tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31460531610136907282024-02-19T10:25:05.774-05:00Beauty ParfaitAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01144684201828257735noreply@blogger.comBlogger174125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3146053161013690728.post-12873649203580016312014-05-29T00:24:00.001-04:002014-05-29T00:24:11.514-04:00Review: Nature's Bounty Hair, Skin & Nails Gummies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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So, first post back and I nearly killed my movie maker program because it kept not responding and deleting my video. Hurrah! I'm also using a different camera for the photos in this post. For some reason Nikons and I do not get along.</div>
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ANYWAY! I was contacted back in February through <a href="http://smiley360.com/index.php">Smiley360</a> to see if I wanted to review a Nature's Bounty product. Both my Mother and I have used Nature's Bounty vitamins for years, but I didn't know they were coming out with a Gummy version of their Hair, Skin and Nails vitamin.</div>
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I'm actually very familiar with their regular Hair, Skin and Nails vitamin, and have used it before in the past... multiple times.</div>
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Lets get straight to it. These are gummies (well, duh Alchemy), and these are the first gummy vitamin that I've actually taken. </div>
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The gummies contain 2 Skin and Hair Nutrients, Antioxidants <b>Vitamin C</b> (involved in collagen production and formation) & <b>E</b> (contributes to skin health). They also contain <b>Biotin</b> which according to the label helps maintain healthy hair and promotes healthy nails by acting at the nail matrix.</div>
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They're strawberry flavored, which I'll put it this way, my Mother even tried them and she is NOT a fan of anything gummy. The flavor is subtle, and does not over power at all. I did detect a hint of a gelatin flavor, but that might just be me.</div>
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The other ingredients listed on the label: <i>Corn Syrup, Sugar, Dicalcium Phosphate, Grape Juice Color Concentrate, Gelatin, Modified Food Starch, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Natural Strawberry Flavor, Black Carrot Juice Color Concentrate, Maltodextrin, Fractionated Coconut Oil (Contains one or more of the following: Camauba Wax, Beeswax), Silica</i></div>
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<b>Final Verdict:</b> I've been taking these for about three weeks now, two gummies in the morning per the instructions (you can take them twice a day). I've always been on the fence about the hair, skin and nails vitamins. I do feel as if my hair has gotten stronger since taking them. But it's difficult for me to judge my skin and my nails. I do think my nails have been growing faster though since I started the gummies. Do I think they're stronger though? Not really, they are still breaking and peeling. As for my skin, this is tricky. Vitamin C (for some unknown reason) likes to wreck havoc on my skin. I have absolutely no idea why it happens. I could take just a regular Vitamin C and boom, break out central on my face. I'm more or less on the fence about the skin part of it. </div>
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<b>But wait there's more!</b> Another reason why I agreed to do this product review is because I get to give away a full size bottle of the Hair, Skin & Nails Gummies to a reader! I think you gals (and guys?) know the drill with this :D</div>
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<b>No fancy header with this one folks. Be aware for a long "life" post.</b></div>
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I just wanted to let everyone know, I'm still around. I took an unintentional hiatus without saying anything. I'm not leaving the blogging world though, I'm trying to get myself back into it though!</div>
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The last three months have been insanely difficult, especially March.</div>
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In January I caught that awesome Super Bug that's flying around. Had to stay home for almost a week because I was running a fever. Basically, I was sick for three weeks.</div>
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Then, back in December, I had hurt my back moving something for my next door neighbor. So fast forward to while I'm still getting over the super bug, I get hit with a bad case of sciatica. It was to the point that, I got into work and doubled over from the pain in my side going down to my leg, in tears. I'm not one for relying on prescriptions, so it was trial and error with holistic remedies. Took about a week and a half to find the right "cocktail" of herbal medications and Thermacare back wraps (it heats up upon air contact) to get the pain down to a manageable level. Now, I don't need the back wraps anymore, and the sciatica is only aggravated when the weather changes or I twist my lower back the wrong way.</div>
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Then came March, and this will be the hardest part of this post. On March 9th, 12:30am my grandfather came and took my little Prince. If you follow me on instagram, then you'll understand that line. My precious little Prince, Kaos, left us.</div>
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We got Kaos back in November of 1999, we had lost our Golden Retriever earlier, and Patch was lonely.</div>
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Kay-Kay was my rock when my Grandfather passed, and more of my rock when Patch passed away three months after Papa. He was like a little person. He'd sit up in the chair, resting one of his front legs on the arm rest. We'd even call him Father Kaos, only because if we'd cuss, his ears would go back and he'd just stare at you. You'd have to apologize before he'd go running back around. If he wanted to be picked up, he'd get a vice grip on your arm and would jump up on your feet.</div>
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My heart was broken, completely shattered. Sunday I woke up crying and hadn't really stopped. Monday, we went to work, and I would immediately burst out crying. I had been numb when it came to Papa and Patch, but Kaos. He was the little Prince who came back through everything. He was like the little energizer bunny. Everything was setting me off. It got to the point that week, that I was becoming physically sick.</div>
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On March 15th, basically a week after Papa came to get Kaos, we adopted a new little guy, named Max, who needed us as much as we needed him. Max is a year and a half old Irish Jack Russell (yes, there's actually three different Jack Russell breeds).</div>
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We've had people telling us that it was too soon to get a dog. That we weren't honoring Kaos, that we were <i>replacing</i> Kaos.</div>
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Our family friend, who is our doctor, said that getting a new dog would be the best thing to do. It's therapy. You can't replace a dog with another dog, what you're doing is just finding a new friend. And a new friend can help you heal.</div>
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When I was born, we had a dog. So all my life I grew up having dogs. There was never a single moment where I didn't have a dog or two (usually two). Going a week without a dog in the house was scary. The routine we had was thrown off, our lives were thrown off. And to be honest, I never wanted to go home to an empty, quiet house. It's heartbreaking. Even having the cat inside, it didn't feel right.</div>
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Max is our little shining light. He actually looks like a combination of both Patch (who had an all brown face) and Kaos (all white with a little black on the ear) and has a combination of their personalities. </div>
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Have I forgotten Kaos? Absolutely not, even after a month I can't look at his photos without crying. It's still fresh and it still hurts, and I get even more annoyed when people accuse me of forgetting him.</div>
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I do believe (as odd as it may sound) that someday I will find Kaos again, or a dog with the same personality as him.</div>
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I know this is a long post, and I thank anyone who read through it. I'm going to get myself back into the blogging world, just have to find that routine again.</div>
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First off, I hope everyone had a wonderful New Year's. I myself was delirious on New Year's Day with only 3 hours of sleep. I'm trying to get myself back in the swing of things right now, I've been slacking.</div>
