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SPRING BLOG SALE

WELCOME DIVAS!

I'M SO EXCITED TO BE HOLDING MY FIRST SPRING BLOG SALE! I'M RECYCLING MY OLD BEAUTY PRODUCTS TO OTHER DIVAS WHO MAY WANT TO ADD NEW PRODUCTS TO THEIR KITS. SOME ITEMS HAS BEEN USED FOR SWATCHING AND PERSONAL USE ONCE OR TWICE. THERE'S ALSO ITEMS THAT HAS NEVER BEEN USED AND STILL IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING. ALL PRODUCTS THAT HAS BEEN USED WILL BE SANITIZED .

Orders are processed in the order they are received. Once your payment has cleared, your order is processed and shipped within 2 - 5 days excluding Saturdays & Sundays or otherwise noted (such as vacation days or personal emergencies).

Returns:
 Due to the nature of the product, ALL SALES ARE FINAL.


Payment:
I accepts payments via Pay pal. Pay pal allows us to accept all major credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express). I also accept Money Orders (in US DOLLARS ONLY). If paying by Money Order, it must be received within 14 days of purchase, otherwise the order will be cancelled and the products restocked. Pay pal is my preferred method of payment and will ensure that your product is shipped in a timely manner. Orders will not be shipped until the payment is cleared.

 

Bitch Slap Boozy Bitch 5 pan Palette 

I really love the cute pastel colors that this palette has. There's 5 different shades which is really great for spring / summer. Has a mirror on the inside lid, and two eye applicators (which has been tossed). I've used it only once for swatching. Price $ 10.00

 The Perfect Twelve Colors Palette ( Electro)

These palettes are perfect for any makeup collection while giving you excellent staying power. You can see from the colors that they are pigmented and comes in array of fun, bold shades. This palette has been used once for swatching purpose only. Price 2.99

Profusions Eye shadow & Lip gloss palettes

This set of eye shadows and lip glosses came in a set which hasn't been used and still in it's original case. It's from the Color Workshop collection. Price $3.99

N.Y.C. Complete Color Makeup Kit 

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then it’s time for some window dressing! And New York Color has all the makeup you need to make your eyes glimmer day and night – for a price your eyes won't believe. 

This palette has never been opened. Price: $3.99 

LA Colors Palette

                                 This palette has never been used or opened. Price $2.99

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Maybelline Expert Wear Sea Shore Frost

A great palette with pretty pastel colors great for spring. It has been slightly used once. Price $3.99

NYX Trio Eye Shadow Palette  Cherry/ Cool Blue/ Hot Pink

                                     This palette has been used slightly just once. Price $5.99

MK Pro Compact (Unfilled)
Makeup organization has never been easier. An all-in-one compact designed for every woman, the Mary Kay Compact Pro keeps all of your color products and applicators organized. An ultra durable, purse-tested finish makes it strong enough to stand the test of time. Its revolutionary magnetic refill system makes it easy on the environment. Still in it's original packaging. Price $20

Wnw Color Icon Palette (Twinkle Town)

Saw this and wanted to see what the fuss was all about...well I didn't like what I saw and I only used it once to do swatches. Still inside the packaging. Price $4.99

Kiss Nail Dress

Kiss Nail Dress  (Shrug)

I recently became a member of Influenster.com. As a member  I received my very first Influenster box called the Love Vox Box about a week ago. I've been trying out all the products in my box and finally had the  chance to try the Kiss Nail Dress strips.

Kiss Nail Dress are "Fashion Strips" that stick to your nail. They're something like the nail strips that most ladies are familiar with. The difference between these and other nail strips is  you just stick them and file them. That's it. No use of heat to adhere them to your nails like other nail strips. They come in 18 designs to choose from.

