BeautyArmy & TotalBeauty Collection Unboxing & Review

Hello Everyone! Yet another Review/unboxing of these two beauty boxes. BeautyArmy & TotalBeauty Collection. (i mentioned before that i'm on the hunt for the best beauty box lol)


I do apologize on how late this post/video is - I had originally recorded it a few weeks ago but it got deleted and barely found the time to re-record and edit etc now :D 


Here is the video:

Face Candy Couture Eyeshadows Review & Swatches

I was generously given the opportunity to try these colors (of my choice) for review consideration.  Face Candy Couture is an online makeup store that sells mineral based eye shadow at affordable prices.  

Cost: $4.99 Each for 1.2 grams of product in a 5 gram jar

Can be purchased: http://www.facecandycouture.com/

Review :: L'Oreal 24hr Infallible eyeshadows with Swatches

Around the same time that I purchase the Maybelline 24/7 Color Tattoo's, I just so happen to stumble upon some of the L'oreal 24hr Infallible Eyeshadows.  I do not have all of them, but rather 6 of the ones that caught my eye. 


There are a total of 12 Shades:
- Amber Rush
- Bronzed Taupe
- Continuous Cocoa
- Endless Pearl
- Eternal Black
- Eternal Sunshine
- Golden Sage
- Iced Latte
- Infinite Sky
- Midnight Blue
- Perpetual Purple
- Sultry Smoke


What L'Oreal claims is that these intense colored eyeshadows are supposed to be long lasting for a full 24 hours. It's a Powder-Cream Texture. They claim to be water proof, crease resistant and fade resistant

Review :: Maybelline 24/7 Color Tattoo with Swatches

So, if you remember from my huge collective haul blog post and video, I have all 10 eyeshadows of the Maybelline 24/7 Color Tattoo Cream eyeshadows.


I wanted to give my input/review and share my swatches with those that still do not have them yet or are on the fence about getting them, or just want to see swatches!


I did purchase these with my own money, I did not purchase them all at once. I had to find these in different stores and a lot of times the drugstores I found them in were having sales which really helped. The cheapest that i've found them is at Target. 

(CLOSED) Hydroxatone Skincare Products Review & Giveaway!

So a little over a month ago, I was asked to try out some Hydroxatone products of my choice. I had chosen these three items

- AM/PM Anti-Wrinkle Complex

- Hydrolyze Advanced Under Eye Formula

- Revitalizing Microdermabrasion

Beauty Benefits :: AM/PM Anti-Wrinkle Complex

Retails : $80.00 USD

- Reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

- Helps improve skin firmness

- Enhance skin tone, texture and radiance

(CLOSED) Miracle Skin Transformer Review & Giveaway!

(Contest has ended - no longer taking entries!)


Hi Everyone! Hope you all are enjoying your week so far.


So today i'll be reviewing a couple of products that were sent to me for consideration. I'm sure you've heard of them - it's called the Miracle Skin Transformer. There are three products I will be reviewing and at the end of the post, there will be one lucky winner who will get to win ALL three products i've reviewed!

So, onto the review. 

The Box of goodies I had received :)
website: http://miracleskintransformer.com

Review :: Stilazzi :: Stilazzi Pro Set Bag Clear

So on my last blog about this company, I was sent some awesome beauty products that I was able to add to my makeup kit, and for the month of December was sent this amazing Pro set bag (clear). Which I think is pretty awesome, because now I actually have a pro bag to put all my beauty products in. You don't have to be a professional makeup artist to use this, it's really great for travel!


(for my previous post, click HERE)
So this is what I was sent:


Stilazzi Pro Set Bag Clear - retails for $49.95

Description:

Bag Size: 18" x 10 1/2" x 6 1/2"

Color Color: Clear Black Trim

Exterior Pockets: 6

Tissue Box Holder: 1 Full Size

Shoulder Strap and Carry Handle included!

Review :: Stilazzi & Frends Beauty Supply

A while back on twitter, Stilazzi &Frends beauty supply had asked if some bloggers wanted to sign up to get sent products to review. I of course jumped on the opportunity (who wouldn't want to test out makeup and other products for free?) and luckily I was picked to be one  of the few bloggers to test out some products. 


