COVER GIRL BLASTFLIPSTICK REVIEW

 This is bright coral red

This is a dark gold

STUNNER (840) The red was less frosty than the gold, but still had shimmer

This is a medium pink

This a light pink

Vixen (820) Both colors were very frosty 

 This a chocolate brown 

This is dark gold 

Minx a dark gold (855) The gold was similar to that in Stunner. Brown was less frosty. Gold was very frosty

Three COVERGIRL BLASTFLIPSTICKs were included as part of a BzzKit that I received for free. The colors in my BzzKit were 820 Vixen, 840 Stunner, and 855 Minx. I was not very impressed with this lipstick. It didn't apply smoothly at all. I tried applying it straight from the tube. It seemed a little lumpy. I tried exfoliating my lips and applying it again, but got similar results. When I applied it with a brush, the results were a little better, but I still cannot say that I liked the way it felt on my lips. Any imperfection on my lips seemed to be magnified. The lipstick also felt greasy, but didn't feel moisturizing. I thought it felt cheap, and the fragrance (chemically floral) of the product only added to the affect. I am makeup obsessed, and I am used to using products with quality. This product was certainly not, and reminded me of the products I used to use when I was a teenager and couldn't afford any better. It smudges very easily and, because of the bright color, the smudges are easily seen but NOT easily removed. The one positive was that COVERGIRL BLASTFLIPSTICK is long-wearing.

The cool affects that are featured in the ad are hard to recreate. They definitely cannot be done as the commercial suggests, by applying it from the tube and flipping it over to the other color. I tried to recreate the look using a brush and was more successful, but for looks where I want a multi-tonal lip, I would rather use another brand of lipstick and maybe even eyeshadow. The effects and the look of my lips would have been much smoother than if I used COVERGIRL BLASTFLIPSTICK. I would feel duped if I purchased this product with the intention of creating the effects by using it straight out of the tube.

The colors I tried were:

* 820 Vixen - both colors were cool pink shades, one medium pink and one light pink. Vixen was my favorite color out of the ones I tried. Both colors were very frosty.

* 840 Stunner - bright coral red and a dark gold. The red was less frosty than the gold, but still had shimmer. I think this is the color they feature in most of the ads.

* 855 Minx - chocolate brown and a dark gold. The gold was similar to that in Stunner. Brown was less frosty. Gold was very frosty.

In summary, these products will probably end up in the trash. This in itself is saying a lot because I don't like throwing makeup away. The texture of the product is rough and greasy without being moisturizing. The frostiness emphasizes any flaws and flakiness that may be on the lips. The cool effects shown on the commercials are impossible to create without having a lip brush. If I had to use one word to describe COVERGIRL BLASTFLIPSTICK, it would be cheap.

Head & Shoulders Damage Rescue (Review)

I want to start off saying that these product was sent to me from Influenster for review purpose only .This will not effect  me in any way shape or form how I feel about this product. I will give my honest opinion how I feel and how the product performed in me.

This product claims

- Works to relieve dry scalp and dandruff

- Helps to repair damaged hair

Formulated with a blend of rich conditioners, our Damage Rescue collection nourishes damaged hair and relives dry scalp by locking in the moisture and helping restore and maintain barrier. Plus, the advance formula improves hair and scalp health , while at the same time leaving hair strong against damage. 

Story about my hair:

I have color treated hair and because of that my scalp is really dry. Also my hair is really damage from all the heat that I use on my hair. My hair is normally thick but lately my hair has been thinning out to the point that I feel that my hair is falling out. Which is a scary thing even thou I have stop coloring my hair so offend. I still feel no matter what I do to try to take care of my hair like less coloring less heat and add more nourishing products to restore my hair nothing has been helping until now. 

Experience with the Conditioner:

This conditioner you can say is not all the special when it comes to consumers with no dry scalp and dandruff problem but in case you do have them It promise is actually kept and the product actually does not let dandruff come because after using conditioners usually people have a few complains when it comes to having a dry scalp and which is having dandruff as most conditioners moisturize and that in turn doesn’t help in the dandruff to go away but it continues to stay or even grow in certain cases.

But this product is specially designed to let those people have dandruff and want soft hair, works amazing well from the first wash. It nourishes the roots and in-case there is any contact with the scalp or not it does not have an issue because the product is designed in that way. Although the bottles design is a bit uncomfortable but the product works great on people who have thick hair in particular and it also carries a good constancy. 

It also comes in a small standard head and shoulders bottle design but the quantity for the price seems a bit less. The softness effect is also not long lived so just in case after shampooing you forget to condition or are in a hurry it will be bad as the hair will lose the moisture they got.

