Bronze Goddess Beauty

Fit Goddess Video!

2012-12-30T12:49:00.000-07:00

Hola Goddesses!

My girl Vimbai is my friend and the best Zumba instructor at our gym and she is going to start making videos of her routines. Here is a clip of a little of what we do in class:

Check her out on FaceBook and YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/user/VDanceFitness

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dance-Fitness-By-V/211300512332237

Fit Goddess!: Updated Progress Pic!

2012-11-05T14:51:00.000-07:00

Hola Goddesses!

I have been working my butt off in the gym and I have updated pic for you!:

taken 11/04/12

I have built lots of muscle, lost a total of 21 lbs and lost tons of inches since 4/5/12 and I am now at 136 lbs at 5' 4". I feel great and my next fitness goals are to lean out more so my abs can pop, build up my glute muscles and increase my flexibility so I can do the splits. I'm so glad that I adopted this healthy lifestyle because I am in such a better place than I was earlier this year. I owe a lot of my success to one of my good friends Sonia. She has inspired me and pushed me to succeed with my fitness goals. We are also planning to do fitness videos to appear here on Bronze Goddess Beauty featuring Sonia since she is the fitness guru and helped me get this body! Stay tuned for that! I hope that my journey inspires you to get healthy and get fit. If you have any fitness or nutrition questions for me or Sonia, please leave a comment or email me at cerisa@bronzegoddessbeauty.com. Thank you all for joining me on this journey!

Besos y Abrazos!

Recent Goddess Manis of the Day!

2012-11-05T14:40:00.001-07:00

Hola Goddesses! Here are some recent nail looks that I have been rocking:

Red OPI Color and Victoria's Secret glitter in To Die For

China Glaze Westside Warrior with Color Club Nouveau Vintage

Sephora by OPI in Never Enough Shoes

Goddess Mani of the Day: Wet n Wild megalast in I Need a Refresh-Mint!

2012-08-05T13:59:00.000-07:00

Hola Goddesses!

I went to CVS this morning and picked up this new polish color! I didn't have this color in my collection and this is also my first Wet n Wild Megalast polish.

This is a cream that was bottle color in two coats. It reminds me of a robin's egg shell color. Lovely. I am currently growing my nails out. I broke my thumb nail so I cut the others down. :( I prefer longer nails for me as they look better with my hand shape.

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Fit Goddess!

2012-07-28T11:19:00.000-07:00

Hola Goddesses!

A special someone suggested that I post pics of myself at the gym, so here is the first.

Just finished Zumba class at LA Fitness

I have been working out consistently for about 2 1/2 to 3 months. I've lost about 10 pounds and want to lose 8 more. I know it doesn't sound like a lot but I'm only 5'4" so just 5 pounds of extra weight makes a difference on me and it takes longer for me to lose pounds since I'm not seriously overweight. I have noticed a big difference in how my clothes fit which is awesome and I've been losing inches! My body type is naturally muscular, kinda hour glass with broad shoulders, smaller natural waist and larger hips. I have been getting a lot of encouraging compliments at the gym from guys and girls so that makes me want to go harder! I also want to build more lean muscle, tone my arms, sculpt my abs and get a bigger firmer booty!

Early last year, I went through a really bad break up and I made a promise to myself this April that I was sick of the way I looked and I would dedicate this year to getting into the best shape of my life. I also really wanted to be healthy and take care of my body as best I can. I eat healthy as well: lean meats, fruits and veggies. I do try to have a cheat day once a week so I don't go crazy cause I do love to eat!

I go to the gym 5 to 6 days a week and I go hiking on Sundays. I also do one round of the Body Rocker Weight Workout 2x a week. I work out at LA Fitness and I love it because they offer so may different classes so I will not get bored. The classes I take are an hour each. When I do just regular cardio, it is usually on the elliptical or the stair-mill (which is the best machine ever made!). I love to do yoga, get my salsa on in Zumba, and take the spinning/cycling class when I can.

Here's what my typical workout week looks like:

Sunday: Hiking (outdoors), Power Yoga
Monday: Zumba, Power Yoga
Tuesday: Zumba, Body Rocker Weight Workout
Wednesday: Power Yoga, Cardio
Thursday: Off day
Friday: Body Works (weight toning class), Cardio
Saturday: Zumba, Body Rocker Weight Workout

Also, my off day will change based on what day my current graduate school class is being held.

I recently found a tumblr page called http://fitwomen.tumblr.com/. They have amazingly motivating pictures of beautifully fit women that help me get inspired!

I hope my story helps you want to workout and get fit and healthy too!

Besos!

Goddess Thoughts...

2012-07-26T12:55:00.000-07:00

Be brave and be patient. Have faith in yourself; trust in the significance of your life and the purpose of your passion. You are strong enough to sit in the space between spaces and allow divine inspiration to shed some light. When you put positive energy and productive effort into the world, it will come back to you. Occasionally, in ways, you might not immediately understand and on a time frame you didn’t expect. Look. Listen. Learn. Stay open. Your destiny is awaiting you.

— Jillian Michaels Unlimited: How to Build an Exceptional Life

Goddess Mani of the Day: Fun Nails!

