October Ipsy Glam Bag 2013

Here's what I received in my October Glam Bag.

The makeup bag is really cute.

Zoya - Nail Polish

I received this polish in the colour Neve .  It's a very pretty blue.  It's a great quality polish with long wear and I would definitely buy this brand again if I see it in a store .  It retails for $8 at zoya.com.

Big Sexy Hair - Blow Dry Volumizing Gel

I received a travel size of this product.  This gel is great.  It's just as good as the chi silk infusion I usually use .  I will be buying this again.  This size retails for $5 at ulta.com.

Coastal Scents - Medium Shadow Brush

I really liked this brush.  I'm definitely going to buy more of this brand of brushes.  This brush retails for $2 .49 at coastalscents.com.

La Fresh - Oil-Free Face Cleanser

I liked these wipes but I don't think I would purchase them again.  I think I'll stick with my baby wipes.  Much cheaper.  I got a trial size bag of the wipes.  There was 10 in the bag. This retails at approx. $4 and can be found in full size of 30 wipes at lafreshgroup.com.

Wet N Wild - Fergie Centerstage Collection

I received this in the colour Desert Festival.  I love Wet N Wild products.  They have long lasting wear and are super affordable .  This palette retails for approx. $5 and can be purchased at wnwbeauty.com.  You can also purchase Wet N Wild products at Walmart.

My bag this month totaled approx. $25.  If you are interested in signing up to receive a Glam Bag go to ipsy.com


Jenn

July Favorites 2013

DOVE STYLE + CARE MOUSSE

This mousse is very light weight.  It holds curls and is great to style with.  It has a whipped cream texture .  I purchased it at Shoppers for around $5.

 

MUNCHKIN FRESH FOOD FEEDER

I loved using these with my kids.  I used to put frozen or fresh fruit or cooked vegetables in it.  I liked how the kids could suck on the food without the worry of them choking.  They are easy to use .  I highly recommend trying this product.  I purchased it at ToysRUs for under $10 for two.  I bought them 6 years ago so I'm not sure if you can still get them there but you can order them on amazon.ca.  

 TAKE ALONG TOOL KIT

  

I collect Huggies points.  So I used my points to get this tool kit.  It cost 425 points.  My 2 year old son loved this.  It came with a hammer, screw driver, nails and screws.  If you purchase Huggies diapers I recommend collecting the points.  I have used the points to get a few different things.  I have been happy with everything I received.

STARBUCKS LIGHT VANILLA BEAN FRAPPUCCINO

This is my new favorite drink .  I ask for it light to save on calories.  That means it is made with non fat milk , sugar-free syrup and no whip cream.  According to myfitnesspal.com a grande is only 160 calories.

Jenn

Beauty Reviews 3

BEAUTY BLENDER

  I'm not one to use my fingers to put makeup on, I'm more of a brush person.  So when I saw someone on youtube talking about the beauty blender, I was really interested in giving it a try.  I found one at Sephora but I couldn't believe the price , $26 for a little makeup sponge .  Are you kidding me?  I went on ebay and found a knock off one for $1.53 with free shipping and figured I'd give it a try.  I love it.  It's tear drop shape is perfect for putting concealer under your eyes.  I use it to blend in the L'Oreal Super Blendable Crayon.  You can even use it for eyeshadow.  The only difference is the knock off one is a little firmer material.  26 dollars or $1.53, you do the math.

