Beauty with Attitude

La Roche Posay BootCamp

2016-08-18T15:44:00.000-06:00

Hi Everyone,

So I wanted to tell you all about this opportunity I have with a company called La Roche Posay, a skin care line owned by L'Oreal. They offer a program they call Brand Ambassador program with their #BeClearBootCamp. They send their ambassadors products bi-monthly that have been hand picked for us, based on our skins needs, for a year free of charge. Not only do we get to use and have these products as a part of the program, but we also get to attend live training with a dermatologist. The one I have attended so far was great! This one focused on skin with acne which so many people live with every day. There was so much information and the dermatologist explained things so well.

I have suffered from Acne all my life and have tried all kinds of products. I used to use Proactive but just couldn't afford it every time. Then, a few months ago, I got hooked on the Clinque products. But when I saw what La Roche Posay was doing and wanted to jump on board with them, not just because of the products they offer, but because of the chance to get to speak with a dermatologist and get his or her insight along with the training and knowledge they offer through the program. I love learning, especially anything that has to do with getting my skin clean and clear. Since I started using La Roche Posay back in June, my skin has never been so clear and free of break outs. Now, due to stress and just life in general, they haven't gone completely BUT I don't get breakouts as often and they are not as bad as they used to be. La Roche Posay as a BB cream which I did a review on, somewhere on this page. They also have a CC cream, and that product is AMAZING! Look for reviews coming shortly, as I have many of their products that I need to talk about. I love the fact that I when I don't need a heavy duty, full coverage foundation, I can use lighter coverage ones now, thanks to La Roche's products clearing up my skin. Using using CC creams and BB creams are great for me to use, and I love the fact that the creams La Roch Posay carry, they are buildable. The only issue I see now is that they need to provide a bit more of a color range.

Right now they are having a great Friends and Family event for back to school. Use Code back2school for 25% off of any orders $49 or more and trust me you won't regret it.

Disclaimer: I wasn't asked or paid to write this post. They code above isn't and affiliate code. Yes I am an Ambassador and get products from them. But I am in no way paid or asked to post.

Five Favorites

2016-07-11T13:44:00.000-06:00

Hey Everyone!!

So I have never done a favorites post, or even a video. This isn't a monthly favorites but just what I am loving at this moment and what I use most of the time! I hope you guys enjoy it and let me know in the comments if you want me to start doing a monthly favorites post!

My top favorite on this list is, hands down, the EffaClar BB blur. It is a great product for oily/ acne prone skin. It has a mousse-like texture to it, and a little bit goes a long way. I can use about a pea size amount and it is enough to cover my whole face. I make sure to exfoliate before and moisturize, because from time to time my skin can get dry and this product makes a bad situation look worse if I have forgotten to exfoliate. I use a beauty blender with a setting powder and it works so beautifully for me. On my good skin days, I don't need anything else but this and it's great for the summer time as it helps to absorb the oil. The only con with this product is that it only comes in two shades, I would love them to come out with more of a range of color choices. Price $29.99

2. Cibu Repair Shampoo $20,00
This is an amazing Shampoo for mistreated hair. Have split ends no problem, have color treated hair no problem. I can't say enough about this shampoo. It smells great too and paired with the conditioner is even better. Its even sulfate free and paraben free.

3. Tree Hut Shea Body Butter in Maroccan Rose.
If you are looking for a new body butter or lotion look no futher. Go out and get your self some of this right NOW!! You can thank me later haha! This is the best body butter I have ever used. The smell isn't over powering and I don't even need to use a perfume when wearing because it lasts all day. Skin doen't feel sticky and it sinks right into your skin. your skin is smooth and soft all day!! I have been using this for the past 6 months or so and I'm not even out yet. I purchased my at Walmart for $5.29 You can also get it at Ulta for $7.69 and Amazon for a whopping 16.76 i was blown away by that price VS the other prices. Sorry Amazon i'll stick to Walmart.

4. 35OMATTE & 35OSHIMMER NATURE GLOW BUNDLE $ 43.99
I have been using this for the past few months either separately or together. I love all the great colors and the different combination that you can do with these palettes. This is the first time I have used anything from this company and I get what all the fuss is about!! BUT I think the palettes that the eye shadows come in are flimsy and cheap. When I opened the shimmer palette I had a loose eye shadow that almost fell out and broke but I saved it! They were well wrapped and packed but some on that one seemed to come unglued. Plus it would be nice it they came with big mirrors. but again not a deal breaker for me there.

5. In Extreme Dimension waterproof mascara $22.00
I am always on the look out for a great mascara and if its waterproof that is even better. This is the first MAC mascara I have every tried so I don't know how it compares to all the others but i have been using for a while now and it works great. I usually do two coats which seems to be pretty good. I did let it dry out a little before i used it because it did seem to wet at first. It doesn't clump and it gets all the little lashes too.

Let me know in the comments what your favorites have been!!

*All of these were purchase by me except for BB cream, I was sent that for free because I am a brand ambassador for them.

My styling go-to~CIBU!!!

2016-06-03T15:54:00.000-06:00

Hi Everyone!

So in today's blog post I am gonna talk about some hair styling products that I have been obsessing about. I'm excited to tell you about them and hope you'll be as excited to try them as I was. I don't always talk about hair products on my blog, but I had to change it up a little and let you all in on this great hair care company. Cibu is the name and I have reviewed their products in the past, They have recently changed all the packaging and are consonantly adding new products to their line which gives them an ever changing line up of great products.

I have 7 products that I am going to talk about today and I love each and every one of them because they simply work. Most of the time, I do not like styling products because I don't like how heavy or sticky my hair felt later in the day. All of these products I will be talking leave very little build up and what little there is, it is not hard to get out of your hair like other products on the market. I will also apologize for this being such a long post but I want to make sure that I tell you about each and every one of these products.

