Fresh's Advanced Sugar Lip Therapy & Polish Duo

photo courtesy of qvc.com

I received this duo from QVC several months ago and found that it was a nice way to be introduced to the Fresh brand.

 

Included in this set are a full sized Advanced Lip Treatment balm and a travel sized Sugar Lip Polish.

 

Despite the size of the scrub, just a little bit is needed for a good lip exfoliation. I've been using this once a week and have hardly made a dent.

The consistency is thick and a lot more grainy than any other types that I have tried out in the past. While there are plenty of moisturising ingredients (jojoba, grapeseed, shea butter), I've still noticed that my lips feel dry and tight immediately after use. As of right now I'm still unsure of whether or not this will be repurchased.

 

In the beginning I didn't think much of the lip treatment, however, I recently made a trip to Sephora to replace my original (and now empty) tube. It goes on easily and has a light citrus scent. I apply this before bed and in the morning my lips are nice and soft.

 

If you've tried this please tell me what you think.

You can purchase Fresh products at the following:

*fresh.com

*qvc.com

*sephora.com

*Sephora

 As always, thank you for reading and supporting this blog :)

Note: I purchased these products with my own money. The opinions expressed in this post are those of my own. I have never accepted any kind of compensation in exchange for a review. For more information, please check out my Disclaimer.

It Cosmetics Vitality Lip Flush Trio

I have been wanting to review this for quite some time, as I have been using these lipsticks for almost a year now. Prior to watching a presentation of this set on QVC, I had never really had much of an appeal for It Cosmetics, however I was quite intrigued and felt the need to try them out.

Each Vitality Lip Flush acts as a lipstick, anti-aging lip balm, gloss, and stain. Not only are these paraben free, but they also contain ingredients such as vitamins A, C & E, Acai, and Green & White tea.

Upon first application it truly feels like a balm but over time, I noticed that my lips do start to feel dry requiring a gloss application. If I wear these on multiple days in a row then my lips start to peel, which is not too pretty. The staying power itself, though, is really impressive. In fact, I first started using these lipsticks while recovering from getting my tongue pierced, which required brushing my teeth a lot. Through all that, I never had to reapply.

The colors consist of:

-Je Ne Sais Quoi-a sheer pink

- Love Story-a deeper pink (My personal favorite)

- Pretty Woman-a sheer berry
Note: The colors will differ based on your natural lip color and how much product is applied

Overall, these have become a go to product, especially on occasions such as parties, concerts, and vacations. For the most part, all it takes is one application and then I'm set for the day.

If your interested, you can find this set by going on qvc.com, alternately, you can find the singles at itcosmetics.com.

As always, I thank you for visiting my blog :)

Note: I purchased these products with my own money. The opinions expressed in this post are those of my own. I have never accepted any kind of compensation in exchange for a review. For more information, please check out my Disclaimer.

Jason and The Drugstore-Maybelline Superstay 14Hr Lipstick

Last night as I wrote out the shopping list for Jason, I decided to have a little fun and also asked him to pick out a lipstick. Having just watched several "My Boyfriend/Husband Does My Makeup" videos, I was inspired and pretty curious to see what he'd bring home. Truth be told, I expected either black or a shiny silver shade, thankfully that was not the case.

He was actually a really good sport and it looked like he took this experiment quite seriously.
Out of everything he had to choose from, he came home with the Maybelline Super Stay 14Hr Lipstick in Ultimate Blush.

I'm still beyond impressed with his choice because the shade alone is absolutely perfect and one that I would probably reach for quite often.
To me this just screams Spring...it's a perfect light pink tone with a little bit of shimmer.

The staying power is actually pretty impressive as well.
I applied this before I left for work and at first wasn't thrilled with the sticky feeling it left, however, that went away within minutes. Having spent a nine-hour day without touch-ups, the lipstick is still on my lips. Although, I would like to note that the color has been turned down a bit.



7:30AM

5:30PM

Overall, I really liked this, which says a lot considering I'm not a huge fan of Maybelline products. I  could certainly see this being used especially on occasions when I don't want to worry about whether or not my lipstick is still looking intact. If anything, my main complaint would be the fact that it has made my lips feel dry so I probably would not use this on a daily basis.

While I can't speak for Jason, I had a fun time with this and am considering turning this little game into a possible series...we shall see......

