This sounds like a great product for thinning hair! I know I’ll be trying it! Thanks Kathryn!
Japonesque Solid Brush Cleaner-Review
Happy Saturday! I admit, I hardly ever clean my make up brushes. I know it sounds gross, but I don’t have any skin issues, (other than getting old) so it’s never been an issue. I saw a post about this brush cleaner and thought I would give it a try. I’ve used liquid brush cleaners which worked okay, but they never seemed like they got the brushes that clean. That of course was when I actually would clean my brushes, like I don’t know, maybe once a year. Yuck! I don’t use my brushes for any liquid applications, so I didn’t think it was a big deal.
I bought this Japonesque Solid Brush Cleanser at where else, Ulta for $20. The package is two ounces, and I’m sure will last me for a very long time. I bought the unscented version, but it’s made with goat’s milk and smells delightful. I actually washed all 17 of my make up brushes. This soap did a great job and I used very little. I have an IT foundation brush that I use for powder foundation that probably was the dirtiest. That took several spins through to get really clean. The rest of my brushes, just one swipe. This really is a great product, and when I’ve used all of it in oh I don’t know ten years or so, I’ll definitely repurchase.
Here’s the description from Ulta’s website:
Maintain the beauty of your brushes with Japonesque’s gentle goat-milk cleansing balm in this Solid Brush Cleanser. Effective emollient formula quickly dissolves make-up and impurities to deep cleanse and condition your brush bristles for effortless professional brush cleaning. Freshly scented and coconut scented solid formulas deliver instant mess-free results and is the perfect travel-friendly cleansing companion.
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Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo-Review
Happy Friday! I have three beauty boxes I get every month. I recently got this Detox Dry Shampoo in one of my beauty boxes, but have idea which one. Doh! Anywho, I’ve used it a few times, and love it. My old go to was Living Proof Perfect Hair day dry shampoo. But I’m really digging this Drybar stuff.
I got my hair cut Weds. My hair has looked better from the salon. I was just going home, so my stylist didn’t do as much as she normally does.
Weds. haircut-it was a long day
My hair is naturally curly, and I get it straightened when I get a haircut. It usually looks better, but what the heck.
Here is me today, Friday, day three of blow out using the Detox Dry Shampoo. Dang, I have some mad volume. I barely used my curling iron, just doing one curl on each side. Of course I’m in my car at lunch.
Friday lunch car photo
I love this travel size. Detox is paraben, sulfate and phthalate free. It’s also safe for color treated hair. Plus it’s cruelty free as well. It comes in two sizes starting at $13 at Sephora. Did I mention it smells amazing? A great product and well worth the price.
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Gravy-Is it wrong if I love you?
Happy Thursday! My husband was on vacation this week, lucky him. He cleaned out the basement and found a 10 year old photo of myself and our son. I apparently enlarged it to a 8×10. While I basically look the same, I was heavier back then and dressed like an old lady. I had two chins, I was wearing a camp shirt, way too old for my 47 year old self.
Upon closer inspection of the photo, I realized I only weigh 10 pounds less now than when the photo was taken. Back in 2009, I finally got my act together and lost 60 pounds in 10 months. Surprisingly, I only went down 4 sizes. I discovered thrift store shopping and reinvented my fashion sense.
Gone are the camp shirts and elastic waist pants. In their place chic cardigans and fitted jeans. While I’m currently not my ideal size, I try to dress nice and always have my hair and make up done.
Middle age and menopause are not kind to us women. I kept a majority of the weight off for several years, but the past year I gained back 20 pounds. That 20 was on top of the other 30 that found its way back to me.
Thank goodness for Goodwill, as I’ve purchased several pair of bigger jeans. I currently have four sizes of jeans in my closet. As my butt has gotten larger, surprisingly my top has not.
Here’s where the gravy comes in. My hubby does all the cooking at our house (lucky me). He made some braised beef with the most delightful gravy to ever touch my lips. I was having it for the second time this week. As I was enjoying my leftovers, the photo from 10 years ago was staring at me from the fridge, where my husband so thoughtfully put it on display. Damn, I need to go on diet. I did so well for six years after I lost all that weight, but life happens.
My 40th high school reunion is this year. I will lose the 35 pounds I need to get back to where I’ll be feeling good about myself. I joined a gym two months ago, but health issues have kept me from going. I know, it sounds like excuses, but being a 57 year menopausal woman ain’t easy. Thank god I have nice skin. On the plus size, I was small chested in high school, now I’m stacked. Ha ha!
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I think I hear the treadmill calling me.
Hard Candy Sheer Envy Primer Lift & Firm Review
Happy Wednesday! I came across this Hard Candy Sheer Envy Primer Lift & Firm at Wal-mart for $8. Another blogger was talking about the Hard Candy primers and this seemed interesting. It claims to brighten and tighten facial contours along with moisturizing.
I used it today for the first time. I didn’t use a another moisturizer and this doesn’t contain an SPF. The tube is 1.3 ounces, and you don’t need a lot. I used a Laura Geller Baked powder foundation over it. I have to say I was very impressed. Here is the description on Hard Candy’s website:
Contains Vitamin C to help stimulate collagen and Olive Leaf Extract to help smooth skin while diffusing the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
I took this photo this afternoon, after having the primer on for four hours, I thought it looked pretty good. Car photos are my favorite, as it’s the best natural light. Don’t mind my puffer coat, it’s ungodly cold here in Wisconsin.
Here’s another without the drug dealer sunglasses.
My selfie skills suck, as I’m pretty sure my head isn’t that big!
I think the next time I use it, I’ll use moisturizer first.
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When Should I Toss My Makeup? — My Ageless Elegance
Great post from Ageless Elegance. She has some great make up tips and tricks.
I recently decided to clean out my makeup organizers on my dresser. As one who loves makeup, I have collected tons of it over the years- from eye shadows to lipsticks to several mascaras and multiple foundations. I couldn’t even recall when I purchased some of the products or the last time I actually used […]
Color Correcting Concealers — My Ageless Elegance
Great post about which color correcting, and which colors are the best for your skin tone.
I started wearing makeup decades ago. I only recall concealer coming in various skin tone shades to cover dark circles and other flaws. Today, there are concealers in multiple colors, each with a specific job. Let’s take the time to gain some understanding about color correcting concealers and how they work. Very few of us have […]
The Difference between class and ass! Happy New Year!
CLASS
It’s been the privilege of my life to serve as your President. I look forward to standing with you as a citizen. Happy New Year everybody.
ASS
To this:
Happy New Year to all, including to my many enemies and those who have fought me and lost so badly they just don’t know what to do. Love!
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