NICOLE BY OPI - KHLOE HAD A LITTLE LAM-LAM

I saw this colour on sale at Shopper's for $4. It's a blue/green shade . I haven't seen anything like it. It's very beautiful. The polish has very good wear as well. If you come across this colour give it a try. Hard to tell how nice the colour is from these pics so I took a picture with and without the flash

 URBAN DECAY'S NAKED PALETTE

For years now, at least once a month I would buy some sort of eye shadow for my collection.  But I have been wanting this eyeshadow palette for over a year. It is pricey so I could never bring myself to buy it. My husband bought it for me for Christmas. I couldn't have been more happy. You can buy it at Sephora for $60. Since I got this I haven't even looked at eyeshadows in the store . Even though it is a lot for make up I would probably spend more then that on drug store eyeshadows in the amount of time it will take to use up this. I love every colour so unlike the drug store ones I buy then decide I don't like I'm actually going to use this up. It has very long wear that lasts all day. It comes in a very nice case with a built in mirror which is a bonus. It also comes with an eyeshadow brush and a travel size Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion. I love these eye shadows, if your an eyeshadow junkie like me it's worth the purchase. This palette comes with 12 neutral shades from light to dark.

MARC ANTHONY REPAIRING MACADAMIA OIL TREATMENT

I picked this up at Shoppers for around $8 while looking for something to help with frizz and split ends. It works really well. You just apply a few drops to damp or dry hair and style as usual.

Let me know if you have tried any of these products and what you thought of them.

Jenn

Beauty Reviews 2

Here's a few items I use on a regular basis.


AVANTI ULTRA CERAMIC STRAIGHTENER

This straightener has 1" plates and heats up to 430 degrees. You can purchase it at Trade Secrets and I paid $79.99. It came with a 2 year warranty. It works just as well as a Chi except half the price. I have owned 2 Chi's and within a year of each of them stopped working. It actually gets hotter then a Chi. The original Chi only gets as hot as 356 degrees. So far this straightener has lasted longer then both of my chi's combined and I still haven't had any problems. If your looking for a great straightener I really recommend this one.

L'OREAL TRUE MATCH SUPER BLENDABLE CRAYON CONCEALER 

This concealer crayon is great for cover blemishes and dark under eye circles. With 3 kids under 5 I often have bags under my eyes lol. It's a thick crayon so if you need to apply a lot it's easy or if you only need a little bit you can use the tip. You just have to twist the bottom so there's no need for a sharpener. I bought it at Walmart for around $8 The colour I use is Fair W1-2-3

QUO INSTANT ARTIST

This line of nail polish is great for making designs on your nails. It has a thin brush that allows you to make thick or thin lines depending on how much polish you have on the brush. I love that I can do my own designs on my fingers or toes instead of having to pay for it at a nail salon.  I purchased this at Shoppers for $4. Below is an example of how you can make thin or thick lines with the brush. This colour is Neon Pink.

COVERGIRL LASHBLAST 24HR MASCARA

I love all of lashblast mascaras from Covergirl. This mascara is waterproof and has really long wear. It gives your eyelashes lots of volume. I have been buying this brand for over a year now and used the regular lashblast (orange tube) for about 3 years before that. No matter how many mascaras I've tried ( I've tried many) for length I always go back to these ones. The colour I use is Very Black. I purchased it at Shopper for $12.99.

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If you have tried any of these products and either liked or disliked them please comment below and let me know what you thought, I hope any of these reviews are helpful if you are looking to try something new. Or if you would like to recommend any products for me to try I'd love to hear what other people like.

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Beauty Reviews 1

Occasionally I will review some beauty items such as makeup, hair, nail and skin products. Today there is only likes. There hasn't been anything lately that I disliked but that might change by next time.


L'OREAL MAGIC SKIN BEAUTIFIER B.B. CREAM

I love this cream. I use this in place of foundation now. The back of the tube claims "Beautifying beads: encapsulated pigments that instantly transform to your perfect shade for the look of a flawless bare skin finish" Well I can say that's definitely true. It comes out a white cream and once you rub it in you can see it turns to a shade very similar to your skin. It also makes your skin feel very soft. I like how you don't even feel like you have anything on your face. I'm not a fan of foundations because they make my face feel heavy. I tested out a few different B.B. creams before purchasing this one. I found some of them runny and already tinted a shade which I couldn't find a shade I liked. I use the shade 810 Fair. This retails as Shoppers for $18.99 or Walmart for $12.99.

