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Monday, April 20, 2009
Loving Clinique!!! This is just in time for summer!
Ok, so I have been seriously slacking in my posting duties, but life calls and the first 6 months of the year are always hectic with birthdays, get-togethers, etc... plus I was waiting for a product I really loved to come along... and my wishes were granted.
As a subscriber to Glamour magazine, I always look forward to their picks for favorite lotions, potions and fast fixes. So as I thumbed through the May edition, I came across a tear-out insert from Clinique. Normally this is something I rip out and toss in the trash since it interferes with my page flipping... but this time I was stopped by a small sample attached to the tear-out that included a smidge of their new Even Better foundation. The description indicated that after 4-6 weeks, I would see improved clarity, even skin tone, diminished discolorations and yes... even acne scarring. I was sold and decided I would try it myself the following day.
That was yesterday and I have been itching for more of this stuff ever since.
My hubby, who normally doesn't worry about noticing something new since I change and experiment with new stuff all the time, asked me "Did you do something different? You look so good!". The fact that my husband noticed a difference had me wishing the local mall wasn't so far away or I would have run out for it right then! The small amount I was provided made me think I would be able to test this on maybe my cheek, but wasn't I pleasantly surprised when that slight amount gave me full coverage. It was smooth, it covered well without being cakey, and it didn't settle into my pores or make me look like an oil slick halfway through the day. I have to say that I am absolutely in love and the mere possibility that I could improve my complexion so much that I could one day soon walk out of my home without a stitch of makeup on, is enough to warrant the cost of $24.50 for a bottle of this fabulosity.
So head on over to Sephora, or any department store makeup counter for Clinique and let's all get back to the natural, makeup free beauties we all are... with the help of a little makeup of course.
Glad to be back bitchlings... more to come...
As a subscriber to Glamour magazine, I always look forward to their picks for favorite lotions, potions and fast fixes. So as I thumbed through the May edition, I came across a tear-out insert from Clinique. Normally this is something I rip out and toss in the trash since it interferes with my page flipping... but this time I was stopped by a small sample attached to the tear-out that included a smidge of their new Even Better foundation. The description indicated that after 4-6 weeks, I would see improved clarity, even skin tone, diminished discolorations and yes... even acne scarring. I was sold and decided I would try it myself the following day.
That was yesterday and I have been itching for more of this stuff ever since.
My hubby, who normally doesn't worry about noticing something new since I change and experiment with new stuff all the time, asked me "Did you do something different? You look so good!". The fact that my husband noticed a difference had me wishing the local mall wasn't so far away or I would have run out for it right then! The small amount I was provided made me think I would be able to test this on maybe my cheek, but wasn't I pleasantly surprised when that slight amount gave me full coverage. It was smooth, it covered well without being cakey, and it didn't settle into my pores or make me look like an oil slick halfway through the day. I have to say that I am absolutely in love and the mere possibility that I could improve my complexion so much that I could one day soon walk out of my home without a stitch of makeup on, is enough to warrant the cost of $24.50 for a bottle of this fabulosity.
So head on over to Sephora, or any department store makeup counter for Clinique and let's all get back to the natural, makeup free beauties we all are... with the help of a little makeup of course.
Glad to be back bitchlings... more to come...
Monday, March 23, 2009
AVON Calling!
For all of you bitches who have felt that Avon is for old ladies, listen up:
Avon has come a long way since you were little and your mother was ordering Skin So Soft for you. It is alive with bright fun colors, new and improved foundations, and better deals than you will find in-store or online anywhere else!
My lovely little sister, Amber, is Avon's newest representative. So head on over to her Avon site (which you can conveniently reach by clicking on the title of this article) and take a look around! Free shipping when you spend at least $30.
I will be reviewing any samples she receives, so if you would like to know about something before you buy it, let me know.
Get on over to Avon bitchlin's, it's not your momma's makeup anymore!
Avon has come a long way since you were little and your mother was ordering Skin So Soft for you. It is alive with bright fun colors, new and improved foundations, and better deals than you will find in-store or online anywhere else!
My lovely little sister, Amber, is Avon's newest representative. So head on over to her Avon site (which you can conveniently reach by clicking on the title of this article) and take a look around! Free shipping when you spend at least $30.
I will be reviewing any samples she receives, so if you would like to know about something before you buy it, let me know.
Get on over to Avon bitchlin's, it's not your momma's makeup anymore!
Friday, March 13, 2009
Spring is coming, time to lighten up!
Spring is right around the corner, ladies, and with spring comes an opportunity to tone down the heavy perfumes left over from all of the holiday parties you had to attend. Warmer weather = fresh, crisp and light fragrances. The best option? A body mist as opposed to perfume. The best place to find one to fit you? Bath and Body Works of course!
With scents ranging from their newest called "Butterfly Garden" to the crisp scent of "Coconut Lime Verbena" (My personal fave), I promise there's one for you. And best of all, right now if you buy 3 items from the collection of your choice (which include body wash, lotions, creams, butters, sprays and perfumes), you get 3 FREE!!!! According to BBW, that could be a savings of $88!
"Spring" on over to your local BBW or head to their online shop (no worries, click on the title of this article and find yourself whisked away to their online store). One more surprise? Free shipping on orders over $60!
So get going, and get ready to shed the sweaters, scarves and the sultry scents in favor of skirts, shorts and summery spritzes!
