tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48946578038922475362024-03-05T01:42:48.391-08:00Fine Lines and WrinklesKathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01306502671070798119noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894657803892247536.post-3702955873927857022012-10-04T06:56:00.000-07:002012-10-04T06:56:04.213-07:00Beauty Bar Sample Society Box September 2012<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's time to show you my Beauty Bar Sample Society Box for September. I've been a subscriber to this box for seven months now and I have really enjoyed every box. If you are thinking about a monthly subscription to try, I suggest this one. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So....on with the show. Here are my products for September. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stila Cosmetics Smudge Crayon in Smoke– Full size, $22.00<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A three-in-one gel-based eye primer, shadow, and liner that glides on with ease and stays in place until you say when.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What it does: </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This advanced, creamy, multi-pearl formula is infused with emollients for smooth, comfortable application. It provides rich, bold color and more than six hours of continuous wear that won't fade or crease over time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I did a swatch of this on my arm. It went only smoothly and has a very intense, rich color. I’m looking forward to using it. I haven't used it yet so I can't attest to the six hours of continuous wear.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Diptyque Eau de Toilette Fragrance – Full size, $120<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a spicy scent with notes of vanilla and cinnamon. I read that this scent is good for both men and women. I would say that’s true…when I first put it on, I thought it was a men’s cologne. It softened on my skin after a few minutes and then completely disappeared after a few hours. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Borghese B Gloss in Fiore – Full size $18.50<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This gloss contains vitamins A and E with aloe vera and oils of avocado and jojoba to heal damage and protect lips for optimal lusciousness. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> It glides on smoothly and is a shimmering shade of purple-mauve. Nice color for autumn. It says it has all day staying power. I haven’t used it yet, so I can say if it does or not. I just know that I’ve never found a gloss that lasts all day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">AHAVA Purifying Mud Mask – Full Size $30</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I received a sample of this mask in a previous Birchbox, so this is my second sample. I've used is several times. It’s a nice, deep cleanser that left my skin soft and smooth. It has “soothing, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties with the benefits of Horsetail Extract”. Yikes…what the heck is that???</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cellceuticals Extremely Gentle Skin Cleanser – Full size $35<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This cleanser is a mild cleansing agent without Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS). It has Wheat Amino Acids that provides skin moisture and soothing properties. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is, in fact, a gentle skin cleanser. When I wash my face with my regular face wash, the water in my sink turns very cloudy from all the makeup. When I washed my face with the Cellceuticals my water remained almost clear. I didn’t think it took much of my makeup off at all but when I used my toner there was no makeup on the cotton pad. So, it worked much better than I thought it did. It didn’t remove the eye makeup as easily. It did not irritate my skin and didn’t leave it feeling extremely dry. The scent of it is horrible! It smells too medicinal. The consistency of it is clear and very runny so it’s easy for more product to come out then necessary.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Overall, I'm really happy with all the products I received. Please let me know if you've tried any of these products and what you think about them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Take care,</span></div>
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Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01306502671070798119noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894657803892247536.post-88624872234120239272012-09-27T11:06:00.001-07:002012-09-28T06:50:03.510-07:00September 2012 GLOSSYBOX USA<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello Everyone,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I received my GLOSSYBOX this past Saturday. As usual, I’m thrilled with the products.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Nourished with plant extracts, this superior smoothing shampoo will purify and
moisturize the scalp and hair. Price of
full size $20.00 / 10.1oz<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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This gentle moisturizing conditioner puts the finishing touch on your tresses
and leaves your hair smooth, radiant, and revitalized. Price of full size $20.00 / 10.1oz<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have never heard of GKHair, so I did a little
research. Its former name is Global
Keratin and is rebranding as GKHair. I
was going to use the shampoo and conditioner last night but when I went to read
the directions it said “see website for directions”. I went to their website and these two
particular products (Balancing Shampoo and Conditioner) are not listed. This leads me to believe these are older
products that they no longer offer. Also
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kryolan for Glossybox Moisture Rich Lipstick in GLOSSY pink<br />
Treat your lips to a creamy, long lasting lipstick enriched with Vitamin E to
stimulate and hydrate your lips. This
perfect pop of GLOSSY pink compliments all skin tones and lifestyles. <br />
Price of full size $14.00 / 0.14oz<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a nice creamy rosey pink lipstick. I haven’t used it so I can’t comment on
the long lasting claim but I did swatch it on the back of my hand and had to work hard to get it off so that’s a good
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Misha M Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF42</span></div>
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Hailing from Korea, this Blemish Balm, also known as BB Cream is a
multi-tasking powerhouse for the face. This
multi-use cream provides light coverage, soothes, protects, and moisturizes. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Price of full size $29.99 / 1.69oz</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was very excited to receive this “sample”…it’s a full
size!!! I’ve been reading articles and
watching videos about BB creams and have never purchased any. I put a bit on the back of my hand and it is
so incredibly smooth and creamy. I have
combination to oily skin and I while I think this product will be too oily for
my skin, I’m looking forward to trying it.
Maybe I can use it as a weekend foundation when I’m running errands or
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This innovative mattifying gel lets you get control of your shine all day
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I’ve been using the OC8 for four days now and I love it. I use about a pea size amount of the product,
dot it all over my face, rub it in with my fingers and let it sink in before
applying my foundation. I apply my
makeup around 4:30AM on weekdays and I notice just the smallest bit of shine on
my nose around 3:00PM in the afternoon.
I’ve read reviews where some people had to use more than a pea size
amount of the product before it worked for them so adjust the amount you use
accordingly. The scent isn’t very pleasant
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does disappear after you get it rubbed into the skin. I am very happy with this product and I will
definitely repurchase it after this tube is gone.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope you all are having a great day.</span><br />
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<i><br /></i>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01306502671070798119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894657803892247536.post-61044528995692736412012-09-21T11:32:00.000-07:002012-09-28T06:55:22.612-07:00Thirteen Questions Tag<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 12pt; text-align: justify;">
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11.5pt;">“Some people, no matter how old they are, never lose their beauty – they merely move it from their faces into their hearts”. Martin Muxbaum (see header of my blog page.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11.5pt;">Sushi. I love it. It’s too expensive for me to eat every day, but I would if I could afford it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11.5pt;">Pontoon</span></i><span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11.5pt;"> by Little Big Town. This will be my theme song when I retire some day!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11.5pt;">Wild Hogs, Elf, Date Night, Ocean’s 11, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (Love it when a female can kick some serious butt)!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11.5pt;">Sadly, I cannot change the oil on a car. My father was a car mechanic, too. I can, however, change my own car tire. Do I get bonus points for that?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11.5pt;">Hmmm, this is a difficult one for me to answer because I’m not really a sandwich person. I would have to say a simple peanut butter (creamy not crunchy) and jelly (strawberry) sandwich.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11.5pt;">I cannot do either. My Aunt tried to teach me to knit but she was right handed and I am left handed, and it just didn’t work. Everything she was doing was backwards to me. I don’t think I would enjoy it anyway. I’m more of a dig in the dirt and plant things or play sports kind of girl.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11.5pt;">English, that’s it. I can sign language the alphabet…does that count as another language?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11.5pt;">It depends on what time of year it is. Usually pajama bottoms and a baggy top in the fall/winter time and capri bottoms and a baggy top in the spring/summer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11.5pt;">Yes, twice. The first time broke my heart. The second time I found my soul mate. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11.5pt;">I tag all of you that have a blog. If you don’t have a blog, please join in the tag by leaving your answers in the comments below!!</span></div>
