My Briar Rose

Nail Polish Contest

2012-02-01T15:20:00.002-05:00

So I found another nail polish contest for all the nail polish lovers out there! Most of them are brands that we can't get in Canada either!
http://www.prettypurplepolish.com/2012/01/50-follower-giveaway.html

Another Giveaway for Polish Lovers

2012-01-30T14:23:00.002-05:00

I just found a contest for some of the China Glaze Prismatic collection! These colours are amazing and I can't wait until they become available in Canada.
Go to the link below if you would like to enter the contest to win three colours from the collection.
http://www.dandy-nails.com/2012/01/china-glaze-prismatic-giveaway.html

A Giveaway for Polish Lovers!

2012-01-29T23:24:00.003-05:00

Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom is doing a giveaway and each prize package has some amazing nail polish! Go to the link below to read what is being given away and find out how you can enter yourself to win one of three prizes!
http://blog.life-serial.org/2012/01/one-with-my-blogaversary-giveaway.html?spref=fb

Julep Maven Polish - Leah

2012-01-19T18:46:00.002-05:00

I am in love with this colour! It's the perfect green. The first picture is two very thin coats of the green just to show off how pretty it is. I used Sally Hansen 'Black Ink' for the crackle in the second picture.

Still not a Julep Maven? They are still offering the 0.01 deal. I have no idea how much longer it's going to run but it's worth it!
Go here: http://julep.com/?r=15549118
Fill out the style quiz to see what profile is best suited to your taste.
Add it to your cart and check out.
Once you get to the checkout put in code NEWYEAR2012 and it will change from 19.99 to 0.01.
Finish the checkout process and wait for your introductory box to show up in the mail!

L'Oreal Everstrong Shampoo and Conditioner

2012-01-17T15:49:00.001-05:00

I'm so glad I have a sample of this shampoo and that it was only a couple of uses. Man does this stuff stink and I mean it literally!
The positives are that it's sulfate free, but it's not completely natural. It doesn't leave my hair greasy even though it's moisturizing which is a huge plus since I sometimes get dry ends from straightening my hair.
I think there are more negatives with this one though. The biggest killer for me is the smell. It smells very herbal in a bad way, and the matching shampoo and conditioner both have different smells! The shampoo smells a little like lemon floor cleaner (very chemically smell which is weird), while the conditioner smells like strong mens deodorant or aftershave. I feel self-conscience leaving the house because I don't know how obvious my hair smells to other people but it has been confirmed that it does smell a bit manly compared to what I normally use so it isn't just my nose that notices! I would never buy this product based on the smell alone. I wish that hair companies would stop making natural products smell horrible. Strawberries are natural...so are citrus fruits and flowers so I think it should be fairly easy to incorporate a nice smell into shampoo even if it is natural or SLS free.

Become a Julep Maven for a penny!!

2012-01-13T20:43:00.002-05:00

The penny offer is back up and running. Go here: http://julep.com/?r=15549118 and fill out your profile and find out which box is best tailored to your survey and then enter code: NEWYEAR2012 when you check out and the box will be 0.01!

Julep Maven January Box!

2012-01-04T13:28:00.007-05:00

My January box arrived today and I am so excited! I was supposed to have another colour Gayle but it was out of stock so I was given a code for another colour of my choice. I may keep it and wait until Gayle is back in stock because it's such a pretty purple colour.

The colours are from left to right: Megan, Leah, Hayden, Nail Therapy, and a nail polish remover cloth.

If you like what you see here you can still sign up for a $5 introductory box with code January during checkout http://julep.com/?r=15549118.
Also if you become a member and remain a member you are able to refer friends. For every two people you refer you will earn a free monthly box!

This is my mom wearing Hayden from the box!

Julep Maven Introductory Box $5!!

2012-01-03T14:07:00.004-05:00

If you still haven't tried out Julep Maven there is still time to get the Introductory box for only $5. That means you will get over $40 worth of amazing nail polish, and hand care products for $5. After this introductory box each month is $19.99 and they will send you an email on the 20th of every month showing you what nail polish is in the box. You then have the option to skip a month, send to a friend, or cancel your subscription all together if you aren't happy with the service or colour options. I got the introductory box in December and loved everything! I had to skip the actual monthly December box because I wasn't happy with the contents but am anxiously awaiting the January box because the polish choices are amazing and I was offered a free upgrade for being one of the first 5000 members! I will be receiving 4 wonderful colours that I will get swatches of and post when the box arrives.
My introductory box was "It Girl" and if you remember it looked like this: http://mybriarrose.blogspot.com/2011/11/julep-maven.html. The nail polish formula is amazing, goes on in one coat without visible nail line, and took about a week to chip on my nails.

If you think you would like to try Julep Maven go here: http://julep.com/?r=15549118 and when you check out enter code January to get the introductory box for only $5!

Lancome Luxe Box Contest Winner!

2012-01-02T13:16:00.002-05:00

The winner of the Lancome Luxe Box is comment 22 TeriJD!!!!
Congratulations!! I will be sending you an email shortly.

Limited Edition Lancome Luxe Box Warning Spoilers

2011-12-19T16:28:00.005-05:00

I picked up the Lancome box today that I won from Loose Buttons, and that my readers have a chance to enter and win here.

I'm warning everyone now that there are spoilers coming so if you want the win to be a surprise stop reading now! Otherwise continue on and check out what comes in the box :)

I just love the rose on the box! I kind of destroyed the tissue paper I was trying to preserve :( I have a weakness for tissue paper printed with company logos. I tend to keep it and use it to wrap gifts to trick people into thinking they are getting something they aren't. My mom is really good at guessing what she is getting so I have to use bigger boxes, weird wrapping paper, and bags from other stores to throw her off course!

First up is a group shot of everything when I opened the box. They are mostly hidden in the paper shreds! Bet you can't find the pot in the top right corner!! At least you can't say it doesn't come well boxed.
I know it's weird coming from someone who loves beauty products but I have never tried a Lancome product before! These will be the first things I have ever tried from the brand!

Everything out of the box. Even the jar has the rose on it! I am going to have to keep the container when I am finished with the product.

The box contains:

Tresor Midnight Rose Perfume 5ml sample worth approx. $9.67
To purchase full sized: 30ml $58, 50ml $75, 75ml $94
*probably the coolest bottle I have ever seen.*

Aquatique Waterproof Eye colour Base 0.08 ounces sample worth approx. ??
To purchase full sized: $28
*I couldn't find much info on the size of the normal product. So I have no way to determine what the sample size is worth.*

Cils Booster XL Super Enhancing Mascara Base 2.07ml sample worth approx. ??
To purchase full sized: $28
*Again I couldn't find any information online about the amount in the full sized product.*

Genefique Youth Activating Concentrate 7ml sample worth approx. $22.09
To purchase full sized: 30ml $95, 50ml $125, 75ml $155
*Expensive stuff that I am passing on to my mom since I have no use for it and I refuse to let it go to waste.*

Close up of the perfume. Sorry it's a bit blurry but it has a little rose attached to the top of it. I think I may have found my new favourite perfume!

Julep Maven Try It For 0.01!!!!

2011-12-17T23:25:00.002-05:00

Limited to the first 1000 new subscribers you can try out the Maven monthly box for just 0.01 if you use the code SHAREON
I'm not sure how long it will take them to make it to 1000 new subscribers but if you have always wanted to try these boxes it's a $60 value almost absolutely FREE!
You always have the option to cancel before the next month's box, so it could be a great opportunity if you are unsure about these boxes to sign up and try it out with no obligation to continue.

http://julep.com/?r=15549118

Contest Win the entire Julep Nail Polish Collection

2011-12-14T19:41:00.004-05:00

Here is another contest for people to enter!!!

http://bit.ly/veHf8w

All you have to do is click the link above, like the page and enter. Once entered you will get a code like the one I posted above and if 5 of your friends enter under your link you can win the ultimate prize. I have no idea what the ultimate prize is though!

Great! You're signed up for a chance to win the entire Julep Nail Color collection. Now, get five friends to enter too, and you will be eligible for the ULTIMATE Julep prize! Once five friends have entered, come back here to unlock the prize!

Lancome Luxe Box Contest!

2011-12-14T18:25:00.005-05:00

We did it! I made it in the top 25 so that means I get a limited edition box for myself as well as one to give away!
I will make this fairly short and sweet. I plan on posting a review and reveal of the box once I receive it, but that probably won't be until next week.

There will be a few rules for this contest:

1. You must "like" the Lancome Canada fan page on Facebook to be eligible to win.

2. Once you are finished liking the page, please post back here on my blog in the comments directly below this. Let me know that you have liked them and please include an email address where I can contact you if you are the winner.

3. You have until December 31st at midnight to enter the contest.

4. I will be drawing the winner January 2nd 2011 and will post here, as well as contact the winner.

Now for the fine print. The prize is sponsored and provided by Luxe Box. You must be okay with me passing along your name, email, and shipping address to Luxe Box so that they can mail out the prize if you are the winner.
Open to Canadian Residents as they only ship within Canada at this time.
Good luck!

Loose Button Lancome Contest LAST WEEK TO VOTE!!!

2011-12-06T11:42:00.004-05:00

Hey, everyone just a reminder that voting closes at 3pm on FRIDAY!!!

Check out this video teaser. Remember if I win one of you will too!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvxTW3Z3o7I&feature=player_embedded

Loose Button Lancome Contest

2011-11-26T22:18:00.003-05:00

Just a reminder to please vote for me in the Lancome contest! I am one vote away from being bumped out of the top 25! Your votes will help me stay in the top and give me a chance to give away a special edition box to one of my blog readers!

All you have to do is like Loose Button on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/LooseButton

Then just click on the "Lancome Contest" link on the left side of the page below the profile picture.
Fill out your information and then look for "My Briar Rose" in the voting section and click on vote.

It's that easy!!

You have until December 9th to vote for me and you can vote once every 24hour period.

Julep Maven Polish Christina

2011-11-25T21:06:00.003-05:00

Pre clean up photo! I'm a very messy polisher. I haven't even applied a top coat yet but this polish is very shiny and shimmery!
This colour is stunning! It's very unique and looks so amazing. I can't wait to see how it shimmers in the sunlight. This is two coats but you might be able to get away with one. I'm a compulsive two coat polish person so I had to do two. This polish goes on very smoothly and dries fairly quickly. I can't believe I didn't sign up for this sooner because this is probably by far one of the best polishes to apply. I can't comment on wear right now because I just did it. I really hope it wears well because I am so in love with this brand right now.

Julep Maven

2011-11-25T14:12:00.002-05:00

I got something very exciting in the mail today from Julep! I purchased the $5 introductory box to test out this program. It's the same as the other monthly beauty boxes that are out there only this one is nail polish!!
What you do is fill out a beauty quiz and based on the answers they will give you a list of polishes that are tailored to your quiz results. I got "It Girl" which is very much me completely. I love the unique colours and wear anything from dark vampy colours to bright neon colours.
Anyway on to the intro box!
Everything is very nicely packaged which makes it a great gift idea for the nail polish lovers in your life. It also makes it a bit extra special to unwrap yourself because it's like getting a birthday gift every month even though you know what will be in it. It's still a lot of fun!

The polishes come all snugly wrapped in tissue paper.

Based on my survey results these were the colours that were chosen for me in the introductory box.
From L to R Christina, Trina, Kim, and Nail Therapy, and a few hand cream samples which I am passing on to my mom because I never have a use for hand creams and she does.
If you like the looks of this box you can use my referral link here and sign up for yourself. The first box is your introductory box which you can get for $5 and then every month after that if you want to continue with the subscription is $19.99 a month. I think it's an amazing deal considering each polish if I were to purchase individually would cost $14.00!! You also get free shipping and 20% off orders if you become a maven member. You have the option to pause a month if there isn't any colours you want, you can also pass it on to someone else as a gift for a month if you don't want it, or you can cancel anytime.
If you want to try out the monthly maven program use my link:
http://www.julep.com/AP.aspx?ID=520&EID=15549118

Loose Button Luxe Box Lancome Contest

2011-11-21T17:55:00.004-05:00

http://www.facebook.com/loosebutton

Please visit the link above to vote for My Briar Rose. The contest link is on the left below the display picture that says "Lancome Contest".
You may be wondering what is in it for you? Well if I win, not only do I get a limited edition box for myself, but I also get one to giveaway on my blog!! That means that one lucky person would also have a chance to win. You can vote once a day so please cast your vote and maybe you yourself will be the lucky recipient of a limited edition Lancome Luxe Box!

