Monthly Archives: April 2014

Natural Products Purchase from Coastal Scents

Coastal Scents had an Earth Day sale. This sale lasted for a week. All of their natural products were 35% off. This included their soaps, butter, oils, and essential oils.

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Since I’ve already been using the shea oil on my hair, it seemed logical to order another bottle.

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I also ordered more of the shea butter. My daughters have also been using shea butter. Winter was very hard on my oldest daughter’s skin. Regular lotion wasn’t working. I gave her some shea butter to try. She no longer has dry patches on her skin. My youngest daughter had burned her hand a little using a curling iron. I told her to try some shea butter since this was a minor burn. The shea butter worked on that as well.

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I ordered the cocoa butter because it was on sale too.

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I was also given a sample of the black soap. I’ve read great reviews about this soap and can’t wait to try it.

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Coastal Scents Haul: Featuring Glitter

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Coastal Scents recently had their loose glitter on sale. I decided to make a small purchase just to try them out. The sale price of these glitter were $2.49 each.

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Image(L-R)Bejeweled (Emerald), Ballerina Dream (Soft Pink), Ruby Slipper (Ruby Red), Mermaid Mist (Blue-Green)

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I also received this eyeshadow sample again. I really like these colors. It didn’t bother me to get it again.

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Lorac and Crown Brush Purchase from HauteLook

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To start things off, I was intrigued when I saw the Lorac Oil-Free Wet/Dry Powder makeup. What really got my attention was the price ($3.00 each). Maybe I should’ve purchase three instead of only two of the Lorac Oil-Free Wet/Dry Powder makeup. LOL!

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I am very pleased with the coverage of the Lorac Oil-Free Wet/Dry Powder. I applied the makeup with a damp bronzer brush.

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It’s no secret I have a weakness whenever Crown Brush is being offered on HauteLook. I couldn’t pass up this cute little set. 🙂

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Image(top-bottom) C460 – Infinity Blending Fluff Brush, C461 – Infinity Precision Crease Brush, C462 – Infinity Chisel Shader Brush, C464 – Infinity Oval Lip Brush

 

Sally Beauty Supply Haul: Featuring China Glaze and Finger Paints

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I had only intended to go to Sally Beauty Supply to purchase a base coat and a top coat. I was seriously trying to behave myself. LOL! I noticed all of their nail polishes were buy two get one free. That seemed simple enough. One thing for certain is that Sally Beauty Supply has great product placement. I couldn’t help but notice the China Glaze Twirlin’ & Swirlin’ set. I gave into temptation and purchased that as well.

Image(L-R) Margritte’s Masterpiece, Top Coat, Base Coat

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Image(L-R) Snow, Too Yacht to Handle, That’s Shore Bright, Pink Plumeria

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ImageSince I’m not the only one in my household who uses nail polish, I purchased the Nail Polish Thinner. 😉

 

April ipsy Bag

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The contents of my April ipsy Bag are:

  • Dr. Brandt® Microdermabrasion
  • City Color White Gold Shadow & Highlight Mousse
  • Urban Decay 24/7Velvet Glide-On Eye Pencil – Black Velvet
  • Sexy Hair Root Pump Volumizing Spray Mouse
  • Cailyn Tinted Lip Balm – Apple Pink

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Urban Decay 24/7Velvet Glide-On Eye Pencil – Black Velvet, Cailyn Tinted Lip Balm – Apple Pink, City Color White Gold Shadow & Highlight Mousse

April Birchbox

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The contents of my April Birchbox are:

  • Number 4 High Performance Hair Care Reconstructing Masque
  • KIND Snacks Healthy Grain Bar – Maple Pumpkin Seeds with Sea Salt
  • Number 4 High Performance Hair Care Clarifying Shampoo
  • Nazelie Skincare Moisturizing Night Cream
  • Color Club® Gala’s Gems Collection – Heirloom Pearls
  • theBalm® Cosmetics How ‘Bout Them Apples? Cheek & Lip Cream

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theBalm® Cosmetics How ‘Bout Them Apples? Cheek & Lip Cream

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Color Club® Gala’s Gems Collection – Heirloom Pearls

 

Still Using My Winter Beauty Routine

The calendar may say it’s Spring, however; Winter hasn’t quite let go in my neck of the woods. I live in the northeast section of the United States. This past Winter was listed as one of the coldest on record. There were even some below zero days and a lot of snow. Pittsburgh, PA has had some warm days but that weather hasn’t lasted.

Winter is extremely hard on my skin and hair. Here are the products I used.

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  • Ion Reconstructor
  • Shea Oil
  • Cantu Shea Butter Leave In Conditioner Repair Cream
  • Trader Joe’s Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
  • Shea Butter
  • Carol’s Daughter Healthy Hair Butter
  • Carol’s Daughter Tui Leave In Conditioner

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I used the Carol’s Daughter Tui Leave In Conditioner to add extra moisture to my hair. The dry air makes my hair feel crunchy. This leave in conditioner eliminated that.

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I used the Carol’s Daughter Healthy Hair Butter as a part of the LOC method (leave in, oil, cream) in my hair routine. This cream is the last step of that.

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The bitter cold caused dry patches on my face. I used the Organic Virgin Coconut Oil from Trader Joe’s to remedy that.

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The shea oil was a part of the LOC method in my hair routine. I used to use castor oil to seal my ends. I like the shea oil much better.

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I hardly used traditional lotion during the Winter. My skin wasn’t ashy at all when I used the shea butter.

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I’ve gotten in the habit giving my hair protein treatments. That’s why I use Ion Reconstructor as a deep conditioner.

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I’ve read some really positive reviews on the Cantu Shea Butter Leave In Conditioner Repair Cream. This is the first step in LOC method of my hair routine.

I will probably make some adjustments to my beauty routine once the weather warms up. One thing for certain I am keeping the products for the LOC hair method and the Ion Reconstructor. They seem to be working.

Nutra Luxe MD Microdermabrasion System Purchase from HauteLook

I always wanted to try one of those microdermabrasion systems. I can’t afford to buy a Clarisonic either. I saw the Nutra Luxe MD Microdermabrasion System being offered on Hautelook. This system was more in my price range.

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I definitely saw a difference in the way my skin looked after one use. It did minimize the appearance of my pores and fine lines.

 

ULTA Haul: Featuring Urban Decay and Other Stuff

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ULTA is currently having their 21 days of Beauty Steals. I went to ULTA the day the Urban Decay Travel-Size Trio was being offered for $12. I wasn’t thinking about this set until I went to pay for the false eyelashes. I was given a sample of the Naked Urban Decay Lipgloss because I purchased the Travel-Size Trio. The sales associate told me if I spend a total of $20 I get a free gift. The gift being offered was the It’s a Ten Miracle Leave-In. That’s why I bought the Eucerin lotion.

ImageI couldn’t pass up these lashes marked down to $3.99 each.

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ImageTravel-Size Trio

Image24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Rockstar

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ImageNaked Urban Decay Lipgloss in Naked

ImageEucerin and It’s a Ten Miracle Leave-In conditioner