e.l.f. order is placed and on its way! Stay tuned for reviews on a bunch of their products like brushes, eye shadow palettes, face mist, cleansing wipes, lotion wipes ... and more! The 48 hour 50% sale ends tomorrow morning so hurry up and get your orders in! If you miss out though, they do have specials going on until the 12th, like "pick any 10 Essential ($1) products and only pay shipping" and "6 free Essential lip care items when you spend $25". Also, the code "TAF20" will give you 20% off your entire total so don't be too bummed if you miss the big sale; there's still plenty of deals & discounts to be had!
Just remember, only one coupon/deal code per order so you have to decide which deal best suits your particular needs! Enjoy ladies and let me know what goodies you order and how you like them once they arrive!
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Friday, March 9, 2012
e.l.f. Update!! Big Sale!!
If you hurry up and sign up on e.l.f.'s website for e-mail alerts, you should receive a coupon code for 50% of all Studio products up to $100 off! It's an amazing deal on already low prices and the e-mail I received said it is a "once a year special" so hurry up and get in on that. Also, it's only a 48 hour sale! Definitely a great time to try the products if you've never used them before because it's even less of an investment on your part!
*Their standard shipping rate is $6.95 regardless of purchase price so a lot of reviewers said they get together with friends/family/co-workers so they split the shipping and only end up spending $2-$3.
If you get a chance to place your order, comment and let me know what you get & what you think of the products when they arrive!
*Their standard shipping rate is $6.95 regardless of purchase price so a lot of reviewers said they get together with friends/family/co-workers so they split the shipping and only end up spending $2-$3.
If you get a chance to place your order, comment and let me know what you get & what you think of the products when they arrive!
e.l.f. (eyes lips face) make-up
Some of you may have heard of this make-up brand, some of you may have not. It's sold in some Target and K-Mart Stores, but its full line can be found online at www.eyeslipsface.com. I've tried a few products here and there from Target, a lip gloss and an eye shadow brush. Now if you have heard of them or if you go to look it up, you may be shocked by their price. Yes, they sell a full line of make-up, brushes & tools, nail color and care, and some skin care treatments, and most of their products range from $1-$8.00 max! Their primer is only $6, as well as their foundation and HD powder. They sell an array of nail polish colors for $2 and brushes from $1 to $3.
They have three different lines within their brand: Studio, Mineral, Essential. Studio is for the more experienced make-up artists, mineral is all natural, paraben free, etc., and the Essential line is for girls just starting out and just learning and playing with make-up. I've purchased from both the Studio and Essential lines in store and have been literally SHOCKED by the quality of these items since they're priced so low. Coming from high-end department store brands (and prices), I just had no idea that products, especially online/drug store products, could have similar quality at like almost an 1/8 of the price, or less!
They have an 11 piece brush set with an array of brushes from eye to face with a pouch in the Studio Collection for only $30. They sell a Studio Make-up Artist Brush Belt which can be found in other make-up stores and department store brands for $30-$60. They also offer a FANTASTIC "Custom" option for their Essential and Studio lines. The Essential line's Custom option similar to a very popular make-up brand found in department stores, in which you buy a palette and select 4 items to go in. You can choose from single eye shadows, cheek/face colors, or lip colors. The actual palette is only $1, unlike the other brands who charge $5-$10 just for the actual palette and again, only $1 for each individual color.
The Studio Collection's custom palette allows you to choose from a single palette case or a 3-Palette storage case. From there, you can select from 10 different choices. Each one contains a set of complimentary colors including 8 eye shadows, 2 lip colors, and 1 cheek/overall color. The single case is $3 and the 3-Palette case is $6, with each insert costing only $3 for all that listed above in bold. That is an incredible deal!!!
They offer sets and kits pre-made in make-up, like just eye colors, eye liners, or lip glosses, as well as "beauty box" kit ideas that have an array of products. It's also really neat how when you click online to look at a specific item, it tells you the magazines it has been featured in and shows you the ad/page, gives you ingredients/directions, a video on the product and/or how to use it, and tons of reviews from customers.
The other great thing e.l.f.'s website offers is coupon codes. They can be found online and actually pop up for you as you're shopping to get 10-20% off depending on how much you spend, 6 free Essential lip colors, free shipping, and many more. They also e-mail you special deals and a heads-up on upcoming sales if you submit your e-mail address at the bottom of the page. They have standard shipping for $6.95 regardless of order size so that's perfect if you save up and order all at once. It seems to take up to 2 full weeks for this shipping option though, so if you can't wait to have you're make-up, you can choose a faster option which looks at your location and weight of the items. However, at such low prices for the actual items, it's still an amazing deal!