Monthly Subscriptions to Beauty Boxes

2011-11-13T17:33:00.002-05:00

Since reviewing the Luxe Box for October I decided to go on the hunt to see what was available for monthly boxes that Canadians could subscribe to. I found a nail box called Julep Maven. They had offered a $5 introductory box if you are new so I signed up. I am awaiting the intro box right now but I plan to review it once I receive it. It is pricey at 19.99 a month regular price of the monthly boxes, but it might be a nice treat once in awhile since their nail polishes to purchase are 14.99 a piece. You can skip months as well which is the appeal for me. If you go away you can skip getting a box that month, or if you just don't want a box that month you have the option to skip. I like this idea because I don't have to commit to the whole 12 months, which means I can pause the subscription for a few months if I don't want a box. I am hoping this works out because I know I can't afford a box each month so I am planning on getting boxes for special occasions or for those months when I need a cheap pick me up!
I also found a box similar to Luxe called Glymm. I haven't signed up for that one, but I may try it in the next few months just to see how it stands up to Luxe. I didn't think we had so many options for monthly subscriptions! I need to stop researching now though because I will end up broke with all these monthly boxes.
I'm currently on a no spending ban, so it's hard to find these great things and not be able to purchase them long term. It might be a nice idea for a Christmas gift though for the person you don't know what to buy for. I am on this self imposed ban until school is paid for this year. Which means I have about 3 months left of the permanent ban before I can start splurging a little again.

Halloween Nails!

2011-11-01T18:41:00.003-04:00

China Glaze Zombie Zest. Probably the only green I will ever think about wearing. I basically only bought it for the name last year not thinking I would actually like it on. It is a pretty shear swamp green with gold and green reflective micro glitter. I did two coats and should have done three.

Luxe Box Review

2011-10-27T15:58:00.005-04:00

So this arrived in the mail for me on Thursday of last week. I haven't had a chance to test everything yet though because I have been crazy busy with fashion week and school. Anyway for anyone who doesn't know Luxe Box is the Canadian equivalent of a Birch Box. I had been dying to try the Birch Box forever, but living in Canada I couldn't get it so I have been watching my American friends review all kinds of amazing products for around $10 a month.
http://luxebox.loosebutton.com/

I love samples and having very very pale fair skin that is very picky about what goes on it, I practically live off samples until I find something that works for me. I have been burned too many times (literally) by products that were supposed to be for sensitive skin and then ended up leaving rashes or breaking me out.
It is $12 a month to sign up for Luxe Box which is a pretty good deal considering I probably waste double that if not more on full sized products that didn't end up working for me. The samples range in variety from hair care, makeup, skincare, and nail care. If you sign up for a yearly subscription it works out to be $10 a month which is an even better deal.

Opening the box I found these goodies waiting for me!

In my package was:

a coupon for $25 off a purchase of $75 or more at Dealuxe.ca (oh how I want to spend money to get this deal! Resisting the urge to do so though since I don't 'need' anything)
Lise Watier Flash Lift Radiance Vial (full sized priced at $27 for 7 vials, sample I received valued at $3.86 for one vial)
Moroccanoil (full sized valued at $40 for 100ml, sample I received valued at $10 for 25ml)
Pur minerals Mineral Glow (full sized valued at $24 for 12g, sample I received valued at $6.80 for 3.4g)
Olay Professional Pro X (full sized valued at $60 for 15ml, sample I received valued at ?? no size on the tube)
Chloe Eau De Parfume (full sized valued at $90 for 50ml, sample I received valued at $9)

The approx total of value in this package was around $30 which is pretty good considering the boxes to purchase are between $10-$12 depending on which subscription you get.

Now a bit about the products and if I can actually use everything in the box.

The Lise Watier product I'm not 100% sure what it is exactly supposed to do, but it says it's good for erasing signs of fatigue. I wish I had this with me during fashion week! I haven't posted half my pictures because I look exhausted Friday night!! I don't have fine lines or wrinkles so I am not sure if this is a product that will be ok for greasy skin, or if it will be greasy itself. It's worth a try though and I will update this when I do try it.

The Moroccanoil I already know is not for me. It says it is for light and fine hair but it's oil and my hair does not need anymore of that! My hair is naturally very greasy so I will be passing on the oil and giving it to someone who can use it. I'm also not sure if being a red head I can use it or not? It doesn't specify what kind of light coloured hair. This will probably be given to my aunt who has really dry hair and uses oil treatments.

I am excited about trying the Pur Minerals bronzer. My sister bought a starter kit that included the same sized product in a powder and then the bronzer and I have been trying to track down a starter kit for awhile now. I can at least try this out and see how my skin reacts to it since I feel like it's a bit pricey to pay full price and have it not work out for me. I have so many bronzers though that I rarely use in the summer because I'm so pale. I guess I have to start getting into them more.

At first I thought the Olay Pro X would not be something for me since I am young and have no aging signs yet, but it claims to reduce dark circles which I have a lot of that I am tired of covering. I will give this a try and see how well it works. I just hope it isn't greasy like some anti aging products because I have a lot of oil that my skin produces naturally.

Now the last product in here is probably my favourite. The Chloe perfume! Except of course I managed to get it all over my hands when I opened the bottle for the first time. I'm always like that with perfume samples though. I wish they made them in spray bottles or vials instead of the plugs that make a mess. Unless I'm the only one? This perfume smells amazing! I love that this is a mini bottle version of the full size. It's probably too pricey for me to purchase full sized at full price, but I have so many perfumes that this one will last me a long time as it is.

Overall I would probably subscribe to Luxe Box based on what I have seen. I have read other reviews of people receiving full sized China Glaze shatter polish this month, as well as Essie polish full sized. I was kind of disappointed that I didn't get any nail polish because I am a total addict and I am dying to get my hands on other shatter polishes since they are hard to find where I live. Also I have seen some of the past makeup products and would love to get something more like that in the mail each month to try out. I have so many beauty products that I can't justify buying more unless they are sample sized!

What I would like to see from Luxe Box is a more tailored box for specific needs. I haven't seen anything about a questionnaire so I can see myself getting products that I won't use since I see quite a few boxes with anti aging and hair serums that do not fit my skincare needs. I know that's part of getting a box is to try things you normally wouldn't try, but I already have a stock pile of anti aging things from magazines inserts that I just don't know what to do with. I know that Birch Box tries to tailor the boxes to the questionnaires so that would be something I would like to see if Luxe Box was to change anything.
I also wish they accepted paypal for subscriptions. While I do have a credit card it's totally maxed out with school and will be until next summer, so I can't be putting frivolous things on it until then. If they took paypal I would be able to sign up for a subscription without having to worry about my CC being maxed out when they want to take the monthly payment.

*All products were sent to me as a review by Luxe Box*

Halloween!!

2011-10-13T13:26:00.006-04:00

As much as I hate all seasons that aren't summer, I have to say I absolutely love Halloween! After having seen these amazing Wet and Wild polishes being reviewed on other blogs I had to start hunting for them. Of course since I live in a small town we get our stuff months after other major areas so I just spotted the display last week! I grabbed the last two in the store!

I'm currently wearing black magic but can't wait to wear purple potion!

My Nail of the Week

2011-10-01T20:50:00.003-04:00

Essie Can't Film Fest. I'm not normally a fan of pink, actually I hate the colour. I do however love this pink on me. When I bought it I thought it was purple since it leaned more towards purple in the store. When I got it home I was disappointed to find it looked way too pink for my liking in natural light. I am glad that it doesn't look terrible on me and that I am embracing pink for once.

Crest 3D Whitestrips 2 Hour Express

2011-09-20T22:16:00.003-04:00

*Borrowed image because my box showed up in worse for wear shape*

*This product was provided to me free of charge to test by Chick Advisor*

First of all I will start with a bit of background on the product. The box is a years supply of whitening strips. You are only supposed to do one treatment every 3 months. You are supposed to leave them on for 2 hours and then remove and repeat again in three months time.

My initial thoughts on this product. While reading through the little booklet that comes in the box I didn't notice very complex steps. They were pretty vague actually. They have three steps to remove from packaging, place on teeth, and remove after 2 hours. I figured it would be easy enough I just needed to find 2 hours that I wouldn't be hungry or thirsty. That is actually pretty hard for me! You also can't brush your teeth before doing the treatment so doing later at night was out of the question too.
Upon opening the strips and trying to apply them I noticed they were really long for my mouth. I don't know if anyone else had problems with them, but for me I had problems getting the top ones to stay put. They kept sliding because I couldn't wrap the ends under because they were so long they went back to my molars and didn't adhere 100% at the back which made them shift down. Once they were applied I noticed that I had a lot of saliva and I really wasn't sure if I could swallow it or since these strips are peroxide if I had to spit it out. I opted to spit it out and that was when I started having slippage problems with the top strips. I really wish they had more instructions in the booklet. I ended up trying to search the internet for the answer. The taste also leaves a lot to be desired and may not be ideal for anyone with a delicate gag reflex. I got about 20 minutes into treatment and my teeth and gums were hurting so bad I opted to remove the strips. My gums were actually bleeding as soon as I removed the strips. I can't fairly judge how well they whiten since I didn't stick out the full two hours, but for me personally the pain is not worth any amount of teeth whitening.

Pros

One treatment every 3 months
One box is a years worth of treatments
Easy to follow instructions
Large strips that cover well

Cons

Kind of messy if you have to keep repositioning them like I did
Strips were too large for my smaller mouth so they didn't adhere as well as they should have
Bleeding gums after 20min
Very sore gums and teeth after only 20min
Taste is horrible

Overall I would never purchase these again and am not sure if I am going to attempt a full two hour treatment since my gums are still throbbing from the short time they were on my teeth tonight. I think I would rather use whitening toothpaste and mouthwash since I don't have badly stained teeth to begin with.

Late on the Bandwagon

2011-09-08T17:02:00.003-04:00

I know I am way late on the whole crackle polish trend, but it was so unavailable here it took me four months to find it!
Here are two of my favourite looks. One is using Sally Hansen Black Ink over Sephora IM Beauty, and the other is using China Glaze Platinum Pieces over Revlon Lunar.

Nail of the Day

2011-09-08T16:58:00.000-04:00

I was bored yesterday so I did my nails. I used Sephora Violet Amethyst. I love this colour it's such a vampy purple. It has flecks of red in it but you really can't see it unless you look hard in sunlight! It wears horribly though and it's chipping at the tips already and it's only been on for 24 hours :(
The colour is still amazing though! I guess I will have to find another brand that offers the same look but wears much better.

MNY Beauty Guide Coupons

2011-01-13T19:28:00.003-05:00

If you received the magazine a little while ago with expired coupons keep your eyes on your mailbox! The corrected coupons appeared in my mailbox yesterday!! Just in time too because I need a new concealer and there is a $2 off any face product in my batch of coupons!

A quick life update

2011-01-13T19:19:00.002-05:00

I know it's been a very long time since I have last updated my blog. I feel horrible for neglecting it but life has gotten in the way. I am working full time as well as going to school in the evenings and weekends. I never realized how little time that would leave me, but it has taken up a ton of my time lately (which is obvious since my last post was in June), I need to find some inspiration and get back at it.

