Showing posts with label makeup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label makeup. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
I feel the need to first say that I really dislike posting negative things about products here, honestly, if I receive a product to review and I really dislike it, I normally just skip posting about it because I don't like the negativity, but when I've personally purchased something that I then mention to all of you and it turns out to be really, really bad, well I think that I need to let y'all know!
About a month ago I posted about a nail polish brand called Julep and the awesome deal that I scored when I signed up to be part of their Maven program. Now, I love all things beauty related and I live for nail polish so when I found out that I could get a few full-size nail polishes and a bonus beauty/nail product for less than $3 I was definitely going to do it! And since it was such an awesome deal, I wanted to share that with all of you! For those of you who are unfamiliar with Julep or their Maven program, you can read more about it in my previous post. Basically it's a monthly subscription box service (much like Ipsy or Birchbox) where you pay a monthly fee (they have two options but it's around $20-$25 per month) and each month they send you a personalized box with a couple of their nail polishes and usually some other nail related product. Honestly, I signed up to be a Maven because I basically received the first box free (not counting the $2.99 I paid for shipping) for over $40 worth of products, I love nail polish so it was a no-brainer. When I received my Maven Box I was over the moon excited and couldn't wait to use the polish, but I immediately noticed that my box did not contain the items that I had chosen (I was suppose to receive 2 nail polishes and a blush, instead I received 2 nail polishes and a cuticle oil), not a super big deal because the polish colors were gorgeous and who doesn't need a good cuticle oil. Unfortunately that is where the excitement ended for me.
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The same day that my box arrived I decided to give myself a manicure and I chose the Madison (which is a neon orangey coral color that was beautiful in the bottle) to paint my nails. Immediately I noticed that the bottle was awkward, being tall and skinny made it very difficult to dip the polish brush into the bottle without it tipping, but again, I tried to see the bright side so I shrugged it off since the bottle has very little to do with the color and how well it applies. Next thing I noticed (and immediately disliked) was the super runny, streaky, messy formula and I was instantly confused because this polish sells for $14 a bottle, this had to be a bad bottle...right? I mean there is no way that all of their polish is this bad...right? After three (very messy, very streaky) coats of polish, the color on my nails looked absolutely nothing like what was in the bottle and the "highly pigmented" polish that Julep describes, is not at all what I had on my nails. As a matter of fact, my nails looked like a five year old painted them...it was bad, really, really bad. Since I wanted to be fair to the polish and give it a chance to redeem itself, I threw on a top coat and went on about my day. I woke up the next morning with sheet marks (like the marks you get on your face when you wake up in the morning from the pillow or sheets) and chips on nearly every single nail, keep in mind that I applied the polish around noon and it was completely dry within 30 minutes, yet I still woke up with marks. Now either I was fighting someone in my sleep (and they won) or this nail polish is just the absolute worst polish ever. Completely discouraged, but still wanting to love it, I decided to try the other color that came in my Maven Box, Maddy, which is a gorgeous pink color that I thought would be perfect for summer...sadly, my results were exactly the same. It took 3 coats to even cover the nails, the outcome was a streaky mess, the next morning there were marks in all of my nails and chips within 24 hours. You can check out a little bit more indepth and detailed review of the Julep polish in the video below.
I am definitely not an expert on nail polish, but I'm pretty sure that if you're selling something as small as a bottle of nail polish for $14, it better be damn good, I mean MAC polish is $16 a bottle so you'd expect a very similar result from something that was only $2 less...or maybe that's just me. Honestly y'all, I wanted to love this stuff, I really did, but at the end of the day, there are SO many other great nail polish brands out there that I'm not sure why anyone would spend $14 a bottle on this stuff. If you're looking for a good polish, try Essie you can get it at the drug store, it's around $8 a bottle and it's amazing!
Unfortunately I will be cancelling my subscription with Julep Maven, because at this point, I don't feel like spending even another $3 (let alone $20) for nail polish that not even my 12 year old nail polish obsessed daughter will use.
Sorry Julep Maven, but the nail polish is definitely a miss!
Until next time y'all...
About a month ago I posted about a nail polish brand called Julep and the awesome deal that I scored when I signed up to be part of their Maven program. Now, I love all things beauty related and I live for nail polish so when I found out that I could get a few full-size nail polishes and a bonus beauty/nail product for less than $3 I was definitely going to do it! And since it was such an awesome deal, I wanted to share that with all of you! For those of you who are unfamiliar with Julep or their Maven program, you can read more about it in my previous post. Basically it's a monthly subscription box service (much like Ipsy or Birchbox) where you pay a monthly fee (they have two options but it's around $20-$25 per month) and each month they send you a personalized box with a couple of their nail polishes and usually some other nail related product. Honestly, I signed up to be a Maven because I basically received the first box free (not counting the $2.99 I paid for shipping) for over $40 worth of products, I love nail polish so it was a no-brainer. When I received my Maven Box I was over the moon excited and couldn't wait to use the polish, but I immediately noticed that my box did not contain the items that I had chosen (I was suppose to receive 2 nail polishes and a blush, instead I received 2 nail polishes and a cuticle oil), not a super big deal because the polish colors were gorgeous and who doesn't need a good cuticle oil. Unfortunately that is where the excitement ended for me.
The same day that my box arrived I decided to give myself a manicure and I chose the Madison (which is a neon orangey coral color that was beautiful in the bottle) to paint my nails. Immediately I noticed that the bottle was awkward, being tall and skinny made it very difficult to dip the polish brush into the bottle without it tipping, but again, I tried to see the bright side so I shrugged it off since the bottle has very little to do with the color and how well it applies. Next thing I noticed (and immediately disliked) was the super runny, streaky, messy formula and I was instantly confused because this polish sells for $14 a bottle, this had to be a bad bottle...right? I mean there is no way that all of their polish is this bad...right? After three (very messy, very streaky) coats of polish, the color on my nails looked absolutely nothing like what was in the bottle and the "highly pigmented" polish that Julep describes, is not at all what I had on my nails. As a matter of fact, my nails looked like a five year old painted them...it was bad, really, really bad. Since I wanted to be fair to the polish and give it a chance to redeem itself, I threw on a top coat and went on about my day. I woke up the next morning with sheet marks (like the marks you get on your face when you wake up in the morning from the pillow or sheets) and chips on nearly every single nail, keep in mind that I applied the polish around noon and it was completely dry within 30 minutes, yet I still woke up with marks. Now either I was fighting someone in my sleep (and they won) or this nail polish is just the absolute worst polish ever. Completely discouraged, but still wanting to love it, I decided to try the other color that came in my Maven Box, Maddy, which is a gorgeous pink color that I thought would be perfect for summer...sadly, my results were exactly the same. It took 3 coats to even cover the nails, the outcome was a streaky mess, the next morning there were marks in all of my nails and chips within 24 hours. You can check out a little bit more indepth and detailed review of the Julep polish in the video below.
