Sunday, August 31, 2014
Kellogg's Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Chocolatey Almond Cereal
This is hands down the best cereal I have had. Once you open up the bag you smell the sweet aroma of chocolate. It is soo good. It has just the right amount of sweetness. Chocolate flakes and pieces, almonds and flakes. Soo good. I love the smell of the rich chocolate. It does not taste cheap. I highly recommend. Would I repurchase this, um, duh!
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Cruelty Free Make-up
Here is a brief list of make-up companies that do not test on our little friends. From high-end to affordable.
Too Faced Cosmetics
Urban Decay (L'OREAL)
IT Cosmetics
Smashbox Cosmetics
Pur Minerals
NYX Cosmetics
Barefaced Mineral
Paula's Choice
Milani Cosmetics
Physicians Formula
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Burt's Bee
Chi Chi Cosmetics
E.L.F Cosmetics
Eco Lips
Hourglass Cosmetics
Jane
L.A. Girl
Lime Crime Cosmetics
Lush Cosmetics
A lot of the make-up brands are tested on animals sadly. Maybelline, L'OREAL, Revlon, M.A.C Cosmetics. Estee Lauder, the list goes on. I try so hard to stay away from products that do test on animals but it is so hard because a lot of things at our local store are tested on animals. You can download an app called Bunny Free to search if a product is cruelty free. For a complete list of make-up and other products go to this website. http://www.peta.org/
Too Faced Cosmetics
Urban Decay (L'OREAL)
IT Cosmetics
Smashbox Cosmetics
Pur Minerals
NYX Cosmetics
Barefaced Mineral
Paula's Choice
Milani Cosmetics
Physicians Formula
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Burt's Bee
Chi Chi Cosmetics
E.L.F Cosmetics
Eco Lips
Hourglass Cosmetics
Jane
L.A. Girl
Lime Crime Cosmetics
Lush Cosmetics
A lot of the make-up brands are tested on animals sadly. Maybelline, L'OREAL, Revlon, M.A.C Cosmetics. Estee Lauder, the list goes on. I try so hard to stay away from products that do test on animals but it is so hard because a lot of things at our local store are tested on animals. You can download an app called Bunny Free to search if a product is cruelty free. For a complete list of make-up and other products go to this website. http://www.peta.org/
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Holy Grail Brushes
Real Techniques Multi Task Brush
Sigma F80
Real Techniques Buffing Brush
Sigma F86
SoHo Dual Ended Concealer & Smudge Brush
SoHo dual Ended Eyeliner & Brush (Brows)
Concealers
I have 5 top concealers that work great for me. The first I love is the Benefit Erase Paste. It has a salmon undertone it hides my hideous undereyes very good. It doesn't brighten them just conceals them naturally. The next 3 are mainly for highlighting. The first one is the NYX HD concealer in the color yellow. Yes, YELLOW. It give out that great Kim K highlight that everyone loves. I use it before applying my foundation to make it seem more natural and not overly done. It is super affordable as well. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind is also amazing. It has that spongy thing to apply directly under your eye. Im not sure if that is sanitary though. The formula is nice and creamy, easy to blend. I use the color light and it really gives me the appearance of awake! Maybelline FitMe conclear in the color sand is my absolute favorite. I use the color sand, I use it over my foundation in a triangular form under my eyes and it brightens and highlights very well. It does crease quite a bit so I juste use a eye setting powder. NYX HD concealer in a jar is the creamiest I have come across, that being said it creases a lot. I use my eye setting powder and I have no problem. Super dirt cheap. I recomment it. It is light-weight in my opinion.
Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer, Light 20, 0.2-fluid Ounce
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Caliente VoxBox
I wasn't really wowed with my box. I really did love the Dove Pure Care Dry Oil It smells so good. I highly recommend it. And the Paula's Choice I definitely recommend and I will be buying the full version of it. The Rice Krispies S'mores was eh. The sunscreen was ok. The Kiss Gel Fantasy nails were very disappointing. Looked too fake.
*All products were sent to me free from Influenster for testing purposes.
*All products were sent to me free from Influenster for testing purposes.
Monday, August 25, 2014
Highlighters
My favorite highlights of all time have got to be Nars Albatross, Mac Soft and Gentle and Benefits Watt's Up. Nars is more on the pricier side but it is very beautiful color so majestic. It goes off more of a gold sheen. Mac Soft and Gentle is definitely more wearable, it looks very natural, it has a light champagne color. It goes on perfect for all skin colors. Benefits Watt's up is very pigmented it has a soft sponge on the end to blend. It really does go on beautiful. Its a nice champagne color and it has got to be my favorite. It's very shimmery, definitely eye catching. Which do I choose? Watt's up hands down.
