Jordana Made In USA Giveaway
Jordana is having a giveaway for the entire month of July on Facebook. It features their best Made In USA products!
Jordana Made In USA Giveaway
When on Facebook, these details apply:
1. Enter by clicking the Made in USA icon, which is directly below our cover image. Unfortunately, most phone apps will not show the giveaway icon. Be sure to follow the directions and fill out the form with your full name and shipping information. One entry is valid for the entire duration of the giveaway and entering more than once will not increase your chances of winning.
2. Monday through Friday, July 2nd (Monday) to July 31st, we will announce the item(s) we are giving away for that day via a Facebook post.
3. The winner(s) for that day will be chosen at random from all entries. We will notify the winner(s) of that day at 4:30 pm PST.
This giveaway is open to residents of the United States only. You must be 18 years or older to win.
Good luck to all that enters!
Milani Hipster Plum
Hey guys! It’s Thursday, almost the weekend! I’m looking forward to it since I got in the shades I ordered from Butter London with their 30% F&F code. They extended the sale until the end of this month! The torture! I almost placed another order last night and ended up clearing out my entire cart – crazy! Just when I thought the madness and temptation is over, I get an email saying that they’re extending the F&F! Haha! Moving on, today’s post is on one of the new shades Milani released this year. Here’s Milani Hipster Plum.
Milani Hipster Plum
I’m not happy how these pictures turned out, but I have too many others to go through that I just let this one go. At the very least, it’s color accurate. Hipster Plum is an eggplant purple creme shade. Formula is decent and is quite pigmented. Shown is 2 thin coats with no top coat.
Milani Hipster Plum (in shade)
Milani Hipster Plum (direct sunlight)
Milani Hipster Plum (close-up)
This shade should now be available in retail stores where Milani is sold. Otherwise, try nabbing it online on their website.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Curtain Call: Wild Cactus Soaps Soy Whipped Body Butter
The frustrating part about finding a really good bath and body product is that half the time the company goes out of business or the product gets discontinued. Some of you may know that I’ve dabbled in soapmaking and I’ve come in contact with lots of homemade soapmakers as well as those that branch into bath and body stuff such as body butters, lotions and bath bombs. Today’s Curtain Call post is on a product from a company that I can no longer trace if it has just changed names or what.
I’m not sure how much product is held in this screw top lid container, but it lasted me through a whole winter. Winters in Oklahoma are relatively short, but it still doesn’t exempt me from suffering dry winter skin. I had this in my stash and decided to give it a shot. The front text reads ““Dutch Chocolate” and a little to the left side reads “Smooth over clean dry skin. Re-apply as needed. Avoid contact with eyes.” while the right side states “Soy wax, cocoa butter, fractionated coconut oil, apricot kernel oil & fragrance”.
Wild Cactus Soaps Soy Whipped Body Butter
Verdict? I like it! It provides a lot of moisture and you can tell that the body butter is just so rich when held in between your fingers. It starts to soften and melt with your body temperature, making it very easy to glide and apply over skin. It can feel heavy during the summer, so I definitely consider this a heavy-duty winter body butter. While it can feel a little heavy to some even for winter, it’s not that greasy at all. My skin absorbed this quickly and I didn’t have a problem with dry skin throughout winter. The scent is of light chocolate and very pleasant. I wish I could track down whether the company still exists and had just changed names so that I can keep getting this for my winter to-go moisturizer. But unfortunately for me, I’ll have to find something else for this coming winter.
Zoya Surf Swatches
I loved this entire collection based on the press release and man…..it did not disappoint in person! Here are the swatches in the order listed in the press release.
First up is Carly.
Zoya Carly
Carly is described on their site as the following: “Very rich, bold, red-toned dark purple with iridescent red and silver metallic shimmer and a dense foil finish. The bold color and sparkling foil finish make Carly like gift wrap for your nails.” This shade went on very smoothly on my nails. It’s pretty opaque and dried really fast. Shown is one coat with no top coat.
Zoya Carly (in shade)
Zoya Carly (direct sunlight)
Zoya Carly (close-up)
Next is my favorite in this set, Kimber.