PHYSICIANS FORMULA MINERAL LOOSE POWDER

As mentioned above I don't like  foundations. I found a powder that I could use in place, something light weight. This powder has great coverage. The brush it comes with is good for buffing it on. I wear this over top of the L'Oreal B.B. cream. The shade I use is creamy natural. I purchased this at Shoppers and can't remember the price but I believe it was just over $10,

CHI SILK INFUSION

Before I started using this my hair would still have a little frizz to it after I straightened it. After the first time I used it my hair was so soft with no frizz. You just apply a very small drop to your hand and rub it through your hair when wet.  This is my most favorite hair product. The first time I bought this was at a beauty supply store and cost $25 for a 2oz bottle. It's not cheap but since I wash my hair every few days it lasted about 2 1/2 years. So it's well worth the price.  I am an occasional ebay shopper so I decided to see if I could find it cheaper on there. I found a pack of 4 .5 oz bottles for about $12. So I saved $13. Only difference is I'll have 4 bottles instead of 1.

HARD CANDY FOX IN A BOX
I have tried other Hard Candy blushes and have really liked them. The ones I have had a little shimmer to them so I was looking for a more matte and warm colour. This blush has duo colours and has long wear.  I purchased it from Walmart. All hard candy products are reasonably priced. This cost me $6. It was a little more then their other blushes but it does come in a cute little box.

If you have tried any of these products and either liked or disliked them please comment below and let me know what you thought, I hope any of these reviews are helpful if you are looking to try something new. 

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Jenn

February Favorites 2013

At the end of every month I'll be writing a favorites post. It could be about anything from new foods, movies I've seen, restaurants I've tried, make up, hair products or something I've bought for the kids. Anything that I'm loving and would really want to share!

Second Cup - Latte Tuesday's
This month I found out while going for coffee with a friend that Second cup sells any medium latte for $2.95 on Tuesday's. Which is a bonus when it's almost regularly $5. I'm really loving the Honey Vanilla Tea Latte. If you get it made with non fat milk and no whip it's only 160 calories.


Oikos Greek Yogurt
A few months ago a friend of mine got me hooked on the Honey Greek Yogurt. It's still my all time favorite. I didn't even want to try any other kind because I loved it so much. Last week my husband brought home the Coconut Greek Yogurt and it was delicious. I recommend you give it a try. The honey is only 100 calories a serving and the coconut is 80 calories.

Laughing Cow Cheese
Before I realized how many calories were in cheese my family ate A LOT of brick cheese. The last 6 months we have almost cut it out completely unless a small amount is needed in a meal. So there goes my love for cheese and crackers. I picked up the Laughing Cow Light Cheese wedges. It's kind of like cream cheese. I use it to spread on or scoop on my crackers. It's only 25 calories a wedge. It's really good and there are also different flavours you can get.

Jessie Blair Jewelry
I got a beautiful bracelet from my friend as an early birthday present. She owns a small jewelery business which she sells off of etsy and ebay. It is a black faux leather Chien de Collier inspired bracelet. I absolutely love it. There are various colours available and it also had an adjustable strap with 4 different sizes. The picture below shows the front and back of the bracelet. This bracelet is priced at $25. You can also purchase it through her facebook page or on ebay.  She is always getting in new items. I love how most of her items are very unique. Later this month I'll be writing a full post on all the jewelry I have gotten from her and what she has available. Until I do if you would like to check out her stuff on facebook click here and don't forget to LIKE the page. Or to check out her ebay page click here.

Flower Clips from Ebay 
I was looking around in stores for flower clips to put on a headband for my daughter. I wanted to get a variety of colours but found that individually they were $1-$3 each and since a wanted a bunch I knew that could get very pricey. I went on ebay and looked up small flower clip lots. I was able to get 14 clips in a variety of colours for only $6 with free shipping. The picture below shows most of the flower clips I received. I also made the clip holder they are on but we'll save that for another post.

Jenn