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Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Review: L’Oréal Colour Riche La Palette Nude 1 and Nude 2 #LOreal #eyeshadow #LaPalette

Color Riche La Palette Nude 1Colour Riche La Palette Nude 2
L’Oréal has come out with two new eye shadow palettes that are sure to wake your inner lemming. In the wake of nude eye shadow palettes everywhere, L’Oréal  has entered the ring with their own version of nude eye shadows with two new nude palettes, Colour Riche La Palette Nude 1 and Colour Riche La Palette Nude 2. La Palette Nude 1 is a warm version, with shades that just about everyone could wear. La Palette Nude 2 is a more rosy version with shades that are geared toward most of those who can wear cool tones. I like both of them, as I am lucky enough to be able to wear warm and cool tones. Each palette has 10 eye shadow shades. On the back of the palette are 4 looks that can be done with the shadows, and they are very pretty looks.
The shadows are pretty pigmented for drugstore eye shadows. The shimmery shades are definitely creamy and have great payoff. The matte shades are not as creamy but they do have good payoff. They are not chalk like some matte shades, which is good. I think for mass market eye shadows, these palettes are definitely worth the money. I am very happy with them.
Do I have a favorite? Well, I like that the Nude 1 has more light shades for use on the lid or under the brow. The Nude 2 palette has more darker shades and it actually looks better on me but I wish it had more lighter shades in the palette. You can of course mix and match the shades. 

La Palette Nude 1 shadows are as follows: pale champagne shimmer, cream shimmer, matte rosy tan, shimmery light bronze, matte light brown, matte milk chocolate, shimmery bronze, shimmery dark chocolate, shimmery gray taupe and shimmery pink champagne. 

L'Oreal Colour Riche La Palette Nude 1 swatches

La Palette Nude 2 shadows are as follows shimmery light rosy pink, shimmery rose, matte rose brown, matte taupe brown, matte gray, matte chocolate, shimmery rosewood, matte pink, matte burgundy and matte eggplant.

L'Oreal Colour Riche La Palette Nude 2 swatches


Look with La Palette Nude 1:

wearing La Palette Nude 1wearing La Palette Nude 1_eyes closed look

Look with La Palette Nude 2: 

wearing La Palette Nude 1_eyes openwearing La Palette Nude 2_eyes closed

L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche La Palette Nude 1 and Nude 2 are available from www.lorealparisusa.com and mass market retailers nationwide for $19.99 each. They are also available from www.drugstore.com, www.cvs.com, www.target.com, www.walgreens.com, www.riteaid.com and www.walmart.com


Monday, March 30, 2015

Review: NR Skin #NRSkin #Skincare

(photos courtesy of www.nrskin.com)
Today I am writing about skincare from a company called NR Skin. It was founded by Nancy Ryan, who has worked with many dermatologists and plastic surgeons as well as skincare companies such as Ortho Dermatologics™, (makers of Retin-A Micro®/Renova®) and NeoStrata®. Nancy’s line is the culmination of her life’s work and her dream realized. NR Skin’s mission is to help people improve their quality of life by achieving healthy, beautiful skin. They offer pure, highly effective products that deliver incredible results. They have skincare regimens with products that offer targeted goals using high-quality, potent ingredients. They are formulated with a blend of a combination of science and nature, the products contain high concentrations of anti-oxidants, peptides, botanical stem cells, essential oils, vitamins and minerals.
All of the NR Skin products are Leaping Bunny certified. They have not been tested on animals. They are made in the United States. All of the NR Skin products do not contain any parabens, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfates, pesticides, phthalates, artificial dyes or synthetic fragrances.
I received the Normal To Dry Age Repair Trio ($267.00) regimen, which is supposed to contain the following: Super C Serum, Super Antioxidant Cream, and Neuro Peptide Serum. However, mine was missing the Super Antioxidant Cream and instead contained the Retinol Complex Treatment. I also tested out the Comfort Cleanser.


Comfort Cleanser 4 fl.oz./120 mL $29.00
NR Skin Comfort Cleanser
This is a pure and natural lathering cleanser that gently removes dirt, oil, impurities and makeup. It does not cause any irritation and leaves skin feeling clean refreshed. Wheat germ oil prevents visible signs of aging by neutralizing free radicals. Coconut oil moisturizes the skin. Glycerin hydrates it and seaweed extract contains Vitamin B to help reduce redness in the skin. This cleanser is rich in Vitamins A, D and E. It smoothes rough, cracked and wrinkled skin. This cleanser provides anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties. Comfort Cleanser promotes skin cell formation to help heal scars, stretch marks and sunburns. The cleanser is designed for all skin types and is great for sensitive skin or skin that has been traumatized (that which has undergone medical procedures). It has anti-oxidant, anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties.   