Shrug Nail Design

They last up to 10 days on your nails. If you want to remove them, you simply peel them off. I received the Kiss Nail Dress in the style number KDS11 which is called Shrug... which has a crackled like appearance that's the trend at the moment. Very trendy looking to say the least. You can use them on your toes as well as nail tips. Includes 28 strips in 14 sizes, design booklet and file.

I really love how they turned out.  They were pretty easy and quick to apply. If you'd like to try them yourself and can see the different styles of Kiss Nail Dress go to: http://kissnaildress.com you can also check out the "Where to buy" section to see which stores near you have them.

At a cost of $6.99  you can sure to find them at most Walgreens, Rite Aid, CVS and Walmart stores.

 

Venus & Olay Razor

OMG!!! I received this product complimentary to test through Influenster’s VoxBox program.  This is an unbelievable razor to own. I was taken back when I tried this razor...it left my skin feeling and looking like silk....it was moisturized and left a clean fresh scent behind. Thanks to Olay being added to the mix. features improved moisture bars with Olay hydrators that help the razor’s blades glide across the skin. There’s no need for any separate shaving cream with this one either, I’ve tried it out over the past week—and I actually like it better than any of the other Venus offerings.With the Olay hydrators, five blades, a rounded, pivoting head—and a non-slip ergonomic handle.

Best used for under arms, legs, and any place that you would like to remove  unwanted hair. I would recommend this product to friends. This is a great razor.

• Venus’ five-bladed razors shave you close and adjust to women’s curves for a smooth and comfortable shave, even over tricky shaving areas like knees and ankles.
• Olay Moisture Bars contain skin-enhancing elements found in Olay products: Petrolatum helps lock in skin’s moisture for less dryness and Glycerin helps offer that goddess glow! Just wet the razor to release a light lather – no separate shave cream required.
• As with most Venus razors, new Venus & Olay also features a rounded, pivoting head designed for women’s curves, and a soft-grip ergonomic handle for confident control, even in wet and soapy environment

A refillable Venus & Olay with one replacement cartridge sells for approximately $8.99-$10.99. Packages of three replacement cartridges are available for about $14.99 - $19.49.
Venus & Olay is NOW available at food, drug, convenience and mass merchandise stores throughout the United States. 
http://www.gillettevenus.com

Truvía natural sweetener Product Review

I have to admit that is is and very awesome product...I'm a sugar lover so I find it hard to find a sweetner that's better than sugar, well until I recieved my complimentary to test through Influenster’s VoxBox program. I was alittle skiptical at first, but I tried it in my tea and I was really amazed by the taste. It was sweet and for a split second I thought it was sugar. 

One packet of Truvia natural sweetener provides the same sweetness as two teaspoons of sugar.
 It's a great alternative for people with diabetes. Sprinkle it on your fruit. Spoon it in your coffee/ tea.
and you won't feel guilty afterwards. Also you can use it in many recipes that calls for sugar and get the same flavor without all the calories. If you would like more information on this product click on the link below.
http://www.www.truvia.com

MetroMint Water

What can I say about this newly found addiction I have for water?
That it's great in all ways. The taste is amazing and it's very refreshing and minty. I found this water last weekend when I was shopping at Krogers, I saw the chocolatemint and I had to get it along with the peppermint. This water blew my mind and tastes buds, cause it was very pure and real mint flavor as well as chocolate essence to give it it's chocolate taste.

They start with the best mint in the world. Real mint. Fresh, flavorful, pesticide-free mint grown in Washington State's Yakima Valley. They treat the mint using a double-distillation process that steams the leaves until they reach the true essence of the mint. The company test for taste, and then test again for purity. How cool is that. next, the water is purified using reverse-osmosis, whatever that is, a process that saves all the good stuff and filters out the bad, including salts, impurities, and particles as small as an ion. What's left is a blank canvas, so that the taste of mint is showcased.


What are the benefits to drinking MetroMint water.... let me tell you.

