A review of consumer goods, make up, book reviews and sometimes a random review.
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Friday, March 7, 2014
Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips
Not the best picture, but what can you do :P |
With
having more than 200,000 pores on your face, wouldn’t you want them to
be clean as well? The oil - free paper mache strips promise to “deep
clean” your pores and with regular use can reduce the appearance of your
pores. I have been using these strips since I was in high school and
they have helped removed the blackheads. Sadly, I didn’t notice an
difference in the appearance of my pores or getting rid of my blackheads
completely. While I wish I could get rid of the blackheads completely
but these are fun to use in the meantime.
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Nars Cream Blush - 5210 Enchanted
The soft peachy blush with a bit of golden shimmer goes on sheer. When, I say sheer I mean it goes so sheer that I can barely see it on my skin. I think I am rather use this as a highlighter than a blush. The creamy blush goes on smooth and felt soft against my skin as it is enriched with vitamin E. The blush melted into my skin but stayed put for 2 or 3 hours although not that can I tell sometimes [all I see a glimmer here and there].
Every Day with Rachael Ray June 2013
Tea based perfumes to try this month-
Philosophy The Tea Party
Demeter Earl Grey Tea Roll on Perfume Oil
Indus by DSH Perfumes
Moroccan Tea Perfume Oil Concentrate by Alkemia Perfumes
L’Occitane The Vert & Bigarade
InStyle June 2013
How to find your perfect shorts -
“The mood - these causal styles are strictly a weekend look, so relax - you can’t go wrong with silky boxers, flat front Bermudas or cool racer stripe trunks.
The fit - size up: shorts like these should graze not grab your shape. Try darker solids for a slimming effect or bright prints to highlight curves.
The mix - add structure to a flowy pair with a balzer, a button front shirt, and gladiators. Or match a tiny-print T with bottoms in a louder pattern.”
White nail polish is the new trend. Here are some picks -
Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure nail lacquer in Sheer Bliss
CND Colour nail lacquer in Studio White
OPI nail lacquer in Alpine Snow
Deborah Lippmann nail lacquer in Amazing Grace
Editors’ Pick and Deals & Steals -
Dior Jelly Lip Pen in Copacabana
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Daily Glow Moisture
Nars Radiant Creamy concealer in Cafe
Givenchy Le Vernis in Croisiere Mat Orange
Illume Essential Mini Tin in Oakmoss
Lulah Magnolia Fig body wash
L’oreal Paris True Match Super Blendable Crayon Concealer
Color Pop!
Cargo lip gloss in Bourbon St
Almay Color + Care Liquid Lip Balm
Dior Addict gloss in Dolly Pink
Lancome Gloss in Love in Under the Spotlight
Make Up for Ever Aqua Rouge No. 16
Bobbi brown Tube Tint in Naked
Mark Glimmer Shine gloss in Nude Glimmer
Double Duty Makeup
Pixi Illuminating Tint & Conceal in Bare Glow
Votre Vu Bebe Duette in Framboise Lip Balm and Hand Creme
Anastasia Beverly Hills Highlighting Creme Duo in St. Tropez
Ready to Wear Shadow and Liner in Chestnut
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Fekkai Advanced Brilliant Glossing Olive Oil Shampoo and Conditioner
The
sweet floral scented shampoo provides a generous lather. The
conditioner was creamy and left my hair feel soft and glossy. My hair
was bouncy, soft, luscious, and glossy! I couldn’t stop touching,
feeling, and sniffing my hair. The only downside was trying not go
overboard on the product otherwise your hair will get a bit greasy.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Julep Nail Polish - Valerie
Julep describes this as teal with iridescent micro glitter. This looks more like hunter green with a bit of gold glitter to me. The full coverage formula goes on thick and leaves a glossy finish. I didn't like this polish at first but it is growing on me.
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EveryDay with Rachael Ray March 2014
The world’s oldest person when she died at age 115. Hendrikje van Andel-Schipper of the Netherlands swore she owe her longevity to drinking a glass of orange juice a day! [Her other secret - pickled herring]
Zest is Best - Don’t toss that peel! Did you know that orange rind has four times more fiber per ounce than the fruit? It’s also rich in flavonoids, which fight cancer and diabetes and lower cholesterol.