Unfortunately I will be cancelling my subscription with Julep Maven, because at this point, I don't feel like spending even another $3 (let alone $20) for nail polish that not even my 12 year old nail polish obsessed daughter will use.
Sorry Julep Maven, but the nail polish is definitely a miss!
Until next time y'all...
Sunday, June 29, 2014
If you're like me, there's nothing you love more in the summer than healthy, glowing, beautiful skin! I've always been a sucker for a great bronzer and some of absolute favorites of life have come from the isles of the drugstore! One of my favorite drugstore makeup brands has always been Physicians Formula and their new Bronze Booster Glow-Boosting BB Bronzer is quickly becoming my go-to bronzer for summer!
About Physicians Formula Bronze Booster BB Bronzer...
* Glow Activator Technology
* Instant and Lasting Bronze Glow!
* First EVER BB Bronzer
* It has BB Cream + Bronzer Benefits
* It Protects, Mositurizes, Smoothes, Brightens and Softens Lines
* It is also Stain-Free, Streak-Free, Orange- Free, Odor-Free.
I was recently accepted as a member of the People Style Watch Style Hunters Network (they basically send you beauty related products to try out and share your opinions about with your friends, family and social media audiences) and the very first product that they sent for me to try was the Bronze Booster BB Bronzer from Physicians Formula. Being a huge Physicians Formula fan to begin with, I couldn't wait to try the bronzer and share my thoughts and since I always think it's best to hear it from the horses mouth (wait, did I really just call myself a horse!?!?!) I thought I'd do a little first impressions video to show y'all the bronzer and tell you a little more about it...check it out!
About Physicians Formula Bronze Booster BB Bronzer...
* Glow Activator Technology
* Instant and Lasting Bronze Glow!
* First EVER BB Bronzer
* It has BB Cream + Bronzer Benefits
* It Protects, Mositurizes, Smoothes, Brightens and Softens Lines
* It is also Stain-Free, Streak-Free, Orange- Free, Odor-Free.
I was recently accepted as a member of the People Style Watch Style Hunters Network (they basically send you beauty related products to try out and share your opinions about with your friends, family and social media audiences) and the very first product that they sent for me to try was the Bronze Booster BB Bronzer from Physicians Formula. Being a huge Physicians Formula fan to begin with, I couldn't wait to try the bronzer and share my thoughts and since I always think it's best to hear it from the horses mouth (wait, did I really just call myself a horse!?!?!) I thought I'd do a little first impressions video to show y'all the bronzer and tell you a little more about it...check it out!
As you can see, I really liked the bronzer! If you'd like to try out the Physicians Formula Bronze Booster BB Bronzer, you can pick it up wherever Physicians Formula products are sold, it retails for around $14.00! Make sure you check back soon for more great product reviews, recipes, DIY projects and lots more!
Until next time...
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Did you know that June is National Rose Month? It most certainly is and if you're as big a fan of rose (everything) as I am and are looking for a few fabulous products to try out this month, Korres has some great ones!
I am a huge fan of Korres; aside from their products being made from natural ingredients, they are also Eco-friendly and absolutely amazing, seriously, I haven't tried anything yet that I didn't love! Korres use of natural rose oil in these products makes for great smelling and ultra moisturizing must-have beauty products! Whether you want to look fabulous for a hot date this June or you just want to pamper yourself a bit, Korres Natural Products has a collection formulated with wild rose oil, a natural source of Vitamin C, to help moisturize and brighten your complexion!
Wild Rose + Vitamin C Advanced Brightening Sleeping Facial: A facial treatment to address uneven skintone and dark spots while improving skin quality for a brighter, more luminous complexion. ($48)
Wild Rose Lip Butter:
A rich, buttery lip balm that melts on the lips and offers a shiny, tinted finish. ($12)
Korres sent me their Wild Rose Lip Butter recently to try out, in honor of National Rose Month of course. I'm a big believer that lip balms are the best way to keep your lips soft, smooth and feeling amazing all year long, so I am always on the lookout for something new that I can fall in love with and I definitely wasn't disappointed by the Wild Rose Lip Butter from Korres. This lip butter is described as a buttery lip balm that melts into your lips and I can't think of a better description as that is exactly what it does! Aside from having a slight rose smell that will make anyone who lives for rose scented products have to have it in their lives, the Wild Rose Lip Butter leaves your lips with a gorgeous rose colored tint that is perfect for just a hint of color and bonus, it makes your lips feel ah-mazing!
You can pick up all of the products mentioned above online at Sephora.com just in time for National Rose Month!
Until next time...
Disclosure: I received the product(s) mentioned above from the brand (or representing PR) in order to facilitate my review...all opinions are 100% my own!
I am a huge fan of Korres; aside from their products being made from natural ingredients, they are also Eco-friendly and absolutely amazing, seriously, I haven't tried anything yet that I didn't love! Korres use of natural rose oil in these products makes for great smelling and ultra moisturizing must-have beauty products! Whether you want to look fabulous for a hot date this June or you just want to pamper yourself a bit, Korres Natural Products has a collection formulated with wild rose oil, a natural source of Vitamin C, to help moisturize and brighten your complexion!
Wild Rose + Vitamin C Advanced Brightening Sleeping Facial: A facial treatment to address uneven skintone and dark spots while improving skin quality for a brighter, more luminous complexion. ($48)
Wild Rose Daily Brightening & Refining Buff Cleanser:
A
gentle skin brightening cleanser powered by wild rose that exfoliates
skin naturally using a dual-action process to uncover even,
luminous skin. ($24)
Korres sent me their Wild Rose Lip Butter recently to try out, in honor of National Rose Month of course. I'm a big believer that lip balms are the best way to keep your lips soft, smooth and feeling amazing all year long, so I am always on the lookout for something new that I can fall in love with and I definitely wasn't disappointed by the Wild Rose Lip Butter from Korres. This lip butter is described as a buttery lip balm that melts into your lips and I can't think of a better description as that is exactly what it does! Aside from having a slight rose smell that will make anyone who lives for rose scented products have to have it in their lives, the Wild Rose Lip Butter leaves your lips with a gorgeous rose colored tint that is perfect for just a hint of color and bonus, it makes your lips feel ah-mazing!
You can pick up all of the products mentioned above online at Sephora.com just in time for National Rose Month!
Until next time...
Disclosure: I received the product(s) mentioned above from the brand (or representing PR) in order to facilitate my review...all opinions are 100% my own!