It is supposed to be used like an normal conditioner but unlike other conditioners designed for making hair soft this one is easier to wash off and does not stick on which I guess should be considered a good thing if you do not want dandruff.

Experience with the Shampoo:

I have notice that when I use the shampoo it does feel a little drying from root to tip after I remove the product out of my hair but I do have to admit the my scalp feels really clean and leave some kind of tingling feeling in my scalp but that does not last very long. Don't even think about forgetting to add your conditioner to your hair even if you did forget your hair will not . You will see a big differences in your hair without it. Like I said you hair is very dry and stiff to the point you cant even comb threw it at all. Don't even attempt to do so because that will happen is you will rip out your own hair and that is something that you don't want.   

 Pros

-Shows Results after 3 washes

-Products claims are fulfilled.

-Gives a shine.

-Peach scent not over powering like the normal line that we are use to (medicated) which sometimes is bother some. 

Cons

-Less quantity.

-Bottles design (wish there was a pump)

-Doesn’t lock softness in for long.

Verdict

For a product offering so much in a standard price I believe it gives in its fullest and gives full value for money. I would recommend this to all those as well who do not have any dandruff issue and just simply suffer from having brittle hair. This product will make a difference. But if you do not have any sort of dandruff related issues this product is really not all that good for you and you may want to continue looking for something that is made for your hair needs. 

FOREVER RED FROM BATH AND BODY

I was chosen to participate in testing and received this from Influenster in their Cosmo VoxBox. I was so lucky to have gotten this scent. I saw this product a while back but I was unsure if this was a scent that I would like. I’m glad that I was able to test it out. I love this scent so much. I've been using it quite a bit these past couple weeks. I spray it everywhere I go. I spritzed it all over. A lot of people around me like my co-worker and even patients say “You smell so good! What are you wearing?!” I proudly said, “Forever Red! It’s a new scent by Bath and Body works!” I was so excited.  I really love the complexity of this scent. Its so many different things rolled into one. I get sweet notes, musky notes and everything in between.  I think everyone will love it.

Bath & Body Works Forever Red is the brand's newest permanent Signature Collection scent. Bath & Body Works has really been promoting this scent.   Bath & Body Works sales associate told me that more money was spent developing and promoting Forever Red than on any other scent in the brand's history. Bath & Body Works calls Forever Red their "most luxurious fragrance ever" and describe it as a "pairing of the richest and rarest ingredients to create our most feminine and surprising fragrance collection yet! Forever Red is a passionate blend of pomegranate and red osmanthus with a sexy surprise of vanilla rum". This scent is currently available in nine products. All of the Forever Red products are significantly more expensive than the rest of the Signature Collection items but I was told by the sales associate that sales like "buy three get two free" will still be applicable. The full size Eau de Parfum retails for $44.50. All Bath &Body Works products are cruelty free and made in the USA.

Forever Red's mini Eau de Parfum comes in a really pretty bottle. All of Forever Red's packaging is very nice looking, much fancier looking than what you'd expect from Bath & Body Works, more like something you'd expect from Bath & Body Work's sister brand Victoria's Secret. This little perfume comes in a rectangular, translucent, red glass bottle topped by a square, plastic, red cap. The bottle is plain, only the name of the scent is on the front, written in red of course.  I really like the look of Forever Red's mini bottle, it's nice for just a purse size.

Top Notes: Fiery Pomegranate, Rare French Peach, Luminous Apple

Mid Notes: Red Peony, Night Marigold, Red Osmanthus

Dry Notes: Rich Vanilla Rum, Velvety Marshmallow, Oak Wood

The pomegranate and apple notes combine to give Forever Red a delicious juiciness. The scent is armed up by the rum and has a sweet confection quality to it stemming from the marshmallow. The sweetness isn't strong or overpowering; I actually think it's the softest aspect of Forever Red. I love how seamless the notes are, the fruit notes mesh so well with the sweet alcoholic notes, sitting atop a soft but rich woody base. Bath & Body Works really put together a great scent. I've really fallen in love with Forever Red.

The sales associate I talked to told me that this little bottle of Forever Red is an Eau de Parfum, meaning that it contains a high concentration of fragrance oils resulting in longer wear. Um..well, it lasts longer than the reformulated Fine Fragrance Mist which struggle to last an hour on me. I get about two hours of wear from Forever Red which is pretty poor especially for the price. Maybe it's just me, but I get good wear from other, non-Bath & Body Works scents, so it's probably the formula. I'm really disappointed by how often I need to re spritz.

