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Suave Professionals Volumizing Mousse-Review

This a great mousse if you have fine, curly hair. I’ve been using it for several months and have seen a big difference in how full my hair looks. I can wear my hair naturally curly, and it’s not frizzy at all. Best part it’s only $2.88 at Wal-Mart. I’ve tried so many mousses over the years, and this is by far the best.

Suave Professional Volumizing Mousse 1-17-15.jpg-1-17-15 Me

A retouched photo, only because the original was too dark. And I seemed to have lost an eyebrow in the process.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Suave-Professionals-Volumizing-Mousse-7-oz/16618906

NYX Tinted Brow Mascara Blonde-Review

Jan14

This a great eyebrow color if you have light eyebrows like me. I’ve tried pencils and powders in the past, but was starting to veer off into Joan Crawford land. Not a good look for a middle aged woman. My mom use to get her eyebrows dyed dark brown. They looked ridiculous as she was a red head, plus she was the neighborhood Avon lady so she should have known better.

This is a very natural looking color and stays on all day. I wear glasses so I’m fairly lazy when it comes to my brows. I should probably tweeze more, but I really don’t care. Besides I have poor vision and I can barely see to put make up on. I bought at where else- Ulta for $6.99, but I had a store coupon so it was less than $6!

Ulta Freebies

Jan14

Is it possible to be in love with a store? It sounds so wrong, on so many levels, but I love Ulta! I went today (my second trip this week) to get some skin care products and got a ton of freebies. It’s my birthday so I got a free Ulta eye shadow palette with five yummy brown shades, plus $10 off anything in the store. The Mario Badescu skin care I purchased was supposed to come with a nice gift. They didn’t have the gift, so they gave me a whole bunch of great samples. They actually goofed up and gave me an extra skin care freebie package. I didn’t realize I got the extra package until I got home. Score one for me!

I purchased the following Mario Badescu items:

Oil Free Moisturizer with a 30 SPF-$28

Glycolic Foaming Cleanser-$16

Cellufirm Drops-$25

Hyaluronic Eye Cream-$18

I got everything for $59! Woo hoo! I used my $10 certificate and rewards points to save $28! I’ll do a review once I have used the skin care for several weeks. I did a lot of research before my purchase, and everything I bought was highly rated. Given the moderate price of the skin care and the generous sizes, I’m excited to see the results. I assumed the Mario products were high priced since they are in the same section as the high end skin care at Ulta. This line has been around since 1967, so they must be doing something right. Stay tuned.

NuFace Mini Facial Toning Device-Day One

Jan9

Used for the first time today. Stay tuned for hopefully a fabulous review.

Chella Ivory Lace Highlighter Pencil-Review

Dec21

I received a full size Chella Ivory Lace Highlighter Pencil in one of my Ipsy.com packages. This is the best all-around highlighting product I have ever used. I’ve been wearing make up for ages, and am always on the lookout for a great highlighter. The Chella pencil I received in Ivory is for fair skin. It’s a matte finish and works great on concealing blemishes. I use it above my eyes and also as a highlight color under my brows.

As I’ve gotten older my nose has gotten bigger, along with my ears, which blows. I put a thin line down the center of my nose, and blend to make it look thinner. It works great. The Chella website is not up, but you can buy the Chella Ivory Lace Highlighter Pencil at Amazon.com and Dermstore.com. I’ve put links below. I’ve also included a short tutorial on the pencil that shows you ten different ways to use it. The cost is $18, but well worth the price. I’ve used mine every day for the past few months, and still have half of it left. The pencil is a creamy consistency, but stays put once you have it on.

http://www.dermstore.com/product_Highlighter+Pencil_31835.htm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f6Wqtvd3PE

http://www.amazon.com/Chella-Lace-Highlighter-Pencil-Count/dp/B004VM968U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419382148&sr=8-1&keywords=chella

http://chella.com/

Galaxy Chic Baked Eye shadow by Cosmetics in Asteroid-Review

Dec14

Having had an Ipsy.com subscription for over two years, I’ve gotten a ton of stuff. I got the above referenced eye shadow last year. I only use it on the weekends when I really want my blue eyes to stand out. I wear glasses so every little bit helps. It is the most beautiful bronzy shade I have ever seen. It has flecks of blue in a bronze base. I went to the company website today to get pricing, and they only sell it in a palette of 18 shades. The price is right, at only $7.95 for the palette. Well I don’t need 18 more eye shadows, so I found it on EBay, and I’m bidding on it right now. Dang, if I had only known I wouldn’t be able to find it again I would have bought more last year. This is what happens when you have so much flipping make up like me. I can’t help it. I love trying new things, and hate to throw stuff out in case I might use it someday. That was how I discovered Josie Maran 100% Argan Oil. I had gotten it in one of my Ipsy bags, and used it for a rash I had on my face. Not only did the Argan Oil clear up my rash, but my skin looks amazing now.

I think I need to start using all of the Ipsy stuff more often. Here are some photos of how awesome this eye shadow color is. If anyone knows of a similar color, please comment below. Oh and I know my brows need some help. They are blonde, and a bit sparse, but I’m working what I got. Hopefully I’m not heading to Joan Crawford town with my brows. Plus I’m basically blind without my glasses, so I’m thinking it may be time for one of those handy dandy magnifying mirrors. Man it’s hell getting old. Thanks!

Attention Sock Manufacturers- Get some bigger sizes!

