Reviva Labs Makeup Primer, one for me…and

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How about a Reviva Labs Makeup Primer for you too? More on this in a mo….

Reviva Labs is a company that you don’t hear much about, BUT YOU SHOULD! They sell amazing skincare and beauty products. Stuff you might not have realized existed. Once you start looking at the site, you will want IT ALL!

 

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I fell in absolute love with the Makeup Primer a little over a year ago. I’m still in it deep too! This primer makes my skin so silky smooth that I sometimes wear it even if I have no intention of putting makeup on!!! Yes, it’s that nice!

This primer is an amazing product in that it helps make your skin feel smooth and supple. The smooth texture it brings helps any foundation glide over your skin effortlessly. No dragging while you put on your foundation helps it stay even. Then your foundation is locked in place all day! I can get away with my drugstore foundations by using this beauty of a product. If I don’t use it, my foundation seems to melt halfway through the day. I’ve also tried this as an eyeshadow primer and it makes your shadows very vibrant. Sadly, my oily lids will not accept only Reviva as a primer. I still smooth it over my lids, then proceed to use my normal primers and base.

From the Reviva website:

If you’re satisfied with how you look in makeup, wait till you see how good you look with Revivas amazing MAKEUP PRIMER under your makeup. Your skin will feel unbelievably smooth, like a baby’s. And your look…almost flawless. Lines filled in, pores concealed, excess oil controlled. Once you try it, you won’t want to be without it. It’s another Reviva discovery to help you look your best! Under makeup or alone the visible, touchable results are beautiful! Over moisturizer or directly on clean skin, apply just a drop on forehead, each cheek and above jaw line. Massage in lightly over entire face. Allow product to absorb. Then apply makeup. You’ll love the smooth, velvety feel and look. Men, of course, can use it directly on skin. Perfects skin by refining the texture. Fills in lines, conceals pores, and controls excess oil. Helps skin instantly look and feel smooth and silky. Helps makeup foundation last longer (safe under eye shadow, too). And COQ10 adds protective antioxidant action. Our Makeup Primer is good for any skin type, even oily. You get the oil control you want, along with soft, supple skin. Completely fragrance-free and non-comedogenic (which means it won’t cause clogged pores and breakouts).

I agree with pretty much everything said on the site. I wish the oil control lasted a bit longer for me. If I have a really long day ahead, I’ll put a touch of milk of magnesia under the primer on my t-zone. Between the 2 items that buys me a 12+ hour day. No joke!!

I bet you’re thinking A ONE OUNCE BOTTLE?! Yep, 1 ounce of concentrated awesome is all you need. Mine got me just about a year. It prob would’ve lasted much longer, except I’ve given away many a squirt to friends to try it!!!

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The small drop you see in the picture above is half the amount I need to cover my whole face. SERIOUSLY! I put it on over my moisturizer. It glides right on. For $20 a bottle this is an amazing deal. Plus, it works sooooo good. This is a Holy Grail product of mine. I don’t see it coming off the Holy Grail list anytime soon either!!!

Don’t believe me? Enter to win!! If you don’t win, go get one. You’ll be glad you did.

Reviva is sold at several health food stores near me so I have easy access myself. They also have an online store. You can find them on Facebook and Twitter too!!

This giveaway is open INTERNATIONALLY!!! ^_^ GOOD LUCK!!!

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Note: The product was graciously provided by Reviva for review. Since I already had it, they ok’d a giveaway!!! YESSSSS!!!!

~I will contact the winner via email. You will have 72 hours from the time my email is sent to reply, or I will draw another winner. Any cheaters will be disqualified.

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A surprise (and super quick) Sugarpill SALE!! Like whoa!

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If you’ve been wanting to buy some pressed or loose eyeshadows from Sugarpill, TODAY’S a great day to do it! They’re having a just because sale.

Sales from Sugarpill are few and far between, so GOOOOO now!

It’s today only, May 8th. Time’s a wastin’ here folks!!!

I personally have 2 palettes and lots of their loose shadows and love each and every one! (The palettes are excluded from the sale though)

A few posts of me using Sugarpill are here and here.

Let me know if you took advantage! I wish I could myself, but budget doesn’t allow for it. There’s only a few loose I don’t have….

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Clio Professional at Peach and Lily!!

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Hi there everyone! I have some amazing items by Clio to show you. Summer is coming and so is the SWEAT here in Florida. EWWW. These items I have to show you, will keep your eyes pretty despite the sweat glow.