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Next up at the plate is the <b><a href="http://bit.ly/19fuEGV">Crown Brush HD Set</a></b>, which I received from <a href="http://ifabbo.com/" rel="nofollow">iFabbo</a>. You get a total of six brushes, tweezers and a traveling case which all the brush and the tweezer fits in to. Three colors are available through the Crown Brush website, Orange, Purple and White/Blue (which I think looks lovely). Through iFabbo though, the color selection was random, and I received the Orange set.</div>
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The case itself, is a zip around, and dead center is the Crown Brush insignia embossed on it. It's very glossy material, almost reminds me of pleather. I'd say which would make it easy to wipe any make-up mishaps off of it. </div>
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Inside the case, the material changes to almost a mattified material. It gives a faux leather look to it. On the left side is a good size mirror which is perfect for travel, and right next to the mirror is the holder for the tweezers. The right side of the case are six different size holders for each brush that is included in the set.</div>
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What can I say? I have only used one pair of tweezers since... forever. Since receiving the set, I have been using this one constantly. I was actually a little surprised that the edge wasn't curved like my other pair, but now I see why, these get the job done and there's no having to go back and redo.</div>
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The big powder brush in the set. I'm not big on powder brushes, only because I don't use powder on my face often, (except to set my under eye concealer) however I have been using this on my powder illuminator/highlighter. This helps give me just the right amount of highlight that I want.</div>
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The bristles to me are not too dense, but definitely not flimsy either. They're a nice happy medium between the two.</div>
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On a scale between Dense and Flimsy, this brush leans more towards dense. The bristles are packed in there, but not overly so. I, however, do not use this for blush. I have been using this brush for setting my concealer under my eyes. It's the perfect size for that job. </div>
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The density on this brush is the same as the Tapered Blush brush. I want to say it's about the half size version of that brush itself. I don't contour, however I have used this brush for blending my eye shadow up to my brow bone with a skin tone shade. It does a good job with that. I have also used this as a travel brush to work for when I need to touch up my under eye concealer as it's small enough for the job.</div>
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A densely packed eye shadow brush. I love this brush! I have been using it constantly for the base eye shadow for my looks as well as just for a simple wash of color for work. </div>
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The density for this brush falls into that happy medium category between dense and flimsy. It's definitely perfect for blending. It's my preferred blending brush and also the brush I was most excited about.</div>
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At first, I thought this was a lip brush, wrong! This little guy is the set's liner brush. It's dense at the base, but again that happy medium shows through towards the tip. I don't use this brush for liner, but I use this brush to apply the highlight to the inner corner of my eyes to finish off my looks. I also like to smudge the eye shadow under my eyes for this as well.</div>
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<b>Overall Verdict: </b>I definitely like this set and have been using it since. When I cleaned the brushes before using them, I noticed no shedding at all. I also like the fact that they come in a travel case, which came in handy when I needed to take brushes with me on New Year's Eve to work. I really have nothing bad to say about the brushes,</div>
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<b>Price:</b> $27.95 via Crown Brush US</div>
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<b>Availability:</b> <a href="http://bit.ly/19fuEGV">crownbrush.us</a></div>
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Fear not, I am still around! With the holidays and all, it's been a little bonkers for me.<br />
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Up on the review block is Studio Gear Cosmetics <a href="http://studiogearcosmetics.com/shop/eye-make-up/holiday-smokey-eye-palette/">Holiday Smokey Eye Palette</a>. <br />
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<i>Be radiant on any occasion with this sultry, shimmery palette of
dramatic shades – perfect for creating a classic smoky eye look, with a
hint of unexpected golden glimmer. This collection of four complimentary
eye shadows with matching blush deliver several day to night options
that are both seductive and wearable. With pure color, pigment-rich
formulations, you’ll be sure to smolder all night!</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">via <a href="http://studiogearcosmetics.com/shop/eye-make-up/holiday-smokey-eye-palette/">Studio Gear</a> Website </span></div>
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<b>Packaging:</b> The palette itself comes in a slip cover that slides off. It's a brilliant and eye catching array of yellows and purples. The palette itself is a chic black and grey color scheme, which I think works well with the slip cover. Inside the palette you find the SG insignia design covering the palette. On the underside of the cover, is a step by step guide (not pictured), opposite that is the actual palette, four eyeshadows and one blush.</div>
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This is the lightest shade of the four eyeshadows. A frosty, shimmery white. Perfect for the inner color highlight and below the brow.</div>
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<b>Thoughts:</b> Not terribly pigmented, I had to work with this one a bit, it's definitely the sheerest of the four.</div>
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<b>Position:</b> Bottom Left</div>
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Second darkest shade. This one is basically a silver with grey mixed. I actually like to use this all over the eye, sometimes alone or smoking it out.</div>
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<b>Thoughts: </b>I'm not normally one for silver toned eye shadows, but I do like this one. The pigmentation on it is better than Frost, easy to work with.</div>
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Hard to describe. It isn't quite gold, but it isn't really bronze either. I'd actually like to say it falls between the two. A happy medium, which to me makes this color unique to the palette. </div>
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<b>Thoughts: </b>Definitely the oddity of the four colors, but I like it. It adds to the smokiness, whether you follow the guide and use this as the blending color, or use it as the base color, or even alone.</div>
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<b>Position:</b> Top Right</div>
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A charcoal grey, not a true black, with hints of silver added in.</div>
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<b>Thoughts:</b> While a matte black, I think would have worked perfectly for a palette of shimmers, this works as well. It isn't terribly harsh, which a matte black can be, it's soft, but makes the point of the smokey eye.</div>
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A soft coral-rose pink blusher with the slightest shimmer. </div>
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<b>Thoughts:</b> I love this blush, at first I was iffy, but this is a blush that is buildable. It's sheer, but you can get a lovely flush for your cheeks as you would during the cold months. </div>
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<b>Overall Verdict:</b> I definitely do like this palette, although it has its faults (this is my own personal preference at that), namely the sheerness of Frost. Other than that, it's wonderful. The smokey look that you can get from this varies to the degree of darkness you want at the corner, but I do think this is a palette that you can go from a day look to a night look with no issue. On top of that, Snowy Glow is the perfect compliment to the four shadows. It ties everything together.</div>
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<b>Price:</b> $40; receive 10% off your purchase using the coupon code <b>SGHOLIDAY</b><br />
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<b>Availability:</b> <a href="http://studiogearcosmetics.com/shop/eye-make-up/holiday-smokey-eye-palette/">Studio Gear Cosmetics</a> and select <a href="http://ulta.com/">ulta.com</a> stores <br />
