Jacque's Makeup Obsession

Blog Sale

2014-07-13T20:06:00.000-04:00

BLOG SALE

*To purchase items from the sale, please email me ( jacqulene.noel@gmail.com ) with your name, email address for Paypal, and a list of the item(s) you want to purchase.

*All items will be sold on a first come, first serve basis.

*I will not accept returns/exchanges for any reason

*I will only accept Paypal.

*Once I receive your email of items to be purchased, I will you email you back via Paypal with invoice for payment (which will also include the cost of shipping).

*After payment is received, items will be shipped within 48 hours.

*Tracking number will be provided for all orders.

*I am not responsible for items lost or damaged in the mail and please remember no exchanges or returns.

Happy Shopping =)

-Be a Bombshell Blush in Sweet Cheeks (only swatxhed 1x - 0.17 oz) - $2.00

-E.L.F. Blush in Pink Passion(only swatched 1x) - $2.00

Sephora eyeshaow quad in Jungle Chic (swatched 1x) = SOLD

-Victoria's Secret shadow single in Private Beach (swatched 1x - 0.11 oz) - SOLD

-Wet N Wild shadow trio in Cool As A Cucumber (swatched 1x - 0.12 ox)- $2.00

-Origins shadow singles (swatched 1x each - 0.05 oz each): Shade options starting top left and going across: Moss, Copper Penny, Twinkle row 2: Soft Touch, Harvest Taupe - $5.00 each

-NYX lipstick in 579 Sky Pink (swatched 1x - 0.14 oz) - $3.00

-Be A Bombshell The One Stick in Flustered (swatched 1x - 7.3g) - $3.00

-NYX Matte Lip Creams in Instanbul & Spicy (never used - .23 oz each) - $2.00 each

-Makeup Forever Mini Lip Stick in 6N Rouge (never used) - $2.00

-BareMinerals Deluxe Sample Marvelous Moxie Lip Gloss in Rebel - SOLD

-Be A Bombshell Lipgloss - SOLD

-Starlooks Lip Pencil in Tipsy (never used) - $1.00

-Mirenesse Lip Bomb in #9 (never used) - $3.00

-E.L.F.Lip Stains (all 3 sold as a set - never used) - $4.00

-Milani Lip Flash Lip Crayons in 03 Flash Light (red) and 02 New FLash (plum) (swatched 1x) - $2.00 each or both for $3.00

-NYX Loose Shadow Pigment (swatched 1x - 0.06 oz) - $3.00

-Benefit Full Size High Beam Highlight (swatched 2x - 0.45 oz) - $5.00

-Kat Von D Eyeshadow Palette in Gypsy (swatched 1x but cream shadow (gold shade) has dried out a bit) - $10.00

-Too Faced Sweetheart Blush in Perfect Flush (swatched 2x - Full Size) - $25.00

-theBalm full size trip set: includes Hot Mama Blush, Bahama Mama bronzer, and Sexy Mama translucent setting powder (swatched 1x) - $30.00 for set

-Tarte Palette (20 Shadows) from 2013 Holiday Tarte of Giving Collection (never used) - $35.00

-Tarte Palette (16 Shadows) from 2013 Holiday QVC Bow & Go Set (never used) - $30.00

-Benefit Full Size Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Brightening Foundation in "I'm so money honey" (used once - 1.0 fl oz) - $20.00

-Full Size Ralph Lauren Turquoise Fragrance (gently used but still over 3/4 full - 2.5 fl oz) - $25.00

-2 Garnier Frutis Sleek & Shine anti-frizz hair serums (new never used - 5.1oz each) - $5.00 each

-Victoria's Secret Noir Tear Body Mist (new never used - 8.4 fl oz) - $10.00

-Bath & Body Works Set of 3 Mini Body Lotions (new never used - 3 fl oz each) - $8.00 for set

-Sleek Blush By 3 Palette in Pink Spirit (swatched 1x) - $12.00

-Sleek Blush By 3 Palette in Lace (swatched 1x) - $12.00

-GlamGlow Supermud Clearing Treatment (full size - used a very small amount twice - still has A LOT of product) - SOLD

-Aveda Custom Control Gel Wax Hair Product (used 1x - 3.4 fl oz) - $10.00

-Freeman Facial Mask (new never used - 6 fl oz) - $4.00

-Aveda Pure Abundance Hair Potion (use 1x - 0.7 oz) - SOLD

-Bumble and Bumble Curl Concious Defining Cream for Fine Curls (new never used - 8.5 fl oz) - SOLD

-Aquage Curl Defining Creme (new never used - 6 fl oz) - $10.00

Tarte Wanderlust LipSurgence Set - QVC Exlusive

2013-12-19T20:12:00.001-05:00

My fiance and I are really laid back people. Most Friday nights we spend our time at home in our pajamas, watching TV, and unwinding from the past week. Sometimes Jay (my fiance) will fall asleep leaving me to browse the television for something to watch. Lately I have been gravitating towards the Friday Night Beauty segment on QVC. A couple of weeks ago they had a 2 hour special on and one of the items available was the Tarte Wanderlust 5 piece LipSurgene Set.

The set comes with 5 full size LipSurgence (2 Lip Creme, 2 Lip Luster, & 1 Lip Tint). I held off on the other Tarte LipSurgence set with the 8 minis because I love my full size products. Individually these retail for $24.00 each...I was able to snag mine on QVC for $34.72. That price was exclusively for the night they ran the segment. However, the set is still available on QVC's website for only $42.00. You are getting $120.00 worth of products for only $42.00...you can't beat this deal. And if you are like me, a true Tarte addict, you know what an amazing buy this set is. And they were nice enough to throw in a sample of the Tarte BB tinted treatment, which included 4 different samples in different shades.