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Epic package!!  L-R: Friday Glow Liquid Shadows; Kill Black set; Gelpresso Liners

Epic package!!
L-R: Friday Glow Liquid Shadows; Kill Black set; Gelpresso Liners

These items are by Clio Professional, which is a Korean company. They were lovingly imported by the awesome folks over at Peach and Lily. You can buy tons of amazing Asian beauty products from Peach and Lily!! The awesome part about their site, is the products are all tested before they stock them. So you are getting tried and true products that are the best of what’s out there! Also, they have cleverly translated some of the packaging for us!! I LOVE THIS! <3

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Clio Friday Glow Liquid Shadow in #2 Sheer Beige

Clio Friday Glow Liquid Shadow in #2 Sheer Beige

First off are the GORGEOUS Liquid eyeshadows! Peach and Lily is currently offering two sparkly and amazingly pretty colors.

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Sheer Beige is a sparkly peachy-beige masterpiece!! There’s glittery bits of heaven in there!!! What an amazing little eye-brightener! This pretty shadow could be used in so many different ways. I’ve used on my lid, in my inner corner only, on my lower lash line, and as brow bone highlight!!

Deepen Brown is chocolate brown sparkle loveliness! Golden glitter is throughout this one too! I am not too keen on browns, but this stunner has my attention!! Perfect for adding some neutral flair to any look. I’d even wear this solo on my lid. The color is so rich, but easily lightens up with blending should you prefer to.

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Clio Friday Glow Liquid Shadow in #5 Deepen Brown

I’m not sure if this is intended to be waterproof at all, but it’s pretty sturdy. I did regular swatches on these, then blended. Then I held the blended out swatches under water for 5-10 seconds (running water without purpose irks me, so I couldn’t stand it long!). The shadows were still there and going strong! Easily removed with a wipe or liquid makeup remover though. I have worn these both while out and about, even on some sweat inducing days, (it’s been up in the 90′s already here!) and these stay on all day! I can wear them for short amount of time without creasing. I did find that ALL day (12+ hours) I do get a little bit of creasing. When I put some eyelid primer underneath, I’m good to go allllllll day! These are especially nice when I’m in a hurry and don’t want to look half dead. Swipe them and run! Or else, this….

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Next…

Clio Kill Black eyeliner and mascara set

Clio Kill Black eyeliner and mascara set

I’ve never used a brush liner before. I’m now in love with this one!!! The brush liner gives you the control of a felt-tip liner without drying out. The tip on this thing is extremely precise! The liner is waterproof and glides on so nice! Waterproof is extremely important to me since I’m outside in the tropical climate. This stuff lasts all day and comes off easy.

I wanted to show how precise the tip is, but I flubbed up part of the writing on “Clio”, haha!  I was outside taking pics and my daughter was on her swingset. I looked over when she called to me while writing. You can see my flub a little. I tried to fix it before the liner set completely.

One of the pics shows the waterproof qualities. Zero smudging or running under water. It looks like there might be a little smudge, but it’s just the way the water pooled on the letters. There’s also a Kill Brown and Kill Blood set that Clio makes. I’d really love to check these out soon too!

The mascara in this set is nice too! It seems to help with volume on the base of my lashes. It has a curved brush which I’m not terribly fond of. It works well though, no flakies or smudges!!! The set retails for $27. Not bad! I might prefer to get the brush liner alone, but if this is how I must buy it.. so be it!! <3

Clio Gelpresso Eyeliners in Golden Khaki and Golden Black

Clio Gelpresso Eyeliners in Golden Khaki and Golden Black

Gelpresso liners are probably my favorite item in the post. Maybe my new fave eyeliner in general. These are gel liners in pencil form. Sparkly and awesome gel liners that you can apply without a brush!!!!!!!! The are twist up pencils so you also don’t need a sharpener. I know a lot of folks struggle with being able to keep eyeliner on their waterlines, including me. With these liners, I have finally found a product that stays all day on my waterline. I have allergies too, so my eyes water a good bit. These liners seriously hold in place! The only other liner that I’ve had staying power on my waterline was Abbamart’s gel liner. I’m so jazzed about these pencils!! Seriously. If you noticed on the package, they come in more colors too! I’m hoping Peach and Lily carries more!!! These pencils retail at $20 each, which is on the pricey side, but they are soooooo worth it to me. Compare price to the Urban Decay 24/7 pencils which are $19. The Urbay Decay are a little larger fill volume, but you have to sharpen them which product waste. The Clio pencils are a better deal to me. I adore them and these have earned a spot on my personal Holy Grail list. If I can get my hands on more colors, these may bump the Urban Decay pencils off….. *gasp*

Golden Black is well, a black with bits of golden sparkle in it. The shimmer is liberally distributed through the gel. I love the way it looks. Classy sparkle!

Golden Khaki is a khaki colored base with the same golden sparkle inside that the Black pencil has. The khaki is pretty dark, almost like a blackened khaki. It’s nice to use if you want to have pretty liner but not as severe as a black. Both are great on my waterline.