Glasses USA Review

2010-06-19T19:14:00.003-04:00

This has taken a bit of time to get back to because of life getting in the way and such. I was sent an email in late April from Glasses USA asking if I would be interested in reviewing a pair of glasses. Being as blind as I am, I quickly agreed after making sure they would take Canadian orders. I went through the whole site a few times over and found a pair of glasses that fit my measurements the best. I didn't have much of a selection because my features are so small (particularly the bridge of my nose), but that is nothing new for me. I always have a really hard time finding glasses that fit AND look nice. I decided on the Independence Brown Full Frames found here: http://www.glassesusa.com/full-frames-independence-brown-eyeglasses.html. I waited anxiously for them to arrive wondering if they would fit or even look good on me. Shipping was fairly quick I think it was around 2-4 weeks. I was away for a bit after the initial emails so can't recall exactly how long it took for shipping. When I received them and tried them on they looked amazing! The arms were too wide for my head though, so I had to take them into Sears to have them adjusted. Nothing major though since I normally have to get all of my glasses adjusted when I get them anyway. It took me a few weeks to have it done though because I kept forgetting them at home ( I wear contacts 98% of the time), or they were closed when I could get over. Now they fit perfectly and I have gotten some nice comments on them when I have worn them out! They feel like they are very good quality, and the lenses were made very thin for me. I think that might be why I like them so much. They made the lenses very thin so from the side you don't see how bad my eyesight is! The package that was shipped to me was very neatly put together and you don't have to worry about them getting broken in the mail because they come in a hardshell case well wrapped in a box. They also carry a few designer brands!

Maybelline Eye Studio Survey

2010-05-13T19:10:00.004-04:00

Take this quick survey on the Maybelline Eye Studio collection.

http://s-owpcc-294253.sgizmo.com/i/61848e14596602p77242

For every person that fills out this survey $2 will be donated to The Redwood, a family support shelter that provides assistance for the less fortunate.

Maybelline Eye Studio Look 6

2010-05-02T19:56:00.005-04:00

This is my evening look from yesterday. I used the Color Plush Eyeshadow in Sapphire Siren. This one is by far my favourite palatte in the whole collection! It's very metallic and looks amazing with my eye colour! I got a ton of compliments on it. I applied the highlight colour on my entire brow bone, the greenish colour on the whole lid, the dark blue colour in the outer corner of my eyes and blended towards the centre, and used the black as the eyeliner for my top lash line.

Makeup:
Eyeshadow: Maybelline Color Plush Eyeshadow in Sapphire Siren
Eyeliner: N.Y.C in black
Mascara: L'oreal Double Extend

Maybelline Eye Studio Look 5

2010-04-27T19:20:00.005-04:00

This is from awhile ago but I have been so busy and then was away for the past few weeks so I am just getting the chance to post now. I got this look using the Legendary Lilac. I used the lightest colour as the brow bone highlighter, the second colour as the lid colour, the third colour as the crease shade and the darkest as the outer corner colour.

Makeup:
Eyeshadow: Maybelline Eyestudio Colour Plush quad in
Legendary Lilac
Eyeliner: N.Y.C in black
Mascara: L'oreal double extend

Glasses

2010-04-19T20:23:00.002-04:00

Ok so I am a person who wears eyeglasses or else I can't see at all. I do wear my contacts daily now though because I HATE wearing glasses all the time. I have been wearing them for 12 years now and I absolutely hate having to wear them. I wish my eyes weren't so bad that I could just wear glasses to maybe see distances and not need them for the majority of the time.
Maybe I wouldn't mind them if I didn't have such horrible vision...My normal prescription glasses are soooooo thick unless they are thinned, and even when they are thinned out they are still really thick looking. It was something I have always been self aware of and they always made me feel ugly. It didn't help that I also got really good grades and did well in school so it added to the whole nerd thing that I used to be teased about.
Last year I made the decision to switch from glasses to contacts. Well I never really made the decision the decision was made for me. I did a magazine shoot and couldn't even see the camera so my eyes kept coming across as weird looking on camera because I couldn't focus on anything. The photographer had told me I needed to model instead of what I was doing as a day job so I decided it would help if I had contacts and started wearing them daily.
Lately I have been browsing a few online stores for purchasing glasses. I'm not quite sure yet about buying glasses online just because I have strange features, well not strange but much smaller than most people. I love the look of those plastic framed glasses but so far have yet to find anything in stores here that actually fit my nose. Which I hate because I am in love with them and that whole look!

Maybelline Eye Studio Look 4

2010-04-14T19:59:00.007-04:00

Today I used the Carbon Frost Colour Pearls Marble Eye shadow. I used the marble side for my whole lid then the gray side for the outer corner.
I think so far this one might be my favourite colour for work. I like the smokey eye and the way the marble side of this shadow shows up and actually looks marbled.

Makeup:
Eyeshadow: Maybelline Eyestudio Colour Pearls in Carbon Frost
Eyeliner: N.Y.C in black
Mascara: L'oreal Double Extend

Maybelline Eye Studio Look 4

2010-04-11T16:36:00.005-04:00

This is the fourth look using the Maybelline Eye Studio collection. This look was done by my sister yesterday. She used the Legendary Lilac quad to create the look.

Makeup:
Eyeshadow: Maybelline Eye Studio Colour Plush quad in Legendary Lilac

Maybelline Eye Studio Look 3

2010-04-11T16:18:00.007-04:00

This was my Saturday Eye Studio Look with everything on my eyes from the new collection. The eyeliner I used on my bottom lash line is the very black gel liner. It was very easy to apply and went on really smooth and really nice. It's not at all what I was expecting. I do own gel eyeliner in a different brand and its more of a pain to apply, so I rarely ever use it. I think the very black is a little too dark and harsh for me for everyday, so my sister may get it instead of me. I like more gray shades since I have blue eyes unless I am going out at night and need something more dramatic.
The eyeshadow is the sinful sinnamon which I absolutely love. I didn't think it would look great at first because it is a pinkish red colour. I thought it would make me look like I had pink eye, but it goes on like a very natural colour. It looks better on than in the palatte. I love the sparkle in this one and its not too bright that I can't wear it to work every day.

Makeup:
Eyeliner - Maybelline Lasting Drama gel eyeliner in Very Black
Eyeshadow - Maybelline Colour Pearls in Sinful Sinnamon
Mascara - L'oreal Double Extend

Maybelline Eye Studio Look 2

2010-04-11T16:03:00.008-04:00

This was my look 2 on Thursday! I couldn't get blogger to work for me the past few days so today is catch up day! I was also having issues with my camera and the battery died on me so I don't think the macro worked, hence why the pic is blurry and out of focus. I used the irresistibly ivy eye studio quad and love the colour combo! I wore it to work and felt a bit like a light bright though. I know its listed in the neutrals but that green is anything but neutral. I do like the look just not sure how practical it is for work. I guess I can get away with it though because I am younger, and depending on what I wear it may suit the occasion. I did do a photoshoot after that I used this same eye makeup for and it worked out very well. The only thing I find is the sparkles in this line end up falling underneath my eyes and I have sparkle rimmed eyes, but I am in love with how glittery everything in the kit is.

Makeup:
Eyeliner - N.Y.C in Black
Eyeshadow - Maybelline Eye Studio Colour Plush quad in Irresistibly Ivy
Mascara - L'Oreal Double Extend

Maybelline Eye Studio Look 1

2010-04-07T20:29:00.007-04:00

Today I used the Maybelline Eye Studio Colour Pearls in Khaki Craze. The rest of my eye makeup was my own since I was headed to work and don't have a ton of time to test out the gel liners in the morning. That will be more of a weekend project when I have the time to spend on creating some interesting looks and not something toned down for work. I really like the amount of shimmer in this eyeshadow, as well as its staying power. I still have it on now and it looks as great as when I did it this morning. There is a little bit of creasing, but I have naturally oily skin and all eyeshadow by the end of the day has creased, some moreso than others.I can't wait to try more in the collection!

Makeup:
Eyeliner - N.Y.C in Black
Eyeshadow - Maybelline Eye Studio Colour Pearls in Khaki Craze
Mascara - L'Oreal Double Extend

Matchstick Maybelline Eye Studio Campaign

2010-04-06T18:53:00.004-04:00

Today I received my maybelline eye studio look box from Matchstick!! I am soooo excited and can hardly wait to try out everything in the kit! I have already picked out a few favourites just based on colour alone, and there are a few that aren't bold enough for me but I will keep quiet until I actually try some different looks before saying for sure which are my favourite. I can't wait until the weekend so I can have some fun with this one!!

Physician's Formula NEW Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Mascara Full Price Rebate!

2010-03-10T19:54:00.003-05:00

I was in Shoppers on the weekend and found the new mascara for blue eyes with the full price rebates attached!! They should be in all stores that carry Physician's Formula makeup now so if you have been searching now is the time to head out and grab it!

Physician's Formula NEW Bamboo Compacts with Full Price Rebate!

2010-03-03T17:09:00.003-05:00

I found these in stores a few days ago. I personally think its a great idea. What it is, is an empty bamboo compact that you buy refills for and they magnetically lock in place! The compacts are close to $10 though and they are empty, but right now there is a little sticker on them and it is a full price rebate. I am seriously thinking about going and grabbing one while they have the rebate stickers, since its not likely that I would pay $10 for an empty compact and then $14 for the refill. I wouldn't mind paying the $14 for the refills just not sure how I feel about having to buy the compact AND the refills...I guess that might be why they have the rebates out right now. What are your thoughts on this??

Review Raw Natural Beauty

2010-01-01T19:37:00.005-05:00

I had previously reviewed the two mineral foundations that were included in the 7 piece kit so now here is my update on the rest of the kits contents! Sorry its sooo late after the first post but things have been crazy hectic the last little while!

First lets talk about the mineral glow bronzer. It looks very dark in the jar so I was afraid to test it out on a day where I had to do makeup for work or to go out just in case it looked really fake on me. I chose to try it out on a day that I didn't have any plans to go anywhere and didn't have to go to work that way I could wash it off as soon as I was finished if it looked bad. I do think it is slightly dark for people with very fair complexions like mine...it works ok if you blend it really well but then my face doesn't really match the rest of my skin especially in the winter, so right now I am not sure really if I like it or not. I will probably have to wait and try it again in the summer to see if I can get it to better match my skin if I am slightly tanned because right now it just looks odd that my face looks darker then my hands/neck/arms.

The mineral veil is great it doesn't have a colour to it so that works well for my skin. It has a fairly high SPF in it so I am probably going to save it for the summer as well since I don't exactly need the SPF coverage in the winter and am currently using a mineral veil that doesn't provide as high of an SPF then this one. The one thing I absolutely love about mineral makeup is that it seems to have a sheen to it that reflects light away from skin imperfections and gives me perfect appearing skin which is a huge selling point for me.

The brushes in this kit are great as well. They are high quality and work better for me then the brushes I was using before but I was using a cheapo brush set to begin with so its nice to finally have good quality brushes since they make makeup application easier and it takes less time for makeup application.

You can go to http://www.rawnaturalbeauty.com/link/D8F5C3 if you want to purchase the kit at 50% off! That means its $90 for everything instead of $180!! You can also use the coupon code Discovery50 at checkout and get 50% off your order (no minimum purchase).

