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I love WnW shadows, they are very pigmented considering how fairly inexpensive they are! One of my all time favorites are their single shadows, and one that I find myself using often is the Coloricon Eyeshadow Single in #254B Lagoon. It is a very pretty pearlescent blue, and depending on how the light hits the shadow it has a fun shimmery/pearly effect to it. This shadow is very versatile because it can be vibrant enough to be used as eyeliner and on the waterline, yet subtle enough to be used as an all over lid color. What I love about it is that it is very pigmented; yet the color is very build-able which means it is not too overpowering. The shadow is easily blend-able, and can be easily applied with any tools that you use, whether it is a small applicator, a brush, or even your fingers! I’ve noticed that whether using a primer or not, the shadow does last a fairly long time without any creasing or fading. PROS: Easily blend-able Pigmented Long lasting No creasing Build-able & versatile CONS: None This product retails for about $2.00, for a .06oz container. It can be purchased at most drugstores such as Walmart, CVS, K-Mart, Rite Aid, Ulta, and more
June 2, 2014
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The three scents I have are Lemon Mint Leaf (Foaming), Sweet Tangerines (Deep Cleansing), and Garden Strawberries (Foaming), and all three smell so amazingly refreshing! What I love about them is that they are actually moisturizing because they create a rich and creamy lather, and the deep cleansing ones actually have beads for a gentle exfoliation. These new soaps now have ultra-moisturizing Aloe & Vitamin E, which is why they leave my hands feeling super soft and conditioned. I highly recommend these new soaps,
June 2, 2014
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Lately I've been loving the Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Eyeliner Trio so today I wanted to share with you swatches and my quick review. This set retails for $11.99 and it comes with 3 full sized eyeliners, the set I have is in "Nude Eyes" which has 3 neutral liners: Natural (Champagne), Playful (Pewter) and Dramatic (Black). Physicians Formula claims that this is the perfect set of three eyeliners to create a Nude look for any eye color and I agree 100%! Physicians Formula also has a "Smokey Eyes" set and a "Bright Eyes" set as well. I purchased my set from Ulta when they had a major discount so I paid almost half that price, regardless 3 full sized liners for $12 is a major steal! The liners apply smoothly and without any effort at all, whether you apply it on the lids or waterline, they are amazing and don't tug or hurt at all unlike many other liners out there. They do claim to have a 24 hour wear, I personally have not tested out that theory because that is way too long to wear makeup, but these did last for an average work day of about 9-10 hours...which is pretty amazing! They do take about a minute to set, but soon after they are smudge proof, don't smear, don't cause raccoon eyes, and they appear to be waterproof because they do don't wash off with just water. Also, don't let the name fool you ("Shimmer") these are not matte, but rather frost, and they don't have any glitter or major shimmer which is a bonus because personally for an everyday look I do not want sparkles on my liner! Overall the Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Eyeliner Trio in Nude Eyes is amazing and I love all three liners that come in the set! I would highly recommend this set to anyone out there who is looking for affordable eyeliners that are long lasting, that apply easily and that are smudge proof!
June 2, 2014
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The deodorant is amazing, not only does it feel good under the armpits, it actually keeps my armpits dry all day long, even in the hottest days (80 degree weather this Spring so far) it has keep the sweating to a minimal amount plus no funky odors either! I also love that it doesn't stain my clothes unlike so many other deodorants I've tried! The best part is the scent, it smells so unbelievable it's a bit hard to describe. The best way to explain it is very subtle and has a sweet rose smell, it's definitely floral but has a sweet almost like a Hawaiian scent as well.
June 2, 2014
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This has been around for a little while, it's the only color I have of the collection but I want to buy them all! #230 is on the deep peach/nude color and I wish they offered more variations of nudes because the other colors are brighter. It applies so smoothly, feels so soft on the lips, and surprisingly it is hydrating compared to other matte lip products. It has a little bit of minty taste & feel which could be why it feels great and hydrating on the lips!
June 2, 2014
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This product for me is a classic, it's been around for a while and I love the classic look too of the packaging. This is the lightest of my favorites almost like a light salmon/peach, and because it is matte it is not as hydrating as some of the others but it feels super lightweight almost like there's nothing on your lips (which I love). It is pretty long lasting as well, but does require touch-ups a few hours after application.
June 2, 2014
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This product I believe is fairly new to the drugstore market, but for the time that I've had it I've loved wearing it literally everywhere I go. #25 is a deep nude however anyone of any color can pull it off! It applies smoothly on the lips, it is also very moisturizing, and it has a very nice sweet scent which I love. I love how this lipstick looks on my lips, not shiny but not matte either, right in between. In terms of 14 hours...well I haven't worn it that long but it does last pretty much a whole work day (over 7 hours) which is pretty amazing!
June 2, 2014
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Coastal Scents Hot Pot Shadows
Shadows are amazing, want a good deal and vibrant colors? Buy the Creative Me Palette with 12 hot pots!