Here is a picture of the products I will be talking about from Left to Right.

Drynamic ( blow dry accelerator)$22.00

I'm starting right off the bat with a great product. I LOVE this little bottle and what is in it! I love the packaging, but I did notice on their website they list a different container from what you see in the picture, but like I said, they are always updating and changing their look. The Drynamic on the website is now packaged similar to the second product in the above picture. Anyways this is an amazing spray, right down to the smell. Drynamic cuts down your hair drying by half which means less damage from the heat. I myself have shoulder-length hair but, it's thick and usually takes me about 20-25 minutes to dry if I'm trying to get it to lay nice, other wise it take me about 15 minutes to dry my hair. When I use Drynamic, the drying time averages about 10 minutes. I also don't have to use a thermal protectant because the Drynamic also helps with frizz and resists humidity. I have not found anything on the market quite like this! This is my number one go-to product, and I swear by it and so recommend it to everyone.

Knot so Knotty (anti-breakage de-tangler) $18.00

This is another great product that doubles for other uses. It's great for thick hair that gets tangles easily. I also played around with some wigs and extensions I have to see how it worked on those and it works amazingly well on these as well. Not only can you use this after a shower or bath, but you can also use it whenever you decide to style your hair.
description from their website:

Formerly Miso Knotty Leave-In Detangler
Lightweight leave in detangler ideal for all hair types. Fine hair can use as conditioner. Excellent for kids' post bath-time comb outs
Hydrolyzed keratin strengthens hair
Hydrolyzed silk and soy proteins retain moisture, add shine and slip
Vitamin B5 stimulates and soothes the hair cuticle
Rhatany root extract helps protect hair color and chemical processes from UV rays

Votes best leave-in detangler for thick, straight hair by Harpers Bazaar!!!

Finista Flexable Finishing spray $20.00

Before this product came out there was Pho Finish which I loved and was sad to see it go. Then along came Finista. I don't care much for hair sprays of any kind because of how they leave your hair. with that sticky, stiff feeling with all that build up. But this is a dream if you love styling your hair everyday. Yes its a medium hold spray, but the trick is to use it before you curl, straighten or use anything else to style your hair. and then use it again when you are all done. For me this product lasted for 8 hrs plus. I have even used it on my 13 yr old daughter to help manage her curly hair.

It is described as;

Flexible, medium hold hair spray
Humidity resistant
Paraben-free
Perfect for heat styling and up-dos
Layer for hold
Argan oil and coconut oil add shine

High Top Toot Booster $20.00

This product adds great volume to your hair, If you have thin or fine hair, this should be included in your styling routine.

My hair is fairly thick and has some volume, so I do not use the booster much, I did use it when I had shorter hair and it worked great for short hair to add a bit of depth and thickness.

The directions say:

Spray around perimeter of scalp and massage into wet or dry hair. Add heat for increased volume
Medium - firm hold
Ideal for styling short, textured cuts and bobs. Use with Shang High Mousse to add all around volume to medium - long hair
White and Green Tea extracts help prevent color fading
Ginseng Root invigorates hair and adds volume
Formerly Shang High Root Booster, same formula, updated name and packaging

Mousse Lee Foaming Volumizer $18.00

This mousse doesn't leave your hair sticky or crunchy and also smells amazing. It is very workable and holds curls like a dream. I have to use about 2-2 1/2 pumps because my hair is thick, but it holds any style that I am doing just fine for all day. I pair this with the Finista and get great results each and every time!

Use this lightweight, medium hold, non-aerosol mousse to add touchable, soft volume to fine hair and to set curls.

I did forget to picture Shang High Volumizing mousse which is a lot like this mousse, It $20 but also has more hold than this mousse if you are looking for that extra hold.

Sashini Thermal Shine Solution $22.00

Oh my! This is another favorite product of mine, hands-down. For me, it was love at first smell!! (haha.) For anyone out there that has dry, coarse, thick hair, or even damaged hair, this product will bring your hair back to life. It has great shine and works amazing for that great blow-out look. I use this every time I blow dry or straighten my hair. It's pricey, yes, but it is worth every penny and one bottle will last for months. Did I mention the smell? It is great, and I love it! This is another instance of the product I am showing varying from what they currently list on their site.

If you haven't checked out Cibu, I definitely recommend that you do. If you have discovered this brand, let me know what you think in the comments below!

For some, these may be pricey products BUT you have to remember that they are salon quality and can be purchased at Salon Cielo, Bubbles Hair Salons, and select Hair Cuttery locations, and of course can be found online as well.

*Some products were sent for review consideration and others were purchased by me. All opinions are my own!!

Spa Treat~REVIEW

2016-06-03T06:00:00.000-06:00

Hey Everyone!!

Some times our skin needs a little TLC, and now Spa Treat makes it as simple as scrubbing up in the shower. The products are body shea butters and salt scrubs available exclusively at CVS and CVS online. Let me tell you, these are AMAZING!! I have had the opportunity to try two of them out.

The first one was the Rainbow (as they call it on the website,) which is a variety pack of; Green apple, Raspberry, Peach and Lemon, enriched with minerals and vitamins. This salt scrub lathers up leaving skin feeling exfoliated, nurished and soft all day and it really lasts ALL day!! I even used this while giving my self a pedicure, it gave my feet that flip-flop ready feeling and legs ready for tanning. I should mention to be careful when using this scrub as it makes surfaces very slippery, like the bottom of your shower.
I can't say enough about this product. the price is $9.99 which I feel is a little pricey for a salt scrub but I also think it is very well work it. I definately will be buying more!!

