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Wantable is a new to me subscription that has three options: beauty, intimates, & accessories. There is a very in depth quiz (more on that below!) that gears your interests then your box is shipped out full of mystery items promising to be worth $80-$100 in value. Was it worth it & what did I get? keep reading to find out! [Read more…]
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Love. This polish is love. But I am indeed getting ahead of myself. The OPI San Francisco collection didn’t blow my mind. I’m from California so I was quite excited but there just wasn’t a wow factor for me personally. Except for OPI Alcatraz…Rocks. This was the polish I wanted most & I went on a hunt. But it wasn’t easy. I hit at least 5 different OPI retailers without luck. It seems a lot of places got the core shades but not the OPI San Francisco Liquid Sand Shades. It made me very angry. But now that I have it & am having a serious affair…I’m ready to share it with you guys!
OPI Alcatraz…Rocks Liquid Sand Nail Polish- A cool toned navy base packed with multi-colored shimmer mainly green, purple, & gold. 3 coats, no topcoat. Textured finish.
This dried wonderfully fast & I’ve been wearing it for 3 days now. I just adore it. Barely any wear except a bit on my pointer which is likely from typing & kitchen counter cleaning. This is easily one of my favorite textured shades I’ve tried yet…this combo is just fabulous & so fall/winter appropriate. I love the different shades of shimmer, lots of depth. This is also an excellent layering shade, just put it over another shade for a seriously cool textured result.
What do you think of this shade? Are you lusting after OPI Alcatraz…Rocks? Are there any other OPI San Francisco shades I need to check out? I found my OPI Alcatraz…Rocks Liquid Sand Nail Polish at Ulta for $9.
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For those that don’t know, Sephora by OPI is being discontinued to make room for a new line so they are all on clearance. I picked some up on sale for 3 for $10 in the Sephora store but the deal is also active online. I quite like this line, especially the glitters which they call Jewelry Top Coats, so if you’re interested they’re a great deal. Today I show off Sephora by OPI in Lights, Glammer-a, Action! over Sinful Shine Royal Flush which I reviewed here.
Sephora by OPI in Lights, Glammer-a, Action!- Medium faded gold hexes, small silver hexes, & teal micro-hexes suspended in a clear base. 2 coats.
For the photos I topped the glitter with a coat of Out the Door. Love me some glitz, how about you? I thought this combo was unique enough to snap up since they were on big sale & I was buying some for myself & as gifts. I think this will be really pretty over fall shades with the faded gold & teal scattered loveliness. I’m thinking I’ll pair it with Zoya Louise for a rich chocolate base!
What do you think? Is this glitter combo a hit? Are you checking out the Sephora by OPI line before it is going…going..gonzo?
I picked up 4 shades from the new Jordana 12 HR Made to Last Liquid Eyeliner Pencils. I already reviewed their new jumbo eyeshadow sticks here & was wowed so i was really excited about these! If you’ve been following me for awhile then you know I’m a huge fan of the Rimmel Scandal Eyes pencils & hoped these would be comparable. I was only able to pick up 4 shades but there are 6 total. Keep reading to see if you need them!
From the Jordana website:
They were all out of the shade Black Point & Aqua Stone looked similar to shades I already had so I picked up Purple Fix, Charcoal Definition, Espresso Last, & Jade Jewel. They are super soft & creamy, perfect for the waterline. They are also crazy long wearing, very similar to their Milani sister brand formula, & glide right on with fab pigmentation. The product itself is really soft so do use with care, you shouldn’t need to press all that much because they really do perform like a liquid. Sharpen with care a well.
Left to right: Jordana 12 HR Made to Last Liquid Eyeliner in Purple Fix, Charcoal Definition, Espresso Last, & Jade Jewel.
Jordana 12 HR Made to Last Liquid Eyeliner in Purple Fix- A royal purple with vibrant purple shimmer that dries to a satin finish.
Jordana 12 HR Made to Last Liquid Eyeliner in Charcoal Definition- Highly pigmented charcoal grey with fine silver shimmer.
Jordana 12 HR Made to Last Liquid Eyeliner in Espresso Last- A rich matte brown. Identical dupe to both the Jordana 12 HR Made to Last Eyeshadow Pencil in Tenacious Brown & Milani Shadow Eyez Limited Edition Shade in Espresso Line but in a slim pencil. You can see those two shades compared here.