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Anyway, up for review is <b>Rimmel London</b>'s <b>Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation</b>. Now, I've used <b>Rimmel</b> concealer before, but never one of their foundations, let alone a mousse foundation. I was both excited and a tad apprehensive due to the fact that when I would try to color match to any of the <b>Rimmel </b>foundations before, the lightest shade would still be too dark for my skin tone.</div>
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<i>A feather light, oil free formula with an airy mousse texture that won’t
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">Ingredients:</span></b> <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, DICAPRYLYL ETHER, AQUA/WATER/EAU, ISODODECANE,
TALC, TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, DIMETHICONE/VINYL
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TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, KAOLIN, TRIBEHENIN, ALUMINUM STARCH
OCTENYLSUCCINATE, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, CAPRYLYL
GLYCOL, POLYPROPYLENE, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER,
SODIUM CHLORIDE, DIMETHICONOL, LAURETH-4, BHT, TOCOPHEROL.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">[May Contain/Peut Contenir/+/-: TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)]</span></i></div>
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<b>Texture/Formula:</b> Smooth, with a lightness to it. Definitely a mousse feel. It is a little thick, but can be sheered out to a medium coverage.</div>
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<b>Shades:</b> There are a total of 8 shades available right now. <i>Light Ivory</i> (091),<i> Ivory</i> (100), <i>Soft Beige </i>(200), <i>Sand</i> (300), <i>Light Porcelain</i> (010), <i>True Ivory</i> (103), <i>Classic Beige</i> (201), <i>True Beige</i> (203)</div>
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<b>How to Apply:</b> The site suggests that you can use either your fingertips or a brush to apply the foundation, however the best technique for me has been applying it with [clean] fingers then buffing the foundation in with a brush. And just to be clear, you only need a small amount.</div>
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<b>Overall Verdict: </b>I was definitely iffy at first when I got this in the mail from <a href="http://influenster.com/"><i><b>Influenster</b></i></a>. Normally the lightest shade that <b>Rimmel </b>has to offer tends to be a shade or two off from my skin tone. I received Light Ivory (091), and while I was on the fence, the tone isn't that far off from my own. I really didn't have high hopes though, first application I used my regular foundation brush, applying it as I normally would. For me, bad idea. Too much went on, and I felt like I had a mask on. I didn't go back to it right away, but when I did, I tried it with my fingers instead. MUCH BETTER. Coupled with a simple buffing with my foundation brush made the foundation work perfectly. It is a light-weight formula. While I normally steer clear of Matte foundations during the cold/winter months simply because I have dry skin, and this foundation will pick up on any dry areas. I've noticed though if I put enough moisturizer on and couple it with a primer, it is not that bad then.</div>
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Second, review time! I'm jumping right into it this go around and reviewing <b>Perlier</b> <a href="http://bit.ly/GT2CdC">Imperial Honey Body Butter</a>.<br />
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<i>This marvelous melting body butter from the rare honey of Black Bees combined with Royal Jelly, is a true beauty formulation. It nourishes the skin with moisture, leaving it pleasantly scented with the sensual notes of Honey and Oriental woods. Perfect to moisturize the skin in the harsh winter and summer months.</i></div>
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<b>Packaging:</b> Best way I can describe this, body butter tub. The base that holds the product is a simple white, while the cap is a mirrored gold, accented with black and frosted gold. It's very sleek and elegant. You get 6.7fl. oz. of product in the package.</div>
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<b>Ingredients:</b> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span id="ctl00_ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder_MainContent_repCosmetics_ctl00_lblIngredients">AQUA
(WATER), BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER (BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA)
BUTTER), THEOBROMA CACAO BUTTER (THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) SEED BUTTER),
ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, PERSEA GRATISSIMA OIL (PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO)
OIL), BEHENYL ALCOHOL, PEG-40 STEARATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE,
GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, PENTAERYTHRITYL DISTEARATE, STEARIC ACID, MEL
(HONEY), SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS OIL (SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED
OIL), CETYL ALCOHOL, ROYAL JELLY, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), PHENOXYETHANOL,
CARBOMER, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, BHT,
METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, COUMARIN. </span></i></span></div>
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<b>Scent: </b>This is where I think it comes to personal preference. This body butter has a very strong scent of honey. It was a little overwhelming at first, but I got used to it. It is a very sweet scent though, and it lingers. The Oriental woods scent is a under laying scent that I think the honey over powers. </div>
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<b>Overall Verdict:</b> I can see some, maybe not liking this due to the scent, especially if you aren't fond of honey. I'm not fond of a honey scent, but I got over it.<span style="font-size: small;"> What impressed me with this<span style="font-size: small;"> (which is why I got over the scent) is how moisturizing this body butter is!<span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: small;">There hard water at work, which dries out my hands terribly, so when I get home, I put this on my hands, and any tight<span style="font-size: small;">ness, dryness, and any cracking<span style="font-size: small;">; this definitely takes care of it. This is certainly something that I will be using through the winter months<span style="font-size: small;">. <span style="font-size: small;">Some lotions <span style="font-size: small;">or body butters that I've used work ok, but this definitely works wonders.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Price:</b> $40.00 on <a href="http://bit.ly/GT2CdC">HSN.com </a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: white;"><span id="ctl00_ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder_MainContent_repCosmetics_ctl00_lblIngredients"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span id="ctl00_ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder_MainContent_repCosmetics_ctl00_lblIngredients">for $5.00 your <b>Perlier</b> purchase use the coupon code, <b>iFabbo5</b> at the check out!</span></span></span></div>
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First off, I'm still trying to figure out my other camera, I think I figured out how to get the flash brighter those, so it isn't casting a yellowish tint to everything now. </div>
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Second, I was beyond excited when I found out that I would be receiving a <b>Rose VoxBox</b> from <b>Influenster</b>. Last time I received a VoxBox was over a year ago, before I had the blog! Over a year ago, I was surprised when I opened the VoxBox and I'm still surprised. Pleasantly surprised!</div>
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<b>Unboxing Thoughts?: </b>Can definitely say that I was surprised to see this. Pleasantly surprised. Why? Because I have been thinking about purchasing them for the winter. Can't wait to put them in my boots to try them out!</div>
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<u><b>Lindt LINDOR Milk Chocolate Truffles</b></u></div>
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<i>Smooth, Melting, Luscious. When you break the shell of a LINDOR truffle, the irresistible smooth filling starts to melt and so will you. Available in 10 smooth, melting flavors.</i></div>
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<b>Unboxing Thoughts?:</b> I might be one in a small handful of people out there, but I'm not a chocolate lover. I have to be in the mood for chocolate. Besides that, I've had these before, and I can say that I do like them, when I'm wanting chocolate. Last Christmas, I actually became addicted to them.</div>
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<i>Give yourself a trendy gradation manicure in no time with <b>Kiss</b> Gradation Polishes. Quick and easy to apply in three easy steps, you will end up with a mani filled with glitter and shine in no time! Available at Walgreens.</i></div>
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<b>Unboxing Thoughts?:</b> Shock! Wasn't expecting this. Had a twinge of disappointment only because I have this already, still unopened to try out. I think the one I already bought might have a better place else where (shhh, it's a secret!).</div>