Zoya Kimber
Kimber is described on their site as the following: “Rich, bright and saturated medium magenta pink with strong gold metallic shimmer and a foil-like finish. A huge hit of color and a shot of shiny gold metal make this polish look electric.” This shade went on very smoothly on my nails as well. It’s very opaque and dried really fast. Shown is one coat with no top coat.
Zoya Kimber (in shade)
Zoya Kimber (direct sunlight)
Zoya Kimber (close-up)
Next up is a shade called Rory.
Zoya Rory
Rory is described on their site as the following: “Medium mauve pink with lilac tones, gold and silver reflective metallic shimmer accents, and a foil-like finish. The gentle color of this polish gives the foil finish a softened appearance.” Formula for this is beautiful. It’s very opaque as well and dried really fast. Shown is one coat with no top coat.
Zoya Rory (in shade)
Zoya Rory (direct sunlight)
Zoya Rory (close-up)
Then we have one that bears a unique name to me, Myrta.
Zoya Myrta
Myrta is described on their site as the following: “Warm medium orange coral with red undertone, gold and silver metallic shimmer, and a foil-like finish. The coral color of Myrta is soft, but the foil finish gives it added warmth and glow.” This shade is the least opaque in this set. It still applied nicely on my nails and dried really fast. Shown is 2 thin coats with no top coat.
Zoya Myrta (in shade)
Zoya Myrta (direct sunlight)
Zoya Myrta (close-up)
Moving on, we have Meg.
Zoya Meg
Meg is described on their site as the following: “Light yellow-toned mermaid green with heavy gold and silver metallic shimmer and a sparkling foil finish. A light and fresh looking green with added sparkle and shine.” This shade is not as opaque as the other shades in this set, but it’s not as sheer as Myrta. It’s a cross between the other shades and Myrta in terms of opacity. Formula is decent and it dried really fast. Shown is 2 thin coats with no top coat.
Zoya Meg (in shade)
Zoya Meg (direct sunlight)
Zoya Meg (close-up)
Lastly, we have Zuza.
Zoya Zuza
Zuza is described on their site as the following: “Deep, saturated, oceanic turquoise with gold and silver metallic shimmer and a foil-like finish. A beachy, colorful, foil-like shade with the perfect balance between blue and green.” This shade is simply stunning. Definitely one of my favorites in this collection. It is very opaque and dried really fast. Shown is one coat with no top coat.
Zoya Zuza (in shade)
Zoya Zuza (direct sunlight)
Zoya Zuza (close-up)
I loved their summer collections last year, especially the one with the same type of finish as these (Sunshine Collection). I described the shimmery finish as something of a foil metallic really. The one that surprised me the most is Zuza. So stunning and pigmented. But then again, they all are.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
China Glaze On Safari Collection
UNTAMED COLOUR AWAITS YOU
China Glaze® Introduces 12 New Crèmes and Glitters for Fall 2012
Los Angeles, CA – (June2012): China Glaze® nail lacquer invites you to take an exotic expedition with its Fall 2012 collection, On Safari. Be captivated by the earthy tones, rich plums and celestial sparkles that make up this adventurous assortment of polishes.
The China Glaze® On Safari features 10 rich crèmes and 2 glitters including:
China Glaze Kalahari Kiss
Light sand brown
China Glaze I’m Not Lion
Glistening gold and multi-color glitter
China Glaze Call of the Wild
Beautiful chocolate brown-dark cherry blend
China Glaze Adventure Red-y
Vivid red
China Glaze Desert Sun
Delicious caramel
China Glaze I Herd That
Brilliant copper glitter
China Glaze Man Hunt
Bold cobalt blue
China Glaze Exotic Encounters
Lush green crème with blue undertones
China Glaze Elephant Walk
Cool graphite grey
China Glaze Jungle Queen
Smoky violet
China Glaze Purr-fect Plum
Bold burgundy
China Glaze Prey Tell
Daringly dark red
On Safari is also available in:
China Glaze “Native” Collection
6-piece “Native” Collection: Man Hunt, Exotic Encounters, Elephant Walk, Jungle Queen, Purr-fect Plum and Prey Tell
China Glaze “Tourist” Collection
6-piece “Tourist” Collection: Kalahari Kiss, I’m Not Lion, Call of the Wild, Adventure Red-y, Desert Sun and I Herd That
China Glaze On Safari Collection
12-piece counter display
The China Glaze® On Safari collection will be available at fine salons and beauty supply stores nationwide in July 2012. Individual polishes retail for $7 MSRP; the 6-piece sets retail for $42 MSRP.
