Hi there, my darlings! TGIF! I can't wait to get home and spend the rest of the evening doing absolutely nothing and being a total lazy couch potato! Speaking of lazy, I'm not very tech-savvy but I LOVE battery-powered beauty products and today, I'd like to share one with you that will make your skincare cleansing routine a breeze--Lift Bar Professional All-in-One Beauty Device.


Let's take a quick look at the product as described by the brand :

The Lift Bar Pro is a state of art design for an ALL-IN-ONE Beauty tool that lifts sagging skin, cleanses the face, and exfoliates dead skin for a fresher and smoother face.

With incredible easy to use snap on attachments you can instantly turn the Lift Bar Pro into a beauty tool that caters to your everyday needs. Built upon our popular Lift Bar, we designed the new version to improve upon it's core features.

Using the Lift Bar's powerful motor we were able translate to adding a facial scrubber attachment and a pumice head to transform the device into something completely different and essential.

*ALL-IN-ONE BEAUTY DEVICE :
  • Includes 3 different heads to Lift, Cleanse, and Exfoliate
  • 24K bar with embedded Hematite Stone built in to Lift Sagging Skin
  • Brush head cleanse and removes dirt and grime
  • Pumice head exfoliate dead skin and leave it smoother



*INTERCHANGEABLE HEADS :
  • Swap the heads in secs with our snap on technology
  • Massage your creams and serums 200% more efficiently into your pores!





*WATERPROOF PORTABLE DESIGN




IMPRESSIONS : Right off the bat, let me just say I'm super impressed with the quality, look and performance of this product! 3 interchangeable brush heads for under $40? An absolute steal!

The cleansing brush head is really gentle and effective, with super soft bristles that really help lather up your regular cleanser.

The pumice head, to be honest, makes me a little bit nervous and I haven't used it on my face. I think I'll try it on the back of my neck to test the waters first.

The massaging hematite head is my favorite--the cool metal and soothing vibrations really help absorb nightly moisturizers into the skin, even of a slightly thicker nature. Plus it feels really darn good!

Easy to use, the heads snap right on and off and a twist of the base controls the power.

All in all, a fantastic product for a fantastic price!



So there you have it, my darlings! If you would like to pick up Lift Bar Professional All-In-One Beauty Device for yourself, you can find it on AMAZON HERE--the product currently shows up as unavailable but I'd keep an eye on it and snatch it up as soon as it returns!




Until next time,
<3
B



****Products were sent to me for an honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own.****












Hi there, my darlings! This morning, I'd like to introduce you to a new product I'm currently testing and will continue testing for the next few weeks from Farmacy--Invincible, their Root Cell Anti-Aging Serum. Why post about it if I haven't even finished testing it yet? Well, it takes several weeks to test skincare products and I may not have mine up before the holidays, but I don't want you to miss out on grabbing it from QVC at their great prices while you can!




So what IS Invincible and how is it different from the millions of other serums on the market?


What is it: The ultimate skin radiance serum. This serum from Farmacy helps to improve the skin's radiance and luminosity, even skin tone, and improve the appearance of crow's-feet.

Who is it for: Designed to treat dull, uneven skin and crow's-feet in people 30 and older. Perfect for all skin types.

Why is it different: It contains Echinacea GreenEnvy, which contains a high concentration of cichoric acid. Cichoric acid is a natural phyto compound found in Echinacea GreenEnvy. Invincible Root Cell Anti-Aging Serum contains the highest percentage of Echinacea GreenEnvy of all the products in the Farmacy line.

In a clinical study, subjects showed an improvement in the appearance of crow's-feet after using the product for four weeks; subjects showed an improvement in skin radiance and luminosity after using the product for four weeks; and subjects showed an improvement in even skin tone after using the product for four weeks.

How do I use it: Use day or night. Warm two to three drops on fingertips and apply to clean skin with outward pressing motion. Follow with Rise 'N Shine Daily Moisture Lock (not included) in the morning and Sleep Tight Firming Night Balm (not included) in the evening.


FIRST IMPRESSIONS : I'm intrigued by the fact that although clear, this is a thicker formula than I'm used to seeing with serums--I'm curious to see how well it will absorb and whether it will leave a sticky residue (which I cannot stand!)

This product is fragrance-free, so it's great for those of you with sensitive skin. If it does smell of anything at all, I'd say it smells "green". Yup! That's the best way to put it!

While crow's feet and wrinkle aren't a huge concern for me yet, I'm hoping that it will indeed help with evening my skintone and brightening my complexion.