Monday, June 16, 2014
Everyone who knows me, knows how obsessed I am with makeup
and beauty products, so it is very common for people to ask me for advice on
products, tips and tricks, and just crazy questions pertaining to one of my
favorite topics. A couple of days ago
one of my friends ask me, “If you were stuck on a deserted island and you could
only take 3 makeup items with you, what would they be?”, honestly it was a hard
question to answer, but I thought that it would make a great topic for a blog
post so I thought I’d share my answer with all of you!
So, if I were stuck on a deserted island, which 3 makeup
products would I take with me?
Hmmm….this is hard, seriously, it’s like being asked, “If
you had to pick a favorite child, which one would it be?”, thank goodness it’s
only makeup!
Alright, so first and foremost I cannot live without my waterproof mascara! I have teeny,
tiny, barely there lashes and without mascara they are just a hot (or not so
hot actually) mess and since I’d be on an island, with lots of water to splash
around in, it only makes sense to bring waterproof mascara…right? My favorite mascara at the moment just so
happens to be the tarte limited-edition
lights, camera, splashes™ 4-in-1 waterproof mascara, it’s ah-mazing, if you
haven’t tried it…you must!
Next on my list of
island must-haves would definitely have to be a good lip gloss! I’ve never been much of a lipstick girl, I
prefer lip
gloss any day of the week, but
I do like to have something on my lips to make them stand out and lip gloss is
my go-to product. Plus, if you happen to
be rescued, you want to look your best…right?
Last, but most
certainly not least on my list of deserted island must-haves would have to
be…drum-roll please…sunscreen! Alright,
this one should be a no-brainer and it’s not exactly a makeup product, but a
lot of people skip this seriously crucial skincare step and it’s so important! Think
about it, you’re out in the hot sun all day long and while your tan may be
killer, it could actually be a killer, so a great sunscreen with at least SPF
30 is the way to go to make sure that your skin is protected from the harsh sun
and will look great for years to come!
And that my friends,
is my 3 deserted island must-have makeup/skincare products. While I don’t plan on being stuck on an
island in the middle of the ocean anytime soon, it was fun to think about which
items I couldn’t live without!
So I want to ask all
of you the same question. If you were
stuck on a deserted island and you could only take 3 makeup/skincare products
with you, what would they be?
Until next time…
Friday, June 6, 2014
Attention all you makeup addicts...are you setting down? Because I have something AWESOME to tell y'all about!!!
If you're a fan of LORAC and in particular the LORAC PRO eyeshadow palette, then you are definitely going to want to pay close attention to this post...wait for it...are you excited yet?
Alright, alright, so...LORAC just announced that they are releasing a follow up to the hugely popular PRO palette, the LORAC PRO 2 palette!!! I know, it's like a whole lot of awesome rolled up into one very amazing palette!
About the LORAC PRO 2 palette:
Inspired by the best-selling, industry-favorite PRO Palette, PRO Palette 2 features 8 shimmer/8 matte shades in cooler tones that are super on-trend for Fall. It also comes with a Behind the Scenes Mini Eye Primer to help your color last. Created by Celebrity Makeup Artist and LORAC Cosmetics Founder Carol Shaw, PRO Palette 2 gives you the tools to create endless red-carpet worthy looks – just like a PRO!
While you can't pick up this palette quite yet, (the official launch is June 15th on Ulta.com for $42) I do have a sneak peak of the palette and all of the gorgeous shades that it has to offer...check it out!
If you're a fan of LORAC and in particular the LORAC PRO eyeshadow palette, then you are definitely going to want to pay close attention to this post...wait for it...are you excited yet?
Alright, alright, so...LORAC just announced that they are releasing a follow up to the hugely popular PRO palette, the LORAC PRO 2 palette!!! I know, it's like a whole lot of awesome rolled up into one very amazing palette!
About the LORAC PRO 2 palette:
Inspired by the best-selling, industry-favorite PRO Palette, PRO Palette 2 features 8 shimmer/8 matte shades in cooler tones that are super on-trend for Fall. It also comes with a Behind the Scenes Mini Eye Primer to help your color last. Created by Celebrity Makeup Artist and LORAC Cosmetics Founder Carol Shaw, PRO Palette 2 gives you the tools to create endless red-carpet worthy looks – just like a PRO!
While you can't pick up this palette quite yet, (the official launch is June 15th on Ulta.com for $42) I do have a sneak peak of the palette and all of the gorgeous shades that it has to offer...check it out!
Seriously y'all...is that not completely perfect? I don't know about y'all, but I cannot wait to pick mine up as soon as they go on sale!
Do you own the LORAC PRO palette? Do you plan to purchase the PRO 2?
Until next time y'all...
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
When it comes to makeup, my heart (and wallet) belongs in
the makeup aisles at the drugstore!
While I do love me some high-end makeup, realistically, my family likes
to eat, so I kind of have to save the high-end makeup purchases for pretty
special occasions, which is honestly fine with me because there are so many
great options at the drugstore. One of my
favorite affordable makeup brands also happens to be a fairly new favorite for
me (I’ll explain in a minute) and that brand is NYC!
Believe it or not I only discovered NYC (New York Color)
within the past 6 months, now there are a couple of reasons why I wasn’t aware
of this brand before then, the main one being that I never went into the actual
drugstores to buy makeup (it was strictly Walmart and online makeup shopping
for me and since my Walmart doesn’t sell NYC I just didn’t know about it), it
was only when I started watching YouTube makeup tutorials that I really
discovered (and then promptly fell in love with) NYC. For those of you who are currently living
under the same rock I was living under until recently and are not familiar with
NYC, let me tell you a little more about this awesome brand!
Essentially, NYC is a super affordable brand of makeup that
includes products for the eyes, face, lips and nails. With the majority of their products ranging
in price from $1.99 to $3.99 (and nothing over $4.99), NYC is a great drugstore
brand that offers high-quality products at very affordable prices.
Recently NYC (or the PR firm who represents NYC rather) sent
me a ton of great new lip products and an equally awesome eye product to review
and since I have quite the obsession with makeup, I just couldn’t help but give
them a try and I cannot wait to share my thoughts on all of that makeup
goodness with all of you!
First up I’ll start with the eye product that NYC sent to me…the
NYC New York Color Showtime Velvet Eyeliner.
I am very picky when it comes to my eyeliner and I find it incredibly hard
to find a good drugstore liner that is smooth, creamy and blendable, but this
one from NYC has really surprised me so far.
While it doesn’t wow me like some of the more expensive eyeliner pencils
that I’ve tried have, I do think it’s a great drugstore liner and at $1.99, it’s
worth giving it a try. I received the
color Red Wine and the color is just fantastic, it’s perfect for the more
smokey looks that I gravitate towards when it cooler outside and I cannot wait
to play around with it more into the fall months!