China Glaze is free of DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde. China Glaze nail lacquers are available through salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide. For more information, visit: www.chinaglaze.com or follow China Glaze on Facebook and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ChinaGlaze
No-Miss Hutchinson Hunter
This shade is the first shade that caught my eye. Not based on the color, but the name. It makes me think of someone dear to my life at the moment. Here’s No-Miss Hutchinson Hunter.
No-Miss Hutchinson Hunter
Hutchinson Hunter is a deep green shimmer. It’s painfully beautiful and quickly shot up the list as one of my favorite green polishes ever. Formula is good, just like all the other shades from the brand I’ve tried. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
No-Miss Hutchinson Hunter (in shade)
No-Miss Hutchinson Hunter (direct sunlight)
No-Miss Hutchinson Hunter (close-up)
No-Miss products can be purchased on their website and various retail locations that carry the brand.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Sally Hansen Glass Slipper
It’s Thursday! One more day ’til the weekend. I’m actually very excited for the weekend this time. I’ve had a new role to play at my job and it’s going pretty good. It’s just been very busy on top of that too. I’ve also been stressed out a little bit with my dreams lately. When I say dreams, what I really mean are nightmares. I get the kind that really shakes you to the core and tug at your emotions once in a while, but it’s been every other day lately. Today’s shade brings a smile to my face amidst all the craziness in my life lately. Here’s Sally Hansen Glass Slipper.
Sally Hansen Glass Slipper
Glass Slipper isn’t a shade that’s really new to us nail polish lovers. However, this type of finish isn’t exactly readily available to all cause they are produced in limited quantities and typically sell out…..until now that is. The flakies in this aren’t the type that are tinted, where it changes color when layered over other shades and such. But it’s still very nice. This is the same as Princess Cut except that it’s in a clear base as opposed to the slightly pink-tinted base. Formula is decent. Shown is one coat with no top coat.
Sally Hansen Glass Slipper (in shade)
Sally Hansen Glass Slipper (direct sunlight)
Sally Hansen Glass Slipper (close-up)
This should be available generally wherever Sally Hansen is retailed.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Milani Morning Coffee
Middle of the week and just chugging along. Short and sweet – here’s Milani Morning Coffee.
Milani Morning Coffee
Not a huge coffee drinker here…..just the cold ones once in a while. Morning Coffee is a pretty reddish-brown creme with a shiny finish. Formula is very rich, creamy and smooth. It glided onto my nails beautifully. Shown is 2 thin coats with no top coat.
Milani Morning Coffee (in shade)
Milani Morning Coffee (direct sunlight)
Milani Morning Coffee (close-up)
This shade should now be available in retail stores where Milani is sold. Otherwise, try nabbing it online on their website.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Sally Hansen Save The Date
Hey guys! Hope y’all are having a good week so far. I heard back from a friend of mine that I’ve been thinking about for a while and my boss friend Pobe just left for a conference or training, but I saw him before he left and gave him a hug. 
I like to watch out for my people in general. This week is flying by pretty fast for me! Today’s post is on a shade that’s part of Sally Hansen’s Diamond Strength line. Here’s Sally Hansen Save The Date.
Sally Hansen Save The Date
Save The Date is a stunning burgundy shimmer with a hint of purplish magenta or something like that. I initially thought it’s a little bit too dark for my taste, but this quickly changed when I put it on my nails. Wow. That’s all I gotta say. Formula is good and gave me no problems during application. Shown is 2 thin coats with no top coat.
Sally Hansen Save The Date (in shade)
Sally Hansen Save The Date (direct sunlight)
Sally Hansen Save The Date (close-up)
This should be available generally wherever Sally Hansen is retailed.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Zoya Beach Swatches
I was a bit on the fence about this collection based on the press release because I felt that last year’s Summertime Collection was pretty darn good even when I thought there were a bit too many reds and purples. I thought maybe a yellow in there could’ve made the variety more even, but this year’s collection isn’t too far off from having the same issue as last year’s. Still, I have to give it to Zoya for doing alright with these 6 shades.