NARS Highlighting Blush Powder - Albatross 4.8g/0.16oz
NARS Highlighting Blush Powder - Albatross 4.8g/0.16oz
Saturday, August 23, 2014
Naked 3 Palette
I got the Naked 3 when it came out, it sold out real quick. As we all know it has the rose hues so beautiful. The colors are like no other everything in the pink family. If you like sparkle and pink this is for you. I do highly recommend this palette the colors are absolute beautiful.
http://www.urbandecay.com/naked-3-palette-by-urban-decay/409.html#start=7&cgid=1_502
http://www.urbandecay.com/naked-3-palette-by-urban-decay/409.html#start=7&cgid=1_502
Friday, August 22, 2014
Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer Milk Choclate
I absolutely am obsessed with the bronzer up from the packaging, smell, and the color is perfect. The packaging looks so classy and it has such a big mirror. I got the color in milk chocolate its in the light/medium. I don't really like a defined contour just a light one and it is perfect. The smell is so good. It really smells like cocoa powder. I highly recommend and it is definitely one of my holy grails.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Beauty Blender
I have tried the SoHo beauty sponge the Sonia Kashuk blending sponge and I have tried the infamous Beauty Blender pro sponge. Here's the breakdown on each: SoHo, I wish it had a rounder edge, it is nice and soft but the almond shape gets me nowhere except for under my eyes. I do like the bright color and that's about it. Sonia Kashuk, I wish it was more softer. It does work alright but it is a bit hard. It doesn't soak up the product which is a plus but i wish it was softer. I wish the color was bright instead of dull. The Beauty Blender is the softest, amazing thing I have ever used to apply foundation with. I don't recommend using foundation too runny with it because it will soak up the product. I absolutely love it. It is so soft and I appreciate the round bottom for dabbing and the pointy part for my under eye. I highly recommend it. It is worth the price. I will leave links for each products.
BeautyBlender Black Make Up Sponge Applicator - Duo
BeautyBlender Black Make Up Sponge Applicator - Duo
Real Techniques Brushes
Samantha Chapman outdid herself on the brushes. I do like the 3 colors (purple, orange, and pink) the quality is very high-end for the price. Super cheap. I highly recommend them. My favorite is the contour brush. Is nice and little to go a nice precise contour. Good job girl!
real Techniques Core Collection Set
real Techniques Core Collection Set
Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade
I was fortunate enough to get my hands on the dipbrow and let me tell you: it is hands down the best eyebrow pomade ever. It doesn't compare. I used to use the ELF eyebrow kit but my eyebrows only lasted couple hours. They smeared off right away even when using an eyebrow gel. The dipbrow pomade looks more real since i have very sparse eyebrows they nicely thicken the appearance of them. They long-wear does last. I wore it from 6 a.m until 8 p.m and my eyebrows were still there just not as intense (I have oily skin) A little does go a long way. It is worth the price the packaging is so nice, it looks luxurious. I highly recommend it. I have black hair and fair skin so i went with the color dark brown instead of ebony. Ebony almost looks black so I decided for something a not natural and since I have very sparse eyebrows it might have been too overdone with the color Ebony in my opinion.
Dipbrow Pomade - Medium Brown
Dipbrow Pomade - Medium Brown
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Target
Has anyone heard of Target sample spot? It is just a sample of whatever product they have at the moment to sample and anyone can request it. It's a great way to try something before committing to buying it. This month I got the Garnier Ultra-Lift Transformer. It claims to decrease the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun. Well let's see how it works.
Friday, August 15, 2014
Thankful
In this I have a lot of people to be thankful for. Their company, their worries. conversations, and let alone their existence. There are only 5 men in my life I know I can always be thankful for. My son, husband and my 3 brothers. Thank-you for everything you guys have done. Not one day passes that I don't think of the men of my life. Thank-you for giving me the true meaning of what a man really is.
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Kiss Gel Fantasy
I have been trying the new Kiss Gel Fantasy nails, I have mixed feelings about them. The ones I received are too long for my likings but that is ok. I do like the two options you get whether you like to glue them on or use the adhesive tab on them. The looks don't really wow me they look like any other press on nails to me, they have the same feel to them, they are thin, nothing like the salon. The design is nice. I didn't expect this to wow me. I give it a C.
*I received this product from Influenster for testing purposes.
