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Benefit's You Rebel Tinted Moisturizer Review

Geia sas ladies, today i'm reviewing Benefit's You Rebel tinted moisturizer.

I've had this for probably a year & a half, i bought it from Sephora. I went into Sephora that particular day looking for a foundation since i didn't have one then that i was really wearing. Since i always loved Benefit's packaging & product names i was draw to them. They have two shades; light & the regular, which  is what i have. I believe this was $30 at Sephora.

Its in what i believe to be a part aluminum tube, but very easy to use. The coverage isn't %100 because it is just a tinted moisturizer, however i think for one it does have decent coverage. As far as the color, since to my knowledge they still only have two, the original can have a slight orange appearance if you are not at least slightly tan. The formula is seemingly a bit thick so you must blend well.

For summer, in the heat i think its great for a foundation replacement, i don't use it much at all in the winter or if i will be in pictures that i know of. Its also great for the summer because it has SPF 15, though it is not oil free unfortunately & generally i have not noticed any breakouts from it. The price($30) is a high for me but this lasts forever, so i guess its really worth it. I am pleased with this product for the most part & i think if i ran out someday i would probably buy it again.

Foundation Review: Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle

Geia sas girlies!

 It's time for a foundation review; Peter Thomas Roth: Un-Wrinkle Foundation with SPF 20.

I have it in Tan, HERE are the colors they have. Now this is the most expensive foundation i've ever bought retailing for $45, but i bough it on ebay for $39; still expensive in my opinion. I originally discovered this foundation through a sample Sephora sent me, it was a sample including all 4 colors they offer. The tan fit me the best & gave me decent coverage, so i bought it.

Something you may have noticed is that this foundation is called 'Un-Wrinkle' & no i do not have wrinkles but i liked the sample i had so i didn't even think about that part. Do i think it would be good for someone with wrinkles? Not particularly, just because it tends to show creases of your skin a bit if you don't blend well or wear a primer. And that's another thing about this, you must blend well(more than my previous foundation) or it tends to show.

I really like that this foundation has SPF 20 in it, which leads me to the smell; its definitely a somewhat sunscreen smell. Luckily i don't mind that smell. I also really like that it is oil-free especially with my skin being acne prone i don't want something that will clog my pores.

Over-all its a decent foundation but the price would probably keep me from buying again.

B-day Shopping Haul & stuff

Geia sas lovely ladies! Well a few days later i am finally posting my birthday shopping haul. I was actually surprised at how little i found at the mall (besides Sephora of course, i could go broke there lol). I was happy to cross TWO items off my wishlist! So to start off with Sephora, i bought an Urban Decay eyeshadow color (Honey) that i've been wanting ever since watching THIS youtube video [of course i love it, its ancient Egyptian! :) ].

So i bought it for $18, which is a crazy price yes but i doubt i'll have to buy it again for like 20yrs so i think i'm good lol. I have always had an obsession with gold so this is no surprise to me that i had to have this. Also the packaging is cute.

How pretty i can't wait to use it!!

Next up another Urban Decay, Primer Potion in Eden; which is a matte nude color as its described. This is my 1st time ever buying a eyeshadow primer & it was $18, though i do have a sample of Two-Faced Shadow Insurance. I like Eden so far the only thing i wish was that its color was a bit darker so match my skin a little better; since i generally only use a little eyeshadow. Nothing worse than ghosty eyes! Which is another thing, i also hate when i see girls/women with white eyeshadow on or pale blue even, it makes them all ghostly/washed-out looking & i just wish i could tell them that without sounding mean lol.

But anyhoo...now onto my Forever21 items: 1st up we have these adorable ballerina flats. Which i am in love with!

$14.50, a little pricey for F21 i thought but since they are wonderful i ignored that fact.

...Oh so cute!