First up is Reagan.
Zoya Reagan
Reagan is described on their site as the following: “A deep, cool fuchsia pink with subtle blue undertone and an opaque cream finish. Reagan packs a lot of color without being excessively bright and is soft but not overly muted.” This shade went on very smoothly on my nails. It’s pretty opaque and dried really fast. Shown is one coat with no top coat.
Zoya Reagan (in shade)
Zoya Reagan (direct sunlight)
Zoya Reagan (close-up)
Next up is Lara.
Zoya Lara
Lara is described on their site as the following: “Medium magenta-rose pink with subtle yellow undertone and a soft cream finish. A soft shade, but with a candy-like pop of color to ensure that it doesn’t look flat.” This shade went on very smoothly on my nails as well. It’s quite opaque, but not a one coater for sure. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
Zoya Lara (in shade)
Zoya Lara (direct sunlight)
Zoya Lara (close-up)
Another pink one is up next called Shelby.
Zoya Shelby
Shelby is described on their site as the following: “Soft but colorful cherry blossom pink with an opaque cream finish. A light girly pink with enough tint to keep it from looking pastel or washed out.” Formula for this is similar to Lara. It’s quite opaque as well, but just like Lara….not a one coater. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
Zoya Shelby (in shade)
Zoya Shelby (direct sunlight)
Zoya Shelby (close-up)
The brightest one in this group, here’s Arizona.
Zoya Arizona
Arizona is described on their site as the following: “Softened bright citrus orange with a muted cream finish. This orange is bright but also very soft, giving it a fun, orange sherbet-like look on the nails.” I love this orange! It’s bright and fun. This shade is the least opaque in this set. It still applied nicely on my nails though. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
Zoya Arizona (in shade)
Zoya Arizona (direct sunlight)
Zoya Arizona (close-up)
Moving on, the lone shimmer called Tracie.
Zoya Tracie
Tracie is described on their site as the following: “Faded, yellow-toned pistachio green with delicate silvery shimmer for a frosted pearl finish. Great for a fresh-looking twist on vintage avocado green.” I was actually hoping that this would be a creme as well. I didn’t like it as much as a shimmery shade. Formula is good and it dried really fast. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
Zoya Tracie (in shade)
Zoya Tracie (direct sunlight)
Zoya Tracie (close-up)
Lastly, we have Wednesday.
Zoya Zuza
Wednesday is described on their site as the following: “Faded dirty medium turquoise with green undertone and an opaque cream finish. A very stylish shade with a funky yet easy to wear vintage look.” I surprisingly like this shade more than I thought I would. Definitely one of my favorites in this collection. It is pretty opaque and dried really fast. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
Zoya Wednesday (in shade)
Zoya Wednesday (direct sunlight)
Zoya Wednesday (close-up)
I like their formula and while I think they could’ve swapped out a red for a yellow, it’s still a great collection. Compared to last year’s collection though, it’s different and doesn’t even come close to the beauty and pigmentation.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Curtain Call: John Frieda Frizz-Ease Smooth Start Shampoo
Hey guys! Today’s Curtain Call post is on a product I came upon by pure chance. There were a bunch of these marked down on sale at Walmart once and I figured why not give it a shot? I wish I picked up a couple more of these for my co-worker friends to try being that this is supposed to help with frizz and I have pretty much pin straight long hair.
At 10 fl oz / 295 ml, this retails for $6.49 at CVS and is similarly priced at various retail and drugstores. It goes on sale from time to time (it’s $4.87 right now at CVS!) and combined with coupons from your weekly Sunday paper or through tearpads in the store, this can essentially comes close to being free. The whole tube lasted me for a little over 2 months. Remember, I have long hair that goes down my back. The front text reads “REPAIRING FOR DAMAGED HAIR” and “MENDS & BLOCKS FRIZZ FOR EASY STYLING”. The back of the tube reads the following:
“100% flawless, frizz-free hair,
from start to finish.*
This shampoo starts blocking frizz in the shower for easy styling. With our Frizz-Mending Complex, it smoothes strands, repairs by helping to seal split ends and restores hair’s natural defense against frizz. Leaves distressed tresses soft, shiny and highly manageable. Safe for color-treated hair.
