probably want to know what type of skin I have. I would say my skin is combination- as I get older my skin seems to get more dehydrated so I am always looking for a good moisturizer.

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I tested the…
1. Sensitive Skin Cleanser
2. Vitamin C Serum
3. Green Tea Moisturizer
4. The Transformation Cream

SENSITIVE SKIN CLEANSER WITH SEA KELP

The Sensitive Skin Cleanser is created with orange peel oil, grapefruit peel oil, and a mild amount of retinol. It is gentle enough to remove makeup from the eye area, and mild enough that it’s even used on patients during or after a clinical treatment.

I use this directly after I wash my makeup off at night and in the mornings before I apply my moisturizer. Love how refreshed + clean my skin feels after using this cleanser.

VITAMIN C SERUM

The Vitamin C Serum harnesses the power of antioxidants to protect your skin against free radicals, defend against pollution, and reduce the amount of visible sun damage. This fast-absorbing serum has a milky texture that will leave your skin feeling hydrated and dewy, but never greasy. Because it absorbs so quickly into the skin, it is ideal for layering under your moisturizer.

I use this only in the mornings before I apply my moisturizer. It gives my skin a nice natural dewy glow.

GREEN TEA MOISTURIZER

This light, fast-absorbing moisturizer quenches your skin to revive its overall appearance. Packed with the antioxidants found in green tea, vitamin E and plankton extract, it protects your skin from free radicals and helps prevent aging, (it is NEVER too early!). The Green Tea Moisturizer is creamy and silky and is suitable for all skin types, including acne prone skin.

This moisturizer made my skin feel so soft and hydrated! I love that it is light weight and fast absorbing. I use this both mornings and night.

TRANSFORMATION CREAM

The Transformation Cream has been developed with a powerful combination of three peptides that firm and plump skin, reducing the appearance of pores and fine lines. This silky, fast-absorbing serum offers immediate changes in your skin that are visible from the moment you apply it. In addition to Pamela’s Tri-Peptide Complex, the Transformation Cream is formulated with vitamins C and E, a unique, complementary pairing that makes the vitamins absorb more readily and work more effectively on your skin.

This stuff is amazing! It has greatly reduced my pores within the first few days. I apply this only at night, after cleansing and before moisturizer.

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Final Thoughts-

Overall, I love this brand and their skincare! All of their products are cruelty free and formulated with only the best ingredients. They have products for all skin types including, oily, combination, dry, sensitive, and even for men! Let me know if any of you decide to try it, I highly recommend! Can’t wait to hear your thoughts.

xo

 

 

All thoughts and opinions are my own and as always 100% honest. I only share products I personally use and love. Thank you Pamela Metamorphosis for sending me these products.*

Life Update

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Hey loves! Happy Wednesday!

I have received a bunch of requests to do a life update post and figured this would be the perfect time. February is our busiest month.. Isabella’s birthday was the 2nd, my birthday is the 9th, my sisters is the 11th, Valentines Day, and Jake’s is the 28th. Plus we are MOVING this month (totally unplanned)!!!

If you saw my InstaStories last week I explained what was going on. I wanted to share on here as well in case you missed what was happening. A few weeks ago our apartment notified us we received a complaint about Isabella, our German Shepherd barking early in the morning. I just want to include that this is the most dog friendly apartment complex as the entire company is. A few days after this we received an email of a lease violation.. stating that her “excessive” barking violated our lease and that if we received one more complaint we would have to remove her permanently from the premises or be evicted. I was in shock. I can’t even explain what I felt when I received this email. NO WAY was I getting rid of my baby!? You want to know the best part? These complaints were coming from our downstairs neighbors who never once came to us directly.

I instantly called the property manager and discussed what was going on. She repeated that our options were to get rid of her if we received one more complaint or eviction. I was so upset. How could they even ask us to get rid of our dog? She is apart of our family! Later on that night I sent her an email explaining that it isn’t an option for us to get rid of Isabella nor for us to be evicted. A few days later I received a response giving us the option to terminate our lease. Again I was shocked. Terminating our lease or “buying out” would be well over $5,000. The email said there would be no fees associated with terminating the lease but we would only have 30 days.

That entire week was awful and nothing but stress. We went house hunting two days after we received that email and found a place for rent that we loved. A big back yard with a fence, 3 beds, 2.5 baths everything we wanted. We applied and were approved a few days later. I now realize this was a blessing in disguise and couldn’t be anymore thankful.

We are SO ready to get out of our current complex and get settled into our new home! I received numerous requests to do a house tour on move in day so be on the look out for that on the 24th. Maybe even a bedroom tour or another house tour once we get everything organized? Let me know what you guys want to see!

I also wanted to thank everyone who reached out over the past few weeks and sent your prayers and well wishes. It means SO SO much to me and is one of the reasons I love blogging/ Instagram. You all mean the world to me and I am so happy + blessed with your friendships!

xoxo

Alexa

Everyday Makeup Routine

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Hey babes! One of the questions I get asked the most is what my favorite makeup products are, what I use daily, etc, so today I decided to share my everyday makeup routine with you. This look only takes me about 15 minutes, sometimes even less, since I have been doing it a while.

 

Face-
Lets start with moisturizers & primers. I use First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration every single night before bed. This is my all time favorite moisturizer and leaves my skin feeling so hydrated. Some mornings when my skin looks dryer than usual, I apply a small amount before applying my foundation. For primers I switch it up, some days I apply primer others I don’t. The days that I do apply primer I use Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser. However, I don’t apply all over my entire face, only on the middle of my forehead and nose. One more primer that I LOVE I received as a sample from an order with Nordstrom. It is the Hourglass Ambient Light Correcting Primer in the shade Mood Light. This primer is a game changer- it is infused with light correcting pigments that act as a first filter to neutralize, brighten, and soften light. It blurs imperfections and smooths the skin’s texture for flawless makeup application. I will be purchasing the full size!