I found this cleanser to be an excellent cleanser. It does a great job of taking off makeup yet does not leave skin feeling dry or stripped of moisture. The natural moisture barrier of the skin is left intact. Makeup is definitely removed well, oil and dirt are also removed well. Skin feels good after cleansing with Comfort Cleanser. I am not sure if it really does all of the above, but it does a good job of cleansing the skin, which is what I ask for in a cleanser. I like that it lathers well. It does its job and that is what I ask for in a good product.


Super C Serum Treatment 1 fl.oz./30 mL $89.00
NR Skin Super C Serum Treatment
I adore a good Vitamin C serum. NR Skin has a great one. Their Super C Serum Treatment is a highly advanced infuses skin with a 20% L-ascorbic acid, which is the only form of Vitamin C suitable for topical application. The serum also contains Vitamins B, E and Ferulic acid. It also contains panthenol and glycerin to hydrate and soothe skin. Hyaluronic acid moisturizes skin, attracting moisture to the skin. This combination delivers a full scope of anti-oxidant care for complete skin rejuvenation. It will help to brighten up sun damage, lighten hyperpigmentation, rejuvenate and refine dull skin, aging skin, oily skin, and blemish prone skin. It’s even great to help minimize fine lines and wrinkles, it brightens and tightens skin. Elasticity is improved and skin becomes more plump. It protects against damaging free radicals that come from UVA and UVB rays. Skin becomes more luminous. The formula is an exceptional one that is perfect for all skin types, except those who are extremely sensitive. 

This serum is an excellent way to brighten up skin that is starting to show signs of aging. Take me for example. My sun damage is starting to show up. I had a lot of sun burns when I was younger. Well now I am experiencing a lot of freckling and hyperpigmentation showing up on my skin. So of course I wanted to see if I can tackle them. I would always recommend a Vitamin C serum for this. This serum is perfect for this reason. It does help to brighten up the skin, making it clear and beautiful. I love how nice it looks now. I did experience a reduction in my brown spots. Also, my skin felt firmer and just looked better.


Neuro Peptide Serum (All-In-One) 1 f.oz./30 mL $89.00
NR Skin Neuro Peptide Serum (All In One)
This serum is an all-in-one serum for the face, eyes, neck and décolleté. It is a combination of nature and neuro-chemistry united to combat wrinkles. Improve and relax crow’s feet, frown lines and other dynamic wrinkles with this fusion of neuro-peptides that are well known to relax intense muscle contractions and increase collagen. Within days of using this you should begin to notice smoother skin, fewer wrinkles around the eye area and a glowing appearance in general. The peptides have been recommended by physicians as an alternative to cosmetic injections. They are designed to relax wrinkles and fine lines around the eyes. The serum does the following: helps to reduce wrinkle depth and volume, stimulates skin cells, firms and lifts skin and brightens skin color/clarity. 

    I don’t have wrinkles per se, but I do have a couple of fine lines that are starting under my eyes and one around my mouth. I used this every day for a month to see if it would make any difference. I did notice that the one line around my mouth is almost gone. That’s right, it is just about gone. The ones around my eyes have decreased in appearance. I am very happy with this serum. It is a lightweight serum that does not cause any problems around the eyes and is made to be used around the eye area. I like that I can use it all over the face. Skin looks better and yes, it does glow. 


    Retinol Complex Treatment 12 fl.oz./30 mL $89.00
    NR Skin Retinol Complex Treatment
    Most retinol products contain only 1% retinol. Which is fine. But to get excellent results you need more. NR Skin Retinol Complex Treatment contains 2% retinol to help boost cell renewal. This helps to build firmness, minimize brown spots and diminish fine lines and wrinkles. It also normalizes sebaceous gland activity so that breakouts are minimized, breakouts are then healed, skin is rejuvenated and looks radiant, the complexion end up looking amazing. This treatment has a great moisturizing formula of jojoba seed oil, apricot kernel oil, squalane and hyaluronic acid. It does not cause skin irritation as happens with other retinol treatments. 
     