As always, I thank you for visiting my blog...
I'd also like to give Jason a special shout-out for being so supportive and willing to play along :)


Note: This product was selected by someone else, but was purchased with my own money. The opinions expressed in this post are those of my own. I have never accepted any kind of compensation in exchange for a review. For more information, please check out my Disclaimer.

Return To Radiance Collection

Last year bareMinerals had the Return to Radiance collection on QVC as a TSV, which I had regretted not ordering ever since. While $85 is defiantly a lot to spend, this kit itself truly is a great value, especially considering it has almost a $150 value.

~The Breakdown~
*Prime Time Neutralizing Foundation Primer=$23
Unlike the original face primer, this one helps to reduces redness.

*Original SPF 15 Foundation (my shade is Golden Fair)=$27
The best foundation I have ever used and covers absolutely everything...not to mention has dramatically helped to improve my complexion.

*SPF 20 Concealer=$18
This gives the foundation an extra boost offering even more coverage.

*Prime Time Primer Shadow in Cameo Pink=$12
Eye shadow primer in a pinky coral shade...I have not tried this out just yet.

*Ready Blush in The French Kiss=$22
Another great blush from the brand in a watermelon-pink shade....warning to all the faired-skinned ones out there-use a light hand.

*Marvelous Moxie Gloss in Hot Shot=$18
This is a flamingo-pink shade...you can read more about my love for these glosses here.

*Full Coverage Kabuki Brush=$28
This is a full-tapered brush that I like to keep in my purse to use with my Ready Mineral Veil.

*Blush Brush=$15
This is a soft, round brush...since I prefer a retractable brush for on-the-go applications, this has not gotten much use.

Overall, this would make a great gift for someone who is looking into trying out bareMinerals, or even just makeup in general for that matter. The reason I ordered this was because it contains many of my H.G. items, which are now "waiting in the wings". Not only did it save me $60, but I was able to pay for it in monthly installments making my wallet sweat a little less :)

If you're interested, there are currently two different kits offered on QVC. The one that I have can be found here, and the original, which contains different shades for the blush, eyelid primer, and gloss (along with brushes) can be found here.

As always, I thank you for visiting my blog :)


Note: I purchased these products with my own money. The opinions expressed in this post are those of my own. I have never accepted any kind of compensation in exchange for a positive review. For more information, please check out my Disclaimer.

Lorac's Sweet Temptations Lip Gloss Collection

A while back I vented about the fact that the post office lost a package of mine (you can read about it HERE). Well, here it is...

This set is part of Lorac's Sweet Temptations holiday collection, not to mention my first purchase from the brand in general.

~What It Is~

A set of six full sized lip glosses that are each scented after their names.

~Shades~

*Candy Apple=warm red

*Frosted Gumdrop=bright pink

*Pumpkin Spice=Barbie doll pink

*Cotton Candy=medium pink

*Butterscotch=pale peach

*Creme Brulee=light pink

Note: These are jam packed with glitter/shimmer.

The glosses feel extremely light and last a decent amount of time.
I noticed that the lighter shades looked a lot smoother while the darker colors applied streaky, but it did help if I layered them on top of  lipstick.

Overall, while the shades are really nice, these glosses really did not impress much.
Don't let my opinion push you away, though. If you want to try them out you can find them at the following:
*lorac.com
*sephora.com
*Sephora
*ulta.com
*Ulta

As always, thank you for reading my blog :)
2 More Days Until TSO!!!!!!!!

P.S. I really need to stop taking photos when I'm tired...I think the exhaustion shows :(

Note: I purchased these products with my own money. The opinions expressed in this post are those of my own. I have never accepted any kind of compensation in exchange for a positive review. For more information, please check out my Disclaimer.

LG Holiday Italian Marble Lipstick

I had been on the fence about this set for a while mainly because I already have a ton of lip products. The deciding factor was the fact that a portion of the price is being donated to the Red Cross to benefit Hurricane Sandy victims...being a Jersey girl, how could I possibly pass that up?

Already being a lover of Laura Geller's other Italian Marble lipsticks, I knew before even trying these out that I'd enjoy these just as much if not more. They offer a lot of moisturising benefits and glide on like a lip balm, which is absolutely perfect for this time of year.