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Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01306502671070798119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894657803892247536.post-71403954642727541992012-09-13T05:47:00.000-07:002012-09-28T06:58:27.455-07:00Nail of the week - Zoya 2012 Fall NYFW Diva Collection - Dual<span style="font-family: Helv; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Helv; font-size: x-small;"></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Zoya had a BOGO (Buy one get one free) offer last month and I took full advantage of it. I bought four and received four free. That's my kind of deal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This week's look is Zoya Dual. According to the website, the color is described as: A medium red-toned purple base with heavy purple and gold iridescent metallic sparkle. The shiny gold sparkle makes this shimmering purple polish extra bright and lively. The color intensity is 5 (1=sheer - 5=Opaque).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think it's beautiful and I love the gold sparkle although the gold doesn't really show in this picture. Zoya nail polish goes on so smoothly and lasts a long time. This is three coats of Dual and one coat of Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Insta-Dri Anti-Chip Top Coat (love that stuff). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Zoya nail polish is available at </span><a href="http://www.zoya.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.zoya.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> and at your local Ulta stores.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Did any of you take advantage of the Zoya BOGO offer? What colors did you get?</span></div>
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Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01306502671070798119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894657803892247536.post-63305702676751835962012-09-05T11:07:00.000-07:002012-09-28T06:59:24.582-07:00the Balm NUDE'tude Eye Shadow Palette<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: 115%;">I know this isn’t a new palette but it is new to me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I never purchased the Urban Decay nude eye shadow pallets because I thought they were very expensive and looked a little too shimmery for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I like a little shimmer but not a lot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve wanted to purchase the Balm Nute’tude pallet for quite a while because I thought it was similar to the Urban Decay Naked pallets without as much shimmer... and was more affordable. When I saw it on Hautelook for half the price of retail, I went for it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: 115%;">Snobby is a shimmery yellow. I love this color.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I dab a light layer of this on my eyelid and inner corner; Stand-offish is frosty pinkish color; Sultry is a matte medium tan-brown; Seductive is a gorgeous frosty brown – one of my favorites in the palette; Silly is a glittery red-brown and is my least favorite shadow in the palette; Sleek is a highly pigmented matte dark brown.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01306502671070798119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894657803892247536.post-6178136536563903862012-09-05T10:51:00.000-07:002012-09-28T07:07:15.682-07:00Tarte Cosmetics - Call of the Wild Palette<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think these colors are beautiful and would look nice on any skin tone. As with all Tarte eye shadows, they are soft and velvety smooth and have good staying power. My only complaints would be that the three colors on the left, Meow, Jungle and especially Call, aren't very pigmented. I had to pick up a lot of shadow on my finger to get the colors to show on my skin for this swatch. My other complaint would be that this kit did not come with a double ended brush like Tarte’s other palettes. I really like their brushes!! Overall though, I like the palette and think it would be a great addition to any collection. I purchased mine at QVC for $36.00. It is also available at Ulta.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope you are having a wonderful day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01306502671070798119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894657803892247536.post-56415392412586900802012-08-30T04:29:00.000-07:002012-08-30T04:29:53.062-07:00GLOSSYBOX US August 2012Hi Everyone,<br />
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I received my August Glossybox on Saturday and wanted you to see what I received. As always, I'm really excited to try all these products. <br />
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1. Biolage <em>ExquisiteOil Replenishing Treatment</em><br />
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<li>This treatment is a versatile serum infused with a Moringa Oil Blend. This ultimate potion gives instant shine and weightless replenishment to all hair types. </li>
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2. Ellis Faas <em>Ellis Lips</em><br />
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<li>The lightweight and long-lasting lip products come in three fabulous textures; creamy lips for a matte finish, milky lips for a gloss finish and glazed lips for a touch of color. They are paraben-free, loaded with vitamin E and blend into the lips leaving them soft and conditioned. I couldn't tell what color this is from the box...it's either LIOS or LIO5.</li>
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This color is very dark for me and I would have to sheer it out to wear it. I swatched this on the inside of my arm and I did have to work and getting it off, so the long-lasting part might be true. I'll see how long it lasts on my lips!!<br />
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3. Illamasqua <em>Nail Varnish</em><br />
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<li>Award-winning, extremely hardwearing and chip-resistant, there's an Illamasqua Nail Varnish for every shade of humanity. Apply two coats for extra intensity. This is in the color Taint. I am really excited to try this.</li>
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4. Ole Henriksen <em>Truth Serum</em><br />
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<li>This high powered vitamin C complex helps smooth out lines and wrinkles, fights environmental aggressors and keeps your skin moisturized, nourished and protected. Apply mornings and evenings. There was also a coupon included.</li>
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5. Touch in Sol <em>Feel like Honey Moon Skin Base</em><br />
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<li>Apply this fantastic primer after your skincare routine and before your makeup. It's honey texture firms and revitalizes the skin and allaows for a better makeup application.</li>
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So, there you have it. The items from my August 2012 GLOSSYBOX. I'm looking forward to trying all of them.<br />
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Have you tried any of these products? What was your opinion of them?<br />
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I hope you're having a beautiful day!<br />
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Take care,<br />
KatKathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01306502671070798119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894657803892247536.post-64108007879320474022012-08-28T06:52:00.000-07:002012-08-28T07:57:51.965-07:00Nail of the week - Maybelline Fall 2012 Nail Collection Boho Gold<span class="st1"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">I was at my neighborhood Walgreens on Saturday and walked by the Maybelline Fall 2012 Fashion Week Nail Collection display.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The colors were beautiful and I purchased two of them:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Boho Gold and Metal Icon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both are limited edition and retail around $4.00 (at Walgreens).</span></span><br />
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Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01306502671070798119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894657803892247536.post-4425341213547630272012-08-27T09:59:00.001-07:002012-09-04T12:51:05.023-07:00Beauty Bar Sample Society August 2012I'm so sorry that I am late in getting this post up. I honestly do have a long list of reviews to put up on this site, but I just can't seem to find the time to do it. <br />
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That being said, here is the August Beauty Bar Sample Society Box. <br />
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Phyto - Phytonectar Treatment Oil<br />
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Deborah Lippmann Nail Lacquer - Private Dancer<br />
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Jane Iredale - Longest Lash Mascara<br />
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Elemental Herbology Skin Care - Facial Glow Radiance Peel<br />
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Arcona - Cranberry Toner<br />
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Malin+Goetz Vitamin E Face Moisturizer<br />
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The first thing that caught my eye was the Deborah Lippman Nail Lacquer. Love the color! It's a mirrored chrome purple color that is absolutely gorgeous. I immediately put it on my nails. It wore well, just starting to chip after seven days. I was thrilled about that. Plus, I got numerous comments on how pretty the color was. This is my first Deborah Lippman Nail Lacquer. As you know, I'm a loyal Zoya nail polish fan but I might have to splurge a bit and buy another polish by Deborah Lippman. They are a bit expensive - $18.00 vs $8.00 with Zoya. (Please excuse my dry hands and bad cuticles - I didn't have time to fix them before I painted my nails).<br />
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The second item I tried was the Elemental Herbology Skin Care Facial Glow Radiance Peel. This is a skin-correcting facial peel that protects, brightens, smooths and tones the skin. I love face peels and masks so I was excited to try this. This product has a fresh citrus scent and is smooth and creamy with a bit larger than usual granules in it. I left the product on for four minutes as directed, and washed it off with a warm wet cloth. It left my face incredibly soft, with a subtle glow. I don't think I've used it enough to see a difference in my pores but I have my fingers crossed. I really enjoyed this product and will be purchasing a full size.<br />
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I used the Phytonectar Treatment Oil yesterday when I washed my hair. I was confused by the directions - it says 'apply before washing'. I didn't know if I needed to applied it to wet hair or dry hair so I looked it up online. You apply it to dry hair and leave on for 15 minutes. Then wash and condition hair as usual. The directions recommend using once a week. I really like Phyto hair products and this treatment oil was nice. I did notice a difference when combing out my wet hair. I didn't have as many tangles and my hair is very soft and smooth. I don't think it would purchase this product but I am enjoying the sample.<br />
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Next up is the Jane Iredale Longest Lash Mascara in Icy Black. I have not used this yet but am looking forward to. I'm always looking for a great mascara. I'll let you know what I think.<br />
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Lastly, the Arcona Cranberry Toner. I have never heard of this brand or toner before so I am excited to try it. The description says "this three-in-one cranberry milk toner cleanses, tones and hydrates, infusing skin with protective antioxidants to leave it glowing and refreshed. Removes dirt, oil and makeup". It's got five stars on <a href="http://www.skinstore.com/">www.skinstore.com</a> so I'm looking forward to trying it. <br />
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So that is it my friends. That is my August Beauty Bar Sample Society box. I hope you enjoyed reading about the products and if you have any questions about any of them, please ask. <br />