Review Raw Natural Beauty Mineral Foundation

2009-10-24T14:45:00.005-04:00

Yesterday I was excited to open the mailbox and find a package from Intelligent Beauty containing my Raw Minerals 7 Piece Discovery Kit. The kit included: two mineral foundations one in Light 1 (picture on the left) and the other in Light 3 (on the right), Mineral Glow Bronzer, Active Veil SPF 18, Foundation Brush, Concealer Brush, and a Retractable Brush. They send you two different shades of foundation so that you can choose which best matches your skin or so you can combine the two so you can make the shade that does match. I already knew upon looking at the two shades that I was the Light 1 but I tried the Light 3 today just to see what it looked like. The light 3 is very orange on me because I am so pale I am for sure the Light 1, so my sister benefits because she has a bit darker skin tone than me and the Light 3 matches her perfectly. The foundation looks great on though. It goes on smooth and a little goes a long way for sure you only need a tiny dab or else you overdo it. I find though that I can't 100% cover my blemishes with just the foundation but it might cover if you just have a few that aren't that red or bad looking. Mine are more like scabs at the moment (I broke out big time after trying a new face wash and it pretty much burned my skin). So it may just be that my skin is too rough and in the final stages of healing for it to cover naturally. I really don't mind that it doesnt cover though because I have a great liquid mineral foundation that covers anything, so it doesnt matter if my foundation can. It does cover the redness around my nose that is a result of broken capilaries (I have had them for as long as I can remember). With the mineral veil I like how matte it is as well, since I have very oily skin it helps a lot and it makes my skin look nice and matte way longer than my normal powder does. I have yet to try the bronzer though but it looks very dark so I am hoping it doesnt look too fake on me, but I will wait and try it a day that I don't have plans that way I can try it and wash it off if it doesnt look good. The kit sells for $180 which I find a little pricey though if you use all of the products its a good deal especially if you don't already own a good quality brush set. I probably wouldn't purchase the kit again after receiving it once unless I was purchasing it as a gift. I usually never wear bronzer since I rarely tend to mess with anything other than concealer and powder unless I am going somewhere special. If you already know what shade you are you can purchase the foundation seperately which sells for $30 which I find reasonable considering Mica Bella foundation is $60 a jar and I dont think you get any more in it then you do with this. If you don't know what your skin is I would recommend the kit since if you do have a skin tone that is between two shades you can mix them together and make a custom shade or just to find out which shade is right for you to order next time. Right now I am thinking about buying the eyeshadow trio its very reasonably priced (3 shadows for $35), but am having a hard time trying to figure out what colour trio to buy. It also looks like the site only accepts US orders because it won't let me choose a province when I try to set up an account. I do hope they change this soon and allow Canadian orders because I would really love to try an eyeshadow trio that makes me very sad, not that I need anymore makeup though!
You can go to http://www.rawnaturalbeauty.com/link/D8F5C3 if you want to purchase the kit at 50% off! That means its $90 for everything instead of $180!! You can also use the coupon code Discovery50 at checkout and get 50% off your order (no minimum purchase).

Review Skin Free Niaouli Scrub and Lite Moisture

2009-09-21T14:30:00.003-04:00

I am sooo sorry this review took so long to make it here!

Awhile ago I was asked if I would like to review some products from Skin Free which is a company that uses 100% natural and non-toxic ingredients in their products. I did a review on the soap awhile ago when I had first received the package so now its time to finish reviewing the rest of the things I received and have been using for the past little while.

I love that these products have no harmful or harsh chemicals in them since I think I have figured out that is what is breaking me out to begin with! Since I have started using natural remedies or natural products I have noticed my skin looks clearer and more healthy and I haven't had much problems with acne since except for the occasional few pimples due to hormones.

First is the Skin Free Niaouli Scrub for Blemish Prone Skin. I love this product! It smells sort of like menthol which I love with a hint of vanilla and it goes on really nice. It is kind of messy but I don't mind since I have used products way more messy than this. You also have to mix it up pretty much every use because its a sugar scrub and all the heavy stuff settles to the bottom. It makes my skin feel really soft and its very gentle even though it is a scrub. A lot of scrubs make my face feel raw after but this one is very nice and gentle. It's great for use every day if you choose to use it every day. I choose to use it every other day just so I don't over do it with my skin. I have noticed that my skin looks brighter after using this scrub and it does a great job at removing the dead skin cells from dried up acne without making the areas red and raw. I love this stuff! It goes a long way if you don't use it every day so its well worth the price.

Second is the Lite Moisture for Blemish Prone Skin. At first I must say I was kind of scared to try this out because I never thought my very oily acne skin needed moisture! I figured it would just break me out even more. I also love this stuff! I have pretty much the whole jar left still though since you don't need to use very much of it, especially if you have oily skin like I do! It does help keep away the dry skin that I usually get when I have to use my harsh acne products. I always thought that drying them out was the best option but have since found out that it was just making my skin work harder and that would cause more breakouts. This product creates a nice balance between dry and oily when I have to use my harsh acne products that dry out my skin. This product is also worth the money you will spend since you don't need to use a lot so it should last you a very long time as well. I also have to add that it doesn't smell either! I have another moisturizer for oily skin and it smells like sunscreen which turns me off of using it because I hate the smell of sunscreen! This doesn't really have any distinct smell that I can tell, a slight vanilla one but its not really strong enough that you notice it once its on your face which makes it even better to use because I don't notice it by the smell all day on my face.

Overall I highly recommend these products if you are looking for all natural alternatives to skincare that really do work. I would post a picture of my awesome amazing skin at the moment, except it doesn't look all that great with the black eye and all the bruising from the surgery! Plus I have been neglecting my skincare routine since Thursday because its very painful to wash my face where all the swelling and bruising is, but trust me my skin hasn't looked this good in at least almost three years!

For more information or to purchase the products you can go here: http://www.skinfree.net/

Update***

2009-09-21T14:25:00.002-04:00

So since I had kind of disappeared for awhile I think an update is in order! I haven't had much time to be around lately with work and modeling etc. I also just had all of my wisdom teeth removed and that made me want to do nothing but play games online since I really couldn't think straight haha. I am healing nicely though and almost all the swelling is going down, though I have a black eye and a bit of yellow/green bruising on the side that I have been sleeping but its all good for now. I didn't and still don't have much pain except for the side where they had to take a part of the bone but I guess that is normal since that side experienced the most trauma.

I am back though now and am on my way to write a review for a company that has been waiting a very long time and I apologize for that! I have been using the product just couldn't get the amount of time in to write a thoughtful review yet but since today is my last day off for recovery I figured I would make use of my quiet afternoon at home and get this review done.

Review Maybelline Shine Seduction Lip Gloss

2009-08-25T20:45:00.003-04:00

This lip gloss has won the best beauty award in 2007, but I honestly can't see why. I like the colours available and its nice when you first apply it. It goes on super smooth and nice. It also doesn't glob or end up in the corner of your mouth. I also love the shine and sparkle of it too. The only problem I have is that it doesn't last very long. I have to keep reapplying every half hour because its completely gone from my lips. I don't lick my lips or eat or anything like that and it just seems to disappear, which is disappointing because I love everything about it except it has no staying power. This is the first lip gloss that I have ever went through this fast! It's actually quite sad. I think it retails for about $8 and I doubt I would spend that much money on it. I will just try to compare the colour I have to another brand to try.

Review Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Milk

2009-08-17T20:59:00.005-04:00

I started using this a few weeks ago when I ran out of other face washes to use. I'm not really sure about this stuff at the moment. It has its ups and downs. I am thinking at this point more downs than ups but am finishing off the rest of the bottle since it was just a sample sized bottle or one of those gift with purchase trial sizes. I find it really really runny, well that was expected since it said it was cleansing milk but I really don't like that its so runny and milky in consistency. It makes it really hard to apply on your face without making a mess or wasting a lot of it down the sink. This stuff also burns! At least it did to my skin it started out as a nice tingle then started burning after a few seconds as I was applying more to the rest of my face. I couldn't wash it off quick enough. Not sure if I am allergic to something in it or if thats what it does to everyone, or if I just have really sensitive skin, but I didn't like that feeling. The only positive I can think of is that I haven't broken out or anything yet as a result of using the Clinique Cleansing Milk so it does get some praise for not breaking me out when most other products do.

Review Covergirl Lash Blast Mascara

2009-08-17T20:56:00.003-04:00

I have been using this mascara now for quite awhile after my whole episode with the Maybelline brand. I like this mascara way better then the Maybelline mascara. At least this stuff comes off with a bit of soap and water and no rubbing required so no sore eyes. It also doesn't smudge or run or anything which is great for the really warm weather we are currently getting. I especially love that its so easy to take off at the end of the day so that I don't end up with sore eyes again like with the Maybelline horror story I talked about earlier this year. The only complaint I really have is that the wand is really awkward to use at first. Now I am used to it so it isn't as difficult but I still find it harder to use compared to others I have used in the past. The wand is pretty big so I have to go a bit slower to avoid getting mascara on places other than my eyelashes, and I find it hard to do the left eye mainly because I am right handed and the wand is awkwardly shaped. Also the tube that the mascara is in won't stand up straight its pretty top heavy so it always falls over when I set it on the sink to do my mascara which is kind of annoying since it falls over and rolls off the sink. It needs to have a thicker base so that it sits on a surface without falling over. The actual brush for the mascara is pretty big as well and it makes it a bit more difficult I find to get it on without making a mess. I am used to smaller more precise brushes so it did take a long time to get used to, and I am not sure if I am even 100% used to it now. Overall though I do like this mascara I just wish it had a bit better packaging so that it was easier to handle and apply and then I would be totally in love with it.

Review Perfect 10 Hair Colour

2009-08-02T20:14:00.005-04:00

Like I mentioned awhile ago I puchased the perfect 10 hair colour with bonus pantene expressions shampoo. I dyed my hair last Sunday and it turned out amazing perfect colour everything. BUT now its a week later and there is barely any colour left in my hair. :( I don't really know if its just because I washed my hair too soon after dying it or if its because of the red colour, or maybe my hair just isn't taking hair dye, all I know is that my hair is now a light orange/brown colour and almost back to where I started a week ago. Also every time I wash my hair dye comes out on the hair towel, its been like this all week. It is most likely washing out not fading out so I have no idea why that is happening especially a week later. This is really depressing because I loved the colour sooo much and it didn't even last a week. Plus I have been using the colour treated pantene red expression stuff as well so the colour should be keeping. I think it might just be my hair because when I was in Toronto the salon colour did the exact same thing. I really have no idea what to do other than letting it grow out to my natural colour again. This is really depressing though. I do have another box left so what I will do is dye it on a Thursday night and not wash my hair for a day or two well all weekend leave it just to see if that makes a difference. Since I don't think I waited long enough before washing my hair after dying because I had to work and couldn't not wash my hair or it would look really bad for work. So it didn't get the full 48 hours you are supposed to wait before washing your hair after dying it. Not too sure that will make much of a difference but guess I will see what happens in a month or two when I notice roots. If that doesn't work then maybe grow it out and not waste the money on something that is going to wash out after a week. I picked up two more boxes after doing my hair Sunday but will be returning one of them this weekend just in case the next time it washes out the same don't want to waste money on something that isn't going to stay longer than a week.

Rumour? Physician's Formula Makeup

2009-07-29T21:26:00.002-04:00

Rumour has it that Shoppers Drug Mart has a Physician's Formula Eyeshadow Shimmers with Bonus Mascara on for 10.49 (save 40%). If you are like me and still have the $3 off coupons for Physicians Formula then you can snag it for 7.49 which is a very great bargain for this brand. I plan on going Saturday to see if they have it at our Shoppers and plan to pick up one (or two) depending on what is available.

My Awesome Find Nice and Easy Perfect Ten with Bonus Pantene Expressions Shampoo!

2009-07-29T21:18:00.003-04:00

On the weekend at Walmart I found kits of Perfect 10 hair colour with bonus Pantene Expressions shampoo so I picked one up because I was on the hunt for a hair dye similar to what they did my hair when I was in Toronto for the photoshoot. The price was posted at 13.59 which is the price of just the box of hair dye. So I was thinking it was a great bargain since you were getting the shampoo (value 7.49) free. When I got to the check outs in scanned in at $10!!! So I got the shampoo free AND saved 3.59 on the hair colour! Even better deal! I went back on Monday and grabbed a couple more of the Light Auburn Perfect 10 and bonus Red Expressions shampoo because I love this colour on me! They do have select shades though so you are kind of out of luck if you don't use either Light Auburn, Dark blonde (I think it was dark blonde but I might be wrong), Light Brown or Med Brown. Also there are coupons out there for $3 off Nice and Easy as well if they will let you use them on the bonus package which they should so you could get it for $7.