If you don't know who Stilazzi is, feel free to check out their awesome website!
http://www.stilazzi.com


They are basically a beauty distributor that sells mass amounts of makeup and beauty items at super affordable prices & catered to the Hollywood Stars :) but no! you don't have to be a professional makeup artist to purchase from them! 


I believe this is going to be every month, for 10 months - shorter or longer depending on Stilazzi. 


For this month, this is what I was sent:

Okay, so yes it's not makeup, but honestly - it's free and if your like me, and plan to do makeup artistry on the side (for me in the future) this is great to start your kit! All the basic items that are a must!




So I was sent different sized Facial Powder Puffs, I like to call them. I have used these for myself and they are so soft and get the job done. Great for setting your makeup and also great for touch ups :) I love how there are different sizes! 

I was also sent these triangular sponges, great for applying liquid foundation and blending it in. I have always been a fan of these, so I'm glad I was sent a ton! always comes in handy, whether your a makeup artist or not.

I also received disposable mascara wands and disposable lip brushes - definitely get the job done with no fuss :)  

this pic is just without the plastic.. ;D

And lastly, I was sent these wax papers, these are great if you do not have a mixing palette. I wish I would have had this when I was doing a bridesmaids makeup awhile back - I ended up having to use a paper plate i had cut out lol, but this would have been perfect!  great thing about these, when your doing a gig - is you don't have to rewash it (if it's a metal mixing palette you may have) - you can just easily dispose of these afterwards. They come in a variety of sizes and it's perfect! 

I overall enjoyed the products I was sent this month, and definitely see myself purchasing these later on down the road. So if your looking for supplies for your makeup kit & are starting out, definitely give this brand and this company a chance! :) Great prices for such great quality items! I cannot wait to see what I get next month!




FTC: I was sent these products by a PR for Stilazzi for review purposes only. I was not paid to post my opinion. As always, My opinions are honest and just that - MY honest opinion. :) 

Review :: Bausch & Lomb BioTrue Solution

Hello Everyone!

I was contacted a few weeks ago from someone in PR to try out a product. the product is the Bausch & Lomb "Bio True" multi-purpose solution. I have been testing this out for about a little over a week and really have enjoyed using it.

it came with a little tote bag, which i love to use to bring with me to the gym or to my work with little things like my make-up bag, extra contact case, the solution and my eyeglass case (with my eyeglasses of course) just in case i wanted to remove my contacts.

I suffer from severe dry eyes as it is, and i normally use opti-free. so i was a bit hesitant to try something different. I had heard such great things about this particular solution from Pam (xxPinkxx) and so i gave it a go.

Bausch & Lomb was having a giveaway, but had ended on March 27th for a free tote bag - the giveaway was to celebrate their newest innovation (the bio true multipurpose solution)

So the best thing about this contact solution is that it is made and has a lubricant that is naturally found in your eyes. which is a plus for me because i have super dry eyes! and usually sometimes other contact lens solutions dry my eyes out (AOSept being one of them).

the formula matches the pH of healthy tears and keeps certain beneficial tear proteins active. I am very impressed with the qualities of BioTrue because after using this for 1.5 weeks i noticed my eyes are not as dry as usual and i didn't have to use rewetting drops as much as when i was using other contact solutions.

Packaging: 5/5

I really really really loved the packaging! i think because it was different than your typical white bottle of solution, it was clear and it gave it a little more pizazz to it lol. i had the sample size and i know they do sell the smaller ones, which i love because i can tote it around in my purse and for on the go!

Quality: 4/5

I enjoyed using this product quite a bit. i noticed the quality of the solution itself was more lubricating and more thicker. not sticky though. after the first few uses i noticed my eyes weren't as dry (but they normally are ALWAYS dry) and when i wore my contacts i didn't have to use rewetting drops as often. it didn't sting my eyes at all which was awesome! because theres nothing worse than sticking a contact in your eye and it stinging the bahjeezers out of it! 

Usage: 4/5

it was really easy to use, real easy to bring along with me. only gripe about it was the cap. sometimes it was hard to take off with one hand (i usually do that with my others) but i did like that it was not the twist off type. but just harder than usual to take off. otherwise - it's self explanatory on how to use it - it does come with instructions in the box incase you are new to using contact solution or wearing contacts.

Overall 4.5/5

Overall - i absolutely loved this product! i did notice a different that it really worked well with my eyes making me want to use contacts more! kept my eyes lubricated more than regular contact solutions, it was easy to use, didn't bother my eyes at all and it was just a pleasure having!