Overall, apart from the short wear time, I love Bath & Body Works Forever Red is one of my all-time favorite scents. I think Bath & Body Works really made a great new scent that isn't too similar to their other offerings. I hope to buy one or two more mini Eau de Parfums. I definitely recommend trying out this great new scent

This product is only at available Bath & Body the link will be down below

http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/home/index.jsp

GHIRARDELLI SEA SALT ESCAPE REVIEW

Thanks to a wonderful company named Influenster, I received a Cosmo Voxbox! In the box I received several items, but this review is about Ghirardelli Gourmet Milk Sea Salt Escape.

The decadently rich and creamy milk chocolate in Sea Salt Escape is combined with bursts of sea salt and roast almonds delivering an epicurean chocolate experience!

I love sweet/salty foods and this definitely gave me the mixture of both of them. Its incredibly smooth and rich and melts in your mouth. Be careful though, if you don’t watch yourself, it might be gone very quickly!!

Ghirardelli chocolate never disappoints and I would recommend this to chocoholics and even to those who don’t care for chocolate!

Pros:
It is a very expensive tasting chocolate, but it is actually very affordable/cheap!
If you love snacks that are sweet & salty at the same time, and you love chocolate bars with nuts. You will love this.
The chunks of roasted almonds are very small and chopped up which I like because there are always pieces of almonds in every bite. (unlike the almonds in the Hershey Almond Bar which are whole). Also, the sea salt makes this chocolate so much more decadent. The hidden pieces of sea salt aren't even noticeable until they melt in your mouth along with the richness and sweetness of the chocolate, and with the crunch of the almonds! YUM! 
The only thing that could make this better is if each piece had a caramel filling!

Cons:
Only treat yourself to something so decadent every once in a while, because you will feel guilty when you read the Nutrition Facts!. but if you like me .... who cares and enjoy the chocolate goodness

This product is available where chocolates bars are sold like

CVS

Rite Aide 

Walgeen

Target 

Pilot FriXion REVIEW

Ever since I had gotten these pens from my Influenster Cosmo Voxbox I have been using it everyday in my office. You see I work in a hospital I see patients all day to help them with their bills. So there is always alot of writing to do.

The gel ink does not go through the paper and if I make a mistake, I can erase it without a problem. There is a few drawback like the gel ink does not last a very long time. I feel the color is not that pigmentation the black looks it bit light and where the eraser is a design flaw when I remove the cap off the pen to use it. It will cover where there eraser is. They should have placed the eraser on the cap it self.     

Pros:
-- Great color selection.
-- The pens write smoothly without skipping, especially once they're "warmed up."
-- The ink erases thoroughly (and I've never had problems with it tearing paper.
-- There are refills available.

Cons:
-- The ink is heat sensitive, so it is not recommended for important documents or those that will be exposed to      extreme temperatures.
-- The ink runs out fairly quickly, but then again, it actually feels great to use up a pen refill.
-- The pen has a design flaw in that the eraser is on the end of the pen. Since this is where the cap is stored when the pen is being used, the cap has to be removed to access the eraser.

To get more information please head over to their website at 
http://www.pilotpen.us/

This product is mostly available at most drug stores live

Target 
Walgeen
CVS 
Rite Aide

Gillette Venus Embrace Womens Razor REVIEW

I was delighted to receive a complimentary Gillette Venus Embrace razor as well as a Venus & Olay refill) in my Cosmo Voxbox from Influential. I think Venus razors have always worked well for me. Give me a nice smooth, close shave. While the blades are a bit pricey I do not mind paying for the refills because they work a lot better than el-cheapos, almost eliminating nicks and cuts all together.

For the past few years  I have used venus razors. I must say I have never given it much thought to swapping out different kinds of blades so whenever I buy new refills I always buy the handle that "comes with the type." so this is something great for me to learn.

 The lotion strips provide enough moisture that I can use it without shaving cream! I love it!

The Gillette Venus Embrace razor features five blades "for a whole new level of smoothness". The razor also includes a moisture ribbon for a smooth glide.The Venus Embrace is loaded with aloe and other ingredients, you can't even feel the blades!

The one thing that I like most about this razor is that it curves to your legs as you shave, thus reducing any ingrown hairs and cutting your legs up with a cheap-o razor. It is moisturizing depending on which one you get, but regardless of that the gel strips on the Venus Embrace razors make it a smooth glide while shaving. Everyone should try it out its amazing!! 


pro's:
5 blades give you a super close shave
Squishy grip makes it easy to hold onto and control
Moisture strips seem to hold up alot longer than the original venus 
With the Gillette Venus you can put any of the refills on it from any of the Gillette Venus varieties to get the shave best for you!