2012-05-21T17:22:00.000-07:00

Hola Goddesses,

Today, I decided to get back to a little fun with my nails. I love doing nail art because I feel like it plays to my creative side without the commitment of a drastic hair color change or cut. I was inspired for this look by a photo I came across on Tumblr that caught my eye.

I used a couple of different polishes for this look. The base of my pinkie, index finger and thumb are Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme wear in The Real Teal. My ring finger is polished with Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme wear in Twisted Pink. The middle finger has a base of one coat of The Real Teal and then one coat of Orly Tiara and one coat of Wet 'n Wild fast dry in Party of Five Glitters. Tiara is a regular silver glitter in a clear base and Party of Five Glitters has red, fuchsia, green, blue and silver hexagon shaped glitter in a clear base. I also stuck 3 round rhinestones on my pinkie! I love this look and think it is really fun. I plan on doing more nail art in the future.

Hope you have a Happy Monday!

Goddess Mani of the Day!: Wet n Wild fastdry in FuchsiaRama

2012-05-14T15:54:00.000-07:00

Hola Goddesses! Here is my mani for the day:

This is three coats with a little bit of gold glitter swept across the free edge. :)

Hope you have an amazing day!

My Curly Hair Routine!

2012-04-20T22:46:00.001-07:00

Hola Goddesses! I have been receiving many requests on how I style and take care of my curly hair. This is my current routine:

Here is the list of products I use on my hair right now:

Shampoo: Crème of Nature Argan Oil Moisture & Shine Shampoo

Conditioner: Crème of Nature Argan Oil Intensive Conditioning Treatment

Detangler: Crème of Nature Argan Oil Strength & Shine Leave-in Conditioner

Leave- in: Palmer’s Coconut Oil Formula Replenishing Hair Milk

Styling Gel: Eco Styler Olive Oil Styling Gel

Shine serum: Crème of Nature Argan Oil Gloss & Shine Polisher

I really love this product combination for my curls. I would suggest using a brand that does not use Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfates in the shampoo (they can strip the hair of moisture). My favorite brands right now are Crème of Nature Argan Oil products and Organix products. These products keep my curls moisturized and I love the way the products smell to!

You will need these tools:

- wide tooth comb or denman brush

- hair clips (to section your hair off)

This is my routine:

1. In the shower, I first wash my hair making sure I really massage my scalp to get the circulation going and get rid of any flakes and left over product.

2. I rinse really well and then wring my hair out and apply the deep conditioner all over, massaging it in. I then take one of the hair clips and put my hair up in a bun to allow the conditioner to absorb while I take the rest of my shower. (Sometimes, I will detangle my hair in the shower with the conditioner in it using a wide toothed shower comb.)

3. I finish my shower and before I get out, I take my hair down rinse out the conditioner really well. I then wring out the excess water and just place a towel around my necks to catch the extra water.

4. I don't towel dry my hair cause that makes frizz.

5. Next I spray the detangler all over and take two quarter sizes ( in your palm) of the leave in conditioner and apply it all through my hair. If I haven’t already done this in the shower, I then detangle my hair with the denman brush or wide tooth comb, starting from the bottom up.

6. I then divide my hair into two sections, half up half down, and clip the top section up with a hair clip.

7. I apply my styling product ( mousse, gel or soft curl cream) to the bottom section, about a half palm full (depending on how long or thick your hair is) and kind of rake the product through my hair with my fingers. This detangles the hair and forms your curls as well. Do this to the top section as well.

8. If you wear a part in your hair, use your wide tooth comb to make the part now and then finish with the shine spray or a few more drops of the serum on the outer layers of your hair.

9. Now you let it air dry. Do not touch your hair until it is dry. If you do, it will frizz up. When it is dry, then you can start to fluff it up to get some more volume and shape if it is flat.

My curls will last about 3 or 4 days, then I rewash and do the process over. I refresh them with the detangler spray and moisturize them daily with the Coconut Oil Hair Milk and I sleep on a satin pillowcase to prevent breakage and moisture loss. I also do a weekly deep conditioning of my hair with a homemade shea butter/coconut oil/olive oil/avocado oil mask conditioner that I make. Click here to read the info on the benefits and how to make this mask.

Here are a few pics of my results, wet then dry:

I hope this answers a lot of questions. I plan on filming a video so you can see it all in action!

Love, Peace & Lip Gloss! Besos!

Make Up Tips from Drag Queens!

2012-04-14T21:55:00.001-07:00

Hola Goddesses,

A few weekends ago, My friend Mia and I went to see my favorite drag queen Kenya Michaels.

Me, Kenya Michaels & Mia

(Follow Kenya on Facebook and Twitter: @Kenya_Michaels).

Kenya has recently appeared on the fourth season of RuPaul's Drag Race on LogoTv and she is by far my favorite out of all the Puerto Rican queens that have appeared on the show. Her make up and overall look was always flawless. Kenya performed in my city and I had to go see her and ask her about her make up secrets. I was able to watch her perform, which was amazing, and also got to do a meet and greet after the show. She is so beautiful, talented and down to earth! Kenya stated that she would soon be doing YouTube videos about her make up and I was super excited. One tip she gave me was to make sure that after I apply my concealer, that I do not blink my eyes or look down before I apply my powder to set the concealer.