I've been happy with the handful of products I've tried, and already have a cart full, ready to be ordered soon! I'll be back with reviews on specific products once I've tried them, but I'm definitely excited to give them a go since it's not a huge investment if something doesn't work out for me! Again, so far so good on what I've tried!
They have three different lines within their brand: Studio, Mineral, Essential. Studio is for the more experienced make-up artists, mineral is all natural, paraben free, etc., and the Essential line is for girls just starting out and just learning and playing with make-up. I've purchased from both the Studio and Essential lines in store and have been literally SHOCKED by the quality of these items since they're priced so low. Coming from high-end department store brands (and prices), I just had no idea that products, especially online/drug store products, could have similar quality at like almost an 1/8 of the price, or less!
They have an 11 piece brush set with an array of brushes from eye to face with a pouch in the Studio Collection for only $30. They sell a Studio Make-up Artist Brush Belt which can be found in other make-up stores and department store brands for $30-$60. They also offer a FANTASTIC "Custom" option for their Essential and Studio lines. The Essential line's Custom option similar to a very popular make-up brand found in department stores, in which you buy a palette and select 4 items to go in. You can choose from single eye shadows, cheek/face colors, or lip colors. The actual palette is only $1, unlike the other brands who charge $5-$10 just for the actual palette and again, only $1 for each individual color.
The Studio Collection's custom palette allows you to choose from a single palette case or a 3-Palette storage case. From there, you can select from 10 different choices. Each one contains a set of complimentary colors including 8 eye shadows, 2 lip colors, and 1 cheek/overall color. The single case is $3 and the 3-Palette case is $6, with each insert costing only $3 for all that listed above in bold. That is an incredible deal!!!
They offer sets and kits pre-made in make-up, like just eye colors, eye liners, or lip glosses, as well as "beauty box" kit ideas that have an array of products. It's also really neat how when you click online to look at a specific item, it tells you the magazines it has been featured in and shows you the ad/page, gives you ingredients/directions, a video on the product and/or how to use it, and tons of reviews from customers.
The other great thing e.l.f.'s website offers is coupon codes. They can be found online and actually pop up for you as you're shopping to get 10-20% off depending on how much you spend, 6 free Essential lip colors, free shipping, and many more. They also e-mail you special deals and a heads-up on upcoming sales if you submit your e-mail address at the bottom of the page. They have standard shipping for $6.95 regardless of order size so that's perfect if you save up and order all at once. It seems to take up to 2 full weeks for this shipping option though, so if you can't wait to have you're make-up, you can choose a faster option which looks at your location and weight of the items. However, at such low prices for the actual items, it's still an amazing deal!
I've been happy with the handful of products I've tried, and already have a cart full, ready to be ordered soon! I'll be back with reviews on specific products once I've tried them, but I'm definitely excited to give them a go since it's not a huge investment if something doesn't work out for me! Again, so far so good on what I've tried!
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
The Promised Post: Stretch Mark Eliminator!
Okay, so finally this post is here! I'm sure you've all seen the commercials and magazine ads out lately for Palmer's line of Stretch Mark creams for pregnancy. They generally show an actress with her belly out who doesn't have a stitch of a stretch mark, so not exactly the most compelling ad. Secondly, my tummy didn't look as good as her 9 month pregnant belly did before I got pregnant so I guess I'm screwed, right? Not quite. It doesn't literally make them disappear, but it does make a big difference!
This cream also isn't only for stretch marks from pregnancy. It's worked on other ones as well. From my pregnancy I got stretch marks around my belly button and my hips. My hips were much darker and longer, but the cream has greatly diminished both for me. I also had a few behind my knee that I HATED! I went to a Catholic high school and our early fall and spring uniforms were a skort and knee highs. Super ideal for walking up the stairs with hundreds of people behind you and hoping your marks aren't visible. Luckily for me, I got out of high school, almost immediately started working in cosmetics as a beauty adviser and learned how to embrace my flaws. We all have them, ladies. From the skinny mini beauties who hate that they don't have the butt they'd pick or the size boobs they want to the voluptuous, curvy vixens who may or may not embrace their va-va-voom hourglass because it may come with stretch marks or make clothes shopping difficult, we all have something we hate. But we're not alone in that! Women need to stop hating on each other for what we don't have because she's probably mutually wishing she had something you did. Embrace and support each other, girls, because not to sound stupidly cliche, you're all gorgeous! And no one is going to see you for the beauty you are, until you embrace it and rock what you got!
