Showing posts with label beauty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label beauty. Show all posts

Spongellé Beyond Cleansing Luxury Spa Products Review


   Hey Boos, Hope your week is going wonderfully ;) Today I will be reviewing Spongelle Luxury Spa Products, These products were provided to me by BrandBacker. I was super excited to receiced these products, I heard soooo many good things about these buffers! Its like the new age soap. I have to say after using these products for a couple days, these buffers don't disappoint! and the smell! OMG! I'm in heaven! Enjoy this review!  

5 Beauty Tips You Need to Know!


Hey Boos, 
wanted to share my favorite beauty tips for 2015, these amazing tips are very simple to do, and you can save alot of time as well as money! Hope you enjoy this little video. Any questions feel free to comment below.

ChitChatTuesday: Favorite Cruelty Free Beauty Products


Salon Selectives Unscented Mousse

Get intense volume and extra hold. This mousse has the lightness to spread easily, matched with the strength to build fullness without leaving a sticky mess. Perfect for spas, salons, barber shops, and resale at drug stores. 
 Dollar Tree Stores Nationwide



 Lusti Organics Olive Oil Moisturizing Shampoo

 Gentle cleansing formula contains olive oil to help moisturize, nourish, and detangle hair while leaving behind a rich botanical scent. Perfect for home use, salons, spas, gyms, and building care packages.
 Dollar Tree Stores Nationwide 



Lusti Organics Olive Oil Hair Sheen
Tired of dealing with the dry, dull results of over treated hair? Hair sheen is formulated to nourish hair from roots to tips to create body and shine using a mixture of herbs and olive oil. Simply spray onto clean hair to create smooth, strong, shiny hair. Even helps to alleviate itchy scalp.
Dollar Tree Stores Nationwide 



Samy Pure Volume & Body Conditioner 
 Specially designed with natural organic botanicals, extracts and proteins and vitamins to give you the most luxurious conditioning experience ever! SamyPure's ultra lightweight body building formula adds incredible moisture and nourishment, while adding back incredible volume, fullness and shine. This technologically advanced, color protecting formula is free of harsh chemicals or animal by-products and contains no wax or residue to weigh hair down.

 
Tom's Long Lasting Deodorant
 what makes Tom's products good is how they make them with no artificial fragrance or preservatives and no animal ingredients or testing, ever. This effective line of long-lasting, aluminum-free, deodorant sticks uses odor-fighting hops and the mineral zinc to provide 24-hour odor protection to help keep you feeling fresh throughout the day, while the natural fragrance helps you smell and feel your best!



Mask of Magnanimity
Mask of Magnaminty isn’t technically a daily ‘facial wash’; it’s actually a deep cleansing face and back mask. China clay and fresh peppermint reach deep down to pull the debris from your pores, giving you that delightful tingly-clean sensation. Added loads of aduki beans to exfoliate flaky or dry skin, vanilla absolute to calm redness and honey to soothe. Our inventors created Mask of Magnaminty to be the ‘ultimate face mask’, intense but not harsh or abrasive on the skin. I recommend using Mask of Magnaminty weekly to keep the skin in good condition.



 White Rain Body Wash
 White Rain all-day moisturizing body wash gently cleans, hydrates, and moisturizes all day! Enriched with Vitamin E to restore skin’s natural moisture, keeping it soft and smooth. Plus, it gently washes away dirt and oil, leaving skin radiant and healthy looking.



 Spectrum Organic Coconut Oil
 Natural, plant-based saturated fats can be a very good thing. Whether for tender, moist cake or extra energy before a race, for a Southeast Asian stir fry or soft, smooth skin and hair, Spectrum Organic Coconut Oil is the jar to open. And, as with all Spectrum oils, our Organic Coconut Oil is both expeller pressed and non-hydrogenated.



 EOS Shave Cream
 This non-foaming cream boosts skin's moisture level and keeps it smooth long after you're done shaving. It's so moisturizing you can shave wet or dry. It provides a closer shave, even helping to prevent those little razor bumps. It’s made with natural aloe, oat, shea butter, and antioxidant vitamins E and C to leave skin looking radiantly healthy.



 Lusti Organics Coconut Butter
 Smooth, glowing skin can be yours! Lusti® Organics Cocoa Butter skin lotion soothes and softens dry skin with vitamin E oil and natural cocoa butter to help you keep that glow that only comes from well moisturized skin. Light and fast absorbing, this lotion can help reduce the appearance of stretch marks and restore skin’s essential moisture balance. Perfect for care packages, shelters, clinics, tanning salons, and hotel gift shops. 
 Dollar Tree Stores Nationwide


Hey Boos, hope you enjoy these products, all these products are cruelty free by PETA or Leaping Bunny. These are some of my favorite cruelty free products I use daily. If you have any questions free feel to comment below. 