I also met a queen named Saellah V who gave me a huge make up tip that I have been testing for the past few weeks.

Saellah V

I asked her how queens keep their base foundation looking fresh after performances and all day wear. She said, "Milk of Magnesia, girl". What? I had to find out more about this. I did a search on YouTube and Google and came up with tons of information on how women use milk of magnesium to help oily skin.

I tried Saellah's make up tip these past few weeks and it works!!! First, I wash my face and apply my moisturizer as usually. I let the moisturizer sink into my skin for a few minutes and then I use a foundation brush to apply the milk of magnesia. I let it sink in for a few minutes and then follow my normal make up routine. The oil production of my skin is down to at least half of what it was; I only have to blot my skin once or twice a day as oppose to every hour.

We also met a queen named Gia who is a make up artist at MAC and who painted herself PERFECTLY!

I had a blast and can't wait to go to my next drag show and get more tips from these fabulous queens!

Love, Peace & Lip Gloss!

A little inspiration!

2012-04-10T10:21:00.000-07:00

You were born to win. There is no one on earth like you. You are rare, different, unique and you have everything that you need to succeed. God created you for a reason and a purpose. You are not a mistake nor an accident. Your destiny awaits you.

Goddess Mani of the Day (GMOTD): China Glaze Lorelei's Tiara

2012-03-18T18:20:00.000-07:00

Hey Goddesses! Today's mani is Lorelei's Tiara by China Glaze. It is silver micro glitter with metallic blue, small hex glitter in a clear base. I layered this polish over a white base. Enjoy!

Love, Peace & Lip Gloss!

Victoria's Secret Semi-Annual Sale Haul!

2012-01-02T15:21:00.003-07:00

Hey Goddesses!

Today was the first day of the Semi-Annual Sale so I had to get there super early to scoop up all the goodies! I picked up some workout gear, some underwear, a few accessories, shapewear and sleepwear.

Here is a look at the make-up!

First up, the lip liners. Prepare for color. Creamy liner defines and enhances lips, priming them for color to help improve wear of lipstick or gloss.

Vintage Wine

Classic Red

Next the eye shadows! Unveil eye-catching color. Pigment-rick formula with satiny texture drapes lids in pure color and an alluring finish.

Private Beach

Frenzy

Luscious

Create your signature eye. Four coordinating satiny shadows can be worn alone, in combination or blended for infinite eye looks.

Mysterious

Sultry

Eye Contact

Jeweled

Then the Kajal eye liner. Hypnotize in exotic beauty. Creamy, pigment-rich kohl liner, inspired by an ancient beauty ritual, glides on color for the ultimate smudged-out, smoky effect.

Hypnotic Black

Finally, the palettes. Deluxe eye palette. Hypnotize in exotic beauty. Five luminous eye shadows come together in one sexy palette to create all the eye looks you can dream of.

Mirage

Deluxe eye palette. A seduction surprise. A sexy season. Five shimmering shadows in one gorgeous palette. Mix and match to create your perfect look. Or follow the "Get the Look" steps inside to create our favorite looks for the season.

Slow Seduction

Hello, Bombshell! Make up kit. 30 silky eye shadows, 5 lip glosses, 5 perfect lipsticks, 4 blushes, luminous powder, translucent powder, bronzer, mascara, lip liner, eye liner and 5 brushes. Side note - how HOT does Adriana Lima look in this photo?! I must recreate this look for a night out!

Hello, Bombshell!

Goddess Mani of the Day (GMOTD): China Glaze Westside Warrior

2011-12-26T19:36:00.003-07:00

Hola Goddesses,

The Goddess Mani of the Day is China Glaze's Westside Warrior from the Metro Collection! This is a gorgeous, warm military green. A wonderful Fall color that is a great break from the usual black.

Love, Peace & Lip Gloss!

NOTD: Nighttime Snow

2011-12-19T20:01:00.002-07:00

Today I have a quick french mani! My friends helped me name this look Nighttime Snow. First I used Seche Base as my basecoat followed by two coats of Wet 'N Wild Black Creme Wild Shine polish. While the polish was still wet, I dipped the tips of my nails into LA Splash Cosmetics Nail Art Glitter in Golden Egg. I then topped the mani with LA Splash's Glitter Top Coat. Enjoy!

Love, Peace & Lip Gloss!

Repeat Beauty Buys - Palmer's Coconut Oil Formula Replenishing Hair Milk

2011-10-12T17:12:00.003-07:00

Hola Goddesses!

I wanted to start a new section of my blog where I rave about my love for beauty items that I buy over and over again or that I go back to after trying something new. All of the items that I will mention in these posts are items that I have purchased with my own funds. Please share with me any beauty items that you buy again and again in the comments.

For the first of these products that I love and have bought multiples of, is Palmer's Coconut Oil Formula Replenishing Hair Milk.

I was at Target one day, browsing the hair and beauty isles as I normally do when I have some free time and I came across this product. Of course coconut oil jumped out at me because that is my number one beauty secret. When I read the ingredients, there were some pretty good things in it like coconut oil, coconut milk and Shea butter. Green light number one.