The second I used is Shea body butter, priced at $7.99.
Now if you are like me, I don't like lotions or body butters to be sticky and I want the scent to last all day if possible. Well, if you are looking for exactly that, please look no farther. The shea body butter is not at all sticky and feels amazing while applying. It soaks right into your skin, leaving it feeling smooth and smelling great all day. The one I tried was the Lemon which reminded me of the lemon-head candies, which I love! To me it's a great summer scent. At first it seemed a little over-powering, so a little goes a long way and it does really last all day.

Here are the other scents they have to offer:
For the salt scrub they have; Mango, Pineapple, Coconut, lemon, Raspberry, BlueBerry, Vanilla and Chocolate.

The body butters are also scented with, Raspberry, Lemon and Peach

Please leave any comments below!!

The Art of Shaving by New York & Remington Head to Toe Grooming Kit~ REVIEW

2016-05-18T13:33:00.000-06:00

Hey Everyone!
Today I have a special guest on my blog. My husband!! He had the opportunity to review some products for Fathers day. Below is a great Fathers Day gift guide!!

I was recently asked to review two products as Father's Day gift ideas; the Remington Head to Toe Grooming Kit and the other a four-piece lotion and brush set called The Art of Shaving by New York, boasting the four elements needed for a perfect shave.

At this time my beard was a few days old, so I started with the element set, relying on my old standby razor to cut through the wild growth. A few drops of the Pre-Shave Gel massaged onto my face left my stubble feeling slick, which is not unusual as this gel is an oil, said according to the label on the bottle “softens the beard and prepares the skin for a close and comfortable shave,” while also promoting razor glide. This applies smoothly, with no medicated tingle and seemed to raise the whiskers. It is labeled as unscented, but this does not mean it is absent smell; it has a citrus, lemon like smell, in no way overpowering and rather pleasant.

I left this to work while I prepared the shaving cream. For some reason, I felt compelled to dig up an old tin bowl to lather up the shaving cream in, feeling I suppose rather nostalgic for the old days, where the barber mixes up his lather to apply with a brush, which brings us to the next item in this kit.

With the lather as foamy as I could get it, I set to work rubbing it on with the included brush, made I might add, from genuine badger. Now, I have to ask, who is this brave (or foolish) person who goes out into the wilderness and coaxes this vicious little ferocity into giving up his fur so that I can shave with it? For some reason, I expected the bristles to be coarse, but they are surprisingly soft and allowed me to apply the cream, from my tin cup, smoothly onto my face, in an even layer, although not as thick as what I am used to, and I was expecting to feel razor burn from what I felt was a rather

shallow layer. Again I was surprised at the out come. I did not feel the drag or scraping that I normally do if I have not used enough of the foam type aerosol products.

After the shave I applied the after-shave gel, which went on nicely, absent the alcohol burn that I normally have from other products I have used, I think due to the pre-shave oil and the cream itself offering a smooth razor motion which did not leave the nicks I always seem to manage.

Over all, I feel this is a unique set, perfect for the gentleman in your life who does not see shaving as a chore (as I do) but as an opportunity to relax and escape from the daily distractions, even for a few moments.

Pre-shave Oil

Shaving Cream

Shaving Brush

After Shave Balm

The Art of Shaving is available at Ulta stores for $60

The second thing that I tried out was the Remington Head to Toe Grooming Kit, pictured below on its attachment holder.

This was rather involved, as I wanted to test as many of the attachments that I could, so I apologize if this seems long. Naturally it took several days to review as I had to wait for things to grow a bit to put it through the paces.

Starting at the left we have the 8 length hair clipper and the full-size trimmer, then 3 beard and stubble combs. Below this is the nose/ear trimmer, the foil shaver, the body hair trimmer and the base unit itself.

The only way I can describe the base unit itself is that it has a rotary tool type look to it, which matches due to the different cutting heads. It is powered by lithium batteries, with a quick-charge time of 5 minutes, and a full charge in 4 hours. The blades are surgical steel, which should last well past the lifetime of the unit itself. One handy feature is that all of the attachments come clean by just running them under the tap. These attachments remove by a ¼ counter clockwise turn and snap in with a secure feeling lock. An offset pin on the rotating crank transfers the rotary motion of the motor into reciprocating to work the cutting blades.

If your bathroom is anything like mine, then I am sure you will feel my pain. I have no place to put the stand, our counters are flooded with hair-dryers, crimpers, straighteners, flatteners and a whole host of strangely hued powders applied with a gaggle of specialized brushes. The first thing I had to do before even using this was to shove all of my wife's things neatly to the floor and re-claim a small portion of counter space.

The shaver is marketed as a Head to Toe kit, and while I did not do the complete head to to thing, I can see the potential. Where there is hair, this will help to eliminate it.

My grooming adventure started with the nose and ear trimmer, which did exactly what it was supposed to, and I even managed to do it with none of the ripping or gouging that I have endured in the past.

Honestly, I was not overly impressed with the body hair trimmer. There are 3 settings for adjustable length/depth cutters, depending on which slot you attach the comb/guard to. I used it on my chest on the closest setting and did not notice that it cut much, although it did comb it so that it was not as “rough” looking. I had to switch over to the trimmer without the guards to take care of the strays that seem inclined to peak up over my collar.

I used the trimmer, again with no guard, to even up hair at the back of my neck. I just had my hair cut, so there was no real reason to try the 8 depth cutter, but did play with it. The plastic guard slides over the trimmer and is adjustable to 8 lengths. The only thing annoying about this, and this is just me, was that you have to pay attention to where it is, other wise the depth adjuster goes shooting across the bathroom. There is no stop at the end, which I suppose if there were, the trimmer could not be used by itself.

I waited a day for the stubble to sprout and then tried the foil attachment. It worked as I would expect, but seemed rather small in width to do a full face.