Review Skin Free Extra Moisturizing Soap and Shampoo

2009-07-20T18:39:00.003-04:00

Ok so I received this as well as a few other products from this company awhile ago but so far have only used the soap, since I am still testing out the other acne products for a little bit. I have been using this soap since I received it on the third and it doesn't even look like I have really used it at all. It seems to last a long time because right now it looks basically brand new. At first I wasn't sure if I should try the soap because I thought it might be too moisturizing for me since its supposed to clear up eczema so I was going to pass it on to my mom who has very dry skin to use. I decided to give it a try anyway and if it wasn't for me then I was going to pass it on to someone here that could use it. I actually really like this soap. I was kind of afraid to use it when I got it because its supposed to be extra moisturizing and my skin does not need the extra moisture! I have such oily skin usually that I can't use anything that even has the word moisture in it. I do however have sensitive skin and certain things seem to break me out, so I decided to go ahead and try this soap anyway. It leaves my skin soft and not waxy or oily even though it says its extra moisturizing. It leaves a nice clean feel without residue and no weird filmy feeling. It has also helped a bit with my chest acne. Maybe I was just allergic to something in the soap I was using before. The soap is free from chemicals, colorants, fragrance etc, so it would be pretty hard to pinpoint which one breaks me out with regular soap. I haven't used it as a shampoo yet though, mainly because I forgot that it could be used as a shampoo. Am not 100% sure about using it as a shampoo though it does lather well I am kind of stuck on one brand of shampoo that I know makes my hair nice, though I might try it some weekend when I have a day off that way if it doesn't work out then no big deal no one will see it anyway.
Also if you want to check out the site you can do so here: http://skinfree.net/

Update Clear Remedy Acne Treatment

2009-07-20T18:24:00.003-04:00

Ok so my last post on this was the 9th so its time for another update I believe. So far so good with the acne. My whole face is actually pretty clear. I would say about 98% of my face is clear with no acne. My chin area still has a bit and I do have one on my forehead but it sure beats the full out forehead and chin acne that I used to have! Plus this time of the month is the worst usually for acne so I am glad that I haven't had the full breakout that I normally get around that time of the month. Though I do think that is the contributing factor in the bit of acne I have right now because my face was almost 100% clear the last time I updated. I have stopped using the hydrating lotion though because I found it made my skin too oily and I found I had to powder more often and blot my forehead a lot. So I stopped using it and probably won't unless I find the other treatments are starting to dry my skin out then I will start. I also rarely use the spot treatment since I haven't had anything come up that bad lately that I need to take care of. The cleanser and acne treatment lotion seem to be working great on their own so if I can eliminate a few steps in the morning that's even better since I don't have a ton of time to get ready anyway.

Also use the Coupon code: GETCLEAR30 and save 30% off and free ground shipping! http://www.iqderma.com/link/D65180

Avon Mineral Makeup Deal!

2009-07-13T19:41:00.003-04:00

Just wanted to let everyone know that if you have an avon rep in your area to get a book and check it out. They are offering a try me special price on all their mineral makeup. The eyeliner, eyeshadow and lipstick are going for $3.99 regular $6.99 and I think the mineral foundation is going for $6.99 not sure the regular price, but still an awesome deal. Regular price isn't even that bad of a deal considering what I paid for all of my mineral makeup that I currently own. I am trying to not buy any but I'm not sure how long the will power will last because I really want a certain shade of the eyeshadow and I want the blue mineral eyeliner.

Review Clear Remedy Acne Products

2009-07-09T20:19:00.005-04:00

I was supposed to be posting weekly updates but I realize its been more like two! I have been so busy with work and trying to get my laptop and wireless up and running in the short amount of spare time I do have now that I just haven't had time till now. The laptop still isn't functional I had to exchange the first because the touch pad mouse didn't work and now this one I have to wait till we get a wireless company to come out and see how much it will cost to get both computers set up with wireless.

Ok so on to the review...I have been using all four steps of the Clear Remedy system for close to two weeks now and I must say that I have noticed an improvement in my skin! I didn't see results in three days like they claim, but my skin was pretty bad so I really wasn't expecting a fast fix anyway. After about a week I started noticing the difference. My existing pimples have started to dry up and disappear and I haven't seen any new breakouts form since I have started using the system. I also notice that I don't get the painful bumps under my skin either. Well I haven't since using this treatment, and I used to get them quite frequently. I also notice that the few pinkish/gray scars I had on my forehead from those painful cystic pimples have faded some, that may just be my imagination but I really do think they aren't as noticeable. I used to have to cover them with cover up like I did my pimples and now just pressed powder takes care of covering them. My skin feels smooth no bumps under the skin and for the first time in a few years I can actually wear very little foundation and cover up which I am liking especially for summer. It does take me a bit longer to get ready in the morning because of all the steps but it is very worth the extra 5 minutes to use all four steps before doing makeup.
I have to add that a little goes a long way with these products so you don't have to use a ton, especially with the acne treatment lotion, hydrating lotion and acne spot treatment lotion. I have to be especially careful with the hydrating lotion since I have naturally very oily skin. I don't need much hydrating even after using all of the drying products. I would also advise that if you have dryish skin I would use the acne spot treatment VERY sparingly or you will probably start peeling like a sunburn if you don't use enough of the hydrating lotion. The company said they sent me enough to last two months but I think it will last longer. The cleanser I think will probably last the couple months but the rest of the products will last me longer because I only use them on the areas that I need them (forehead and chin), and you don't need to use a lot so I think they all may last much longer then I had first thought.
Now the part that makes me die a little inside. Each box that the products came in has the retail price on them. The Purifying Cleanser is $30, the Hydrating Lotion is $40, the Acne Treatment Lotion is $65 and the Acne Spot Treatment is $30. Now I don't know about anyone else I just don't have the budget to spend much on myself right now with plans for school and buying a car etc. Which is where most of my money will be going this year. I have figured out a way to cut the cost a little bit though. I probably wouldn't purchase the Hydrating Lotion which eliminates $40, just because I have oily skin and I really don't need to moisturize a whole ton. Depending on how long the products last it may not work out to be that much a month when I break down the cost that way. I try to look at the cost per month vs. the whole cost at once. So if they last me four months instead of two then that is only $33.75 a month on three products that do the job. Plus when you factor in all the products I have sitting in the bathroom that I bought that didn't work, or made the problem worse I am probably saving money by just spending the money on what does work.

Pros so far:

Noticed a difference in my skin after about a week of use
No new breakouts since using Clear Remedy
Existing pimples are disappearing
Scarring isn't as bad as what I remember it being
Skin feels soft and smooth for the first time in awhile
A little product goes a long way and will probably last longer than two months

Cons

Pricey if you don't have the money in your budget
Not sure I really need the hydrating lotion since I have oily skin

Coupon code: use GETCLEAR30 and save 30% off and free ground shipping! http://www.iqderma.com/link/D65180

Review The Body Shop Raspberry Body Butter

2009-07-04T17:54:00.006-04:00

Ok so I was suckered into buying this stuff a few months ago when it was out because it was a limited edition product and wouldn't be around for long. Plus I loved the smell but I love most of the scents that they have at The Body Shop. I usually wouldn't spend $25 on something for myself especially not when its just a jar of body butter. I guess I must have been in a spending mood, and besides it was bought with Christmas money so free to me. I have to say its well worth the money I spent! I love the smell of it which is what really got me to seriously consider buying it, even though I had a ton of similar products at home. The smell doesn't fade at all and it lasts all day until you shower it off. Not like a few other body butters I have bought that lost their smell a few hours after applying. It goes on really nice and doesn't leave any after greasy feel at all. Also a little goes a long way especially since I don't have dry skin. Instead its the opposite very very oily skin so I was worried about this body butter. It leaves my skin nice and soft and doesn't break me out. Every time I open the jar it makes me want raspberries! I love it so much that I actually went out and found matching deoderant to wear haha. This is my all summer scent I have decided since I can just use the body butter and nothing else and can enjoy the lasting scent. I have other sets where I have to apply the body butter, then use the body spray as well to get a decent scent, and then it fades really quickly. Then I am left back at square one and would have to carry everything with me to reapply if I wanted the scent all day.

Pros

smells amazing! Good enough to eat actually though I wouldnt recommend it!
large jar will last a long time since a little goes a long way
leaves skin soft
doesn't leave a greasy after feel
is a great summer scent

Cons

pricey
large jar might go bad before I use it all since there are no additives to keep it for a long period of time

Overall I would give this product a 9/10!

My Briar Rose is Ranked 2!!!

2009-07-04T17:35:00.002-04:00

I just checked and we have a page rank of 2!!! How awesome is that! Thanks to everyone that checks this place out regularly! I promise to start posting more often once we either get our phone/internet issues figured out or I get my laptop for school. In the meantime I will try to update as much as possible especially with the two product tests I have going on at the moment. Work is also getting in the way of me having a ton of spare time too, but it is a job that I am loving especially since part of it has to do with skincare/makeup!

Having Some Serious Internet/Phone Issues

2009-07-03T21:48:00.002-04:00

Our phone and internet have been acting weird the last few weeks and now its getting worse. Every half hour or so we lose the dial tone on our phone and we lose our internet connection. So I have to keep calling our home phone with my cell to get the dial tone back to connect to the internet just to have it do the same thing over again. It's very frustrating! Bell is coming out tomorrow though so hopefully they actually fix it this time or I will not be impressed. Tonight it hasn't disconnected me at all but I have to reload pages 5 or 6 times before they load because I keep getting that our IP is unable to resolve addresses or something like that and msn doesn't work as a result. So if I'm not around and posting in the next few days please send a search party!

Another Surprise In The Mail!

2009-07-03T21:13:00.008-04:00

I was at work yesterday morning again in the post office when yet another big box showed up for me! The products that were in the box were also packaged really well but with packing peanuts. At first I had no idea what I was getting because in my giant mess of things that is life at the moment I had totally forgotten about another product to test and review on the blog! I couldn't wait to tear into the box. It was a pretty big box for the three things in it but at least they were very well protected which I would rather have then leaking broken products even if it means going to the post office to pick up parcels (though now I don't have to since I work there!).

Ok so a little about the products that I received. These products are by Skin Free. They are an American based company but are expanding into Canada with the help of distributors. Which is great because that was my first question when I replied to their email was that I was in Canada and did they ship here. They sell products that are free from fragrance, preservatives, colourants and unnecessary parabens. I am super excited to try this stuff out because I am usually allergic to everything and with this stuff being all natural without anything harmful added hopefully it will be near impossible to break out. They sent me an Extra Moisturizing Soap and Shampoo Bar that is supposed to be great for people with allergies, dermatitis, dry skin or very sensitive skin. They also sent me Niaoui Scrub for Blemish Prone Skin and Lite Moisture for Blemish Prone Skin which have organic Niaouli oil to sooth skin and help your skin retain moisture to balance out your skin.

I have already thrown the bar of soap in the shower and used it last night. It came just in time because I was out of soap! I will use it for at least a week though before I review it. In the meantime you can check out their site here.

I Need To Know!

2009-06-30T21:23:00.006-04:00

What beauty products could you not live without? If you were told tomorrow that you could only keep three items from your beauty stash what would you choose to keep?

This is just a random post just because I'm curious what other people would choose as their must have items. Plus I am looking for brands or products to look at for myself since I need to clean out my makeup bags big time. I am pretty sure I have makeup in there from when I was 13 or 14! I found an electric blue hooker looking eyeshadow about a month ago that I had forgotten about, so I used it just to see what it looked like and I have no idea what I was thinking when I bought it! It was badly blue and bright not at all subtle. Better yet what the heck was my mom thinking when she actually allowed me to buy it when I was 13 haha.

I honestly have no idea what three I would really want to keep because I would want to keep all of it, I am such a makeup addict! I guess I would need my maybelline mineral concealer because of my skin unless it cleared up then I wouldn't care if I put anything on my face to cover up. I would need my maybelline mineral powder since I have seriously oily skin that is horrible even when I do powder it. I also think I would need eyeshadow. Though its tough between eyeshadow and lip gloss. I think I would have to stick with my Marcelle eyeshadow quad though that way I could use the darkest colour as a liner (hehe thats how I get around that!).

P&G Brandsampler Program Open Again!