The difference between these and the other sets I have is that these are extremely pigmented  and really pack on the color while the other shades like Dulce and Riviera are more sheer. I also noticed that while all three had a glossy look to them, Strawberry Toffee and Mixed Berry had a metallic finish, while Honey Bun was more matte.

All in all I think this is a great value, especially considering each lip stick retails for $18 each. As usual, these LG lip products certainly do not disappoint.

{it was only fitting to model using the classic Laura Geller pose}

~Shades~

*Mixed Berry*

Warm pink with pomegranite shades; Applies as a deeper berry tone

*Honey Bun*

Warm melon and glazed cinnamon shades; Applies as a light peach tone

*Strawberry Toffee*

Warm pink with copper undertones; Applies as a magenta shade

Please note: This is what the colors look on my lips and can vary from person to person

I think this is a QVC exclusive...if interested you can check them out HERE.

Thank you for taking the time to read my blog :)

Note: I purchased these products with my own money. The opinions expressed in this post are those of my own. I have never accepted any kind of compensation in exchage for a positive review. For more information, please check out my Disclaimer.



bare Minerals Moxie Holiday Sets

Desperately needing to get out of the house, my mom and I headed off to out local bare Minerals store, where I picked up the Hot to Trot Moxie holiday set. Immediately after trying all six of the different glosses, I realized I had to try the Cool as Ice set as well.

This product makes my lips look amazing, not to mention they do have pretty good staying power (the candy scent is an added bonus). The difference I've noticed between the two is basically "safe" and "out of the box".

~Hot To Trot~
This would be more for the neutral kind of girl.

*Maverick=Rosewood Shimmer

*Crowd Surfer=Cotton Candy Pink

*Smooth Talker=Golden Pink

*Firecracker=Candied Apple

*Smarty Pants=Shell

*Dreamer=Golden Sand

~Cool As Ice~
This is for someone who really likes to make their lips pop.

*Hot Ticket=Electric Pink

*Daredevil=Blackberry

*Fashionably Late=Opal

*Socialite=Pink

*Gutsy=Fuchsia Berry

*Rebel=Pink Mauve

Please Note: Each gloss has shimmer to it...not over the top, but it does add a little extra sparkle.

As predicted, these sets did not disappoint. I highly suggest checking them out, especially if you're new to the brand.

You can read my previous post on an initial review of the glosses and can check out more information anywhere that carries bare Minerals, along with their website.

Also:
1. It's been a while since I initially took these pictures and it wasn't until actually posting them that I realized how horribly exhausted I looked.
2. What was going on with my hair!?!?


As always, thank you for your support...and putting up with some bad photos :)

Note: I purchased these products with my own money. The opinions expressed in this post are those of my own. I have never accepted any kind of compensation in exchage for a good review. For more information, please check out my Disclaimer.

bareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Duo



A couple weeks ago bareMinerals had a TSV (Today's Special Value) on QVC. I didn't order that but on a whim I did pick up their new lipgloss duo.

Due to high shipping charges, my general rule is that the only items I order are either a really good value or exclusives. In this case, it was door number two.

Here's a little about the product-

Marvelous Moxie Duo in Real McCoy and Future Star

Feature Price of $24.55 (Now $27)

Currently only found on QVC, Item Number A225651

According to the QVC page:

"Unleash your inner Moxie with a full-looking, pillowy pout. Marvelous Moxie Lipgloss is infused with natural ingredients that smooth and hydrate lips with sheer, pure color and a shiny, mirror-like finish that lasts"

I've been using these for a little over a week and have been enjoying them quite a bit. Future Star is certainly the one that I've reached for the most. It has a sheer pale pink shade and is perfect for everyday wear. Real McCoy, although I haven't worn as often, is absolutely gorgeous-the T.V. and computer did not do this justice! It has a berry tone with a little gold shimmer. While it is darker it's still a wearable color and will look great for fall.

                                     (Future Star)                                          (Real McCoy)

The wand is great in the fact that it's almost like a large, flat spoon which makes for easy application.

The first time I applied it, my lips instantly had a cool sensation, somewhat reminiscent of the Burts Bees products, and it lasted a good amount of time. When I first heard about this I was a little nervous but it actually felt refreshing. My favorite part, though, is the sweet smell. This product seriously smells like candy, just like the ELF lipglosses.

