My Not So Perfect Lyfe

A lovely blogger named Sandra awarded me with the Blogger Appreciation Award. I was very shocked and flattered. She is one of my favorite bloggers. She is so nice and such a sweet person. Please check out her blog. She does wonderful look of the day make up and reviews.

 

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Product name: Mac Zoom Lash Mascara

Purchased at: Mac Cosmetic stores or maccosmetics.com

Product price: $15

Product claims:Major drama. Lasts all day. Creamy, velvety formula builds density and conditions. Feels light, supple. Ultra-sculpted brush has three-sided fibers to embrace and separate each lash, hugging every curve. Coats in one stroke from root to tip. No smudging.
 eamy, velvety formula builds
Pros: applies very smoothly, feels light, lengthens eyelashes, no flaking, no smudging, no clumping

Cons: pricey(if on a budget)

Final thoughts: I love this mascara. It's definitely one of my favorite high end mascaras. This is definitely a great mascara if you are in a rush and want a natural, more classy look.
 

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After(two coats of mascara):

What is your favorite high end mascara?? 

**Disclaimer: this product was purchased by me, I was NOT paid to review this product. this was all on my own behalf**

Product name: Clinique High Lengths Mascara

Purchased at: Clinique stores or Clinique.com

Product price: $15

Product claims: Stretch limp, lifeless lashes to lengths beyond your wildest expectations. And wow - eyes look noticeably wider, fully energized. Our curved, fine-toothed comb finds the tiniest lashes and brings them out of hiding. Ophthalmologist tested and appropriate for sensitive eyes. 

Pros: lengthens eyelashes 

Cons: difficult to apply, not waterproof, tends to smudge, pricey(if on a budget)

Final thoughts: For me this mascara was just okay. It was nothing dramatic and I believe that a drugstore mascara would work much better.

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After (one coat):

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What is your favorite mascara?? 

A Natural Looking Tan with a Beautiful Glow

· Our Premium Solution is based with a caramelized sugar that will give a rich natural looking tan.

· Instant bronzing ingredients that will immediately produce the suntanned bronzed appearance  

·  10% of the highest purity DHA, that will deliver a homogeneous, even tan within 4-7 hours.

·  Aloe Vera makes up 10-15% of solution, which is quite significant.
      -It is vitamin rich (Vitamins A, C, E, D and B12) and mineral rich.
      -It aids in skin moisturization, healing and anti-inflammation.

DIRECTIONS: Use in an airbrush machine or in a spray booth. 

INGREDIENTS: Deionized Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Dihydroxyacetone, Ethoxydiglycol, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceteareth-12, Cetyl Palmitate, Caramel, Sorbitol, Polysorbate 20, D&C Green No. 5, DMDM Hydantoin, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Red No. 40, D&C Red No. 33, FD&C Yellow No.6 

REVIEW: Let's face it, I'm a self tanner hoarder. LOL. I LOVE LOVE self tanner and I'm always WILLING to try new products. I was very impressed with this self tanner and it will be added to my collection to keep. 

Pros: 

Cons:

I think this is a great self tanner and I will definitely purchase more after I use up my bottle. 




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Disclaimer: I was sent this product for consideration to review. I am in no way affiliated with John Abate,  nor am I being compensated for this review. As always, these are my honest opinions.

Hello ladies. I just wanted to let you know that I will have a blog giveaway coming soon. I reached 50 followers awhile back so I want to show my appreciation with a blog giveaway. I will have more details this week on the goodies that will be included.

WARNING!! No make up.

(Sorry for the crappy photo, taken on my blackberry)

So, last Tuesday I decided it was time to get a hair cut. I'm very attached to my long hair so I just got two inces cut off and some layers. I also got my brows waxed and really like them. I have been on the hunt for a product to help fill in eye brows. Anyone have any recommendations??

Formula:

Cost/Availability:

$65.00 (200 ml / 6.80 fl.oz) Available on the Blue Lagoon website and everywhere else Blue Lagoon  products are sold.

Packaging:

This comes in a plastic bottle with a twist-off lid. 

Blue Lagoon Silica softening bath & body oil Review:

What is your favorite bath product??

Formula:

Cost/Availability:

$65.00 (500 ml / 17.60 ozh) Available on the Blue Lagoon website and everywhere else Blue Lagoon  products are sold.

Packaging:

The box includes 5 sachets of bath salts, 100g each.

Blue Lagoon Mineral Bath Salts Review:

This was my first time trying a bath salt. I was very impressed with it. I poured the bath salts under warm running water. The salts left my body feeling soft and refresh. I really love the product but definitely hate the cost. But if you are looking for something to splurge on, or can't make it to the spa I would definitely recommend this.

Do you like bath salts?  What is your favorite bath salt?? 




Disclaimer: I was sent this product for consideration to review. I am in no way affiliated with Blue Lagoon Skincare,  nor am I being compensated for this review. As always, these are my honest opinions.

Product name: Sephora Classic Contour Blush/Bronzer Brush #43

Purchased at: Sephora stores or Sephora.com
Product price: $36

Product claims: This brush buffs on blush and bronzer for a fully contoured finish. The flat, blunt edge picks up product very easily for extra accentuation. If you ever apply too much makeup, this brush is great for buffing off the excess.