If you know me, then you know that I adore a good lip chubby
and if you’re not sure what a lip chubby is, it’s just a big, fat, lipstick
crayon and every single makeup brand known to man has their own version and the
NYC City Proof Twistable Intense Lip Color crayons are some of my
favorites. Available in 12 stunning
shades, the NYC City Proof Twistable lip color crayons are super creamy, they
glide on effortlessly and they look fabulous on and I don’t know about you, but
those are pretty much my criteria for a good lip crayon! I received the colors Parsons Pink, Futon
Street Fuchsia and Riverside Rose to try from NYC and I was so excited to play
around with them. First off I will say
that while these colors can be very intense (some colors definitely more so
than others) they can also come off a little sheer, some of the colors
(especially Nolita Neutral and Parsons Pink) remind me almost of a tinted lip
balm, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing, I mean, who doesn’t love a good
tinted lip balm!?! My favorite color of the
three that I reviewed is definitely the Riverside Rose (I find myself applying
it almost every day), but I did purchase Nolita Neutral before NYC sent the
others to me and I find that while on its own it is not very pigmented, it
works perfectly on top of a darker color in the center of my bottom lip to help
create the illusion of a fuller lip…it’s my go-to for that little trick! If you’re in the market for an affordable lip
crayon that glides on smooth and looks fabulous on the lip, I’d definitely suggest
the City Proof Twistable Lip Crayons from NYC and at only $2.99 each, they’re a
steal!
Last, but most certainly not least, is another amazing lip
product from NYC, the New York Color Expert Last lip color! This lipstick is definitely my favorite of
the three products that I reviewed for a number of reasons, but mainly because
it’s the one lipstick, drugstore or not, that I’ve ever tried that actually
stayed on my lips for a decent amount of time, I can get a good 4 hours out of
this lipstick without reapplying, which is something that I’ve never experience
from a regular lipstick. Available in 20
gorgeous shades, NYC Expert Last lip color is in my book a definite drugstore
must-have! I’ve seen mixed reviews on
this lipstick and while some people have complained that it can tend to be
drying, I personally haven’t experienced that, it’s not as buttery as say the
Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter, but that particular lipstick, as creamy and moisturizing
as it is, only lasts for about 30 minutes max on my lips, so I’ll take a
formula with a little less moisture (though for me, the moisture level seems to
be on par with similar lipsticks), but far more staying power, any day of the
week! I receive three new colors from
the Expert Last lip color line; Forever Fuchsia, Coralista and Peach Fizz and
let me just say that the color payoff is incredible with these lipsticks and
for me, they glide on super easily and look stunning on the lip. My personal favorite color from the entire
line is Peach Fizz, it’s a very pretty peachy, neutral color that is absolutely
perfect for summer, and it also pairs so well with Parsons Pink on top for a little
added shimmer without changing the color too much…I absolutely love the two of
them together! The NYC Expert Last lip
color is also a steal coming in at just under $2 a tube!
Since I always like to include a video review when I check
out new makeup products, I thought I’d share my thoughts (which include
swatches of all of the colors) via video…check it out!
And there you have it, three fabulous products from NYC for
you to check out and add to your collection.
You can pick up these products and so many more online at
newyorkcolor.com and in drugstores nationwide!
Disclosure: I
received the products mentioned above from the brand of PR firm representing
the brand, in exchange for my honest review…all opinions are 100% my own!
Thursday, May 22, 2014
I know y'all are looking at that wondering how on earth that's even possible, but I promise you it SO is...I just ordered mine and if you keep reading, I'll tell you how you can score the same great deal that I did!
So Julep Maven is a monthly subscription box service, (think along the lines of Birchbox or Ipsy, but better, because all of the products are full size and awesome) all you have to do is sign up for their monthly subscription box service and the first month's box is FREE, seriously, all you pay is $2.99 shipping! There are 5 different welcome boxes to choose from (all equally awesome and all based on certain styles and trends), basically you take a Style Quiz and Julep Maven helps choose a box for you based on your quiz answers (you do not have to get the box that they choose for you, I was free to choose from any of the 5) check out the current Welcome Boxes below!
I chose the Classic with a Twist welcome box and only paid $2.99 for nearly $50 worth of awesome products and you can too! Just head over to Julep, take the Style Quiz, choose your free Welcome Box and pay just $2.99! You're free to cancel your subscription at any time (just be sure to cancel before 11:59 pm on the 24th of the next month...June in this case...to insure that your card is not charged...if you decide not to keep the service) so it's basically risk free! If you're a makeup junkie like me...you cannot resist this deal! So head on over to Julep now, become a Maven and score some awesome FREE beauty products for next to nothing!
Until next time!
So Julep Maven is a monthly subscription box service, (think along the lines of Birchbox or Ipsy, but better, because all of the products are full size and awesome) all you have to do is sign up for their monthly subscription box service and the first month's box is FREE, seriously, all you pay is $2.99 shipping! There are 5 different welcome boxes to choose from (all equally awesome and all based on certain styles and trends), basically you take a Style Quiz and Julep Maven helps choose a box for you based on your quiz answers (you do not have to get the box that they choose for you, I was free to choose from any of the 5) check out the current Welcome Boxes below!
Classic With a Twist
Your Welcome Box includes:
- Maddy (Classic with a Twist): Raspberry sorbet shimmer
- Madison (Classic with a Twist): Tropical coral crème
- Glow Pore Minimizing Blush - Peach Bellini: A groundbreaking blush that leaves skin with a truly healthy glow.
Boho Glam
Your Welcome Box includes:
- Lena (Boho Glam): Teal with gold shimmer
- Elisa (Boho Glam): Soft wisteria shimmer
- Mighty Nail & Cuticle Serum: This peptide-fueled treatment quickly transforms dry, damaged cuticles and encourages strong, healthy nail growth.
Bombshell
Your Welcome Box includes:
- Sydney - Bombshell: Red orange crème
- Jane - Bombshell: Full-coverage rose gold multi-dimensional glitter
- Freedom Polymer Top Coat: In clinical studies, 100% of women who used Freedom Polymer Top Coat passed the ‘smudge test’ after 5 minutes, compared to 0% who used the leading regular top coat.
It Girl
Your Welcome Box includes:
- Margaret (It Girl) : Light periwinkle crème
- Kam (It Girl) : Vintage spearmint crème
- Princess Grace (It Girl) : Rich papaya crème
Modern Beauty
Your Welcome Box includes:
- Beach Tonic Dry Body Oil: A blend of lightweight yet nourishing oils that moisturize, condition, and restore elasticity and suppleness to the body.
- Graceful Lip Gloss: This luscious sheer pale pink gloss offers brilliant shine and long-lasting hydration.