My favorite foundation that I use almost daily is Estee Lauder Double Wear. This is a foundation that lasts all day without having to touch up. It creates the prettiest finish. An inexpensive foundation that I also like is L’Oreal True Match. This offers a very build able coverage, I use this typically on weekdays. I apply this with my beauty blender or using my brushes from My Makeup Brush Set.

Next I apply Mac Pro Longwear Concealer in shade NC20 to my under-eye area, this is the only place I apply it to and a little goes a LONG way. I apply this is a upside down triangle and blend with the top of my beauty blender. This is my favorite under eye concealer because it doesn’t crease and last all day without looking cakey. I then apply MAC shaping powder in shade emphasize, this sets the concealer + adds brightness.

Then I apply my bronzer & blush. I have been switching up the bronzers lately. Currently I am using a contour shade from the Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit – I just haven’t found a bronzer that I absolutely love. (If you have any recommendations please send them my way!) Some days I wear blush- in the photo above I am wearing  It Cosmetics CC+ Radiance Ombre Blush in shade Je Ne Sais Quoi. It is the perfect color and would look good on any skin tone. 

Normally, I would move onto filling in my brows but they are micro-bladed so I usually don’t apply any product. But my all time favorite product to fill in my brows is the Brow Power Universal Eyebrow Pencil from It Cosmetics. I cannot say enough good things about this product. The way that this applies is amazing, it goes on so smooth and you don’t have to push so hard to see barely any product like most eyebrow products. This product gives the most natural finish and it is a universal color. I was skeptical about that at first but believe me it blends with your eyebrow hairs SO well.

Before I apply my highlighter I use Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder to set my makeup and to prevent oiliness throughout the day. My favorite highlighter is BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector- Champagne Pop by Jaclyn Hill. I also really love Vivid Baked Highlighters by Makeup Revolution. I have it in the shade Radiant Lights and have had it for over a year and still haven’t hit pan AND it is only $6.

Eyes-
For my eyes I like to keep it simple for everyday. I use Shade + Light Eye Contour Palette by Kat Von D. I use the shade Solas (espresso brown) all over my lid & use Sytry (chocolate brown) directly underneath my bottom lashes. This eye shadow is so pigmented and lasts all day.

For my eyeliner I use L’Oreal Infallible Super Slim Liquid Eyeliner. I prefer the cat eye and this liner is perfect for creating it. The eyeliner lasts all day and doesn’t fade, it is my favorite!

My favorite mascara is L’Oreal Telescopic Carbon Black Mascara and is the one I wear daily. It makes me lashes super long and doesn’t flake. I wear Ardell Double Up #206 Lashes all most every day. They are so quick and super easy.

Lips-
The days I wear lipstick I wear MAC Creme Cup with Mac liner in shade Whirl.. This is my go to lip combo and the one I am wearing in almost every picture.

Once I am completely finished with my makeup I spray on Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup spray. This keeps my makeup in place all day.

I hope this is helpful for you and answers most of your questions. Feel free to ask me any other questions that I didn’t address here. Have a good weekend!

xoxo

Alexa

Holiday Gift Guide- For Her

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How is Christmas less than 2 weeks away?!? Every year I swear time goes by quicker and quicker! Today I wanted to share a few of my picks that I think would make the perfect gift for your friends, moms, sisters, wives, or any woman in your life. These are products that I have used and loved.

1. Tula Skincare- One of my favorite skincare brands and they have the cutest Holiday sets. The one I have linked here would be perfect for someone just trying Tula, this is suitable for all skin types and their most popular products. Use code ALEXAP for 20% off your entire purchase!

2. Impressions Vanity Makeup Mirror– Just received this mirror in the mail and LOVE!

3. Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray– I have been using this stuff for years and is a holy grail product for me. This keeps my makeup in place all day and helps prevent oil. This set includes 2 full sized bottles for only $42!

4. Purity Facial Cleanser –  I use this to wash all of my makeup off every night. This is the only makeup remover that completely removes all of my makeup without a ton of product.

5. Baublebar Gabriela Tassel Fringe Earrings-– These are such a fun gift & they come in 9 different colors! Perfect stocking stuffer.

6.  Knit Beanie–– Can’t go wrong with this Faux Fur Pompom Beanie. Comes in 2 colors.

7. DIFF Eye wear–– One of my favorite pairs of sunglasses are my DIFF Jessie James Decker sunnies in the pink/gold color. Use code ALEXAP25 for 25% off any pair on their website!

8. CALPAK Luggage Set– 5 color choices and the pretties luggage set! This is such a good gift for anyone. Throw some plane tickets inside and you’re all set 😉 LOL- but really wouldn’t that be the perfect gift?!

9. Tory Burch Miller– I need a pair in every color! So perfect to throw on and are comfy!

10. Over the Knee Boot– These are currently 40% off and come in black and grey. I am in love with my black pair!

11. Perfect Roll Tab Sleeve Tunic – Hands down my absolute favorite top. I have it in almost every color and love how versatile it is. & it is on sale for less than $30!

12. BLANKNYC Suede Moto Jacket-– This is such a great jacket. I have it in the grey color but have been eyeing the spice colored one as well. The spice and the black colors are 40% off right now, which is such a good deal! Snag one while you can.

 

Hope you enjoyed my very first gift guide of the season and my very first one in my blogging career! Let me know if you’d like to see a gift guide for him within the next few days!

xoxo

Alexa