Then, you know I had to smell it. Now, those that know me well know that I don't care how fabulous a hair product will spin my hair into silk or whatever; if it does not smell good, I'm not buying it. I love to smell like vanilla and coconut so this hair milk was perfect. It smells like sweet creamy coconut milk with a hint of soft vanilla. It spoke to me; I knew I had to have it. Green light number two.

This was perfect too since I had been looking for a good water based leave-in for when I wear my hair curly. I tried the Elasta QP Mango Butter, which I liked and it smelled good, but it was too heavy and thick for my hair. Palmer's has a smooth, light and creamy consistency and it spreads well and evenly throughout your strands. Green light number three; I'm sold.

I fell in love...with the product of course.

I love this product so much that I went back to two different Targets and cleaned them out. I had about 10 or 11 bottles on deck under my sink because I was so afraid that they would stop making it. I have given out multiple bottles as gifts too. It's not only for curly hair though; my bella friend Mandy (@AmandaPizzo1) at Books, Shopping & Rock N' Roll, has straight, fine strands and she uses it too!

The way I use this product is after I have washed and conditioned by hair and sprayed my detangler (a second Repeat Beauty Buy for another date!), I take about a silver dollar amount and disperse it throughout my hair. Then, I detangle with my Denman and apply another silver dollar amount ( I have waist length hair so I use more product). Then I style as usual. This product also gives tons of slip so detangling is a breeze.

If you have tried this hair milk, leave a comment and let me know if you love it or not!

Love, Peace & Lip Gloss!

Drugstore Goodies!

2011-07-20T12:04:00.003-07:00

Hola Goddesses! I just wanted to do a quick post on some goodies I picked up at the drugstore! I've had these pics and items for a while but I totally forgot to post them! :P

At Ulta, I picked up these fabulous NYX Glitter Cream Palettes that were buy 2 get one free! I love to use these for when I go out on the town and I want to make a big statement with my eyes! I just pat them on with my finger.

Surreal

One Night in Luxy

Sweet Chocolate Browns

I also stopped by Target where they had these Neutrogena Nourishing Eye Quads with a coordinating Nourishing Eye Liner kits on sale for 50% off!

Neutrogena Nourishing Eye Liner, Spiced Chocolate & Neutrogena Nourishing Eye Quad, Sea Shell 140 / Taupes

Neutrogena Nourishing Eye Liner, Cosmic Black & Garden Party quad

Neutrogena Nourishing Eye Liner, Twilight Blue & Neutrogena Nourishing Eye Quad, Blue Smoke 150 / Blues

Violet liner and Moonlit Violet quad

I then headed to Walgreen's (I know; I'm all over the place!) where they had Wet 'N Wild cosmetics on sale. This Wet n Wild Color Icon Bronzer Pressed Powder, Princess 741A is my favorite bronzer! It gives me this gorgeous, illuminating glow and just looks damn beautiful!

Wet n Wild Color Icon Bronzer Pressed Powder, Princess 741A

And these Color Icon Eye Shadow Palettes are super pigmented and last a long time. I love the names too!

Wet n Wild Color Icon Palette Eyeshadow Set, Greed 246

Wet n Wild Color Icon Palette Eyeshadow Set, Vanity 249

Wet n Wild Color Icon Palette Eyeshadow Set, Lust 248

Wet n Wild Color Icon Palette Eyeshadow Set, Pride 247

Last but definitely not least, my favorite Wet n Wild Ultimate Brow Kit, Ash Brown 963. This thing is effing fabulous! It comes with two shades of brow powder ( I use the lighter one for day and the darker for night), a brow wax, an angled brow brush, mini tweezers and a pull out mirror!

Wet n Wild Ultimate Brow Kit, Ash Brown 963

Be great today Goddesses! Love, Peace & Lip Gloss!

Beauty Coupon Deals: Week of 6/5 - 6/11

2011-06-06T11:58:00.000-07:00

Hey Goddesses!

This weeks beauty deals are pretty good this week. Hopefully, you got your Sunday paper this week (6/5) with tons of coupons. Check them out:

(make sure you sign up for the extracare card and beauty rewards)

* CoverGirl NatureLuxe Lip Gloss $6
- $5off 2 CoverGirl Natureluxe products (coupon in sunday paper)
- $1 off CoverGirl product (coupon in sunday paper)

* Get $2 in extra care bucks when you purchase Olay Total Effects or Regenerist facial care $18.99
- $3 off Olay Regenerist facial moisturizer or facial cleanser (coupon in sunday paper)
- $1 off Olay facial moisturizer or cleanser (coupon in sunday paper)

* $3 in extra care bucks when you purchase any L’Oreal lip or eye cosmetics
- $1 off L’Oreal Age Perfect product COUPON!
- $1 off L’Oreal Infallible Lip Color COUPON!
- $1 off L’Oreal Paris lip product COUPON!
- $1 off L’Oreal Paris product COUPON!
- $1 off L’Oreal product COUPON!

* $10 in extra care bucks when you purchase L’Oreal Youth Code starter kit $33.99
- $1 off L’Oreal product COUPON!
- $3 off L’Oreal Youth Code product COUPON!

