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Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Review: COVERGIRL Melting Pout Vinyl Vow #COVERGIRL #MeltingPoutVinylVow #LiquidLipColor #liquidlipstick

(product photo courtesy of www.covergirl.com)


Want high-impact shine and high impact color? Try Melting Pout Vinyl Vow Lip Color. This hydrating formula glides onto the lips and offers full-coverage color with an intense glossy finish. Lips stay hydrated for up to 24 hours and you can choose from 12 gorgeous shades. The shades are called Nudist's Dream, Toasted, Kiss Kiss, Caught Up, Vibrant Thing, Keep It Going, Get Into It, Below Deck, So Lucky, Own It, Hustle and Fall In Deep. I tried Toasted, So Lucky and Fall In Deep. 

This formula has the shine of a gloss with the hydration of a lip balm, all with the pigmentation of a liquid lipstick, leaves lips feeling hydrated for up to 24 hours, all with a glossy vinylized shine. You can see below on the swatches how shiny and opaque the liquid lipstick really is. 

Below swatches of the liquid lipsticks I tried:

above left to right: Toasted, So Lucky and Fell In Deep
Here are pictures of the liquid lipstick on my lips:

above: Fell In Deep

above: So Lucky

above: Toasted
Here I am wearing Toasted on my lips:

above: wearing Toasted

above: wearing Toasted
COVERGIRL Melting Pout Vinyl Vow Liquid Lip Color is available for $10.99 of lower online at www.ulta.com, www.amazon.com and other mass market websites. Mass market retailers such as Walgreens, Rite-Aid, CVS, Target and Walmart carry COVERGIRLLike COVERGIRL on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/covergirl; Follow COVERGIRL on Twitter: @covergirl; Follow COVERGIRL on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/covergirlxo/; Subscribe to COVERGIRL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CoverGirl; Follow COVERGIRL on Instagram: https://instagram.com/covergirl/; Follow COVERGIRL on Tumblr: http://covergirl.tumblr.com/; Follow COVERGIRL on Vine: https://vine.co/u/907771872836456448, Follow @COVERGIRLXO on Snapchat and Follow COVERGIRL on Google+: https://plus.google.com/+covergirl/videos

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis
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(These were sent for consideration)

Monday, April 29, 2019

Review: Garnier SkinActive Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel-Cream #Garnier #SkinActive #MoistureRescueRefreshingGelCream #DehydratedSkin #DrySkin #Skincare

(product photo courtesy of www.garnierusa.com)

1.7 oz./50g $5.99
Spring and summer are the times of the year when the weather starts to get warmer and our skin starts to produce more sebum (yes, even with drier skins) therefore skins' needs start to change too. We still need to use our serums in our skincare routines but our moisturizers need to lighten up during the day and night. No more heavy ones. And the technology is so good now that the lightest moisturizers out there actually moisturize similarly to a good heavy night cream. 

One lighter moisturizer I really like is Garnier Skin Active Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel-Cream. This extremely light but effective gel-cream has been designed to deeply moisturize the skin without the heavy feeling of a deep moisturizing cream. Let Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel-Cream come to your skin's rescue! It is made with antioxidant fruit water and moisture-loving ingredients. These oil-free lightweight formulas help to defend the skin against external aggressors such as daily stress and pollution that strips your skin of its vital hydration to lock in 24 hour moisture. 

To use, gently apply Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel-Cream every morning and evening to face and neck. During the day, make sure to wear at least a SPF30 or higher over the moisturizer so that you are not negating the antioxidant effects of the moisturizer. The lightweight formula instantly penetrates the skin and sinks in to deeply moisturize it, leaving it feeling hydrated, soft and supple. 

Healthy looking skin always starts with a skincare routine. First you start with proper cleansing. Try Moisture Rescue Fresh Cleansing Foam. Use Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel-Cream over face twice daily. Can also be used with something like Moisture Rescue Lightweight UV-Lotion SPF 15 to help protect skin against UV damage. This would be a better method for drier skins. Ideally I'd like to see everyone in a SPF30 if possible. This gel-cream moisturizer not only helps to strengthen the natural moisture barrier over time, it helps to fight off free radicals too. It is a great choice for that with its ingredients but don't forget it's main goal here, which is to moisturize. 