Con:
Large head is difficult to manuver around crevices and does not get all hair from bikini area
Moisture strips and rubber around head hold onto hairs, hard to clean
The blades are a bit pricey

This product is mostly available at most drug store like

CVS
RITE AIDE
WALGREEN
DUANE READE 
TARGET 

To get information on this product please head over to their website at 
http://www.gillettevenus.com/en_US/index.jsp

URBAN DECAY 4 PAN PALETTE FROM SEPHORA

Well it looks like Urban Decay had did it again this time they had created a four pan palette for Sephora. Build your beauty arsenal one eyeshadow at a time with this collectible (and completely customizable) 4-pan palette for Holiday 2012. Urban Decay’s newly formulated eye shadows pop out of their compacts and into these customizable palettes to create a travel friendly quad of shades you can tote around with you.

This limited edition Build Your Own Palette compacts featuring incredible art work and one full size eyeshadow exclusive to this palette.

Urban Decay Eye shadows are now specially designed to work with this case: pop them out of their Urban Decay compact and pop them into a Build Your Own Palette. Choose from a massive selection of nudes, vibrant hues, and deep, dark shades to create your own unique combination, then swap out all four whenever you like.

The eye shadow on the left is the one that came with this palette it is called   Breathless, a medium taupe shimmer.

PRO'S

Love the way it works, it is genius, I think. The way it pops out of the little cover and then into this box. And you can always put it back into it's original cover. Side note if you have some old Urban Decay Singles eyeshadow laying around in your makeup draw they fit into these slots. Keep in mind it will be a little tight after all the old eye shadow single was meant to be taken out of their packaging to be depotted. Ones you get them in there it will be a little hard to take then out. 

CON'S

With the box comes an free eye shadow which is nice of course, but if you buy 4 of these boxes you get 4 of the same eye shadows. And if it's not your color it's just a waste! There should be a way you can choose different shades, so you don't end up with the same one!

Purchase this product at Sephora stores for 18$ or go to their web site which the link is down below.

http://www.sephora.com/build-your-own-palette-P376098?skuId=1445154

TARTE Fantastic Foursome 4-Piece Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush Enthusiast Set

Fantastic Foursome 4-Piece Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush Enthusiast Set

 

Deliver the perfect flush of irresistible color to your cheeks with this collection of dazzling formulas. Each nutrient-rich shade is infused with Amazonian clay for 12 hours of clinically proven, fade-free wear time and mineral pigments to soothe and soften skin. The array of enchanting hues will suit every occasion, outfit, and mood with the perfect flush of pretty. What great about this set that you are able to try a few. Without you paying so much.

This set contain 0.1 oz each. Where one regular size Amazonian clay blushes can contain 0.2 oz for 25.00.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:

- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Petrochemicals
- Phthalates
- GMOs
- Triclosan

 

Angelic

It is describe as a shimmering champagne

As you can see this can be use a nice highlighter on the the cheek bone.

FANTASTIC

This is describe as a soft fuchsia this also reminds me of another blush from tarte. It between amused and dollface if you mix it together.  

MAGIC

This is describe as a pink coral thid is the only one that is very different from any other blush

STELLAR

This is describe as shimmering nude is looks like another tarte blush called exposed but without the shimmer

I wasn't sure about the 12 hour claim, but I did just remove my makeup for the day and I've been wearing it for 10 hours and the blush was still on my cheeks! This is such a pigmented product, and a light tap on the brush goes a long way! I can tell it's going to last a very long time, and I don't feel the need to swirl my brush in the blush five or six times to get color...just a light tap will do! This set is just great for people who are just starting out and want to try this prouduct for the first. Just in time for the holidays so if you are looking for a new product to try put this in you Chistmas list . But hurry this is limited edition so get this set while you still can.


This product is available on Sephora.

http://www.sephora.com/fantastic-foursome-4-piece-amazonian-clay-12-hour-blush-enthusiast-set-60-value-P376019?skuId=1468404

Tart cosmetics

http://tartecosmetics.com/tarte-item-fantastic-foursome-Amazonian-clay-12-hour-blush-set


Price is 35.00

BURT'S BEES REVIEW

I want to start off by saying I am a BzzAgent. I am given the opportunity to sample/try out products for free . In return, I agree to review and share with people my experience and information about the product I'm trying. I spread the "BZZ" aka word of mouth to let people know about the product and my experience with it weather it is good or bad.