2009-06-30T21:17:00.002-04:00

The next batch of P&G samples are available to order again! Go here to request your samples, but hurry samples will go fast! They have I think 8 products being offered this time around. There is a pantene shampoo for coloured hair, pantene shampoo for damaged hair, deoderant, tampons, pads, razor and I can't remember what else but I was offered 6 of the 8 products offered!

Maybelline Pulse Perfection Mascara $5 Coupons

2009-06-30T20:56:00.004-04:00

This mascara retails for around $18.99 but if you go here you can score 3 $5 off coupons to use on your next purchase of the new pulse perfection mascara!

I Got An Awesome Surprise In The Mail Today!

2009-06-26T21:21:00.006-04:00

Well I just recently got a job at the local post office well part time post office, other part doing a makeup/skincare line, but am in training so full time at the post office for now. Imagine my surprise when I see a fairly large box with my name on it! I was excited but had to wait till I started putting packages into the system before I could see who it was from. Right away I knew it was my Clear Remedy products to test when I saw that it came from Intelligant Beauty. I have to say that when I got home and could open it I was so surprised to see that it was actually packaged really really well so that it wouldn't get damaged! It's a good thing they used a larger box and packed it full of what I call grass haha (no it wasn't actually grass but I made a huge mess with it ripping into the package), the one whole side of the box was all squished in acordian style. Lovely, thank you postal services. Everything in the box was fine though because of all the extra precautions taken to package it well.
In the package was a letter on top thanking me for trying and reviewing the product which I thought was really nice that it was personalized and signed by someone and they let me be in the know about a few upcoming campaigns they are going to be doing which I hope I can review as well because they sound really awesome! Next after I got out the first layer of paper grass there was a booklet that says "Clear Skin Starts Here" and it is a guide to clear healthy skin which is a nice bonus. It tells you a bit about acne and who suffers from it, as well as what acne is. They also have some fact and fiction about acne which I found interesting. So now I can prove to my mom that chocolate doesn't cause acne. There are also tips to prevent acne and near the back it shows you in what order to use the acne system, and what each product does. Next were the products yay my favourite part. I received the purifying cleanser, hydrating lotion, acne treatment lotion, and acne spot treatment lotion. The boxes also say the products are dermatologist and sensitivity tested, hypoallergenic, colour and dye free, and paraben free. Added plus since I was hoping for something more on the natural side instead of what is usually out there for acne treatment.
I can't wait to try these out! Something I will be doing starting tomorrow and will update on how well it works in the next week or so. I received enough product for 60 days of use so hopefully this will take care of some of the issues I am having with my skin.

I almost forgot enter the code GETCLEAR30 at checkout on the Clear Remedy site and receive 30% off AND free ground shipping!
You can also follow Clear Remedy on Twitter for exciting articles, promotional codes, and interesting facts.

I'm Even More Famous Than I Thought!

2009-06-26T21:16:00.003-04:00

Imagine my surprise when I opened up an email from P&G (Proctor and Gamble) to see my face in the email! I guess we are being featured in the P&G newsletter because they are offering a free product coupon for the new herbal essences hydralicious shampoo!
Go here to see me in the newsletter and to sign up for your coupon for free shampoo!

Too Faced Makeup!

2009-06-22T20:35:00.003-04:00

I recieved my awesome package last Monday from Too Faced from the Gwen Stephani Blog Contest I won. I so love the packaging of everything they sent me and the colours look amazing. I can't wait to try it all out. Everything seems so luxurious and it is cause it is pretty pricey stuff compared to what I usually pay. I am hoping it doesn't disappoint because the packaging = love. I just had to share the amazingly awesome slogan they have to let people know they don't test on animals. "We test on celebrities not animals" Any product that uses that has to be worthy of my business! Maybe no one else will see why I like that so much haha I just find it amusing.

Got A Full Time Job!

2009-06-22T19:44:00.003-04:00

So I got a full time job last week! Wednesday to be exact. So I basically work from 9-4 daily for 5 or 6 days a week! It makes it kind of difficult to steal the computer when there are 3 other people to fight off when I get home. I will try to be around and update the blog as much as possible though, and I already have a few commitments to do reviews for companies so those will be done as promised as soon as I recieve the products. So nothing will change in that aspect just maybe less time to post deals, contests and my personal reviews of products that I purchase in stores.

We are also having major phone/internet issues at the moment that Bell came out and looked at, thought they fixed but didn't. Some days we just can't get connected to the internet and have no dial tone on our phone so hopefully that will be fixed up soon enough so that I don't have to worry about that getting in the way of the spare time I do have to be on the computer.
I am hoping to eventually buy a laptop in the very near future since I want to take a business course at the College here in the fall. The course requires my own computer and a higher speed connection because its all done online.

Also some blog updates that are exciting: I am waiting on the product test from Clear Remedy that is basically all set up just have to wait for the products to come in then test them out. I was also contacted by another company about a possible product test. I just have to set that up I guess since I haven't really looked into it a lot. I wasn't sure if the company dealt with Canadian customers but they emailed me last night and said they do so now I just have to get back to them. I also just got my first affiliate which is kind of exciting and I need to set that up tonight. It's been a good week so far for me everything seems to be happening at once but I think I can handle it. :)

Clear Remedy Acne Treatment

2009-06-17T18:45:00.005-04:00

The other day I received an email from Intelligent Beauty. They asked me if I was interested in testing out a 60 day supply of Clear Remedy Acne Treatment and writing a review. Of course I agreed! I have been struggling with acne for the last two years (ever since I turned 18). Almost everything I have tried has failed to impress me so far. The only exception being tea tree oil which I currently use and it helps a bit but I still get acne outbreaks more than I would like. When I receive the product I will be doing weekly updates on my skin and if its improving and any other details that need to be noted, and maybe if I am brave enough perhaps a before and after picture?!

So first some basics about the Clear Remedy Line:

Clear Remedy attacks and fights acne at the source and is clinically proven to heal existing blemishes and to help
prevent future breakouts.

Clear Remedy is effective as result of a 3-step system, which delivers a propriety combination of 13 functional
ingredients to the skin.

Step 1:

Unclog Pores with the Purifying Cleanser that contains Multifruit BSC which helps exfoliate and clear away dead cells, surface oils, debris and other pore cloggers.

Step 2:

Kill Bacteria with the Acne Treatment Lotion that provides oxygenating agents that prevents acne bacteria to grow.

Step 3:

Hydrate & Clarify with the Hydrating Lotion that delivers an Advanced Moisture Complex to boost skin's hydration level.

For more info visit: iQ Clear Remedy

Here is what they offer in terms of the Clear Remedy Line and prices (which are pretty reasonable):

Purifying Cleanser - $35
Acne Treatment Lotion - $65
Hydrating Lotion - $40
Acne Spot Treatment - $30
Try Me Kit - $30
Nutritional Supplements - $45

I would probably recommend the try me kit first if you want to test out the products before committing to the full size before you know if it works.

Now here is what I really love!

100%

saw a reduction in breakouts

100%

reported a reduction in blackheads & pimples

91%

reported clear skin with no active acne

87%

saw clearer skin in just 3 days - and 100% saw results within a week

Those 4 stats alone make me sooo excited about trying this product out and I can't wait to receive it!

Now the best part for my readers, if you are interested in purchasing the Clear Remedy 3 Step System use the code GETCLEAR30 to get 30% off and Free Ground Shipping!

*offer good for U.S residents only. If you are a Canadian resident and are interested in the offer let me know and I can forward your request on to the company and they will set you up with the offer!

Dev's Favourite Giveaways Blog Mixology Makeup Giveaway

2009-06-16T16:44:00.001-04:00

Dev's Favourite Giveaways Blog is giving one lucky person the chance to win a Mixology Eye liner kit in Bronze & Iris and an eyeliner brush. To enter visit the blog here and get your entries in for a chance to win!

Review Schick Intuition Razor

2009-06-14T15:51:00.003-04:00

I recently got to try these free as part of a promotion they held, if someone gave you a pin code you could enter it and get up to 6 free razors for you and your friends. I am glad that I did get to try these razors free because they are expensive plus I don't think they are that great. The are very convenient though as the razor is all you need. No shaving cream or gel and virtually no mess. I like the built in moisturizing soap I guess you would call it that is around the razor. They are great if you are in a hurry and just need to quickly go over your legs before getting dressed. I don't really recommend them though for normal shaving since if your hair is anything longer then stubble it tends to be hit or miss and I find I have to go over my legs again with my other disposable razor that I use for under my arms. The Schick razor is also bulky and awkward to use on anything other then your legs so you will need a seperate razor for other areas. The soap also wears down unevenly mine tends to wear off the bottom first and the top seems to be the only part left, but you still have to throw it out cause if you use it that way you get intense razor burn. The razor is only good for about 4 or 5 shaves since the strip wears away that fast unless you use them with shaving cream/gel after the strip wears away but that kind of defies the purpose of using this razor. The razor does leave my legs really soft though which I like, and for me its hit or miss whether it gives me razor burn or not. If my leg hair is just stubble then I seem to be fine and get by with just using this razor without razor burn, but if its a bit longer hair then it seems to miss spots and get clogged and I have to press harder and I do get razor burn.
My sister loves these razors and she doesn't seem to complain about razor burn like I do, so I am guessing my legs must be sensitive like the rest of my body so I have to be picky about what I use on them. I probably won't be buying the refills for these when I am finished with them just because they are too expensive for how they work. I much prefer a disposable razor and shaving gel.

Pros

convenient if you are in a hurry
soap strips condition legs and leave them soft

Cons

refills are expensive
awkward to use on areas other then legs
need to have a backup razor for spots this razor misses and for other areas of your body
soap wears down unevenly on the strips
only get about 4 or 5 uses out of the razor before the strip wears down
hits and misses spots of hair
gives me razor burn most of the time

Overall I would give this product a 3/10!

Forever and Always Blog Mineral Basics Giveaway

2009-06-10T13:56:00.000-04:00

The Forever and Always Blog is giving one lucky person the chance to win a Easy Eye Color Mineral Makeup Kit of their choice! Go here to enter this awesome giveaway.

Mommy Goggles Blog Mary Kay Giveaway

2009-06-08T16:51:00.000-04:00

Mommy Goggles is giving 3 lucky people the chance to win A mini version of the Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover along with a mini Eye Quad (four great shades of Mary Kay Mineral Eye Color).
Go here to enter the contest!

Mom of 2 Boys, Wife of 1 Proactiv Giveaway

2009-06-07T17:55:00.002-04:00

The mom of 2 Boys, Wife of 1 blog is giving 5 readers the chance to win a proactiv 3 step system! All you have to do to enter is answer three easy questions.
Go here to enter the giveaway

Review Maybelline Greatlash Mascara

2009-06-07T15:47:00.005-04:00

I finally opened up this mascara yesterday after having it for a few months...I kept it sealed in the packaging though so it kept. It was a buy one get one free deal so my mom bought one and gave me the free one. I usually never wear mascara because I used to only wear glasses and when I would wear mascara my eyelashes would hit my glasses and it was annoying. I finally have contacts though and now wear them when I go out so I can start wearing mascara!
I really don't know the price of the mascara since I didn't buy it but I think it is somewhere around $3 a tube, which is a great price. The site says its contact wearer safe so perfect for me and it is hypoallergenic.
I'm unsure about this mascara right now. I have mixed feelings about it. Some qualities of it I like and some I hate. My first impressions are that it goes on well, it doesn't clump at all and I didn't have to comb through my lashes a ton of times to get it to look nice. It also didn't feel like I was wearing mascara it felt natural enough and my eyelashes weren't overly stiff. The brush was a nice size as well and made it easier to apply. It dries very fast as well which is a plus for me because I don't like the ones that take forever to dry or feel sticky. I didn't like that my eyelashes stuck straight out and no amount of curling them could make them do anything other than stick straight out. It's not overly dark or anything either. I don't like the natural look of it, if I wanted a natural look I wouldn't use mascara since my lashes are already thick and dark.
When I had to take my contacts out last night the mascara didn't come off with my contacts so that was a great plus since it stayed on my lashes and didn't end up on my contacts. It took forever to actually wash it off my lashes though, that was a huge con. This stuff is waterproof and then some. I think I may actually still have some on my lashes because I gave up after about 15min. I tried makeup remover pads and it took some of it off but I noticed after not all of it, so then I tried soap and water and that took a bit more off but still not sure all of it came off, at that point my eyes were sore from rubbing them so I stopped trying to take it off. The website for maybelline says to use their makeup remover to take it off but that is just a marketing tactic, my mom said to use baby oil because that is what she uses and it takes it off really well. I hate baby oil on my eyes though it makes my eyes blurry and greasy feeling and I hate that.