Left to right: Miracle, Heartfelt, Dashing, Kind, & Festive

I am so happy with the range of colors in this set and the different finishes. There is a coral, pinks, plum, and gorgeous red. They are all buttery and smooth and have the classic peppermint scent and come in the cute holiday packaging with the gold tops/lids. If you are interested in checking out the set or purchasing it, I have included the link below to QVC for this item.

http://www.qvc.com/tarte-Wanderlust-Special-Edition-LipSurgence-5-pc-Lip-Set-Search-Results.product.A237941.html?sc=A237941-SRCH&cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-1-_-A237941&catentryImage=http://images-p.qvc.com/is/image/a/41/a237941.001?$uslarge$

Rockin' Red Hot PRO Set

2013-12-18T16:09:00.001-05:00

I was extremely happy when I came across this set in Ulta a couple weeks ago. I first spotted this and it was completely sold out. From the little description on the display in the store, I thought I was reading it wrong. But I went back later in the week and they had one of this set left. When I was able to actually see what was in the box I was beside myself.

You get the FULL SIZE Lorac PRO palette, a mini eye primer, and a full size liquid eyeliner pen for $39.00!!! That is cheaper than just buying the palette alone (which retails for $42.00). I was really shocked and absolutely HAD TO HAVE IT =)

I have been debating since it came out if it was something I really needed. Of course being the makeup addict I am, the answer is always YES! What I really like about the palette is that it is half matte and half shimmer. I am a big fan of matte colors and prefer them over all the other finishes. The palette has a lot of darker, warmer colors that make it perfect for fall and winter. I don't mind the shimmer colors in this palette because it's not huge chunks of glitter in the shadow, and they are sparkly enough, yet subtle for wear around the holidays.

All the shades in this palette are buttery, creamy, and smooth. They have great color pay off and well worth $39.00 if you can get your hands on the set. It is an Ulta exclusive and can be purchased in store or online at http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod5920336

More pictures and swatches to follow soon. I have been busy wrapping up this semester at school and have some time in the next few days for swatching and pictures!

Tarte Pure Maracuja Oil Review

2013-11-25T21:26:00.001-05:00

I have always had mixed feelings when it comes to facial oils. Personally, I have extremely oily skin. So to put an oil on my oily face just didn't make much sense to me. Recently with the weather changes here in Ohio, the air is much colder and drier which means quite the opposite of oily skin for this chick.

I recently purchased one of the Tarte holiday sets (the Tarte of Giving set) which included a sample of the Pure Maracuja Oil (0.23 Fl. oz/7 mL). I decided to give it a try a couple of weeks ago when my Proativ moisturizer was no longer doing the trick. I started out using the oil just at night to see how it would react with my skin. When I first applied the oil, my skin felt slightly greasy and I was thinking, "I hope I just didn't make a HUGE mistake putting this on my skin?!"

But as I continued on my evening routine, brushing my teeth and hair, I started to notice the "greasy shine" was dissipating and the product was sinking into my skin. Within a few minutes there was no film or any left over product on my face, just nice, smooth, and supple skin.

The wonderful thing about the oil is that it is VERY hydrating. Most people will use face washes that contain some sort of benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid in them, which can strip the skin of any natural oils and leaves your skin feeling dry and tight. The Maracuja Oil helps to balance out the dryness and re-hydrates the skin.

The full size Pure Maracuja Oil retails for $46.00 (1.7oz bottle) on Sephora's website. It is also sold as a 0.06oz rollerball on there for $17.00. Tarte currently has another set out this Holiday season called the Thoughtful Treasures Best-Sellers Set for $10.00 which includes the same deluxe sample size Maracuja Oil I have (0.23 Fl. oz. / 7 mL), a sample size limited-edition amazonian clay blush, and a mini Lip Surgance Lip Tint. The link to that set is right below:

http://www.sephora.com/thoughtful-treasures-best-sellers-set-P382569?icid2=Tarte_Holiday_Sets_Carousel%20_P382569_link

I also received an email today with some of Sephora's Black Friday deals and they have another Tarte sample set called Little Miracles Best Selling Essentials (also $10.00) which includes a sample size Maracuja Oil, the Amazonian Clay Setting Powder, and a deluxe sample of the Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara . Below is the link to their Pinterest Black Friday Deals:

http://www.pinterest.com/sephora/black-friday-2013/

Wintery Nail of the Day

2012-11-27T13:46:00.001-05:00

I am so happy it's Christmas Time....I LOVE this time of year.

Yesterday on my lunch break I stopped into the drug store down the street from my work to pick up a few of the Holiday Essie Polishes. When I walked around the corner I spotted the Sinful Colors display with their holiday colors and some other miscellaneous polishes. The first 2 that caught my eye were these 2:

My mom always decorates her house in baby blues, whites, and silvers (and snowmen) around this time of year, so the blue color really grabbed my attention and made me think of home. On the shelf directly above it I spotted the glittery color. My mom also does a baby blue, silver, and white themed tree every year and last year she picked up some ornaments that have blue and purple glitter. I just couldn't pass these 2 up and for $1.99 at the drug store...HELLO!!!! What a steal!