Forever21's jewelry is always so cheap these were just $3.50 & i havta love that! But its also cheaply made, its true you get what you pay for on this one. You can't expect these things to last, but you can enjoy em while you have em! And hey an advantage of them being cheaply made is they are very light-weight!

Next i bought a few tanks, they were only $3.50 & $2.50. What a great deal since tanks are so functional.

Here is my favorite one, this one unfortunately was $12.50, even though its twice as thin as the others but go figure. I love love love the rose & i paired it with the pink tank from above.

This week i also found out i will have to get my wisdom teeth removed, one of them is really starting to cause me pain & a dentist previously told me i would need them out because they will mess up my straight teeth; ahhhh!!! Has anyone had them out already? I'm kinda nervous about it, i heard it hurts really horrible after & that the gas they knock you out with is like a truth serum & makes you tell your secrets haha. I don't know about that but i'm still nervous i've never been unconscious before & it kinda terrifies me not to be in control of myself...

Then in the morning is Portugal & my Cristiano's 1st game of the World Cup...kali epitixia(good luck) Cristiano mou!

Also may i point out how great his back looks here lol, i totally think guys backs are really sexy(in shape of course lol) you can see his muscles & i'm drooling haha okay i'm done grossing you guys out, unless of course you agree with me LOL.

Talk to you guys soon i have lots more posts i have to get around to!

Klorane Dry Shampoo Review

Geia sas ladies! What a beautiful day it is today! Unfortunately i have been sick lately but i am slowly recovering. Oh & i also want to say a big hello to my new followers! I can't believe i have 25 now! If anyone ever has any requests, i'm all ears!

Well today i'm reviewing the Klorane dry shampoo with oat milk. By now most people have heard of dry shampoo & there are more & more brands but it’s the same concept; absorbing the oil. It’s obviously not something you would use on a daily basis or something you could substitute for washing in the shower but it is great for when you have no time & need to wash your hair.

For example my hair naturally has a lot of wave & is long & thick, so when i straighten my hair i want it to last a while since it takes so long to do. So i would use this if i washed my hair on Wed. night but Friday i didn't want to wash it before going somewhere.
I bought it HERE at Sephora for $18. So let's see what Sephora has to say about it:
What it is:
A dry shampoo with an aerosol pump dispenser.
What it does: Lets you clean hair without water. This dry shampoo is based on softening, protective oat extract, cyclodextrins, and natural polysaccharides (micronised powders with very oil-absorbing properties) to clean the hair without washing, as often as required. The hair regains volume and lightness within minutes.

So you get the basic idea, for more info go to the Sephora link.

Directions:
1.So you shake the can & spray it on your roots & oily areas like the crown. (for us brunettes don't worry about the white color on your dark hair it will go away)
2.Next you let is sit for 2mins to absorb the oil.
3.Then you take a hair brush & run it through spreading it out & blending it in. I also used a comb which worked well.

Now for my review, 1st i think this product is too expensive for how small it is, however it does work well. The smell is ok, i wouldn't say it’s a good smell but it’s not too bad either & not overpowering. Next time i buy a dry shampoo i will look for something cheaper, but again i do think it’s a good product just a little pricey for its size. But it really is a nice little tool to have in your collection.
(product was purchased with my own $$ & im not affiliated w/ the company)

My Louie, he's the cutest! Though i'm pretty biased. lol

Praying For Pimples

Lately, I've been praying for a pimple. Sounds odd, I know. But ironically, ever since I got my hands on Zeno, my skin has been uncharacteristically clear. So last week when a monster zit erupted on my chin, I was excited. Finally I would see if Zeno lived up to the hype.

Zeno is a hand-held battery-operated device designed with a tip that heats to a pre-set temperature. The tip is designed for direct contact with a blemish on the skin. Once in contact with a blemish, the tip transfers heat into the follicle – killing the bacteria, reducing inflammation, and allowing the skin to return to a healthy state.