If you're very close to purchasing the $49 Urban Decay Electric Palette I would suggest holding off and trying the Coastal Scents Creative Me 1 Palette which is only $14.95. The Creative Me 1 Palette consists of 12 very bright colored shadows, ranging from yellows, greens, blues, and purples. I wont call this an exact dupe of the Urban Decay Electric Palette but if you're in the market for bright shadows this could be a great alternative. Some of you may think these are way too bright but there are so many beautiful ways you can wear very bright shadows. You can do bright eyeliners with these shadows, on the bottom lash line, on the inner corner, all of which can add a fun yet subtle look to your eye-makeup! I personally do not wear these alone as just shadows except during a fun party or occasion like Halloween, just because they are so bright and not quite appropriate for my every day job (but on the weekends or when I'm having fun I'm all about these babies!!) All the colors are very pigmented and the swatches below are literally from one swipe of product. In terms of longevity, these shadows do last all day including their vibrancy, as long as you use a primer, which I recommend anyways with any shadows. Some of the colors are a little bit powdery but that is the results of such high pigmentation. They are easy to work with, easy to blend, easy to apply, I truly do like this palette and it is pretty fun to play with! This palette is already a pretty awesome deal at only $14.95 because if you purchase each shadow individually (which each retails for $1.95) you would spend over $23 just on the shadows alone. I purchased this palette when it was on sale for $9.95 which is amazing, just keep checking their site for deals like this!
June 2, 2014
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Maybelline New York Eye Studio Color Tattoo 24HR Cream Gel Shadow
Love to wear it alone or as a base!
I recently purchased my first ever Maybelline 24 hr Color Tattoo Cream Gel Eyeshadow and I am simply impressed and bummed out that I didn't give these a try years ago! The shade I have is #35 Tough As Taupe, and it is a beautiful gray color, which can be build-able to a deeper gray. Maybelline does classify these color tattoos as cream gel shadows but the consistency is a lot thicker than any cream or gel shadows that I own. I actually prefer the thickness of these shadows because I find that it allows powdered shadows to stick on better for a deeper and long lasting color intensity. I do wear these color tattoos alone but do prefer to top them off with powdered shadows, to increase the longevity of the wear. I find that when I wear the color tattoos alone, it begins to crease after about 8 hours, but if I use these as sort of like a base or primer and top it off with powdered shadows then it pretty much lasts over 12 hours without creasing. FYI, I have not tested these out for 24 hours...I mean really who wears makeup for 24 hours? Nonetheless, I do love this product and love how it looks alone and even as a base. As seen below in the swatches, the eyeshadow is intensified when applied over the color tattoo. I do apply the color tattoos with my fingers because I feel like I can control the amount of product I apply a lot better, and to me it applies more evenly and smoother with my fingers. Also, the finish seems to be matte, but a little bit of sheen can be seen depending on the lighting, which I love and it is why I picked this particular color up, since most of their other ones are metallic. Currently on the Maybelline website, they have 10 total colors, I know in the past they've had limited edition ones, and who knows maybe in the near future they will come out with more! These generally retail for around $6.99, I purchased mine from Ulta when they had their 40% off sale, so I got this baby for a super affordable price! Currently these color tattoos are Buy One Get One 50% off at Ulta so if you're interested I suggest you check out the sale!
June 2, 2014
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About a month ago I visited my local Bath and Body Works and purchased their Aromatherapy SLEEP Body Lotion in Lavender Vanilla. It was the very first time I purchased anything from their Aromatherapy line, simply because they are priced a little bit higher than their regular BBW products. Nonetheless this particular lotion intrigued me because of it's description: "RELAX BEFORE SLEEP - Lavender Essential Oil and Vanilla Absolute help cal feelings of stress so you can sleep better." I've been having trouble sleeping for a while now, so when I saw this at BBW I thought to myself no way this will work. I stood there reading the description, smelling it, honestly debating for over 10 minutes whether I wanted to purchase it. The hesitation was the price tag because it is $13.00, and funny enough my hubby convinced me to buy it and give it a try (I honestly think he was tired of waiting for me), so I did purchase it full price with no discounts. I've been using this product for about a month and I can honestly say it was the best $13 bucks I've ever spent! I'm not saying that this is a miracle cure for sleeping disorders, but for me this has helped me sleep better at night! The main ingredient in this lotion is Lavender Essential Oil, lavender seeds and flowers actually help with sleep and relaxation, and that is exactly how this lotion makes me feel -- very relaxed. I apply it after taking my nightly shower, all over my body, and lay in bed reading a book, I feel very relaxed which allows me to sleep easier, quicker, and a lot better than before! The lotion is very creamy and hydrates my skin, it dries very quickly which is great because I can easily and quickly slip into my pajamas and lay in bed! My skin feels super soft immediately after each use and in the mornings as well, and the scent is amazing and unbelievable! It is strong enough to last a few hours yet subtle enough where it wont irritate scent-sensitive people. I would highly recommend the Bath and Body Works Aromatherapy Body Lotion SLEEP Lavender Vanilla not only for those who have problems sleeping at night, but for anyone looking for a hydrating lotion that will relax your body yet smell amazing as well! To check out the product please visit the BBW site, and remember BBW always has some sort of amazing deal so be on the look out for deals and coupons on their website!
June 2, 2014