The baby blue color, Cinderella is a nice pale blue with iridescent, pearl like micro shimmers...once it's on it really reminded me of Cinderellas glass slipper =) It took 3 coats before fully opaque (on a few nails). Frenzy, the glitter color, is a nice blue and dark purple fine glitter polish. I only did two coats (as I didn't want to struggle trying to remove it) but I think I could have gone for 3 coats for full opacity.

I hope you guys enjoyed this NOTD...I will try and post more this month. I recently purchased, and already have, a TON of holiday polishes. So I want to experiment with different combinations and maybe dabble in some nail art.

Have a great day everyone!

P.S. Keep your eyes peeled...I did a massive shopping haul recently and I will be posting up reviews of all the items I purchased. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter (both @JacquleneNoel) for beauty pics and mayhem =)

Maybelline 24 Hour Color Tattoo Fall Limited Edition Cream Shadows

2012-09-03T14:14:00.001-04:00

Hey Everyone!

Sorry it's been awhile since my last post. Between work, school, working out, vacation, ect. I have been a busy lady!!! But none the less...I have been so excited about the new Color Tattoo Cream Shadows. There are 8 new shades total, 4 jewel tones and 4 fall/neutrals. As pretty as the jewel tone ones are, they aren't really my style. I like to venture out of the box and try new things, but I also like to stay practical when it comes to my makeup. I want to buy what I am going to use, not just buy things to have them.

I purchased 3 out of the 4 neutral colors...I did not purchase the new gold because I honestly don't wear too much gold, if any at all. It was a nice color, but again I probably wouldn't reach for it, so I didn't want to waste my money.

The 3 colors I did get are...

(100 Barely Beige, 200 Mossy Green, & 400 Rich Mahogany)

All 3 are gorgeous colors that can be worn alone or as bases for other colors and looks. I have 5 of these cream shadows from their permanent line and LOVE THEM!!! They are great for days when I am in a hurry, I can use my fingers and apply a thin layer of the shadow. I don't have to worry about ceasing and the shadow does not budge.

Barely Beige is this gorgeous pinky, champagne color which would work great as a highlight (along the brow bone and inner corner). Or this can be worn alone for a no-makeup makeup look =)

Mossy Green and Rich Mahogany were 2 of the colors I am most excited about. I have brown eyes and I think both of these colors will do a great job accentuating that and really making them pop. I also think using the mossy green as the shadow and the rich mahogany as a crease color or along the lash line as a liner would look cute too.

(Swatch without flash - Barely Beige, Mossy Green, Rich Mahogany)

(Swatch with flash - Barely Beige, Mossy Green, Rich Mahogany)

All in all, very impressed with these shadows and look forward to trying others. Have you guys tried any of the new limited edition shadows? Which ones? Thoughts?

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains

2012-07-29T16:07:00.001-04:00

Lately I feel a little behind when it comes to new beauty items. But as most of you have already heard, seen, or tried for yourself, Revlon has jumped on the wagon with their Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains.

At first when I saw these, I thought they were another take on their original Just Bitten Stains. I tried a few of those and found them to be hard to work with and extremely drying. They looked just like a sharpie and I felt like no matter how much I put on it was always uneven and seemed to feather outside the lip line as the day wore on.

But the more blogs and reviews I read, I discovered they were more like a Tarte Lip Surgance or Clinique Chubby Stick! I have not yet tried a Clinique Chubby Stick, but I do own a half a dozen of so of the Tarte Lip Surgance. They are the most amazing thing I have ever put on my lips, but they are an expensive obsession.

Now that I have tried a few of the Revlon Balms Stains in my opinion I think they are a great dupe for the Tarte Lip Surgance at more than half the price. Not to say I won't ever purchase another Lip Surgance from Tarte (because they are like my holy grail brand and I like to indulge every now and then) but they are a more affordable option if you are someone on a budget.

So far I have only tried 4 of the Revlon Balm Stains but plan to purchase more. But the 4 I have tried are:

Cherish (015), Sweetheart (025), Romantic (45), and Charm (035)

They go on smooth, like butter, they don't feather as the day wears on, they have a nice shine at first and as the gloss wears off it leaves your lips with this gorgeous flush of color. They all have a nice minty scent/flavor. I would highly recommend to anyone interested in trying.

(Swatches in Sunlight: Romantic, Sweetheart, Cherish, & Charm)

(Swatches indoors: Romantic, Sweetheart, Cherish, & Charm)

Have you tired any of the Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains? Which ones? I would love to hear from you!!! Leave comments below and let me know what you guys think. Thanks for reading and take care everyone! xoxo

Feeling Beautiful Inside & Out

2012-07-13T07:55:00.001-04:00

Beauty isn't only skin deep. It's much deeper than that...it's also how you feel on the inside and about yourself in general.

The last few months have been pretty tough for me. Going back to school and having the stresses of tests, projects, and papers on top of the stresses from work and being extremely busy and overwhelmed. I haven't been eating right or exercising and now I am feeling totally miserable about the way I feel and look.

I'm not gonna lie, my body type is what society classifies as "plus size", but again I am not feeling happy with myself. I want to feel happy and comfortable in my own skin again. That's why starting Monday I am going to be making some lifestyle changes to hopefully achieve my own personal happiness.

With the help from one of my friends who recently took the same journey I am about to, I am ready to turn my life around in a positive way. I wanted to blog/vlog the progress and stuff so others who are looking to do the same can have some different perspective or help if interested. I can vlog food choices or grocery shopping as well as post up work outs or meals on instagram.

