TBS Born Lippy Pomegranate Lip Balm

The cult favorite lip moisturizer is now in the stick format. I love TBS lip balms but hate the tubs since my fingers are not always clean. The new stick format was easier and more portable as well. The lip balm promises to give a pop of color, a bit of shimmer and shine, condition and moisturize lips.  I didn't notice any shimmer or color but my lips were soft and moisturized but it didn't last very long. The lip balm had a sweet pomegranate scent but no flavor.

Julep Nail Polish - Francis

The creamy celery green goes on smoothly with a creme finish. The application wasn't very thick or goopy but it took a couple of coats for full coverage.  It's a perfect color for rounding out the Summer and to bring in the Fall.

Salus Shower Bomb - Lemongrass

I love taking baths but sometimes, one wants the scent of a bath bomb but not the hassle of cleaning the tub, water usage and the time commitment. When I came across this shower bomb, I figured it would help me relax in the shower like a bath would. The bath bomb was very fragrant when I opened and I couldn’t wait to be surrounded by the scent. Unfortunately, that’s the only time I actually got to smell the shower bomb. I put the bomb on the shower floor towards the end the water will hit in but not drown it as it is recommended on the label.  The shower bomb fizzled a bit and then died, barely any scent came out. Super disappointing, what was worst is that there was big  portion of the shower bomb that had no scent and just stayed there. Don’t get me wrong, I sometimes take 30+ minutes showers when I do my “treatments”. I am hoping I got a bad batch but I am in no hurry to find out.

Babor HSR de Luxe Ultimate Anti-Aging Serum

The luxe serum promises to help skin regenerate itself as we get older. Our complexion loses its radiance and collagen while wrinkles begin to form. The lightweight serum is packed with HSR Telovitin, HSR lifting integral complex,  and black pearl essences to nurture and heal skin. The creamy serum went on easily and absorbed almost instantly. It made my skin look and feel firmer, youthful and more glowing. While, using this product every night I woke up with amazing skin. I kept getting compliments and questions on who is my facialist is. While, I love the serum, I do not love the $200 price tag which will forever leave this item as a splurge once in awhile treat. Which saddens me greatly, one day I will be rich enough to slather this glorious serum all over me.

Book Review - The Tsar of Love and Techno by Anthony Mara

Photo Source - Random House

**May contain spoilers**

The collection of short stories where each character lives are interwoven with each other. The characters are all depicted as flawed people are just trying to do the best with what they have.

At first, we take a peek into a censor who lived in Russia during 1937. We get to see what motivates him. It seems at first that he betrays all that mattered to him only to learn later he is actually preserving all that mattered to him.  And with that one action, it changes the course of every other characters' lives. The short stories lead us all the way into the future of 2013 to see how the characters deal with actions done in 1937.

With each story, you are able to read and find out why each character behaved the way they did and end up sympathizing with them realizing they are just human. It's a fun twist to see how each of the characters are all connected in the end and realizing doing just one thing can have an impact on not only yourself but others. It's a book that can be enjoyed over and over to appreciate the characteristics that make us human.

**I received a copy of this book for my honest feedback. This had no impact on my review**

R.E.I.G.N. Lipstick - Apple Blossom Red

I came across this lipstick one Sunday when cleaning up my stash. The classic red goes on smoothly and stays put for 3  - 4 hours even while drinking water. It is creamy but felt drying.  A cute red lipstick at an affordable price (paid $8).  The R.E.I.G.N. brand was founded in 2013 by Joshua Brands in partnership with the Miss America Organization. Proceeds of each sale is goes to helping support the Miss America Organization’s Scholarship Program. A lipstick that not only makes look good but feel good.