* $2 in extra care bucks when you purchase (2) Pantene shampoo, conditioner 12.6oz or styler 5.7-11.5oz $3.48 each
- $1 off 2 Pantene products (coupon in sunday paper)

* $3 in extra care bucks when you purchase $10 John Frieda products
Select Collection hair treatments $8
- $2 off John Frieda product (coupon in sunday paper)
- $1 off John Frieda hair care product COUPON!
Precision Foam hair color $12buy one get one 50%offbuy one get one 50% off

- $3 off John Frieda Precision Foam Colour (coupon in sunday paper)

* $5 in extra care bucks when you purchase $15 Dove, Caress, or Lever products
Dove cream oil or Men+Care body and face wash 13.5oz $5

- $1 off Dove Visible Care body wash COUPON!
- $1 off Dove body wash, 10 oz and up COUPON!
- $2 off Dove Visible Care body wash COUPON!
Caress, Dove or Lever bar soap 6-8pk or Dove body wash 18-24oz $6

- $1 off Dove Beauty bar, 6 pk and up COUPON!
- $1 off Lever 2000 bar soap, 4 pk and up COUPON!
- $1 off Lever 2000 Bar Soap, 6 bar and up COUPON!

* $4 in register rewards when you purchase Coppertone Sun Care (excludes Sport) at $9.99
- $1 off Coppertone suncare product excluding lip balm and trial sizes COUPON!

* $4 in register rewards when you purchase 4 Garnier Fructis Shampoo or Conditioner 10.2 or 13 oz or Styling Products 2-8.5 oz at $3.50
- $1 off Garnier Fructis shampoo, conditioner or treatment (coupon in sunday paper)
- $1 off Garnier Fructis stylant (coupon in sunday paper)
- $2 off Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Blow Dryer Perfector 2-step Smoothing kit COUPON!

* $4 in register rewards when you purchase (3) Dove Shampoo or Conditioner 12 oz or Treatments 3.3-8 oz at $4

* $1 in register rewards when you purchase (2) Pantene Shampoo or Conditioner 12.6 oz or Styling Products 5.1-11.5 oz, $3.50
- $1 off 2 Pantene products (coupon in sunday paper)

* $2 in register rewards when you purchase John Frieda Precision Hair Color

* Cover Girl Cosmetics buy one get one 50% off
- $1 off CoverGirl product (coupon in sunday paper)
- $5off 2 CoverGirl Natureluxe products (coupon in sunday paper)

* Goody, Revlon or Vidal Sassoon Hair Accessories buy one get one FREE

* Softsoap Body 15 or 18 oz, $2.99 w/in store coupon

* got 2b Styling products 2-12 oz, buy one get one FREE

* Tone Body Wash 18 oz, buy one get one FREE

* Olay Body Wash, by one get one 50% off
- $2 off Olay Total Effects Body Wash COUPON!

* Banana Boat or Hawaiian Tropic Sun Care
- $1 off Banana Boat sun care product, 4 oz and up COUPON!
- $1 off Hawaiian Tropic sun care, 4 oz and up, excluding lip balm COUPON!

* Revlon Cosmetics

* John Frieda products, free $5 target gift card when you buy 3 John Frieda items
- $3 off 2 John Frieda Full Repair hair care COUPON!
- $2 off John Frieda product (coupon in sunday paper)
- $5 off John Frieda Full Repair (coupon in sunday paper)

* Up & Up Color Protect Shampoo or Conditioner 16 oz, $2.99
- .75 cents off 1 Up & Up Hair Care product COUPON!

* Up & Up Sport Sunscreen Spray w/ SPF 15 10 oz, $7.99* CoverGirl NatureLuxe Lip Balm, $5.99

- .50 cents off 1 Up & Up Sun Care product COUPON!

* Aveeno Face Lotion w/ SPF 70 3oz, Hydrosport Spray w/ SPF 50 5oz, $8.99

- $2 off Aveeno product COUPON!

* Olay Sensitive-Skin Moisturizer w/ SPF 25 4oz, $6.69

- $1 off Olay facial moisturizer or cleanser (coupon in sunday paper)

* Up & Up Facial Towelettes 30 oz, $3.35

- $1 off CoverGirl product (coupon in newspaper)
- $5 off 2 CoverGirl Natureluxe products (coupon in newspaper)

* Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Color, $4 Happy Beauty Buying!

- $1 off Sally Hansen nail color or care COUPON!

Beauty Coupon Deals: Week of 5/29 - 6/4

2011-06-01T12:28:00.003-07:00

Hey Goddesses! Sorry for the absence. I have had some major life changes and am now back to my love of beauty! Starting now, I will have a weekly post of all the beauty deals at our favorite places like CVS, Walgreens, Target, Wal-Mart etc. I will include links to printable coupons as well.

