Monthly Archives: February 2014

Mini Maybelline Haul from Rite Aid

Posted on February 28, 2014 | 4 comments

What can I say, Maybelline does it again! I never thought I would be a fan of their lipsticks. When Maybelline released the Color Sensational® the Buffs I knew I would purchase at least two lipsticks.

(L-R) Touchable Taupe, Untainted Spice

These lipsticks are very pigmented and creamy.

(Top-Bottom) Touchable Taupe, Untainted Spice

I also purchased the Face Studio Master™ Glaze in Plums Up. I really love this cheek color. The color is very pigmented so a little goes a long way but the color is buildable. Goes on smoothly and blends so nicely.

Master Glaze in Plums Up

Wearing Touchable Taupe lipstick and Master Glaze in Plums Up

Wearing Untainted Spice lipstick and Master Glaze in Plums Up

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Tagged affordable beauty, Color Sensational, lipstick, makeup, Master Glaze, Maybelline, Plums Up, Rite Aid, the Buffs, Touchable Taupe, Untainted Spice

HauteLook Haul: Featuring Nature’s Shea Butter

Posted on February 26, 2014 | 2 comments

I’ve been obsessed with shea butter recently. My skin has been doing really well this Winter since I’ve added this to my beauty routine. I was intrigued when I saw Nature’s Shea Butter on HauteLook. I decided to give this brand a try. I purchased the Shea Butter Mini Sampler 12-Piece Set.

(L-R) West African Ivory, East African, West African Beige, Coco-Shea Butter

(L-R) Lavender Vanilla, Patchouli, Tangerine Lime, Lavender

(L-R) Chamomile Neroli, Frankincense and Myrrh, Spearmint Eucalyptus, Vanilla Ylang Ylang

(L-R) West African Beige, West African Ivory, East African

I do see a difference in a color of the three shea butters above.

I also purchased a bottle of the Nature’s Shea Butter Argan Oil. I really wanted to try an argan oil that was pure.

This argan oil has no dyes or perfumes.

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Tagged argan oil, coco butter, East African Shea Butter, HauteLook, Nature's Shea Butter, shea butter, West African Shea Butter

I Am Really Liking Zoya Nail Polish

Posted on February 23, 2014 | 3 comments

The February 2014 ispy Bag is the third time I received a Zoya nail polish. I knew about Zoya nail polish from my numerous trips to ULTA. I would usually gravitate towards China Glaze or OPI. Zoya is now on my radar.

I was watching TV in my room and decided to break out the nail dotting tools. This is what I did.

With flash

Without flash

(L-R) Julie, Odette, Neve

Julie – May 2013 ipsy Bag

Odette – February 2014 ipsy Bag

Neve – October 2013 ipsy Bag

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Tagged beauty subscriptions., ipsy, nail design, nail polish, ULTA, Zoya

February ipsy Bag

Posted on February 19, 2014 | 11 comments

The contents of my February ipsy Bag are:

Pacifica Hawaiian Ruby Guava Body Butter
Zoya Nail Polish – Odette
J. Cat Beauty Eyelashes + Eyelash Glue – EL213
Pop Beauty Plump Pout Mini – Fuchsia Freesia
Tini Beauty Eyetini Cordial Cream Shadow + Base in One – Spiced Rum

(Top-Bottom) Pop Beauty Plump Pout Mini in Fuchsia Freesia, Tini Beauty Eyetini Cordial Cream Shadow + Base in One in Spiced Rum

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Tagged beauty, beauty subscriptions., body butter, false eyelashes, ipsy, J. Cat, lip gloss, makeup, nail polish, Pacifica, Pop Beauty, Tini Beauty, Zoya

Another Carol’s Daughter Haul from Macy’s

Posted on February 18, 2014 | 5 comments

Last week I stopped by Macy’s to see if there was any Carol’s Daughter left in stock. Luckily there was.

Hair Milk Original Leave-In Moisturizer Trial Size

Lisa’s Hair Elixir Scalp & Hair Health Restoring Hair Oil

I bought a bottle of Lisa’s Hair Elixir for myself and my oldest daughter. I’m such a good mommy. 🙂

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Tagged Carol's Daughter, hair, Hair Milk, haircare, leave-in moisturizer, Lisa's Hair Elixir, Macy's, restoring hair oil, scalp

February Birchbox

Posted on February 17, 2014 | Leave a comment

Really liked the design of February’s box.

The contents of my February Birchbox are:

Whish Three Whishes Body Butter
Reviver Dry Deodorant Swipes for Clothes
Coastal Scents Revealed Eye Shadow Palette Sampler
Beauty Protector Protect & Oil
Paula’s Choice RESIST Ultra-Light Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum

Swatch of the Revealed Palette Sampler

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Tagged beauty, Beauty Protector, beauty subscriptions., Birchbox, Coastal Scents, makeup, Paula's Choice, Revealed, Reviver, Whish

Carol’s Daughter Haul from Macy’s

Posted on February 8, 2014 | Leave a comment

I belong to the Pittsburgh based natural hair community on Facebook called It’s a Natural Thang. Recently someone posted the Macy’s in Pittsburgh was no longer carrying Carol’s Daughter. The inventory already in stock was being marked down to 50%. You don’t have to tell me twice when Carol’s Daughter is 50% off.

This is what I purchased.

Monoi Repairing Split End Sealer, Monoi Repairing Collection

I have purchased both the Monoi Repairing Split End Sealer and the Monoi Repairing Collection in the past for my oldest daughter. She flat irons her hair and I’m trying to get her in the habit of taking better care of her tresses.

Tui Moisturizing Leave-In Conditioner, Healthy Hair Butter Protective Cream Hairdress

I originally purchased the Tui Moisturizing Leave-In Conditioner and the Healthy Hair Butter earlier this year. I am liking the results I’ve been getting from this combination. I purchased more so I have enough to carry me through the rest of this Winter. This has been preventing my hair from drying out.

Black Vanilla Moisturizing Leave-In Conditioner, Marguerite’s Magic Restorative Cream Hairdress

I decided. the try out the Black Vanilla Moisturizing Leave-In Conditioner and Marguerite’s Magic Restorative Cream Hairdress. More tools for my haircare arsenal. 😉

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Tagged Black Vanilla Moisturizing Leave-In Conditioner, Carol's Daughter, haircare, Healthy Hair Butter, Macy's, Marguerite's Magic, protective cream hairdress, restorative cream hairdress, Tui Moisturizing Leave-In Conditioner

HauteLook Haul: First Crown Brush Purchase of 2014

Posted on February 8, 2014 | Leave a comment

It didn’t take long for me to give into the temptation of placing a Crown Brush order from HauteLook. There was a six piece eye set being offered exclusively. 🙂 I’m already a fan of the eye brushes from Crown Brush so this purchase made sense to me.

(top-bottom) Bent Liner Brush, Angled Liner and Spoolie Brush, Pointed Blender Brush

(top-bottom) Precision Pencil Brush, Blending Fluff Brush, Jumbo Shadow Brush

So much for practicing restraint. 😉

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Tagged afforable, beauty, Crown Brush, eye brushes, HauteLook, makeup

Amazon Haul: Nail Decorating Stuff

Posted on February 1, 2014 | Leave a comment

A while back I purchased a nail dotting tool set for myself. I had this set in my possession for only a short period of time. Needless to say my daughters got a hold of it. LOL! I will be sure to hide this set from them. 😉