1. Refresh : Stimulates the nerves, instantly opening your senses to send a fresh, cool feeling throughout your body.

2.Relieves: settles your stomach. Consume mint before a meal and increase the flow of digestive jucies. After dinner, mint soothes the lining of the digestive tract.

3.Relax: Helps fight stress. So drink up

4.Revere: According to Eastern philosophy, scattering mint around the home is a time- honored way to bring peace in the home.

5.Renew: Metromint acts as an instant breath fresher. Mint kills bacteria in your mouth and keeps it moist & kissable. Heighten your senses.

6. Rehydrate: We all know that our body needs water. Metromint
replenishes your essential fluids and restores your aching muscles.



Varieties

1.peppermint water
2.spearmint water
3.lemonmint water
4.orangemint water
5.chocolatemint water
6.cherrymint water

Ingredients:

purified water, mint, chocolate, orange, lemon & cherry essence.


Everything is all natural and very refreshing to drink. Pure, simple, good for you as well! I love these waters
If you haven't tried them please head to your store and pick them all up and see for yourself the reason why so many people are raving about this new water. Metromint is available in retail stores across the country and through their online store. They will deliver to your door!
Check them out on twitter, facebook & myspace or checkout their website for more info!

Julep Maven

I came aross this site and I went crazy...they have a really great deal going on at the moment and any lady who loves to do their nails and love nail polishes this would be a really great ideal to jump on an amzizng deal like this. This is my style it's the "It Girl" and the shades that was put together for me based on my style quiz that I took.

As a Julep Maven, my monthly membership gives me access to the hottest trends in nail color and the latest Mani Care and Pedi Care products- delivered right to my doorstep, just like the Beauty Editors. And I'll have access to these trends and products before anyone else!

Here is what thye've curated to specifically compliment my style in my first month's custom beauty editor Sneak Peek Box*:

Top coat, Megan, Hayden & Leah

• Julep Fast Dry Topcoat
• A playful and sultry Mediterranean aquamarine shimmer, Megan
• Bold and bright neon peach crème, Hayden
• Vivid and refreshing grass green with a hint of shimmer, Leah

Perks of having a Julep Maven membership:

• Over $40 worth of customized products each month elegantly packaged in our exclusive beauty editor Sneak Peek Box
• Featuring new, never before released colors and treatments FIRST to you, before anyone else
• Also includes hits and cult favorites-the products we like to keep on the top of editors' minds
• 20% off all julep.com purchases
• Free shipping on ALL your purchases
• Traveling or out of town? They give you options! Just let them know by the 24th of the month, and they'll send your box to a girlfriend. You can also skip a month. And of course you can cancel at any time.  

Wet N Wild's ColorIcon Baked Eyeshadow Palettes

Wet n Wild Coloicon Baked Shadows

FINALLY WET N WILD BAKED SHADOWS ARE HERE! Yay1 I finally got my hands on these sought after palettes. As a rule I always keep them in their original packaging they are just colorful to me. But these babies here are amazing and I love that they have liners with them and they don't come with applicators as the other palettes has; which is just fine with me.

I have to say if I  had to pick my favorite of the three palettes, this would have to be it...love the pinks and the purples. The one thing I didn't like with these palettes are that they aren't very pigmented without a primer/base, and it broke my heart cause WNW shadows are usually pigmented without prime/base...so with these I was disappointed. They look totally awesome wet.

When applied dry, the shadows are a bit powdery, had quite a bit of fallout, have to be layered several times to achieve a true-to-pan color. However, the shimmer wasn't lost nor is it "too much" (the shimmer is very wearable). When applied wet, the shadows are much smoother, had little-to-no fallout, and didn't require much layering to achieve true-to-pan color. The shimmer is more noticeable when applied wet. All of the shades applied evenly and blended very well without fading away. Each shade wore all day and night (over a primer/ base) without creasing or fading.

 I think the shades apply better wet (this is the case with most baked eye shadows), but you can work with them dry.  The packaging of Wet n' Wild's Limited Edition Baked Eyeshadow Palettes. Are plastic, with a black base and a removable clear plastic lid. The palette and miniature eyeliner are packaged together inside of a box.