I chose the Classic with a Twist welcome box and only paid $2.99 for nearly $50 worth of awesome products and you can too! Just head over to Julep, take the Style Quiz, choose your free Welcome Box and pay just $2.99! You're free to cancel your subscription at any time (just be sure to cancel before 11:59 pm on the 24th of the next month...June in this case...to insure that your card is not charged...if you decide not to keep the service) so it's basically risk free! If you're a makeup junkie like me...you cannot resist this deal! So head on over to Julep now, become a Maven and score some awesome FREE beauty products for next to nothing!
Until next time!
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Hey guys!
I know that I've been doing an awful lot of talking about makeup around here lately, but it really is something that I love and that I love to share that love with all of you. I hope that's alright, because today I have a truly unique (and so incredibly awesome that I can barely contain myself) product to tell you about, from a company that I just so happen to love...Skindinavia!
If you've been a reader for a while, then you may remember the review I did for the Skindinavia Finishing Spray a couple of years ago, it seriously is, all of these years later, still my go-to finishing spray...I love it! So imagine my surprise when I opened my email a few weeks ago and saw the first product launch from the Skindinavia brand in 5 years staring back at me, excited cannot even begin to describe the feeling that I had from that single email! If you follow me on Instagram or subscribe to my YouTube channel, then you may already know what I'm talking about, but if you don't then let me introduce you to an entirely new kinda makeup product....the Skindinavia Makeup Primer Spray!
Now, if you're not a makeup freak like me, you may not be as excited about all of this as I was (and still am...hello, a primer, that's a spray...freakin' genius), but if you wear makeup, then I promise that this is one product that you must check out!
About The Makeup Primer Spray by Skindinavia:
I don't know about y'all, but this primer spray is the most exciting makeup discovery for me in the longest time! So, I know y'all want to know how I feel about Skindinavia's Makeup Primer Spray...check out my YouTube channel for a sneak peak at the product and to see how I feel about it!
As you can tell from the video, I really, really enjoyed this primer! Not only is it the first of its kind, it works and where makeup primers are concerned, that's all that matters! So what is everyone else saying about Skindinavia The Makeup Primer Spray?
I know that I've been doing an awful lot of talking about makeup around here lately, but it really is something that I love and that I love to share that love with all of you. I hope that's alright, because today I have a truly unique (and so incredibly awesome that I can barely contain myself) product to tell you about, from a company that I just so happen to love...Skindinavia!
If you've been a reader for a while, then you may remember the review I did for the Skindinavia Finishing Spray a couple of years ago, it seriously is, all of these years later, still my go-to finishing spray...I love it! So imagine my surprise when I opened my email a few weeks ago and saw the first product launch from the Skindinavia brand in 5 years staring back at me, excited cannot even begin to describe the feeling that I had from that single email! If you follow me on Instagram or subscribe to my YouTube channel, then you may already know what I'm talking about, but if you don't then let me introduce you to an entirely new kinda makeup product....the Skindinavia Makeup Primer Spray!
Now, if you're not a makeup freak like me, you may not be as excited about all of this as I was (and still am...hello, a primer, that's a spray...freakin' genius), but if you wear makeup, then I promise that this is one product that you must check out!
About The Makeup Primer Spray by Skindinavia:
- SUMMER-PROOF YOUR MAKEUP, SAY GOODBYE TO THICK LAYERS: We're talking about a lightweight silicone-free spray makeup primer - you can say goodbye to heavy, pore-clogging formulations of the past.
- GOOD FOR YOUR PORES NOW, GOOD FOR YOUR PORES LATER!: Our new breathable, silicone-free and paraben-free makeup primer sprays are loaded with vitamins, antioxidants and our proprietary temperature-control technology.
- THE RESULTS ARE IN - SKINCARE MEETS MAKEUP: Clinically-proven (see below graphic) to soothe redness, prevent breakouts, control the appearance of oil, even-out skin tone and reduce large pores over time.
SKINDINAVIA’s The Makeup Primer Spray and The Makeup
Primer Spray Oil-Control are applied as a micro-fine mists
that energizes skin and preps your face as an oil-free canvas for
long-lasting makeup wear.
So this summer, brush on foundation, blush and bronzer without fear of
creasing, fading and a major meltdown. Whether drugstore or prestige,
we’re super excited to make makeup better for your skin with our
brand new The Makeup Primer Sprays.
I don't know about y'all, but this primer spray is the most exciting makeup discovery for me in the longest time! So, I know y'all want to know how I feel about Skindinavia's Makeup Primer Spray...check out my YouTube channel for a sneak peak at the product and to see how I feel about it!
As you can tell from the video, I really, really enjoyed this primer! Not only is it the first of its kind, it works and where makeup primers are concerned, that's all that matters! So what is everyone else saying about Skindinavia The Makeup Primer Spray?
THE FLAWLESS FACTS
- 83% of users agree this is the best makeup primer that have ever used.
- 93% of users noticed their skin felt smoother.
- Silicone-free base creates a breathable barrier between skin and makeup.
- Helps to prevent common skin issues associated with makeup use including redness, large pores and irritation.
- Proven to reduce the need for makeup touch-ups or blotting.
- Formulated to be worn with or without makeup.
- All SKINDINAVIA products are oil, paraben and sulfate-free. Each product is tested for sensitive skin.
Friday, May 16, 2014
Hey y'all! I hope everyone is having a fabulous week so far!
I have a really cool beauty product to share with all of you today, if you're a fan of the Korres brand then you may already know all about this little gem, but if you've not had the chance to check out the brand, I definitely recommend that you do...I promise you'll love it!
So, today we're going to talk about my new favorite makeup primer, the Korres Pomegranate Face Primer! I'm a huge fan of primers in general, I think that they make a world of difference in getting your skin ready for makeup and this one is probably the best one I've tried so far. The Korres Pomegranate Face Primer is a mattifying primer, that blends to an invisible matte finish while minimizing the appearance of pores, balancing skintone and texture, and preparing skin for smooth makeup application and long-lasting wear. The 94% natural, non-comedogenic formula is water-based so it allows skin to breathe and never clogs pores. The formula is loaded with antioxidant-rich pomegranate extract to help tighten pores, willow bark extract to balance skin, witch hazel water to mattify and tighten while removing excess oil and dirt, and rice starch to absorb excess surface oil and soften skin. No Parabens, sulfates, synthetic dyes, Petrochemicals, GMOs or Tricosan.
I love being able to share video reviews of products whenever possible, I think it just helps y'all get a better idea of what the product looks like, how it works and really just gives me a chance to share all of my thoughts and opinions of the product with, without ruining my manicure...kidding, I just like making videos :). So, with that said, here's my video review for the Korres Pomegranate Face Pimer.
If you can't tell by the video, I really am loving this primer! I think that compared to other primers that I've tried, this one really does deliver as far as the product claims go...and then some! I don't notice the need to touch up a million times a day when I'm using this primer, which is a huge plus when you have a hectic lifestyle like I do. I also think that the staying power of this primer is far better than most of the other I've tried. As far as prepping my face for foundation, the Korres Pomegrante primer really does just help to hide my pores, while giving my face a more even tone that makes for a really flawless makeup application.
