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Facial Wipe Wednesday: L'oreal's Revitalift Cleansing Towelettes

noreply@blogger.com (Horace Michelson) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:56:00 +0000

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When I review a facial wipe, I have been using it for at least 7 days straight. That way I can experiment with different types of makeup and such. That was, until I started using these...I used L'oreal's Revitalift Radiant Smoothing Wet Cleansing Towelettes. They lasted 4 days, that's all.
Here's why; these are so heavily-perfumed that it gives me a headache. A big one! I'm not often sensitive to smells but I totally am with these. And to have that smell around my face and ON my face was not going to last.
How unassuming these look and feel. In fact, the cloth, itself, is soft. But, it only did a so-so job of removing my makeup. In all honesty, it could have been because I didn't work it long enough on my face. I hurried to get it over with.
These are the ingredients, and I have no issues, really, with them. My big thumbs down is all based on the overwhelming perfume smell. The packaging says that it has vitamin C in it. I wish they would have made it smell like oranges then. Sigh.

Have you tried L'oreal's Cleansing Towelettes?

Chick Nail Polish: Raven's Egg

noreply@blogger.com (Horace Michelson) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:56:00 +0000

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Chick Nail Polish is a new-to-me brand. They were gracious enough to help sponsor the last Beauty Bloggers of Central Florida meet up that I attended. And, this is where I acquired this polish. (You can purchase their polish, $9, from their website.)

Before I go any further, I'm saying right now, this is the most vibrant blue polish I now own. It is such a treat to get the same shade that the bottle presents on my nails. This is 'Raven's Egg'....

And, 'Raven's Egg' was a smooth operator too. Just two coats to awesomeness...
That shine is without a top coat!! And Chick Nail Polish stayed in place until I took it off. Sadly, however, this polish stained the heck out of my cuticles and nails. But, since it is a gorgeous blue, I'm willing to put up with it. I just gave my skin extra scrubs.

Can you see how smooth it is? I love this polish because it makes me look skilled at polish application. So easy! Ahh, hypnotic...
I would like to try another shade of Chick Nail Polish to see if all of them are as great as 'Raven's Egg'.

If you have tried Chick Nail Polish, how did you like it? If you are a lover of blue polish, you want this one, right?

This product was given to me for my honest review. These opinions are my own.

Press Release - DR.'s Remedy BCA 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Horace Michelson) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:56:00 +0000

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DR.'s REMEDY® PUTS PINK IN THE SPOTLIGHT THIS OCTOBERGet Gorgeous Tips and Give Back During BCA 2012

Pink is the go-to hue this fall as beauty brands tap into every gradation of the standout shade in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Dr.'s REMEDY® leads the way in the fight for the cause by teaming up with Living Beyond Breast Cancer, whose mission is to empower all women affected by breast cancer to live as long as possible with the best quality of life. The good-for-you ingredients and lack of toxins in Dr.'s REMEDY® Enriched Nail Polish offers a safer, healthier option for nail care, giving you peace of mind. And, during the month of October, Dr.'s REMEDY® is tickled pink to donate 10% of the proceeds from the sales of three pink shades to Living Beyond Breast Cancer, an organization who ensures that women who are newly diagnosed, in treatment, beyond treatment, at high risk or living with metastatic disease are well cared for by providing educational resources and support services relevant to their age at and stage of diagnosis.Made with organic ingredients, vitamins, wheat protein, tea tree oil, lavender, and garlic bulb extract, Dr.'s REMEDY® 100% Paraben free, vegan nail polish is the #1 podiatrist recommended brand. So, polish your nails with pride and show your support in the hopes for a better battle with breast cancer with Dr.'s REMEDY® Enriched Nail Polish, the healthier nail polish choice, in three inspiring shades:HOPEFUL Hot Pink: A Hello Kitty-meets bubble gum shadeNURTURE Nude Pink: A damsel-in-distress, barely there beautifulPURITY Pink: A ballet slipper, sheer hue
Dr.'s REMEDY® Enriched Nail Polish is available for $17 online at www.remedynails.com or by calling 1-877-323-NAIL.