So there you have it, my darlings! If you would like to pick up Farmacy's Invincible serum for yourself, you can find it for a limited time on QVC HERE for the price of $65.00 for a 1.0 oz dropper bottle.



Do you include a serum in your skincare routine? What are YOUR favorite serums? I'd love to hear about them in the comments section below!



Until next time,
<3
B




****Products were sent to me for an honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own.****







Hi there, my darlings! Guess what time it is!? It's time for October 2015's Boxycharm...and this one is a fabulous one! For those of you who haven't heard of Boxycharm, it's a US-based monthly subscription service, where you receive 5-6 full-sized beauty products for $21!


October 2015's box has 5 full-size items and the theme is "Faces of the Moon" :






And can you say YAY! for nail polish? :





Palmetto Derma Rejuvenating Antioxidant Mask (priced at $64) : I haven't had a chance to try this out but I love a good mask and this seems like a good one for a lazy Sunday, at-home spa evening.




Vincent Longo Original Trio Eyeshadow in Harem (priced at $30) : Honestly, I only really like one of the three shades in this trio--the smokey charcoal. The pink and the ivory are both a little too chalky for my taste and the shades really don't do it for my complexion.




Lord & Berry Line/Shade eyeliner in Dark Black (priced at $18) : I love, love, LOVE this product! My favorite liners are ones where the black is super deep and dark and this one completely fits the bill! The tip is really soft and so, quite gentle on sensitive eyes and I love how just a couple of swipes give you such a great depth of color!




Bella Pierre Cheek and Lip Stain (priced at $19.99) : As much as I loved the texture and feel of this stain, I was disappointed in the shade--it turned out to be way pinker than I imagined on my skin from looking at the color in the tub and it just washed out my complexion. Whomp.




Cult Cosmetics nail polish in Boneyards (priced at $12) : A dark gray creme with a fabulous, easy formula, this was another fave for me in this box. And believe or not, this brand is new to me too! The swatches below show just 2 easy coats by itself. A perfect gray for this season!




So there you have it, my darlings!  If you would like to sign up for Boxycharm's monthly subscription service, you can do so HERE--each month is just $21.00. Don't forget to follow Boxycharm through the social media outlets below :

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What are your current favorite subscription boxes? What do you think of this box? What was your favorite product in my box? I'd love to hear from you in the comments section below!




Until next time,
<3
B


****Products were sent to me for an honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own.****










Hi there, my darlings! Yesterday, I introduced you to a new skincare brand, Solvaderm Skincare and we took a look at their Juvabrite skin brightening complex. Bright and early this morning, with this post, I'd like to introduce you to another fabulous Solvaderm product--Eyevage, their age-defying skin cream.


First, what is Eyevage and what's so special about it :

Eyevage is a multi-action age-defying cream developed by leading dermatologists to address the varied and complex issues that most commonly affect mature skin in the eye area. Concentrated anti-aging serum penetrates quickly to improve micro-circulation in the under-eye zone and lighten unsightly dark circles. Advanced firming complex is infused with healing antioxidants and anti-inflammatories to minimize puffiness and render skin better protected from environmental damage and oxidative stress. Ultra-conditioning moisturizers provide intensive skin-softening hydration and work to banish fine lines and wrinkles. Revitalizes and invigorates the entire eye contour to make it appear visibly brighter, captivatingly radiant, and radically younger-looking.

USE : After washing your face, use a pea-sized amount of Eyevage and dab around each eye, following the orbital bone (eye socket). Apply morning and before bed every day to protect, nourish and maintain hydration.





IMPRESSIONS : Ah, if I had a nickel for every time someone commented on the dark circles under my eyes while I was in India...While fine lines or wrinkles aren't a major concern for me (yet!), I struggle with these dark circles. Between working full-time and then blogging full-time, sleep is a rare commodity and while my body has adjusted to 5-6 hrs of sleep a night, my eyes have not. A good under-eye product has become a necessity for me.

Is this one of them? Yes, I would say so. This eye cream has a lot going for it! I'm used to gels when it comes to under-eye products so I was surprised by the cream...and pleasantly so. Lightly scented, this fast-absorbing cream is really soothing and indulgent around the eyes. Continued nightly use for 3 or so weeks left my eyes looking much brighter, with a much reduced appearance of dark circles. My eyes definitely looked well-rested...now if I can only get my sleep cycle to follow suit!




Solvaderm Skincare's Eyevage can be purchased online HERE for the price of $74.99 for a 0.5 oz pump bottle--worth the price, if you ask me!