Over all, I liked some of the features on this, but it seems also to be too much. For example, the 3 beard combs could have been eliminated, favoring the 8 length clipper. To me, it seemed too small to really be used everyday, but for the man in a hurry, or trying to straighten up a bit of unruly hair, it is perfect. I would recommend the Remington Head to Toe Grooming Kit to anyone who is always on the move and who likes to look “fresh” between meetings. This would fit nicely in a glovebox or briefcase, always ready to pick up the spots that might be missed.

The Remington Head to Toe Grooming Kit is available at Ulta for $34.99

TARTE~Review

2016-05-04T05:30:00.000-06:00

Hey Everyone!

Today's review is on some of the the new Tarte products which I know some have been out for a while. I'm just a little behind the times. To find out more continue reading below!

Tartelette Amazonian clay matte palette:

This palette consists of 12 MATTE shadows. It includes a mix of lid, crease, and liner colors. This palette is great for both day time and night time looks, subtle and bold. Lately I always tend to go for the more natural look and I use the darker colors for the liner. I'm not adventurous when it comes to bold colors so for me this palette is a great one. This palette is great for any eye color and skin tone. The colors are very soft and blend able and build able. When you are looking for quality and quantity this palette is it! The price might be a little high but for the amount of product that you get and for how versatile it is, I think its well worth the money.
1.50g / 0.053oz x 12 shadows $45

From left to right:

Charmer: Off white

Jetsetter: Warm taupe matte

Rocker: Shimmering taupe

SmokeShow: Black brown matte

Flowerchild: Peachy nude matte

Smarty Pants: Tan matte

Fire Cracker: Bronze copper

Activist: Dark brown matte

Funny girl: Shimmering Champagne

Sweet heart: Peach matte

Rebel: Chestnut brown matte

Leader: Aubergine matte

Tartelette in bloom clay palette: $45

You can also call this the Tartelette 2. This palette contains 12 brand new never seen before shadows. 9 velvety matte and 3 great shimmer colors. This is another great day/night palette. But you can do many looks with it plus some great smokey eyes. I really like this palette but to me it seems very similar to the first one just with some shimmer colors that is it. I would say if you like shimmer and matte get this palette but if you like and use matte shadows more then I would go for the first palette. Since they are same in price. Of course if you are a makeup hoarder/lover then sure why not have both :D The colors are great and easy to use with little fall out.

Tarteist creamy matte lip paint:

I don't know what all to say about these other then I love them!! They have great pigmentation
They are none drying and feel like you have nothing on your lips. Half the time when I wore these I forgot that I was even wareing them unless someone commented on the color. I love the wide range of colors too. Doesn't matter what color you choose they are all great for any time of the time and depending on your mood. One thing that I recommend is that you use a lip liner with them because they do tend to fade. I only tried with out a lip liner to test them out. There is 15 different colors to choose from. I have 7 of them below. Price is $20

From right to left:
Manbun: dark berry
Lovespell: Pink
Twerk: Fuchsia
Yaasss: Lavender
Adorbs: Hot pink
Selfish: Bright pink
Namaste: Nude

Tarteist limited-edition sculpt & slim contour brush $34

This double ended vegan friendly brush is so soft, it doesn't shed with use or cleaning. Clean application. Puts the product right where you want it and grabs the product well. Works great with any contouring palette/ products. For the price I think its well worth the money.

LATHER With Lavender Gift Set ~ Review

2016-05-03T05:00:00.000-06:00

* PR sample, all opinions are my own!*

Ok Lovelies,
Are you still on the hunt for a Mothers Day gift? Well look know further because LATHER.com is the place to go. They have many gift sets to choose from, and many other products as well. Why not give your mom some R & R this Mothers Day!

I was given the opportunity to try out this gift set below.

In this set you get:
– Oatmeal Lavender Soap
– Rose Tangerine Lavender Soap
– Lavender Lime Soap
– Bamboo Soap Dish

From the moment I opened this box, I was fill wonderful smells. What I love the most is that the soaps are not over powering. The packaging is beautiful and simple. Anyone who love Lavender will love this set. Its a great treat to the end of a busy and stressful day. I love all three of these soaps but my absolute favorite would have to be the Rose Tangerine Lavender soap. I also love that they have an oatmeal one, great for dry skin. Here is a little more info on the LATHER company.

"LATHER may go to the ends of the earth to source ingredients, but packaging is kept clean and simple. We believe that what goes IN the bottle remains more important than what goes ON it. To further simplify, our sample packs and shopping bags are all comprised of 100% post-consumer recycled materials. Additionally, customers can return empty LATHER containers to our stores to receive 10% off their next purchase. "

"As always, we maintain our commitment to cruelty-free beauty. LATHER is a proud member of PETA, and does not test our products on animals, nor will we work with labs that do. "

They also have partnered with:

"Clean the World, a non-profit organization that distributes recycled soap products to impoverished countries worldwide, and to domestic homeless shelters. This organization saves countless lives by providing access to soap and education about proper hygiene to prevent the spread of disease."

For every bar of Olive Oil soap sold, LATHER will donate the equivalent of five bars of soap to Clean the World.

AND

"Carbonfund.org to offset the carbon footprint of our corporate office and to donate to worldwide reforestation projects. Carbonfund.org is a non-profit organization leading the fight against climate change, making it easy and affordable for individuals, businesses and organizations to reduce and offset their climate impact. Carbon offsets enable individuals and businesses to reduce carbon dioxide emissions they are responsible for in their everyday lives by supporting third-party validated renewable energy, energy efficiency and reforestation projects."

They also have teamed up with the National Headache Foundation. Because there are so many beauty products out there with synthetic fragrances. I think what this company is doing is great and I love spreading the word about companies who are doing amazing things and helping other!!

Have you tried LATHER?