Make your own cleaner - the oil in orange rind doesn’t just smell great, it contains d-limonene, a natural solvent that can cut through grease. For a zingy cleaning spray, steep the rind of four orange in 1 cup distilled white vinegar for 2 weeks. Strain and dilute with 1 cup water. Put in a spray bottle and use as an all-purpose cleaner.
The Ultimate Scrambled Eggs
1. Crack 8 farm fresh or organic eggs into a medium bowl.
2. Add ½ teaspoon salt
2. Using a fork beat the eggs vigorously until they are smooth and well combined about 30 seconds.
4. Grab a 10 inch nonstick skillet
5. Add the beaten eggs to the skillet before you put it on the heat
6. Add 1 tablespoon finely chopped chilled butter [no heat yet]
7. Over medium heat, stir the eggs with a silicone spatula until the butter melts, about 2 minutes.
8. Once the butter melts, begin to scrape the cooked eggs toward the center of the pan.
9. After about 1 minute and 30 seconds, when large curds form but a good amount of runny eggs remains, remove the pan from the heat.
10. Add 1 more tablespoon of chopped cold butter. Gently fold the eggs until the butter melts and the eggs are cooked but still shiny and moist, about 5 seconds.
Confectioners’ Sugar Hack
All you need is granulated sugar with a clean coffee grinder. Put a ½ cup sugar in the grinder, let it spin for 30 seconds and you’ve got fluffy powdered sugar.
Allure February 2014
How to pick the perfect pink lipstick
If you have thin lips - avoid deep pink stains, which darken the center, where you need volume. Instead, choose a light shade and a dab thick, clear gloss on top.
If you have yellow teeth - coral colors are a big no-no. But blue based shades give the illusion of a whiter smile.
If you have ruddy skin - nude pink or mauve lip colors help neutralize skin’s red undertones
If you have cracked lips - Matte lipstick makes fine lines more visible. Instead, uses a moisturizing tinted balm
If you have big lips - keep your mouth from taking over your face by pairing fuchsia lipstick with dark brown liner on the eyes.
Acid Table
Glycolic Acid is the smallest molecule, so it penetrates deepest. Derived from sugar, it’s the most effective but has a greater potential to irritate.
Lactic Acid made from sour milk, is the second smallest molecule. It’s gentler than glycolic and draws moisture to the skin as it removes dead cells, so it’s hydrating, too.
Fruit Acids such as citric [from lemons and grapefruit] and malic [from apples], are larger compounds that work on the uppermost layer of the skin. They’re often combined with glycolic and lactic acids for faster results.
Salicylic Acids a beta hydroxy acid, is ideal for treating acne. It penetrates and unclogs oily pores.
Trichloroacetic Acid or TCA is used by doctors for intense in-office peels that cause deep and ugly peeling before transforming skin.
Burn Notice
While many anti aging ingredients gradually lose their mojo sa sthey sit on your bathroom counter, acids can become more potent - and potentially more harsh - after you crack them open. No one agrees on exactly when this happens, but as a rule, if an acid product has been open for six months, toss it.
Monday, March 3, 2014
The Body Shop Ginger Sparkle Soap
I
received this gingerbread shaped tin for Christmas. I am sad that my
camera deleted the photos of the cute bear tin and the photos of the
other stuff from the set. The cute soap has a zesty ginger scent from
the ginger root extracts. The heart shaped soap had bits of exfoliation
bits, which I am guessing is pieces of ginger root [Thank you, Captain
Obvious]. While, the soap gave a creamy lather, the exfoliation was a
bit too rough on my arms and irritated it a bit. But it work wonders for
my other dry spots, like my ankles, elbows and my feet.
Sunday, March 2, 2014
SW Basics Cinnamon Organic Lip Balm
I
can hardly think of something that is so great and it only takes 5
[yes, five!] natural ingredients to make [not including food]. I am not a
big fan of cinnamon, truth be told I actually hate the scent and taste
of cinnamon. You are probably wondering why bother buying this lip balm.
Well, the method behind my madness, I noticed I put on a lot of lip
balm and tend to lick it off during the day. I figured I wouldn’t be
tempted to lick off lip balm that tastes like cinnamon. The lip balm
does have a strong cinnamon taste and goes on smoothly. It left my lips
feeling soft, moisturized and left a cinnamon taste. Overall, I did like
it but I ended up liking the cinnamon taste so I kept putting more on. I
also bought the cocoa and peppermint flavor and can’t wait to try those
as well. I kind of wish they had a whipped cream flavor.
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