Follow me on twitter @JacquleneNoel where I'll post up the links to my vlogs and blog posts. I will also be posting pics of meals and things on instagram so follow me there too @JacquleneNoel.

Please leave comments, feedback, or questions if you guys have any or want me to talk about something specifically. I am so excited to start this journey and if I can inspire just one other person I would be happy.

Take care guys! Hope everyone is having a fun and safe weekend =)

Drug Store Haul

2012-06-28T22:11:00.001-04:00

Hey Everyone!

The other night after class I popped into my local CVS store to pick up some items I have had my eyes on for awhile. (CVS is, it's the exact same thing as Walgreens, Drug Mart, or Rite-Aid.)Anywho....I know 2 of the items purchased are fairly new, but I am not quite sure how new the other items are.

***Let me just note I have not used any of these products yet because I wanted to get pictures and swatches and everything for this post. If you are interested in a review on anything or have questions regarding the products please let me know.***

The first things I picked up were 2 new polishes by Essie. They are the Bikini So Teeny and Mojito Madness. I have to be honest, I was not too sure about the colors of both of these. I tend to gravitate more towards darker colors (even in the spring or summer months). But this year I have really broken out of my shell buying neons and bright, fun colors.

Bikini So Teeny is this gorgeous periwinkle blue. And Mojito Mint seriously looks just like the starbucks green! I am so excited to use these.

I picked up 2 of the Wet-n-Wild shadow trios. The first is in Cool As A Cucumber and consists of a light, celery like green for the browbone, a darker plum color for the crease, and an olive green for the eye lid. I have really dark brown eyes and I think colors like the greens and pinks work well for my eye color.

The other trio is Silent Treatment which has a pretty salmon like pink for the browbone, a darker shimmery chocolate like color for the crease, and a neutral pinky taupe for the lid color. I have been dying to use these but really wanted to get photos for you guys.

All of the other items I picked up are by Milani. I got 3 eyeshadows and a blush. The blush is in the shade 08 Coralina. It looks somewhat scary and intense. It's the brightest blush I have ever owned. It looks like this intense orange, but can be sheered out to a lovely coral.

The 3 eyeshadow shades are from their Runway Eyes collection. Shades #15 - Golden Touch, Peaches and Cream (I don't know the number because I accidentily ripped it off trying to open the container), and #02 Blackout. I have not used any of these products but I am excited to try them....maybe a tutorial?! =)

(Left to right: Golden Touch, Peaches and Cream, and Blackout)

They aren't as pigmented dry, they actually don't have much color payoff dry, they just look like tinted sparkle. But if you use them wet they are little more intense, like an explosion of color!!!

(Dry)

(Wet)

As always, thanks for reading and I hope you are all having a wonderful morning, day, or evening wherever you are!!

Summer Skin Care For Oily Skin

2012-06-26T22:27:00.001-04:00

Hey Everyone!

Now that the nice, warm weather is upon us, it's time to put away our winter skin care and break out with our summer skin care routines. If you are like me then any bit of warmth outside turns your face into an instant oil slick! I'm not into having a long, extensive routine...I work and go to school full time, so I need something that is going to be quick and easy.

Sometimes I feel like my skin gets used to one particular routine or product, so I occasionally like to switch it up and do something different for a couple of days here or there. It really depends on how my skin is feeling. If I am feeling extremely oily I almost ALWAYS reach for my Proactiv system. The system is meant to be used on a consistent basis for the most effective results. Like I said before, I have this weird feeling that my skin gets used to one particular routine which is the reason I tend to switch it up.

For about 75-80% of the time I use the Proactiv system. Through extensive research about the product, I found that using the 5 step system is best because it's meant for oily skin. The system consists of a cleanser, toner, lotion, daily oily control gel/liquid, and an SPF moisturizer. The 3 core products alone will not help...it will actually make your skin even more oily. The 3 alone have a tendency to leave the skin feeling dry (and the 3 step system does not include a moisturizer). Having that dry feeling, your skin kind of freaks out and says, "Must balance the dryness...must produce more oil!!" Your body will naturally try and balance itself out by producing all this excess oil....stuff we are trying to avoid from the start.

The cleanser is amazing! It's packed with all these micro-beads that help exfoliate the skin without being too abrasive. SIDE NOTE: ALWAYS remove your makeup prior to using the cleanser. If you don't and just start cleansing, you will essentially grind your makeup into your skin which is only going to clog your pores and create more problems. After thoroughly rinsing the cleanser, I take about 8-10 drops of the toner on a cotton pad or round (I highly advise against anything other than those 2...tissue, cotton balls, and anything else will just absorb the product and won't evenly distribute it to your face). This just helps to remove any remaining dirt/oil residue on your face. It has witch hazel in it, which is soothing for the skin.

After I apply the toner, I allow a few seconds for my face to dry and apply the daily oil control. I have heard with the new formulation you should apply your refining lotion and then the daily oil control. I have read the refining lotion is meant to "seal" the medication into your pores. If that's the case, how does the daily oil control penetrate your pores if you use the lotion first and seal them?!?!!?!?

Apply the daily oil control in a thin layer to the oily areas. For some it's the T-Zone and others may be just the nose or chin. After doing this I allow a few minutes for it to fully sink into my skin and pores. I usually brush my teeth or do my hair after I apply this. I follow up with a small and even amount of the lotion all over (avoiding the eye area of course).

And last but not least, the moisturizer.