Overall, I really like these and while they are on the pricey side I would repurchase...in fact, I'm already planning on it. I felt like I didn't have to reapply often, even after eating or drinking, and loved how full it made my lips look.

If your interested in learning more and/or ordering click HERE.

Also, based on an email I received from bareMinerals, one of the holiday items that should be out in stores and online within the next month is a set of mini Marvelous Moxie glosses...I am so jumping on them!!! (not literally, of course..well, maybe...)

If you haven't tried bareMinerals products, I strongly recommend checking them out. They changed my severely broken-out skin in under a year.

Where They're Sold:
*http://www.bareescentuals.com/
*bareMinerals Boutiques
*http://www.qvc.com/

*Sephora

*http://www.sephora.com/

*Ulta

*http://www.ulta.com/

I'm sure they're available elsewhere....if all else fails, there's always Google ;)

As always, I thank you for your support in my ongoing journey.

Note: I purchased these products with my own money. The opinions expressed in this post are those of my own. I have never accepted any kind of compensation in exchage for a review. For mor information, please check out my Disclaimer.

FOTD Featuring LG's Toast of The Town Collection

With Spring right around the corner and the weather as nice as it's been, I decided to go with some bright colors from Laura Geller's Toast of The Town Collection.

On My Face:

Be Prime Time primer

Be Foundation in Golden Fair

Be Bisque

Be Warmth (for contouring)

Be Faux Tan

Laura Geller Blush and Brighten in Mimosa

Be Pure Radiance

Be Veil

On My Eyes:

ELF primer

Laura Geller Eye Dreams in Belini

Laura Geller Brightening Eyeliner in Bone

Laura Geller liner in Purple Passion

Smashbox liner in Onyx

Laura Geller Brow Marker in Taupe

Tarte Lights Camera Splashes Mascara

On My Lips:

Laura Geller Tropics Lipstick

Laura Geller City Lights gloss

FOTD & Review

I centered this look on my new Bare Escentuals Ready shadow set-The Scenic Route. While it was love at first sight, I admit I was a little intimidated at first. I think I did a nice job with it, though :)

~Face~ (after moisturizer & primer)

I mainly wanted the attention to go on my eyes, so I kept my face natural and glowy.

What I used:

*bareMinerals foundation in Golden Fair

*bareMinerals Warmth used as a contour

*bareMinerals Faux Tan All Over Face Color

*Laura Geller Baked Blush in Mimosa

*bareMinerals Pure Radiance as a highlight

*bareMinerals Veil

Eyes

*bareMinerals Ready shadow in Breathtaking (shimmery white with a bit of gold from The Scenic Route)

I applied this lighter color in the inner part of my eyelid and around the tear ducts to look more awake.

*bareMinerals Ready Shadow in Spectacular (shimmery green with a gold undertone from The Scenic Route)

This was applied on the outer corners of my lid (a little goes a long way)

*Tarte Light green eyeliner from The Jewelry Box palette (from Dec. 2010)

I lined the outer corners of my top lid to make the green shadow pop. I've found that by only lining about half of my upper lid, it makes my eyes more defined and open.

*Tarte shimmery deep gold shadow from The Jewelry Box palette (from Dec. 2010)

To me, this looks like it's just a bit deeper than Spectacular-I used this to smoke out the outer portion of my crease.

*Smashbox Limitless Liner in Onyx

As always, I used this to line my waterline.

*Tarte Shadows from The Jewelry Box palette (from Dec. 2010)

To balance out all the shimmer from the shadows, I used a light cream shade (matte) as my highlighter on my brow bones. In order to make my eyeliner pop a little more, I used a deep green shimmery shadow over the green liner and a shimmery purple on the outer corner (near my waterline) for an unexpected pop of color.

*Tarte Lights, Camera, Splashes waterproof mascara

*Laura Geller Brow Marker in Taupe

~Lips~

*Laura Geller The Tropics Lipstick

~The Scenic Route: Review~

The shadows feel like silk and are incredibly pigmented-you only need a slight touch to pick up the product. The colors are absolutely beautiful...they're bright, yet are quite wearable. Just like all Bare Escentuals products they enhance your features as opposed to hiding them. I have a big feeling that I will be picking up more in the (very) near future.

Note: I purchased these products with my own money. The opinions expressed in this post are those of my own. I have never accepted any kind of compensation in exchage for a review. For mor information, please check out my Disclaimer.