 Xoxo...


-Mary V. 

Rachel Roy Day & Night Eye Shadow Palette Review (Cruelty Free Makeup)



 Hello Boos, Back with another Cruelty Free review on the Rachel Roy Palette. This product claims to be not tested on animals. Hope you enjoy this review, any questions feel free to comment below!

 Product Info:
Contains 10 eye shadows the palette also features two natural bristle brushes, manufactured by HCT for flawless application and precision blending.
 Turn the palette over to discover two QR codes which when scanned with a smart phone, reveal tutorials that allow the user to learn from Rachel how to create her signature day and night looks.

DAY LOOK
FIRE
ENERGY
BALANCE
GALAXY
DARK MAGIC
NIGHT LOOK
INFINITE
EVIL EYE
TWILIGHT
 EMPYREAN
CELESTIAL

My Review:
 I was very pleased with everything about this palette, for the low price I paid, I got such an amazing quality product, the colors are great, they are so vibrant and like silk or satin to the touch and they go on so smooth. I am very happy with this palette. Not only is it not tested on animals but the packaging is made of recycle materials with helps our environment. Bravo Rachel Roy on a great palette :)
 
Where to Buy: $5 - $14

BACK: Not tested on animals and packaging contains at least 25% recycled materials
Shadows in Palette.


Swatches *No Primer
Brushes a Blending Blush and Smugger

ELF Studio 83 Piece Essential Makeup Collection Review (Cruelty Free Company)


Hello Boos, Back with another Cruelty Free review on ELF Cosmetics. This product is cruelty free and endorsed by PETA. Hope you enjoy this review, any questions feel free to comment below!

Product Info:
This 83-Piece Studio Makeup Set is an all-in-one palette that includes all of the must-have makeup essentials, so you can create the perfect look that reflects your own personal style.

The Studio 83 Piece Essential Makeup Collection includes:
64 Eyeshadow Shades, 8 Lip Gloss Shades, 4 Blush Shades, 4 Bronzer Shades, 1 Lip Brush, 1 Eye Brush, 1 Face Brush

Eyeshadows
My Review:
This set is very affordable and has lots of choices and great colors, but with makeup, you normally get what you pay for. This Makeup collection was a pleasant surprise though!
Eyeshadows: Some of the more matte colors have good color payoff. However, some of the purples and pinks are more translucent than I would like, but the colors are beautiful.
Bronzers and highlighter: The bronzers are actually really nice. They had three, one matte darker brown, shimmery medium brown, and one slightly more orange color.

Where to buy: $20
Comes in white or black palette

Full View of Palette
Awesome Pigmentation of Bronzer
Brush that came with Palette

EOS Lip Balm & Shaving Cream Review! (Cruelty Free Company)


  Hello Boos, Back with another Cruelty Free review on EOS Products. I have been eying these products for some time, and finally my Walmart carries some EOS products. So I pick up a few to do a review on. These products are organic and cruelty free. Hope you enjoy this review, any questions feel free to comment below!

EOS Shaving Cream Raspberry Pomegranate
Product Info: 
Rich, non-foaming eos shave cream is packed with natural conditioning oils, shea butter and antioxidant vitamins E and C to provide your legs with 24 hours of ultra-soothing moisture. It’s so moisturizing, you can shave wet or dry. Plus, it’s enriched with skin protectants to help prevent nicks and razor bumps.

Review:
I love this shaving lotion. I say lotion because it is basically a lotion for your legs when shaving. I have really dry skin and this is the only shaving aid that I have found that allows me to skip the lotion after. Yes, it moisturizes that well!

 Where to Buy: $4
Walmart


EOS Lip Balms
 Product Info: 
eos lip balm  is 95% organic, 100% natural, and paraben and petrolatum free. Packed with antioxidant-rich vitamin E, soothing shea butter and jojoba oil, eos keeps your lips moist, soft and sensationally smooth
Review: 
This is one of the best lip balms I've tried.It comes on smoothly and doesn't feel greasy. It quickly heals chapped lips, and I found that once you use it you don't get chapped lips as often.
The packaging is very cute and it's organic but it doesn't give off that vitamin smell, that most organic products give off.

 Where to Buy: $3
Walmart and All Drugstores

Influenster Venus Snap VoxBox Review. #INASNAP


Hey Boos, I was super excited when I received my complimentary Influenster Venus Snap VoxBox. This Voxbox is all about on the go. I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes. All of the opinions are my own, honest opinions.