If you would like to know more about Solvaderm Skincare and their line of products, you can find them through the social media sites below for all the latest info about their products:

Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest





Until next time,
<3
B




****Products were sent to me for an honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own.****


Hi there, my darlings! Bright and early this gloomy Wednesday morning, let's take a look at a beautiful limited edition Lynnderella to brighten our day--Custard Candy Cake is the featured polish of the week and can be procured through an Ebay auction.


Custard Candy Cake "is a translucent warm pastel yellow with white, red, lilac and blue shimmer". Being such a sheer polish and such a light color at that, this does tend to streak a little on the first couple of coats but evens out nicely by the third. The swatches below show just 3 thin coats by itself, topped with 1 generous coat of G&G's HK Girl. Very hard to capture but I LOVE the shimmer in this polish! So ethereal!










And here's a little bit of stamping nail art I did over CCC. Sexy lace and roses!






So there you have it, my darlings! Now since this is a limited-edition polish, keep an eye on Lynnderella's Ebay for the next auction. Don't forget to follow Lynn through the social media outlets below :

Facebook
Instagram
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Storenvy
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Until next time,
<3
B




****Products were sent to me for an honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own.****






Hi there, my darlings! This afternoon, I'm revisiting an old favorite because I'd like to share some updates...and one of my favorite things ever, a coupon! So...have you guys heard of Scentbird yet? I reviewed and loved the whole concept behind Scentbird a couple of months ago (you can find that post HERE) but in short, Scentbird is the perfect subscription service for those of you out there, women OR men, who love fragrances and take the time to find the right fragrance for you!


A little about Scentbird...

It's a customizable fragrance subscription box that provides members with a 30-day trial sample of select fragrances for the price of $14.95 a month. There's a couple of ways to choose the fragrance that you would like to try EACH month. First, you can complete the custom quiz on Scentbird's site and several options will be presented to you based on your preferences and selections. Or, you can do it the good old-fashioned way and just scroll through and choose the one you'd like to try from the site's extensive list. Either way, you get the fragrance of YOUR choice delivered to the comfort of your home, BEFORE you commit to buying a full-size bottle. You can anything from eternal classics like J'adore by Dior or something newer and trendier like Black Opium by Yves St. Laurent--the choice is always in your hands!





For this post, I chose to try Roses de Chloe, one I've been dying to try for a couple of months--as you can see above, it's fairly easy to take the atomizer apart and slip your new fragrance sample into it. I have bought and loved every drop of the new Chloe fragrance but a 3.4 oz bottle is over $100--quite the investment! Roses de Chloe, on Sephora's website, is no better at $95. I don't know about you but I want to be sure I adore a fragrance before I drop that kind of cash on it and I don't want to make that decision based on a confused sniff when I'm already entranced and sensory-overloaded at Sephora. That's why Scentbird is perfect for me...and may be perfect for a lot of you out there! You can take your time before you choose the perfect fragrance for yourself. Or hey! Are you the kind of girl that never finishes a bottle before she gets moves bored and moves on to the next? In that case, Scentbird was created just for you!


OK great but what's new, you ask? Well, for a limited time, you'll be able to choose from one of three limited-edition atomizers in either Aquamarine, Fierce Pink or Velvet Violet. I think I want them all!




So there you have it, my darlings!  If you would like to sign up for Scentbird's monthly subscription service, you can do so HERE--each month is just $14.95. But wait, I promised you a coupon, didn't I? If you sign up right now, use the code COLORSUTRAA15 for 15% your first month!


Don't forget to follow Scentbird through the social media outlets below :

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Website

If you DID sign up, what fragrance did you pick for your first month? I'd love to hear from you in the comments section below!




Until next time,
<3
B




****Products were sent to me for an honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own.****







Hi there, my darlings! You know, what I've realized--we talk a lot about skincare on the blog, don't we?  And that's for good reason! In my opinion, clear, healthy skin, no matter what your ethnicity or background, is one of the most important things to making a woman look and feel beautigul, am I right? As much as I love makeup, I don't always have the time to put on a full face of makeup when I'm scrambling to get out the door before work and most days, I just want to be able to wash my face and go, without worrying about how my face looks. So, with that thought in mind, I'm always testing new skincare products to find what will work for my skin. Today, I'd like to introduce you to a product from Solvaderm Skincare that just works for me--their Juvabrite skin brightening complex.


First, what is Juvabrite and what does it claim to do :

Juvabrite Skin Brightening Complex is an extraordinary, transformative treatment option for those looking to lighten dark spots without using harsh ingredients. Formulated with the most effective lightening ingredients combined in a proprietary blend, this product fades discoloration, blemishes and dark spots caused by sun exposure, acne, pregnancy or oral contraceptives. Light enough to wear under makeup or alone. Your skin will look clearer, more even and ready to face a new day.