Garnier SkinActive Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel-Cream retails for $5.99 and can be found online at www.garnierusa.com, www.ulta.com and www.amazon.com. It can be purchased at mass market retailer such as Target, Walgreens, Wal-Mart, Rite-Aid, CVS, and Ulta. Like Garnier on Facebook: http://facebook.com/garnierusa; Follow Garnier on Twitter: @garnierusa; Follow Garnier on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/garnierusa; Follow Garnier on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/garnierusa; Subscribe to Garnier on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/GarnierUSA; Follow Garnier on Google+: https://plus.google.com/s/garnierus/top.

Until Next Time ~

Marie Papachatzis
I Am THE Makeup Junkie
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(This Item Has been Sent For Consideration) 



Saturday, April 27, 2019

Review: How Fenty Beauty Won The Bronzer Game! #FentyBeauty #Fenty #Rihanna #Bronzer #Summer #Glow

How Fenty Beauty Won The Bronzer Game! 

It seems as if everything FENTY BEAUTY puts out is a winner. I know I am happy with everything I have purchased from them. The quality of their products is just divine and they have a decent price point too. Not too expensive yet not too cheap either. Yesterday I received a bronzer I had purchased from SEPHORA from the FENTY line. I normally stay away from bronzers, as they are usually too orange for me. But this one was not. 

The Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Bronzer comes in 8 shades and is wonderful. The lightest shade, Inda Sun is for fair skin with neutral undertones. Perfect for me. It is lovely. It goes on lovely and is beautiful on the skin. Not orange at all and is perfectly tan. Just like you want your bronzer to look like. The other shades correspond quite well to their skin tones to. Not only that, but this is a long-wear, transfer-resistant bronzing powder in 8 groundbreaking shades, each carefully curated to bring all skin tones to life. Smooth, creamy, and easy to blend, this light-as-air bronzer gives you a sun-soaked glow that stays put all day. Whether you’re looking for warmth or contouring, it does it both with the perfect soft-matte finish.

Here is a swatch list of the shades:

above: Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Swatches


See the lack of orange in some of the shades? There is even red in some of them. It honestly depends on the complexion. That is what is so great about this bronzer. Prior to this the only bronzer I would ever use is Benefit's Hoola and Hoola Lite. And that was pushing it. 

Here you have four complexions with all of the different shades shown and you can see what the shades look like from all kinds of skin tones. You can see from these four complexions how well the bronzers would look on each complexion undertone. Some of them are warm and some cool. I happen to be neutral and the India Sun bronzer is absolutely perfect for me. This is the first bronzer that I have EVER found that is perfect for me. First one, EVER. 

The bronzer was created mainly to work with the undertones of the skin and to create warmth on the skin, to work with the skin, not against it. Most bronzers work against the undertones of the skin, creating a distinct orange tone that is so familiar to many. With this bronzer you can add warmth or contour your skin tone. It is definitely matte, and transfer-resistant so that you will not have the problem of it coming off on your clothes. It is long-wearing too so you will have the pleasure of wearing it all day long just as you would your foundation. Use it on top of foundation, after foundation and concealer but before blush should you use blush too. 

Here is a photo of the bronzer on my face:
wearing FENTY BEAUTY Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Bronzer in Inda Sun
 Here is a video discussing Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Bronzer:



Give this bronzer a try. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. It is seriously the best bronzer I have ever seen for anyone with pale skin. I have not tried the other shades but if they are anything like Inda Sun, they must be great. 

The FENTY BEAUTY Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Bronzer is available from SEPHORA and www.sephora.comLike SEPHORA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sephora?ref=br_tf; Follow SEPHORA on Twitter: @Sephora, Follow SEPHORA on Pinterest:http://www.pinterest.com/Sephora/; Follow SEPHORA on Instagram:http://instagram.com/SEPHORA#; Subscribe to SEPHORA on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9YX5x_VU8gfe0Oui0TaLJg; Follow on Google+: https://plus.google.com/+ Sephora/posts; Follow SEPHORA on Wanelo:http://wanelo.com/sephora and Follow SEPHORA on Tumblr:http://theglossy.sephora.com/. 