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I hope you all are having a beautiful day!!<br />
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Take care,<br />
KatKathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01306502671070798119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894657803892247536.post-7481175494288738152012-07-08T14:33:00.000-07:002012-07-08T14:33:10.333-07:00Beauty Bar Sample Society July 2012<br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I received my Beauty Bar Sample Society July 2012 box on
Thursday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I really enjoy getting the
Sample Society box as I almost always enjoy the products they send.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am just as happy with this month’s box.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Borghese Tono Body
Cream</b> - Borghese is an Italian brand and I’ve used other products of this
brand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Tono Body Cream ingredients
include:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fennel, Witch Hazel,
Matricaria, Horse Chestnut and Ivy Extracts and Rosemary and Lavender
Extracts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The description on the website
says “treat the senses to aromatherapy”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I think this body cream smells like plastic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t even get the slightest hint of
lavender.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do like how smooth is makes
my skin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve had it on all day and my
skin is still soft and smooth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Jouer Luminizing
Moisture Tint in</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Pearl</b> – I received
a sample of this product in a Birchbox several months ago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a very tiny sample and this is a much
larger sample size.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love, love, love
Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is
SPF 20, oil free, hypoallergenic, fragrance free, water resistant is buildable
for a more full coverage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have oily
skin and this is the only moisture tint that does not make my face look like an
oil slick.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have a full size of this in
the color Golden.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It does have some
shimmer in it so I top it off with a light matte powder.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wear it every weekend when I am running
errands or just hanging around the house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>LOVE IT!!</span></div>
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Hydration Intense Anti-Age</b> – I’ve never heard of this brand before.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did a little research on it and it is from
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Specially developed to provide an all-round solution to the
problem of skin dehydration — whether occasional or chronic - Hydra-Global
helps reactivate the hydration mechanisms deep-down in the skin, by encouraging
the circulation of water as well as its retention.”</span></div>
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even if I love it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The full size product
costs $250.00 for 1.4 fl. oz.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sigh….</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">vbeauté</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Eye Never Nourishing Repair Eye Créme</b> –
This is another brand I’ve never heard of.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“VBeaute Eye Never is an age-defining, line concealing eye
cream that immediately smoothes and silkens the delicate skin around the eyes,
minimizing the appearance of puffiness, lines and wrinkles. Formulated with the
brand's powerful age-defying complexes, this eye cream boosts collagen
production while protecting against free radical damage. At the same time, it
helps increase moisture and relax muscle contractions to help prevent future
signs of aging.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I’m looking forward to trying this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t think there is much of the product in
my sample though, when I tried to squeeze some onto my finger, the little tube
seemed mostly full of air.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s
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Pencil in Sangria and White Glimmer </b>– This is a brand from Italy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Sangria color is a deep wine color and
the White Glimmer is exactly that….white.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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liner will be nice in the fall and winter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Overall, I’m thrilled with this month’s box.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love being introduced to brands I’ve never heard
of or tried before and except for the Eye Never Nourishing Repair Eye Cream,
the sample sizes are very nice.</span></div>
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Kat</span></div>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01306502671070798119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894657803892247536.post-1893055480277014702012-06-24T17:04:00.001-07:002012-06-24T17:07:09.997-07:00Glossybox USA – May 2012 Products & Reviews<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello Everyone,</span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am so sorry I’ve been away from my blog for so long.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Spring and summer is a very busy time for me,
but I promise to be more dedicated to my blog from now on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">GLOSSYBOX finally launched in the USA and I received the May
GLOSSYBOX (USA).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is the largest of
the subscription services that I know of, serving 15 countries worldwide.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was impressed immediately after removing
the mailing box.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It comes beautifully
packaged and I can reuse this box for many different things, including storage
or even as a gift box.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: xx-small;"><em>Beautiful pink box</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I opened the pink box and found five large (some full) sized
samples and one makeup brush.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.</span></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Amore
Pacific – Moisture Bound Refreshing Hydra-Gel<br />
Amore Pacific Moisture Bound Refreshing Hydra-Gel is a hydrating gel moisturizer
that leaves your skin feeling bright and refreshed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Notice your complexion visibly improve,
giving you confidence and a natural glow.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>Burberry Beauty – Lip Mist Natural Lip Sheer
Lipstick in Copper No. 202</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A creamy lipstick that offers a hint of
natural, sheer color leaving your lips moist and dewy.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>Marvis Whitening
toothpaste. (full size)<br />
Make the most of your splendid smile with a whitening toothpaste dripping in
cool mint freshness, all while protecting against decay, tartar, and plaque.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>Phyto – Phytojoba Intense Hydrating Mask for Dry
Hair<br />
Indulge in luxury and aroma with a conditioning treatment that moisturizes and
detangles strands without weighing hair down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Nourish, revive and delight.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>Zoya – Summer 2012 Beach and Surf Collection in
Zuza (full size)<br />
Dive into the creamy shades and shimmering sea foils of the Zoya Beach &
Surf Collection.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Allow your nails to go
on vacation every day.</span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Extra:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>GLOSSYBOX
Blush Brush crafted from the finest goat’s hair – an essential for any world
beauty jetsetter.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was really excited about all the products that were in the
box and impressed with the sizes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The first thing I tried was the Zoya polish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As you know, I love Zoya nail polish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The color is not my favorite and didn’t look
good on my skin tone, but that doesn’t take away from the quality, wear, and
durability of the polish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did buy
other colors in the Beach and Surf Collection and I highly recommend Zoya
polish.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Amore Pacific Moisture Bound Refreshing Hydra-Gel is not
really a gel, or what I think of as a gel product.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has a light, creamy consistency and is a
seafoam green color.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It blends into the
skin nicely and makes the skin feel soft and smooth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I used it in the morning under my makeup
(before primer) and my skin got very oily early in the morning, so I started
using it at night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some people think the
scent is too strong, but I didn’t mind the scent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It smells a bit like menthol.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s nice, but I would not purchase it –
especially since it costs $100 for 1.7 oz.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is from Korea.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The next thing I tried was the Phyto Phytojoba Intense
Hydrating Mask for Dry Hair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a
wonderful product and I love it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My hair
didn’t have any tangles as I was combing it out and after drying my hair was soft,
smooth and without any frizzy ends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
scent is very nice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The directions say
to use a quarter size amount but since I have thick hair I used more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will be buying this product when I have
used up the sample.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Full size is 6.7oz
and costs $38.00.</span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was thrilled with the Burberry Beauty Lip Mist Natural Lip
Sheer Lipstick.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I thought the sample
size was a nice amount of product.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
was in the most gorgeous packaging with the Burberry print on the exterior
packing and imprinted on the lipstick itself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is adorable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think it’s a
really nice lipstick, very smooth and creamy on the lips.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I used it with a Estee Lauder lip pencil and
thought it looked beautiful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is