Anyway, enough of my mini lecture ;), this stretch mark cream almost completely removed the ones behind my knees and they were over 8 years old! So don't worry if your pregnancy is years in the past or your stretch marks have been there for awhile, this will still help. Don't expect an overnight disappearing act and you have to faithfully apply at least daily, but it will make a difference. It's great paired with the Nivea lotion I blogged about a few posts ago, because while the Palmer's cream is removing your stretch marks, the Nivea lotion will tighten and firm the skin. The combination is what I've been using and I've been really happy with it.
For those mama's out there who are hating on their stretch marks & embarrassed by them, I hope this helps or at least makes you smile (and maybe tear up, damn hormones!):
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Stretch Mark Massage Cream can be found at Walmart in a 2-pack for $9.00-$10.00. The 2-pack is worth it; you definitely will go through it!
P.S.- If you have a hunnie, tell them it's a massage cream ... so get to massaging! ;)
This cream also isn't only for stretch marks from pregnancy. It's worked on other ones as well. From my pregnancy I got stretch marks around my belly button and my hips. My hips were much darker and longer, but the cream has greatly diminished both for me. I also had a few behind my knee that I HATED! I went to a Catholic high school and our early fall and spring uniforms were a skort and knee highs. Super ideal for walking up the stairs with hundreds of people behind you and hoping your marks aren't visible. Luckily for me, I got out of high school, almost immediately started working in cosmetics as a beauty adviser and learned how to embrace my flaws. We all have them, ladies. From the skinny mini beauties who hate that they don't have the butt they'd pick or the size boobs they want to the voluptuous, curvy vixens who may or may not embrace their va-va-voom hourglass because it may come with stretch marks or make clothes shopping difficult, we all have something we hate. But we're not alone in that! Women need to stop hating on each other for what we don't have because she's probably mutually wishing she had something you did. Embrace and support each other, girls, because not to sound stupidly cliche, you're all gorgeous! And no one is going to see you for the beauty you are, until you embrace it and rock what you got!
Anyway, enough of my mini lecture ;), this stretch mark cream almost completely removed the ones behind my knees and they were over 8 years old! So don't worry if your pregnancy is years in the past or your stretch marks have been there for awhile, this will still help. Don't expect an overnight disappearing act and you have to faithfully apply at least daily, but it will make a difference. It's great paired with the Nivea lotion I blogged about a few posts ago, because while the Palmer's cream is removing your stretch marks, the Nivea lotion will tighten and firm the skin. The combination is what I've been using and I've been really happy with it.
For those mama's out there who are hating on their stretch marks & embarrassed by them, I hope this helps or at least makes you smile (and maybe tear up, damn hormones!):
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Stretch Mark Massage Cream can be found at Walmart in a 2-pack for $9.00-$10.00. The 2-pack is worth it; you definitely will go through it!
P.S.- If you have a hunnie, tell them it's a massage cream ... so get to massaging! ;)
Feedback :)
I'd like to know my reader's thoughts on my posts so far. Do you enjoy the reviews the way they are? I mainly post positive reviews on things I've tried and liked, but would you prefer some reviews on things I've tried and didn't like? Let me know any thoughts you have on my posts, topics, or opinions, like if you've tried a product I've reviewed and it has worked for you too or even if it didn't work for you and why. I love writing this blog for me, but I also really enjoy sharing products that fix concerns and problems for me and I hope they'll help you too!
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Surprise Uses for a Popular Skin Care Product
So has anyone ever used tanning lotions or creams at home and gotten weird, dark, sometimes orange color deposits on their elbows or knees? How about those weird lines that show up around the edges of your feet when you try to tan your feet for flip flops and sandals? Or have you ever forgotten to wash your hands or even not washed them good enough so your hands are stained oompa-loompa orange? I know a product to fix all of this.
Now how about paint? Have you ever painted a room and gotten some on your skin or nails that despite your best attempts at scrubbing or using nail polish remover just stay on? And of course this happens when you have a date or an event in a few days and "rubber ducky yellow" or "mauve over pink" paint stains don't quite match the planned outfit. That same product will take this off too.
Oh, and how about those annoying band-aid marks? Don't you love when you pull off the band-aid and in the center is your almost gone wound, but you're left with two ugly, sticky squares on either side? Well, we can get rid of that right away too. (And no Brillo pads needed!)