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In my pretty package from Peach and Lily, I also got some samples. YAAAAAAAAAAYYY!!

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I will be bringing you a separate review on these very soon. Lots of Mizon goodness to discuss….

It must be said that Peach and Lily have the cutest boxes. They decorate everything so it’s super cute!!! I really love that. I also save the ribbons from them to make into other things. Waste not, want not!!!

Super pretty and cushioned too. These awesome goodies arrive in comfort and style!! <3

Super pretty and cushioned too. These awesome goodies arrive in comfort and style!! <3

You can check out Peach and Lily on their Facebook page, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, their blog, or my referral link (pretty please!!).

That’s all for this post. Are you intrigued by the Clio awesomeness? If you’ve got some tried and true Clio or Peach and Lily items to share please do!!! These items are my first from Clio and I’d love to experience more of their great products! Suggestions PLEASE!!!!

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Orange Lips! Say what? Yes, Orange!!!!

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It’s no secret I love loud lips. If you’ve read my blog at all, you’ve seen some. Black, blue, purple, gold, and orange have all been shown on here. I wear these in my daily life. To work, to school (well, the kids’), grocery shopping, festivals, anywhere. Makeup is self-expression, wear what you want!!! Orange lips are having their 5 minutes to shine (or less) right now so you can find orange lippies all over the place. Not just Indies!! I’ve joined a blog hop for orange lips. If you click through and check out these great blogs, you can see lots of ways to rock out with an orange pout!!! HAHA!

**Click below to see all the pretties!!**

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I’ve got a new pic and an old one for you today. How about new first?

Wearing Evil Shades Scream Hardcore Lips over Revlon Lip Butter in Tutti Fruitti

Wearing Evil Shades Scream Hardcore Lips over Revlon Lip Butter in Tutti Fruitti

Evil orange awesomeness!!

Evil Shades orange lips awesomeness!!

You can buy Scream here as well as many other “non-typical” lip colors. I love these lippies and have purchased quite a few colors!!! I also highly recommend the eyeshadows and blushes. These are beautiful and richly pigmented colors!!!

I put Scream over a base of Tutti Fruitti lip butter from Revlon. I like the darker orange underneath the sparkly goodness of Scream.

I also went with orange eyes. I used BFTE Kou on inner 1/3 of lid, then Wakka by Victorian Disco Cosmetics on the rest of my lid and above crease a bit. (Sadly, Wakka is no longer available). In the crease is Treehugger from Brazen Cosmetics, one of my most fave browns!

An older pic, taken for past post but not actually posted. heehee

Starlooks Lipstick-Flutter

Starlooks Lipstick-Flutter

Flutter is still avail here on the Starlooks website!! I’ll have the April Box review for you soon.

Are you an orange lover? If so, join the blog hop!

Maybe you hate this trend… Tell me!!

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It’s Darling Girl Pick of the Week time!!! Part 2!

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Howzit! I’m back with another Darling Girl Cosmetics POTW (pick of the week)! YAY!

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The POTW is a color selected by one of the Darling Girl Glamour Girls.  These colors are awarded the seal of awesomeness. They’re offered for a week at 20% off, YAY!!! (✿ ♥‿♥)

This week was my turn and I picked….. ヽ(´・`)ノ

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Red Ryder!! I know it’s not Christmas (^_−)☆ …. I just reaaaallllly love this color!!!

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Hooded lids (UGH) and large lashes… You can kinda see the Red Ryder poking out on the side.

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Darling Girl shadows used: Red Ryder-from last third of lid to outer V area; Moves Like Mick Jagger-mid lid; Positively Peachy-inner corner; Goth Princess-lightly applied in crease and on lower lashline; and Surfrider above crease to brow bone.

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SWATCHPORN!!! lol

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LOOK at the sparkles!!!!!!!! (。♥‿♥。) *dies*

I love these colors which of course look waaaaay more awesome IRL! But this is what I can show you….

And the lippies:

L-R: Manic Panic lipstick in Mystic Heather; Darling Girl Planet X Holo Gloss; both layered.

L-R: Manic Panic lipstick in Mystic Heather; Darling Girl Planet X Holo Gloss; both layered.

I love Planet X! It’s super pretty on its own, but when you put over another color it makes that color so much prettier. In this case, when I wore the lipstick with the gloss it helped tone down the Mystic Heather. I love bright lippies, DO NOT mistake me here. I just thought a lighter color lip would be better paired with my uber reddish,pinky-purple eyes. Not to mention my hair on top of that… LOL

Manic Panic lipstick in Mystic Heather with Darling Girl Planet X Holo Gloss on top

Manic Panic lipstick in Mystic Heather with Darling Girl Planet X Holo Gloss on top

I love that the DG lip glosses are NOT sticky!!! If it’s sticky AT ALL, forget it. That sticky mess isn’t going on these lips! AT ALL!!!!