another product I was purchase when the sample size is gone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a bit expensive, but I will ask for it
as a birthday gift.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Full size is $30 for
.12oz.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Marvis Whitening toothpaste was…..toothpaste.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not much to get excited over but the mint
flavor was nice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I won’t buy this – a full
size is $7.50 for 1.230z.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s a bit
expensive for toothpaste.</span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Finally, the GLOSSYBOX Blush Brush was nothing really
special.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t think it works well as
a blush brush but I guess it could be used to dust powder over your face.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It isn’t very soft either.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All in all, I was very happy with the May GLOSSYBOX and can’t
wait for my June box.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have high
expectations for the June box so I hope I am not disappointed.</span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I did cancel my subscription to MyGlam.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It just wasn’t worth it for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first two months were great, but I have
been disappointed ever since.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m going
to look for something else to subscribe to in it’s place.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you received a May GLOSSYBOX, let me know what you
thought.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stay tuned, I have a lot of product reviews coming soon!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Take care,<br />
Kat</span></div>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01306502671070798119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894657803892247536.post-40290930461294829582012-03-18T16:50:00.000-07:002012-03-18T16:50:38.292-07:00Zoya Nail of the Day in Heidi<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I hope everyone had a great St. Patrick's Day! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I took advantage of the last Zoya promotion code and got six nail polishes (buy 3 get 3 free). I wanted a pretty coral color and bought two different shades of coral. Here is the first one, called Heidi.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I think it's a bit too orange, but I still like it. What do you think?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Did any of you take advantage of the Zoya promotion? What colors did you get?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Take care,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Kat</span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01306502671070798119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894657803892247536.post-60674136108708332302012-03-13T08:11:00.000-07:002012-03-13T08:11:12.663-07:00BeautyBar Sample Society with Allure Box - March 2012<span style="font-family: Helv; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Helv; font-size: x-small;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div dir="ltr" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Hello, Everyone,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div dir="ltr" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div dir="ltr" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">I subscribed to a new cosmetic/skin care monthly subscription service and I just received my first box. This is the very first box from Beauty Bar's Sample Society with Allure. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">BeautyBar Sample Society is similar to Birchbox or GlamBag except it costs $15.00 (includes shipping) a month instead of $10.00 like Birchbox or GlamBag. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div dir="ltr" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div dir="ltr" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Membership to the BeautyBar Sample Society includes: </span></div><ul><li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">5 deluxe-sized samples from "luxury" beauty brands.</span></li>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">$15 gift code to redeem on a $50 purchase - when any product from the brands you've sampled is included in your order.</span></li>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Expert beauty advice to accompany your samples from the editors of Allure (Mini Mag).</span></li>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">A bonus one-year subscription to Allure magazine ($12 value).</span></li>
</ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div dir="ltr" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsLx1SSnDs7GB5W4s4FF84HQrJFfEE82c2aRmUnWnBl4jeyYRfkOham5waLmYir6bfLBy0leVnVTa_wOlj_x5-cB7NNnWlbPN3lIJDDKqw6SXsJpUiOm7w_OgSIu2FXcY7QSIK6uB7Ay60/s1600/SampleSociety+box.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsLx1SSnDs7GB5W4s4FF84HQrJFfEE82c2aRmUnWnBl4jeyYRfkOham5waLmYir6bfLBy0leVnVTa_wOlj_x5-cB7NNnWlbPN3lIJDDKqw6SXsJpUiOm7w_OgSIu2FXcY7QSIK6uB7Ay60/s320/SampleSociety+box.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div dir="ltr" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Sample Society is not customized at this time and members do not have the ability to choose their samples. However, customization is something they hope to provide in the future according to their website. Also, my credit card was charged the day my box shipped and I received it within 7 days, just like it promises on their website. I like that they charge my credit card on the actual ship date, rather than a month in advance like the GlamBag. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div dir="ltr" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Contents included:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbVxG6AJ7DI_lgRIpfiBx9L2tonbEXfEdCm-y5Qe2b5IifAMoxEAuphp49l6ZqllNT1roUqRKQ7-3teA56iAYwX1rXhgYdEqZfU6wpmO5HNrHKNJBM-md4-RFReOYD2g3gsgwRncgr9ZNt/s1600/SampleSociety+all.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbVxG6AJ7DI_lgRIpfiBx9L2tonbEXfEdCm-y5Qe2b5IifAMoxEAuphp49l6ZqllNT1roUqRKQ7-3teA56iAYwX1rXhgYdEqZfU6wpmO5HNrHKNJBM-md4-RFReOYD2g3gsgwRncgr9ZNt/s320/SampleSociety+all.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Helv; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Helv; font-size: x-small;"><ul dir="ltr"><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Fekkai Advanced Glossing Cream - 1.6 oz</span></li>
<li><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Deluxe Sample - 0.45 oz</span></div></li>
<li><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">SKYN Iceland Icelandic Eye Relief Pen - 0.14 oz (which is a full size product worth $20.00)</span></div></li>
<li><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">REN Glycolactic Radience Renewal Peel Mask Deluxe Sample - 0.5 fl oz</span></div></li>
<li><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Oscar De La Renta Expirit d'Oscar Deluxe Mini-Rollerball - .1 fl oz</span></div></li>
<li><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Mini Mag</span></div></li>
</ul><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Mini Mag</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><ul></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpo5r4xFB7ijB2P7OQsjVwv20edzhSCMD73QoscGAeSB113O0d-oN0tZxB4d1iyWYwagQCNtnxiKwtu5WUWNHYZmrgB4Rx5bH0Gldf1sRY6IaHhMRXoPThG1IgA0a-QHEozA6yaUJtHRPd/s1600/SampleSociety+cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpo5r4xFB7ijB2P7OQsjVwv20edzhSCMD73QoscGAeSB113O0d-oN0tZxB4d1iyWYwagQCNtnxiKwtu5WUWNHYZmrgB4Rx5bH0Gldf1sRY6IaHhMRXoPThG1IgA0a-QHEozA6yaUJtHRPd/s320/SampleSociety+cover.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cover</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP_DhMCQkmy03iee1buUiJoiND13THx49uTYpF226p6rklGSxJn-KfvU4IJG1L5uge0km7bzWu5HP7NdcIFfR1I763wAgqolUyQCgPLVTkD6wkpA3POgZxyIDPs2iyN8K56qruPgHJlGiJ/s1600/Sample+Booklet+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="107" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP_DhMCQkmy03iee1buUiJoiND13THx49uTYpF226p6rklGSxJn-KfvU4IJG1L5uge0km7bzWu5HP7NdcIFfR1I763wAgqolUyQCgPLVTkD6wkpA3POgZxyIDPs2iyN8K56qruPgHJlGiJ/s320/Sample+Booklet+1.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div align="center" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Page 1 & 2</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoREt_IGbu9wHt_DHEDd5tAQX2HaSC8RA50GWHS-liGLwkZ0rrCfME97Fq0F4XV8T_N7WBCnn5RuHun-nKMQ2V6YiSML7_ZZKs7tv2Gf0HHL_j2HTeWYwe7RfK_QS0MkHmp_i-4U9Z9Evt/s1600/Sample+booklet+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="108" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoREt_IGbu9wHt_DHEDd5tAQX2HaSC8RA50GWHS-liGLwkZ0rrCfME97Fq0F4XV8T_N7WBCnn5RuHun-nKMQ2V6YiSML7_ZZKs7tv2Gf0HHL_j2HTeWYwe7RfK_QS0MkHmp_i-4U9Z9Evt/s320/Sample+booklet+2.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div align="center" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Page 3 & 4</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz4wTtRBY_hhSCtuKaGzVXSZKNGW2Y_IMytN-duMQ3jeqNMGrUbgttI6AvUu1nedGSlYYLfLsWDyvYSPGSc7oFDfBNu1zJ9z8f8R1b_27-baDbTZpfmO3fLdcowtuq-ySgmYsozxzJw0Lf/s1600/Sample+booklet+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="107" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz4wTtRBY_hhSCtuKaGzVXSZKNGW2Y_IMytN-duMQ3jeqNMGrUbgttI6AvUu1nedGSlYYLfLsWDyvYSPGSc7oFDfBNu1zJ9z8f8R1b_27-baDbTZpfmO3fLdcowtuq-ySgmYsozxzJw0Lf/s320/Sample+booklet+3.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Page 5 & 6</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv6PF1473CU3d481jh8KGSr3E4ZfCQekMrFE4hjQOITfS4Bco9QShTf_QWhy58Du46IXsLjxgHR5vkBqjBZluljkJ_2WxAtzmS7GG0qDemR_RZFJZ6I7L043Hd5lHiDPzrqK8epI63Nf1b/s1600/SampleSociety+back.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv6PF1473CU3d481jh8KGSr3E4ZfCQekMrFE4hjQOITfS4Bco9QShTf_QWhy58Du46IXsLjxgHR5vkBqjBZluljkJ_2WxAtzmS7GG0qDemR_RZFJZ6I7L043Hd5lHiDPzrqK8epI63Nf1b/s320/SampleSociety+back.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Back</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Unfortunately, due to high demand Sample Society is unable to accept new subscriptions at this time. However, you can sign up to be notified when they start accepting new members.</span></div><div dir="ltr"><br />
</div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">I think the value of this box is fantastic. The full size SKYN Iceland Icelandic Eye Relief Pen is worth $20 alone!! I haven't used any of my products yet since I just received the box yesterday, so stay tuned for a proper review of all the products. </span></div><div dir="ltr"><br />