 

 

Burt’s Bees was inspired by a remarkable botanical called clary sage and incorporated it into this new line. Clary sage is a lone plant which fights for its life against the elements and not only survives, but thrives in its harsh environment because of its fierce will and exceptional ability to trap and retain moisture. Clary sage is found deep in the windswept hills of the Mediterranean; it promises to quench parched skin, leaving it totally revitalized and healthy looking.

 

 

Intense Hydration Cream Cleanser with Clary Sage – Infused with clary sage, goes on soft on dry skin and hard on dirt and oil, with a mix of clarifying and nourishing botanical. Key Ingredients: Clary sage helps maintain moisture; pro biotic technology to nourish skin; bitter orange peel extract to enhance water retention and cupuacu butter, which provides luxurious texture.

Benefits: Removes dirt, oil and makeup; intensely hydrates skin, rinsing easily without leaving any residue.

I was pleasantly surprised - it leaves your skin feeling clean and moisturized, but not greasy/oily. I have normal to dry skin that can be sensitive at times.The first thing I noticed was that the fragrance is pretty strong, but it smells really good at the same time. You can really smell the citrus in this product. So if you don't like the smell of oranges then you will not like this product what so ever. I love how it felt like I had just applied lotion even though I only washed my face.  I'd definitely consider adding this to my routine.

 

 Intense Hydration Treatment Mask with Clary Sage  – Instantly quenches parched skin. Enhanced with pro biotic technology and formulated with moisturizing mafura butter (rich in essential fatty acids) and tacuma butter (emollient and antioxidant-rich), it leaves skin feeling soft and totally revitalized. Key Ingredients: Clary sage helps maintain moisture; pro biotic technology to nourish skin.

 

Benefits: Provides immediate intense hydration for dry skin, non-greasy; easy-to-apply.

 

 

 

Intense Hydration Night Cream with Clary Sage  – Clinically proven to deliver intense hydration while you sleep for skin that wakes up feeling soft and supple. Enhanced with pro biotic technology, this formula also helps increase skin’s ability to retain moisture and reduce fine lines and wrinkles, naturally. Key Ingredients: Clary sage, bitter orange peel extract, mafura, tucuma and kokum butter (nourishing and restorative).

Benefits: Helps nourish and revitalize skin while you sleep; intensely hydrates dry skin; reduces lines and wrinkles; absorbs quickly and is non-greasy.


Intense Hydration Day Lotion with Clary Sage – Deeply hydrates dry skin, so each day starts with soft, smooth skin that feels great! A non-comedogenic day lotion also reduces lines and wrinkles, for a youthful, healthy glow. Key Ingredients: Clary sage to help retain moisture; pro biotic technology to nourish skin; bitter orange peel extract (known to enhance water retention); mafura butter (rich in essential fatty acids) and tacuma butter (emollient and antioxidant-rich) Benefits: Intensely hydrates dry skin; reduces lines and wrinkles; helps skin feel soft, smooth and look healthier; absorbs quickly, non-greasy and non-comedogenic.

 

PRO'S OVER ALL
I notice I've had an improvement in hydration of the skin, especially since its fall and my skin always dries out during this season. I'm very impressed the way my skin feels so far.

Both the day and night cream are very nice some people might not like because it is a heavy cream but I like wearing heavy cream around the fall and winter season it makes my skin feel so hydrating. It not like it feels heavy at all. i love the way my skin absorbs the product and makes my skin really soft .

 

CON'S
I would have to say is the citrus fragrance in the face wash. It is sometimes bothersome at times no matter how little I use I just can get over the smell of the orange peels. It is too much of a kick to me.

OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE COSMETICS PRO LIP SET

 Stalker

 Stalker is a true blue based red

 Grandma 

Grandma is a classic coral

Melange

Melange terracotta neutral

Vintage

Vintage is a deep burgundy

Pretty Boy

Pretty Boy is a super-rich fuchsia

OCC LIP BRUSH

I was so excited to get these. They are very bold, very pigmented. They have great lasting power. You definitely only need the most tiny tiny little bit to cover your entire lip. They dry to a matte finish also they do end up staining your lips even with makeup remover. It does not feel too sticky at all. However if you apply too much it will feel very gooey, and bleed quite a bit. Just use this product in moderation, and not only will it last you forever, but you'll love it on. Just know if you're not into full coverage matte lip color, it's probably not worth the hassle of having to mix it with other products. I think this is a great kit for people who want to start off use this product more bang for there buck. a value of 49.99 for five lip tars is not bad at all and the great thing about this set these lip tars are full size which is amazing. 


This kit is only be sold at Sephora online here is the link below: 

http://www.sephora.com/pro-s-picks-lip-tar-set-P376725?skuId=1468529