About Dr.'s REMEDY®Dr.'s REMEDY® is a line of doctor-inspired cosmetics that is dedicated to using clean, hypo-allergenic ingredients. The brainchild of two New York-based podiatrists, Dr. Adam Cirlincione and Dr. William Spielfogel, Dr.'s REMEDY® proves quintessentially-perfect for any person looking to better the condition of her skin and nails. Their Enriched Nail Polish is the first-ever nail polish on the market created by doctors and approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association. Made with organic ingredients, vitamins, wheat protein, tea tree oil, lavender, and garlic bulb extract, Dr.'s REMEDY® vegan nail polish is the #1 podiatrist recommended brand. Dr.'s REMEDY® is sold online at www.remedynails.com or by calling 1-877-323-NAIL. About Living Beyond Breast CancerFor twenty years, Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) has been empowering women to live as long as possible with the best quality of life regardless of educational background, social support or financial means. Founded in 1991, LBBC has been committed to providing national educational programs and services that include a website, lbbc.org; a toll-free Survivors' Helpline, (888) 753-LBBC (5222); national conferences; free teleconferences; networking programs; quarterly newsletters; publications for medically underserved women; healthcare-provider trainings; recordings and the Paula A. Seidman Library and Resource Center.

Dr.'s REMEDY BCA Shades 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Horace Michelson) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:56:00 +0000

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Meow, kittens! Today I'd like to share the three Dr's REMEDY Breast Cancer Awareness shades for 2012. They are *PURITY Pink, *NURTURE Nude Pink and *HOPEFUL Hot Pink. For information about these shades you can check out their press release HERE. First up, the pics:
PURITY Pink, three coats, shot indoors.
PURITY Pink, three coats, shot outdoors.
NURTURE Nude Pink, two coats, shot indoors.
NURTURE Nude Pink, two coats, shot outdoors.
HOPEFUL Hot Pink, two coats, shot indoors.
HOPEFUL Hot Pink, two coats, shot outdoors.
NURTURE Nude Pink is a very pale pink. As I stated, I used three coats to get the color shown above. The quality of this polish, as is the case with all the Dr.'s REMEDY polishes I've tried, was quite nice. However, I'm not particularly a fan of nudes so this wasn't my taste. Of course, different strokes for different folks.
PURITY Pink is a bit more pigmented and has a bit of pretty shimmer. I definitely preferred this to NURTURE. Again, nice easy application with a smooth workable formula.
Last up, by far my favorite of the three, HOPEFUL Hot Pink. This vibrant pink cream is much more my style. Great formula, richly pigmented and just a fun look.
When purchased during the month of October, Dr.'s REMEDY will donate 10% of the proceeds from the sales of these three shades to Living Beyond Breast Cancer so please, if these strike your fancy, hurry and purchase them asap so that your purchase can help a great cause.
Dr.'s REMEDY products may be purchased online at www.remedynails.com or by calling 1-877-323-NAIL. If you wish, you may like their facebook page by clicking HERE and follow them on Twitter by clicking HERE.
*Disclosure: Where indicated by an asterisk, the product(s) in this post were provided to me by the company for review. Please click my disclosure tab for further information.

China Glaze - It's a Trap-eze!

noreply@blogger.com (Horace Michelson) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:56:00 +0000

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Today, I'd like to share one of the polishes from China Glaze's "Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away" collection. This one is called *It's a Trap-eze! Each of the following pics features two coats over one coat of base.
Shot outdoors, in sun.
Shot outdoors, in shade.
Shot indoors.
To my eye, It's a Trap-eze can probably best described as multi-colored glitter in varying sizes embedded in a sheer, milky white base. I had a bit of trouble applying it. I found that the glitter applied unevenly and often hung off the edges of my nails. It also dried rather bumpy, as one would probably expect from such a chunky glitter. However, my husband really liked this one on me and with a top coat, it wasn't rough-feeling, just bumpy. It is definitely unique in my collection and if you're a fan of chunky glitters, it would certainly be worth a try.
Be sure to check back for more colors in this collection to be featured soon!
*Disclosure: Where indicated by an asterisk, the product(s) in this post were provided to me by the company for review. Please click my disclosure tab for further information.

This just in: Hard Candy releases photos of all new Spring 2013 products

noreply@blogger.com (Horace Michelson) — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:12:00 +0000

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image source: Hard Candy Facebook page Hard Candy Nail Color in Gummy Green, from the new Candy Sprinkles Collection(retail: $3.97)

image source: Hard Candy Facebook page Hard Candy Nail Color in Jubilee, from the new Crystal Confetti Collection(retail: $3.97)

A huge thanks to reader Lisa for this one! Hard Candy just posted 120 photos of their new Spring 2013 releases on their Facebook page, including bottle shots of all 45 new nail colors. Click right here to see everything!
After you take a look at everything, I'd love to know what you think!
Thanks so much for the heads-up, Lisa!

Spotted: Wet n Wild Limited Edition Spring Forward 8-Pan Eyeshadow Palettes

noreply@blogger.com (Horace Michelson) — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:12:00 +0000

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UPDATE: for close-up pics and swatches of these palettes, please click here.