</div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Did you subscribe to the Sample Society? If you did, what are your thoughts about it?</span></div><div dir="ltr"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div dir="ltr" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Take care,</span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Kat</span></div></span></span></span></span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01306502671070798119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894657803892247536.post-51470042597525942772012-03-12T11:39:00.000-07:002012-03-12T11:39:53.182-07:00Zoya Nail Polish - Promotion Code<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hi Everyone,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Just wanted to let you know about a new Zoya Nail Polish promotion code.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Pick Your Own Bouquet of Zoya Color</b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The coming of spring means warmer weather, budding flowers and color, color, <span style="color: black;">COL</span>OR! To help you transition from winter to spring, we’re making it easier to freshen up your Zoya Nail Polish wardrobe. </span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>With the purchase of at least 3 <a href="http://www.zoya.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Zoya Nail Polish colors</span></a></b> of your choice, you will receive <b>any 3 FREE</b>*. </span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Now through Wednesday, March 14<sup>th</sup> 2012 11:59pm EST, ONLY.<span> </span></b></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</div><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></span></span></i><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Instructions:</span></i></div><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></span></span></i><ol style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Add at least six (6) Zoya Nail Polish colors of your choice to your shopping cart.</span></i></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Enter code<b>: SPRING3 </b>into the coupon code field in your cart and press "Apply Code".</span></i></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Complete Check-Out Process, Review, Submit Order and <b>watch your Zoya Collection Blossom</b>!</span></span></span></i></li>
</ol><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b><span>*Terms & Conditions</span></b><span><br />
This promotion is valid online only at </span><a href="http://www.zoya.com/"><span style="color: blue;">www.zoya.com</span></a><span> in the Continental United States only (Shipping and processing fees apply). Limit one promotion per account and household. Orders with promotion codes are not eligible for returns or exchanges. We are not responsible for incorrect addresses or credit card entry errors. Nail polish colors and code must be entered at the time of purchase. Please allow up to 2 weeks for shipping if volume warrants it. Not valid with any other coupons, codes or promotions.</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span></span></span></span> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm taking advantage of this and getting six polishes! What colors are you getting?</span></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span><span><span></span></span></span> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span><span><span>Take care,</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span><span><span>Kat</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span><span><span></span></span></span> </div>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01306502671070798119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894657803892247536.post-16167639748911961482012-03-06T10:50:00.000-08:002012-03-06T10:50:36.066-08:00Urban Decay Friends & Family Sale - 20% off<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hi Everyone,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I just wanted to quickly post this information about the Urban Decay Friends & Family 20% off sale! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Urban Decay website: <a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/">http://www.urbandecay.com/</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Use promotion code: FFSPRING12</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Discount can not be combined with any other offer. Offer excludes Naked2 Palette. Limit 5 pieces of the same item/shade per order. <span style="font-family: Arial;">The sale is from March 6th through March 10th, 2012. The offer also includes the sale section.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Happy shoppiing!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Take care,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Kat</span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01306502671070798119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894657803892247536.post-13876075509922964662012-02-27T11:01:00.001-08:002012-03-13T12:25:38.100-07:00My Glam Bag - February 2012<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I really liked all the products I received in the January My Glam Bag, so I was excited to receive the February bag.</span><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir873ue0Wyhg4ZCLTMKJI1EyyA7Be54mX9IqslV97wjrH-Lsk1n751NDHHUX2KwOXVkj4E7_XadhQm59xWhLebsPIabt7Yr4rIZXHtF1Qs6WZ14-c1pG3gFLWNSW73wFBKOEjzQYAQOJ1k/s1600/My+glam+February.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir873ue0Wyhg4ZCLTMKJI1EyyA7Be54mX9IqslV97wjrH-Lsk1n751NDHHUX2KwOXVkj4E7_XadhQm59xWhLebsPIabt7Yr4rIZXHtF1Qs6WZ14-c1pG3gFLWNSW73wFBKOEjzQYAQOJ1k/s320/My+glam+February.jpg" uda="true" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">The February Glam Bag was delivered in its usual bright pink mailing envelope. Inside was a pretty pink makeup bag with black hearts on it. I could actually do without the makeup bags every month.....I already have a ton of them. I suggest replacing the makeup bag every month with another deluxe sample :)</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">The bag was filled with the following goodies:</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>Freeman Goji Berry Facial Hydration Mask</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO-SGnJQZ5Dj7T8LNnP_YJE5XH4DC-bJpa8NNZFO8_z4IuiJohqtUTw_u1R-fcoXYT8K_cBu5EdZeru_hDK72Vh3eEBrMdjMLmeHlko3FeX1jV1KYSAwIAuq_23dpl3ZWqwELIr8nqzskP/s1600/Freeman+Goji.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO-SGnJQZ5Dj7T8LNnP_YJE5XH4DC-bJpa8NNZFO8_z4IuiJohqtUTw_u1R-fcoXYT8K_cBu5EdZeru_hDK72Vh3eEBrMdjMLmeHlko3FeX1jV1KYSAwIAuq_23dpl3ZWqwELIr8nqzskP/s320/Freeman+Goji.jpg" uda="true" width="239" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">I really enjoyed the Freeman's Cucumber Peel-Off Mask that was in last months bag, so I was excited to get a packet size Freeman Goji Berry Facial Hydration Mask for stressed and dehydrated skin types. I used this last night and while it did leave my skin feeling soft, it didn't hydrate my skin. In fact, it felt dry and tight, so I won't be purchasing the full size product.</span></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>X Out Shine Control</strong></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgatSF4EH6WvPRjWrl1aVtawZbZWmPlKK52m7hIDvpwKPwjIjmv3K2G2dFcdBU8ujJEWk3jP3MLuXYnXr7zv50OmMCfrRbpCjeY7_J-t-i68X-3veeEjX2N7GME_f5FlXIT3JfP0GAk_xqI/s1600/X+Out.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgatSF4EH6WvPRjWrl1aVtawZbZWmPlKK52m7hIDvpwKPwjIjmv3K2G2dFcdBU8ujJEWk3jP3MLuXYnXr7zv50OmMCfrRbpCjeY7_J-t-i68X-3veeEjX2N7GME_f5FlXIT3JfP0GAk_xqI/s320/X+Out.jpg" uda="true" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial;">This is a mattifying, shine controlling, oil-free moisturizer. It is a free gift with the purchase of the X Out Wash-In Treatment, from the makers of ProActive. I haven't tried any products from ProActive because I don't have acne problems, but I do have oily skin so I will give this a try. I won't be purchasing it because I doubt it will work any better then the mattifying, shine control, oil-free moisturizer I currently use (La Roche-Posay Effaclar M Daily Mattifying Moisturizer).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>NYX Roll On Shimmer</strong></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbKTda5aCchYDmQ3saNkI6BfvYEOxR9zOQrnowyA7IhMWpvjH_HTxWRHnUPhvcaQTZ7VvXqTYZnynvPee5lJvOHGtNY4Am9fz4ZfGu00-i_4CQ1ixMYW-67h5hCguYcEYSEFD6w9B9__m9/s1600/NYX+Pink.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbKTda5aCchYDmQ3saNkI6BfvYEOxR9zOQrnowyA7IhMWpvjH_HTxWRHnUPhvcaQTZ7VvXqTYZnynvPee5lJvOHGtNY4Am9fz4ZfGu00-i_4CQ1ixMYW-67h5hCguYcEYSEFD6w9B9__m9/s320/NYX+Pink.jpg" uda="true" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial;">Another full size product that we received this month was the NYX roll on shimmer. I received the color "Pink". This applies with a roller ball applicator and when I applied it to my arm for the swatch, I was able to just wipe it away with my hand, which would make me question the staying power of the product. It's way too shimmery for me so I will never wear it. This will go to one of my Nieces.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>Premier Dead Sea Cinderella Stretching Mask and Eye Serum</strong></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxrmVbMd4kgM1Py4kECS6-JBRBbnsVitTW5aAgzIdLnoo5GduHLywYQGE5ncRInfgyrXZsidoc51auXJ2fcPlN4mCK4tEASk40EgHxT2Ll6xfPkWj4NdtRMOtCYj-m7-CpdPENcTuZ7mk3/s1600/Premier.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxrmVbMd4kgM1Py4kECS6-JBRBbnsVitTW5aAgzIdLnoo5GduHLywYQGE5ncRInfgyrXZsidoc51auXJ2fcPlN4mCK4tEASk40EgHxT2Ll6xfPkWj4NdtRMOtCYj-m7-CpdPENcTuZ7mk3/s320/Premier.jpg" uda="true" width="239" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial;">I received a sample of the Cinderella Stretching Mask and a sample of the Eye Serum. I checked out the Premier Dead Sea website and their products are very expensive. The Cinderella Stretching Mask costs $149.99 for 2.04 fl. oz., and the Eye Serum costs $175.00 for 1.2 fl oz. Both products can be purchased at <a href="http://www.premierdeadsea.com/" target="_blank">http://www.premierdeadsea.com/</a>. The samples are pretty tiny and I'll only be able to get one use out of the mask and maybe 2 or 3 out of the eye serum, but I don't think using this product a couple of times is going to show me the benefits they are claiming. I don't mind spending money on expensive products if I was able to use them for a week or two, to see if they do what they claim. Chances are, I won't see any results after two applications, so it's likely I won't be purchasing them. We'll see....I'll let you know my opinion after I use it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>NuMe Gift Card</strong></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYDgWxfDj279a7d_cTqg-exrGSFJ2BMzwNqIc6XvaBGE5lChXAcqjqce4RaM0yoY5JlTkmL1iMEdGsTDrVB5aAk8ZyNYOO2W8uUB4x9aHv30TBCYp3OX_cWUxtvvFY4Jpa8sUVELqxnV5-/s1600/NuMe+Coupon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYDgWxfDj279a7d_cTqg-exrGSFJ2BMzwNqIc6XvaBGE5lChXAcqjqce4RaM0yoY5JlTkmL1iMEdGsTDrVB5aAk8ZyNYOO2W8uUB4x9aHv30TBCYp3OX_cWUxtvvFY4Jpa8sUVELqxnV5-/s320/NuMe+Coupon.jpg" uda="true" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial;">Everyone received a $100 gift card to Nu Me Style to use on either hair tools or hair extensions. (<a href="http://www.numestyle.com/" target="_blank">http://www.numestyle.com/</a>). There is no spending limit but must be used for purchasing hair tools (dryer, straightener, curling wands, etc.) or hair extensions. I'm very suspicious of coupons like this. to me, if a company can afford to give me $100 dollars off a product, they are charging too much for the product in the first place. If any of you check out the website and find something you want, subscribe to my blog and leave me a comment below and I will give you my coupon code (must be a subscriber to receive the code). It can only be used once.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">We also received two little chocolates for Valentine's Day. My husband loved them :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I was definitely happier with last month's bag, but I realize that I'm not going to like every bag. I'll still enjoy trying all these products and sharing a few, too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">UPDATE: As of March 13, the NuMe coupon code is still available!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Have a great day,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Kat</span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01306502671070798119noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894657803892247536.post-26542750905802789132012-02-22T17:11:00.001-08:002012-02-23T11:53:33.043-08:00Zoya Coupon Code<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hi Everyone,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I just wanted to let you know about the latest Zoya Nail Lacquer promotion code.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Now through Saturday, February 25<sup>th</sup> 2012 11:59PM EST, ONLY</span><span style="font-family: Arial;">.</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With the purchase of a Zoya Mini Color Lock System,you will receive a duo of Zoya Maisie, Zoya Kristen, Zoya Megan and/or Zoya Chloe FREE (the two you choose is up to you) PLUS... Free Shipping!</span></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong></strong></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Instructions:</span></i></div><ol style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add the Zoya </span><a href="http://www.zoya.com/content/38/item/Zoya/Zoya-Mini-Color-Lock-System.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mini Color Lock System</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> (ZTHOL1101), at least two of the following </span><a href="http://www.zoya.com/content/38/category/Whitney-Eve-Fashion-Collection-NYFW-Fall-2012.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Zoya Kristen, Zoya Megan, Zoya Chloe or Zoya Maisie</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> to your shopping cart (along with any additional items you wish to purchase).</span></i></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Enter code: WHITNEY3 into the coupon/promo field in your cart and press "Apply Code".</span></i></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Complete Check-Out Process, Review and Submit Order.</span></i></li>