HOW TO: Apply to wet hair, lather, rinse well. Use with FRIZZ-EASE® Smooth Start® Repairing Conditioner and FRIZZ-EASE® Hair Serum® for best results.”
John Frieda Frizz-Ease Smooth Start Shampoo
Verdict? Not bad. While it functions well as a regular shampoo, it’s not the best I’ve tried ever. It cleanses my hair well, but I can’t verify the claim that it helps with frizz. The scent is pleasant like that of a regular shampoo really. If it goes on sale or clearance for a good price, I’ll pick up a couple more just cause it’s a good buy.
This product can easily be purchased in various retail and drugstores such as Walmart, Target, ULTA, CVS, and Walgreens. It is also available online at various websites that carry beauty and personal care products.
Milani Glitzy Glamour Gloss
Hola! Happy Friday y’all! Today’s post is on something I’ve been using for the past few days now. Not bad, I say! Here’s Milani Glitzy Glamour Gloss.
Milani Glitzy Glamour Gloss
These are described as:
- Formula feels smooth and silky, not sticky or tacky
- The colors dazzle lips with hyper-pearl effects
- Sponge-tip wand applicator
- Made in USA
Packaging for this is a bit more bulkier than most lip glosses I’ve used, but it is small enough to slip into even a small clutch or wristlet. The applicator is the doe foot shaped sponge tip that I’ve seen on other lip glosses. It spreads the lip gloss nicely over my lips. The formula is barely sticky – not bad at all. It stays on the lips very well and the color payoff is relatively decent. There are a lot more choices than shown above, so be sure to check them all out and pick the shade you want. It sells at an okay price point. It has a light strawberry scent. These last for about a few hours, but that’s expected for me with a lip gloss. Swatches shown below are for the following shades from left to right: High Status and Show Stopper. For each shade, I dabbed the lip gloss on a teeny bit to show what it looks like clearly.
Milani Glitzy Glamour Gloss (in shade)
Milani Glitzy Glamour Gloss (direct sunlight)
These retail for $6.99 each and should now be available at select CVS stores.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Curtain Call: Bath & Body Works Signature Collection Creamy Body Wash
Today’s segment of Curtain Call covers another product Bath & Body Works. It’s just in time too for their semi-annual sale, which is going on right now. Here’s my take on Bath & Body Works Signature Collection Creamy Body Wash.
At 8 fl oz / 236 ml, this retails for $12.50 at Bath & Body Works stores and online. It goes on sale from time to time (like now!) and you can score this for less with coupons they send out occasionally. It’s a good buy especially when they have their semi-annual sales (again, going on now!). That’s when I stock up on these! The whole squeeze tube container lasted me for about 2 months. The back of the tube reads the following:
“Our Signature Creamy Body Wash is one of the world’s best-kept secrets for transforming your everyday shower to a luxurious experience. Enriched with Milk and Oat Proteins to soften, smooth and condition skin, its sensuous, creamy lather leaves you feeling silky smooth and beautifully fragrant.
Enjoy this rich formula and awaken your senses with our exclusive Enchanted Orchid, an exotic floral that recreates the hypnotic moment of tropical sunlight on rare orchids.”
Bath & Body Works Signature Collection Creamy Body Wash
Verdict? I love it. The scent shown is in Enchanted Orchid. While I don’t see this scent in particular offered online, you might be able to still catch it in stores. I’m not sure if this scent is discontinued or not. I think it is. It has a super creamy formula that definitely gives that luxurious feel when you’re using it. For the price, this luxurious treat definitely worth it. The scent is one of my favorites from the brand. If you get this on sale or with their coupons, it sweetens the deal. They also have various other scents available to choose from in case this scent is not right up your alley.
This product can easily be purchased at Bath & Body Works stores and online where available.
Milani A Rose Mylady
Hey guys! It’s the middle of the week and that means 2 more days ’til the weekend! YAY! Today’s post is another new shade for 2012 from Milani. Here’s Milani A Rose Mylady.