Jordana 12 HR Made to Last Liquid Eyeliner in Jade Jewel- A smoky base with intense emerald shimmer. It almost looks metallic but after it sets it looks a bit more like a rich satin.
Once these shades set, they aren’t budging. At all. They last ages on the waterline like my Rimmel Scandal Eyes & the Milani pencils that I’m pretty sure these are based on. The formula is pretty much identical. These are very similar to the NYX Slide-On Pencils, Jordana 12 HR Jumbo Eye Pencils, Urban Decay 24/7 Liners, Milani Shadow Eyez, Rimmel Scandal Eyes, & my Sephora Flashy Liners. Creamy, rich, & easy to use. So how do you choose? I say go by color! Choose colors you like the best from different ranges until you have a collection you truly love since they all perform similarly.
You know what isn’t comparable to other brands? The price! These shades are only $2.99 & if you wait it out you can likely snag a deal. I found mine in a new display at Walgreens. I can only hope they come out with more than 6 shades…because I’ll snap them up!
When it comes to living healthy the first thing you want to do is look at what your drinking. Are you chugging down all your calories? Is getting enough hydration part of your problem? Can you make some clever switches? If you are a water drinker like me then you don’t have to worry too much about all that…except the boredom. Sometimes you just want something different! Stur is an all natural additive that doesn’t contain any chemical or artificial sweetners. Basically it is instant yummy without the guilt!
If you love having options then I think you’ll like Stur a lot when it comes to flavoring. My husband loves similar flavorings but leans more on the child-like flavoring options. If you like natural flavors instead then you’re bound to find at least one winner. I feel like these 6 options are an excellent selection that gives you a decent variety. Keep reading to see how I drink them for ideas!
Stur Features:
▪ Lightly sweetened with stevia leaf extract
▪ Natural fruit flavors
▪ Zero calories
▪ Sugar free
▪ Gluten free
▪ Caffeine free
▪ Vegan
▪ 7 essential vitamins – A, D, E, B3, B5, B6, B12
▪ NO artificial sweeteners, colors, or flavors
▪ Add to water, soda water and even cocktails!
▪ Portable – great for travel
▪ SuperControl squeeze-top, for portion control
The flavors I received to try are Orange Mango, Lemonade, Cucumber Mint, Strawberry, Lemon Tea, & PomeCranberry. Obviously these are all great in water but I’ve used them a few more ways! My tips below!
Purely Orange Mango- An easy favorite! Add this to a vodka tonic for more of a mimosa flavoring!
Honestly Lemonade- Who doesn’t love lemonade? Add to water for the classic “touch of lemon” flavor. Also really great in tea for a splash of citrus!
Only Cucumber Mint- The perfect spa type water…tastes expensive. Best while giving yourself a manicure or wearing a fancy face mask!
Simply Strawberry- Probably my favorite. I love this on its own & also mixed with the lemonade flavor for the oh so tasty strawberry lemonade flavoring!
Proudly Tea + Lemon- This is nice on its own but it is also really good mixed with the fruity flavors for a custom blended iced tea.
Truly PomeCranberry- Lovely! Use it to flavor a “cosmo” or mix with some club soda for a fruity mix that tastes a bit fall.
Completely safe for kids & even pregnant women, this is a healthy alternative to sugary drinks for everyone. You can purchase from www.sturdrinks.com, QVC, & Amazon. I honestly have no complaints except that I hope they come out with some larger sizes. They’re great for portability but I totally demolished that Stur Simply Strawberry…yum!
With my lip/hand swatches of the new Maybelline Limited Edition Fall 2013 purple lip colors came a promise for comparisons! Today I’m showing you a few side by sides plus my quick purple ombre above.
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Beauty Box 5 & Skiin were kind enough to send a sample from Skiin, a brand completely new to me! They will have I believe 2 products available in the September Beauty Box 5 ( check out my August Box here!) & I received the Skiin Soothing Smoothing Eye Cream. I’ve been using it for about 2 weeks now & I’m ready to share my thoughts + a promo!
From skiinshop.com:
Soothing and Smoothing Eye Cream is a full spectrum eye cream that instantly improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while working hard to reduce dark circles and puffiness.