Now I should mention this product is used for skin care, but not for the average skin. Clinique has a 3-Step Skin Care system that range from 1-4. 1 is for dry, sensitive skin. 2 is for most people. It's the average skin type for people with "combination skin", typically meaning dry to comfortable in the cheeks and an oily t-zone. 3 is for people with more oily skin who have comfortable to oily cheeks and a very oily t-zone. These people tend to always have a stray blemish or two and as one leaves another arrives. But 4 is for a very specific person. You must be oily all over, acne prone, with constant breakouts, usually in clusters and sometimes even have boils. Obviously skin type 4's system is rather harsh for the average person. The 3-Step system is a bar or liquid soap, a toner, and a moisturizer.
Clinique's step 2, the toner, in its 3-Step skin care in skin type 4 will remove tanning mistakes, paint stains, and band-aid marks pretty much instantly. Now keep in mind who it's for. Remember to wash the area after using it, and moisturize because it WILL dry out normal skin. (I, of course, would recommend the Nivea lotion I blogged about right beneath this post!) But you can order online or grab at your nearest department store Clinique counter a bottle of Clinique Clarifying Lotion 4. They come in two different sizes: 6.7 fl oz for $12.50 or 13.5 fl oz for $21.00.
Buy Clinique Clarifying Lotion 4 on Clinique's website.
Now how about paint? Have you ever painted a room and gotten some on your skin or nails that despite your best attempts at scrubbing or using nail polish remover just stay on? And of course this happens when you have a date or an event in a few days and "rubber ducky yellow" or "mauve over pink" paint stains don't quite match the planned outfit. That same product will take this off too.
Oh, and how about those annoying band-aid marks? Don't you love when you pull off the band-aid and in the center is your almost gone wound, but you're left with two ugly, sticky squares on either side? Well, we can get rid of that right away too. (And no Brillo pads needed!)
Now I should mention this product is used for skin care, but not for the average skin. Clinique has a 3-Step Skin Care system that range from 1-4. 1 is for dry, sensitive skin. 2 is for most people. It's the average skin type for people with "combination skin", typically meaning dry to comfortable in the cheeks and an oily t-zone. 3 is for people with more oily skin who have comfortable to oily cheeks and a very oily t-zone. These people tend to always have a stray blemish or two and as one leaves another arrives. But 4 is for a very specific person. You must be oily all over, acne prone, with constant breakouts, usually in clusters and sometimes even have boils. Obviously skin type 4's system is rather harsh for the average person. The 3-Step system is a bar or liquid soap, a toner, and a moisturizer.
Clinique's step 2, the toner, in its 3-Step skin care in skin type 4 will remove tanning mistakes, paint stains, and band-aid marks pretty much instantly. Now keep in mind who it's for. Remember to wash the area after using it, and moisturize because it WILL dry out normal skin. (I, of course, would recommend the Nivea lotion I blogged about right beneath this post!) But you can order online or grab at your nearest department store Clinique counter a bottle of Clinique Clarifying Lotion 4. They come in two different sizes: 6.7 fl oz for $12.50 or 13.5 fl oz for $21.00.
Buy Clinique Clarifying Lotion 4 on Clinique's website.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Skin care is important everywhere ... so let's not forget the body!
They say the most neglected area on the body is the neck. There's body lotions and face lotions and most people don't bother with buying an individual neck cream. Personally, being 22, I generally bring down a little extra face lotion down on my neck to keep it hydrated. After working in the industry though, I will recommend investing in a problem-specific treatment if you feel your neck has particular issues: loose skin, sagging, age spots because our neck ages our look dramatically when you maintain your face but that thing holding up your face looks 10 years older.
However, back to the point of this blog, we need to remember our bodies. And yes, there are umpteen products claiming to hydrate, tone, firm, tan and more to your skin. But how in the hell do you know if it works? I know I've spent my fair share of time and money hoping these body lotions would do what they promised. I've had lotions promise a natural looking tan that either don't do a damn thing or stain you orange, not to mention your clothes, sheets, and towels. I've had lotions that stay way too greasy or feel like I didn't put a thing on. So now the good news. I found a great body lotion that hydrates and firms your skin with quick, noticeable results AT THE DRUG STORE! :) Listen, I'll spend me some money to keep my face looking and feeling right if it works, but I run through some body lotion so department store priced body lotion is not for me. You better be able to hide my stretch marks and make any cellulite disappear instantly for how often I'm going to have to replace it.