Pros

applys well
doesn't clump
lightweight doesn't feel heavy
brush is nice
quick drying
doesn't come off when I take my contacts out
inexpensive

Cons

did nothing special for my lashes
lashes stuck straight out and didn't curl at all no matter what
not very dark looks very subtle you can hardly notice it
had a hard time removing it at the end of the day tried makeup remover and soap and water and nothing seemed to take it off 100%

Overall I would give this product a 2/10.

I wasn't overly wowed but it works average, would I buy it? Probably not I prefer my mascara to show up a bit more when I use it. I also like something that helps curl my lashes and comes off a bit easier.

Edited to add: Yesterday was day two of wearing this mascara and I officially hate it. Last night I spent so long trying to get the mascara off that I now have an open sore on the corner of my eye that is so very painful. :( I think I am finished with using this mascara and will switch to the covergirl stuff I have that says it comes off with soap and water. Oh and I did use baby oil and it still didn't come off...I am pretty sure I still have 75% of the mascara still on my lashes.

Woohoo Pics!!!

2009-06-03T16:10:00.001-04:00

I have finally gotten enough time to go through all my reviews and add pictures to liven up the blog a little! I have been planning on doing that forever just never had enough time but now they are up and I think it looks way better then before now you can see what I am reviewing.

Review Conair Ultra Slim Ceramic Hair Straightener

2009-06-03T15:01:00.003-04:00

I bought this about a month ago when it was on sale at walmart for $18. I didn't want to spend a ton of money on a hair straightener since the one I did own cost $10 and it was a Revlon travel sized straightener which worked ok but it didn't have any different heat settings and took 10minutes to heat up which was frustrating, plus since it didn't have any heat settings sometimes it would get so hot I would get steam burn from it! I bought the Conair brand because it was the cheapest option even with the regular price (about $22) and I knew I was only going to use it occasionally since I am just too lazy to straighten all my hair (I have a lot of hair and it takes FOREVER). Also the Conair straightener has only 3/4 inch plates vs my Revlon one which was 2 inches and hard to get close to my hair line. Also it was hard to handle sometimes since it didn't even have a handle you had to hold onto the parts close to the plates, hence how I always ended up with steam burn! I usually only straighten my bangs since they are about cheekbone length normally or a little longer and they dry funny and all curly, also sometimes my shortest layers go weird if I go to bed with my hair wet so I need to straighten them in the morning.

I have to say I really love this straightener! It heats up in 30 seconds (I think it said 60 on the box but its definitely faster then that!) and has a light to indicate when its hot. It has 25 different heat settings (0 being for fine hair 25 for coarse thick hair). I usually leave it on around 5-10 because that seems to be hot enough for my hair, well the parts that I do. If I was doing my entire head I would probably set it at about 15 because I have really thick hair and it would take less time to do the hotter its set. It also leaves a shiny finish with no fly aways. The handle on it is also amazing since its curved and feels great in your hand. The cord is nice and long as well which is great for me because I am tall and sometimes can't do my hair in the bathroom so have to settle for my bedroom and I don't have a plug in that is really close to a mirror. It's probably not as great as a more expensive model but it gets the job done and works good enough for me to not have any complaints, though I haven't attempted to do all my hair yet.

Pros

Inexpensive
different heat settings for different hair types
small plates that get close to the hair line
leaves hair shiny and smooth with no fly aways
long cord
nice curved handle that works well with your hands
heats up really quick

Cons

have read that it cracks easily if dropped (I haven't dropped mine so I don't know how true it is but I will try to avoid that as much as possible!)
The highest settings are really hot and I wouldn't recommend using them unless you need to because they will probably damage your hair.

Overall I would give this product a 9.5/10!

Sweet Savings Blog Burt's Bees Giveaway

2009-06-01T17:12:00.002-04:00

From now until Friday the Sweet Savings blog is giving away a Burt's Bee's Lip Balm to the first ten people who leave a comment to the post!

go here to enter! Looks like there is one spot left open for today and then tomorrow starts out fresh again so get there early and enter! She accepts Canadian as well as U.S entries!

Elle Stylista Site is Up!

2009-05-26T15:47:00.000-04:00

The Elle site is finally up featuring pics of yours truely! Check them out!
www.ellecanada.com/stylista.

Review Mario Badescu Drying Mask

2009-05-24T20:26:00.003-04:00

I tried the drying mask out a few nights ago because I had some bad acne I desperately wanted to clear up before starting theatre shows so I started using the drying mask the same night I recieved the products to test. Let me tell you this mask smells soooooooo bad its horrible. The smell makes me nausous so I just dabbed it on the acne that I wanted to dry up. I doubt I could have stood the smell of the sulfur for 20 minutes on my entire face. It made it smell less strong that way but it still smelled pretty bad. With that aside, the mask works amazingly well. It dried up all the acne and it actually was almost completely healed the next day. It was all dry and flaked away. I have never had anything work that fast before. It also made my skin soft not rough and flaky but nice. I really wish it didn't smell as bad or I would actually purchase it but the smell is just such a huge turn off its so bad you can almost taste it, yet it works so amazingly well that I am torn. It's tough cause I really like what it did for my skin but for me the smell is just as important. It is also a little on the pricey side. Around $20 for a small amount, but it goes a long way if you don't use it on your entire face like it says.

Pros

noticed a difference in my skin after one use
dried out acne and left the areas soft and not rough and flakey
a little goes a long way if you just apply it to the areas that need it

Cons

smells very bad, made me feel nausous (probably the sulfur)
pricey
has to sit for 20min on your face (bad for me cause I wear glasses and can't sit around for 20min with a face mask on)

Overall I would give this product a 7/10!

It works really really well but I can't get over that smell its horrible!

Cinnamon Kitten Blog Spring Giveaway Contest

2009-05-24T20:15:00.000-04:00

From now until June 30th the Cinnamon Kitten Blog is holding an awesome spring giveaway with tons of awesome prizes! All you have to do is email your beauty saving tips!

From the Blog: "How to enter:
- Email your money-saving beauty tips to me at cinnamonkitten@gmail.com
- Include your money-saving tips in your message
- Include your full name and the country where you live in your message"

head on over to the blog now or email her your tips to be entered to win

Mario Badescu Skin Care Products

2009-05-21T17:55:00.002-04:00

Today in the mail I recieved a ton of samples to test out from the Mario Badescu acne skin care line. I was sent:

Botanical Facial Gel
Special Cleansing Lotion C
Ceramide Eye Gel
Aloe Moisturizer SPF 15
Drying Mask
Healing and Soothing Mask
Drying Cream

First impression are positive, I am really hoping this helps clear up my acne before I start doing my performances or at least helps a little since I know its too much to ask since shows start tomorrow. I think the drying mask really really really stinks! I'm not sure if I could stand the smell of it for 20min on my face. So my plan of attack for that is to just dab it on all the acne spots I have and see if that works. Everything else smells ok not too overpowering so hopefully they will work on my skin and not create more problems.
I also lik ethat they made up a whole product application guide for me tailored to my skin needs. Though I'm not sure I want to use 9 different products on my skin at once. I am thinking of using only a few products at a time in case something breaks me out. I will write reviews on each product once I have used them!

Review Dove Go Fresh Body Wash

2009-05-19T15:18:00.003-04:00

I received a coupon for a free bottle of the new dove body wash when it was first coming out. I picked up the energizing lemongrass and grapefruit scent since it was the only one that smelled appealing to me. I did enjoy this product it went on nice and lathered well. The scent was subtle and not overpowering and I found that it left my skin feeling clean and soft. There were some scrubbing beads in the body wash that I could have done without though, since most seemed to stick in my body puff anyway and those took forever to try and clean out. Also I found that the label on the outside of the body flaked after getting wet and I ended up covered in the label after picking it up and it seemed to stick to my hands. It is pretty pricey for a small bottle so I doubt I would purchase it again without either a really good coupon or a really good sale.

Pros

Scent was subtle and not overpowering
lathered well
left my skin feeling clean and soft

Cons

could have done without the beads since most ended up on the puff and not my skin
pricey unless you have a coupon or a sale
label peels off and sticks to your hands when wet

Overall I would give this product a 7/10.

Feisty, Frugal, and Fabulous Blog Foxy Mineral Makeup Giveaway

2009-05-18T14:35:00.003-04:00

They are giving one lucky person the chance to pick out two eyeshadows and a lip gloss in their choice of colours! So head on over to the Feisty, Frugal, and Fabulous Blog to get your entry in!

Beautiful 2 God Blog Mineral Basics Giveaway

2009-05-18T14:25:00.003-04:00

The Beautiful 2 God Blog is giving a lucky person the chance to win a Mineral Basics Starter kit!
So head on over to the blog here and enter for you chance to win.

Review Biore Pore Unclogging Scrub

2009-05-16T18:40:00.005-04:00

Like the previous post stated I got the sample sized packet of the Pore Unclogging Scrub to try out as well. I quite like this product too because it is gentle on your skin, and it left my skin really soft and smooth and free of oil for a long time after washing my face. The beads in the scrub aren't too harsh and weren't sharp like some other scrubs that I have used. The scrub is a little harsh though if you use it daily. I noticed after awhile my skin was starting to get dry scaley patches where I had acne clearing up. I guess you could say this stuff works too well! It works great if you use it a few times a week but I really wouldn't recommend it for daily use since it left my very very very oily skin dried out, which I have never had happen before ever! It costs about the same as the cleanser so it is a bit pricey compared to other brands but worth it, especially since you will have the scrub even longer if you can only use it a couple times a week.

Pros

left my skin soft and smooth and oil free for the first few days of use
gentle beads don't scratch your skin
helps clear up acne
good value for money since it will last awhile

Cons

worked too well and left my skin with dry patches after about 4 days straight use
price is a little higher then comparable items

Overall I give this product an 8/10

Review Biore Ice Cleanser

2009-05-16T18:16:00.005-04:00

I got a sample sized packet of the Biore Ice Cleanser as well as the Pore Unclogging Scrub awhile ago in the mail when they had a promotion to sign up for a free sample, I believe it was when they first came out with these. I hadn't tried it till a few days ago because I am always nervous to try new products in case they break me out badly or something. I know I should probably do a test area first but I usually just use it and see what happens. I can honestly say that I really like the Ice Cleanser, it makes my skin really soft without leaving it greasy. You can feel the "ice" of the product too it tingles a little not uncomfortable burning tingle like some products do, but you can feel the coolness of it with the gentle tingle that makes it feel like its working. It also keeps my face smooth and clean feeling for most of the day which is nice since I have really oily skin that normally is oily almost immediately after I finish washing my face. It is a little pricey when you compare the biore products to other similiar products but it will probably last awhile so it is worth it in the long run.

Pros

got to try the product in sample form before commiting to spending the money on it in store
has a gentle coolness and tingle nothing painful or harsh
left my skin feeling really soft and smooth for hours after washing
didn't cause me to break out
actually helped improve my skin texture and minimized breakouts

Cons

kind of pricey compared to other cleansers on the market (but worth it for me)
might leave some people's skin dried out depending on how oily/normal/dry it usually is

Overall I would give this product a 9/10.

Fabulous Fun Finds Blog Handbag Giveaway

2009-05-15T16:22:00.000-04:00

Win a Mini Tote in your choice of color!
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Welcome to the Motherhood Blog Erno Laszlo Makeup Giveaway

2009-05-15T15:49:00.003-04:00

One winner will receive a Erno Laszlo Special Set (a $90 value) from Erno Laszlo.