 Wet n' Wild's Limited Edition Baked Eyeshadow Palettes can be found in-stores at select Walgreens, and retails for around $4.99. There are three Limited Edition Baked Eyeshadow Palettes. All Wet n' Wild products are cruelty-free!

The Color workshop Ultimate Color Collection

Color Worshop Ultimate Color Collection

I got this makeup collection set for Christmas form my darling sister. It's a real treasure for any makeup maven whose on a budget and wants something fun to work with. After looking at this set I knew I wanted to play in it and try out all the colors. I like The Color WorkShop makeup, cause some are really great...after the last makeup kit I got I was very happy from the results that I saw.

With this kit you get alot. For a wonderful  collection and you'll love the shades that comes in these palettes. So you say what comes with this collection? Well I'll share with you what's in this awesome kit. Let's take alook at the lip gloss palette shall we!

This palette has some cute shades in it...pinks, coals, browns, nudes, peaches,  all neutral shades that will sure to flatter all skin tones. I didn't do any swatches, so I can't really say if they are smooth to the touch, or if they are tacky. I will do and update on these palettes and give you the skinny.

I like to think of this as the cool palette for all the cool tones that it has. Blues, blacks, purples & greens so to me it's the cool palette. Again, no swatches.

Meet the lovely warm/neutral palette with browns, golds, tans, sands,whits, grays this makes a really great palette for your everyday to natural look. I will be creating some looks with this palette.

Now here come the confusing part for me, cause it it say on the packaging that there's 4 press powders, 2 blushes...so excuse me if i can't tell you which is which. They don't have names on them which makes it hard to tell. But I can be versatile with each one. That's the beauty of makeup.

What beautiful shades. I love pink so this was really a great sight for me. You have your lightest pink which looks white. Then you have your soft girlie pink which I'll take is not the blush... next you have a light in pinkish-purplish shade which this pic does it no justice (really!)...last there's the the hot pink which I'm taking is the blush. It has a a matte finish than the other 3...which has alittle shimmer to it. Now I did do a few swatches of these to see how the look against my skin and see if they are pigmented. Here's the results of that...

No primer /base

This pic has not a drop of primer or base, and the colors are faint and you see just a hint of shimmer.
You can see some of the color, I put them in order and I was very disappointed with these results. The next pic you'll see I used just a white base to see if the colors will become more vibrant.

Base/Nyx JESP Milk

I was very disappointed, it reminds me of my Bitchslap Drunk Bitch palette with the real soft velvet shades that has alot of shimmer but not alot of POP! For a few to be eye shadows I can see I'm really going to be upset. maybe if I use a cream base of the same shade and maybe the color will POP more. But for the blush I like to see color and a sweet pop of a flushed look.

This kit also included 3 beautiful lipsticks and their shades are divine. I'm not a very huge fan of lipstick, I will wear it every now an again, but if I came across a shade that I absolutely love I will get it and wear it. The first shade is like a coral color, the next one is a fuchsia color and the last one is like a nude taupe color. They are creamy and the color is excellent!!!!

Here's two eyeliners which I found to be really great cause they are creamy and they don't tug the eyes. They came in two colors...brown & black your basic colors. Think I'll get some great use out of these.

Here's the last of the collection. 2 nice nail polishes in awesome colors too. Girlie pink & burgundy or wine. it's winter and these would be some really cool colors to wear during the winter months. Nothing wrong with adding color to your winter time blues! Change it up from time to time.

All in all I say that some of the items are a hit while others became a sore miss. After trying these items out i;ll have a full detailed report for you on all items in this collection. If you have this collection please share your thoughts with me, I would love to hear what you have to say.



