Case Of The Mondays - 6 Products To Help You Get Through The Week

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Did you have a good weekend? My weekend was the most delightful. The weather was perfect and it's obvious spring has sprung in the city. I spent Saturday at The Makeup Show preview celebrating their 10 year anniversary! Did you know the makeup show is the largest pro-only makeup event in the U.S.? I never miss the show and I'm thrilled to see it grow the way it has. On Sunday, my fiancée and I went to the Central Park Zoo and then had a picnic in the park.

Alas, back to the grind. Here are the products helping start my week off right.

Hourglass Ambient Bronzer, $50
There hasn't been an Hourglass product I didn't like. From their stunning packaging to their buttery smooth textures, it's hard not to fall head over heels for Hourglass. I own most of their product line, including the best-selling Ambient light blushes and highlighters. A bronzer was a must-have for me. This one comes in two shades - Radiant Bronze Light and Luminous Bronze Light. Go for luminous if you want a lighter shade.

NARS Eye Lashes, $20
It's an exciting day when NARS launches a new product. You can now purchase eight different eyelash looks all designed by François Nars. These natural faux lashes will add drama and intensity to your look and are reusable.

SK-II Limited Edition Mother's Day Facial Treatment Essence, $205
I've recently become obsessed with SK-II's facial treatment essence, so I love when they collaborate for limited edition packaging. This collaboration is once again with Taiwanese artist Po Chih Huang. The new pink rose represents gratefulness and appreciation. 

Lipstick Queen Cupid's Bow, $22
Nothing like a jumbo lip pencil to start the day. These Lipstick Queen lippys are packed with pigment and work as a lipstick and lip liner for perfect precision. 8 shades in total to choose from. The inspiration for the lipsticks come from the precision of Cupid's arrow, get it?

Illamasqua Gel Sculpt and Gel Color, $37
Introducing the brand's first contouring stick and collection of cheek tints. The formula is lightweight and waterproof - it blends effortlessly into the skin and creates a subtle contoured look.

Kat Von D Shade + Light Eye Contour Palette, $46
Kat Von D has been hitting it out of the park lately with her palettes. This eye contouring palette features three color quads in neutral, cool, and warm shades. The colors are a great blend of shades and can create many looks. The pigments are wonderful, too! 

What products are you using today?

Get Silky Hair with Head & Shoulders

You know that feeling right after you get a blowout? Your hair feels noticeably smoother and looks amazing… that’s the feeling I got after using the Head & Shoulders Smooth & Silky collection. Truthfully, it’s always been difficult for me to get salon-ready hair at home since my hair is very fine and gets easily tangled. I've used a lot of different shampoos and conditioners, but I recently tried Smooth & Silky from Head & Shoulders and it made a huge difference. Head & Shoulders is a brand known for products that maintain a healthy flake-free scalp, but what many haven’t heard is how great other aspects of your hair look after using their products. I've been using their Shampoo & Conditioner (bonus: the bottles sold at Target have a limited edition look) and my hair is less frizzy, feels squeaky clean, and looks shiner. Frizzy to Silky hair is obtainable with just one wash.  

I've also noticed I wash my hair a lot less. I used to wash 2-3 times a week. The decrease in washing is probably due to how clean my hair feels after using the products. For my current hair routine, I use the Smooth & Silky collection once a week and then if I want to restyle it, I use the 2-in-1 Green Apple Shampoo + Conditioner. It smells like fruity heaven. The hair compliments keep coming in [insert #hairflip]. I just returned from a work trip in Dallas and I made sure to bring my Head & Shoulders products along. You can see from the photos below that my hair looks healthy and smooth!

After using Head & Shoulders

Target, my new favorite beauty destination, is a great place to purchase Head & Shoulders. They currently have a limited-time offer – buy any 3 Head & Shoulders products and get a $5 Target gift card. The offer is good through 5/16/15. If you haven’t tried Head & Shoulders yet, I highly recommend you do so. If you have tried the products before, this is the perfect time to stock up! 

This post was sponsored by Head & Shoulders at Target through their partnership with POPSUGAR. While I was compensated by POPSUGAR to write a post about Head & Shoulders at Target, all opinions are my own.