Wednesday, October 7, 2015

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.


Monday, October 5, 2015

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.

Saturday, October 3, 2015

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.

Thursday, October 1, 2015

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**

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

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.

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Wei Golden Root Purifying Mud Mask





I have used Wei East Golden Root Renewal before and loved it. So, I was excited when I found this in makeup cache. The super soft mud is easy to apply and stays put. However, it has a bit of a liquidy consistency and if you are not careful it can go over a certain someone’s white bathroom floor :/ The color and consistency reminds me a bit of a chocolate milkshake.  The mud promises to deep clean and remove impurities from skin thanks to the seven herbs it is in enriched with. The single use portable packaging makes it is easy to keep it fresh and prevent the product from drying out.  I was able to cover my entire face with about 75% of each of the pod and use the remainder on my neck or hands, depending which needed more TLC. I usually wait until the mud is completely dried before washing off but I recommend doing that in the shower as it can get a bit messy. After removing the mask, follow up with toner and a moisturizer to reveal smoother and softer skin.