If you're looking for a primer that mattifies the skin, reduces the look of pores, evens out the skin tone and provides a super-long wearing makeup application....you need this in your life! Seriously, I don't even reach for any of my other primers since trying this...it's that good!
If you want to pick up some of the Korres Pomegrante Face Primer and check it out for yourself, it's available at Sephora.com and at korresusa.com for around $33!
I have a really cool beauty product to share with all of you today, if you're a fan of the Korres brand then you may already know all about this little gem, but if you've not had the chance to check out the brand, I definitely recommend that you do...I promise you'll love it!
So, today we're going to talk about my new favorite makeup primer, the Korres Pomegranate Face Primer! I'm a huge fan of primers in general, I think that they make a world of difference in getting your skin ready for makeup and this one is probably the best one I've tried so far. The Korres Pomegranate Face Primer is a mattifying primer, that blends to an invisible matte finish while minimizing the appearance of pores, balancing skintone and texture, and preparing skin for smooth makeup application and long-lasting wear. The 94% natural, non-comedogenic formula is water-based so it allows skin to breathe and never clogs pores. The formula is loaded with antioxidant-rich pomegranate extract to help tighten pores, willow bark extract to balance skin, witch hazel water to mattify and tighten while removing excess oil and dirt, and rice starch to absorb excess surface oil and soften skin. No Parabens, sulfates, synthetic dyes, Petrochemicals, GMOs or Tricosan.
I love being able to share video reviews of products whenever possible, I think it just helps y'all get a better idea of what the product looks like, how it works and really just gives me a chance to share all of my thoughts and opinions of the product with, without ruining my manicure...kidding, I just like making videos :). So, with that said, here's my video review for the Korres Pomegranate Face Pimer.
If you can't tell by the video, I really am loving this primer! I think that compared to other primers that I've tried, this one really does deliver as far as the product claims go...and then some! I don't notice the need to touch up a million times a day when I'm using this primer, which is a huge plus when you have a hectic lifestyle like I do. I also think that the staying power of this primer is far better than most of the other I've tried. As far as prepping my face for foundation, the Korres Pomegrante primer really does just help to hide my pores, while giving my face a more even tone that makes for a really flawless makeup application.
If you're looking for a primer that mattifies the skin, reduces the look of pores, evens out the skin tone and provides a super-long wearing makeup application....you need this in your life! Seriously, I don't even reach for any of my other primers since trying this...it's that good!
If you want to pick up some of the Korres Pomegrante Face Primer and check it out for yourself, it's available at Sephora.com and at korresusa.com for around $33!
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Hey y'all!
It's been a rough two weeks for me at work; training for a new brand, lots and lots of angry customers, and the Mother's Day rush from hell, BUT I made it through and am back with my old brand and happier than ever...guess I'll never complain about too many hours again LOL.
If you've been reading my blog for a while then you probably already know how much I love the Bioré brand, seriously, I'm always super excited when I receive an email from them with new products to try and I almost always end up finding a new must-have skincare product when I do. So naturally when Bioré sent me an email a couple of weeks ago asking if I wanted to try out a couple of their must-have skincare products, I said yes and when they arrived I couldn't wait to give them a try!
I received the Bioré Free Your Pores Pore Detoxifying Foam Cleanser and the Bioré Free Your Pores Makeup Remover Towelettes from Bioré to try out recently and I've had a lot of fun adding them to my skincare routine for a little test run!
Let's talk first about the Bioré Pore Detoxifying Foam Cleanser! This cleanser tones, cleans and stimulates your skin, infused with eucalyptus extract, this self-foaming cleanser detoxifies skin and pores by removing surface toxins. The result: healthier-looking, refreshed skin. Gentle enough to use every day, this cleanser will have you feeling refreshed and renewed with every use. I have to be honest and tell you that I was a little skeptical about the eucalyptus and though the tingling effect it had on my skin did take me a little by surprise, I was pleasantly surprised by how clean my skin felt after using it! I'm a big fan of pore cleaners anyway and this one is no exception! You can pick up the Bioré Pore Detoxifying Foam Cleanser wherever Biore products are sold and at less than $7, this pore cleanser may just be your next beauty must-have!
Next up is my favorite of the two products, the Bioré Free Your Pores Makeup Remover Towelettes. These makeup removing towelettes work to instantly dissolve dirt and pore-clogging makeup, even the tough stuff like waterproof mascara! I'm not typically a fan of makeup removing towelettes, my eyes are far too sensitive to use most of them, but I was very pleasantly surprised by not only how little they irritated my eyes, but by how well they worked! Again, you can pick up the Bioré Free Your Pores Makeup Remover Towelettes wherever Bioré products are sold and at around $7 for 30 of them, they're a steal!
Since I'm a big proponent of "seeing is believing", I thought I'd do a little review video showing you the products in action...you can check that out below!
If you're not impressed by how well the makeup removing towelettes removed all of that makeup, then you must not be a hard-core makeup junkie like me, cause those are freakin' awesome! If you're looking for a couple of new products to add to your skincare routine and you love Bioré products like I do, then you have to check these two out!
Until next time!
Disclosure: I received the products listed above in order to facilitate my review...all opinions are 100% my own!
It's been a rough two weeks for me at work; training for a new brand, lots and lots of angry customers, and the Mother's Day rush from hell, BUT I made it through and am back with my old brand and happier than ever...guess I'll never complain about too many hours again LOL.
If you've been reading my blog for a while then you probably already know how much I love the Bioré brand, seriously, I'm always super excited when I receive an email from them with new products to try and I almost always end up finding a new must-have skincare product when I do. So naturally when Bioré sent me an email a couple of weeks ago asking if I wanted to try out a couple of their must-have skincare products, I said yes and when they arrived I couldn't wait to give them a try!
I received the Bioré Free Your Pores Pore Detoxifying Foam Cleanser and the Bioré Free Your Pores Makeup Remover Towelettes from Bioré to try out recently and I've had a lot of fun adding them to my skincare routine for a little test run!
Let's talk first about the Bioré Pore Detoxifying Foam Cleanser! This cleanser tones, cleans and stimulates your skin, infused with eucalyptus extract, this self-foaming cleanser detoxifies skin and pores by removing surface toxins. The result: healthier-looking, refreshed skin. Gentle enough to use every day, this cleanser will have you feeling refreshed and renewed with every use. I have to be honest and tell you that I was a little skeptical about the eucalyptus and though the tingling effect it had on my skin did take me a little by surprise, I was pleasantly surprised by how clean my skin felt after using it! I'm a big fan of pore cleaners anyway and this one is no exception! You can pick up the Bioré Pore Detoxifying Foam Cleanser wherever Biore products are sold and at less than $7, this pore cleanser may just be your next beauty must-have!