*Aveeno sun care products, excluding baby products - $9 = $7
- $2 off Aveeno sunscreen COUPON!
*Aveeno Moisturizing Lotion, 12-18 oz, or Cream, 11 oz, $10 = $9
- $1 off Aveeno Daily Moisturizing lotion, 12 or 18 oz COUPON!
*Neutrogena Sun Care (excludes Spectrum, Sunless and baby) - $7.88 w/extra care card
*Physicians Formula Cosmetics Buy 1 get 1 50% off w/extra care card
*All Milani Eye or Nail Buy 1 get 1 50% off w/extra care card
*All Almay Cosmetics buy 1 get 1 50% off w/extra care card
*Revlon Cosmetics; spend $10 get $4 extrabucks (limit of 2 per household with card)
*L'Oreal; Eye liners, True Match foundation, powder, blush, concealer or Infallible lip gloss - $6.99 w/extra care card = $5.99
- $1 off L’Oreal Infallible Lip Color COUPON!
- $1 off L’Oreal product COUPON!
*$2 off on any L'Oreal Healthy Look Crème Gloss Hair Color COUPON!

*Garnier Nutrisse or HerbaShine Hair Color, $5.99 w/in-store ad coupon; and an extra $3 off with manufactuers coupon = $2.99 (limit of 3)
- $3 off Garnier Herbashine Color Creme w/ Bamboo Extract haircolor COUPON!
*FX Styling Products, 2-8 oz, or Organix Hair Care, 4-13 oz, Buy One Get One FREE; starting at $6.99.
*Maybelline Cosmetics Buy One Get One 50% off starting at $3.49
- $1 off Maybelline Fit Me pressed powder COUPON!
*L’Oreal Buy One Get One 50% off starting at $4.99
- $1 off L’Oreal Infallible Lip Color COUPON!
- $1 off L’Oreal Paris Go 360 Degrees Clean COUPON!
- $1 off L’Oreal product COUPON!
- $3 off L’Oreal Collagen Micro-Pulse Eye COUPON!
There are an additional 5 L' Oreal Walgreens store coupons here!
- $6 off L'Oréal 24 Hour Lash Boosting Power System.

- $3 off L'Oréal Studio Secrets Magic Smooth Soufflé or Perfecting Base.

- $3 off L'Oréal Lash Boosting Serum or Double Extend Mascara.

- $2 off L'Oréal Youth Code .5 to 1.7 oz.

- $2 off L'Oréal Telescopic Explosion, Voluminous Million Lashes or Illuminator Mascara.
*Almay Foundation, Concealer, Powder, Blush or Eye Cosmetics BUY 1 GET 1 50% off
*Cover Girl Foundation, Concealer, Powder, Blush or Eye Cosmetics BUY 1 GET 1 50% OFF
*Maybelline Cosmetics BUY 1 GET 1 50% OFF
- $1 off on Maybelline Fit Me Powder COUPON!
*Revlon Foundation, Concealer, Powder, Blush or Eye Cosmetics BUY 1 GET 1 50% off

*Garnier Fructis, $2.96
*Olay Products, various, $5.97 = $3.97

- $2 off Olay Total Effects Body Wash COUPON!

*L’Oreal True Match Naturale Makeup, $9.97 = $8.97
- $1 off L’Oreal product COUPON!
*Hawaiian Tropic Dark Tan Oil or Lotion, 6-8 oz, $6.98 = $5.98
-$1 off Hawaiian Tropic product COUPON!
*Finesse Shampoo, Conditioner, & Styling Products, $2.57 each = $0.57
- $2 off Mail in Rebate Click here to print the rebate form!
*Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Scrub or Wash - $5.77
*Maybelline The Colossal Volum' Express® Mascara - 4.97

*Aveeno SPF 30 Tinted Moisturizer - $13.47

*Got2b Styling Products - $4.72

No beauty specials this week but tons of coupons here!
- 15% off AcneFree skin care
- $2 off 2 Ponds facial care
- $2 off of two select 7-oz. or larger Dove hair care
- $0.75 off 18-oz. or larger Suave lotion
- $1 off select Sally Hansen nail care items
- $1 off Revlon cosmetics
- $1 off Maybelline Fit Me cosmetics
- $2 off L'Oreal hair color
- $0.75 off Suave hair care
- $1 off select Aveeno items
- $1 off Neutrogena facial care item
- $3 off select Nivea skin care items
- $1 off Nivea body lotion
- $1 off Neutrogena cosmetics item
- $1 off Burt's Bees lotion item
- $5 off John Frieda Precision Foam hair color item
- $3 off purchase of two John Frieda Full Repair hair care items
- $1 off TRESemmé hair care item
- $2 off any PURPOSE Skin Care Product

My personal tip:

If you love a certain brands items (L'Oreal is my favorite drugstore brand), go to their website and register with them to print more coupons directly from them. Also, visit that brand's Facebook page for more coupons!

Love, Peace & Lip Gloss!

One 'N Only Argan Oil haircare line Review & Photos!

2011-01-20T10:19:00.001-07:00

Hey Goddesses! Today I have a review of the One ‘n Only Argan Oil haircare line. The line includes the Moisture Repair Shampoo, Moisture Repair Conditioner, Restorative Mask and the Oil Treatment. You can purchase these items at Sally Beauty Supply stores or online at SallyBeauty.com. Each product in the line is $9.49 or $8.49 with Sally Beauty Club card.