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<i><b>belVita</b> crunchy Breakfast Biscuits are made with delicious ingredients and carefully baked to release steady energy that lasts all morning. They're a good source of fiber and B-vitamins, contain no high fructose corn syrup, and have 18-20 grams of whole grain per serving and taste great - perfect for on-the-go.</i></div>
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<b>Unboxing Thoughts?:</b> Blueberries... I'm not a fan of blueberries. I like the scent, but not the taste. But, they will be eaten!</div>
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<b>Unboxing Thoughts?:</b> Excitement! Like I don't have enough mascaras already, but anytime I get a new mascara, I'm excited; especially to see if it works as it claims. The name though is a mouthful.</div>
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<i>Moisturize your skin with lotion formulated with Aloe Vera, Safflower and Olive Oils for silky soft skin. This hydrating lotion enriches skin with luxurious moisture and a delicate scent. Free from propylene glycol, phthalates, mineral oil, and synthetic color. </i></div>
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<b>Unboxing Thoughts?:</b> Lotion! I'm a lotion hoarder, even though 90% of the time, I forget it. With winter coming around, this is perfect! Never tried anything from <b>Vitabath</b> before, so excited!</div>
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Review time! I received from <b><a href="http://bastar.com/">BA Star</a></b> via Brand Backer their<b> <span style="color: #cc0000;">Holiday Red</span> </b>Lip Pencil. I'm usually leery of wearing a red lip due to the shade and undertone, but I went with it!</div>
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<b>Packaging:</b> Simple and sleek. It's a thick pencil with a black barrel and silver font. The end cap is silver which matches the font. The top cap is clear with two thin stripes of silver at the very top tying into the silver font.</div>
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<b>Ingredients:</b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b> </b><i>Isopolybutene, </i></span><i>Castor Oil, Ozokenite, Carnuaba,
Candellina Wax, Beeswax, Petrolium, Buty Stearate, Cetyk Ricinoleate,
Vitamin E, Precpylparaben, Metabylparaben, BHT, Macadamia Nut Oil, Octyl
Palmiate; May Contain: Iron Oxides, Ti02,D&C Red 27 D&C Red 30 D&C Red 28</i></div>
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<b>Scent:</b> Kind of a vanilla scent, could just be me though.<br />
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<b>Color:</b> Vivid red that has a blue undertone to it. At first glance though, it appears to have a gold-ish sheen at the start, once you being applying it though, the frosty sheen disappears. I definitely have to say that it has a satin-like finish.</div>
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<b>Overall Verdict:</b> Definitely one of those worrisome colors for me due to the blue undertone. Other than that it is a beautiful color with a lovely finish. I did notice a little bit a staining though on the lips as the swatch on my hand. Besides that, this is a moisturizing lip pencil, plus I didn't notice any feathering. I would recommend this, especially for the up and coming holiday season. </div>
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Review time! Fair warning, there's two sorts of photos in this post. Two different cameras. I was given a "new" camera and I'm still trying to figure out the settings on it, which is why some pictures may have a pink tint to it. Haven't figured out why that's happening. If anyone has any tips for a Canon S3 SI (why I put new in quotes before because it's an old model) new user, leave a comment please! </div>
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<i>Lightweight, hydrating eye cream formulated with clinically-proven <b>4-AR
Molecule</b> to minimize the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and crow’s
feet while botanical extracts and replenishing hydrators help combat
dark circles and puffiness. Lifts, firms, tightens and refines the skin
for eyes that seem to turn back time.</i><br />
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<li><i>100% agree eye area is firm</i></li>
<li><i>100% agree eye area is hydrated</i></li>
<li><i>100% experienced smoother skin texture</i></li>
<li><i>98% agree skin elasticity is increased</i></li>
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<b>Packaging:</b> What you get is a beautiful bottle in a classy looking box. It's simple, but I love the colors. Silver, plum and white. The bottle itself, is classy and beautiful. For some reason, I love these sort of bottles. The bottom of the bottle is clear plastic with a silver cylinder that contains the product. Going up, there's a mirrored divider between the bottle and the cap. Under the cap, the silver mirror goes up to the white pump. The cap itself matches the cylinder being a frosted silvery color. The amount of product you get is 0.5fl oz/15ml.</div>
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<b>Ingredients:</b> <i>Water, Ethoxdiglycol, Isododecane, Betaine, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol,
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Unsaponifiables, Glyceryl Sterate, Behenyl
Alcohol, Nylon-12, Cetearyl Alcohol, Resveratryl Acetate, Biosaccharide
Gum-1, Escin, Beta-Sisosterol, Phosphatidylcholine, Hordeum Distichon
(Barley) Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Hydrolyzed Lupine
Protein, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl
Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenyl Triacetate, Retinyl Palmitate,
Phellodendrun Amurense Bark Extract, Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract,
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Phospholipids, Dimethicone, Linoleic
Acid, Glucosamine HCI, Chrysin, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Palmitoyl
Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Photosteryl Isostearate,
Ammonium Arcyloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Sodium Stearoyl
Lactylate, Cetearyl Methicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Xanthum Gum,
Steareth-20, Tetrasodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl Glycol,
Ethylhexyl Glycerin, Hexylene Glycol</i></div>
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<b>Texture:</b> A milky white in color. The texture itself is silky. Once applied it dissolves into the skin.</div>
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<b>Overall Verdict:</b> Over 7 days, I really can't generate a final verdict, so this will only be a 7 day verdict. Have I seen any change with my <b>dark circles?</b> Not really. I haven't seen any brightening or anything, but this actually could go for any eye cream that claims this as well. <b>Smoother skin?</b> I have noticed the skin has gotten smoother around my eyes. <b>Hydrated?</b> Yes. <b>Firmer?</b> Haven't really noticed a change with that yet. <b>Fine lines and wrinkles are minimized?</b> This is where I think the product has to be used for more than 7 days, which is why I'm going to do a follow up post to this after two weeks.</div>
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<b>Availability:</b> <a href="http://resvology.com/">Resvology.com</a><br />
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Yeah, no, not dead yet! Just overly distracted by new TV Shows. I don't know if that's bad or not. Sleepy Hollow, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Once Upon A Time... Plus I've also taken to Modern Family, which I never watched before until recently. WHY HAVEN'T I BEEN WATCHING THIS BEFORE?!</div>
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Ahem, other then that. If you follow me on Instagram, then you know last Saturday I wore a dress to work. Out of my comfort zone. But I did it, and I'm doing it again this Saturday. Truth be told, this dress is actually a dress that I wanted as soon as I saw it in Target. I have NEVER wanted a dress before, but it's the type that I was just drawn to, I think because from afar it looked like a matte leather due to the embossed fabric.</div>
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Enough of that though, the main purpose of this post is an eye look that I have been wearing rather often. It was actually one of those "lets see if it'll work" and I get nothing, but compliments when I do wear it. </div>
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<li><b>Urban Decay</b> Primer Potion</li>
<li><i>Beaming Reflection</i> from the <b>PixiGlow</b> Collection</li>
<li><i>Walk of Shame</i> from <b>Urban Decay</b> Naked Basics (Not Pictured)</li>
<li><b>Urban Decay</b> Stardust in <i>Retrograde</i></li>
<li><b>Urban Decay</b> Stardust in <i>Void</i></li>
<li><b>e.l.f.</b> Cream Eyeliner in <i>Black</i></li>
<li>Crave from <b>Urban Decay</b> Naked Basics (Not Pictured)</li>
<li><b>Revlon</b> Grow Luscious by Fabulash Mascara in <i>Blackened Brown</i></li>
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Anywho! Another night, another review! This time on the <a href="http://bit.ly/11AB0yu">Perlier 8 Piece Deluxe Travel Kit</a> that includes a travel bag.</div>