I owe this entire post to two wonderful readers. Last night on Twitter, cookiedulce5 sent me a tweet asking if I had heard about the new Wet n Wild Spring 2013 limited edition palettes, and she sent me a link to the Wet n Wild website, which contains the following info:

image source: wnwbeauty.comWet n Wild Limited Edition Spring Forward Collection(retail: $4.99 each)
And then just today, reader Fatima spotted the Limited Edition Spring Forward Collection at her local Harmon in New Jersey. Fatima was kind enough to share a pic of the display with us!
Keep reading to see pics of the display...

image credit: Fatima for Nouveau CheapWet n Wild Limited Edition Spring Forward CollectionTop: Growing in the WildBottom: Nude Awakening(retail: $4.49 each at Harmon)
How exiting, right? I haven't received any official info from Wet n Wild about these palettes yet, but I'll be sure to share any info I receive with you the moment I get it.
I think that an interactive sightings map might be in order for this one. Let me know if you'd like to see one and I'll create it ASAP.
Another huge thanks to Fatima and cookiedulce5 for being SO on top of this one. I can't tell you how much I appreciate the info (and pic!).

Just in: Close-up pics & swatches of the new Wet n Wild Limited Edition Spring Forward Palettes

noreply@blogger.com (Horace Michelson) — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:12:00 +0000

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If you missed my earlier post, you can click here for all the details about the new limited edition Spring Forward 8-pan Eyeshadow Palettes from Wet n Wild.
Reader Fatima of Makeupbuzz88, who shared the display pic featured in this post, was also kind enough to share close-up pics of the two palettes, which she purchased at her local Harmon today:
image used with permission from Makeupbuzz88Wet n Wild Limited Edition Spring Foward CollectionColoricon Eyeshadow Palette in Going In The Wild(retail: $4.99)
Keep reading to see the other palette in this collection, and swatches!

image used with permission from Makeupbuzz88Wet n Wild Limited Edition Spring Foward CollectionColoricon Eyeshadow Palette in Nude Awakening(retail: $4.99)

For lots of additional pictures, including swatches, check out Fatima's blog post here!
Thanks so much, Fatima, for allowing me to share these pics here!

HOT drugstore deals starting Sunday (2/24)

noreply@blogger.com (Horace Michelson) — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:12:00 +0000

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I'm starting a new thing here on the blog, where if I can't post the usual drugstore makeup sale round-up on Saturday (which I always strive to do), then I'm going to at least do a quick post letting you know about the can't-miss deals for the week ahead.
Things have been a little crazy at La Casa de Nouveau Cheap this weekend, but I will have the full sale round-up posted by tomorrow (Sunday). In the meantime, here are the best deals of the week (in my humble opinion):
All sales start Sunday, 2/24 and run through Saturday, 3/2:
CVS:
Spend $10 on any Physicians Formula cosmetics get $7 back in Extra Bucks (limit 1, excludes clearance items)
RITE AID:
40% off all Revlon cosmetics and beauty tools40% off Physicians Formula foundation, powder, concealer, blush or bronzersBOGOFREE all NYC cosmetics
WALGREENS:
BOGO1/2OFF all Wet n Wild Fergie cosmetics
Not a sale, but I've heard that the new Walgreens Sample Box (free with your purchase of select beauty products at Walgreens) should be posted on March 1st. So here's your reminder: check this site periodically this week to see when it goes live--these samples boxes sell out quickly!
Please check back tomorrow for my full post--it's the end of the month, so that means we've got a new Walgreens Coupon Book on the way, as well as new Rite Aid Video Values coupons!

The Lipstick League – week of 2.18.12

noreply@blogger.com (Horace Michelson) — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:12:00 +0000

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Lipstick League Question of the Week
What one makeup brush do you consider an absolute staple in your makeup kit?
G's answer: This is going to come as no surprise to long-time readers, but I have to go with $1 e.l.f. eyeshadow brush. Aside from being ridiculously inexpensive, the bristles on this brush are densely-packed, so it picks up color beautifully and it deposits color beautifully as well. It's a great multi-tasker and can be used for all-over application, crease color application as well as for blending. On quick weekend trips out of town, I've often packed just this brush for eyeshadow application and been perfectly happy. I've been using this brush for more than six years now and it never sheds--it's virtually indestructible. I feel like I pick up an extra every time I go to Target, just so I'll never be without it.
Links of the Week