You always want to find a moisturizer with SPF, medicated products tend to make the skin a little more sensitive especially in sunlight. Let's take care of our money makers ladies (and gents) =) This moisturizer of course has an SPF and is non-comedogenic. Which basically means it's proven not to clog your pores. It's nice and light and feels weightless on your skin. Using the system twice daily and consistently will really pay off and give you the results you want if you are looking to combat acne and/or oil.

If any of you have questions regarding the Proactiv system please let me know in the comments section below....and yes I know I said I switch up my skin care routine so I decided to do a second post regarding my other routine! So keep an eye out for that one =)

As always...hope you are having a good day where ever you may be! Thanks for reading and take care.

Blogger of the Month

2012-06-19T22:31:00.000-04:00

Hey Everyone!!!

So I know this is a little late going up...and I am still trying to figure out why I decided to do this whole "Blogger of the Month" mid-month???

Let's get right to it though. This months blogger is someone who has a lot of great insight on all things beauty. She has tried and tested a lot of products and shared her opinions (both the good and bad) with us all. She does talk about high end products, but also incorporates more affordable, drugstore brands into a lot of her posts and videos.

Most of the blogs I follow are also associated with a YouTube account...so with that being said if you don't know who this person is you need to check out her blog and YouTube channels (Beauty and Vlog). Her videos and blog posts have helped me a lot....especially tutorial videos. The way she describes things, they are just so easy to follow. To me, seems like she is very sweet and genuine, and extremely bubbly and personable. Her posts are always helpful, fun, and easy to read. I love reading review posts about makeup and beauty products, they always make me want to try more things and venture outside of the box!

This months Blogger of the Month is Emily (or EmilyNoel83 on YouTube).

Please got check out her blog www.beautybroadcast.net and check out her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/emilynoel83

Thanks for reading! Have a great morning, day, or night wherever you are in the world!!! Take Care and talk you all real soon =)

Bdellium Tools Green Bambu Series Brushes

2012-06-02T17:41:00.002-04:00

Hey Everyone!!!

I feel like a lot has been going on the last 2 weeks that my head has been spinning. I celebrated not only my birthday, but also my mom's birthday and mother's day. Spent memorial day with family and have been crazy busy with school.

Speaking of my birthday....my boyfriend got me some pretty amazing brushes! I first heard about these brushes from Zoe and Lousie, who are currently selling them in their shop on www.zoella.com. Sadly mine were not ordered from their shop =( My boyfriend waiting until the last minute to order them and due to international shipping and such, just ordered them from Amazon.com.

But they are the Bdellium Tools Green Bambu Series Brushes and I got the 995 Kabuki and the Mineral 5 pc. Brush Set. All of the brushes are eco friendly and they all have green bambu handles. The information cards that come with the brushes state that the brushes are designed specifically for usage with mineral makeup but versatile enough to use in any application. I have been using my brushes with mostly powders (eye shadow, blush, bronzer, and matifying powder) but have also used with some cream products (shadow and blush).

These are some of the SOFTEST brushes I have ever felt, especially the Kabuki Brush. I took it out of the packaging and couldn't stop rubbing it on my face and running my hand along the top of it. I have used them since I was given them and they give such a flawless finish. I use the Kabuki to apply a powder on top of my foundation or BB cream just to help matify my skin.

The Mineral 5 pc Brush Set Includes:

#959B Powder Blending Brush - Which I actually use to apply blush. It's soft, yet kind of dense, so it's easy to concentrate the area of where you want to apply your makeup.

#942B Slanted Contour - Great for applying bronzer to contour the face lol. The great thing about this brush is that it's kind of on the small side. I don't know about any of you, but with larger contour brushes I feel like I am applying way more product than necessary to my face. This brush really targets in and narrows down the range of where the product is applied, making it easy to blend out without using TOO much product.

#943 Precision Concealer - I am starting to notice as I type that my theme with this set seems to be the size of the brushes...because yet again this concealer brush is nice and small which really gets into those tight areas like around the nose and eye area. And again, it really helps cut down on how much product I am using and still gives a flawless finish.

#787B Large Tapered Blending - Great brush for blending out your lid/crease colors to make any eye look appear seamless and effortless. This is one of the largest blending brushes I have ever seen or own. I have been using this as my "clean" blending brush just to clean up around the eye area after applying shadow and to help blend out any harsh lines.

#778B Large Shadow - And it is simply that. Again one of the largest shadow brushes I own, but I am absolutely in love with it. I can apply twice the amount of shadow with this brush compared to my other shadow brushes and I can flip the brush over and use the clean side to blend in a crease color. It's multi-functional and really helps to save me some time in the morning when I am getting ready by applying more product with less effort.

Over all I am really satisfied with these brushes. The seem to make my makeup application a lot easier in the morning when I am pressed for time and they are of great quality. There is the foundation set from this same line that I will be purchasing in the very near future. I would recommend everyone to give these brushes a go! Cleaning them has been simple and I haven't experienced any fall out with them yet!

Hope everyone is having a great day where ever you are! Take care guys =)

Birchbox - May 2012 - Gossip Girl

2012-05-14T23:58:00.003-04:00

Hey Everyone!!!!

I know this is going up a little late but I received my May Birchbox last week!!! I just recently started taking classes again...my 2 week spring break was not nearly long enough, which is why the delay in this post.

Any who.......getting right into it. This months theme was Gossip Girl - Chic Sunday Brunch. The box is filled with products to help any little social butterfly look their best on the weekends. And because I received this box last week, I have tried out most of the products so I will do a description and mini review of each.