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I'm extremely fussy when it comes to body washes and lotions. In fact, I could be using a popular body wash, with all the moisturizer in the world and my skin STILL comes out insanely dry. However, this is primarily due to having very hard water (yeah I'm looking at YOU town that I live in). So, let it be known, that it's very difficult for me to give a positive review when it comes to body washes.</div>
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<li><i>1 oz. Honey Body Balm Mini </i></li>
<li><i>1.6 fl. oz. Honey Shower Cream Mini </i></li>
<li><i>1.6 fl. oz. Olivarium Bath & Shower Cream Mini </i></li>
<li><i>1 fl. oz. Olivarium Body Cream Mini </i></li>
<li><i>1 fl. oz. Shea Butter with Citrus Extract Body Balm Mini </i></li>
<li><i>1.6 fl. oz. Shea Butter with Citrus Extract Cream Shower Mini </i></li>
<li><i>1 fl. oz. White Almond Body Cream Mini </i></li>
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<u><b>100% Organic Italian Olive Oil Body Balm & Shower Cream</b></u></div>
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<i><b>Perlier</b>'s 100% Organic Italian Olive Oil line combines Italian Olive Oil and Tomato Lycopene. This active complex delivers a deep nourishing effect that provides stronger antioxidant protection to the skin. Italian olive oil is an extremely powerful, natural antioxidant.</i></div>
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<b>Scent:</b> Soft and Clean. Ever so slight herbal scent, but not over powering. A barely there scent would be the best way to describe the shower cream. The body balm though has more of a lotion-y scent. </div>
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<b>Scent:</b> The Shower cream as a distinctive scent of honey. Definitely stronger than the body balm. The body balm itself, has a very soft scent to it, I can't quite put my finger on it, but it has more of a sweet scent to it than the shower cream.</div>
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<b>Scent:</b> While both are described to have soft notes of citrus, I don't smell it! These two are probably the only two out of the set that I can't smell any scent to. While they have that "clean" scent, I just don't smell any citrus to them.</div>
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<b>Scent:</b> A light almond scent, especially with the shower cream. The body balm is actually lighter in scent than the shower cream.</div>
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<b>Overall Verdict:</b> I do like certain pieces to this travel kit. My favorite shower creams is both the Olive Oil and the White Almond. Both seem to add some moisture back to my skin after taking a shower. While all the body balms work wonders, some with more lasting effects than others aka the Shea Butter body balm seems to take its time working into the skin and stays on the surface longer, it's also the thicker balm of the four. My favorite of the body balms is the Organic Honey. There's just something about it that works best for me, plus the scent is more comforting. It reminds me of a scent from childhood. All four body balms do leave the skin feeling supple, so it really depends on which one you prefer.</div>
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I received via, iFabbo, <a href="http://bit.ly/17G1rtG">Perlier Lemon Crackling Body Wate</a><a href="http://bit.ly/17G1rtG">r</a>. What attrached me to this is simply the word, crackling. How can water possibly crackle? Not to mention it's suppose to moisturize the skin? Huh?</div>
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Through HSN though, this is actually referred to <b>Perlier Lemon Sorbet Refreshing Ice Granita</b>. So, hopefully there's no confusion. It's the same product, just different names.</div>
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<li><i>Crackles when applying to skin </i></li>
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<b>Product:</b> The product comes in a white can that has the green and white striped label that runs almost the length of the can, and wraps around. The cap itself is a frosted plastic cap that fits snug on top. The amount of crackling ice or water you get inside is 5fl oz. or 150ml. The nozzle itself under the cap is what I like to call a combo of a spray nozzle and a pump nozzle, with a wide, square opening for the product to come from.</div>
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<b>Directions:</b> This is actually simple, I for one never put it in the refridgerator to chill it as it remains cool enough for me without. But all you do is squirt a little bit on to your hands, arms and/or legs and watch the magic!</div>
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<b>Product:</b> The product itself is interesting. It comes out much like how hair mouse does. It foams up, but it continues to crackle. The liquid part does run though. When you start to rub the product in, that's where the fun starts! The product, crackles even more. Think pouring water into a VERY hot sauce pan. It sounds like it sizzles.<br />
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<b>Scent:</b> Lemon-y. There is a definite lemon scent. At first it reminded me of lemon pledge, but not quite. The lemon scent doesn't linger long on the skin though.</div>
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<b>Overall Verdict:</b> While the whole crackling is just awesome, this is definitely a product I would reach for when the weather was overly hot. It is definitely refreshing as it remains cool in the can. Once the product is rubbed into the skin, it has a slight stickiness to it that slowly disappears into the skin. It could just be me, but I do feel an ever so slight residue from it. I couldn't see myself forgoing my hand lotion for this though. It is definitely fun and truth be told, the sound drives my dog mad.</div>
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<b>Price:</b> $24.50; use the promo code ifabbo5 to receive $5 off <u><b>any</b></u> Perlier product from <a href="http://bit.ly/17G1rtG">hsn.com</a><br />
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Yes! Fear not, I am still alive! I just took a tiny hiatus. During the little blog hiatus though, I did start my polish spreadsheet. Took me about 30 minutes to figure out how to "nail" the categories to the top of the spreadsheet though ;x Once I'm done, I'll probably add it to the blog, in case there's a polish someone would like to see swatched. In any case, if anyone has any tips, hints or suggestions on what I can add to the spreadsheet, please feel free to comment! For the record, the categories that I have so far are simply, Brand, Name, Finish, Collection and Notes. </div>
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The real purpose behind this post though is swatching <i>Cinnamon Bun</i> from <b>Ruby Wing</b>! <i>Cinnamon Bun</i> was released along with five other nail polishes (six in total) from the <i>Cupcakes & Champagne</i> collection for fall.</div>
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The fun thing with this collection, besides the solar changing effect that <b>Ruby Wing</b> is known for, these polishes are scented!</div>
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When I saw the collection at Harmons, I went immediately for <i>Cinnamon Bun</i>. A polish that is scented to smell like Cinnamon Buns? Yes please!</div>
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<b>Color Indoors: </b>The color itself is a metallic, cinnamon color. I would definitely say it's a blend of bronze, mauve and pink with a pink-red sheen to it. </div>
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<b>Application:</b> Sheer-ish. Depends on how much you get on the brush. For the swatches I used three coats to get the polish fully opaque. </div>
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<b>Color Outdoors:</b> This was so difficult to capture with my camera, so I attempted it on two angles. The color almost goes to, what I like to call, a wine metallic. It is a deep shade, but you can still see hints of the cinnamon bronze mixed in. A different angle actually makes the polish appear to have more of a plum shade to it.</div>
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<b>The Scent:</b> Ok, this is where I shall fangirl a bit. The polish smells like CINNAMON! Not Cinnamon buns, oh no. It smells exactly like cinnamon gum! Trident Cinnamon Gum to be exact! That's actually my favorite flavor of gum in the world, so for the polish to smell like that, YUMMY! My only issue is, the scent doesn't exactly last. By the third day it was gone. This could, however, be due to the fact that I wore no top coat with the polish.</div>
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<b>Overall Verdict:</b> Amazing! I definitely want to point out though, that I wore this polish for 7 days, WITHOUT a top coat, and believe it or not the polish stayed shiny just from the metallic finish. By the 7th day, I had some minor wear around the free edge of my nails, and maybe a chip or two, but it held out that long without any protective barrier. Both shades are beautiful and perfect for fall, not to mention the scent. I think with this, I've found my staple polish for the fall!</div>