Next up is my favorite of the two products, the Bioré Free Your Pores Makeup Remover Towelettes. These makeup removing towelettes work to instantly dissolve dirt and pore-clogging makeup, even the tough stuff like waterproof mascara! I'm not typically a fan of makeup removing towelettes, my eyes are far too sensitive to use most of them, but I was very pleasantly surprised by not only how little they irritated my eyes, but by how well they worked! Again, you can pick up the Bioré Free Your Pores Makeup Remover Towelettes wherever Bioré products are sold and at around $7 for 30 of them, they're a steal!
Since I'm a big proponent of "seeing is believing", I thought I'd do a little review video showing you the products in action...you can check that out below!
If you're not impressed by how well the makeup removing towelettes removed all of that makeup, then you must not be a hard-core makeup junkie like me, cause those are freakin' awesome! If you're looking for a couple of new products to add to your skincare routine and you love Bioré products like I do, then you have to check these two out!
Until next time!
Disclosure: I received the products listed above in order to facilitate my review...all opinions are 100% my own!
Friday, May 31, 2013
I’ve admitted many times over the years how much I love makeup, I’ve also admitted that I rarely leave the house without it and haven’t really since I was about 15. There’s just something about having the ability to transform myself with makeup that makes me smile—yeah, I’m kinda weird like that. Makeup can be super expensive and though I use several different brands of makeup regularly, I really love it when I find a brand that has great products that don’t cost an arm and a leg…like Rimmel London!I’m sure that you’ve seen the commercials and heard of Rimmel London, but if you’ve never used their products, then you really have no idea what you’re missing. Not only is Rimmel London easy on the wallet, their products are truly some of the best I’ve tried in the price range. I recently had the chance to try out three products from Rimmel London that have transform my beauty routine from lengthy and expensive to super-fast and drop-dead gorgeous is no time, for not a lot of coin! Rimmel London BB Cream, Rimmel London Natural Bronzer and Rimmel London Match Perfection 3-Tone Blush are three of Rimmel London’s fresh-faced products that help give you flawless skin, without much effort and I have to say, I’m really loving them.
I’ve used BB creams before, I even had a favorite that I never thought I’d switch in a million years, but the Rimmel London BB Cream is definitely giving it a run for its money! It’s a super-makeup with 9 skin perfecting results in one little tube; Rimmel London’s BB Cream primes, moisturizes, minimizes pores, conceals, covers, smoothes, mattifies, brightens, and helps protect your skin all day…did I mention that it also has a broad-spectrum SPF 25 sunscreen? Most of the BB creams I’ve tried give some coverage, but not as much as I’d really like, but the Rimmel London BB Cream gives me the coverage I want without the cakey, thick, heavy makeup feeling I don’t. It’s definitely a new favorite!
As with the BB cream, I use bronzer a lot, I happen to like the fresh sun-kissed glow it allows me to have without having to go out in the sun (or bake in a tanning bed) to get it, so I knew I’d love Rimmel London’s Natural Bronzer…and I did! My favorite product of the three was definitely the Match Perfect 3-Tone Blush. I usually have such a hard time finding blush that I like, that looks great, but the Match Perfect was well, perfect! Not too strong, not too light, the 3-tones worked together to give me a look that was perfect for me…gotta love that!
You can also check out Claire Danes at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner (below) a few weeks ago, both decked out (and looking fabulous) in Rimmel London!
But perhaps the best thing about these three awesome Rimmel London products, is that they are all less than $7 each and they’re available wherever Rimmel London products are sold. So if you’re looking for a great new BB cream or a terrific blush, make sure you pick these up and give Rimmel London a try!
Disclosure: I received the products listed above in order to facilitate my review…all opinions are 100% my own!
Friday, February 1, 2013
If you’ve been around Misadventures for a while, then you probably know about my obsession with makeup. Some women love shoes, some women love hand bags, but me, I love makeup…like a lot! Since I do love makeup so much, it would only make sense for me to want to tell all of you about a completely awesome contest that Mally Beauty has going on right now (through February 3rd) the “Mally Beauty Makeup Bag Makeover” Pinterest contest. Entering is as easy as creating a Pinterest board pinning your favorite makeup bag and makeup from Mally Beauty and with 4 winners being selected, chances are pretty good that you might be one of them! You can check out more about the “Mally Beauty Makeup Bag Makeover” Pinterest contest below, make sure you enter to win my Mally Beauty giveaway as well!
About the “Mally Beauty Makeup Bag Makeover” Pinterest contest…
From January 25, 2013 through February 3, 2013, Mally will be hosting a “Mally Beauty Makeup Bag Makeover” Pinterest contest in which four winners will be announced!
· Follow @Mallybeauty on Pinterest
· Create a Pinterest Board titled, “My Mally Beauty Makeup Bag Make Over”
· Repin your favorite Mally Beauty Makeup Bag and five (5) Mally Beauty products from Mally Beauty’s “Makeover” Pinterest board
· Get Creative! Pin additional images that inspire the look you want to achieve!
· When your board is complete, post a comment under this pin with a link to your board
I told you, it’s super easy to enter and you can win FREE Mally Beauty products…what’s better than that? Don’t forget to Follow @Mallybeauty on Pinterest and Twitter and “Like” Mally Beauty on Facebook! Now I don’t know about you, but the chance to win free makeup from Mally Beauty is far too appealing for me to resist!
Now I have a treat for all of you Mally Beauty fans out there…one (1) lucky MIBR reader, is going to win the Look Younger with Makeup kit from Mally Beauty! For more information about the giveaway and to enter, use the Rafflecopter widget below!
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Disclosure: I received product in exchange for this post…all opinions are 100% my own!
About the “Mally Beauty Makeup Bag Makeover” Pinterest contest…
From January 25, 2013 through February 3, 2013, Mally will be hosting a “Mally Beauty Makeup Bag Makeover” Pinterest contest in which four winners will be announced!
· Follow @Mallybeauty on Pinterest
· Create a Pinterest Board titled, “My Mally Beauty Makeup Bag Make Over”
· Repin your favorite Mally Beauty Makeup Bag and five (5) Mally Beauty products from Mally Beauty’s “Makeover” Pinterest board
· Get Creative! Pin additional images that inspire the look you want to achieve!
· When your board is complete, post a comment under this pin with a link to your board
I told you, it’s super easy to enter and you can win FREE Mally Beauty products…what’s better than that? Don’t forget to Follow @Mallybeauty on Pinterest and Twitter and “Like” Mally Beauty on Facebook! Now I don’t know about you, but the chance to win free makeup from Mally Beauty is far too appealing for me to resist!