</ol><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy shopping!!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Kat</span></div>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01306502671070798119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894657803892247536.post-38794586070398124402012-02-21T05:35:00.000-08:002012-02-21T05:35:24.824-08:00ecoTools Limited Edition Beautiful Expressions Kabuki Set, 4 PCI was in my local Walgreens store over the weekend and noticed they had a clearance basket with the ecoTools Limited Edition Beautiful Expressions Kabuki Set for 50% off. I paid $7.50 for the four brushes.<br />
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The limited edition set includes:<br />
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<ul><li>Conceal Round Kabuki</li>
<li>Bronze Angled Kabuki</li>
<li>Buff Flat Top Kabuki</li>
<li>Contour Domed Kabuki</li>
</ul>These brushes are small in size and not quite as soft as my other ecoTools brushes, but they are still nice brushes. I love the contour domed kabuki as it fits perfectly into the "contouring space" of the cheek. I'm not very good at applying contour, and this brush helps me apply the contour color to the correct spot and not get it all over the cheek area. :)<br />
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The small tapered point on the conceal brush works nicely around my eyes and nose.<br />
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So, if you like ecoTools brushes, this set at 50% off is a great value!!! Run to your local Walgreens and pick up a set!! <br />
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Take care,<br />
KatKathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01306502671070798119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894657803892247536.post-57436028208098422702012-02-20T06:54:00.000-08:002012-02-20T12:24:57.791-08:00Classic Red Nail in Zoya Dominique<span style="font-family: Helv; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Helv; font-size: x-small;"></span></span><br />
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<div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">I love red nail polish. I think red fingernails just look classy. </span></div><div dir="ltr"><br />
</div><div dir="ltr" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">On Valentine's Day, Zoya had a buy one nail lacquer, get one red nail lacquer free promotion. I purchased Dominique and received Carmen free. As you all know, I love Zoya nail lacquer. It goes on smoothly, dries quickly, and wears wonderfully. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div dir="ltr" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Dominique is a bold medium orange-toned brick red creme. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"></span> </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwAWWXyj19m0CXJei_25SZB9x2GGjhCH_maTRlXNMDGCSWGHZGelSGSHkfgBZ2YRCHmVqI00ro8nkworiaw1j6XOODChE_Gi7X2IbOSAwyz3Pm69d7s6wFGsGnrj99sL4vzfznIbaIEpC3/s1600/Zoya+Red.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="height: 132px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; width: 78px;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwAWWXyj19m0CXJei_25SZB9x2GGjhCH_maTRlXNMDGCSWGHZGelSGSHkfgBZ2YRCHmVqI00ro8nkworiaw1j6XOODChE_Gi7X2IbOSAwyz3Pm69d7s6wFGsGnrj99sL4vzfznIbaIEpC3/s200/Zoya+Red.jpg" width="132" yda="true" /></a></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is two coats of Zoya Dominique with Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Anti-Chip Top Coat.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW1sfBgP4omU8w9O9C1XkZRT7y1d3OTac03kIonFN7zeUm_SIC4ATPk1_3cFz9EG1IhMqIUfPDhFxBW_VU4ptgTXNuxJi02W4g3dU1Eok2WaP9L7yS5U5Cvz_4gbrExXDXi887I-TD2t8L/s1600/Zoya+Carmen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW1sfBgP4omU8w9O9C1XkZRT7y1d3OTac03kIonFN7zeUm_SIC4ATPk1_3cFz9EG1IhMqIUfPDhFxBW_VU4ptgTXNuxJi02W4g3dU1Eok2WaP9L7yS5U5Cvz_4gbrExXDXi887I-TD2t8L/s200/Zoya+Carmen.jpg" width="126" yda="true" /></a></div><div dir="ltr" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Carmen is a bright, medium true red in a glossy creme finish. I chose this color to send to a dear friend of mine who lives in Germany, and her name is...Carmen!! I can't wait to send it to her! </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div dir="ltr" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">To get special promotions from Zoya, "like" them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div dir="ltr" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">What Zoya colors are your favorites? Do you love a classy red nail?</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div dir="ltr" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">I hope you all had a wonderful Valentine's Day.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div dir="ltr" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Take care,</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Kat</span></div>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01306502671070798119noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894657803892247536.post-44023827386344372942012-02-05T12:29:00.000-08:002012-02-05T12:29:04.516-08:00L'Oreal Professionnel Mythic Oil Review<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;">I received a sample of the L’Oreal Professionnel Mythic Nourishing Oil in one of my Birchboxes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can’t remember if it was November or December.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I found it in the drawer where I keep all my sample items and decided to give it a try.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;">According to L’Oreal, the Mythic Oil is:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #373737;">beautifying oil enriched with a complex of avocado and grape seed oils to deliver unique benefits to the hair without weighing it down. Hair is nourished, repaired and protected from external aggressions and shine is restored leaving hair supple and soft to touch. Avocado oil, rich in fatty acids and Omegas 3, 6 and 9 nourish, while grape seed oil packed with vitamins and essential fatty acids penetrates quickly to nourish hair deeply and powerfully.</span><o:p></o:p></i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;">I washed my hair as normal and left it wrapped in a towel for a few minutes to soak up the excess moisture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have thick hair, so I put a nickel size amount of the nourishing oil in the palm of my hand and warmed it by rubbing my hands together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The consistency of the L’Oreal Mythic Oil is a little thinner then the Macadamia Healing Oil Treatment I use.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I ran my hands through my hair to distribute the oil from the mid section to the ends and concentrated a little more on my ends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It blended into my hair very easily and has a light, fresh scent.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT5K1x1uiWHoD18pjFlLk9RwbvitpAc3xPvTz1pyUrtKwVPqO3dZX2vaxU72BoyKR2DO8Cm-sQDDTMq22XhT7YcQbMcG3ILtz0rS7Dvp6pJGaSyrcibAUJtiEyHxdHDmoi534oK42US0Ab/s1600/Mythic+Oil.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT5K1x1uiWHoD18pjFlLk9RwbvitpAc3xPvTz1pyUrtKwVPqO3dZX2vaxU72BoyKR2DO8Cm-sQDDTMq22XhT7YcQbMcG3ILtz0rS7Dvp6pJGaSyrcibAUJtiEyHxdHDmoi534oK42US0Ab/s320/Mythic+Oil.JPG" width="192" /></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;">I am so pleased with the results of this product.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After I dried my hair, I noticed immediately how soft and supple it was.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The ends of my hair looked smooth and less frizzy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My hair had a nice shine and there was no greasy feeling at all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The scent does stay in the hair, but it is very subtle and smells really nice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I keep running my hands through my hair because it’s so soft!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I have finished with my Macadamia Healing Oil Treatment, it will be replaced by the L’Oreal Mythic Nourishing Oil.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I highly recommend it.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;">You can purchase L’Oreal Mythic Nourishing Oil on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">www.amazon.com</span></a> (sellers and prices vary).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can also purchase 4.2 ounce bottle for $20.99 at <a href="http://www.sleekhair.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">www.sleekhair.com</span></a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Birchbox (<a href="http://www.birchbox.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">www.birchbox.com</span></a>) sells it but just like all products sold by Birchbox, they charge more, $32.00 for a 4.2 ounce bottle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The L’Oreal website says it’s available in fine hair care salons but none in my area sold it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a comparison, the Macadamia Healing Oil Treatment costs $39.00 for 4.2 ounces.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;">Have any of you tried the new L’Oreal Mythic Nourishing Oil?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do you use hair oil treatments?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If so, which products do you use and how do you like them?</span> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope you're all having a great day!!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Kat</span></div>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01306502671070798119noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894657803892247536.post-70174420452221642612012-02-02T11:55:00.000-08:002012-02-02T11:55:02.232-08:00My First Glam Bag by MyGlam<span style="font-family: Helv; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Helv; font-size: x-small;"> <div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Glam Bag is a monthly subscription service similar to Birchbox. It costs $10 a month and you receive a custom Glam Bag (actual makeup bag) filled with 4 or 5 full-sized or deluxe-sized samples of beauty products (cosmetics, skin care, hair care). Glam Bag started in December of 2011 and was created by several YouTube "beauty guru's". It was so popular they sold out of their December Glam Bag and had to stop accepting subscriptions. They opened subscriptions again in late December, so I was able to sign up then. When you first join the site, you take a beauty quiz to create your personalized beauty profile. Then every month you are sent a bag of goodies for $10 (includes shipping and handling)! You can join by the month, or a year at a time.</span></div><div dir="ltr"><br />