YoungBlood Contour Palette Review

2016-04-28T16:53:00.001-06:00

Hi Everyone,
Today I am reviewing Youngblood's Contour Palette, and I will start out by saying that I love this palette and is one I use most days! It's a great little palette for every skin color and tone. It has just the right amount of contouring for a natural look, or you can build it up to have a deeper, bolder contour. It contains three highlighting shades and three shades for all your contouring needs. Start out by selecting the right shade for your skin-tone, be it light, medium or dark. The powder applies itself leaving a very soft, velvety finish, which in the end does not feel at all like a powder. I love the packaging, which is always a plus for me. The case is small and sleek and closes with magnets, and once shut, stays closed. It is also very durable and feels like it can take any abuse when carried in a purse. This palette is great to have on hand at home, and is also great for traveling.
Price $47

Meet Blusho

2016-04-26T15:05:00.000-06:00

Hey everyone,

I just received a press release for a new social media page that you might find interesting. The company is called Blusho, and what it sounds like is a pinterest type page that will allow beauty professionals and the general public to view and share makeup looks with a listing of the products they used! Users can also upload their own look to share with others.

Every image will have a title and a description of the look, listing the products that they used and the techniques employed to pull it off. You can search for the look you want, or by the product name they used.

It looks like a neat idea, and I for one am excited to try it out! If you are as well, check them out at:

www.blusho.com (beta site)

Instagram: @blusho

Blog: blog.blusho.com

Facebook: blushobeauty

Twitter: @blushobeauty

Pinterest: blushobeauty

Tumblr: blushoblog

Blusho app available on Android with iOs coming 2016

M∙A∙C Chris Chang Collection

2016-04-26T14:16:00.000-06:00

Hey Lovelies,

Here is another great collection from Mac. I am loving this one because of all the colors. Take a peek below!!

M∙A∙C Chris Chang

Available online May 5, 2016

Available in store May 12, 2016 through June 9, 2016

" China’s most outlandish fashion designer, Chris Chang, puts an acid-soaked twist on her modern M·A·C collection, featuring a vivid kaleidoscope of cutting-edge colour, inspired by the ancient Chinese art form Kunqu. Surreal hues of Lipstick, Cream Colour Base and Eye Shadow, and specially designed packaging, are saturated in her signature dramatic flair."


	Cream Colour Base	PEONY PAVILION hot pink	RICH CORAL orange	SOCK-IT XIQU dirty lavender	SRP: $23.00 US/$27.50 CAD


	Eye Shadow	ROYAL WOO pastel lemony yellow (matte)	PALE PIPA pastel turquoise (matte)	ELECTRIC MANDARIN neon mandarin orange (matte)	MU MU BLOOM hot pink (matte)	SRP: $17.00 US/$20.50 CAD


	Fluidline	BLACKTRACK solid, flat black	SRP: $17.50 US/$21.00 CAD


	Lipstick	GOLD XIXI pastel lemony yellow (lustre)	CLOUD GAIT pastel turquoise (lustre)	PLUM PRINCESS pastel plummy lavender (matte)	DDDEVILISH pastel hotel pink (matte)	VERMILLION VEE clean, true red (matte)	SRP: $20.00 US/$25.00 CAD


	Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder/Pressed	white/transparent	SRP: $29.50 USD/$35.00 CAD

MAC Brook Candy Collection + Selena + Pro Beyond Twisted Lash

2016-04-13T13:37:00.001-06:00

Hey lovelies,

As you all know, I'm sure. MAC cosmetics comes out with lots of collections. Below are three new ones! Sorry this is a long post.

M∙A∙C Brooke Candy

Available online April 28, 2016

Available in store May 5, 2016 through June 16, 2016

#MACBrookeCandy

"Fiercely independent digital sensation Brooke Candy is back to M·A·C with a transformative colour collection that unites the past, present and future of her creative spirit. Illusions melt away with brazen shades for eyes, lips and nails that dare you to stand up and stand out."

I'm really excited about this collection! The colors look awesome and I am loving the packaging.

BRONZING POWDER Golden muted golden-tan beige w/shimmer SRP $27.00 US/$32.50 CAD

HAUTE & NAUGHTY LASH Haute & Naughty Black black SRP $23.00 US/$28.50 CAD

LIQUID EYE LINER Boot Black intense black SRP $22.00 US/$25.50 CAD

LIP PENCIL Night Crawler deep plum Whirl dirty rose SRP $17.50 US/$21.50 CAD

LIPSTICK Mind Control bright cherry red (amplified) Witching Hour rich purple (matte) Doo-Wop pink pop (matte) Whirl dirty rose (matte) SRP $18.00 US/$22.50 CAD

M·A·C STUDIO EYE GLOSS White-Yin shimmer white w/multi-coloured pearl Black-Yang black w/red and blue pearl SRP $23.00 US/$27.50 CAD


	M·A·C STUDIO NAIL LACQUER Madame Candy nude cream (cream) Black Stallion midnight purple (cream) SRP $13.00 US/$15.50 CAD

VAMPLIFY Till Death Do Us Part intense dark purple Pamela dirty rose SRP $21.00 US/$25.50 CAD

M∙A∙C Pro Beyond Twisted Lash

Available online April 21, 2016

Available in store April 28, 2016 in the permanent line

"Finally, stick-straight lashes will get a twist of fate with the new M∙A∙C Pro Beyond Twisted Lash. Lean into the curve and flex your strength with this mascara’s never-before-seen flexible wand that can be bent in all directions up to a complete 90-degree angle for the ultimate in lashes. These arched effects are sure to become your new twisted obsession."