Here’s the whole face:

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I used my Clio Golden Black Gelpresso eyeliner. I am kinda in love with it. That review is coming…. (Thanks to Peach and Lily! ❤❤❤) 

I’m wearing some lashes gifted to me by a fellow blogger. I don’t know what kind they are but I really like them!

For now, I think you need to go get some Red Ryder while the sale is on!!! Next week, there will be a new pick by one of my lovely fellow Glamour Girls! You should keep an eye out on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Tumblr. ♡^▽^♡

Have you tried Darling Girl Cosmetics yet? What do you love?

If you haven’t tried, WHAT are you waiting for???!!!!! You’ll love it.

From the DG site, in case you needed more of a nudge….

Darling Girl Cosmetics is small home based business in Houston Texas. We started our adventure in makeup land in June of 2010 and we are proud to say that with each and every month our customer base and reputation has grown nationally and internationally (….)

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Our Mission:

At Darling Girl Cosmetics we believe that everyone at any budget should be able to have quality affordable makeup. Tis is why we offer two sizing options as well as samples of many of our products. Petit’s (1/4 tsp jars), Full Size (3/4 tsp jar), and sample baggies with 1/8 tsp. At these prices you could buy several jars of our eye shadow for the price of one high end eye shadow with the same great quality.

Did you read this part?

At these prices you could buy several jars of our eye shadow for the price of one high end eye shadow with the same great quality.

If that doesn’t inspire you, I just don’t know…..

The 20% off will be there until this Friday, May 3!!! Go get it while it’s on sale! ^_^

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Earth Day 2013 How am I eco-friendly?

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Happy Earth Day everyone!!!!!! Earth Day should be something special to each of us, since we all live here. Unless my blog is reaching to far depths of the galaxy… which would be SOOOO AWESOME! I thought I’d share a few quick things with you. (And try not to be too preachy.) (◡‿◡✿)

I personally make the effort to be eco-friendly since I have children who will inherit this lovely rock one day. I would love for them to have clean water to drink and play in and clear air for their lungs. I really wish more people took personal responsibility about their impact and made changes. Since I can’t change everyone, I can make as many positive impacts as possible.

Obviously I love all things beauty, and I’m guessing you do to since you are reading this. How do we take the step to being more eco-friendly in our daily routines? I’ll show you!

Before I do, I will admit to not being 100% perfect and eco-friendly. Sadly money (well, lack of it) gets in the way of being as eco-friendly as I’d like. I take small steps all the time and I will get there.

First off, face care.

Reviva Labs

Reviva Labs

Reviva Labs is one of the best companies you may never have heard of!!! Based in New Jersey, they have been around since 1973! They are a small company that makes natural beauty products. They do not test on animals either. They make suncare products, skin care basics, soaps, anti-aging, lotions, and stuff for the whole family to use. Everything I’ve tried from Reviva I’ve liked! Check them out, I bet there’s something you’d love to try.

If product quality isn’t enough, they also made a sizeable donation to Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine, NJ. Earth lovers? I think so!!

Their site here: Reviva Labs  The Facebook page here: Reviva Labs Facebook

I will be doing a review on their wonderful Makeup Primer verrrrry soon. Stay tuned!!!

Chick Henhouse, and showing off her sisters!

Chick Henhouse, and showing off her sisters!

Chick Nail Polish is Toluene, Formaldehyde, DBP, Camphor & Resin Free, non toxic nail polish. It’s also gorgeous! The pretties even get packaged in eco-friendly items like shredded newspaper. Chick is a small independent company too, so no large manufacturing plant. Oh, and the polishes are Vegan, unique, and soooo pretty!!

The site is here: Chick Polish Chick’s Facebook here

SoFlaJo Ballroom

SoFlaJo Ballroom

I also love SoFlaJo!  SoFlaJo is another Indie polish that is Toluene, Formaldehyde Resin and Dibutyl Phthalate and Formaldehyde free. The owner is an animal supporter too. She also cares about conserving people since she is a Personal Trainer and a Fitness Instructor!!!

SoFlaJo’s Site here And Facebook here

EcoTools

EcoTools

EcoTools are some of the best quality, and softest brushes I’ve EVER used!!! They have soft bristles made of synthetic taklon, handles made of bamboo, and recycled aluminum ferrules! They hold up to abuse, look cool, and are awesome! I have 4 different sets in my possession, in addition to a few single brushes. I reach for them over and over! They’re also cruelty-free and extremely affordable.

This month, $1 donations on purchases made on Ecotools.com are going to the Living Beautifully Project. See the site for more info please!

What more do you need?! They rock and are giving back….

