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Review: Personal Microderm System

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:48:00 +0000

Want smoother, overall improved skin? Of course! Well, I was recently contacted by SkinCareRx.com to try & review their home microdermabrasion system that they have available on their website.

What is the home microdermabrasion system? Well, basically, as you can see in the photo, it is a small cylindrical machine with several exfoliating disc inserts. The blue discs have a finer grit, good for more sensitive skin. Whereas the green have a rougher grit. I used the blue.

The machine itself, besides rotating the discs, also creates a bit of suction. It gently lifts the skin closer to the exfoliating disc, so it can do a thorough job.

There is a danger here. You need to keep the machine moving & not stay in one place for too long. Otherwise you risk penetrating to deep (I accidentally did this & got a couple red marks. I'm clumsy. :-( ). However, this machine does come w/both paper instructions & an instructional DVD (Yes, I did watch it. Attentively.). So, if you're not clumsy like me, you should be ok, lol.

In spite of my clumsiness, my results overall were actually pretty good! I don't see a sign of dryness on my face & my face feels smoother than it has in a long time!

Overall, I do recommend it. You just need to be really careful. Clutzy people like me? Even more so! Lol.

This product was sent to me by a representative of the company to review. I did not pay for this product. This in no way affects my opinions of the product.

Weekend Trip Makeup

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 04:08:00 +0000

As requested by ChinaFierce, I show what makeup I take w/me for a weekend trip.

Everyday Neutral Look

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:23:00 +0000

Here's a nice everyday neutral look that you can wear to work or school. Pardon my straps, my top kept slipping. Grr!

Music by Wesley Avery & Kevin Macleod.

Summer Makeup: Help I'm Melting!

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:56:00 +0000

A makeup look that will stand up a bit better to the Summer heat.

What's In My Purse? - Revisited

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:47:00 +0000

I decided to do an updated "What's In My Purse?" video & I explain why in this video.

New Use for an Old Brush #2

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 02:54:00 +0000

I discovered a new use for another one of my brushes. Watch this video to discover what it is!

Review: Palladio Herbal Eyeshadow Primer

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 03:29:00 +0000

Can this primer take the "heat" or does it need to "get out of the kitchen"? Lol! Find out in this review! Sorry if I seem bored out of my wits, lol. I was actually just really tired.

Ooo, btw, I just discovered I have 400 YT subbies! To all of you who subscribe, thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU! You've no idea how much this means to me! MUAH!

Request: CS Matte Browns

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 01:13:00 +0000

A matte brown look using Coastal Scents Mattes/Satins palette was requested by YT user Lautnergirl0425 & this is what I came up with. Hope you like it!

New N.Y.C. Products!

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:17:00 +0000

Ah, new product releases! As you can see, N.Y.C. has several new products. In particular, I'm eyeballing the lip & eye products & some of the 24 nailcolor shades.

Although, I admit, I'm not much of a nail girl. Mainly because I lack technique & coordination. My nails always wind up becoming a hot mess before I'm even finished, so most of the time I don't bother.

However, that doesn't mean I don't find new nail shades exciting. On the contrary, I do! I haven't really tried that many N.Y.C. products, but I do like their liquid lipshines very much, & my Sister uses their long-wearing lip color & likes it.

What do you guys think of N.Y.C.? Do you have a certain N.Y.C. product that you love? Do tell! :)

Big Sally Beauty Haul

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:21:00 +0000

I got several things at Sally's today!

Mini Burke's Outlet Haul

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 05:31:00 +0000

A haul of just 3 makeup items & a blouse. Let me know what you think! :)

New NYX Products!

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 02:10:00 +0000

There's nothing like the thrill of new Product releases! Especially from a brand with a proven track record of quality products at an affordable price like NYX.

They got quite a bunch of new offerings, plus new colors for some of their current offerings. Some of the new stuff doesn't intrigue, but some does.

What I find exciting are the new color selections available for their eyeshadows, jumbo eye pencils, & tinted lip spas. What do you guys think? Interested? Bored? Let me know in the comments! :)

Brightened Eyes

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Sun, 23 May 2010 04:02:00 +0000

This is the look I wore in CG Amazemint Wetslicks Review. Since youtube users papercandles & pinkfairygrl1029 liked it so much, I figured I'd reproduce it in this video.

Review: CG Amazemint Wetslicks

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Wed, 19 May 2010 19:33:00 +0000

I got 2 of these glosses the other day at Walmart, so I wanted to share my thoughts/impressions on this product.

Burgundy & Lilac Shimmer

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Mon, 17 May 2010 04:16:00 +0000

I do a look w/burgundy & shimmery lilac shadows & plum lips.