</div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">My January Glam Bag contained:</span></div><ul><li><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Wen Sweet Almond Mint Conditioner (2 fl oz)</span></div></li>
<li><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Freeman Cucumber Peel-Off Mask (6 fl oz - full size product)</span></div></li>
<li><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">SheerCover Duo Concealer in Light/Medium</span></div></li>
<li><div align="center" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The Balm Shady Lady Eyeshadow in Luscious Lani (full size product) </span></div></li>
</ul><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqO-AnBs3ucystXQGzC1CjSPCbNpotu3glhCw_5WlpTF1Cz40IZ1VTpeH8J6iCT0MXK65zAN5Y03YkuqC9TcRiKJeA3BTFElTfwX6S-ujdNtqGhI9jIEAgHPEp-GdgP-aDSTQeuDx8kt7X/s1600/glambag1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><img border="0" height="320" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqO-AnBs3ucystXQGzC1CjSPCbNpotu3glhCw_5WlpTF1Cz40IZ1VTpeH8J6iCT0MXK65zAN5Y03YkuqC9TcRiKJeA3BTFElTfwX6S-ujdNtqGhI9jIEAgHPEp-GdgP-aDSTQeuDx8kt7X/s320/glambag1.jpg" width="273" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Freeman’s Peel-Off Mask in Cucumber: This is fairly sticky when applying it to the face. The directions say it takes 5 minutes to dry but I find it takes much longer then that. Maybe I put too much on. It feels cool and tingly on my skin and once it dries it peels off easily. It leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth and looks a little brighter and firmer. I love facial masks and use several brands from high end to drug store and I really liked this Cucumber mask. I will most likely purchase it when this tube is gone. </span></div><div dir="ltr"><br />
</div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Wen Sweet Almond Mind Conditioner: Please see my blog review below. Didn't care for it....won't purchase it.</span></div><div dir="ltr"><br />
</div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Sheercover’s concealer in light/medium: This has good coverage and a very creamy consistency. I did feel like I needed to set the concealer with a bit of powder. I like that it comes with a light and a medium shade. </span></div><div dir="ltr"><br />
</div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The Balm Shady Lady Eyeshadow: I love this eyeshadow!!! I love the color and the pigmentation is amazing. I would say this color is very similar to Urban Decay Sin - just not quite as shimmery as Sin. The container is very large and will last me a long while. I had never heard of The Balm cosmetics but I like this eyeshadow so much that I am anxious to buy more.</span></div><div dir="ltr"><br />
</div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">This Glam Bag was a great value. Just the eyeshadow alone cost $16.00. I like it better than <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Birchbox because the samples are from popular brands and the sizes are much larger than the "deluxe" samples you receive from Birchbox. </span>You can subscribe to the MyGlam My Bag at </span><a href="http://www.myglam.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">www.myglam.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">.</span></div><div dir="ltr"><br />
</div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Do any of you subscribe to the Glam Bag or Birchbox? Which one do you prefer?</span></div><div dir="ltr"><br />
</div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Take care and I hope you're having a great day!</span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Kat</span></div><div dir="ltr"><br />
</div></span></span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01306502671070798119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894657803892247536.post-852540334633120782012-01-29T15:50:00.000-08:002012-01-29T15:50:05.679-08:00Wen Sweet Almond Mint Cleansing Conditioner<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;">I’ve seen this product many times on QVC and was never really interested in trying it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Except for my Macadamia Nut Healing Oil, I don’t spend a lot of money on my hair care products.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wen products are rather expensive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But, I received the Wen Sweet Almond Mint Cleansing Conditioner in my January GlamBag (blog post on GlamBag coming soon), so I gave it a try.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;"><o:p>The cleansing conditioner is a non-foaming formula and is free of sodium laurel sulfates and detergents.</o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN;">The directions vary depending on your hair length. <span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cleansing Conditioner should be applied in four sections: crown, nape, ends on the right, and ends on the left. </span></span>For my hair, (shoulder length) </span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN;">use a minimum of 16 pumps (four pumps per section). I didn't have a pump bottle, so I just took a guess on how much to use. Massage the conditioning cream into scalp for 3 minutes and comb through to the ends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Leave conditioner on hair for 3 to 5 minutes, then rinse.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivVjje-nqUmGjwvqpNucLbQlPmrWAxSE84M-z4cBMkO9-uDOK1bph4tUb1x-QLLq-xlSr9reNLQJy8w0Aj-MLtc6hW7yb3GraV26OLbZfUMB0sEJX6GFnbyJ0DD8RGT6xCJiPvM15df_QR/s1600/IMG_0379.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivVjje-nqUmGjwvqpNucLbQlPmrWAxSE84M-z4cBMkO9-uDOK1bph4tUb1x-QLLq-xlSr9reNLQJy8w0Aj-MLtc6hW7yb3GraV26OLbZfUMB0sEJX6GFnbyJ0DD8RGT6xCJiPvM15df_QR/s320/IMG_0379.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Wen Sweet Almond Mint Cleansing Conditioner</span></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Using the cleansing conditioner was a big difference for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s probably just mind over matter, but when I use regular shampoo and get a good head of suds, I feel like I’m getting my hair and scalp clean.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Using this conditioner, there were no suds and I just kept massaging and massaging my scalp hoping I got my scalp and hair clean.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> I combed it through my hair and left it on for five minutes before rinsing. I wrapped my hair in a towel for about five minutes and when I removed the towel and ran the </span>comb through my hair I didn’t have any tangles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The comb went straight through my hair, which was very nice because I usually have a lot of tangles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After I dried my hair, it felt soft and smooth but it seems very heavy and weighed down, it's not as full as when I usually wash it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t notice any increased shine, in fact, I think it looks dull.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN;">All of that being said, I won’t be purchasing the Wen Cleansing Conditioner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I feel like my regular shampoo, conditioner and Macadamia Nut Healing Oil does a much better job on my hair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wen is also a bit expensive for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A 32 ounce bottle costs $49.50 plus $7.95 for shipping on QVC.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Have any of you tried the Wen Cleansing Conditioner?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> I'd love to know what you thought about the product!!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Take care,<br />
Kat</span></div>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01306502671070798119noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894657803892247536.post-46052874929353305752012-01-27T05:30:00.000-08:002012-01-27T05:30:31.442-08:00Get Every Last Drop Of That Expensive Product!!<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"> <div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Since beauty products aren't always cheap, I like to get the most I can out of them. So, I'm going to share a great tip with all of you so you can get every last drop of that expensive product.</span></div><div dir="ltr"><br />
</div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">When using a product that comes in a tube, we all know that once you start to get down to the bottom of the tube, it's difficult to squeeze out the rest of the product. Most people don't bother messing with it and just throw the tube away. Well, thanks to this easy trick, you can get every last drop of product out of the tube.</span></div><div dir="ltr"><br />
</div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">1. Cut the bottle into two pieces. Simply take a pair of scissors and cut the bottle in half. </span></div><div dir="ltr"><br />
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</div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">2. Scrape the product from the upper half of the tube and place in the bottom half of the tube. </span></div><div dir="ltr"><br />
</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA66TBzo7mdu7k1vLhVgvHOs2zhKPVgaDQNeL86duJDAHKU26ysI957g1vpQ-bLZ0rM1rtYLzXqewXPxXU6JBQWafHJ1VHrNqcxYYATYTC-bfsYMw3TnbFtK5xaBOcCZ5KPpcZm1Ub3KwJ/s1600/Shiseido+Tube2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA66TBzo7mdu7k1vLhVgvHOs2zhKPVgaDQNeL86duJDAHKU26ysI957g1vpQ-bLZ0rM1rtYLzXqewXPxXU6JBQWafHJ1VHrNqcxYYATYTC-bfsYMw3TnbFtK5xaBOcCZ5KPpcZm1Ub3KwJ/s320/Shiseido+Tube2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Look at all that product!!!</div><div dir="ltr"><br />
</div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">3. Wash the inside of the top piece.</span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">4. Use the top piece of the tube as the lid. The top section will fit nicely over the bottom section so the product won't dry out. </span></div><div dir="ltr"><br />
</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKZZYYNbhjxvPNVPGJXwZ70xsTgQVGwRnwYtIVtQQigiph5tUaPGWHdUwrqXVCcBtMb3dwn2ifAxy6eTvXd6ZMiKmOeKCW4EJ5fQ2AE1NYxBu3M4qAVJwfZ572WXhSCQo4pwFBkpMHj_pc/s1600/Shiseido+Tube3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKZZYYNbhjxvPNVPGJXwZ70xsTgQVGwRnwYtIVtQQigiph5tUaPGWHdUwrqXVCcBtMb3dwn2ifAxy6eTvXd6ZMiKmOeKCW4EJ5fQ2AE1NYxBu3M4qAVJwfZ572WXhSCQo4pwFBkpMHj_pc/s320/Shiseido+Tube3.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">When you need to use the product, use your fingers to scoop out the product, or use a Q-tip. You could also put the product in another container if you don't like using the tube.</span></div><div dir="ltr"><br />