Check them out here and also on their Facebook page. The Facebook page has a weekly giveaway on Tuesdays, be sure to enter! There’s a $1 off coupon on the page right now too, so SCORE!

Flat top synthetic Kabuki brush, short handle

Flat top synthetic Kabuki brush, short handle

Another great (but under appreciated) place to buy brushes from is Abbamart! They have synthetic Taklon brushes (natural too) which are cruelty-free, excellent quality, and super soft! I am an affiliate, so you get 10% off my shopping through my link. Abbamart also has their own line of cosmetics called Belleme, which are also cruelty-free!!!!! I am a lover of all things I have from Abbamart!

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This *IS* an affiliate link. By clicking here and purchasing, you will be supporting my blog as well as getting 10% off!! Thank you if you choose to do this.

There’s also tons of amazing Indie Beauty companies I love dearly!!

^_^ Please check out my shopping page to see the list of Indies that are near and dear to me!!! And also the Darling Girl Glamour Girls page!!!

There’s even eco-friendly beauty subscription boxes! Check out:

  • Eco-Emi reviews here and here.
  • Conscious Box website. A review will come soon on Conscious Box.
  • Starlooks Starbox here and here

Organic and natural haircare by Parnevu here.

There’s tons more stuff I’d love to share, I told you this would be a few things and quick but I’ve blathered on. AGAIN.

I’ll leave you with a profound quote.

Only after the last tree has been cut down, only after the last river has been poisoned, Only after the last fish has been caught, only then will you find that money can not be eaten

Annnnnnd a funny song with a message….

Happy Earth Day!! \(@ ̄∇ ̄@)/

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Starlooks March Starbox

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BOXES!!!! I love them…

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I have the Starlooks March Starbox to show you!!!!

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The info!

The info!

The box was pretty again!! I like these to store little things in. I really like the blue color too!!

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There’s also another nice deal for subscribers!!!

I was very glad that there were eye AND lip products. I’m not a huge lippie collector….

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This one was really great though!!
Flutter lipstick is a gorgeous orange-red with tons of sparkle!! There’s so much gorgeous sparkle in this lippie!!!!!!! It really looks amazing in the tube! The sparkles look way more subtle on your lips than they do in the tube. Still very sparkly and pretty!

Retails for $11.

Disarray eyeshadow

Disarray eyeshadow

The eyeshadow color, Disarray, echoed the color of the box and wrapping in my opinion. The whole thing was color coordinated!! CUTE!

The eyeshadow retails for $9.

Lengthening Mascara

Lengthening Mascara

The mascara came in a very sturdy container. It really feels quality.

The Starlooks site describes the mascara:

Starlooks “Lengthening Mascara” has a HUGE, fluffy, tree-shaped applicator that allows for NO clumping, and is formulated with our rich, black “kohl” pigment to allow the blackest, smoothest lashes possible. This Mascara creates the Starlooks Signature, feather-like lash, lengthened to the fullest. Expect longer lashes, and (with two or 3 coats) the base of the lash will thicken by 50%!

When I used it, the mascara separated my lower lashes well, which is usually an issue for me. It didn’t feel heavy like some mascaras do either. Retail on this is $15, which makes the box a great value this month!!! The mascara is my fave product out of this box. I do like the lipstick a lot too.

A Surprise!!!!

A Surprise!!!!

There was an extra item in the box!! I love lip scrubs, so this was a nice little extra!!!

Crystal

Crystal

There was a good sized crystal this month. Sadly, I learned about the crystal *after* I tossed the one from the last box. The last one looked like a thin shard. I mistook it for plastic and tossed it. OOOOPS! This month, there was no way to mistake it. I’m kinda sad I didn’t keep the last one. Live and learn!! Don’t toss yours by mistake!!! HAHA

All in all, a pretty good box. The box subscription is only $15, there’s a small handling fee too.

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If you want to sign up for Starbox click here.
You can still get the March Starbox here. It’s $25 outside of the subscription program.

What do you think? Any plans to try a Starbox?

Have you signed up for any box programs??

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Affiliate links will be designated with asterisks *around link* Other links provided for convenience.

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The Beauty Blogazons Weekly Roundup~Week Ending 4/5

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Lady Grenade Cosmetics is baaaaaaaack!!

Not that the Sparkly goodness was ever really “gone”, so more like open again I suppose…. Indie companies are usually run by one person. In this case, Lady Grenade Cosmetics, is a one woman show. A one-woman show that could take you down!! LOL

All items purchased by me. All unbiased options are my own. Click here for me info. Affiliate links will be designated with asterisk *around link*. All other links provided for convenience.