The Fragrance.....Flor y Canto by Arquiste (0.0038 fl. oz liquid / 1,13 ml)

This has to be one of the most amazing things I have smelled. In the bottle/vile it smells extremely floraly...but as soon as this hits skin it takes on this warm, rich scent. According to the packaging it came in the notes are: Mexican Tuberose, Magnolia, Plumeria, and Marigold. For more information you can visit their website at arquiste.com

*Full Size: 55ml - $165

Next up was the Caudalie Hand and Nail Cream (0.5 fl. oz. / 15ml)

The cream is on point. The description says "Nothing sets off a glossy new mani like super-soft skin, and this French brand's antioxidant cream definitely delivers". It goes on just so silky and smooth, not greasy what so ever. The only issue I have is with the smell. It doesn't offer a name to the scent of the lotion, but it sort of smells like orange tic tacs mixed with like a metal or metallicy odor. It's hard to describe but it just smells a bit off. Does an amazing job though smoothing out your skin!

*Full Size: 75ml - $19.00

Now it's not a Birchbox unless there was some sort of lip product. I was really excited to see Fusion Beauty Lip Fusion Balm (0.17 oz. / 4.7 g) and this item is full size. I have never tried any of Fusion Beauty's products and just ripped this stuff right out of the box. The balm itself has no color, but does have a nice minor minty scent. It applies to the lips like butter! Creamy and silky...it glides over your lips leaving them soft and feeling hydrated and full (without any sort of tingle). This lip conditioning stick is meant to protect against sun exposure as it does have SPF15 in it. Again, this was a full size product and well worth the $10 alone!!!

*Full Size: 0.17 oz - $22.00

Hair product...I get so excited to try new things and I have to say this box really excited me with new brands that I have been itching to try and now finally have the chance to. Which leads me to the Ojon Damage Reverse Restorative Conditioner. I apologize for not being able to list the size of my sample...I have used this product already and sadly it has already gone out in the trash. I will say though, I have a MASSIVE amount of hair (both extremely long and thick) and I was able to get 3 uses out of the conditioner. I have color, highlights, and that fun jazz in my hair so it is pretty brittle and dry after cleansing. This conditioner went on nice and made my hair feel really silky after rinsing it out. The smell was bearable, although not my favorite. I am not sure if it was the conditioner but I have noticed some slight itching and flaking from my scalp since I have used this with my other products. I don't think I would purchase this in full size. I get the same effect with my Macadamia Hair Mask Treatment...and no dandruff lol.

*Full Size: 8.5 fl. oz. - $25.00

And last but certainly not least is the infamous Birchbox Extra. This product is usually a miscellaneous lifestyle item, not really pertaining to "beauty". I am actually really excited about this item, which sounds kind of nerdy because it's a note card and envelope. It's a Birchbox pink envelope and the note card is all red with white trim and white xoxo in the center of the card. Where the other side is all white with red trim. I am going to give my boyfriend something in the very near future as a "just because" and I can put this card to use when I give him his gift. It's very cute and subtle, yet not too "girly".

*Full Size: Set of 12 - $10.00

Thank you guys for reading, I hope you all enjoyed this. Leave a comment below and if you are subscribed to Birchbox let me know what you received in your May Box! Take Care Everyone!!!

Blogger of the Month!

2012-05-11T14:19:00.004-04:00

Hey Everyone,

So I decided I wanted to try something new. Every month I wanted to highlight/feature another fellow blogger that I am really loving. I do follow quite a few beauty blogs and a lot of them are WAY more in depth than mine is at the moment lol.

What better way than to spread wealth and knowledge to beauty lovers alike than to share others views and opinions.

This months favorite is actually someone new that I recently discovered on YouTube...and I guess you can consider her a "Beauty Guru". The reason I am really loving her is I think she is so darling and funny and full of spunk. She always seems to be so positive, even when she says she is having a not so good day. She features her daughter in some of her videos, which she is just as darling as her mother! She just seems practical and really down to earth. A person I could honestly see myself being friends with outside of the cyber world lol.

This months Blogger of the Month is..................(DRUM ROLL)..................................

Louise (aka SprinkleofGlitr on YouTube) and below is a link to her blog:

http://sprinkleofglitter.blogspot.com/

Her blog posts are entertaining....and you even start to read them with an English accent lol. She has product reviews, outfit of the days, things about herself, as well as her daughter (aka Baby Glitter), and she even blogged all through her pregnancy. Which even though I am not interested in having any of my own....was pretty enlightening to read!!!

Louise has also recently opened a new shop with her friend Zoe (aka Zoella280390 on YT) where they are selling their highly thought of products. They have these amazing brushes in their shop as of now. After watching their YT video about this new venture, I had to hop online and order my very own sets. Expect a full review of these brushes once I get them.

They will ship international but quanities are limited as of now according to Louise's recent video, and they will have more in stock in the near future.

(Link to their shop: http://www.shoplouella.com/products)

If you have not checked her out on YouTube yet please go check her out now. Like I said, I recently discovered her through another channel I am subscribed to on there and her videos are charming and funny. Even videos where she just rambles are still exciting to watch.

Birchbox - April 2012

2012-04-17T23:32:00.001-04:00

Hey Everyone!!!

So we just got back yesterday from our trip out to NJ for Honda Day and my Birchbox was waiting in the mail!!! For those that are not familiar with Birchbox, it's a monthly beauty subscription (costs $10 a month) that sends you 4-5 deluxe (and sometimes full size) products. Included in the box is a card with a message from the Birchbox team along with a list of products in your box and full size prices for the products (which can be ordered on their website).