Back to the point ... my find is Nivea Skin Firming Moisturizer Q10 Plus. It is an extremely hydrating lotion that spreads well so you're not constantly re-pumping more out. It does definitely have a noticeable fragrance, but it's not too strong. I'm not a fan of overly fragrant products, but since it's not on my face and therefore not directly under my nose, it doesn't bother me. Plus, it's a pretty good smell. The best part for me is that this lotion instantly hydrates my skin and keeps it hydrated all day. Also, the firming part isn't a joke. It doesn't take 3 bottles to start to see results, let alone hoping you'll see any. The Q10 part of the name explains how it firms. According to Nivea's own website, it "restores what the skin has lost over time by replenishing the level of skin's own enzyme Co-Enzyme Q10 complex to help skin stay firm and younger looking." And this is true. Within just a few daily uses, I started noticing the skin on my thighs and booty :) (yay!) looking firmer and tighter. Basically it just looked smooth. And who doesn't want a smooth and firm butt? Nobody is the epitome of "bootylicious" when you're working with ugly skin on that behind. Also, it's been great in conjunction with my stretch mark cream I've been using since I had my daughter. I'll write about that next for all the other mommy's and those of us who have spot(s) on our body that to quote Katt Williams "were little and got big or was big and got little".
Just an aside, I really enjoy writing this blog to help women out who have things they are self conscious about, like stretch marks, that are awkward to talk about. Very few girls get away with going their whole lives without one, having a baby or not. If you were blessed with some big boobies a few might have shown up! You get something, I guess you gotta give a little! So I will happily share my experiences with products I've tried on my insecurities so you can give them a try knowing it worked for a regular person, not a celebrity in an airbrushed commercial because no women should be shy or self-conscious because your sexy and take advantage of the products available to make you happy with you!
Nivea Skin Firming Moisturizer Q10 Complex on Nivea.com
You can find this at Target for $8.49 on their website.
However, back to the point of this blog, we need to remember our bodies. And yes, there are umpteen products claiming to hydrate, tone, firm, tan and more to your skin. But how in the hell do you know if it works? I know I've spent my fair share of time and money hoping these body lotions would do what they promised. I've had lotions promise a natural looking tan that either don't do a damn thing or stain you orange, not to mention your clothes, sheets, and towels. I've had lotions that stay way too greasy or feel like I didn't put a thing on. So now the good news. I found a great body lotion that hydrates and firms your skin with quick, noticeable results AT THE DRUG STORE! :) Listen, I'll spend me some money to keep my face looking and feeling right if it works, but I run through some body lotion so department store priced body lotion is not for me. You better be able to hide my stretch marks and make any cellulite disappear instantly for how often I'm going to have to replace it.
Back to the point ... my find is Nivea Skin Firming Moisturizer Q10 Plus. It is an extremely hydrating lotion that spreads well so you're not constantly re-pumping more out. It does definitely have a noticeable fragrance, but it's not too strong. I'm not a fan of overly fragrant products, but since it's not on my face and therefore not directly under my nose, it doesn't bother me. Plus, it's a pretty good smell. The best part for me is that this lotion instantly hydrates my skin and keeps it hydrated all day. Also, the firming part isn't a joke. It doesn't take 3 bottles to start to see results, let alone hoping you'll see any. The Q10 part of the name explains how it firms. According to Nivea's own website, it "restores what the skin has lost over time by replenishing the level of skin's own enzyme Co-Enzyme Q10 complex to help skin stay firm and younger looking." And this is true. Within just a few daily uses, I started noticing the skin on my thighs and booty :) (yay!) looking firmer and tighter. Basically it just looked smooth. And who doesn't want a smooth and firm butt? Nobody is the epitome of "bootylicious" when you're working with ugly skin on that behind. Also, it's been great in conjunction with my stretch mark cream I've been using since I had my daughter. I'll write about that next for all the other mommy's and those of us who have spot(s) on our body that to quote Katt Williams "were little and got big or was big and got little".
Just an aside, I really enjoy writing this blog to help women out who have things they are self conscious about, like stretch marks, that are awkward to talk about. Very few girls get away with going their whole lives without one, having a baby or not. If you were blessed with some big boobies a few might have shown up! You get something, I guess you gotta give a little! So I will happily share my experiences with products I've tried on my insecurities so you can give them a try knowing it worked for a regular person, not a celebrity in an airbrushed commercial because no women should be shy or self-conscious because your sexy and take advantage of the products available to make you happy with you!
Nivea Skin Firming Moisturizer Q10 Complex on Nivea.com
You can find this at Target for $8.49 on their website.
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