All items purchased by me. All unbiased options are my own. Click here for me info. Affiliate links will be designated with asterisk *around link*. All other links provided for convenience.

lady grenade logo What’s with the grenade? Well, the owner Candy, is a soldier. So not only is she making gorgeous things for us to wear, but she is also a protector of the U.S.! Plus, she is sweet, hilarious, takes awesome selfies, ridiculously beautiful, a super smoothie chick, and one of the bravest people I have the privilege of knowing. Lucky for all of us, she makes some gorgeous sparkly goods!!! I think it’s pretty awesome that she would lay down her life for all of us here in the US. Customer service? MMMMHMMMM!!! When her shop first opened, I purchased all the colors she had released then. By the time I was ready to swatch and show them to you, the shop had to close due to relocation. I’m no stranger to big moves, being a military brat myself. We moved 5 times before I was in first grade. Each time we are talking absolutely ACROSS the country…. no big deal. I know, blahblahblah… SWATCH TIME!!!

In their happy homes. Lens Louse; Leather Necks; Uncle Sugar; 90 Day Wonder; Pac-3; Sonic Boom

In their happy homes. Lens Louse; Leather Necks; Uncle Sugar; 90 Day Wonder; Pac-3; Sonic Boom

Swatched over lotioned skin L-R:Lens Louse; Leather Necks; Uncle Sugar; 90 Day Wonder; Pac-3; Sonic Boom

Swatched over lotioned skin L-R:
Lens Louse; Leather Necks; Uncle Sugar; 90 Day Wonder; Pac-3; Sonic Boom

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L-R: Lens Louse; Leather Necks; Uncle Sugar; 90 Day Wonder; Pac-3; Sonic Boom

HOLY Sparkles!!! Some of the lighter looking colors are deceiving in my swatch pics. Certain colors get eaten on my skin tone without a base behind. This is my plight, don’t let it scare you away from the awesomeness. These are all super gorgeous in real life, my camera and the screen you are looking at do these ZERO justice.

So cute... L-R: Nuke 'em; King Bee; Sea Cobra; Grenade Envy; Bogie; Burn Brighter

So cute… L-R: Nuke ‘em; King Bee; Sea Cobra; Grenade Envy; Bogie; Burn Brighter

All swatched up pretty L-R: Nuke 'em; King Bee; Sea Cobra; Grenade Envy; Bogie; Burn Brighter

All swatched up pretty L-R: Nuke ‘em; King Bee; Sea Cobra; Grenade Envy; Bogie; Burn Brighter

Sparkly love! L-R: Nuke 'em; King Bee; Sea Cobra; Grenade Envy; Bogie; Burn Brighter

Another view…. L-R: Nuke ‘em; King Bee; Sea Cobra; Grenade Envy; Bogie; Burn Brighter

These pretty colors didn’t get the same amount of sun during their photoshoot. Some clouds came out and ruined their time.

L-R: Over Kill; Cannon Cocker; Gypsy Soldier; Blood Bucket; Battle Royal; Navy Blues

L-R: Over Kill; Cannon Cocker; Gypsy Soldier; Blood Bucket; Battle Royal; Navy Blues

L-R: Over Kill; Cannon Cocker; Gypsy Soldier; Blood Bucket; Battle Royal; Navy Blues.Swatchy

L-R: Over Kill; Cannon Cocker; Gypsy Soldier; Blood Bucket; Battle Royal; Navy Blues.
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L-R: Over Kill; Cannon Cocker; Gypsy Soldier; Blood Bucket; Battle Royal; Navy Blues

L-R: Over Kill; Cannon Cocker; Gypsy Soldier; Blood Bucket; Battle Royal; Navy Blues

Look at those sparkles!!! *dies* I love these colors all so much! The name Battle Royal makes me think of Battle Royale everytime I look at the name.

L-R: Halo; CS Gas; Dagger Thrust; Zuni

L-R: Halo; CS Gas; Dagger Thrust; Zuni

L-R: Halo, CS Gas; Dagger Thrust; Zuni

L-R: Halo, CS Gas; Dagger Thrust; Zuni

L-R: Halo, CS Gas; Dagger Thrust; Zuni

L-R: Halo, CS Gas; Dagger Thrust; Zuni

These are sparkly gorgeous colors. Sadly, they were victims of my skintone… Dagger Thrust is an amazing silvery pink duochrome too!!! CS Gas is such a pretty and sparkly color too. I wish they were more true to life here.

L-R: Fouled Anchor; Explosive Matters; Ground Pounder; Golden Knights; Taps; Fly Girls

L-R: Fouled Anchor; Explosive Matters; Ground Pounder; Golden Knights; Taps; Fly Girls

L-R: Fouled Anchor; Explosive Matters; Ground Pounder; Golden Knights; Taps; Fly Girls

L-R: Fouled Anchor; Ground Pounder; Explosive Matters; Golden Knights; Fly Girls; Taps

L-R: Fouled Anchor; Ground Pounder; Explosive Matters; Golden Knights; Taps; Fly Girls

L-R: Fouled Anchor; Ground Pounder; Explosive Matters; Golden Knights; Fly Girls; Taps

Crazy beautiful sparkles… Did you notice anything about this set of pics? I’m not gonna tell you what it is. If you didn’t notice then oh well. HAHA!