    I am loving this treatment product! Retinol is one of the best anti-aging ingredients on the market and it is a great way to help make yourself look younger. Used in conjunction with other anti-aging products, such as Super C Serum Treatment, you will have skin that looks and feels softer, smoother, with less hyperpigmentation. Skin is renewed and moisturized from the wonderful complex of hydrating ingredients in this formula. I will never go back to 1% retinol formula again!


     
    All in all, I was extremely happy with the NR Skin line. After testing it out for a month I did notice great results with the line. My hyperpigmentation was decreased, I had fine lines that disappeared and my skin looked brighter, felt softer, smoother and was generally more radiant. I do think this is a great line to invest in for better skin. My favorite product is the Retinol Complex Treatment, which helps to make skin look better all together. I love all of the products I tested out, actually and when used in synergy they make the skin look fabulous. This line is one that many physicians and estheticians in medical spas use. It is a line that contains only the best ingredients, with good science behind it.
     
    NR Skin is available from www.nrskin.com and through various providers across the nation. Like NR Skin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nrskin; Follow NR Skin on Twitter: @nrskincompany; Follow NR Skin on Google+: https://plus.google.com/101280152250842735083/about; and Subscribe to NR Skin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4kB4qZAaX3jq1qPcdCae_Q.
     
    Until Next Time~
     
    Marie Papachatzis
     
    I Am THE Makeup Junkie
     
    (These items were sent for consideration)


     
     
     
     
     
     

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    Friday, March 27, 2015

    LANEIGE Launches New Firming Sleeping Mask During Sleep Awareness Month #LaNeige

     
    la neige sleeping mask 
    LANEIGE, a leading Korean skincare brand, expanded its presence in the U.S. this March by adding the Firming Sleeping Mask and four other skincare products to its beauty portfolio, available exclusively at Target and Target.com. Following the success of Water Sleeping Mask, LANEIGE worldwide bestseller with one sold every 15 seconds, and the growing popularity of the sleeping mask category, the introduction of the Firming Sleeping Mask to the U.S. market will not only support the increasing demand among beauty-conscious consumers, but will also help address one of the nation's biggest health concerns – lack of sleep.  
     
    Sleep deprivation is one of the major concerns in the U.S., with over 73 percent of Americans getting less than eight hours of sleep per night1. According to Center for Disease Control and Prevention, this public health epidemic leads to increased rates of chronic illnesses, mortality and reduced quality of life and productivity2. In addition, a clinical trial conducted by University Hospitals Case Medical Center, found a link between sleep deprivation and accelerated skin aging3. As a part of the brand's anti-aging collection, LANEIGE Firming Sleeping Mask helps strengthen the skin's regenerative ability by improving the quality of sleep with patented Sleepscent technology. 
     
    In a proprietary study by AmorePacific R&D center, Sleepscentdemonstrated that aroma-therapeutic properties help relax mind and body by promoting deeper, more restful sleep. This patented fragrance technology, containing orange flower, rose, ylang ylang and sandalwood oil, helps improve the quality of sleep by prolonging the REM3 and REM4 stages, that denote deep sleep, reducing body movements by 60 percent and increasing the proportion of deep sleep hours by 36 percent.  
     
    In addition to sleep inducing qualities, LANEIGE Firming Sleeping Mask features Memory Form Gel technology, that accelerates skin's elasticity retention and SleePoptechnology that helps restore skin firmness overnight with resilience-building GABA peptides and hydrating tuberose. 
     
    The LANEIGE Firming Sleeping Mask and LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask are available at Target stores and on Target.com for $30 and $23, respectively. 
     
    About LANEIGE
    LANEIGE is committed to helping you achieve younger, more radiant skin through Advanced Water Science Technology. After 20 years of research, only LANEIGE Laboratories have unleashed scientifically engineered, skin-perfecting mineral water clinically proven to hydrate, protect and revitalize individual skin types. The result is 24-hour hydration and protection against sun, pollution and stress. Through its mastery of the science of water, LANEIGE brings skincare to a new level of excellence. LANEIGE products utilize proprietary water complexes - Hydro Ionized Mineral Water and Ceramide Corrective Water – to address the most common skincare concerns and new Biogen Technology that activates and increases the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor levels that are vital to the absorption of essential moisture, while alerting the skin to strengthen its barrier, preventing future moisture loss and maintaining adequate moisture levels. The LANEIGE collection is available in the U.S. exclusively at 749 select Target stores and nationwide at Target.com with prices ranging from $20-45.
    1 Klein, S. (Ed.). (2014, November 26). A Staggering Number Of Americans Say They Don't Get Enough Sleep. Retrieved March 23, 2015, from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/26/nat-geo-sleep-survey_n_6219272.html