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<b>Price:</b> $7.99 at Harmons, $10.00 on <a href="http://rubywing.com/">rubywing.com</a><br />
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Good news everybody! Wait can I use that? I'm using it either way! Once upon a time (aka last week), I learned that <b>Nicole by OPI</b> had put out two exclusive polishes for their <b>Gumdrops </b>collection. <i>That's A Mint</i> and <i>Lemon Lolly</i>. Now, immediately after discovering that Lemon Lolly was a yellow texture polish, I searched the net for information only to discover that this color was exclusive to a store (Shoppers Drug Mart) in Canada. <i>That's A Mint</i>, however has been seen at CVS with the <b>Gumdrops </b>display. I've seen it myself as well.</div>
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I had e-mailed <b>Nicole by OPI</b> to see if they would, by chance, release <i>Lemon Lolly</i> state side in the future, there wasn't confirmation from the brand yet, but in the e-mail it said that <i>That's A Mint</i> would be available at Target and CVS (already there), and that <i>Lemon Lolly</i> may be released in the upcoming months.</div>
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Well, confirmation time is now! I went to Target today to pick some things up, and there at the beauty section is a WONDERFUL display of <b>Nicole by OPI Gumdrops</b>. What do I see? <i>Lemon Lolly</i>! Truth be told, I nearly ran to the display to snatch it up. They must have just put the display out today because I had been there yesterday in search of something non-beauty related and no such display existed. </div>
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So if you are looking for <i>Lemon Lolly</i>, do check Target or possibly CVS in the next few weeks.</div>
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<i>Lemon Lolly</i> is exactly as the name sounds. It is a beautiful yellow texture polish with gold micro-glitter mixed in. The finish itself is a shimmer matte texture. </div>
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<b>Application:</b> Perfect. I had absolutely no issues with this. The first layer starts off a tad sheer, with the gold coming out more. The second coat, it became very opaque. Two coats only.</div>
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<b>Overall Verdict: </b>I absolutely LOVE this color! No issues with the application. I'm just so excited to actually have it in my hands finally! What would go perfect with this color is a lovely lime texture polish now :D</div>
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<b>Price: </b>Varies. At Target I purchased this for $7.04<span style="font-size: xx-small;">(USD)</span></div>
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For the home made marshmallow update, it seems like I actually did it! I just went a little weak on the flavorings... nothing like gelatin flavored marshmallows (yuck!). I thought a tablespoon of both flavorings would be too much. Should have stuck with that. Quick little story, while I was boiling the sugar on the stove (a task of which I have never done before), I somewhat freaked out (nix the somewhat there) because the sugar concoction started rising. I sorta freaked out. Ok, I freaked out, properly. Tried patting down the sugar "foam" with a spoon, then shut the stove off. I have NO idea if the sugar was at the right temperature when I poured it into the bowl with the gelatin. So, moral of this story? Get a Candy Thermometer.</div>
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So! This review is part 1 of 2 of the Lip products that I received from <b>J.Cat Beauty</b> (massive thank you again!). In all, this is part 3. I was fortunate enough to receive five of their <i>Fantabulous Lipsticks</i>.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Packaging: </b>The lipstick comes in a sleek black tube, where the center is actually clear so you can see the exact color of the lipstick. The nifty thing is, when uncapped and you bring the lipstick up, there's an actual "click". It sees to lock the lipstick into place once you draw the lipstick back down, or release it. There's no distinctive click if you twist the lipstick all the way up though, only after the first twist and once you twist it back down into place. The cap itself, clicks into place, so you know that it's on good and tight.</span><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></b></div>
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At first I had to do a double take when I read the name. Farkleberry almost comes across as a bubblegum pink, but it is more subdue. Swatched, it's more along the lines of a mauve-bubblegum pink. The finish is cream, while this does fall into the blue undertone family.</div>
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<b>Overall Verdict: </b>Definitely one of those lipsticks I usually shy away from, but it is one that is more along the lines of being muted almost. It isn't a in your face bubblegum pink, it's a wearable bubblegum pink. Perfect for spring or summer.</div>
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This is definitely a bubblegum pink with a blue undertone with a cream finish. When this is next to Farkleberry, it actually makes the mauve in Farkleberry come out more.</div>
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<b>Overall Verdict:</b> The good thing about Shiny Rose is that it starts off sheer, but is buildable. Not exactly a color that I normally would wear, but perfect in a pinch for a simple sheen of color on the lips.</div>
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At first glance, I thought that this was a true red lipstick. But once swatched I realized that this was more along the lines of a magenta infused red with a cream finish.</div>
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<b>Overall Verdict:</b> This is very pigmented. I'm not one for wearing red lipstick, strictly because it normally makes me look paler than I really am, but being this isn't a true red, it works well with my skin tone. I would say that I see this more of a summer into fall lipstick.</div>
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<b><u>FL122 Guava</u></b></div>
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A vibrant magenta, purple fusion with blue sheen. Definitely falls into the blue undertone family.</div>
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<b>Overall Verdict:</b> Out of all 5 I was most leery of this one, only because I had a lipstick ages ago, similar to this, and it never looked right on me. I'm not big with magenta lipsticks either, but I'm sure on someone else, it would look wonderful. I'm just not a big fan.</div>
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Sort of fitting name. This is the most neutral out of the five. It is a nude, but with more of a rustiness to it. If you took rust color paint and added white paint to it, you would get this color.</div>
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<b>Overall Verdict:</b> My favorite out of the five. Probably because I fall on the nude side when it comes to lipsticks. They work well with everything, plus also for work as well. This is definitely a work-safe color.</div>
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<b>Fragrance:</b> There is a slight vanilla scent that reminds me of MAC lipsticks, but not as potent.<br />
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<b>Texture:</b> Very, very creamy. I was actually surprised. I definitely do suggest moisturizing your lips before hand, or exfoliating them. It should be noted that these lipsticks do contain Vitamin E in them for moisturizing.</div>
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<b>Colors:</b> 48 colors to choose from.</div>
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<b>Overall Verdict:</b> I was definitely surprised by the texture of these lipsticks. The colors are extremely pigmented where you don't have to fight to get the color to show up, but this also can be a little tricky if you're one who likes only a hint of color. A lipstick brush would do the trick though. Out of the five, I've worn four more than once. I'm not exactly partial to Guava though, only because it isn't a color I'm particularly fond of wearing (this is merely personal preference), other than that, there's nothing wrong with it.</div>
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<i>These Lipsticks are Cruelty free, Hypoallergenic and Lead free. </i></div>
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<b>Price:</b> $2.49</div>
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<b>Availability:</b> <a href="http://jcatbeauty.com/">jcatbeauty.com</a><br />
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compensated. All opinions within this post are 100% honest and are my
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01144684201828257735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3146053161013690728.post-27810042776277474912013-08-30T23:35:00.002-04:002013-08-30T23:35:34.199-04:00Eye of the Day: The Crash of Honey<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Crash of Honey. The Crash of Honey? I'm not really sure what I was thinking when I came up with that one, but I'm going with it!</div>
