Cosmopolitan March 2013

Skin Changing Antioxidants

Green or White Tea - when applied to skin, teas neutralize free radicals before they’re able to penetrate and do damage.

Vitamin C - it ups skin’s natural SPF, fades spots, and stimulates collagen. Vitamin C is unstable unless it’s coupled with vitamin E.

Sulforaphane - found in broccoli, it boosts your body’s natural antioxidant defenses and has anti-inflammatory and detoxifying properties.

Vitamin E - not only does it neutralize free radicals, but it also helps preserve cell membranes and heals the barrier, the first line of defense in prevent moisture from escaping.

Julep Nail Polish - Hartleigh

The holographic top coat has specks of white hexagon glitter, holographic glitter dots and red heart shaped glitter. The top coat can be use by itself or as a top coat. The glitter was a bit chunky and most of the red hearts glitter was stuck on the bottom. It took several tries it the hearts out. With two coats, the nail polish provided full coverage but the glitter does feel a bit rough. I usually apply a top coat to make the glitter less rough and to keep the hearts in place but it makes a bit thick and then the polish chips more easily. Overall, its nice by itself or as a top coat for roughly a day or two before it chips.

Levels Natural Shower Bomb

This was the first time I ever heard of Shower Bombs.  But being an avid fan of bath bombs, I figured I would give this a try. The gluten free shower bombs were easy to use. Just drop them near direct water away from the drain. Each bomb was packed with organic menthol, eucalyptus and tea tree essential oil to relax and clear away stress. I love the bombs, they felt like being at a spa but private in home experience. I wouldn’t recommend using these as bath bombs as the mint might causes some unwanted tingling sensations. The minty scent was not super strong and I love how relax I felt. I used these when I was feeling a bit under the weather and I usually perk up right afterwards. Even though each shower bomb is individually wrapped, I recommend using them as soon as possible because the first two I used right away within 2 weeks apart and I forgot about them until 2 months later and they didn’t smell as strong as before. One of the shower bombs was so weak, I didn’t even realize it was in the shower with me until I accidentally stepped on it.   

Mally Beauty Evercolor Starlight Waterproof Eye Liner - Sailor

I have been a long time fan of Mally Beauty's eye liner. They are creamy smooth and once they go on, they stay on! If you want to smudge the eyeliner you have a quick 30 seconds after application otherwise the product stays put. I do like even though it doesn't run, crease, smudge or budge  -- it is still easy to remove with makeup remover. The navy blue eyeliner had a bit of gray glitter which works both for the daytime and a smokey look for the nighttime.