Dec3

Why in the heck can’t I find men’s socks over a size 12??? Every man in my family (which is spread out over three states) wears over a size 14. I just don’t get it; I’ve seen women’s size 13 shoes at Payless. Which is the only place that I can find size 15’s for my teenage son.

I wear a size 10, which was the biggest size for women when I was growing up in the 1970’s. I use to envy my friends who had smaller feet than me. My mom, who wore a size 9 when she really should have been wearing a 10, ended up having foot surgery late in life due to wearing the wrong size shoes.

But socks sizes?? Come on, what’s the big deal. It’s not that much more fabric. My husband wears a 14 and rarely finds shoes in his size that aren’t a fortune. I can’t imagine what my life would be like if I had a hard time finding shoes. I would be devastated to say the least. I don’t know what the fascination is with shoes for us women. I actually gave a bunch of shoes to Goodwill recently, and I didn’t keel over. I guess I’m finally becoming an adult. Well, considering I’m 55 soon to be 56, I’m a senior citizen and should probably be wearing orthopedic shoes.

It hurts my feet to even think of wearing shoes with any kind of heel anymore. I remember those glorious days of disco dancing wearing 3 inch heels. They made me almost six feet tall when I wore them. Now I’m all about comfort, which really blows. Sure I have lots of stylish shoes, but I envy gals who are my age and can still wear high heels. They look so fancy, and I look well functional. I guess there are worse ways to look. Like wearing socks that are too small.

Ipsy October 2014 Beauty Candy Glam Bag Review

Oct20

OMG! I think this is my favorite bag yet! The Nicole by OPI nail polish is to die for. It is a super cool dark cherry red color. The VolumEyes mascara by Model Co. is awesome. I’ve already used it twice since I got my bag on Oct. 17^th. It’s a blackish gray, that really brings out my blue eyes. Of course I poked myself in the eye this morning, being in a hurry as always. I think I’ll save this mascara for the weekend. The name says volume, but I got amazing length as well. I also got Epice Purifying Exfoliant which I’m anxious to try. My bag also included Rose Berry Figs and Rouge hand cream. It smells like a delicious fruit tart. I don’t know if I want to eat it or just put it on my hands.

Last but not least I got some lip gloss by Starlooks in Guilty Pleasure, a soft rosy color that smells like candy. This was a nice way to end my lousy week. The teal quilted cosmetic bag was the icing on the cake. Enjoy! ipsy.com, you are the bomb!

Tips for Buying Beauty Products on EBay

Sep30

I love to shop for beauty products. I like trying new stuff. I usually get most of my skin care products at Ulta. I’m a rewards member and often have coupons. I really like Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair Moisturizer with sunscreen. It has a broad spectrum SPF of 30, which is crucial. I’ve been using it for about 6 months now. The bottle is 1 ounce and lasts me about a month, using it every day. I have seen a marked improvement in the tone of my skin. I had a few sun spots that have virtually faded to nothing. It has also softened some of my wrinkles.

I’ve been spending around $20 a month for one bottle. I try to get it on sale when I can. After doing some research, I’ve discovered that EBay has the best price. I recently paid $10.50 for my last bottle of my new favorite day cream.

Today I checked the price on several websites, they are as follows:

Walmart.com-$17.97, Ulta.com-$21.99, Walgreens.com-$23.49 and Ebay.com $12.50 with free shipping. I recommend buying products you use all the time on EBay. I did buy a ROC moisturizer a month ago on EBay for half of what it normally costs. I read positive reviews; however it ended up irritating my skin, so I stopped using it. Had I bought the ROC at Ulta, I could have returned it.

Make sure to check for an expiration date when shopping on EBay. Sunscreen will break down after one year, and not be as effective.

EBay is a great place to buy perfume too. I have purchased perfume that I haven’t been able to find anywhere else for a reasonable price. I can’t remember the last time I bought fragrance at a department store. The best value on fragrance seems to be when you buy a gift set. One thing I have noticed on fragrance lotion is, once it’s opened the scent doesn’t last for very long. If you aren’t going to be using it the all the time, I would skip it.

I love when I can shop from my couch and get great deals. Plus no coupons to clip!

Sept. 2014 Ipsy Glam Bag Review

Sep13

Yippee! I got my September Ipsy glam bag today. Lots of good stuff. The cosmetic bag is a pewter colored bag with silver studs. The five items I received are as follows: Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair deep conditioning mask for hair. I can’t wait to try this, as I color my hair and need a deep conditioner. Leeanni Eco 3 in 1 Revolution Light, a toner, serum and moisturizer combined. Sounds like this will save me some time in the morning. Pacifica Natural Minerals eyeliner pencil in brown. Hikari lipstick in Cabernet, which is a dark pink, matte lipstick. Last, but certainly not least is a Crown Crease/Shadow brush. This is the third eye make-up brush I’ve gotten from Ipsy. I love the fact the brush is a dual brush. The bristles are very soft, and the brush is well made.

I wasn’t real crazy about the lipstick, as the color was a bit too bright for me. I wish I had a purse that looked like the cosmetic bag for this month. I’m such a little kid waiting for my bag each month. I knew it was coming today, and had my hubby throw the pink package upstairs to me after he got the mail. He asked me how I knew it came today, and I told him I saw the fuchsia package as he was walking up the driveway. I will most likely give the lipstick to my niece. She loves getting packages from her aunty, because she knows she’s getting some great hair, make up and skin care products.

http://www.ipsy.com

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