Milani A Rose Mylady
A Rose Mylady is a dusty rose shimmer shade. The shimmer is really subtle. It’s pretty, but I think it looks better on other skin tones than mine. Formula is good and typical of what’s expected from Milani. Shown is 2 thin coats with no top coat.
Milani A Rose Mylady (in shade)
Milani A Rose Mylady (in shade)
Milani A Rose Mylady (in shade)
This shade should now be available in retail stores where Milani is sold. Otherwise, try nabbing it online on their website.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
No-Miss Peacock
I hope everyone’s having a good week so far. I already have my eye on some nail polishes from Deborah Lippmann that I like. It’s just a matter of if I want to get them or not at this point for the price. It’s one of the more expensive brands to me when it comes to nail polish, so I tend to think more about purchasing them. Today’s post is on a more affordable brand than that – at more than half the price of a Deborah Lippmann shade! Here’s No-Miss Peacock.
No-Miss Peacock
Peacock is a gorgeous blue and green glitter shade. The glitter in this shade is in the shape more of bar or tinsel glitter than the traditional smaller square or round ones. The glitter is decently packed, suspended in the clear base. It looks gorgeous by itself and I might actually prefer it this way than when it is used to layer over other shades. Shown is one coat with no top coat.
No-Miss Peacock (in shade)
No-Miss Peacock (direct sunlight)
No-Miss Peacock (close-up)
Gorgeous, ain’t it?
No-Miss products can be purchased on their website and various retail locations that carry the brand.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Milani Fuchsia Fierce
Hey guys! Today’s post is on one of the few cremes I’ve ever liked from Milani. It’s part of the new shades they have released for 2012. Here’s Milani Fuchsia Fierce.
Milani Fuchsia Fierce
Fuchsia Fierce is one bright pop of color. It’s a reddish fuchsia creme shade that suits summer perfectly. I love it. Formula is good and it dries pretty fast for a creme. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
Milani Fuchsia Fierce (in shade)
Milani Fuchsia Fierce (lighting changed)
Milani Fuchsia Fierce (direct sunlight)
Milani Fuchsia Fierce (close-up)
This shade should now be available in retail stores where Milani is sold. Otherwise, try nabbing it online on their website.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Curtain Call: Artistry Time Defiance Nighttime Renewal Creme
Hey guys! Here’s another segment of Curtain Call and I’ll have to keep this one short and sweet. The product up for review at the end of its life is Artistry Time Defiance Nighttime Renewal Creme.
At 50 ml / 50 g / 1.76 oz, I remember the price tag was pretty steep to other facial moisturizers and cremes I’ve purchased. Looking at their website, it seems like they have renamed this to Artistry Time Defiance Night Recovery Creme. It comes in a sturdy white tub container with a gold screw top lid. This is described on their website with the following:
- Skin “remembers” how to be young again
- Derma Cell Exchange helps restore skin’s vital communication network
- Helps repair the visible signs of aging caused by environmental stresses
- Restores a youthful appearance while you sleep
- Restores and promotes skin’s firmness and elasticity
- Advanced antioxidant protection shields skin from free radical damage for up to 10 hours
Artistry Time Defiance Nighttime Renewal Creme
Verdict? Not bad, but I’ll pass. As a facial creme, it does hydrate my skin very well for the night. A little goes a long way. I am not a huge fan though on the grease level, which is why I will reiterate this point again: a little goes a long way. Another things I am not too thrilled about is the scent. Formula is good, but the scent is a little on the medicine-y side to me. It’s not too strong though and I was able to stand it. I don’t really notice any huge changes to my skin in comparing before and after use of this product really. With that said, I’d rather keep my options open and look around for other more worthy facial moisturizers or cremes for a cheaper price probably.
This product can easily be purchased by going through their website or by contacting your local Amway representative.
No-Miss Hologram
Hey, hey! Happy Friday y’all! Today’s post is one of my favorites from No-Miss. Here’s the fabulous No-Miss Hologram.
No-Miss Hologram
Hologram is a stunning iridescent glitter shade. I don’t know what this shade of glitter is exactly called, but the closest that came to my mind is iridescent. It’s so pretty on its own that I can only imagine what it looks like over other shades. Formula is decent for a glitter shade. No complaints over here! Shown is one coat with no top coat.