With scents ranging from their newest called "Butterfly Garden" to the crisp scent of "Coconut Lime Verbena" (My personal fave), I promise there's one for you. And best of all, right now if you buy 3 items from the collection of your choice (which include body wash, lotions, creams, butters, sprays and perfumes), you get 3 FREE!!!! According to BBW, that could be a savings of $88!
"Spring" on over to your local BBW or head to their online shop (no worries, click on the title of this article and find yourself whisked away to their online store). One more surprise? Free shipping on orders over $60!
So get going, and get ready to shed the sweaters, scarves and the sultry scents in favor of skirts, shorts and summery spritzes!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
TODAY ONLY! So get moving!!!!
Avon is currently running 60% off site-wide on specific items and free shipping on any order!!! If you have never tried Avon before, now is a good time. You will find everything from lipgloss to eye creams, all of which work wonderfully for a bargain price!
Get going bitchlings... beauty waits for no one!
Get going bitchlings... beauty waits for no one!
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Pasty no MORE!
Ok, so after a short hiatus from my beauty reviews, thanks to a recent illness that spread through my family, I am now back and ready to tell you all about a fabulous new product I have discovered. It's called Ocean Potion Ever Glow. It is a sunless tanner, comes in a giant 20 oz. bottle with pump, smells WONDERFUL (kind of like bubblegum), and best of all? It cost me $4.88!!! I came across it at my local Walmart while I was looking for a good self tanner. The price is what got me, and I decided that even if it didn't make me look tan, it still smelled good!
So I got home and put on my first application. It goes on smooth, dries quickly and even later on in the day I didn't get that "self-tanner smell" to my skin. The bottle claims that after 7 days you will have that summer glow without the sun, but I found that my ivory skin looked healthy and glowing after only 3 days!
I will definitely have to mark this product down as a must have, must buy and must go get RIGHT NOW! Gear up for summer without paying the high prices of tanning beds and risking *GASP*... WRINKLES!
Go get your glow on my bitchlings!
So I got home and put on my first application. It goes on smooth, dries quickly and even later on in the day I didn't get that "self-tanner smell" to my skin. The bottle claims that after 7 days you will have that summer glow without the sun, but I found that my ivory skin looked healthy and glowing after only 3 days!
I will definitely have to mark this product down as a must have, must buy and must go get RIGHT NOW! Gear up for summer without paying the high prices of tanning beds and risking *GASP*... WRINKLES!
Go get your glow on my bitchlings!
Monday, February 23, 2009
Simply Ageless? I think not...
So you have all seen the commercial by now with Ellen touting the amazing wrinkle covering abilities of Covergirl's new Simply Ageless foundation. Since I was running low on my own foundation and the prospect of covering that damn forehead wrinkle that has plagued me since I was 15 was too much to pass up, I decided to give it a go. Unfortunately, Covergirl has disappointed this time.
When I first put it on, I was amazed at the coverage. It did hide the wrinkles better than my other foundation, it went on smoother than I expected and I didn't need to use much at all. Then a couple hours went by and when I glanced in the mirror, I was a little more than upset to find that not only had it SETTLED into my pores and wrinkles, but my face looked like I had caked powder on it! My skin felt dry and tight and not comfortable at all. I tried to take a makeup sponge to smooth it out and it wouldn't budge! Also, the colors are lighter than other Covergirl foundations. Normally I use their foundations in IVORY. Well the ivory color for Simply Ageless made me look washed out, powdery and pale. But I was willing to overlook the color issues if it had worked, which it did not.
Please do not waste $15.99 on this. There are so much better foundations out there and as a long time user of Covergirl products, I am truly disappointed. I will be utilizing their money back guarantee and spending it on something I know will work.
As a side note, I did also purchase Covergirl's Tru Blend minerals in the Mineral Veil option. I do love this product. It looks good on the skin and feels good. My ONLY complaint would be the size of the well for the powder to shake into. It's not big enough to dip the whole brush in, so it causes a bit of a mess. Other than that, I would definitely recommend this product.
So that's the verdict. Simply Ageless is simply not worth the cost or the false hope of covering up those stubborn wrinkles.
Ahhh beauty... it's a never ending search for perfection.
When I first put it on, I was amazed at the coverage. It did hide the wrinkles better than my other foundation, it went on smoother than I expected and I didn't need to use much at all. Then a couple hours went by and when I glanced in the mirror, I was a little more than upset to find that not only had it SETTLED into my pores and wrinkles, but my face looked like I had caked powder on it! My skin felt dry and tight and not comfortable at all. I tried to take a makeup sponge to smooth it out and it wouldn't budge! Also, the colors are lighter than other Covergirl foundations. Normally I use their foundations in IVORY. Well the ivory color for Simply Ageless made me look washed out, powdery and pale. But I was willing to overlook the color issues if it had worked, which it did not.
Please do not waste $15.99 on this. There are so much better foundations out there and as a long time user of Covergirl products, I am truly disappointed. I will be utilizing their money back guarantee and spending it on something I know will work.
As a side note, I did also purchase Covergirl's Tru Blend minerals in the Mineral Veil option. I do love this product. It looks good on the skin and feels good. My ONLY complaint would be the size of the well for the powder to shake into. It's not big enough to dip the whole brush in, so it causes a bit of a mess. Other than that, I would definitely recommend this product.
So that's the verdict. Simply Ageless is simply not worth the cost or the false hope of covering up those stubborn wrinkles.
Ahhh beauty... it's a never ending search for perfection.
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