M∙A∙C COSMETICS ANNOUNCES

#MACSelena

Coming October 2016

Product details: Multi-product special deco collection, including Como La Flor Lipstick (pictured above), that is inspired by her fans and curated with Selena’s sister Suzette

Availability: October 2016

Quote from Suzette Quintanilla (Selena’s sister): “I wanted the colours to be about her personally, what she wore on and offstage. She has been gone for 21 years already, and for this collaboration to happen, it’s pretty much incredible. It just shows the love her fan base has even though she’s gone; that her music still lives on and her legacy has grown tremendously since she’s passed. It’s a great honour to have M·A·C collaborate with Selena’s name and her fans — FOR her fans.”

MAC AND STAR TREK

2016-04-05T15:12:00.001-06:00

Hello lovelies,
I'm sure you have heard about the announcement from MAC Cosmetics but in case you haven't. Take a look below!

Spanning half a century, Star Trek and its loyal fans cross generations, influencing ideas and aesthetics of gender, race and intergalactic potential. As the sci-fi saga continues, M·A·C and Star Trek’s latest cinema generation join forces in an exclusive makeup collaboration of cosmically charged hues. Coming September 2016!

Hashtag: #MACStarTrek

Collection Details (press release attached): 25 multi-product collection including Lipstick, Lipglass, Pressed Pigment Eye Shadow, and Studio Nail Lacquer

Quote from M∙A∙C Senior Vice President/Group Creative Director James Gager: "Star Trek is an iconic pop culture phenomena whose storylines pushed gender and racial boundaries. For its 50th anniversary, we celebrate each of Star Trek's powerful women in a transcending, transformational makeup collection.”

Exclusive Presale: M∙A∙C Gaslamp, Thursday, July 21st, while supplies last

Milani Review

2016-04-01T06:00:00.000-06:00

Hello lovelies!

Today is a review on the Milani eye palettes and Amore Matte lip creams plus the Conceal + perfect 2 in 1 foundation and concealer. The first eye palette, lip creams and Foundation + concealer are PR samples. The second palatte I purchased.

Earthy Elements & Must have Naturals eye palette.

In this palette you get 6 colors and a small duel ended brush. One end of the brush is more flat and the other end is more a denser crease brush. These brushes are better then the sponge ones you always get. I say keep them because they are great for travel. The palette itself you get a base, contour, lid crease, specialty and liner colorers. The packaging is a heavier packaging then normal drugstore palettes. The colors are very pigmented. The first color is more for highlighted so it doen't seem to be very pigmented but it is build able, I didn't think much of that because of it being a highlighter. On the back they give you ideas for how to use the palette. This a great throw it in your bag palette and go because you have everything you need!. Both these palettes would suite any eye color. They are very blendable and not much color fall out. Price $9.99 at any CVS or Walgreens that I have seen.

Amore Matte lip Cream:

These are basicaly a liquid lipstick. I have really been into the Matte everything lately so I was excited to try these. Once these have tried they pretty much stay on your lips with no transfer. I did notice that about 4 hrs into my day it was coming off. When you first apply these creams they are liquid like and take a few minutes to set. So if you are eating or drinking they will liquify again and transfer everywhere and even bleed. So you do need to keep an eye on that. They feel very light weight and there isn't much texture to them like other Matte lip sticks. Half the time I forgot I was wearing anything. They do have a slight scent to them, to me it smelt kind of like vanilla, not to over powering and I didn't notice it while I was wearing it. Out of all the shades that are below the brown one is the only I can't stand. I'm not one who can where brown lipstick, other then that I think these are great Matte creams and I am love MOST of the shades :)

1. Covet

2. Craze

3. Gorgeous

4. Precious (My personal favorite)

Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 foundation + concealer:

I have heard mixed reviews about this and too me it seems like its a combination of the skin type that you have and a personal preference. For me I have combination skin, which is dry in some spots and an oily tee zone. This to me seemed to be a buildable foundation. I like full coverage some days and this was perfect for that. Only problem is that the lightest shade seems even to dark. It had yellow undertones that were to yellow for my skin type but I was able to blend and with my setting powder that I have it worked out find. It did last for about 8 hrs with minimal touch ups. In my opinon which keep in mind that is all this is. Is that they need more versatile shades. It is also great as just a concealer on those days that you don't want or need much coverage. There is no funky smell and I like how it has a pump because you honestly don't need much!

Let me know if you have any of these and what your thoughts are!!

Much Love,

Darci~

Happy Anniversary NUME!!

2016-03-26T12:26:00.002-06:00

Hey Lovlies!

I wanted to share with you that until 3/27 Nume is having an 5th year anniversary sale. Check out below for the sales and score yourself some amazing hair tools, or get an early start on your Mothers Day shopping!!

Any classic wand (reg $79) $19.99 using code HAPPY5YEARS

Any magic wand (reg $89) $29.99 using code ANNIVMAGIC

Silhouette straighteners (reg $99) $24.99 with ANNIVIRONS

Any set $89.99 (including Octowands) with ANNIVSETS

Affiliate links.

2016-03-21T10:25:00.000-06:00

I'm sure you guys have heard by now about the below but I thought I would share the press release that I received

M∙A∙C Caitlyn Jenner

Available exclusively online April 7, 2016

#MACCaitlynJenner

Caitlyn Jenner has fearlessly shared her transition with the world. Her new M·A·C Lipstick, Finally Free, champions All Ages, All Races and All Sexes. 100% of the selling price goes to the M·A·C AIDS Fund Transgender Initiative, to further its work in support of transgender communities.

DIY brush cleaner

2016-03-14T12:45:00.000-06:00

Hello lovelies!

I decided instead of spending a pretty penny for a brush cleaner/mat, I would make one. So for around $5 I made the below:

All you need is a clip board ( colored or clear) or a heavy plastic cutting board, a glue gun and glue sticks for the glue gun, and an ability to make swirlies, bumps and waves!