No-Miss Hologram (in shade)
No-Miss Hologram (direct sunlight)
No-Miss Hologram (close-up)
No-Miss products can be purchased on their website and various retail locations that carry the brand.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Sally Hansen Aisle Be There
Hey guys! Today’s post is on one of the new shades from Sally Hansen’s Diamond Strength line. Here’s Sally Hansen Aisle Be There.
Sally Hansen Aisle Be There
Aisle Be There is a gorgeous duochrome glitter shade. Duochrome + glitter = pure awesomeness. ‘Nuff said. Shown is one coat with no top coat.
Sally Hansen Aisle Be There (in shade)
Sally Hansen Aisle Be There (direct sunlight)
Sally Hansen Aisle Be There (close-up)
Sally Hansen Aisle Be There (lighting changed)
This should be available generally wherever Sally Hansen is retailed.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Curtain Call: Bath & Body Works Anti-Bacterial Gentle Foaming Hand Soap
Hey Guys! Another Curtain Call segment for y’all today! Today’s post covers one of the most popular products from Bath & Body Works. Here’s Bath & Body Works Anti-Bacterial Gentle Foaming Hand Soap. I usually stock up on these during either their semi-annual sale or their hand soap sales (like right now…get 5 for $15 or 7 for $20!).
At 8.75 fl oz / 259 ml, $5 is pretty decent for the amount and quality you’re getting. They have a lot of scents to choose from varying from fruity to floral. The scent featured in this post is Tropical Passionfruit. I’m not sure if this scent is still in production, but it’s one of my top 5 scents from them. It comes in a plastic pump bottle that’s typical for a foaming hand soap. The front text reads “with Aloe Vera and Vitamin B5” and “with a lightweight foam to gently cleanse hands as it kills germs”. The back of the container reads the following:
“Our soft bursts of lightweight foam gently wash away dirt and germs, while leaving skin soft and lightly scented with the enticing fragrance of Tropical Passionfruit.
OUR SPECIAL INGREDIENTS
- Aloe Vera soothes skin
- Pro-Vitamin B5 nourishes skin”
Bath & Body Works Anti-Bacterial Gentle Foaming Hand Soap
Verdict? I love it. The foam pump makes it so convenient to use and it smells great! Other scents I’ve used are Country Apple, Sweet Pea and Cherry Blossom. It cleans well without leaving a sticky or heavy residue like some hand soaps can. It doesn’t leave my hands dry at all. I can use this many times during the day and not worry about overdrying my skin due to washing too much. Needless to say, I’ll be picking up more of these in the next few days since I am down to just one backup bottle under my sink (I checked recently).
This product can easily be purchased at Bath & Body Works stores and online where available.
Finger Paints Summer In The City Collection
I can’t wait to get my hands on these!
EDIT: Swatches here.
“Sally Beauty introduces the new FingerPaints Summer in the City collection for summer 2012. The collection features 6 hot new shades that will be sure to wow this season!
Show off your bare feet with:
Finger Paints Beach Bound
Finger Paints Flip Flop
Finger Paints Late Night Rendezvous
Finger Paints Movie In The Park
Finger Paints Sexy Sundress
Finger Paints To-teally Hot
FingerPaints are sold separately for $4.99 and are available exclusively at SallyBeauty.com“
No-Miss Party Hardy
I experienced more pain last night. I barely slept. I know this is all worth it in the end though. I just wish it would hurry the hell up. Today’s post is on a brand that I’m getting acquainted with more and more. Here’s No-Miss Party Hardy.
No-Miss Party Hardy
Party Hardy is made up of multicolored particles of chunkier sized glitter in a black base. I was very surprised that the glitter actually shows through the black base since the base is not that sheer at all. I don’t have anything quite like it in my stash yet. Formula was good and it was very easy to work with. Shown is one thicker coat with no top coat.
No-Miss Party Hardy (in shade)
No-Miss Party Hardy (direct sunlight)
No-Miss Party Hardy (angle changed)
No-Miss Party Hardy (close-up)
No-Miss products can be purchased on their website and various retail locations that carry the brand.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