This months theme is "Natural Wonders"

The first 2 items in the box are both by Kahina Giving Beauty. It's a small packet of their Argan Oil and one of their Facial Lotion.

The Argan Oil is 100% organic Moroccan oil which is meant to moisturize dry hair or skin. It can also be mixed with the Facial Lotion in create a mega-hydrator. And the Facial Lotion is inspired by Moroccan beauty rituals and uses organic shea butter to nourish the skin.
*Full Size: Argan Oil - $36.00 & Facial Lotion - $62.00

The next little gem is something I have heard a little buzz about online and it is the Wonderstruck fragrance by Taylor Swift. There isn't any information on the notes of this fragrance so I pulled the description from the Internet..."A charming and sparkling surprise of vibrant fruits, kissed by a bouquet of soft petals and a touch of sweet indulgence". I am looking forward to giving this a try!
*Full Size: $49.50 & $59.50

The next product smells just as amazing as the Taylor Swift fragrance and it is the Benta Berry G-1 Exfoliating Facial Cleanser. It smells EXACTLY like something that has been in a Birchbox before (and I can't put my finger on which product it is) and it is heavenly. It's a Parisian brand creamy exfoliator with ground apricot seeds.
*Full Size: $16.00

I have always been interested in the Pur Minerals brand and now I am able to sample their 4-in-1 Mineral Tinted Moisturizer. It claims that it is a moisturizer, primer, foundation, and SPF 20 that covers blemishes while infusing the skin with moisturizing botanicals. My samples is in the shade medium but I have been tanning recently so I might have to use a bronzer on top if this to match my current skin tone.
*Full Size: $34.00

And last, but not least, an item I have been debating on picking up from the drug store and it is the Yes to Blueberries Age Refresh Cleansing Facial Towelettes (8 travel towelettes). Every time I go to my local Walgreen's and stroll past the cosmetic section, I always end up looking at the Yes To products and debating on grabbing a package of these towelettes. The product is 99% Natural and paraben-free. It's a cleansing and moisturizing towelette infused with apple, blueberry, and lemon peel extracts meant for removing makeup while hydrating the skin.
*Full Size: 30 pack - $7.99

Thank you all for reading and I hope you are all having a good morning, afternoon, or evening whereever you are! Also, if you are subscribed to Birchbox and received anything different in your box this month, leave a comment below and share what came in yours! Take care everyone and talk to you soon =)

MyGlam Bag - April 2012

2012-04-13T17:37:00.001-04:00

Hey Everyone!!!

I'm pretty excited right now! My boyfriend and I are leaving this evening to head out to see his grandma and sister in PA and also going to a car event in New Jersey called Honda Day. But I just checked the mail and my MyGlam bag was in there!!!!!! =) =) =)

I am subscribed to both Birchbox and MyGlam. And for those of you who are not familiar with these services, they are monthly beauty subscriptions (both $10 a month) that send you 4-5 deluxe, and sometimes full size, beauty, skin care, and life style products. My Birchbox is supposed to arrive while we are out of town, so Monday night I will blog that when we get back!

Jumping into the April 2012 GlamBag.....this months theme is "Girls' Night Out". (I have also included all of the products full size measurements and pricing at the end of each description.)

To start, the bag is this nice metallic pink...almost reminds me of like that 80's pink, but in a cute way lol.

Inside the bag they gave us:

1.) A 0.8g (0.03oz) Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil and mine came in perversion. It's this gorgeous, smooth intense black color. I swatched it on my hand and it is amazing. It is so creamy and really "glides" over the skin. I have never tried one of their 24/7 Eye Pencils so I am really excited.
*Full Size Product: 1.2g (0.04oz) - Retails: $19.00

2.) ***FULL SIZE***DermStore Lip Quench 8g (0.21oz) Moisture Infused Lip Treatment. It's claim on the packaging is to give "thin, dry lips a fuller, smoother, hydrated appearance". When you squeeze the product out it has a light pink, almost flesh tone color to it, but applies very sheer. It's literally one of the MOST hydrating lip treatments I have ever applied to my lips. It also has this light tropical scent...like pineapples, mango's, and coconuts mixed into one.
*Full Size Product: 0.21oz - Retails $12.00

3.) All-Belle Eyelashes - I have never tried false lashes so I am SUPER excited to try them out. It's a single pair of lashes and glue was provided with each pair. Everything on the packaging (other than the name) is in Japanese or Chinese. And through the MyGlam website, I was not able to find a link or pricing for this item.

4.) The last 2 items are both signature MyGlam brushes. There is an All-Over Eyeshadow Brush and an Eyeliner Brush. If you are subscribed to MyGlam and you received March's bag, then you received the Crease/Shader Brush along with the carrying case. These 2 items could not have come at a better time. With us leaving tonight for the weekend, they will be perfect to add to last months brush and they will all stay clean inside the case they sent last month too!!!

If you guys are not subscribed to MyGlam and are interested, head over to their website: https://myglam.com and sign up! Subscriptions are limited and if they are sold up, opt to sign up for the email notification for when subscriptions are back in stock!

I hope you guys are having a wonderful day! If you have any questions, please let a comment below! Talk to guys real soon =)

Come Visit Me!!!

2012-04-10T23:54:00.000-04:00

There seems to be so many social media websites out there to keep us beauty obsessed in touch with each other.....come follow me:

Twitter: @JacquleneNoel
Instagram: @JacquleneNoel
Trendabl: @JacquleneNoel

I try and make it easy for you guys to find me lol =)

I will also be starting my own YouTube beauty channel and a vlog channel as well. So hopefully when those are up you guys will come visit me there too!

