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Totally Cheap Tuesday

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

Unless you are sitting in prison wrongfully accused of murder, break outs suck! Luckily, I have a solution that will protect your pride without busting your budget! Neutrogena SkinClearing Blemish Concealer is my absolute favorite product for concealing and healing.

This easy to use pen comes in four shades and is formulated with MicroClear technology, which helps to reduce the appearance of blemishes for clearer looking skin. I adore this product, because it allows me to cover up my imperfections without feeling guilty that I am not giving them time to heal. Try this two in one today and say, “Hello” to guilt free beauty!

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Monumental Moment Monday- Shellac Attack

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Unless you are four years old chipped nail polish is a no, no. I remember back in college going sans Lacquer as I didn’t want to deal with touching up my nails everyday due to work, school, and recreational fun. Now, as a full blown adult? Nothing has changed. I still do not want to paint my nails everyday, but I just die a little inside every time I catch one of my co-workers glancing at my chipped nails. I envision them thinking “what is she four?” Well, no more! If you are a diva like myself that loves looking lux, but hates high maintenance hottness then you should Shellac! Shellac is a new product from CND ( creative Nail Design) these nail wizards have developed a Hybrid of nail polish and gel that promises not to smudge, chip, crack, or do anything else that causes drama to our look for fourteen days! WE LOVE!!

Shellac paints on like polish – base coat, color, top coat – and is cured in a UV light so there is zero dry time. The colors are hypo-allergenic, and “3-Free” – no formaldehyde, toluene or DBP. Shellac will launch in a range of 12 varieties of shades, from pretty French pinks and whites, to siren red and rich darks. The formula is thin and flexible like polish, so it not only looks natural, it provides strong natural nail protection with a resilient mirror finish that resists dullness and chipping, even during the most rigorous activities.

Shellac is not DIY… or is it? Well it’s not, but DIY Diva’s can’t be stopped they are doing it anyways! Go get ‘em girlie’s!! Shellac is preferably applied by a salon professional, but can be found by anyone with the Internet ;)   If you are ready to take the plunge into perfect nails then find a Shellac’ing sista in your area or give it a whirl yourself and hit up Ebay. (I do not recommend this, but I would never do an at home hair die. However,I do know a lot of woman that do DIY die and it’s great.. so what do I know?!?!) Anyways, this is blow out and I know you are going to love it no matter how you get it!

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Grease Be Gone

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Having very long and thick hair is fantastic, but only if it’s clean. I cannot tell you how many times I have agonized over washing my hair. The entire process from wash to style is literally exhausting, and definitely not something I am going to do everyday.  So you can only imagine my delight when I was given Alterna Advanced Anti-Aging Technology Dry Shampoo. Alterna was going to be my shower savior. No more blow dryer’s elbow, No more rinse and repeat, no more horrible hair days… well maybe the last one is a stretch but I NEEDED this! So, after happily using Alterna, for two weeks, does it deserve a crown or a frown?

Alterna Dry Shampoo has a wonderful clean fresh scent,  It absorbed all of the oil, and overall it really made my hair look cleaner!  Alterna Dry shampoo is a white, talc free powder that it is chalked full of wonderful Omega 3′s and Vitamin C. However, I am a redhead and even after massaging and brushing the powder still left me feeling a little “white”. The dry shampoo also  took away all luster and left my hair a little stiff.  Now that all the facts have been presented I would give Alterna…. drum roll please….. a Crown! Even though I wish Alterna would come in hair color’s I appreciate that it did what I needed it to do, which was to keep my hair looking and smelling  clean even when it wasn’t! So enjoy the Summer and let Alterna do the work!

 

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Totally Cheap Tuesday!!!

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

Totally Cheap Tuesday!

Let’s see freezing cold? Check. Wind burn? Check. Skin’s a wreck? Check. Valentines day coming up? CHECK!!! Don’t worry your pretty little faces, divas.  Fruit of the Earth has a new Vitamin E line of skincare products that will keep your skin looking fabulous even if Mother Nature has other ideas!

 

 

 

 

All the prodcuts in this line sell for around $10 so pick it up today and  turn your winter woes into skin that glows!

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I Dream in Dermalogica

Monday, February 8th, 2010

This past weekend, I was given the gift of beauty! My beloved boy sent me off to relax and enjoy some “me” time at Capricio Salon & Spa in Milwaukee. I had a fabulous time! Meg, a total sweetheart, hip-hop dancer, and Aesthetician extraordinaire, gave me a fabulous microzone custom facial, which left me feeling fantastic, refreshed, and ready for the world! Meg also recommended some Dermalogica products all of which are amazing, but the one I am really loving right now is Dermalogica Climate Control Lip Treatment!

This therapeutic balm is formulated with exclusive anti-ozonate complex to help heal acutely damaged lips and provide a barrier against future climate assaults.  Ladies, let me say, “This product is fabulous!” The smooth light formula  is packed with power to make your lips soft and hydrated even in the rough winter weather! Never sticky or thick this lip treatment is a savior to my lips and my look!

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It’s been a Magical trip!

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

It was a day filled with wonder and sadness when I read the news about Prescriptives cosmetic line shutting their counters. What am I suppose to do? Prescriptive’s makes one of my absolute favorite beauty products and soon it will be just a fond memory. However, I won’t let this product disappear from my life without a proper tribute so here’s to you *magic Illuminating Liquid Potion it’s been a beautiful trip!

 

 

I first discovered this product about seven years ago and I couldn’t believe how fantastic it made my skin look and feel. *magic Illuminating Liquid Potion is a translucent potion that instantly creates a perfect image. You can wear this liquid illusion alone, under, or over a foundation and marvel as the three-dimensional holographic pigments play with light to create skin that appears flawless. I absolutely adore this product and will stock up to ensure my flawless skin lasts a little longer!

I also recommend Liquid Powder Translucent, which is one of their best sellers!

 For more information about the Prescriptive’s *magic line click here!

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Totally Cheap Tuesday

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

IT’S TOTALLY CHEAP TUESDAY!!!!!!!!!!

 

Often times primers can be overlooked, deemed unnecessary, or overshadowed by a moisturizer or foundation. I love primers, especially if they are luminizing, to wear alone on a lazy weekend or to pair under my foundation to give my skin a bright flawless look!

Sally Hansen natural Beauty Luminizing Face Primer 

At around $10 this is a bright buy and did we mention this is part of Carmindy’s line? We thought you would like that;)

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Sula for Saturdays!

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

If you are nail color chameleon like me, Sula is a must! My 9-5 requires that I wear the predictable professional polish, but sometimes I like to mix it up with a bright burst for the weekend or a fresh coat for an after work rendezvous. Unfortunately, this is reality and painting my nails four times a week is just not going to happen, well at least not until I discovered Sula! Sula Nail color is not your normal polish it is a paint and peel nail color, which means when you are ready to change the color you just peel it off. No nail polish remover is required. Although it is not intended for long wear it can transformed by using Sula base and top coat, but that really defeats the purpose of why I am loving it right now! 

 

  Sula is affordable, fun, and feasible! Choose from a variety of colors, or buy a pre-picked trios! For more information and FAQ’s go to Sula Faq’s !