Collective Haul 5-9-10

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Fri, 14 May 2010 17:52:00 +0000

Stuff I got at my local Dollar Tree & my local Walmart.

Taupe Shimmer

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Tue, 11 May 2010 21:47:00 +0000

Shimmery Taupe Look using the following products:

Maybelline Expert Wear e/s in Silken Taupe
Physician's Formula RetroGlow Illuminating e/s in Timeless Taupe
Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara
NYX Blush in Taupe (for contour)
HARD CANDY Blush in Living Doll
Burt's Bee's Lip Shimmer in Caramel

Cosmetíque Giveaway Winner

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Sat, 08 May 2010 20:19:00 +0000

Cosmetíque & DivaShop had partnered together recently to give my readers a chance to win some cool makeup items!

This makeup set includes a small eye shadow palette, a duo blush, and a double-ended lipstick.

Well, we now have a winner. Congratulations to Nicole Torres, I hope you enjoy your prize!

Contest Giveaway Package & Review Package are both provided by Cosmetíque. I did not pay for either. This in no way effects my opinion of these products. For more info, please see my disclosure page.

Fruit Pigmented Cosmetics?

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:26:00 +0000

I've just learned about a fairly new company (100% Pure) that uses fruit & vegetable pigments to color their makeup. How cool is that! It looks like most of their single-item products range around $13, whereas palettes are more.

Their site makes the following statement: "The first and only cosmetics colored from antioxidant rich fruit and vegetable pigments. While other color cosmetics are colored with either synthetic dyes or minerals, only 100% Pure color cosmetics are colored with fruit & vegetable pigments (patents pending)! All the antioxidants and vitamins in fruits are in the actual color, so you will be applying all the healthy nutrients of the fruits directly on your skin!"

Their lip butter got a rave review on megsmakeup.com. Have any of you, my readers, tried any of their products? Sound off in the comments!

Review: Cosmetíque Products

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:40:00 +0000

These are the products that the winner will receive in the Cosmetíque giveaway.

Golden Champagne & Bronze Look

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:27:00 +0000

I do a look w/Revlon's champagne eyeglide & a bronze eyeshadow. Sorry the sound is out of sync, it wasn't when I uploaded it. I wonder how that happened?

Cosmetíque Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:57:00 +0000

Cosmetíque & DivaShop have partnered together to give my readers a chance to win some cool makeup items! (I will also be receiving these same items to review later. Thanks Cosmetíque!)

This makeup set includes a small eye shadow palette, a duo blush, and a double-ended lipstick (sounds interesting!). To enter, just click on the big ENTER link below & I will also include a link in the sidebar for easy access. The contest ends 5/04/10.

ENTER!

NYX Sale!

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:18:00 +0000

Hi everyone! I got an email from NYX in my inbox & it looks like they're going to have a major sale. Items will be up to 80% off! I just thought I'd let everyone know in case some aren't subscribed to their e-newsletter (btw, you should subscribe :) ). They will only have 1,000 pieces of each item available & it's first come, first served. Have fun shopping!

New From L.A. Girl

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:15:00 +0000

L.A. Girl has added several new products to their lineup. Among them are their Mark My Eyes & Fineliner liquid liners (Fineliner looks more interesting to me), a new matte nail polish (I prefer gloss & shimmer, but evidently this is trendy right now), and some creme lipsticks.

I'm more interested in the liners & the lipsticks personally. What do you, my readers, think of these new products? Love 'em? Hate 'em? Curious, but haven't tried 'em yet? Let me know in the comments! :)

Weekend Beauty Read

noreply@blogger.com (DivaShop) — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 23:46:00 +0000

Hello Ladies! Grab a cup o' coffee/chai (or whatever poison you like, lol), have a seat & enjoy some posts by these fabulous beauty bloggers!

Looking for that perfect Prom hairdo StyleBell shows you how to get the latest runway updo.

As part of the best affordable cosmetics series, Beauty and Fashion Tech covers the best drugstore eye shadow.

Beauty Junkie in SF finds a beautiful and luxurious primer that also protects you from the sun in Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer.

Girl Gloss loves the new MAC Lip Stain Markers.

Phyrra raves about Too Faced Lava Gloss.

Do you fry your hair with flat irons? The Makeup Blogger, Keratin Complex Smoothing Therepy Thermo Shine

Raging Rouge just finished gawking at Benefit's Buns!

The Shades Of U is having a MAC Give Me Liberty of London Giveaway For Twitter Followers! Enter for a chance to win!

The Makeup Divas reviews MAC Art Supplies and Prep For Colour Collections and provides color swatches and an inspirational look.