I only got the smaller sample sized bottle, but when this runs out i will definitely be switching from my current contact solution to BioTrue! 

and if you'd like to try this solution to, here's a link for a $1.00 off coupon! 

if you end up purchasing this - let me know your thoughts!

FTC: I was sent these products by a PR firm for review purposes. I was not paid to do this review, nor does it alter my view on the product. As always, my reviews are with my HONEST thoughts and opinions

Review :: Diet Pepsi's new Skinny Can - Get into the 'Skinny'

I had the amazing opportunity to try out Pepsi's newest creation. the Pepsi Skinny Can said to be out this coming March.

It is described with its light, crisp taste, Diet pepsi gives you all the refreshment you need, now in an attractive new can - with zero sugar, zero calories and zero carbs.

So i wanted to share my experience with the new Skinny cans and get you ready to get in the skinny too!

so yes the cans are quite skinnier than regular soda's. the new skinny can, can fit almost anywhere. in your purse on the go. when you drink it you have nothing to worry about if you're on a diet as it has zero sugar, zero carbs, zero calories. it doesn't get better than that!

as for taste, it tastes just as described..light and crisp, very refreshing and also makes me feel good knowing that it's zero sugar, zero calories and zero carbs! 

Packaging: 4/5

I have to work with what i was given.. but pretty much the packaging came as is so.. just 4 skinny bottles together.. i like how sleek and tall the soda can was compared to its shorter fellow soda. i must say i am not too keen with drinking diet sodas, but this one does the job. 

Quality: 3.5/5

the soda itself is decent, like i said i'm not an avid soda drinker. i love the concept that it has no carbs, sugars and calories. i am not an avid soda drinker, but i must say that, it would be nice to have more flavor in this drink and still keep the zero calories, zero carbs, zero sugars...

Usage: 4/5

it was common sense on how to use/open a can. but once you got it open, you drank a sip and you just felt energized for another task at hand. no issues on this area. I must say that this fit in a lot more places because it was thinner than the shorter wider can.

Overall: 4/5

since i'm not really an avid soda drinker per say, i dont think i would intentionally pass on this item. I think the fact that it has zero calories, zero sugar and zero carbs makes me want to reach for this more than your average pepsi, coke, mountain dew etc... i definitely like taste the light and crisp taste of the original diet pepsi, at the same time, i am totally feeling the new design. i feel a lot of those ladies who will be watching their bodies but still love soda will keep enjoy this soda with the piece of mind that this probably won't do much damage if at all on their current diet.

i would recommend this to those that want to try a diet pepsi soda in a new "skinny can" ... and have the piece of mind that you don't have to compromise taste when your on a diet. also for those that already love diet soda's definitely would recommend this to you too! 


Keep your eyes out at your local market for the newest skinny cans! :)


** Just a note - NO this product will not make you lose weight. it is not a substitute for being on a diet. please consult your physician before thinking about going on a diet **

FTC: I was sent these products by a PR firm for review purposes. I was not paid to do this review, nor does it alter my view on the product. As always, my reviews are with my HONEST thoughts and opinions

Review :: NYX Cosmetics :: Part 2 Eyeshadow Palettes

Hey There all! :) So here is the continuation of my previous post. I had received the items all together, but figured it'd be better to split the posts up. 

The three eyeshadow palettes I chose to review from nyxcosmetics.com were:

(you can find these here: http://nyxcosmetics.com/index.php?pf=ESP10C)

- Velvet Rope Eyeshadow palette

- Champagne & Caviar eyeshadow palette

- Jazz night eyeshadow palette

The palettes are described on the NYXCosmetics.com website as:

"These 10 color palettes contains the original best selling NYX shadows in one sleek case for design, storage and mobility. Whether you are looking for various color combinations or a palette suited for your particular eye color, then look no further! As with our popular eyeshadows, this product offers bold colors, high pigmentation and lasting wear."

Velvet Rope Palette - $11.00 (on website) -

This palette has 10 eyeshadows and is one of their newest colors that will join the Runway collection. Most of you that have been followers of my blog know that i LOVE purple eyeshadows! and so of course i was super excited I had the chance to review this palette.. a variety of plums/purples for those ladies on the go and want to bring the palette in your purse for quick touchups. very easy to use! pigmented colors, such a variety in such a sleek small palette.