L-R: Wangle; Raider; Shellback; Purple Heart; My Romeo; O-Dark-Thirty

L-R: Wangle; Raider; Shellback; Purple Heart; My Romeo; O-Dark-Thirty

L-R: Wangle; Raider; Shellback; Purple Heart; My Romeo; O-Dark-Thirty

L-R: Wangle; Raider; Shellback; Purple Heart; My Romeo; O-Dark-Thirty

L-R: Wangle; Raider; Shellback; Purple Heart; My Romeo; O-Dark-Thirty

L-R: Wangle; Raider; Shellback; Purple Heart; My Romeo; O-Dark-Thirty

And thought I’d finish up with the sparkliest ones I own!!!! Shellback is a loaded duochorome delight!! Purple Heart is a perfect name for this lovely violet wonder. O-Dark_Thirty, that name brings back memories of every trip my family took… We ALWAYS started our trips off at O dark thirty. It was reeeeaaalllllly great too. REALLY! Wanna hear something that’s actually great? Not only is Lady Grenade Cosmetics open and awesome, but….. oh just wait! At the end will be something for you. Keep going, you’re almost there. hahahahaha Today, April 2, is World Autism Awareness day.

I decided to use my Lady Grenade colors in my blue look.

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Lighting it up blue!!

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Light it up blue!!!!

Light it up blue!!!!

I used:

  • Face: Reviva Labs Makeup Primer all over, Rimmel Foundation used sparingly.
  • Eyes: Lady Grenade Cosmetics eyeshadows in Battle Royal, Dagger Thrust, Raider, and Shellback. I applied Battle Royal to my lid lightly, then used a medium to draw it on as eyeliner. I applied Dagger Thrust lightly to my inner corner and also on my brow bone. Shellback is in the crease, then I used Raider to blend it out. I also lined my lower lid with Shellback, no medium. Under the shadows is plain ol’, budget-friendly, skin colored, e.l.f. Eyeshadow primer. My friend swears by it. My beauty budget is a lot smaller than before so I decided to try it. Then I used Lady Grenade’s Eye Kevlar to help the colors look their best!! Since Battle Royal is such a bright and beautiful blue, I applied the other colors lightly so they wouldn’t take away from the blue!! Used Reviva Labs liquid mascara in Black.
  • Cheeks: 29 Cosmetics Napa Rouge cream blush, with Belleme Cosmetics Shimmer Base to highlight.
  • Lips: Inglot 292, which I picked up at the Makeup  Show Orlando. 292 is part of the Pacific Blue Collection. I also applied a little of Sally Girl Pastel Blue lipgloss. 

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Now that you’ve seen all the pretty things from Lady Grenade Cosmetics are you ready to run out and buy some? Well, how about a discount? If you enter SpreadTheWord when you checkout, you’ll get a generous *15%* OFF! TOLD YOU she was awesome!!!! Make sure you thank the awesome Lady Grenade!! For sparkles, offering to save our lives, just being so amazing, whatever… LOL!!!

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All Lady Grenade Cosmetics items purchased by me. Inglot, Sally Girl, Rimmel, Reviva Labs, e.l.f., and Belleme Cosmetics purchased by me. 29 Cosmetics blush was provided in the Wantable Box I reviewed. You can see that post here.

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The Facebook fan page

Awesome #selfies on Instagram page!! These are a must see!!!! Look for her #looksnastytastesamazing hashtag too! She cracks me up!!!! And she’s also my hero, in soooo many ways! <3

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Eco-Emi February unboxing!!

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Hiya lovelies!!!! Today I have the Eco-Emi February box for you!!
In case you haven’t noticed, I am a box lover now!^_^

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Ready to take a look?

First peeky

First peeky

Turns out, February is Eco-Emi’s anniversary!! I received their special anniversary box. ❤❤

I like getting special little containers, so this was a nice surprise!!

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Front

I enjoy the Eco-Emi info cards. Both this month’s and January’s card were pretty. They have the details you need to know and sometimes a little personal insight into why Christine selected the items inside.

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Back

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Contents!!

Contents!!

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Contents unboxed

Here come the individual product pics!! Using the order on the info card.

First up, a vegan hair gel!

Some of my friends... right now!

Some of my friends… right now!