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Anyway, I hope everyone has a fantastic Labor Day weekend if you are state side, if not, I still hope you all have a fantastic weekend! For me... I'll be attempting to make home made marshmallows tomorrow being my work schedule this weekend is backwards. No work Saturday, but working Sunday. However! I'm off Monday xD The goal for this weekend besides marshmallows is to organize my nail polishes... I'm actually going to even attempt a spreadsheet for them.</div>
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My second goal is to get more reviews up. I've been slacking on them and I even know that. So I'm hoping this weekend, especially Monday, I'll be able to catch up.</div>
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Before I start rambling, on to the eye of the day! This is the look I wore yesterday to work.</div>
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<u><b>Products Used</b></u><br />
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<li><b>Milani</b> Eye Shadow Primer</li>
<li><i>Beaming Reflection</i> from the <b>PixiGlow</b> Collection </li>
<li><i>Honey</i> from <b>Urban Decay</b> Deluxe Shadow Box</li>
<li><i>Crave</i> from <b>Urban Decay</b> Naked Basics</li>
<li><b>e.l.f.</b> Cream Eyeliner in <i>Black</i></li>
<li><i>Walk of Shame</i> from <b>Urban Decay</b> Naked Basics</li>
<li><i>Venus</i> from <b>Urban Decay</b> Naked Basics</li>
<li><b>Urban Decay</b> 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in <i>Crash</i></li>
<li><b>Jordana</b> Best Volume Extreme Volumizing Mascara in <i>Black </i></li>
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I typically try not to do hauls often, but with this one I just couldn't resist. My excitement of yesterday came in the form of a little box from a company called <b>Urban Decay</b>. What I ordered was from their sale portion of their website, so I'm sure everyone has seen these products before, but I may still do reviews on them because they're new to me! </div>
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Below are the six items that I ordered, not pictured is the Primer Potion card sample that I also received.</div>
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<li><b>Deluxe Shadow Box </b>(Reg. $38;<b> Sale $10</b>)</li>
<li><b>Stardust Eyeshadow</b> in <i>Retrograde</i> (Reg. $20; <b>Sale $5</b>)</li>
<li><b>Stardust Eyeshadow</b> in <i>Void</i> (Reg. $20;<b> Sale $5</b>)</li>
<li><b>Deluxe Eyeshadow</b> in <i>Frigid</i> (Reg. $18; <b>Sale $4</b>) Currently out of stock.</li>
<li><b>Vintage 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil</b> in <i>Binge</i> (Reg. $19; <b>Sale $6</b>)</li>
<li><b>Vintage 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil</b> in <i>Crash</i> (Reg. $19; <b>Sale $6</b>)</li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01144684201828257735noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3146053161013690728.post-33777589626474359352013-08-23T23:59:00.001-04:002013-08-23T23:59:15.489-04:00Swatch: Nicole by OPI Gumdrops My Cherry Amour<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have in my possession another polish from <b>Nicole by OPI</b>'s Gumdrop collection, bwhaha! ... I think I'm starting to become obsessed with this. Anyway, to be honest, my Mother picked this one out (note if you missed it, she's color blind to the point of only seeing black, grey & white), she was going by the name, <i>My Cherry Amour</i> and believe it would be a vivid red textured polish. The lighting in the store actually mad it out to be a red. Not exactly a cherry red.</div>
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<i>My Cherry Amour</i> isn't exactly a "cherry" color. It's more of a fuchsia infused red, with fine holographic and fuchsia glitter. <br />
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<b>Directions:</b> <i>Apply base and two coats of color. Do not use top coat.</i></div>
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<b>Application:</b> Easy. This one, like <i>Cinna-man of My Dreams</i>, was opaque after two coats. I actually used a <b>Nicole by OPI</b> base coat which seems to have worked out better than what I was previously using. I allowed, roughly, 10 minutes of drying for the 1st coat before I applied the second.</div>
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Now for kicks, the photos above were taken on the 19th. So today, the 23rd (the manicure is still intact!), I decided to add a top coat over it to see what would happen.</div>
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As you can see, applying a top coat smooths out the sand-esque texture. Although even with 2 coats, you can still feel it slightly. The top coat though, REALLY brings out the glitter tones.</div>
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<b>Overall Verdict:</b> I absolutely love this color, even with the top coat it is positively gorgeous. I give props to my Mom for picking this one out. </div>
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<b>Availability:</b> Anywhere that Nicole by OPI is sold.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01144684201828257735noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3146053161013690728.post-29121951653833862242013-08-22T01:53:00.003-04:002013-08-22T01:53:57.457-04:00Press Release: OPI Launches Two NEW Designer Series Lacquers<br />
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<b> </b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">This fall,</span><b> </b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">OPI adds <b>DS Raw Granite</b>, two <i>new</i> granite-inspired hues – <b>DS</b> <b>Pewter</b> and <b>DS</b> <b>Lapis</b> – to the <b>Designer Series by OPI </b>collection. Featuring a matte textured finish with mineral-like reflections, each <b>Designer Series Raw Granite</b> lacquer formula offers subtle sheen with a sparkle finish. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">DS Pewter</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">, a matte textured metallic with deep silver ore, will launch simultaneously with <b>DS Lapis</b>, a deep sapphire blue with a textured matte finish. <b>Designer Series by OPI</b> offers a mosaic of 11 glistening shades and a high-shine top coat, including these two new stunning hues. <b>DS Pewter</b> and <b>DS Lapis</b> can be used without <b>DS Top Coat</b> to achieve an alternate matte look.</span></div>
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“Diamond-dust gives nails the perfect touch of glamour and can
instantly transform any look. These two new shades are inspired by raw
granite – the diamond’s edgy cousin – and we’re excited to broaden the
range of color in the <b>Designer Series</b> line,” said <b>Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director</b>. “These lacquers incorporate rich pigments with brilliant shine, to create a bold yet elegant statement. <b>DS Pewter </b>and <b>DS Lapis</b> are the ideal high-fashion, festive accessory.”</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Designer Series by OPI </span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">nail lacquer shades each feature OPI’s exclusive ProWide™ Brush for the ultimate in application. <b>DS Raw Granite</b> lacquers should be worn without top coat for a matte finish. <b>DS Pewter </b>and <b>DS Lapis</b>
will be available beginning September 2013 at professional salons,
including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, jcp Salons,
Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, ULTA and ulta.com for $12.50 ($14.95
CAN) suggested retail for each nail lacquer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">For more information, visit <a href="http://www.opi.com/" target="_blank">www.opi.com</a>. Follow <b>OPI</b> on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/opi_products" target="_blank">@OPI_PRODUCTS</a> and become a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#%21/OPIProducts" target="_blank">Facebook fan</a>!</span></div>
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<u><b>Wet n Wild Coverall Cream Foundation in <i>Fair</i></b></u> [<a href="http://beautyparfait.blogspot.com/2013/05/review-wet-n-wild-coverall-cream.html">review</a>]</div>
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<i>Glides on weightlessly for sheer-to-medium coverage that’s never heavy, chalky, or dull. Evens out flaws with a silky, semi-matte finish that let’s your skin’s natural luminescence shine through. Contains SPF 15 for the ultimate in anti-aging treatment.</i></div>
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Once again, in the favorites. This has pretty much become my HG foundation. It actually survived a few heat waves beautifully, which I was completely surprised by.<br />
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<i>Make an IMPACT! This revolutionary mascara formula provides EXTREME volume and length with a silicon complex that provides elasticity and flexibility. Proven to enhance the natural lash up to 8X, this all-in-one formula is enriched with Kernel Oil to permeate and condition each lash to promote healthy, strong hairs while adding color and shine.</i></blockquote>