    2 Insufficient Sleep is a Public Health Epidemic. (2014, January 13). Retrieved March 23, 2015, from http://www.cdc.gov/features/dssleep/
    3 Emling, S. (Ed.). (2013, July 24). Sleep Deprivation Linked To Aging Skin, Study Suggests. Retrieved March 23, 2015, from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/24/sleep-deprivation-effects-aging-skin_n_3644269.html
     
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    Review: Noer Organics Luxury Skincare #NoerOrganics #Skincare

    (photos courtesy of www.noerorganics.com)
    Noer Organics is a luxury organic skincare line that uses only the best plants/botanicals in their products. They believe in wildcrafting of plants the sustainable harvesting of plants from their natural or wild habitat. Their products contain only the highest quality ingredients and they cater to individuals who want only the best products on the market. Noer Organics products are infused with precious gemstones, such as Rose Quartz (stone of love). I was extremely lucky enough to try out three of their products recently and I am happy to report on them. Read on to see what my thoughts are…

    Clean Embrace Polishing Powder 3.3 oz./100 mL $73.99
    Noer Organics Clean Embrace Polishing Powder
    Usually physical exfoliants are very grainy and too harsh on the skin. Not so with the Noer Organics Clean Embrace Polishing Powder. This is just about the one of the smoothest, finest exfoliants I have ever seen. It contains 30 different ingredients, including cinnamon, rice bran, Australian pink clay, white kaolin clay, raw cacao, oats and baking soda to help rid the skin of pore clogging dead skin cells and sebum. It leaves skin feeling incredibly soft and smooth afterwards. 

    This is definitely the best “scrub” I have had the pleasure of using. Noer Organics describes using this as being akin to the mythical Phoenix, with skin being reborn from the ashes. Skin feels like velvet and you will want to use this everyday. And you can because it is that gentle. I would recommend this for any skin type, even acneic skins. So, if you want a luxurious glow to your skin, this is your answer. Follow with The Masquerade Purifying Mask once or twice a week depending on skin type. 


    The Masquerade Purifying Mask 3.3 fl.oz./100 mL $96.19
    Noer Organics The Masquerade Purifying Mask
    Masks are essential to help keep skin looking and feeling good. They clean up skin, drawing out impurities from the pores, moisturizing and leaving skin glowing. This mask, The Masquerade Purifying Mask, is a wonderful mask. It is made with different clays (Australian midnight black clay, Rhassoul clay, Australian ivory clay, French pink clay and kaolin pink clay) and things like buttermilk and mung beans. There are 40 different ingredients in this mask. It even has activated charcoal, which really draws out impurities from the pores. 

    After using it, skin feels invigorated, clean, soft and “born again” renewed. This is also for all skin types, and can be used once or twice a week depending on skin type. For dry skins, once a week is good. For oily or acneic skins, I would recommend twice a week. It comes in a powder form, all you have to do is mix it with water and apply to your face. Wait until it is completely dry then wash off with warm water. Follow with The Nourishment Facial Elixir or The Renewal Facial Elixir depending on skin concern.


    The Nourishment Facial Elixir 0.85 fl.oz./25 mL $214.57
    Noer Organics the Nourshment Facial Elixir
    Serums are an essential part of the skincare routine. They are the main treatment part of the routine, doing things like adding essential moisture and alpha hydroxy acids to help exfoliate the skin. The Nourishment Facial Elixir is a velvety serum that contains Rose Quartz and is a hydrating “cocktail” with very high concentrations of botanical actives. It contains over 30 exotic ingredients that will care for the skin, enhancing it and nourishing it. Think of it as a skin food, leaving it soft and illuminated. It contains many vitamins, anti-oxidants, floral extracts and rare oils. Some examples of this are: plum kernel oil, tamanu oil, pomegranate oil, broccoli seed oil, Barbary fig oil, blackcurrant oil, saffron, and lactobacillus/salix alba bark ferment filtrate to name just a few. 