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/443604632019407517/
*I received this product from Influenster for testing purposes.
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/443604632019407517/
Macaron
Today I will once again try to make strawberry macarons! The last time i did them they had no feet. Epic flop today I will try again!
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Urban Decay Peversion mascara
I absolutely an in LOVE with the Urban Decay mascara Peversion. It separates and lengthens my eyelashes. I received it in my Ipsy Glam bag! I am in impressed with the quality my lashes don't look clumpy whatsoever. One coat does the trick!
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
August Ipsy Glam Bag
I was so stoked to have seen my Glam room this month. This is my 2nd bag so far and they haven't disappointed me thus far! When I got it today I didn't' receive my Dr. Brandt Pores No More primer. I was really looking forward to it.The Ipsycare took care of my problem right away! Great customer service! The lip balm smells disgusting. I usually love lip balm but this is one not to love. I received the Jersey Shore Sun in the flavor Orange Ginger and it smelled terrible. Im not going to apply it on my lips no way no how. The dry shampoo that I got from Klorane smells delightful! I will be using it for sure. As far as the pencil case goes it looks cheap. So tacky. Very disappointing. I also received the most wanted thing: Urban Decays Perversion mascara. The brush looks nice and thick. I have used and I absolutely love it! It separates and lengthens my lashes I highly recommend!
Monday, August 11, 2014
Make-up Geek Eyeshadows
I have been really wanting to try the Make-up Geek eyeshadows. I have heard nothing but good things about them. I haven't had the money to buy them at the moment seeing that my kids school year is starting for them so we all know how that goes. I do know that they are super affordable, great color section and nice pigmentation. If you don't know I will post a link below.
https://www.makeupgeek.com/
*I am not being paid to mention the website above.
https://www.makeupgeek.com/
*I am not being paid to mention the website above.
Primers
There is 3 primers that I love. Super affordable. Maybelline BabySkin Instant Pore Eraser really affrordable, pretty packaging. I like how its a squeeze tube. Nice silicone feel to it. It does minimize the pores. Magic Lumi. I absolutely love it. You can mix it with your foundation to get a nice dewy look. I tend to go for more of the dewy look. It looks a bit more sexy in my opinion well at least for my face. I like the pump it has. The other primer is the Youth Code Pore Vanisher. I absolutely love the silicone in it and the tint. It really does a good job smoothing out my pores if that makes any sense. I really do think a primer is a necessity. If you have pores, whiteheads, and blackheads on your nose or around it, it really does smooth them out instead of the foundation sinking into them making it look cakey. I have tried Benefit Porefessional Primer and i do think it is just the same as the L'OREAL one. Price difference and quantity of course.
L'Oreal Magic Lumi Primer, Full Size, 0.68 Ounce
L'Oreal Magic Lumi Primer, Full Size, 0.68 Ounce
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Revlon Colorstay Foundation
I think I may have found the one. I am in the color 300 Golden Beige and the color is right on. It's medium to full coverage. I'm not sure if I am able to build it up seeing as I don't have much to cover up on my face. It's not cakey, don't have a weird smell. It is build-able, medium to full coverage. Best used with a primer. I have used it a couple times so far I'm super impressed. I do have to give it a few more times to make a permanent decision but I think we all know what my decision is !
Revlon ColorStay Makeup, Combination/Oily Skin, 1-Ounce
Revlon ColorStay Makeup, Combination/Oily Skin, 1-Ounce
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Revlon Color Stay foundation
I think I found the one. I absolutely love this product especially now since given birth I have oily skin. This looks flawless it doesn't look cakey. It actually stays on for a good while. I applied it at 7 am and it's now 9pm and it's still on pretty good. Why didn't I find you sooner!
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
TooFaced
I am in absolute love with the brand TooFaced. It totally has the style and vibe for the ladies. Makes you feel pretty. All the products have beautiful packaging. The cocoa line is amazing. I only own the chocolate soleil bronzer and oh how that smells like heaven. I would love to purchase items in the near future to try out and give full detailed reviews!
Caliente VoxBox
I received the Voxbox. I am quiet disappointed. The samples were small but then that's why they are called samples! The Dove African macadamia oil is beyond out of the world my hair looks and feels nourished! I will definently purchase this item. As for the Kiss Gel Fantasy nails they looked wack. They come off so easy. They look just like any other product. Nothing's exciting their to talk about. The s'mores Rice Krispie wasn't too impressing not was it bad. I might have to have another to determine my final thoughts. The Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch lotion sunscreen was pretty satisfyingn.
* "I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes."
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