Would I re-purchase? Yes.

Final thoughts: This is one of my favorite make up brushes. I like to use it to apply my foundation, powder, and blush. The bristles are soft and dense. It picks up colors well and feels super soft against my skin. The brush blends product very easily and gives a flawless look.  Aside from the price this brush is great and I would highly recommend it.

What is your favorite make up brush for applying foundation?? 

 

 

 

 

**Disclaimer: this product was purchased by me, I was NOT paid to review this product. this was all on my own behalf**

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REVIEW: I love this product. It's amazing and has made a BIG difference in my hair. I like to use it when my hair is wet. My boyfriend, son, and daughter compliment on how soft and shiny my hair is.

• cheap
•  lightweight
• makes my hair soft and silky 
• makes my hair shiny
• smells good
• helps control frizz
• a little goes a long way

RETAIL: $2.84 and can be purchased at your local drugstore or supermarket.

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Do you use Suave products?? What are your favorites?

**Disclaimer: this product was purchased by me, I was NOT paid to review this product. this was all on my own behalf**

One of my favorite tanning lotion brands is Swedish Beauty. I have been using this brand for a little over five years and really like it a lot. I was very excited to receive five samples in a nice little make up bag.  for review.

About Swedish Beauty:

Samples I received:

-Be Envied

-Berry Beautiful

-Enchanted Beauty

-Grapeful

-Steal the Limelight

REVIEW: 

Disclaimer: I was sent these products for consideration to review. I am in no way affiliated with Swedish Beauty,  nor am I being compensated for this review. As always, these are my honest opinions.

Formula:

Cost/Availability:

$80.00 (150 ml / 5.1 fl.oz. full size) Available on the Blue Lagoon website and everywhere else Blue Lagoon  products are sold.

Packaging:

Round screw top jar.

Blue Lagoon Silica Mud Exfoliator Review:

One of the things that I really like about Blue Lagoon is that there products are color free, fragrance free, and free from parabens. It's also a two in one, so you can use it for the face and body. This mud exfoliator is a bit different because instead of a muddy color the exfoliator is white because it contains geothermal silica mud. The silica mud exfoliates, deep cleans, soothes and softens the skin. I applied the exfoliator to my face and legs in a circular motion. I then rinsed with warm water. I was very shocked with the results of how smooth my face and legs were. I really love this product and would highly suggest it if you have dry skin.

Have you tried Blue Lagoon SkinCare?? What is your favorite exfoliator??

Disclaimer: I was sent this product for consideration to review. I am in no way affiliated with Blue Lagoon Skincare,  nor am I being compensated for this review. As always, these are my honest opinions.

One of the ways that I deal with my psoriasis is tanning in a tanning bed.  I know what you are thinking, "tanning is not good for you".  It has definitely helped my psoriasis though. I was very excited to get the opportunity to try out some John Abate tanning lotions and a self tanner.

So who is John Abate?

John Abaté International manufactures skincare and tanning products that use all-natural ingredients to promote and maintain the health of your skin, the body's largest organ.  John Abaté himself and his staff of chemists select only the highest-quality, premium ingredients for our exclusive European formulas.  With minimal amounts of preservatives and no animal testing whatsoever, only the most precious natural vitamins and botanicals are synergistically combined in just the right proportion to ensure healthful, youthful-looking, and radiant skin.  Tanners who maintain the proper pH and moisture levels of their skin achieve darker, richer, prolonged color faster; thus, JA has designed skincare products for facial care, body care, and bath, all especially formulated for tanners.  Of utmost importance is the use of JA tanning emulsions prior to indoor sessions and after-tan moisturizers, such as JA Radiance, for both indoor and outdoor tanning, to ensure the deepest, most long-lasting tan possible.  A growing trend in tanning salons, day spas, beauty salons, and even dermatologists' offices is the use of UV-free hand-held spray tanning equipment and spray booths; again JA is in the lead in the sunless field.  We have various types of JA Spray Tan/Airbrush Solution available for purchase and even a JA hand-held turbine system and customized spray booth, including all the necessary accessory products!

Samples I received were:

• Babie (Experience the new standard of indoor tanning with JA Babié, John Abaté's sumptuous tanning and skin care lotion that babies and pampers your skin with our most indulgent tanning and skin care formula yet. This lavish, synergistic blend of tanning melanin enhancers, nourishing botanical extracts, replenishing and deep moisturizing vitamins and minerals combined with the latest, most advanced age-reversing ingredients work to deeply tan, moisturize and reduce fine lines and wrinkles while visibly firming skin. Experience baby-soft, beautifully bronzed skin with noticeably improved texture and tone.)
• Chocolait et Framboises (Indulge yourself with the sultry aromas of rich dark chocolate and tempting raspberry. Chocolait et Framboises exclusive EuroVitamin Bronzing Complex and a sinfully hot epidermal stimulator will satisfy your cravings for a decadently dark tanning experience.)
• Creme Brule (Deliciously Decadent Dark Tanning Emulsion.  Scented with luscious vanilla and caramel to delight the senses.  Crème Brûlée will satisfy even the most demanding tanner. John Abaté International's exclusive EuroVitamin Bronzing Complex speeds the production of tanning melanin, imparting a solarium tan beyond expectation. Crème Brûlée is suitable for any skin type at any stage of indoor tanning.)
• For Man (Förmän Tanning Enforcer, accelerated tanning created and scented especially for men, delivers powerful tanning results. Contains Vitamin A & E complex, B derivative, plus Tyrosine in a sheer vanishing formula.)
• Melaplus (A unique melanin enhancer formulated especially for tanners.  Should be used during the first few tanning sessions to build a base tan.  Once a base tan has been established, advance to the next level (Tingle Factor 1).  John Abate's accelerating formula, Melaplus, should continue to be used as a daily skin conditioner on a regular basis to extend and improve tanning results.)
• Mango Flambe (Très, très hot tanning acceleration. Yield to the enticing essence of mango as you bask in the fiery intensity that is Mango Flambè. With an intense epidermal stimulator and our exclusive EuroVitamin Bronzing Complex, Mango Flambè is Cote d'Azur's scandalously hot tanning accelerator. The Mango Flambè experience begins upon application, lasting with hot intensity throughout the tanning session. The heat will subside as the day progresses, leaving your skin with a sensuous bronze glow.)
• Quintessential Bronzer (is a light bronzing lotion gives a fast beautiful bronzed tan with or without tanning and can be used as a body moisturizer or tan extender)
• Quintessential Tingle 5 (is a very hot tingle with amazing results, should be used only  by experienced tingle users)
• Sweet Pea (This tanning emulsion that adds just enough oomph to give you the darkest tan imaginable. With a discreet amount of DHA, the fundamental ingredient in self-tanning lotions, Sweet Pea also provides the best skin care possible.)

REVIEW: John Abate lotions are so amazing. I really loved trying out all of the lotions but my two favorite lotions were Babie and Melaplus. The lotions are so creamy and moisturize your skin and make it so soft. I really loved that. I also noticed a big color difference after each use. They were also very easy to blend in and smell very good. They offer sample bottles that you can purchase before buying a full size bottle. I would highly recommend John Abate tanning lotions if you are a tanner. They are definitely worth the money.



For those who tan, what are your favorite indoor tanning lotions??



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LOOK for my John Abate self tanning spray review very soon!!




Disclaimer: I was sent these products for consideration to review. I am in no way affiliated with John Abate,  nor am I being compensated for this review. As always, these are my honest opinions.

I was fortunate to participate in the Beauty Blogger Sampling program offered by Buff'd Cosmetics.

Samples I received were:

- Neutral-Medium Dark and Dark Mineral Foundation

- Hollow Mineral Finishing Powder

- Candlelight Illuminating Dust

- Toast Mineral Bronzer

- Neopolitan Mineral Blush

- Rosewood Mineral Blush

- Incense Mineral Eye Shadow

- Rabid Mineral Eye Shadow

 -Stormy Mineral Eye Liner

Swatches:

Look using samples:

Review: One of my biggest complaints was receiving the samples in baggies. It was very messy and a lot of the products were wasted. I definitely think they should consider jars instead. My favorites were the candlelight illuminating dust, rosewood mineral blush, incense mineral eye shadow, and rabid mineral eye shadow.I definitely will be adding them to my collection very soon!! I was very displeased with the foundation. The shade matched my skin perfectly but I had issues with it caking and not being able to get it to blend in well.

Have you tried Buff'd Cosmetics?? What are your favorite make up brushes?? I'm on the hunt for some new ones. :)

 

Disclaimer: I was sent these products for consideration to review. I am in no way affiliated with Buff'd Cosmetics,  nor am I being compensated for this review. As always, these are my honest opinions.

Hello guys!! I hope you're all well. 

I was recently contacted by the people at Just Natural Organic SkinCare and they very kindly offered to send me a few sample products to try out. I have suffered with psoriasis for a little over 5 years. I have it on my left hand and also on my scalp.

So who are Just Natural Organic SkinCare?

Just Natural Organic SkinCare started the company to offer naturally effective personal care products to those seeking to experience the benefits of nature. Just Natural Organic SkinCare products are formulated  to help live more sustainable, healthy and harmonious lives by offering environmentally-friendly alternatives for things we use and enjoy each day. Just Natural Organic SkinCare is inspired by the many people who want to live more gently on the earth, but perhaps they are not sure of the best actions to take or cannot find the alternatives available to them.

The Just Natural Organic Care range includes  soaps, body butters, body creams & lotions, polishes, scrubs, lip care products, exfoliators and more. For all of your hair care needs you will find hair cleansers & shampoos, conditioners, scalp treatments and more. They offer a big selection of products for both men and women.

I have tested these products out for a little over a month. So I feel like I can give you a full review. :)

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Natural Psoriasis Hair Shampoo:

 Psoriasis Scalp Vinegar Rinse Cleanser:

Interested in purchasing Just Natural Organic Skincare products, click here

Do you suffer from any skin problems??