    When you use this oil you definitely feel that your skin is in the hands of a luxurious serum. It goes on the skin and sinks in, leaving skin feeling so soft and smooth. I tried a small vial of this and was not able to use it for a very long time, just a couple of weeks. But I do feel that this serum is probably the most luxurious serum I have ever used. The ingredients in it are very expensive and are ones that do hydrate the skin very well. Skin feels very soft and glows. It is recommended that it be worn under makeup (just a very tiny drop is needed for this). Also, use this on the neck and décolleté too, since they are an extension of the face for skincare purposes. At night, use a few drops to make sure and apply enough for the entire face, neck and décolleté. I would recommend this for normal, dry and oily skins but not acneic skins. Oilier skins should avoid the T-Zone with this. If there are breakouts I would not use this serum. 

    Noer Organics is a beautiful line. They have more products, a cleansing balm, moisturizers and even an Elixir that is available by invitation only. This one is very exclusive and is made in small batches every year. Once it is gone, it is gone for the entire year. Noer Organics is based in the United Kingdom but they do ship to the United States, around Europe and the United Arab Emirates. When you go to the site you can get the prices of the products in those respective currencies. 

    Noer Organics is available from www.noerorganics.com. Like Noer Organics on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoerOrganics; Follow Noer Organics on Twitter: NoerOrganics; Follow Noer Organics on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/noerorganics/; Follow Noer Organics on Instagram: https://instagram.com/noerorganicsatelier/ and Follow Noer Organics on Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+Noerorganics/posts

    Until Next Time~

    Marie Papachatzis

    I Am THE Makeup Junkie

    (These items were sent for consideration)



    Thursday, March 26, 2015

    Review: Gold Bond No Mess Powder Spray #GoldBond #PowderSpray

    (photo courtesy of www.goldbond.com)

    gold bond no mess powder spray

    If you are a fan of Gold Bond Powder, you will be happy to know that you can get all of the cooling, drying power of this product now in a refreshing, no-mess spray! Gold Bond No Mess Powder Spray is an excellent spray that delivers powder right where you want it. It has a 360° valve that lets you spray in any direction, even upside down! Application is quick and easy. It comes in two scents, Classic Scent and Fresh Scent. Classic Scent has menthol and Fresh Scent has aloe. This powder spray is perfect before work, the gym, any physical activity, after taking a shower, etc. Use it when you need to stay cool, dry and comfortable all day long. This powder spray is cooling, absorbing, and relieving. It does not contain any CFC’s.

    To use: Shake well and spray 6’”-8” from skin and spray evenly for approximately 2-3 seconds. Do not spray directly on clothes. It dries right away, so no need to wait for it dry before putting on clothing. 

    How does this spray perform? Is it comparable to the powder? I had never tried out the powder but my husband had. I liked this spray a lot. It is very easy to use and definitely works well. It sprays in any direction, so that is a good thing. I was able to try out the Fresh Scent. It contains aloe, bisabolol and ginger root extract. These ingredients are moisturizing and soothing to the skin. After spraying skin immediately feels fresh and cool. The feeling lasts for a few minutes but skin does stay “cool and comfortable” for hours. My husband used this and felt that the spray performed better than the powder since there was no mess, which is how this is advertised. He did like it much more. I would also rather prefer a no mess spray to a messy powder.

    Gold Bond No Mess Powder Spray comes in a 7 oz./198 g spray bottle and retails for around $6.99. It is available online from www.drugstore.com, www.amazon.com, www.cvs.com, www.walgreens.com, www.walmart.com, www.target.com, www.americarx.com, www.medshoprx,com, www.medichest.com and www.harmon.com. It is also available from mass market retailers nationwide, such as Wal-Mart, CVS, Target, Walgreens, Rite-Aid, Kroger, Winn-Dixie, K-Mart, Wegmans and Meijer to name a few. Like Gold Bond on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goldbond.

    Until Next Time~

    Marie Papachatzis

    I Am THE Makeup Junkie

    (This item was sent for consideration)

     

    Review: Gold Bond Ultimate Rough and Bumpy Skin Daily Therapy Cream #GoldBond #Cream #KeratosisPilaris

    (photo courtesy of www.goldbondultimate.com)
    gold bond rough and bumpy skin daily therapy cream
    If you suffer from keratosis pilaris (a skin disorder that makes dead skin cells build up in the hair follicles/pores) or just rough, dry and bumpy skin, then this cream is perfect for you! Gold Bond Ultimate Rough and Bumpy Skin Daily Therapy Cream is for those rough,”chicken skin” bumps on the skin that do not respond to any other skin creams or treatments. These bumps appear on the back of arms, buttocks and thighs. These bumps are often frustrating and extremely embarrassing. This cream also helps rough, dry skin on elbows, knees and feet.