Until Next Time~ 

Marie Papachatzis
 
I Am THE Makeup Junkie
 
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Friday, April 26, 2019

Review: Hybrid Gear Long Sleeve T-Shirt #HybridGear #AthleticApparel #AthleisureApparel #LeisureApparel

(product photo courtesy of www.hybridgear.com)


Hybrid Gear is a company that sells active wear online. They make T-Shirts, Long Sleeve T-Shirts, Tank Tops, Polo Shirts, Sweatshirts, Shorts, Pants and Leggings all for the active person on the go. These items can be worn for athleisure wear, athletic gear or just leisure wear. I like to wear mine around for errands when I am tired and want something comfortable and light that isn't too warm. 

The long sleeve hooded T-Shirt hooded pullover locks in color and wicks away moisture. It's versatile enough for year-round wear 3.8 ounce, 100% polyester, gently contoured silhouette and tag free label for comfort, three panel hood, front princess seams, set in sleeves, thumbholes to hands warm, open cuffs and hem. Machine wash cold with like colors. Only non-chlorine bleach. When needed tumble dry low, remove promptly, cool iron if needed. Do not use softener, do not dry clean. 

Here I am wearing the Hybrid Gear T-Shirt:

This apparel is designed for anyone who wants stylish, comfortable and casual apparel. It is perfect for exercise or everyday wear. Moisture Wicking Technology helps keep you drier. Suitable as an undergarment to prevent embarrassing pit stains. Customizable apparel available on the website where they can add your uploaded design to be printed on Hybrid Gear apparel. 

For their Grand Opening, they are offering BOGO 50% off on a few of their most popular items. It comes up as a 25% off every item which equates to the same thing. Use promo code: MAKEUPJUNKIE. Again, the website is www.hybridgear.com.

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis
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(This was sent for consideration)


Review: COVERGIRL Outlast Active Get In Line Liquid Liner #COVERGIRL #OutlastActive #GetInLineLiquidLiner #LiquidLiner #liner

(product photo courtesy of www.covergirl.com

From the new Outlast line in the new COVERGIRL Active line comes a liquid liner with great long-wear capability. Not only is it sweat-proof, waterproof and wears for up to 24 hours, but the lightweight feel offers intense color impact too. COVERGIRL Outlast Active Get In Line Liquid Liner is the new liquid liner that offers the best of both worlds. You get maximum color impact with very long wear, along with waterproof wear and you get the best liner out there. It comes in three shades: Ink Black, Amber Intensity and Gray All Day. All three of these colors are basic yet essential colors. 

I tried Amber Intensity and loved it. I wore it with with some blue eyeshadows that I had on that day and it simply made the look. Added some nice definition to the top of the lid. Below you can see where it added the definition to the top of the lid:

wearing COVERGIRL Outlast Active Get In Line Amber Intensity

wearing COVERGIRL Outlast Active Get In Line Amber Intensity
I like the way it wears. This liquid liner definitely wears all day long without streaking or having issues with any sort of sweat or water. I have one eye that waters incessantly and the liner did not come off on the at eye. It is definitely waterproof in that respect. 

COVERGIRL Active Get In Line Liquid Liner is available from www.amazon.com, www.ulta.com, mass market retailers such as Walgreens, Rite-Aid, CVS, Target, Walmart and Ulta Beauty too. Like COVERGIRL on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/covergirl; Follow COVERGIRL on Twitter: @covergirl; Follow COVERGIRL on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/covergirlxo/; Subscribe to COVERGIRL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CoverGirl; Follow COVERGIRL on Instagram: https://instagram.com/covergirl/; Follow COVERGIRL on Tumblr: http://covergirl.tumblr.com/; Follow COVERGIRL on Vine: https://vine.co/u/907771872836456448, Follow @COVERGIRLXO on Snapchat

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis
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(This item was sent for consideration)

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Review: COVERGIRL Full Spectrum All Day Idol Brightening Concealer #COVERGIRL #FullSpectrum #Concealer #Coverup #blemishes #darkspots

(product photo courtesy of www.covergirl.com)

COVERGIRL has a new line in addition to their regular lineup of cosmetics, it is called Full Spectrum and encompasses all the skin tones and ranges of colors that people have. That is why I like it so much. They take great pride in the fact that they try to represent as many skin tones as possible in one product. Today I am going to discuss their new concealer that goes with their Full Spectrum Matte Ambition Foundation, Full Spectrum All Day Idol Brightening Concealer. It comes in 6 shades, all of which are too dark for me to use under my eyes. I can use the lightest shade, Light-Medium Neutral, on my face but I need something lighter under my eyes to pull light. 