For someone like me, who has a problem with hyperpigmentation (resulting from acne), Zeno is a godsend. It literally zaps zits before they have a chance to erupt - therefore thwarting dark marks.

Please note that Zeno isn’t a magic wand. You have to be diligent about using it, in order to see a difference. Acne doesn't just miraculously disappear after one treatment; it takes two to three 2½-minute treatments spread over 24 hours to get rid of pesky pimples. Another bonus is that Zeno doesn’t have the nasty side effects (dryness, irritation, sensitivity to sunlight) that accompany most topical acne treatments.

Available at Sephora and myzeno.com.

Praying For Pimples

Lately, I've been praying for a pimple. Sounds odd, I know. But ironically, ever since I got my hands on Zeno, my skin has been uncharacteristically clear. So last week when a monster zit erupted on my chin, I was excited. Finally I would see if Zeno lived up to the hype.

Zeno is a hand-held battery-operated device designed with a tip that heats to a pre-set temperature. The tip is designed for direct contact with a blemish on the skin. Once in contact with a blemish, the tip transfers heat into the follicle – killing the bacteria, reducing inflammation, and allowing the skin to return to a healthy state.

For someone like me, who has a problem with hyperpigmentation (resulting from acne), Zeno is a godsend. It literally zaps zits before they have a chance to erupt - therefore thwarting dark marks.

Please note that Zeno isn’t a magic wand. You have to be diligent about using it, in order to see a difference. Acne doesn't just miraculously disappear after one treatment; it takes two to three 2½-minute treatments spread over 24 hours to get rid of pesky pimples. Another bonus is that Zeno doesn’t have the nasty side effects (dryness, irritation, sensitivity to sunlight) that accompany most topical acne treatments.

Available at Sephora and myzeno.com.

Fragrant Flower

Marc Jacobs Daisy Solid Perfume Ring opens to reveal a travel-friendly version of the floral, feminine fragrance.

Available at Sephora.com.

Fragrant Flower

Marc Jacobs Daisy Solid Perfume Ring opens to reveal a travel-friendly version of the floral, feminine fragrance.

Available at Sephora.com.

VIG (Very Important Gloss)

A few weeks ago, I blogged about mood-changing lip glosses and recommended purchasing Too Faced Mood Swing over Smashbox O-Gloss; my reasoning was that they were essentially the same product and Mood Swing costs less. Well, I take it back. I take it all back.

Yesterday, I received a tube of O-Gloss in the mail (courtesy of Allure Experts) – and I am deeply in love with this gloss. The moment the clear gel hit my lips, it morphed into the most flattering shade of pink...I was very impressed. Rich in antioxidants and botanicals, this non-tacky gloss moisturizes with avocado oil.

O-Gloss has already become a staple in my makeup bag.

Available at Smahbox.com and Sephora.

VIG (Very Important Gloss)

A few weeks ago, I blogged about mood-changing lip glosses and recommended purchasing Too Faced Mood Swing over Smashbox O-Gloss; my reasoning was that they were essentially the same product and Mood Swing costs less. Well, I take it back. I take it all back.

Yesterday, I received a tube of O-Gloss in the mail (courtesy of Allure Experts) – and I am deeply in love with this gloss. The moment the clear gel hit my lips, it morphed into the most flattering shade of pink...I was very impressed. Rich in antioxidants and botanicals, this non-tacky gloss moisturizes with avocado oil.

O-Gloss has already become a staple in my makeup bag.

Available at Smahbox.com and Sephora.

New At Sephora – DuWop Prime Venom Lip Plumping Balm

Typical lip plumpers are a little one note – don’t ya think? A bee stung mouth covered in gooey gloss screams, "These aren’t my real lips!" Luckily, DuWop has the answered your plump pout prayers.

Prime Venom is a matte finish plumping lip balm infused with the Lip Venom formula that also works as a lip primer. This matte balm leaves conditions lips while acting as a primer to help lipsticks go on smoother and last longer - as well as plumping the lips for a matte finish pout. It also flushes the lips with natural color, so that you don't have to wear lipstick at all if you choose not to.