As you can see I bought a clear one. This works incredibly well, and with the texture added by the hot glue, it makes cleaning my brushes faster and is great for deep cleaning.

NOTD!

2016-02-19T07:00:00.000-07:00

Hello lovelies,

I don't think I have ever done a Nail of the day post. I decided while I was waiting for my mask to dry yesterday I would do one. Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to post it then. So here you are!

Bramble

I am in love with this color. I wanted something dark but not too dark.

Let me know if you want me to do more of these NOTD posts.

XOXO Darci

DIY Face mask/peel

2016-02-19T06:00:00.000-07:00

Hello lovelies,

I have discovered a new at home mask/peel that works as well, or even better than expensive masks bought at the store. All you need is 4 ingredients that are most likely in your house and if not it might cost you about $4.00 to make depending on your areas pricing.

1. 1 package of Unflavored Gelatin, (about a Tablespoon)
2. 1 1/2 Tablespoon milk ( any kind)
3. Plastic cup for mixing
4. Popsicle stick for stirring. This makes a stiff gel that may ruin other utensils.

Mix the milk and gelatin together and microwave for about 10-15 seconds. I did 15 sec. and that was a little too hot.
When done heating work fast because this stuff hardens pretty quickly. Use the popsicle stick to help apply it. Apply a thin layer. Too thick and it will take longer to dry. Wait for about 15-20 mins. ( I did a NOTD while I waited!! )

Yep thats me! Make sure your face is freshly clean.

It would be a good idea to make sure no one is around so you don't have to talk or laugh because you may end up breaking something (haha).

I waited 20 minutes before I began peeling it off. Here are a few tips I learned while doing this process:
1. make sure you peel this off over your garbage can because it does make a mess. 2. I would also recommend using an old shirt, in case of spills. 3. You can use warm water and a towel to get this off with but I don't think its as effective, as you want it to work as a peel as well. 4. It probably took me about another 20+ mins to take it all off. 5. Also be careful around your hair line, eyebrows and if you have fine little hairs above your lip, because it does pull these off. To me, it felt like I was waxing. BUT the results are SOOO worth it. I would recommend doing this about once a month. Make sure that you plan plenty of time to do this.

The below picture is the after. I didn't get it all off yet but just had few thin places. Mine looks a little red because I tried to rub it off which probably was bad! But all in all I would do this again. I feel like I have new skin!! Still do the next day, and even into the next day, I still felt the freshness!

I hope that you all find this useful and that it work just as well for you as it did for me!! Comment below and let me know what you think, and what your results were!!

XOXO Darci

Tarte Spring 2016

2016-02-18T21:24:00.001-07:00

I will have these beauties up for review soon!!

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY EYE SHADOW COLLECTION

2016-01-29T12:55:00.000-07:00

"Inspired by the social media sensation that is Peanut Butter from our bestselling Semi-Sweet Chocolate Bar Collection, we created this peanut butter palette of nine gorgeous matte and shimmer shades featuring antioxidant-rich cocoa powder with a creamy peanut butter twist! Includes our signature Glamour Guide with three looks to get you started." Not available till 2/28

Price $36 TooFaced.com

2016-01-25T07:00:00.000-07:00

Today I have decided to do things a bit differently, for your sanity as well as mine. I was organizing my “collection” the other day and discovered that I have an entire drawer full of BB and CC creams so thought it would be best to take a bunch and do a kind of side by side comparison. I have tried all of these, through a week long process, using one each day.

The first one I pulled out of my drawer was 3Lab Perfect BB cream, which offers SPF 40. My sample was shade #02.

Though the picture does not do it justice, this product comes in a pump-style dispenser rather than the squeeze tube that it appears to be. It did hold up through my normal work hours, but it was heavier than I would prefer. There are just some days when I want to look and feel like I am not wearing anything, but with the 3Lab Perfect BB, it feels like I have a layer of foundation on. It offers light to medium coverage and is good for a more natural look. The SPF 40 is a nice feature when most are BB creams offer only 20. Overall, I liked it, but was not really what I would look for in a BB cream, when I don't want to feel like I am wearing anything.

Next up was Revlon's Photoready BB cream with an SPF of 30.

I have to admit, I was a little surprised at this one. For the most part, I like everything that Revlon offers, but this just did not work for me. When I applied it, it felt like I was wearing a liquid based foundation, or sunscreen that had foundation mixed in with it. My skin felt weighted down and made my face feel and look more oily than it normally is. Halfway through the day I had to take it off. It did give the level of concealment that I was expecting, but if you are like me and have oily skin to begin with, I would not recommend this one.

The next one I grabbed out was the Visible lift CC cream by L'oreal.

On the tube itself, it advertises that this cream is a broad spectrum sunscreen and is multi-action which corrects color and tone. Through my trial, I found that it does just that, giving the level of correction that I would expect from a CC cream. One nice thing about this cream, is when it comes out, it is white, but when I put it on, it blended in perfectly with my skin tone, making for a nice match. This CC cream does have a scent to it, much like a lotion or a sunscreen, but nothing overpowering. When I first put it on, it left my skin looking shinny, but this went away after a few minutes. I was able to wear this all day and after a bit, I had forgotten that I had put anything on.

I gave the Lumene Vitamin C+ illuminating anti-aging BB cream, with an SPF of 20 a go, and was not overly impressed with it, but you may have better results. Naturally, I have very oily skin, and adding an illuminating agent only heightens this appearance. Again it felt heavy on my skin, and the oily feel did not go away like some of the others did when I let it absorb in for a while. The Lumene BB cream does have a light scent , but is not really noticeable unless you are looking for it. While the product did reduce some of the marks I have on my face, I was not comfortable wearing it throughout my shift as it made my skin feel more greasy than it normally is, and it gave a sheen that I would rather not have.