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I don’t typically use any hair styling products. Why? My hair has no style. Really! My hair is long, straight, and all one length. I wear it up in buns, ponytails, and a flipped over half-ponytail mostly. So, yeah…. not stylish. BUT, I have had a lot of flyaway little hairs more than usual. I tried the gel and it was quite nice. It has a pleasant smell, doesn’t give you concrete and crispy feeling hair, and works well. This cute little bottle will last me a while I’m sure. I do like that it’s organic and vegan. When I do put it in my hair, I won’t worry about it!!

Sorry…. couldn’t resist. Memegenerator is awesome!

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After the koala, the next product is…

(are you following along on the list? good!)

The divinely scented Suki Skincare exfoliate foaming cleanser. It smells like lemongrass, which I adore. It made my face really soft and moisturized.

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My sample dried out a little bit by the time I went to use it. I just put a few drops of water on top and it was good to go. The jar was packed full which was really nice!!

I also found on the Suki website that they sell sample sizes too:

last but not least, we offer a great deal on custom sample size assortments (2-5 use 1ml satchels). you can mix & match products according to your preferences, needs & goals. choose from:

10 samples for $9.95
20 samples for $19.95
30 samples for $29.95

this offer does not apply to sukispa® samples. custom sample size assortment must be ordered through customer service at 888-858-7854 or customerservice@sukiskincare.com.

That seems like a great deal!!! I’m really liking this scrub so am curious about their other products. I have a lot of scrubs lately though…

Berry Red lip cream by Purely You Minerals

This is a really sparkly looking lippy!! I rarely use red lippies in general since I like less “natural” looking colors. Berry Red is a semi-sheer red with tons of glittery bits in it. It makes this less of a typical red. It tastes like peppermint too, so you get a breath freshener with a pretty gloss. This is kinda like a “your lips but better” color with a little sparkle to glam you up. The lippy is packed with good stuff for your lips too, not just sparkly goodness!

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In case you needed more of a nudge, Purely You Minerals donates to a charitible organization!!! Check them out❣ 

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THIS BAR❣❣❣ This was insanely delicious!! INSANE! Serious. I love yogurt, pumpkin, spice, etc. I thought it would be good. It was more than good. Seriously. I told my little one I’d share it with her. Boy, I wished I’d kept my mouth shut and kept it for myself… HAHA! I gave the Little a small piece to try just in case. She also loved it and gobbled it up! Then asked for more. Then mooooore. So, I got a small bit but, man oh man!! It was like a spicy pumpkin cake in bar form. You can order online… There’s also blueberry and pomegranate flavors. OMG!

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Key Lime anything is a WIN in my book!!! And I’m a gum addict too, so this Vitacare gum is perfect. I love that it’s vitamin enriched! The only thing I hate is in general flavored gums lose their flavor really quick… This one is no exception. I chewed it longer than I normally do when flavor disappears, to make sure I got the nutrients. It’s tasty, not sure about the whitening though. I haven’t noticed whitening from any gums that claim such a feat. Other whitening gums I’ve tried didn’t have vitamins and minerals or key lime flavor (it does come in other flavors in case you aren’t a key lime freak like me). So, this one is superior to those. Nuff said!

Happy Tampa skin!!!

Happy Tampa skin!!!

Aubrey Organics is in my city!! Maybe that’s why this lotion is good on my skin? A stretch I’m sure. This lotion isn’t greasy, is super moisturizing, and has a sweet and delicate scent. I like it a lot!! It smells heavenly and makes my skin super soft. I’ve used it on my hands and elbows. They have specials on the website too! I’m so glad this great company is in my backyard!!!!

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Isn’t this lip balm adorable?? The kitty reminds me a little of Jiji from one of my fave movies! It smells nice and makes my lips nice and soft. We’ve needed the heat on here a bit so my lips are dry. This was a great thing to get inside the box.

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Last but definitely not least…

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Go green you can TASTE it!!! lol

Look good?

Look good?

A pouch of the Amazing Trio whole food drink powder by Amazing Grass.

Being the nice (`ー´)mom I am, I thought the kids would benefit from the nutrients in this drink powder. So, I decided I’d have to share… They were happy!! LOL

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I drink green smoothies and the kids love them. I thought they wouldn’t mind this powder mixed in juice. WRONG!!! I even minded it a little. I used pineapple juice to try to cover the “green” taste.

ヘ(>_<ヘ) It was strong through the juice. It wasn’t my fave. Maybe if it was in a smoothie…

MAYBE…

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So, we all drank choked down a bit. Not a fave. But, a little extra healthy stuff never hurts!!

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Hearts from the Eco-Emi site…

The Boxes are $15/each for US customers, and it is simple to sign up and cancel if you are afraid of commitment. They ship free in the U.S.

The boxes are now available Internationally!!!

See the info here on how to join, US or International

So what do you think of this month’s Eco-Emi box? The March boxes will likely be on their way out to subscribers soon!!!

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