Prime Venom contains macadamia nut oil, prized for its long lasting, moisturizing properties and the now famous blend of essential oils including cinnamon, ginger, and wintergreen that put plumpers on the map.

Prime Venom is available exclusively at Sephora.

New At Sephora – DuWop Prime Venom Lip Plumping Balm

Typical lip plumpers are a little one note – don’t ya think? A bee stung mouth covered in gooey gloss screams, "These aren’t my real lips!" Luckily, DuWop has the answered your plump pout prayers.

Prime Venom is a matte finish plumping lip balm infused with the Lip Venom formula that also works as a lip primer. This matte balm leaves conditions lips while acting as a primer to help lipsticks go on smoother and last longer - as well as plumping the lips for a matte finish pout. It also flushes the lips with natural color, so that you don't have to wear lipstick at all if you choose not to.

Prime Venom contains macadamia nut oil, prized for its long lasting, moisturizing properties and the now famous blend of essential oils including cinnamon, ginger, and wintergreen that put plumpers on the map.

Prime Venom is available exclusively at Sephora.

The Bluest Eye

This past weekend, I traveled to my parents’ house to spend some quality with the fam. My sister, who is still at home on ‘winter break’ from college (remember those days?) was rocking the most amazing eye makeup eva – and I couldn’t stop staring. Finally, I asked what she was wearing – and she produced a brand-new Sephora bag with Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Deviant and Sephora Waterproof Mascara in Blue 02.

She was gracious enough to let me test them out; and I was so amazed by how beautifully bright my eyes looked that - at 7:30pm - I ran out to Sephora to buy my own.

Urban Decay’s 24/7 Glide on Pencil is a creamy liner that effortlessly glides over your lid. The color is blendable for the first 30 seconds, then dries to a long-lasting finish that lasts all day and all night. Available in twelve shades, these pencils can be used for a hint of color – or more liberally, for a theatrical effect.

Sephora Waterproof Mascara is perfect for mascara lovers who hate smudges and smears. It’s a little on the dry side, but I can’t deny how it makes my eyes POP when paired with the aforementioned liner. Plus, it’s only $10 – so you can justify buying vibrant turquoise mascara.

The Bluest Eye

This past weekend, I traveled to my parents’ house to spend some quality with the fam. My sister, who is still at home on ‘winter break’ from college (remember those days?) was rocking the most amazing eye makeup eva – and I couldn’t stop staring. Finally, I asked what she was wearing – and she produced a brand-new Sephora bag with Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Deviant and Sephora Waterproof Mascara in Blue 02.

She was gracious enough to let me test them out; and I was so amazed by how beautifully bright my eyes looked that - at 7:30pm - I ran out to Sephora to buy my own.

Urban Decay’s 24/7 Glide on Pencil is a creamy liner that effortlessly glides over your lid. The color is blendable for the first 30 seconds, then dries to a long-lasting finish that lasts all day and all night. Available in twelve shades, these pencils can be used for a hint of color – or more liberally, for a theatrical effect.

Sephora Waterproof Mascara is perfect for mascara lovers who hate smudges and smears. It’s a little on the dry side, but I can’t deny how it makes my eyes POP when paired with the aforementioned liner. Plus, it’s only $10 – so you can justify buying vibrant turquoise mascara.

The Wait Is Over: Calvin Klein Beauty at Sephora.com

Calvin Klein’s new beauty line is now available at Sephora.com. These color cosmetics for the face, eyes, lips, and nails are priced between $10 and $32.

From the looks of the Calvin Klein Beauty page on Sephora, I wasn’t the only one anxiously awaiting its arrival. Many colors are already listed as “temporarily out of stock” – which could mean Sephora is still waiting on shipments, or some over-enthusiastic beauty junkies are giving their credit cards a workout.

