Month: December 2012

Three is the magic number (of ingredients)

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S.W. Basics Cream $32.00 formerly Sprout

I had a lingering love for S.W. Basics of Brooklyn formerly Sprout Skincare for a long time. I wanted to try all of their skincare stuff, but was hesitant because I was using products (and still am) that are working.  Then I had a coupon, and there was a package of all three basic skincare products for sale on Abes, so then I knew I had to go for it.  I had already tried the creme at work and was totally in love. Continue reading →

Ipsy December Bag

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ipsy december

While, these posts get OLD super fast I am so surprised by IPSY this month that I just had to share my haul from this month. Ipsy can be hit or miss, this month is exception, it was just awesome.

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Eye Pencil

Mai Couture Highlighter Papier

Mirabella Primer for Face & Eyes

NYX Loose Pearl Shadow

and the standout this month is Be a Bombshell Hot Mess Lip Gloss this is the perfect shade of cherry apple red. Super clear, super glossy, not so much moisturizing but definitely not drying. It provides a deep wash of red that is both bold and understated, its not a deeply saturated pigment its definitely a gloss so you avoid that overdone red lip look one can accidentally get. With this gloss you just get a deep wash of sheer color. I was totally about to purchase some red lip gloss and this came just in time.

Again, IPSY just nails it.

Lulu Organic Hair Powder

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Lulu Organic Hair Powder in Lavender + Clary Sage $9.50

Hair powder for me is essential. My hair tends to be on the thinner oilier side so I must wash everyday, but I can get away with not washing when I use some hair powder, washing my ‘bangs’ and putting my hair in a top knot. Nevertheless I had already found my holy grail of hair powder, Klorane Gentle Dry Shampoo with Oak Milk. I was super loyal to my Klorane. I would buy my Klorane in the mini aerosol can. Stash it in my bag, especially in the warmer months but especially when I had heavy bangs happening. This stuff is great, and really nothing seemed to come close. Continue reading →

Saving Face

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Estee Lauder Day Wear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme Oil-Free Broad Spectrum SPF 25 and Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex

$45.00 and $55.00

Most aspects of getting older are fun. I say that but I am also not that old. But time, stress, poor diet etc., have taken a toll on my skin. I was starting to look say, a few years older than I should. I do have good genetics on my side, but also an inflammatory condition that I think causes my skin to look less than awesome. Enter the search for the fountain of youth, appearance of youth or at least the appearance that I sleep and eat well. Continue reading →