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Girl Women Beauty Brains Blog Trend Watch Thursday Giveaway

2009-05-15T15:00:00.000-04:00

Three lucky readers will win the following prize:

Wella Color Preserve Smoothing Conditioner $14.00
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Wella Color Preserve Seal and Shine Drops $14.00
Wella Color Preserve Deep Treatment $16.00

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Eyes Lips Face

2009-05-15T14:42:00.004-04:00

I have started looking at this site more in depth lately since I have a bit of cash in my paypal account from surveys saved up that I don't know what to do with. As if I need more makeup but I have been looking at all of their mineral stuff and have been reading reviews trying to decide if the huge shipping cost is worth it since I am not sure you really save a lot of money because what you save on the makeup goes towards the 14.98 shipping for Canada. Plus if you buy over $20 worth of makeup you get dinged with extra shipping fees at the border as well as GST and PST. I do like the prices of the mineral makeup though since it is way cheaper then the maybelline stuff I recently bought. I was wondering if anyone that reads the blog here has tried elf makeup before and if its worth the shipping charges?
I have been told some good stuff about the eyeliner (thanks sally) so I may go ahead in a week or two and place an order anyway and test it out and write a review here and compare it to the maybelline mineral makeup I just bought as if I need more makeup but I really want to switch over to all mineral makeup for my face since I have really sensitive skin and break out easily.

Anyway if you have tried makeup from elf before leave me a post and let me know how you liked it and if its worth it!

What products or brands would you like to see reviewed here?

2009-05-13T16:34:00.002-04:00

I am trying to get in a regular routine where I post regular reviews of products which I could probably do till the end of time with everything I already own at home, so I am asking everyone that comes here what would you like to see in terms of products or brands being reviewed? Chances are I probably own something of that brand or type that I could do a review on. If I get some suggestions and have the products here at home and already use it I will write the reviews on those products first before randomly picking one out to write a review on, which is my current method I just pick the product that I seem to be using that day and am thinking about.

Elle Canada Stylista

2009-05-13T16:16:00.001-04:00

Remember the contest I won for the photoshoot and advertisement in Elle Canada that I won back in March? Well the books have finally hit shelves as of Monday and the pics are amazing! I am in the Elle Canada June Issue near the back of the book representing the herbal essence brand. I am also in Canadian Living near the front of the book with the same pic and ad just condensed a little to fit the amount of pages. There were also two other girls that won as well and there pics are amazing too! If you haven't already checked it out I highly recommend that you do! Also there is supposed to be a website going up soon with all the behind the scenes pics www.ellecanada.com/stylista. I keep checking the site at least 10 times a day and it still says coming soon but it should be up fairly soon so I will update when it does go up.

Review N.Y.C Liquid Eyeliner

2009-05-13T15:51:00.004-04:00

I picked this up at the drugstore for 2.99 last week because I needed it for a 50's dance. I had never used liquid eyeliner before because I thought it would be hard to do and I never liked the look of it for every day wear. What I liked about the N.Y.C brand is that the brush was super fine and pointy for more accurate application which may be why it never really took me that long to apply it. I also liked that you could apply less pressure to get a more subtle look or more pressure for a more dark dramatic look. I also like the tube it came in as well as the applicator because it was easy to handle and didn't make my hand cramp for the entire hour that I struggled to get both eyes to look the same. It is also very reasonably priced compared to the other liquid liners I looked at, especially when I didn't want to pay a bundle for something I doubt I will wear again after I am done with the 50's look for the muscial Grease that I am in. The product claimed to be long wearing and smudge proof which I guess was true but I'm not really sure since most of it ended up cracking and flaking off before the night was over. Also when I was in the store picking it out I didn't have a clue which colour to pick up since there were no testers and nothing on the package to show the colour just the names jet black, sable, and pearlized black. So I played it safe and picked up jet black.

Pros

Inexpensive compared to other liquid liners
great to buy if you are just learning how to do liquid eyeliner since it is inexpensive
has a super fine brush that makes it a little easier to get a more precise application
hypo allergenic and fragrance free
was easy to fix mistakes since it didnt dry too quick but was just about the right amount of time
washed off fairly easily at the end of the night (well what was left of it)

Cons

cracked and flaked off almost immediately after it dried
no indication of the colour of the product which made it kind of hard to choose it would be nice to either have testers or a picture on the package with the colour to compare
may not be the best quality since it was so cheap but you get what you pay for

Overall I would give this product a 4/10. I plan to use it again for shows and will see if it stays on any better but I would more then likely not purchase this brand again.

Outnumbered 3 to 1 Blog Pur Minerals Giveaway

2009-05-13T13:22:00.003-04:00

Outnumbered 3 to 1 is giving away a pur minerals starter kit!
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The Body Shop Free Skincare Kit with $35 Purchase

2009-05-12T15:26:00.004-04:00

The Body Shop is offering a free skincare kit with a $30 value to anyone that purchases $35 or more between now and May 27th! You can choose from Aloe Best for sensitive skin $30 Value,
Tea Tree Best for oily and blemish-prone skin $30 Value, Vitamin E Best for all skin types $30 Value. This offer is available in store or online!
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Fine Print of the offer:
* Offer valid for a free, skincare starter kit with any $35 purchase (excluding gift cards) while supplies last. Purchase of LYB card not included in offer. All discounts will appear on final receipt when package arrives. One per customer. Offer valid on select starter kits only. Valid only at participating The Body Shop stores in Canada and at thebodyshop.ca. Valid May 11th - 27th at thebodyshop.ca and participating stores.

I'm thinking of going and getting a few things just to get the tea tree oil starter kit! I have been wanting to try all of the tea tree oil products but that would be pretty pricey this would be a good way to test them all out before buying them.

Review St. Ives Clear Pore Cleanser for Oily/Blemish Prone Skin

2009-05-12T14:31:00.005-04:00

I found this product about a month ago in Walmart for around $3.00 for a 200ml pump bottle. I am not sure if that was a sale price or the regular price but I picked it up to try any way since I love St. Ives products. This particular cleanser contains tea tree oil as the acne treatment ingredient vs. salicylic acid which is usually in the cleansers I use. I actually like this version of the cleanser much better then what I was currently using since it seems to be more effective. I like that its gentle enough to use daily but provides enough of the tea tree oil treatment to improve my skin without overly drying it out. It actually makes my skin really nice and soft to touch, plus it keeps my oily skin away for most of the day without the use of powder! That is one of the benefits I really like since I have really oily skin and most cleansers don't work as well, or they leave my skin feeling like wax and like I never washed my face at all. I have noticed a big improvement since switching over to using the St.Ives cleanser daily, and my Body Shop tea tree oil scrub twice a week.

Pros

Inexpensive compared to other products containing tea tree oil
minimizes the appearance of oil for most of the day
leaves your face feeling soft and smooth
improves complexion after only about a week of use

Cons

might be too drying depending on your skin type (mine is really oily which makes it perfect for daily use)
not sure how popular this version of the cleanser is compared to the other St. Ives products so it may be difficult to find

Overall I give this product a 10/10!

Outnumbered 3 to 1 Blog Fusion of Colour Cosmetics Giveaway!

2009-05-11T20:48:00.003-04:00

Win it! Fusion of Color Cosmetics has offered to give away a $25 E-Gift Certificate to one lucky contestant!
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Forever and Always Blog Sekkisei Skincare Giveaway

2009-05-07T15:20:00.002-04:00

Win a jar of Sekkisei Skincare Mask! Head on over to the Forever and Always blog and follow the instructions to be entered to win!
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Shop With Me Mama Lisa Hoffman Skin Care Giveaway

2009-05-06T14:52:00.006-04:00

Win a Trial Pack of Lisa Hoffman's Skin Care Line!

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Review Maybelline Mineral Power Concealer

2009-04-30T17:41:00.005-04:00

I first purchased this a few months ago only because it was on sale and because I had a $2 off coupon from the MNY guide otherwise I'm not sure I would have purchased it. Regular price is $9.99 for a 5.5ml tube which I think is a lot to first try something out especially when my skin reacts to a lot of makeup. I got the first tube for $6.99 plus tax which isn't bad but its more then I usually spend on one makeup item. I must say though it was well worth the money.
The store had testers so I could test the shades first but I already pretty much knew what shade I would need. I had to buy the lightest shade they had which was the 0-1 Light colour. It matches my skin tone perfectly so you can't even tell when I use it which is great since it takes me forever to find a concealer that doesn't look fake on me. They have a huge selection of shades which is perfect because chances are you will be able to find the one that matches your skin. They also take into consideration warm and cool skin tones which is why I think they have such a large number of shades to pick from.
Since purchasing it I haven't used anything else to conceal imperfections I am in love with this concealer it provides natural coverage and it even has a slight shimmer which adds to the natural look because it keeps the areas you cover from looking flat and covered up. It also didn't irritate my skin which is great since I end up allergic to something in most products. I also love the natural ingredients as well as no preservatives which may contribute to why it didn't break me out. The packaging also says that it contains no wax or pore clogging ingredients and that it contains chamomile to soothe skin. I was also told by a makeup artist that mineral makeup was more friendly to acne prone skin then other makeup as well which is why I decided to switch over to mineral makeup to see if I could notice a difference in my skin.

Pros:

is cheaper then most other mineral makeup on the market
comes in a shade perfect for my skin tone
large selection of shades to suit everyones skin tone
provides natural looking coverage
doesn't look fake or cakey
doesn't irritate my skin
natural ingredients
will probably last awhile since you don't use it on your whole face
there were testers in the store (may not be all stores but the three I stores I have bought the mineral makeup in had testers set up)

Cons:

a bit on the pricey side if you are used to buying non-mineral makeup (but worth it if it lasts awhile and does the job!)
doesn't contain preservatives so it will expire faster then other makeup
cant remember the list of ingredients because they only have the ingredients listed on the packaging not the tube
doesn't provide as full a coverage as a cover stick
not sure about some of the listed ingredients on the package and if its really 100% mineral makeup or only partially

Overall I would give this product a 9.5/10!

Matchstick Herbal Essences Campaign

2009-04-29T16:20:00.005-04:00

I recieved 10 coupons in the mail awhile ago for 10 free bottles of Herbal Essences new shampoo and conditioner line from Matchstick a word of mouth company that regularly has promotions like this for blog owners to test out and blog about the products. The coupons were to hand out to friends and family so that they could try the shampoo and conditioner. The product was already out in Canada by the time I received the free coupons so I had already purchased it as well as tested it out for a magazine company before the coupons arrived, so I handed out the coupons to friends and family and kept a couple for myself since I love the new line! My sister and I haven't purchased any other brand or type of shampoo or conditioner since getting the test from Elle we love it that much!

This stuff is amazing! I have been using the Self-Targeting hydralicious line for the last few months and I have to say its probably the best thing to happen to my hair!
My sister is also addicted to this shampoo now. She uses the Featherweight because she has fine thin hair and needs the volume.

I got 6 bottles (shampoo and conditioner from each line) to test for Elle Magazine a few months ago and now I am hooked! This is the only stuff I will be using from now on. I also ended up receiving the 10 coupons from Matchstick after receiving the test from Elle so yippy! Shampoo and Conditioner for everyone that lives with me or close to me!

There are three different types to choose from: Featherweight (for fine thin hair to give it volume), Reconditioning (for dry damaged hair), and Self-Targeting (for normal hair).

Normally I have the type of hair that has to be washed daily or it looks horrible, I have dry ends because I straighten my hair, but I also have oily roots because my skin/scalp is naturally very oily. If I don't wash my hair daily it ends up looking greasy and really bad and hard to style. I have noticed since using the Self Targeting shampoo I can skip a day washing my hair if I want to because it doesn't look so greasy as fast as when I was using sunsilk. Another plus to this shampoo is that it smells amazing! You may actually be tempted to eat it...though I really wouldn't recommend doing that.

Overall I would give it a 10/10!

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