My Beauty Bunny - is in love with Beautisol's Healthy Glow! Enter to Win Beautisol Products!
Nouveau Cheap - Come see why the new Rimmel by Kate Moss Matte Lipsticks DON’T have me humming the Beverly Hills, 90210 theme song (in this case, that’s a good thing!).
Prime Beauty - tries out this fun and fresh spring look with Lancome's In Love Spring 2013 Makeup Collection! Did she achieve her goal?
Phyrra - has found a miracle daytime moisturizer, the Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 40.
Vampy Varnish - Actually found a concealer that doesn’t make her look older in the new NARS Radiant Creamy Concealars out now!
we heart this - polish fanatics; have you seen the new for spring Sheswai Lacquer shade called Dig It? It's a grass green with a touch of grey, and it's ALL kinds of fabulous!
Clumps of Mascara - usually loves Maybelline mascaras, but Maybelline The Rocket ‘VolumExpress was just so so to her.
EauMG - has been fighting the flu all week. Luckily, I have found some comort in this perfume by Bottega Veneta.
Gouldylox Reviews - I asked, you answered. The results of the first ever Gouldylox Best Deep Conditioner (super informal) poll are in!
Lipglossiping - goes all out glitzy and talks about whether we need GOLD in skincare. Is it for fools only?

Guest Post of the Week, as chosen by My Beauty Bunny is Moxie Reviews!
What one brush is a staple in YOUR makeup kit?

I've got a feelin'....

noreply@blogger.com (Horace Michelson) — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 22:08:00 +0000

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This color is from the Wet n Wild Fergie collection, it's called Tonight's Going to be a Good Night, and surprise, I love it. This color is basically the opposite of Sally Hansen Bridal Veil, it's black hex glitter mixed with larger gold hexes in a clear base. Black glitter - go Wet n Wild! ♥

Here it is over an un-named LA Girl's gray cream:

and this is overtop Going Platinum, which is also from the Fergie line. I really like this combo.

Thanks for looking!

You'll never believe this.....

noreply@blogger.com (Horace Michelson) — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 22:08:00 +0000

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I recently had the ultimate haul....yes, are you ready for this? Sit, down, cuz, I scored Gosh at Big Lots.....and not just any Gosh, but THREE bottles of Gosh Holographic!!!! For $2 each. Oh yeah, I hit the polish lottery. Behold:

Now, I had to dig...like really dig through almost 20 tubs of dirty cosmetics to find them, but I looked and it was worth it. I'll be swatching Holographic later this week....and I'll be giving away one of these bottles soon.

I picked up one other Gosh color, it's called Purple Heart. PH is a duochrome that flashes purple/grey to green. This is one coat over black. I did have a hard time capturing the really purple color, but if you check out this bottle shot, that's what you see on the nail.

Thanks for looking!

I'm feeling all Harvest-y

noreply@blogger.com (Horace Michelson) — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 22:08:00 +0000

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Man, I don't know about you, but I'm already all in the Fall mood! I broke out the pumpkin spice candles and I'm about to hit the Franklin Cider Mill on the way to the Renaissance Festival tomorrow morning. The Ren Fest/Cider Mill trip always signals the official start of Fall for me.

Sooo, I need a polish that screams the season, and I chose OPI's Deutsch You Want Me Baby? DYWMB is a bright orange packed full of yellow shimmer, it positively glows.

This photo is a great visual of the yellow shimmer, make sure to enlarge the pick:

Unfortunately, I had a pretty bad nail catastrophe yesterday, I severely broke two nails trying to get a box down from a shelf...and both breaks were on my swatch hand! So I hope you don't mind the one finger swatches for a while.

Thanks for looking!

Color Club Feelin' Groovy is a perfect Halloween green!

noreply@blogger.com (Horace Michelson) — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 22:08:00 +0000

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I was swatching Color Club's Feelin' Groovy the other day and after seeing it on the nail, I thought it was a perfect shade of bright Halloween green! I think it'd be a great color for a Frankenstein themed mani....I'll have to think on that one for a bit and see if I can come up with something fun.

In the meantime, check it out:

You could just add some simple stitches to it (of course you'd probably do a better job that I did! LOL):

or some orange glitter:

Thanks for looking!

I'm your Huckleberry....

noreply@blogger.com (Horace Michelson) — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 22:08:00 +0000

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Today I have some tombstone polish spam. I'm so ready for the Halloween season! The 1st color is #12423 Creepy Pumpkin. CP is a sheer orange base loaded with orange micro glitter. This is one coat over black:Next, we have #11137 Black Magic. BM is a clear base with multi colored thin bar glitter. Just like Creepy Pumpkin, this is one coat over black:This color is also called Black Magic, but it has a different number #12422. This polish is black with multi color super micro glitter.And lastly, we have #11139 Night Glow. NG is a glow in the dark topcoat. This is two coats, and as you can see, it leaves a bit of a haze overtop the base color:Now, I held both the bottle and my nails right up to the light for a decent amount of time, and although the bottle glowed brightly, there was zero glow on the nails.Thanks for looking!

Goldy Buttercupcake Eyes