</div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">My Shiseido face cleaner was becoming difficult to get out of the tube, so I tried this trick and I was amazed at how much product was left that I would have thrown away. I probably have a good two weeks worth of product left. </span></div><div dir="ltr"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">This will work on a lot of different products that come in a plastic container. A lot of people do this with the Urbay Decay Primer Potion (the one in the bottle with the wand). You would need a knife to cut the container open and another container to put the product in. </span></div><div dir="ltr"><br />
</div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Have any of you tried this trick on any of your products?</span></div><div dir="ltr"><br />
</div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">I hope you're all having a great day.</span></div><div dir="ltr"><br />
</div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Take care,</span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Kat</span></div></span></span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01306502671070798119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894657803892247536.post-907903803024126112012-01-10T11:06:00.000-08:002012-01-10T11:08:05.488-08:00Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Eye Pencil and Lip Liner Pencil<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; tab-stops: -.5in 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been searching for an eyeliner that doesn't start to slide a few hours after I apply it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All the eyeliners I have tried seems to "feather" on the inner corner of my eye.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sort of like a lipstick feathers when you have lines and wrinkles around the mouth area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well.......not all of you have that problem, but at my age, I do!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; tab-stops: -.5in 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; tab-stops: -.5in 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've tried several products, from high end to drugstore, and had the same results.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I heard a lot of good things about Estee Lauder's Double Wear products, so I decided I'd try the Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Eye Pencil.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The color I purchased was Onyx.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; tab-stops: -.5in 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; tab-stops: -.5in 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This eyeliner is fabulous! It is highly pigmented and glides on smoothly without any tugging.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Only the slightest pressure is needed to create the perfect line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The color, once in place, lasts all day and looks good until I take it off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It sets quickly, which might be a negative if you want to smudge it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You'd have to smudge very quickly after applying the liner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don't smudge my liner, so it isn't a problem for me. It comes with a smudge sponge on the opposite end.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are looking for a eyeliner that stays put all day then look no further!!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; tab-stops: -.5in 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; tab-stops: -.5in 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I wanted to try some other colors so purchased the Bronze and the Black Plum.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are beautiful colors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; tab-stops: -.5in 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; tab-stops: -.5in 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; tab-stops: -.5in 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since I had good results with the eyeliner, I decided to give the Double Wear Stay-in-Place Lip Pencil a try.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have that "feather" issue on my lips! Not an attractive look.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I purchased the color Tawny (see color above).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The lip pencil is just as good as the eyeliner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It goes on smoothly and stays on all day. It does not feather or smudge and it looks great by itself with just a touch of lip gloss. It comes with a brush on the opposite end. There is a nice variety of shades and I look forward to buying more of them. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; tab-stops: -.5in 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; tab-stops: -.5in 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The cost of the Double Wear Stay-in-Place Eye Pencil is $20.00 and the Double Wear Stay-in-Place Lip Pencil is $19.00.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> These are not automatic, twist up pencils, they will need sharpened. </span>I purchased mine at Macy's.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are also available at <a href="http://www.esteelauder.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">www.esteelauder.com</span></a> and the shipping is free on any item!!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; tab-stops: -.5in 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; tab-stops: -.5in 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you have "feather" problems with your eyeliner or lip products, give the Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place products a try.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think you'll be glad you did!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; tab-stops: -.5in 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; tab-stops: -.5in 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Take care,</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; tab-stops: -.5in 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kat</span></span></div>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01306502671070798119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894657803892247536.post-5705189118601855682011-12-30T14:04:00.000-08:002012-01-06T10:49:17.493-08:00Influenster Holiday Vox Box<iframe allowtransparency="allowtransparency" frameborder="0" id="twttrHubFrame" name="twttrHubFrame" scrolling="no" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets/hub.1324331373.html" style="height: 10px; position: absolute; top: -9999em; width: 10px;" tabindex="0"></iframe><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was chosen to receive a </span><a href="http://www.influenster.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Influenster</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Holiday Vox Box. Influenster is like a Birchbox, but it's free. It is a website community and the more influence or reach you have, the more likely you are to receive the boxes. The idea is to use the products and then review the products via a blog, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, or word of mouth. You can sign up to receive their boxes on their website and the more "badges" you earn, the more likely you are to receive the boxes. I have no idea why I was chosen to receive the Holiday Vox Box....I don't have a broad reach or much influence :). Nonetheless, I was excited to receive the box. </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyPFV2mxcp4h6uxq442vI2MoVnAhTVZTmZT6ui0b6V9cE9xTkNW_5Orj4aQNxgL7KcsROGJyWRG5VXBch-yKE6_S6EVaInLWCS4EvCz_kN56dpd2tZ6oG_b1Va-cEP2Dtqx_XRyjr1qAk5/s1600/Influenster.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyPFV2mxcp4h6uxq442vI2MoVnAhTVZTmZT6ui0b6V9cE9xTkNW_5Orj4aQNxgL7KcsROGJyWRG5VXBch-yKE6_S6EVaInLWCS4EvCz_kN56dpd2tZ6oG_b1Va-cEP2Dtqx_XRyjr1qAk5/s320/Influenster.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The contents of my box included: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">* Larabar in Chocolate Chip Brownie (not pictured)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">* <a href="http://www.montagnejeunesse.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Montagne Jennesse Mud Pac Mask</span></a> (anti stress)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">* Softsoap Coconut Scrub bar soap<br />
* ImPress Press On Manicure in WinkWink<br />
* <a href="http://www.newyorkcolor.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">New York Color</span></a> (NYC) Liquid Lipshine in Nude York City<br />
* Mentos Chewing Gum</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Larabar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">I tried the Larabar as soon as I opened the box. I hate to say, I took one bite and spit it out. I've had other Larabar products and liked them, but I didn't care for this one.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Softsoap Coconut Scrub Bar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">This soap has a subtle, sweet smell. It has </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">crushed coconut extract that is infused into the soap. It produces a good amount of suds and left my skin feeling soft and smooth. The scent did not last on my skin, which I like. I don't like my bath soaps to mix with my perfume. I liked this soap, but I don't really care for bar soaps. I prefer body wash in a bottle. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">ImPress Press On Manicure in WinkWink</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">I can't review this product because I didn't use it. I have naturally long nails so I had no need to use the press on nails. I gave the nails to my 16 year old niece who was thrilled to have them. (Below is a picture from their website)</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyaIQE4-U3cQshIYXWIW8bn0ZdaLRoRsaiBLUZwM7wph4acf2fpAJv8YuB3CRuyegZWzTWzW2ROaYLgNgC_iZEZOe6t-ot3TBY8pPj_Xtv-I5TXolTOKJpVunJSJBDrof7ROswuRRV_vTi/s1600/WinkWink.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyaIQE4-U3cQshIYXWIW8bn0ZdaLRoRsaiBLUZwM7wph4acf2fpAJv8YuB3CRuyegZWzTWzW2ROaYLgNgC_iZEZOe6t-ot3TBY8pPj_Xtv-I5TXolTOKJpVunJSJBDrof7ROswuRRV_vTi/s1600/WinkWink.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial;">New York Color (NYC) Liquid Lipshine in Nude York City<br />
This is my first NYC Liquid Lipshine product and I really like it. The color is a sheer peachy nude with a hint of shimmer. The only small negative is that it got a little sticky on my lips after awhile. But, I will most likely buy more in other shades.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I haven't tried this yet, but I am looking forward to trying it. I have used other Montagne Jennesse masks and they are easy to find (drugstore) and very affordable.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Mentos Chewing Gum (Pure Fresh)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">This gum is awesome....if you like strong flavored gum, which I do. This would be perfect if you're on a dinner date and had spicy food, or a lot of garlic.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Sorry this post is so long, but I hope you enjoyed all the reviews. I was really happy to receive the Influenster box and hope to receive more in the future.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy New Year to you all! I wish you a 2012 full of joy, peace, health and happiness.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Kat</span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01306502671070798119noreply@blogger.com0