The next day, I pulled out L'oreal's Magic Skin Beautifier BB cream which was said to prime, perfect, hydrate and correct.

This is another product that comes out white, but blended in smoothly with my skin. It gave me the right amount of coverage and did not feel at all heavy or oily. In addition, it left my skin feeling soft and clean. I was able to wear this one all day without having to reapply it. This BB cream did exactly what it says it is going to, without the additional compromise of extra weight or a greasy feeling.

Another one I really liked was Urban Decay's Naked Skin Beauty Balm.

This balm is oil free, which I for one really like, and has a minty, almost medicated scent to it. It gave great coverage and even reduced the appearance of my larger pores, with all day dependability. Urban Decay advertises this as an optical blurring balm, which for me is right. If any of you are familiar with photoshop's blurring tool, you might get an idea what this product can do for your skin. The best way I can sum it up is that it takes the bad areas and blends them in with the good, giving an overall appearance of smooth, even skin.

In review, I would like to say that these feelings/thoughts are my own and in no way reflect any affiliation with the companies and products mentioned. What worked for me may not work as well for you, and though I may not have liked what one product did or did not do, you yourself may not have the same results. That being said, here are my overall impressions:

The 3Lab Perfect BB Cream worked, but I did not like that it left my skin feeling heavy and oily, as did Revlon's Photoready BB cream and Lumene's Illuminating Anti-aging BB cream. I was very pleased with the three others, L'oreal's Visible lift CC cream, their Magic Skin Beautifier BB and Uban Decay's Naked skin Beauty Balm. If I was forced to say which of them deserved my vote, it would be the Urban Decay.

Dermablend

2016-01-19T15:41:00.000-07:00

I was given a chance to review Dermablend's Intense Powder Camo, and am happy to report that it has now become a part of my daily routine! This is a concealing powder that works great to cover up most imperfections such as veins, birthmarks, scars and other blemishes.

Though it covers up nearly every flaw, it is lightweight and does not weigh down the skin as others seem to do. The powder is easy to apply and does not cake up, giving worry free dependability throughout a work day. The only thing about their packaging that I did not like was the rubber like sponge that they include, but this has nothing to do with the product, I have just never liked these type of sponges. They seem to hold the product rather than let it be released, so I generally apply it with a normal blush type brush.

I am a fan of the Dermablend Intense Powder Camo, and think you will be as well. If you're willing to give it a shot, you can find it at Ulta, or at Dermablend.com for $30.

L'Oreal's Revitalift Miracle Blur

2014-09-16T07:00:00.000-06:00

L'Oreal's Revitalift Miracle Blur is an “instant skin smoother” that works to give a more even appearance to rough skin by filling in lines and wrinkles, minimizing the look of pores and even hiding blemishes.

I use it almost daily, and it is a great little product that actually does just what it promises to do. Like most of us, I have some problem areas that I am always looking to conceal, or at the very least, reduce their appearance, and the Miracle Blur does just that. One thing that I really like about it is that a person can use it just by itself for a lighter, more natural look, or, because it does smooth out the rough sections, makeup can be worn over it. Essentially it acts almost like a filler to give any additional layers a smooth base to start from.

Another thing that I really like about this is its long life. A little bit goes a long way, and though I do not use it every day, I do use it several times a week, the one 1.18 oz tube has lasted me almost 3 months.

If you are like the rest of us, and have some imperfections you would rather the rest of us not know about, I would suggest trying this out. L'Oreal's Revitalift Miracle Blur can be found at lorealparisusa.com, Ulta Cosmetics, and in most department stores, and in my opinion, the $18 - $25 price is well worth it!

The Everything CC Cream

2014-09-15T07:00:00.000-06:00

Today I am reviewing The Everything CC Cream by .em Cosmetics, which is a tinted concealer that corrects mismatching skin tone while at the same time filling small imperfections.

When I tried it out, I was surprised at how light weight it is, and soon forgot that I was wearing anything at all. For me, most makeups feel like an extra layer has been added and I can feel added weight and my skin almost feels choked, but with the Everything Cream, I did not have this sensation.

I have tried it both by itself and with my normal makeup over the top, and I found that both work equally well, but prefer it alone as it does its job; a person does not need additional makeup as is sometimes the case with a foundation.

If you have an area of skin that you feel should better match the surrounding area, or have small wrinkles or scars and don't like the way concealers sometimes feel, then I would recommend .em's Everything CC Cream. You can find it at emcosmetics.com for $23.00.

Window to the Soul Collection

2014-09-12T07:00:00.000-06:00

Stila recently announced that they have a new logo and packaging, to be released with their fall collection. The new logo is three intertwined S's to go with the theme of smart, sexy and sophisticated. I was given a chance to try one of the eye-shadow palettes and fell in love with their blend of new colors.
The one I selected was the from the new Window to the Soul collection, and of the 4 choices of colors, I went with the Body, which lists gives 12 colors based on gem stones such as Pink Diamond, Aquamarine and Midnight Quartz.

    The other collections are: Soul, which is a palette of 12 colors in matte, shimmer and various neutral shades. The Mind collection features 12 matte colors, and the Spirit is a”best of” collection featuring some of Stila's original shades over the past 20 years.
    Stila uses only the highest quality ingredients, making application smooth and worry free, with 10+ hour dependability. Each color blends nicely, and it is easy to add multiple layers to pull off more sophisticated looks. The vibrant colors stand out, contrasting nicely with themselves so one can pull off multiple looks without being repetitive or bland.
    When I wore this to work, all of the ladies asked me what I was wearing, so I passed the case around, and even they were impressed with the range of colors available and the quality of the eye-shadow. If you are interested in getting your own, these palettes are available at Sephora, Ulta,Nordstrom and at stilacosmetics.com for $49.00.