    This cream is meant as to be a daily moisturizing cream. The 2-in-1 formula exfoliates and moisturizes, as that is what is needed to get rid of the bumps, the rough skin and keep skin looking great. A triple exfoliating complex formula contains alpha hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids and poly hydroxy acids.  These exfoliate deep within the hair follicles and slough off dead skin, helping to rid it of the the bumps. It also exfoliates the rough skin on the very dry areas. Eight intensive moisturizers condition and soften extremely dry skin. With continued use, skin will be soft, smooth and less bumpy.

    Clinical testing has proven this cream quite effective. In tests, 90% said this cream made their skin softer and smoother in just 1 week. A reduction of keratosis pilaris bumps was experienced by 72% in 4 weeks. Also in 4 weeks, 89% said that they experienced less bumpy skin and much softer, smoother skin.

    Apply to skin as often as needed to treat bumps and rough skin. If applying after bathing, wait until skin is completely dry so that it works better. Apply sunscreen on areas when outside to prevent sun sensitivity, as the exfoliant acids can cause this. Discontinue use of this cream if any irritation or burning occurs.

    I have suffered from keratosis pilaris for as long as I can remember. The treatments that I have heard for this have often been something of a joke. “Use a scrub.” Well I can tell you from experience that scrubbing actually made it worse, as it just made more of the dead skin cells build up in the hair follicles (pores). Chemical exfoliation is a better way to go over physical exfoliation as it is gentler. Using this cream is a great way to get rid of the bumps. It really does work. All of the acids (salicylic acid, sugar cane, urea, citrus fruit extracts and ginger root extract) work great at getting rid of the dead skin that clogs up the pores, thus ridding the skin of keratosis pilaris. Urea is a great exfoliant, one of the best actually. It originally comes from pregnant mares but they can synthesize it, so I don’t think you need to worry about the source. As for rough dry skin, it also gets rid of it. Skin is exfoliated and then moisturized with shea butter, cocoa butter, panthenol, jojoba, aloe and camellia to name a few of the wonderful moisturizers in this formula. What is also nice about this formula is that it is light and sinks right into the skin, not so heavy that it sits on top. I am very happy with this cream and will continue to use it so that my nasty keratosis pilaris does not come back!

    Gold Bond Ultimate Rough and Bumpy Skin Daily Therapy Cream comes in a 8 oz./226 g tub and retails for about $11.49. It is available online from www.drugstore.com, www.amazon.com, www.cvs.com, www.walgreens.com, www.walmart.com, www.target.com, www.americarx.com, www.medshoprx,com, www.medichest.com and www.harmon.com. It is also available from mass market retailers nationwide, such as Wal-Mart, CVS, Target, Walgreens, Rite-Aid, Kroger, Winn-Dixie, K-Mart, Wegmans and Meijer to name a few. Like Gold Bond on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goldbond?fref=ts.
     

    Until Next Time~
     
    Marie Papachatzis
     
    I Am THE Makeup Junkie
     
    (This item was sent for consideration)
     





    Review: Ignite Dietary Supplement with Garcinia Cambogia #Ignite

     ignite with garcinia cambogia

    I have gained 15 lbs. over the past year due to mobility issues. So I thought trying this dietary supplement out would be a good idea. Garcinia Cambogia is supposed to be very good for weight loss. This supplement, Ignite Garcina Cambogia, is a 100% natural no GMO supplement. You take 2 capsules per day. Over the last month I took 2 capsules daily and did not lose a single pound. My appetite did not decrease at all. I was really hoping this would work. I am very disappointed that it did not. It may work for others but I did not find success with it. Someone else might have better luck because the other reviews are better.

    It comes with 60 capsules for a month’s supply. I received this product in exchange for my honest, unbiased review.

    This supplement is available from Amazon.com for $27.90. Here is the link: http://amzn.to/1D17QQl.