One 'n Only Argan Oil Moisture Repair Shampoo – (12 oz.) a gentle cleansing formula that hydrates and restores moisture levels, improving the overall health and appearance of the hair. This formula is Sulfate, Phosphate and Paraben free, which makes it safe for chemically and color treated hair. Helps repair damage caused by chemicals, excessive heat from styling, and environmental factors. Argan Oil Moisture Repair Shampoo adds volume and improves shine and manageability while providing color protection. The luxurious lather infuses hair with argan oil and keratin, leaving it soft, shiny, and full of body.

Moisture Repair Shampoo

Ingredients - Water (Aqua, Eau), Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, PEG-150 Distearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Fragrance (Parfum), Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, Panthenol, Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Sodium Chloride, Glycol Distearate, Steareth-4, Tetrasodium EDTA, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Red 33 (CI 17200), Yellow 5 (CI 19140)

One 'n Only Argan Oil Moisture Repair Conditioner – (12 oz.) a daily conditioner that helps reconstruct, detangle and replenish moisture levels, instantly revitalizing dull, weak, and damaged hair. One of the world's rarest oils, argan oil is derived from the Moroccan Argan Tree. Its moisturizing properties help to revive and nourish dry and damaged hair. This formula is Sulfate, Phosphate and Paraben FREE, which makes it safe for chemically and color treated hair. One ’n Only® Argan Oil Moisture Repair Conditioner gently detangles and conditions hair while infusing it with Argan Oil and Keratin. Helps repair and smooth the cuticle and helps improve the structure of the hair. One ’n Only® Argan Oil Moisture Repair Conditioner's formula revitalizes and renews the overall health of the hair, leaving it silky, shiny and manageable.

Moisture Repair Conditioner

Ingredients - Water (Aqua, Eau), Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Isododecane, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Fragrance (Parfum), Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Panthenol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Quaternium-91, Cetrimonium Methosulfate, Benzophenone-4, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butlylcarbamate, Red 33 (CI 17200), Yellow 5 (CI 19140).

One 'n Only Argan Oil Restorative Mask – (8.5 oz.) is enriched with proteins and Keratin and infused with argan oil, one of the world's rarest oils, which is derived from the Moroccan Argan Tree. It's moisturizing properties help to revive and nourish dry and damaged hair. One ’n Only® Argan Oil Restorative Mask is an intense treatment that penetrates the cuticle to help reconstruct, rebuild strength, and restore elasticity. One 'n Only Argan Oil Restorative Mask is formulated to help improve texture and manageability. Leaves hair looking healthy with incredible shine. Provides color protection and helps reverse damage caused by environmental factors, heat stress, and chemical color treatments. One 'n Only Argan Oil Restorative Mask delivers superior results on all hair types; most effective on fine brittle hair, as well as damaged and over-processed hair.

Restorative Mask

Ingredients - Water (Aqua, Eau), Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Amodimethicone, Fragrance (Parfum), Acetamide MEA, Canola Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Sodium PCA, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Trideceth-12, Cetrimonium Chloride, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Red 4 (CI 14700), Yellow 10 (CI 47005)

One 'n Only Argan Oil Treatment – (3.4 oz) a non-greasy, alcohol-free formula that is instantly absorbed into the hair, creating brilliant shine without leaving an oily residue. Smoothes cuticle for the silky, conditioned and healthy looking hair. This precious oil helps protect against damage caused by the environment, chemicals, or excessive heat from stylers, and provides long-term conditioning while reducing frizz, split ends and breakage. Ideal for all hair types, One 'n Only Argan Oil is a premium styling finishing, smoothing and conditioning product that produces consistently silky smooth results.

Oil Treatment

Ingredients - Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Fragrance (Parfum), Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Yellow 11 (CI 47000), Red 17 (CI 26100)

I LOVE THIS LINE! I believe I have found my holy grail of hair care. I purchased my first bottle of the Oil Treatment in October of 2009 and have been using it ever since. Then last year, I was surfing SallyBeauty.com and noticed that One ‘N Only released a matching shampoo, conditioner and mask. I think I squealed in delight! I rushed over to my nearest Sally Beauty and asked the sales lady if they had it in stock yet, and they did not. *Sigh* I came back the following week and they were there! I raced home to try them out and have been hooked every since. The scent of these products is what captivated me first. The scent is a combination of honey, caramel, some herbal notes, crème brulee, exotic nuttiness, musk with a hint of warm vanilla. All scents I absolutely love! After the scent reeled me in, the way they made my hair look and feel kept me hooked. The shampoo instantly lathers even though it is sulfate free and leaves my hair with so much slip and very soft. The conditioner is of average thickness and rinses out clean and leaves your hair soft as well. The star is the Restorative Mask. Wow! It is super thick and creamy and leaves your hair detangled with incredible slip. After I use the conditioner, I apply the mask and put on a plastic cap and sit under my hooded dryer for about 15 minutes. After I rinse, I apply about a silver dollar amount (I have waist length hair, you would use less or more depending on the length and thickness of your hair) of the Oil Treatment to my hair concentrating on the ends and then style. All day my hair smells yummy and is as soft as cashmere. Yay!