Packaging: 3.5/5

Nothing too fancy, which i like. I love how sleek and portable this palette is. it's really thin but at the same time sturdy enough to stay in your purse and not get  messed up. I love how it comes with a mirror!

Quality: 4/5

I LOVE the quality of the eyeshadows in this palette. maybe i'm a bit biased because i'm a purple eyeshadow/color lover lol.. but amazing quality for such an amazing price. the swatches above are without a base, can you imagine how vivid they would be WITH an eyeshadow base or primer? amazing!

Usage: 4/5

Easy to use, easy to bring on the go and love how it has a mirror with it. there was minimal fall out on like one or two eyeshadows, and same with chalkiness. but super easy to use. i like how convenient this palette is to carry around (have i said that enough lol)

Overall: 4/5

I'd definitely recommend this eyeshadow palette for those that love a variety of purples in one palette that you can easily tote around in your purse or clutch for easy touch ups. great for those starting out in makeup that want a palette that's easy to use, great quality and that's budget friendly.

Champagne & Caviar palette - $11.00 (on website) -

I chose this palette to review because i really do like neutral colors for days where i'm just too much in a hurry trying to get out the door i just like to put a simple wash of color on my lids and go. it's nothing compared to my urban decay naked palette, but it'll suffice. it's smaller, sleeker and works just as well.  great for those that need an office friendly make-up palette and don't feel like spending $40 for one. this has 10 eyeshadows that range from neutral and has a few darker shades for those that want to mix up their look and go from day to night.

don't mind my eyebrows lol ;D

Packaging: 3.5/5

Nothing too fancy, which i like. I love how sleek and portable this palette is. it's really thin but at the same time sturdy enough to stay in your purse and not get  messed up. I love how it comes with a mirror!

Quality: 5/5

Amazing Quality for such budget friendly price. a variety of neutrals and browns to go with any look. some mattes, shimmery, frost/satin like textures in this palette. i really find myself reaching for this palette the most because i'm always in a hurry and find myself making endless neutral looks and i can go from day to night with this palette in a jif. 

Usage: 4/5

Easy to use, easy to bring on the go and love how it has a mirror with it. there was minimal fall out on like one or two eyeshadows, and same with chalkiness. but super easy to use. i like how convenient this palette is to carry around (have i said that enough lol)

Overall: 4.5/5

I really like this palette because of the ease of use and just because i love neutrals and most days when i'm at work that's the look i do. and when i want to change it up and do dramatic smokey look, i can do it with this palette. i never had a problem with lasting power on this palette (nor the others) but i always wear a primer/base while using this. I definitely would recommend this palette for those that can't afford the naked palette but at the same time want something to use for every day looks.

Jazz Night palette - $11.00 (on website) -

this palette i chose because I don't have very many colors like this. I normally don't wear too many blues but i thought I needed a variety in my collection and I already love the quality of NYX products that i chose this palette. 

Packaging: 3.5/5

Nothing too fancy, which i like. I love how sleek and portable this palette is. it's really thin but at the same time sturdy enough to stay in your purse and not get  messed up. I love how it comes with a mirror! and a spongetip applicator for easy use when your on the go.

Quality: 3/5

This palette was the least pigmented of the bunch. althought the colors were lovely in pan, applied on the skin i had to really pack it on. but when i did layer it - the colors on top were mainly metallic finished. the colors on the bottom row were darker, slightly chalky. only one of the colors were just too glittery/chunky so there was a lot of fall out. 

Usage: 3/5

Easy to use, easy to bring on the go and love how it has a mirror with it. I had higher hopes for this palette because of the variety of colors, but i didn't quite like the finish of these without really packing them on. 

Overall: 3/5

Although this palette had a variety of dark colors to use for a variety of looks, the colors weren't as pigmented as i'd hope. but i think this palette would be better suited for those with cool tones... i'd recommend this if you like metallic colors, blues or are cool toned. 

I'm going to be having a giveaway (sponsored by NYX Cosmetics). I want to elaborate on the rules and so i'll be making a separate post for it! so STAY TUNED - you WON'T want to miss this giveaway! hope you all had an awesome weekend!

FTC: I was sent these products by a PR firm for review purposes. I was not paid to do this review, nor does it alter my view on the product. As always, my reviews are with my HONEST thoughts and opinions