Now I have a treat for all of you Mally Beauty fans out there…one (1) lucky MIBR reader, is going to win the Look Younger with Makeup kit from Mally Beauty! For more information about the giveaway and to enter, use the Rafflecopter widget below!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Disclosure: I received product in exchange for this post…all opinions are 100% my own!
Friday, January 18, 2013
Something that you may not know about me is how much of a makeup junkie I am…seriously, I could live without lots of things, but never without my makeup! While my makeup taste has changed many, many times since I began wearing it twenty-something years ago (wow, I’m really showing my age) one thing that hasn’t changed is how much I adore mascara. If I could choose only one piece of makeup to wear every day it would be mascara—seriously, it does amazing things when applied correctly!
Since I adore makeup, and more specifically mascara, so much, you can imagine how excited I was to try Lancôme’s new Hypnôse Star mascara! Truth be told, I adore Lancôme, I love their makeup and their mascara has long been a favorite of mine so I knew I’d like the Hypnôse Star mascara, but I didn’t think I’d love it as much as I do!
About Lancôme’s Hypnôse Star mascara…
Inspired by the sensuous femininity of 1930’s Hollywood films, Lancôme’s new Hypnôse Star exudes theatrical glamour like no other mascara. Encased in a sparkling sequined tube (one of my very favorite things about Hypnôse Star ) the volumizing mascara coats lashes I a sumptuously decadent formula that makes for a spotlight-stealing gaze. A dual-sided brush creates ultra-glam eyes, by building intense volume at the lash line and finishing with alluring length and curl.
Who better to capture Hypnôse Star’s essence than longtime Lancôme model Daria Werbowy and the playfully mischievous Betty Boop? Who doesn’t love Betty Boop!?! The first ever comic heroine, Boop’s flirtatiously long eyelashes and “boo-boo-bee-doo” catchphrase have come to typify the eternally youthful spirit of old Hollywood!
What Makes Lancôme’s new Hypnôse Star mascara the best?
* Flat and oblique-sided brush wand. The two flat sides load lashes with mascara, while the longer fibers of the oblique sides separate, lengthen and curl
* Triangular shape. Reach long and baby lashes with ease
* Two types of wax. A blend of soft waxes swathe lashes in volume, while carnauba wax sets pin-up model curl
I have to admit, I’ve used a ton of mascara over the past 20 years and Lancôme’s new Hypnôse Star mascara, is definitely among my favorites! I love the sparkly case, but the real winner is the length and volume that Hypnôse Star gives to my lashes. My lashes are very average and while I have used fake lashes in the past to make up for the lack of natural lashes, they are quite a pain to wear all the time. That means that I have to depend on mascara and a good eye lash curler to help give the appearance of great lashes and Hypnôse Star makes that super easy to do…I love it! You can see me wearing Lancôme’s Hypnôse Star mascara below!
BUY IT!
If you’re looking for a mascara to help give you the look of old Hollywood glamour, I’d definitely recommend Lancôme’s new Hypnôse Star mascara, available at Sephora and Lancôme counters nationwide as well as online at lancome,com! Suggested retail: $28
Disclosure: I received the products listed above in order to facilitate my review…all opinions are my own!
Thursday, May 24, 2012
One thing that y’all probably don’t know about me is that I wear makeup…everyday! I’ve seriously been a hardcore makeup wearer since the age of 13, it used to be so bad that I wouldn’t go out of the house to check the mail without a full face of makeup. Though I have chilled with the makeup addiction some since becoming a mom, mainly because I just don’t have the time to put any on most days, I still do wear it every time I leave the house. If there’s one thing about makeup that annoys me most, it’s that most of the time I find that the makeup I applied in the morning, isn’t lasting through my busy, chaotic days…and that drives me crazy!
I’ve always used powder to set my makeup, but I’ve also also hated the feel of the powder on my face and the cakey look that using powder can sometimes produce, I have used finishing products in the past, but I’ve never found one that I like and that works well enough to talk about…until now!
When I was asked to check out Skindinävia makeup finishing spray I had never even heard of the brand or the product, but with a claim as big “the worlds best selling makeup finish” I knew it had to be good!
About Skindinävia (from the Skindinävia website)
Skindinävia was founded in 2005 with the sole purpose of creating products that would keep makeup looking fresher. Our revolutionary “Makeup Finishing Spray” was originally used on movie sets in Hollywood, so makeup artists could have fewer touchups through long days of filming. Unlike makeup settings sprays of the 1970’s and 80’s, which were “hairspray for the face” or “shellac”, our mists are virtually weightless and look completely natural.
When I received the Skindinävia Makeup Finishing Spray I couldn’t wait to try it, I like seriously get most excited about makeup and pen reviews,..yes, I realize how weird that may seem. Anyway, I grabbed the bottle and headed to the bathroom to apply my makeup and test out the Skindinävia Finishing Spray. I applied my makeup as usual and before I applied my mascara, I applied the finishing spray (as the directions state). The spray comes out in a super fine mist that you almost don’t even feel hitting your skin and given the fact that it is such a fine mist, it only takes seconds to dry (though your face never actually feels wet, if that makes sense) and you’re ready to apply your mascara and go on about your day!
And if Skindinävia Makeup Finishing Spray’s claim to be “the worlds best selling makeup finish” isn't enough, it’s also been used on the stars of hit TV shows like ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, Project Runway, and were used at the 2010 Oscar Awards in Hollywood…now that is impressive!
I must admit, I was very impressed with the Skindinävia Makeup Finishing Spray, not only did it go on virtually undetectable, I couldn’t even tell it was on my skin in the first place. I’m constantly on the run and that usually means that the makeup that I applied in the morning, is usually long gone before I ever manage to make it home at night, but I noticed a definite difference in how long my makeup stays on with the Skindinävia Makeup Finishing Spray. With Skindinävia ‘s patented Temperature Control Technology®, makeup doesn’t dry out, crease, melt or become shiny and that’s a huge plus for me…it saves me time and definitely saves me money since I’m not having to constantly reapply my makeup throughout the day when I’m using the Skindinävia Makeup Finishing Spray!
If you’re looking for a makeup finishing spray that delivers on its promise to keep your makeup in place throughout your busy day, then I definitely suggest trying Skindinävia Makeup Finishing Spray! Did I mention that Skindinävia Makeup Finishing Spray is hypoallergenic, dermatologist tested, oil free and isn’t tested on animals…because it’s totally all of those things in addition to being the must-have makeup product of 2012!
BUY IT!
Skindinävia Makeup Finishing Spray available in 2oz $19.00, 4oz $29.00 and 8oz $39.00. (buy bigger and save!) at the Skindinävia website! AND until June 1st. you can enjoy FREE shipping and a mini finishing spray!
Disclosure: I received the product mentioned above to facilitate my review…all opinions are my own!
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