The only disadvantage of these products are that I wish they came in a larger size such as a 33.8 oz liter for the shampoo and conditioner and 32 oz jar for the mask. I go through a bottle of the conditioner alone once a week. More product would make the Bronze Goddess happy!

I highly recommend these products for anyone with dry, damaged, color treated or chemically treated hair or those that just love soft, shiny, great smelling hair!

Love, Peace & Lip Gloss!

Art Club’s GLAM nail decals in Black, White & Bling Review & Photos!

2011-01-20T10:12:00.000-07:00

Hola Goddesses! Today I have a review of ArtClub’s GLAM nail decals in #380851 Black, White & Bling! I purchased these decals at Sally BeautySupply for $3.99. In the package you get 14 decals of various sizes that can be trimmed to fit your nails. This design has a white base with black and silver leopard spots.

The tools you will need to apply these decals are:

1. nail buffer
2. nail file
3. nail/cuticle scissors
4. top coat
5. brush on nail glue
6. cuticle pusher

I first prepped my nails by trimming my cuticles and buffing my nail beds. I started with my pinkie nail. I brushed on a thin coat of nail glue on my nail bed then applied the smallest decal, curved side against my cuticle, to the nail. Smooth the decal down the middle of your nail first and then on the sides making sure there are no air bubbles. I then cut the excess decal from the free edge of the nail and used a file to smooth the free edge of the nail. I then used the cuticle pusher to ensure the decal was sticking on the sides and cuticle area of the nail. I then sealed the decal with Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat making sure to run the brush on the free edge of the nail. Viola! You are done! If you are not experienced with applying decals or painting your nails with your non-dominate hand, grab a friend to help. You can remove the decals with acetone.

I really like these decals for a quick way to have nail art without the labor. They last for a few days without the glue and about a week with the glue.

Love, Peace & Lip Gloss!

Orly 'Tis The Season Collection Winter 2010!

2010-12-19T12:55:00.003-07:00

Hola Goddesses!

Today, I have the entire Winter 2010 collection from Orly called 'Tis The Season!

From OrlyBeauty.com:

Tis the Season for holiday color with 6 new shades from ORLY. Whether you are strolling down Candy Cane Lane or in a Winter Wonderland, we have the perfect holiday palette for all your festive occasions.

Winter Wonderland is a sheer silver/white with iridescent glitter.

Glitz & Glamour is a deep copper/gold shimmer

Meet Me Under The Mistletoe is an emerald green with blue/green shimmer. More green in person.

Candy Cane Lane is a bright, shiny candy-apple red creme.

Rockin' Rockette is a plum/burgundy with lots of gold shimmer.

Naughty Or Nice is a deep, dark purple jelly.

Love, Peace & Lip Gloss!

UD NYC: Urban Decay Book of Shadows Vol. III!

2010-12-19T11:38:00.003-07:00

Hey Goddesses!

My friend Amanda over at Paranormal Romance lent me her Book of Shadows Vol. III! ($54)

From UrbanDecay.com:

Totally obsessed with The Big Apple? So are we (how could anyone NOT be?) Inspired by the glimmering lights and iconic landmarks of New York City, Book of Shadows Vol III features 16 eyeshadows that go way beyond neutrals and brights, including SEVEN NEW shades with names like Loaded, Rockstar and Money. We've also included nine best-sellers in a range of sizzling textures: everything from glitter to shimmer to matte.

16 eyeshadows: Exclusive shades: Loaded (sparkly emerald green), Kush (green metallic with silver glitter), Rockstar (deep red-purple with metallic base), Money (metallic light green), Bordello (pale pinky-purple with shift), Radium (bright blue), Suspect (sheer sparkly beige) Existing shades: Perversion, Uzi, Midnight Cowboy Rides Again, Last Call, Maui Wowie, Smog, Snatch, Haight, Psychedelic Sister. 24/7 Eye Pencils: Ransom & Zero, Eyeshadow Primer Potion (travel size).

24/7 Eye Pencil in Ransom

24/7 Eye Pencil in Zero

Eyeshadow Primer Potion

How awesome is this palette? I can't wait to get my own! Urban Decay is becoming my favorite cosmetic line; their eyeshadows rock!

Love, Peace & Lip Gloss!

Rihanna gets LOUD!

2010-11-17T11:35:00.002-07:00

I just have to say, I absolutely LOVE Rihanna's album cover art for LOUD!

Beautiful!

Get NAKED with Urban Decay!

2010-11-17T11:28:00.002-07:00

Hey Goddesses!

I finally got my hands on one. The elusive NAKED eye shadow palette from Urban Decay! ($44)

From UrbanDecay.com:

THIS is how Urban Decay does neutral! Far from a group of boring beige shadows, this long, lean, seductive case is packed with TWELVE gorgeous neutrals. Shades range from delicate champagnes to dark, gritty gunmetal, and feature FIVE NEW shades with names like Darkhorse, Virgin and Buck. We've also included a range of textures: everything from glitter to shimmer to matte.

This gorgeous palette also comes with a mini Eyeshadow Primer Potion and a double ended 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero and Whiskey.

This is THE must have palette for Fall!

Love, Peace & Lip Gloss!