Smashbox Cream Liner

INFAMOUS CREAM EYE LINER DUO

I am very excited to have tried this wonderful cream liner from Smashbox Cosmetics. Now, when I get a chance to try a product from an wonderful brand like Smashbox how could I turn it down. I was asked to try it and do a review on it. One thing i will do is be very honest about my feelings on a product, so this was no brainer. On first sight I noticed that it's not in a glass pot like my elf or MAC liners.

It's versatile, create a soft line or smudge it for a smoky look. It is lightweight and glides on smooth to create a perfect line. For anyone that has a problem trying to perfect their eyeliner then you need to get this product. You won't be disappointed. I have had this for about a month now and there's not even a dent in the eyeliner. The package looks small but it literally lasts forever.

Doesn't tug like a pencil, flake like a powder or run like a liquid. The innovative cream formula provides totally customizable eye definition. Wait 60 seconds for it to dry or immediately smudge with shadow for extra intensity. I have used many different eyeliners and have never tried another since this one. Stays on and very defining...Love it. The colors are soft and the texture is so creamy.

CREAM EYE LINER can also be used as a cream shadow for a sexy smoky look. Best of Sephora Award Winner for Best Eye Liner.

This cream liner is 0.04oz.  in Net wt. and1.2g

Body Lotion Review

I was given the honor to test these products for SELF magazine, and I was really shocked at the results that I got from these three body lotions. Now every member of my household was asked to use these products for a month, I chose which lotions were given to what family member. The girls had the Aveeno Skin Relief Calming Lotion, my son had the Luriderm Soothing Relief Daily Lotion & my husband & myself had the other Luriderm Daily Moisture Lotion with Shea+ Relaxing Lavender Jasmine.
Needless to say we go the better deal. lol! The scent is so relaxing and inviting that you can't help but fall in love with this lotion. The Shea+ Lavender Jasmine smells so much better once your out of the shower. You can fall asleep relaxed and smelling good all at the same time. Yet my skin showed a much more moisturized look and feel- last for 24 hours, that's a great, cause most don't last for 15mins. before you have to reapply. Not this one.

Luriderm Soothing Relief Daily Lotion that my son used...he said that it was ok, somewhat alittle greasy and not that think in texture. The scent was ok, but it could have been unscented. Works really great for winter weather months for anyone with dry skin. And lasts along time. Without reapplying.

Aveeno Skin Relief Calming Lotion which the girls had, my oldest didn't care for the scent, or anything of it. made her skin itch and didn't help with her dryness. My younger daughter, said it was ok. not for her. Didn't care for the scent, and made her itch as well.


So I guess you can say, that out of the 3 only 1 reigns supreme and it's the one I would recommend to anyone. I feel the others has are just as good, but when it's not for you, it's not for you. You can find these body lotions at your local drugstores, Targets, Walmarts.


THE WINNER IS.....LURIDERM  DAILY MOISTURE LOTION W/SHEA+RELAXING LAVENDER JASMINE! THE FRAGANCE ALONE SOLD ME! 

Fake MAC Brushes

32 Piece Brush Set

I really wanted  some more brushes and I didn't want to pay an arm and a leg for them...so I took to ebay, and found this site that sold brushes really great looking brushes. I wanted the ones my girl Rofasho Jones has the 32 pc set. I found them and ordered them. It took about 3wks for me to get them, due to the holiday season. Once I  got them out the packaging they were in this clear bag.  The name on the bag... MAC! I was like yay a I got some new MAC brushes. Now let me be honest, I can't afford to pay $100 for a brush set no matter whose name is on it. I know that you need good quality brushes and they cost...but for the makeup budget lover like myself, I want good quality brushes without high-end prices and there's some really inexpensive quality brushes on the market.

I purchased this set for $13.99 with free shipping, that's not a bad deal for a budget saver.

 They come in a handy and portable roll up leather case, and each brush packed in a plastic sleeve. Brushes are made from natural animal hair. And has MAC imprinted on the handles of the brushes. Brush Length: approximately 7.9”. After looking at them closely I saw that for the money I spent they aren't all that bad. Except for that awful acrylic smell. You can easily remove that smell and the dust that's embedded inside by simply washing your brushes before use.