Product Info:
From running around work, to attending parties and social events, it's a busy world out there. That's why Venus Snap is the perfect match for instant smoothness on the go, no matter where you're headed.
  • Portable compact that fits conveniently in your purse, travel or gym bag.
  • Mini handle that is easy to grip and convenient to store.
  • Venus Embrace's 5 Curve-Hugging blades to help you shave close and water activated Ribbon of Moisture for smooth glide.
  • All Venus cartridges fit all Venus razor handles.

My Review:
Overall, I liked the performance and functionality of the razor and would consider continuing to use the razor when on-the-go. I love the compact size for traveling or transport. Swivel head contours very well to curves of leg muscles versus stationary head razors, moisturizing strips on either side of blades have good longevity.


Where to buy: $10
All Drugstores & Walmart

Online:

received this product complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes. 
www.influenster.com 

Black Radiance Eyeshadow Primer Review (Cruelty Free Company)


Hello Boos, Back with another Cruelty Free review on Black Radiance Eyeshadow Primer, this is a great primer for a drugstore brand. I was actually looking for the Wet n Wild Fergie Eyeshadow Primer but it was sold out but found this instead, its made by the same company as Wet n Wild & The Color Workshop, which is Markwins Beauty Products so why the heck not, they never prove me wrong before LOL. This company is Endorsed by PETA and doesn't test on animals. Hope you enjoy this review, any questions feel free to comment below!

 Product Info:
Preps Eyelids for Eyeshadow
  • Oil Free & Crease-Resistant
  • Intensifies Color Impact
  • Extends Wear & Locks Eyeshadow in Place
  • Smooths Fine Lines
  • Can Be Used with Powder or Cream Eyeshadow Formulas
This primer smoothes fine lines and locks eye shadow in place.  It can be used with powder or cream shadow formulas.
Not tested on animals.

 My Review:
This primer really does what it says it does, it locks your eyeshadow in place, lasted about 3hrs without crease and its not as greasy as other drugstore brands. Its Oil Free so it is great for people with oily eyelids like myself. There is minor creasing over time but not so much that you want to take it off. Overall I love this primer and recommend it to anybody who wants a primer without the heavy price tag ;)

swatches
Where to buy: $3.99
Walmart, Walgreens & CVS

Online:

The Balm Cosmetics NudeTude Palette Review (Cruelty Free Company)


Hello Boos,  Back with another review on the The Balm Cosmetics NudeTude Palette, been eying this palette for sometime and YES, finally I was able to get it. YAY! The Balm Cosmetics are Cruelty Free and sponsored by PETA. Hope you enjoy this review, any questions feel free to comment below!


 Product Info:
This amazing palette consists of 12 beautiful shadows that make wearing nudes sexy! These satiny smooth colors can be applied naturally. i.e. “let me slip into something more comfortable” or beautifully layered. The wide range gives you light highlighters as well as brazen bold shades that work to add definition and emphasis to your lids. Nude`tude allows you to dramatically dress up your eyes—if nothing else!

 My Review:
This palette has a nice mix of matte, soft pearl and soft metallic shades as well as rich and dark shades to create the most soft natural looks. 

The other good thing about this palette is that it includes a rich matte black shadow. I have used it as a liner or smoked it out for a traditional smokey eye.

The colors are very intense with a good color payoff. They do not fade throughout the day. The brush is OK, but I rather not use it. Over all this palette is amazing, and I will definitely recommend it to my natural face boos out there ;)



Where to buy: $36

The Balm Cosmetics Blushes Review (Cruelty Free Company)




 Hey Boos, back with another review on The Balm Cosmetics Blushes, I have been eying on these products for a while, and hear nothing but good things. So I decided to pickup some and see what these blushes are all about. So excited to tell you about this awesome products. The Balm Cosmetics is made in the USA and is Cruelty Free. 

Blushes:

 FratBoy

CabanaBoy

DownBoy



Lasting Power:
 The lasting power of these blushes are amazing, they last all day.
Texture/Pigmentation: 
The pigmentation of these blushes are great, you could also build up to the intensity of the color you want to very natural to full glam. The Texture of these blushes are very silky and smooth, very easy to blend on face. These Blushes are not matte and do have just a little shimmer to them.


 My Review:
 Pros: Cruelty Free, Silky, Lasting power, Cute packaging
Cons:  LOL for the first time none. 

 I must say these blushes from The Balm Cosmetics are simply amazing I couldn't find one thing wrong with this product. It has everything a blush should have, longevity, great pigmentation, and its cruelty free.  Packaging is very sleek, I'm a sucka for cute packaging, didn't even wanna open the blushes because it was so cute. You can also use the blushes as eye shadows, they are very versatile, which is a plus! Overall these blushes are awesome, will definitely  be picking up some more in the future. 