Key Benefits:
In case you’re new around here, I absolutely love eye creams, gels, rollerballs, whatever you’ve got. I have really fair skin & unfortunately from my inner corner out I’m constantly fighting redness, dryness, puffiness, & definite purple tones. If I’m throwing something new into my routine it is normally to fight that. Because you have to use so little I often find myself using the same eye treatment type products for much longer than my other skincare products so I was excited to dive into something new.
I really like the pump format. Lately I’ve been using little pot type eye creams/gels & I forgot how nice & mess free this method is. Note: Do not push all the way down, you really only need a tiny bit! The product itself looks a bit like a primer mixed with lotion, not like your usual cream or gel. You get 0.5 oz which is a decent amount because you really don’t need much.
Although it doesn’t contain SPF I used this as a day cream because I like to wear something heavier at night. I can’t say much to the anti-aging benefits but I do know that it feels cooler & refreshing when applied. This helps perk up my eyes in the morning which I love! This also moisturizes but with that slightly primer-like feel it rests really nicely throughout the day & under my makeup.
Overall I’m quite happy with it! I also have a 30% off any product on the Skiin Shop’s website from September 5th until October 5th! Just use the promo code BOX5. Also remember to keep an eye out for samples to pop up in September’s Beauty Box 5 box!
When it comes to colors I really dig purple. I love greens as a very close second but purple is my jam. It is so exciting that drugstore brands like Maybelline are jumping on the vibrant & super bold purple lip trend & I was sucked into buying 3 products from their Fall 2013 display. There are other glosses & 2 more lipsticks but they either looked to close to shades I know I have multiples of or just weren’t for me. Keep reading to see my thoughts & lip swatches! [Read more…]
So in case you missed seeing my review & rave of the most beautiful soap ever…go look I’ll wait…I also have another couple of products from Arices to share! Today I’m talking up their sugar scrub in Notion which is luxe & smells like nothing else in my stash!
There are a few options for scenting but I went with Notice & I’m so glad I did! Notion is described as “Warm sunlight in a meadow. Soft grasses beneath you. With exotic eucalyptus and romantic lavender dancing across your skin, a notion finds you. Subtle and fleeting, you’re left only with an impression. This lightly scented sugar scrub transforms your shower into a fragrant oasis.“. I love lavender everything & oddly enough really enjoy eucalyptus. My husband & I both have allergies so I’m constantly looking for something to open my head up a bit in the morning. This is perfect because I like using a scrub a few times a week to really exfoliate.
This isn’t a harsh scrub but more of a maintenance type texture. I love the little wooden scooper that comes in it, so cute! This is also super moisturizing which my poor, dry skin really appreciates. This is packed with numerous oils including argan, almond, & eucalyptus oils. You get 16 fl oz which should last you quite awhile as well since it is finer & packed with oils so it spreads really nicely.
Overall very happy! & so are my allergy ridden sinuses! What do you think? What you favorite bath type scents?
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So I received this amazing polish in my Wantable box & normally I’d review the box then do swatches… however there was a bit of a snag & they’re replacing a product so we’re switching it up. This polish just couldn’t wait, isn’t she lovely? keep reading to see more swatches & find out about the completely new to me polish company called Rainbow Honey!
Rainbow Honey appears to be closed right now & oddly enough with my great timing they’ll be reopening tomorrow & restocked with lots of gorgeous shades which I spied on their lovely facebook page. Their products are Big 3 free & made with ingredients never tested on animals. Plus they’re made in the USA, love supporting my country! They happen to be designed & distributed in Clifton, New Jersey.
Rainbow Honey Lumine Hall- An indigo jelly-ish base packed with blue, purple, & gold shimmer then topped off with amazing square iridescent glitter. 2 coats. 1 coat of quick dry top coat.
Here it is matte which obviously takes away the jelly-ness but I think it lets you see how playful these glitters actually are. 1 coat of Butter LONDON Matte Finish Top Coat for this.
Overall, very happy! This is a lovely polish with an original coloring & glitter configuration. Plus, the bottle & brush were quite nice & easy to work with! I didn’t have to mess too much with glitter placement or dragging so that is always appreciated. I think I’ll be on the lookout for more Rainbow Honey shades after trying Lumine Hall…
What do you think? Are you a big indigo fan as well? I just love them! Any must haves from Rainbow Honey that I need to specifically check out?