This Set Includes

   6 x Blush / Powder Brushes

   14 x Eyeshadow Brushes

   3x Angle Concealer Brushes

   1 x Eyebrow Brush

   1 x Sponge Eye Shadow Brush

   1 x Lip Liner Brush

   1 x Eyebrow Comb Brush

   2 x Eye Liner Brush

   1 x Eyelash Comb Brush

   1 x Lip Brush

   1x Extra Brush

1x leather case



I come to find that I'm really loving these brushes the more I look at them and use them. They may not be the real deal; but they are good and not a bad price for what can be a costly penny. At the bottom are REAL MAC brushes!

MAC Make It Perfect Brush Kit Limited Edition

Glam up those every day applications with these chic special edition 129 SE, 190 SE, 275 SE, 266 SE and 226 SE brushes. With their glittering clear-as-ice handles and snowglobe-inspired bag, they're fashionably cool - highly giftable, too!

Carina Dolci Natural Mineral Cosmetics Review

I won a contest last year and this is what I won...some really awesome eye shadows samples
that are just amazing in every way. I love the colors and they have really fun delicious decadent sweet names to top it off.  I was really excited to see the colors up close  and personal from what I saw on their fan page I was in candy heaven with eye shadows that's beautiful and has fun bold bright colors.

They came packaged in a very cute white mesh bag with business card in front. I was so happy when i saw an eyeshadow that looks like old fashion candy...It's way to cute :-0 Lip glosses are to divine and just a bundle of sweet smelling scents of cakes, coffee. There's so many sample packs that it's hard to do any swatching. so I want to share some pics of some my favorite shades.

Here's the samples of goodies. As you can see the colors are just gorgeous and all mineral. They are silky and soft to the touch. You can wear a base to intensify the color or just primer and color. You get true color and lasting power. There are so many color combinations to choose from.

These are my favorite from the whole group. Not that I don't like the others- these just really do it for me...with intense color and smooth application. Also got a sample of eye primer serum, haven't tried it yet.

 Swatches of these beautiful  mineral shadows.

Top pic

Blueberry Pie

Grape

Lemon

Cherry

Orange

Bottom Pic

Blueberry

Metallic Gold

Metallic Merlot

Whipped Cream

Strawberry Shortcake (Glitter)

As you can see these mineral shadows are bold in pigment and is without a primer or base just full on color. There's shimmer in these mineral shadows gives a great twinkle when the light hits the eyes.

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Now it's time to showcase the delicious lip glosses that looks as good as they smell. With outstanding color and they aren't tacky, and makes your lips smooth and soft. Conditions them as well, who wouldn't love that from their lip gloss. There's a swatch of the glosses and you can see they are true to shade with a awesome shine. And parban -free.

Lip Frosting lip glosses

Raspberry Tart Lip Frosting

Red Velvet Cake Lip Frosting

Caramel Latte Lip Frosting

Espresso Lip Frosting

Red Velvet Cake

Raspberry Tart Lip Frosting

Caramel Latte Lip Frosting

Espresso Lip Frosting





From the swatches you can see the true color and the shine. Yes, they have some shimmer to them but not to much. They are to divine not to have in your collection.

Watermelon Punch Mineral Eyeshadow

This is just to adorable! I had to save the best for last. I told you I had some xtra goodies! This pot of shadow is wrapped like candy and it's a cute presentation and just clever. But wait, there's more-

Looking at this swatch you can clearly see how pigmented this shadow is. That's without primer or a base. Smooth and silky to the touch. A fun shade and a cute pink. Psst...smells like watermelon :)

If you would like to purchase any of these shadows you can go to their website or facebook page.

http://www.carinadolci.com

http://www.facebook.com/carina.dolci