Where to Buy: $21 each

Wet n Wild MegaLast Matte Lipsticks Review (Cruelty Free Company)


Hello Boos, back with another review on Wet n Wild MegaLast Matte Lipsticks, these matte lipstick are amazing for the price and you can find them any where. Hope you enjoy this review, if you have any questions feel free to comment below.

Claims:
 4-hour longwearing lip color leaves a semi-matte, crème finish in one stroke.
  • Glides on easily with rich, velvety color that doesn't cake, feather, or bleed
  • Made with hydrating skincare ingredients
  • Hyaluronic microspheres provide extraordinary adhesion to lips
  • An exclusive polymer complex offers cushion like feel and texture
  • Natural marine plant extracts coenzyme Q10 and vitamins A&E help smooth lips

Cruelty Free

Lip color in 2 easy steps. First, apply the rich, liquid color, then seal it in with the ultra-conditioning topcoat

Wet n Wild MegaLast Matte Lipsticks: (in order in both pictures, starting from the left)
Just Peachy 903C
Mauve Outta Here 907C
Doll House Pink 967
Stoplight Red 911D
Think Pink 901B

Swatches of Wet n Wild MegaLast Matte Lipsticks
My Review:
Pros: Very long lasting color, matte, creamy, cruelty free
Cons: can be drying over time

WOW. I am obsessed with Wet n Wild lipsticks. Excellent quality, phenomenal lasting power & fabulous colors. I purchased about 5 of the MegaLast lip colors and I just fell in love. No longer will I be buying more high end brand lipsticks. These are just amazing. I swatch the colors on my hand once I got them and I literally had to scrub them off with soap and water to get most of the color off my hand. You might want to put a layer of lipbalm on before putting on lipsticks they do dry out your lips over time without it.

Where to buy: Walgreens, Target, CVS, Target, & Walmart

Rimmel London Scandaleyes Eyeliner Review


Hello Boos, back with another review on Rimmel London Scandaleyes Thick & Thin Eyeliner & Scandaleyes Micro Eyeliner. I received this as a prize on Influenster for completing a badge. I have never tried a felt tip eyeliner before, so I was super excited to try these products to see if they are a good fit for me. Rimmel London is made in the USA & UK and doesn't test on animals, which is a plus! Hope you enjoy this review, if you have questions feel free to comment below.

Milani Oil Free Stick Foundation Review (Cruelty Free Company)


Image Credit: http://www.amazon.com/Milani-Smooth-Finish-Foundation-fragance/dp/B004GY8UYY

Hello Boos, Back with another review, Milani Oil Free Foundation Stick, from this beauty in the 50% off bin at Walgreens, and thought it would be a nice foundation to cream contour with. Hope you enjoy this review, if you have any questions free feel to comment below.

Shade Sienna 04
My Review:
Pros: Blends well, Cruelty Free
Cons: Hard to find
The Texture is somewhat creamy but not greasy, and feels very lightweight. I would not say that this is buildable. If you need more coverage, you should probably go elsewhere because if you try to layer this it can look cakey. You know how some foundations just feel like they are weighing down your skin and pores? This doesn't. I forget that it's on. Oil-free is a nice perk. 

I use this to cream contour, I just blot it on my hallows of my cheeks and blend with a Real Techniques Buffing Brush doesn't take that long to blend to a finished look.

It lasts about 7hours on my face but only if I set it with a powder or powder bronzer.


Where to buy:
Only can find online

Ponds Luminous Finish BB+ Cream Review



Hello Boos, Back with another review on Ponds Luminous Finish BB+ Cream. I received this as one of my prizes in my MegaVoxbox from Influenster. This BB Cream is great for everyday looks and lasted much longer then other BB creams on the market. Hope you enjoy this review, if you have any questions feel free to comment below.


I used a Real Techniques Stipple Brush or sometimes my Miracle Sponge.

My Review:
Claims: 
Superior* Coverage of Imperfections
Superior* Visible Dark Spot Reduction
Superior* Non-Greasy Feel, with a Matte Finish
Broad spectrum SPF 15 sun protection
Non-comedogenic – won’t clog pores
Dermatologist tested
Hypoallergenic

Pros: Lasted all day with one touch up.
Cons: Shimmer, if you dont like.
I have been using this for a week for so and I just love this product!! It has a great consistency and alot of coverage for a product like this. I use very little powder for touch ups. It does give skin a luminous look but there are no sparkles, etc. but it does have some shimmer.

 Takes away all my unwanted redness, covers all imperfections and spots, and still lets my freckles peak through making it look so natural. And the best thing is, IT LASTS. All day for me. I even went and worked out with this stuff on my face and I still looked gorgeous.



Shade: Light/Medium. Texture was very light and seems to stay in place.

Where to Buy:
Walgreens & Target

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