Unluckily for me, the Delicious Luxury Crème Lipstick in Fusion (I fell in love with this bold fuchsia/red shade after seeing it in January’s Allure magazine) is nowhere to be found on the website.* This alluring hue (see, left) is simply stunning - so I'm determined to hunt it down. You know what they say about nothing good coming easy.

*If you happen to locate a tube of Fusion, please email me. I'm serious.

The Wait Is Over: Calvin Klein Beauty at Sephora.com

Calvin Klein’s new beauty line is now available at Sephora.com. These color cosmetics for the face, eyes, lips, and nails are priced between $10 and $32.

From the looks of the Calvin Klein Beauty page on Sephora, I wasn’t the only one anxiously awaiting its arrival. Many colors are already listed as “temporarily out of stock” – which could mean Sephora is still waiting on shipments, or some over-enthusiastic beauty junkies are giving their credit cards a workout.

Unluckily for me, the Delicious Luxury Crème Lipstick in Fusion (I fell in love with this bold fuchsia/red shade after seeing it in January’s Allure magazine) is nowhere to be found on the website.* This alluring hue (see, left) is simply stunning - so I'm determined to hunt it down. You know what they say about nothing good coming easy.

*If you happen to locate a tube of Fusion, please email me. I'm serious.

Is The Price Right?

Test your beauty shopping savvy by matching the price to the product. Don't cheat...only click the links once you have taken the quiz.

Products:
1) Laura Mercier Eye Colour Quad
2) Best Of Korres Gift Set
3) Bliss The Youth As We Know It
4) Missoni Parfum
5) Frederic Fekkai Travel Brush
6) Zeno Pro Acne Clearing Device

Prices:
A) $25
B) $38
C) $55
D) $79
E) $185
F) $300

How did you do? Brag in the comments section. All products are available at Sephora.

Is The Price Right?

Test your beauty shopping savvy by matching the price to the product. Don't cheat...only click the links once you have taken the quiz.

Products:
1) Laura Mercier Eye Colour Quad
2) Best Of Korres Gift Set
3) Bliss The Youth As We Know It
4) Missoni Parfum
5) Frederic Fekkai Travel Brush
6) Zeno Pro Acne Clearing Device

Prices:
A) $25
B) $38
C) $55
D) $79
E) $185
F) $300

How did you do? Brag in the comments section. All products are available at Sephora.

Guest Post: Philosophy Kiss Me Lip Balm

Kim Stanley* writes:

No matter what I do, my lips become dry and chapped during the winter months. However, I have found a product that alleviates both problems. Although the company is not new to beauty junkies, Philosophy is better known for products such as Hope in a Jar. Kiss Me is a very emollient lip balm that delivers on its promise to leave your lips well-moisturized.

Lipsticks and lip glosses look best on lips that are smooth and well hydrated without cracked or peeling skin. If you want to fully appreciate the ultimate lip care experience you should use an exfoliant first and follow up with a super moisturizing product to protect and heal your lips because lips can not maintain moisture. A good lip exfoliant to try is Laura Geller Lip Strip.

I put Kiss Me to the test during the busy Christmas season while cashiering, for 9 hour shifts, at Sephora. On average, I applied the lip balm approximately three times during these long hours of talking, eating and drinking but not more than 4 times in a 24-hour period.

The one caveat of this product, but its performance is not affected, is that it reacts to hot and cold temperatures. The tube will harden if left in the cold and will soften during the warmer months.

Philosophy’s Kiss Me offered the best of all worlds because it had a natural shine, moisturized, tasted like citrus, and was long-lasting. I purchased the lip balm by Philosophy in Kiss Me Red, but it is available in clear and pink shades as well. I love this stuff!

*Kim Y. Stanley has been a self-confessed beauty junkie since the age of 12. Over the years, she has experimented and tested tons of beauty products; comparing similar products of different price ranges is what fuels her addiction.