These concealers are gorgeous, don't get me wrong, but they need more lighter colors if they want to make it with this line. The light-medium neutral shade is way too dark for me.

Here is a swatch of the shade:

swatch of Full Spectrum All Day Idol Concealer in Light Medium Neutral
Although I like how the concealer performs, it performs lovely, the shades are just too dark for me. Even during the summer. As you can see from the above photo it is way too dark for my skin. However, the concealer does work well to cover things that it should: blemishes, dark circles, red spots, etc. So it does do a good job, I just think the lightest shade is best left for a medium complexion. 

COVERGIRL Full Spectrum All Day Idol Brightening Concealer can be found online at www.ulta.com and www.amazon.comretails for $6.99 and can be found at mass market retailers such as Walgreens, Rite-Aid, CVS, Walmart, Target and Ulta Beauty.  Like COVERGIRL on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/covergirl; Follow COVERGIRL on Twitter: @covergirl; Follow COVERGIRL on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/covergirlxo/; Subscribe to COVERGIRL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CoverGirl; Follow COVERGIRL on Instagram: https://instagram.com/covergirl/; Follow COVERGIRL on Tumblr: http://covergirl.tumblr.com/; Follow COVERGIRL on Vine: https://vine.co/u/907771872836456448, Follow @COVERGIRLXO on Snapchat and Follow COVERGIRL on Google+: https://plus.google.com/+covergirl/videos

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis
Follow Me On Instagram: iamthemakeupjunkie

(This item was sent for consideration)

Easy Updo For Prom Season By Tony Odisho #updo #prom #promseason #hair #hairstyles #tonyodisho #dryshampoo #flexiblehairspray #stronghairspray #infraredcurilingiron

EASY UPDO WITH TONY ODISHO FOR PROM SEASON

It’s officially prom season and Tony Odisho has a cute and easy updo tutorial for it. This elegant hairstyle can work well with just about any prom dress, plus it’s insanely easy to create. All you need is: Dry ShampooFlexible HairsprayStrong Hairspray, and an Infrared Curling Iron. Here’s how!
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On dry hair, apply Ostia Collection Dry Shampoo. This will help add some texture. Plus the formula is talc-free, so it leaves zero residue! Apply Flexible Hairspray. This acts as a heat protectant and it offers a buildable hold that’s perfect for updos.
Using the Ostia Collection Infrared Curling Iron, create soft curls for added texture and volume in the updo.Tease hair at the crown of the head to create even more volume. Lightly brush out hair afterwards.

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Pin into a bouffant, leaving plenty of face-framing pieces in front. 

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Take a piece of hair from the right side and twist it slightly, then pull it across the head, beneath the bouffant. Pin into place.

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Repeat the previous step, this time going from left to right.

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This style can be worn to prom as is or with the following steps you can create an updo!


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To turn this into an updo, repeat the last step listed, going piece by piece.

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Finish pinning everything into place, then spray with Ostia Collection Strong Hairspray to hold the style while you dance the night away.

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And that’s it! It’s an easy yet elegant updo, perfect for prom. If you enjoy our tutorials, be sure to check out the rest of our News page for more fun hairstyle ideas.