Thanks for reading guys and take care!!!

NuMe 25mm Curling Wand

2012-04-10T23:44:00.002-04:00

First off let me start by saying I feel like a complete @$$ for not sticking to my word....I promised almost a month ago that I was going to start posting more stuff and keeping up with this. Between work and school my schedule just got a bit crazy. I am winding down my first semester back at school since 2005 and just needed to get myself adjusted to all of this again. In a few short weeks I will have a nice 2 week "spring break" and then next semester I will be taking fewer classes which means more time for this and starting my YouTube videos and Vlogs!!!! =)

With that being said....I am excited to post my very first review. I am subscribed to both Birchbox and MyGlam. In the February MyGlam bag we recieved a gift card for $100 off any NuMe hot tool. They had an amazing sale on their curling wands, and then with the gift card from MyGlam, just made this wand a complete STEAL! The retail price of the wand was in the upwards of $225 (I think)? It was marked down on sale for $165 and then with my $100gift card from MyGlam it made the wand $65!!!!

They have 5 different types/measurements of wands. I have the 25mm, which is roughly about a 1 inch barrel size. They have a selection of colors (black, pink, zebra, and I think white). The wand heats up extremely fast, but only has an on/off switch, you are not able to adjust the heat. It has the swivel cord on the end of the wand to help deter from tangling.

It also comes with the heat protectant glove to avoid burning yourself (it may be uncomfortable at first, but you get used to wearing it).

Over all I am very pleased with this wand. It was exactly what I have been looking for to give me the perfect, beachy wave look that regular curling irons and wands couldn't. I have really thick and long hair, so I had to divide my hair into more sections and it took me about 45 minutes to curl all of my hair. It was fast and after the first few curls, I got the hang of using the wand.

I know it seems a bit pricey but I think it's well worth the investment. I also have a higher end straightner and I would never use anything else. It does such an effective job and in less time than a regular straightner, and the same can be said for the NuMe Curling Wand! If you have any additional questions please leave comments and I will be more than happy to answer them for you guys.

Thanks for reading and have a wonderful day =)

NOTD - Fun Neons

2012-04-10T23:40:00.002-04:00

Hey Everyone!

With so many new nail trends for Spring/Summer....I have been changing my polish almost every other day. I have really been liking the bright, neon colors. I think they are so fun and a great way to add a little pop of color to your everyday look.

My most recent combo was China Glaze's Turned Up Turquoise (Neon) and Frostbite.

Both formulas are a little on the thinner side. It took me 3 heavy coats to get the polish fully opaque. One thing I did not know (and this was my first time using this polish) was that the turqouise color dries matte. Had I known it was a matte polish, I probably wouldn't have bought it. But after applying the top coat it gives a nice shine.

(sorry for the fuzzy pics....had a hard time focusing my camera)

What sort of nail trends are you guys loving as the weather warms up? Leave a comment below =)

Thanks for reading guys...have a wonderful day!!!

UPDATE

2012-03-02T10:42:00.000-05:00

Hey Everyone!

As I am sitting here at work it dawned on me that I have been COMPLETELY neglecting this blog. I am actually pretty disappointed in myself because I wanted so badly to stay on top of this and update as much as possible. I've been really busy with work and school and my boyfriend has been on weird shifts at work. By the time I get home from class, I have about 45 minutes to spend with him before he goes to work on 3rd shift and I pass out very shortly after he leaves.

But none the less, I will have A LOT of time on my hands this weekend to get this updated with pictures and some product reviews. I went shopping 2 weeks ago and will be posting my shopping trip. I will also be making a couple videos to be uploaded to my YouTube channel! (Yes, I am FINALLY going to pull my balls out of my purse and get over my fear of the camera =) )

For anyone who has visited this blog, or if you are new, please know that I will be doing a ton of updating this weekend and on a regular basis from now on. I am nearing the end of my semester at school and things are starting to wind down a bit which will allow me more time for blogging and videos!

Thanks for visiting everyone and have a GREAT DAY!!!!

Introducing.....ME!!! =)

2012-01-11T12:13:00.000-05:00

Hello Everyone,

I wanted to take a moment and just introduce myself. My name is Jacqulene and I am obsessed with everything and anything beauty & fashion related. I am a somewhat of a hardcore makeup junkie. I say "somewhat" because I'm not in the stores every other day, or even every week, stalking the shelves for new products. But I LOVE makeup and have quite an extensive collection. I find myself often on YouTube watching reviews and getting ideas for new products to purchase.

For awhile now I have always read the thoughts, opinions, and reviews of others or I have watched others on YouTube. I have my own opinions and reviews on products that I can contribute and help others. I wanted to join and be a part of this community for awhile, just never really thought that I, a single person, would make a ddifference. I find myself checking out new people and their blogs/videos everyday, which is kind of what persuaded me to get this blog going.

This year I have set some pretty big goals for myself (they are big goals for me =) ). One of them being to start and maintain this blog lol. I eventually would love to maybe have my own channel on YouTube with product reviews and tutorials. I love doing my makeup and hair, trying and testing new products, nail polish, skincare and haircare products. I want to at least post twice a week. I have a very busy schedule with work and school, but again want to maintain this!

I just really want to share this passion with others who are just as into this as I am!

Thanks for reading and have a wonderful day! Take care!

Jacqulene Noel