    Opti Nutrients makes this product and their website is http://optinutrients.com

     

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    Wednesday, March 25, 2015

    Review: Urban Decay Vice LTD Eye Shadow Palette #urbandecay #viceltd

    This spring Urban Decay released a special Limited Edition eye shadow palette for Ulta Beauty. It is called the Vice LTD Eye Shadow Palette and it is a fun palette. I have been having a great time with this palette. There are 20 shadows in this palette, 5 of them new. All of them are treated to Urban Decay’s Pigment Infusion System, which makes them have awesome pigment! This is the first time that many of the shadows have been available with the new revamped pigment system. The neon green case opens with a touch of the button, the case is bejeweled with a UD on top. 

    What makes this palette so great is that the shadows are all varied and the shades are so rich and creamy. The metallic shades are extremely pigmented, more so than any of the other shades. I also think that the matte shades are somewhat soft and have good payoff but not as much as the metallic shades. The micro-glitter shades are nice too, and the micro-glitter is not too big. There are even glitter shades and the glitter in those shades is a little too big, noticeable on the eyes. I’m not really a fan of the glitter shades. The satin shades are nice, they go on the eyes smoothly and are well pigmented. All in all I am very happy with this palette. I was lucky enough to use my Ulta rewards points with this!

    (photo courtesy of www.ulta.com)
    urban decay vice ltd palette


    The shadows in this palette are as follows:
    • Nameless (medium taupe satin)
    • Backdoor (cool dark brown matte)
    • Deeper (metallic medium bronze)
    • Disco (pale metallic gold w/iridescent glitter)
    • Heat (bright metallic copper)
    • Crystal (icy metallic blue shimmer)
    • Goddess (deep smoky blue w/micro-glitter)
    • Vaporize (medium metallic gray-taupe)
    • Floss (deep metallic emerald w/micro-glitter)
    • Perversion (soft black matte)
    • Provocateur (icy metallic pink w/micro-glitter)
    • Hoodoo (medium metallic violet w/pink shift)
    • Freakshow (bright purple satin)
    • Junkshow (bright pink satin)
    • Blitz (bright metallic gold)
    • Chase (soft metallic bronze)
    • Last Sin (pale champagne shimmer)
    • Roadstripe (iridescent white w/blue-violet shift)
    • Anonymous (pale peachy cream matte)
    • Laced (soft pink-nude matte)

    Swatches of the colors:
    swatches of the Urban Decay Vice LTD palette_first two rowsswatches of the Urban Decay Vice LTD palette_second two rows

    (above left to right 1st photo: Nameless, Backdoor, Deeper, Disco, Heat, Crystal, Goddess, Vaporize, Perversion) (above left to right 2nd photo: Provocateur, Hoodoo, Freakshow, Junkshow, Blitz, Chase, Last Sin, Roadstripe, Anonymous, Laced) 

    Looks with the Vice LTD palette:
     
    UD Vice LTD look with eyes open nudeUD Vice LTD Look with eyes closed nude

    (above: Deeper in the crease with Backdoor below to deepen the crease and lining the bottom lid, Nameless on the lid and Chase in the middle to make lid pop and Anonymous below brow. Milani Eye Tech Liquid Eye Liner in Black Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara in Black)

    UD Vice LTD _purple look eyes openUD Vice LTD_purple look eyes closed

    (above: Freakshow in the crease and lining the bottom lid, Hoodoo on the lid and Roadstripe below the brow. Purple liner is UD 24/7 Glide-On in Retrograde, Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara in Black)

    UD Vice LTD Look eyes open blue eye linerUD Vice LTD Look eyes closed_blue eyeliner

    (above: Laced in the crease with Crystal on the lid and Roadstripe under the brow. Hoodoo is lining under the eye. Lime Crime Blue Milk is lining the top lid, essence Get Big Lashes! Mascara in Black)


    The Vice LTD Eye Shadow Palette is available from www.ulta.com and in Ulta Beauty stores and retails for $58.00. Like Ulta Beauty on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ULTA; Follow Ulta Beauty on Twitter: @ULTA_Beauty; Follow Ulta Beauty on Instagram: https://instagram.com/ultabeauty/; Follow Ulta Beauty on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/follow/ultabeauty/; Subscribe to Ulta Beauty on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ultabeauty and Follow Ulta Beauty on Foursquare: https://foursquare.com/ulta_beauty.

    Until Next Time~

    Marie Papachatzis

    I Am THE Makeup Junkie


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