More about Tony Odisho:
Tony Odisho, President and Founder of Tony Odisho, began his career in Rome, Italy, where he studied cosmetology at the prestigious Marelena Academy. Young and ambitious, Odisho immigrated to the United States determined to bring the best beauty practices from Europe.  He was promptly hired by L’Oreal Professionnel to work as an educator and color expert. Tony then opened his acclaimed salon and spa, Exsalonce, in Roscoe Village, Chicago.. Tony’s reputation as a master extensionist and businessman landed him an executive position for a major hair extensions brand. In 2009, Tony saw the need for his own line of high end hair extensions.  He created Tony Odisho , offering the best quality extensions and everything needed to apply and care for them.  Tony Odisho, Beauty for Life. Tony Odisho is still a master stylist and a me! mber of the prestigious Intercoiffure America-Canada.



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Review: CBD Living Products For A Happy, Healthier Home #CBDLiving #CBDProducts #CBDOil

(product photos courtesy of www.cbdliving.com)

CBD Living Products For A Happy, Healthier Home
CBD products are all the rage right now. But you do have to know that you are getting your products from a reputable seller. Not everyone has the right stuff. CBD is cannabidiol, one of the other extracts from marijuana or hemp that causes relaxation, stress reduction, alleviation from anxiety and induction of sleep. It is good therapy for humans and pets alike. I was sent some products to try out from CBD Living, a well known producer of good CBD Products that makes the cannabidiol from hemp extract. 

16 oz./473mL $40.00 Eucaplyptus
This lotion contains 250 mg of CBD per bottle. Each pump contains approximately 1 mg of CBD. The Eucalyptus scent will invigorate the senses and moisturize your skin. It will also help soothe and soften the skin while relaxing your and helping to get rid of anxiety, anxiousness, stress, it alleviates pain and helps to relax and unwind you after a long day at work. CBD Living Lotion is a rich, luxurious lotion perfect for treating dry skin while getting your daily CBD dose. It is made from the finest natural ingredients and is infused with nano-CBD for maximum absorption. This lotion is absorbed through the skin and into the bloodstream, providing your daily dose of CBD. It is great for relaxing after a long day or invigorating the senses and treating dry skin. The lotion contains a full-spectrum CBD profile, including terpenes and flavonoids. It does not contain THC and will not leave you feeling “high. 

8 0z./60 mg of CBD $14.00
Each bath bomb contains 60 mg of nano-CBD for maximum absorption. Enhance your bathtime ritual with luxurious CBD Bath Bombs in a pleasant herbal lavender scent. Let them relax you and take away all of your worries and cares with this relaxing scent and the overall relaxing CBD. CBD Living’s Bath Bombs are small, round balls that you place in a warm bath to release CBD and pleasant fragrances. They are made from the finest natural ingredients and are infused with nano-CBD for maximum absorption. These are absorbed through the skin and into the bloodstream, providing your daily dose of CBD. They are great for relaxing after a long day or invigorating the senses with a warm morning bath. CBD Bath Bombs contain a full-spectrum CBD profile, including terpenes and flavonoids. They do not contain THC and will not leave you feeling “high.” 

4.5 oz. $14.00
If Soap is more up your alley, then try the CBD Soaps. Each soap is infused with 60 mg of CBD. They are 100% natural ingredients and made with coconut oil. The scent I tried with CBD Coconut Lime Bath Soap Bath Bombs are infused with nano-CBD to make absorption easy. The coconut lime scent will make you feel like you are on a tropical vacation, in the comfort of your own shower!
CBD Lavender Soap is 100% vegan-friendly and will refresh and rejuvenate your senses. 100% vegan-friendly CBD Living Coconut Lime Soap will refresh and regenerate your senses. 60mg of nano-CBD is mixed with each 4.5 oz bar. Their product is 100% hypoallergenic and can be used on any skin type. This would not be your best bet to use outside of the bath. Use in the bath for best results. 

They make lots of other products infused with CBD oil too: CBD gummies, pet products, other bath products, etc. TI liked what I used, I definitely noticed a difference when I used them. I felt calmer, less anxious and more at peace when I used these as opposed to when I didn't. I suffer a lot of anxiety. And CBD helps. Very much. I can see myself purchasing these products, especially the bath fizzy and the lotion. Possibly some pet products too. 

These products are available at www.cbdliving.com. Like CBD Living on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cbdlivingofficial/ and Follow CBD Living on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbdlivingwater/.

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis
Follow Me on Instagram:iamthemakeupjunkie

(These were sent for consideration)

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