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Although I have enough mascaras to use, I seem to keep reaching for this one, and one other which I'll get to. Again, this is another product that held up during the heat waves as well. No smudging or raccoon eyes!</div>
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If you didn't realize it, pretty much all of July, I used various combinations of the polishes listed above. While these polishes do change colors in sunlight, I preferred them in their neon-goodness overall. </div>
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<u><b>Color Club 0 - 60 Speedy Top Coat</b></u></div>
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So, I had decided to try another top coat, besides the Sally Hansen one that I was using. I went with this one and can say that I was completely impressed. 60 seconds dry indeed! Although dry on the top, I wouldn't necessarily go do hard work because the under layers still are wet enough to put a dent into them. But I still like it overall.<i></i></div>
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<u><b>Londontown kur Nail Hardener</b></u><i> </i>[<a href="http://beautyparfait.blogspot.com/2013/06/swatch-view-londontown-lakur-weekend.html">review</a>]</div>
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Definitely the main base coat that I've been using under all my polishes through the month of July.</div>
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<u><b>Maybelline Volum' Express Falsies Big Eyes Mascara</b></u></div>
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With this, I've been mainly using the lower lash part of this mascara. Although the upper lash side is wonderful too, I just don't seem to use it as much as the lower lash side.</div>
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<u><b>Rimmel London Show Off Lip Lacquer in <i>Aurora</i></b></u> [<a href="http://beautyparfait.blogspot.com/2013/07/review-rimmel-london-show-off-lip.html">review</a>] <br />
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<i>The earth-shattering lip lacquer from Rimmel London combining the
intense color of lipstick with a lacquer like shine, Show Off Lip
Lacquer is an explosive make-up phenomenon that represents the end of
color as you know it. Packed with pure color pigments, its lusciously
creamy, conditioning formula promises a never-before combination of
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This was pretty much my go to lippie through the month of July. While I would wear others, this is pretty much the one that I'd always reapply. A bold color, but not terribly so, just a little dab on the lips and I could wear it with a smokey eye.<br />
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These things are addicting! Auburn basically became a staple item for me throughout July. It basically made my Saturday "signature" eye look. It's beautifully pigmented which was, indeed, a surprise for me when I first got it, but I absolutely adore the color!</div>
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<u><b>Shany Cosmetics Natural Fusion Eyeshadow Palette</b></u> [review coming soon]</div>
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<i>The Natural Fusion Eyeshadow Palette is a staple in any makeup artist’s
kit. A great blend of mattes and shimmers to warm tones and neuatal
shades, this palette is perfect for everyday use. Use SHANY eye shadow
lighter hues to highlight under eyebrows. SHANY oranges, browns and
purples can be mixed and matched on lid and darker hues in corners and
crease of eyes. With 88 colors, you can't go wrong with this long
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Can I just say that I love this palette? There was minor drama when I received it in the mail, drama mainly from my hands being covered in black, but that's for the review post. I caught myself during the work week reaching for this constantly. Any color that I wanted to use, was right there! </div>
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I'm probably late to the party with finally seeing this movie, but after seeing some gifs on my Tumblr dash, I decided that I wanted to finally see it. Honestly, why on earth did I wait?! I absolutely LOVED the movie, and completely wish they'd make a second one. Now, I want to get the book being there are differences between the two. I never really compare book to movie, but I'm curious as to what was changed. I would highly recommend this movie to everyone.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01144684201828257735noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3146053161013690728.post-82346198551371441372013-08-16T22:25:00.000-04:002013-08-16T22:25:05.727-04:00Swatch: Nicole by OPI Gumdrops Cinna-man of My Dreams <br />
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I have my July favorites on the way, things have been crazy at work, which depending on how you view it can either be good or bad. Either way, I finally got a new cell phone, and of course after getting one, I discovered that the back casing of my old one, had begun to melt apparently. Shock shock!</div>
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Besides that though, I purchased another one of the Gumdrops from <b>Nicole by OPI</b>. This one was the one I had been debating between when it came to Candy is Dandy.</div>
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<i>Cinna-man of My Dreams</i> is an unique color (to me at least, I don't have anything like it in my collection!). It is a brick red-pink that has shades of mauve, brown, and light pink. The glitter is basically the main part of the texture, there's no hologram glitters or hexagon glitters either. This is the best way to describe the color.</div>
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<b>Directions:</b> <i>Apply base and two coats of color. Do not use top coat.</i></div>
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<b>Application:</b> Easy. Two coats for this and it was completely opaque. Actually, when you apply one coat, you get the true color of the polish, I think. I actually like how one coat looks, two coats makes it perfect for fall.</div>
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<b>Overall Verdict:</b> I absolutely adore this color. Both one coat and two coats. To me it's a unique color, and doesn't match anything I have. Definitely happy that I went back and got this color. </div>
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<b>Price: </b>Varies, I purchased this for $6.94, but the price can go up to $8.00.<br />
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<b>Availability:</b> Anywhere that Nicole by OPI is sold.</div>
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Hello! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Saturday night I posted a three part instagram photo which featured the manicure that this post is about. I have to say this method actually worked out better than any other method I've tried.</div>
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The three polishes that I used for the manicure. <b>Ruby Wing</b> Groupie and Crowd Surf, with <b>Maybelline</b> Lavender Sparks as an overlay. I actually found Lavender Sparks at Big Lots for a $1.00!</div>
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Step 1. Use a base coat. Any base coat will do. Let dry.</div>
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Step 2. Decide on your base color. Doing a gradient, I prefer keeping the base color light, but you can also do the opposite. Then paint your nails with the base color. I did two coats of Groupie, then allowed it to dry.</div>
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Step 3. Using some type of plastic, foil or anything that polish won't eat through, take the two colors you're going to use for the gradient (could be more than two of course). Generously paint them onto the surface, doesn't matter if they overlap, that actually helps out more in the end.</div>
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Step 4. Using a cosmetic sponge, tap the sponge over and over onto the wet polish, this'll blend the colors together. I should note, being my camera doesn't like Groupie and Crowd Surf together, Groupie is at the very top of the sponge, while Crowd Surf is below it.</div>
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Step 5. While the polish is still wet on the sponge, start tapping the sponge over the nail. The darker color should be closer to the tip, unless you want the gradient to go in the reverse. Which actually doesn't seem like a bad idea.</div>
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Step 6. Allow to dry and clean up, unless you use the tape method to keep the skin around the nail clean.</div>
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Step 7/8. Taking Lavender Sparks, I started at the free edge of the nail and dragged the glitter down towards the cuticle. This was tricky though because the polish is thicker than I'm used to. Some nails ended up with too much glitter! Once the glitter is dry, add your favorite top coat!</div>
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End results...</div>
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