USE : After cleansing, apply a thin layer to entire face or affected area morning and night for overall skin brightening. To balance uneven pigmentation, use only on areas with noticeable discoloration. For daytime use, always follow with a generous application of SPF 30+ sunscreen. Must be consistently used every day and night. Juvabrite's effects can be seen in as little as two weeks and increasingly dramatic results in up to 12 weeks.




IMPRESSIONS : My biggest skincare concern is and always has been acne--even at 35, I'm prone to random bouts of acne, especially around my chin or on my cheeks. Usually, they're just a couple here or there now but I used to get a bunch of them when I was a teenager and unfortunately, probably because I picked them as a rebellious teen, there is some scarring, particularly on my cheeks. These are by no means that bad but they always make me just a tad self-conscious--I'd be really happy to get rid of them!

I decided to test the Juvabrite on this particular problem and see what effect it had. I used a little bit all over my face for general brightening/evening of my complexion and dabbed a little extra on my cheeks--I was pretty regular with it for the past 4 weeks, applying it every night before bed. The mornings were a different story and I have to admit I often forgot--when you're rushing out of your house before 8 am, it's easy to forget just about anything!




Solvaderm Skincare's Juvabrite can be purchased online HERE for the price of $69.99 for a 1 oz pump bottle--pricey, yes but a little goes a long way!


If you would like to know more about Solvaderm Skincare and their line of products, you can find them through the social media sites below for all the latest info about their products:

Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest





Until next time,
<3
B




****Products were sent to me for an honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own.****





Hi there, my darlings! When I first moved to the US, one of my first and closest girlfriends gave me a bit of advice--change up your shampoo so your hair doesn't get bored! That little bit of advice, spoken in confidence and amusement among girlfriends stuck with me....and has served me well over the years. Til this day, I have 3 to 4 sets of shampoo/conditioners in my bathroom that I'm using at any given time and I find my hair does better for it--it never gets bored! Today, I'd like to share a duo I've been testing this month--Keranique's Advanced Hair Repair Shampoo and Conditioner.


But first, as always, let's take a look at the product descriptions :


The Keranique Scalp Stimulating Shampoo for Thinning Hair :

Thinning, fine hair needs a special shampoo. Hair that is thin and weak has low resistance to harsh cleansers, but unless properly cleansed well, scalp oils weigh thin hair down and make lasting volume a challenge. This sulfate-free Scalp Stimulating Shampoo is designed especially for thinning hair to gently deep clean and stimulate the scalp to nourish and rejuvenate the hair follicles. Fortified with Keratin and Panthenol (Pro Vitamin B5), hair feels lighter, cleaner, and more buoyant. Leaves hair ultra-clean as it helps clear away impurities at the follicle to improve the effectiveness of scalp treatments.


Key Benefits :

  • Retains shine.
  • Provides combability, detangling & smoothing without weighing the hair down.
  • Removes build-up.
  • Protects against cuticle damage.
  • Healthy way of keeping hair fuller and thicker looking.

The Keranique Volumizing Keratin Conditioner for Thinning Hair :

Heavy conditioners just leave hair limp. A better bet is to use Keranique® Volumizing Keratin Conditioner - a special cream-gel formula with a fortifying complex that coats, protects and volumizes fine and thinning hair with a keratin enriched coating. Designed specifically to help thicken and volumize thin, fine hair - without weighing the hair down like traditional heavy conditioners, it conditions as it adds volume, fullness and thickness. Perfectly balanced to moisturize and detangle without looking or feeling heavy, leaving hair soft, silky and protected.

Key Benefits :
  • Conditions and volumizes fine hair.
  • Improves Manageability, Combability, Detangling & Conditioning without weighing the hair down.
  • No heavy, waxy feeling on the hair or scalp.
  • Adds body and volume.
  • Improves hair strength and provides anti-breakage protection.



IMPRESSIONS : Although I HATE to admit it, as I get...ahem...older, my hair is....thinning. There, I said it. Now, as many of you know, I have waist-length, thick, wavy hair which is prone to frizz at the bottom and greasiness at the crown--basically, beautiful when tamed and a nightmare otherwise. While my hair is by no means thin, I'm always looking for ways to return it to its previous, adolescent thickness and tame that frizz while I'm at it. Do these products do it for me?

In many ways, yes! The duo in combination left my hair feeling soft and full, with much more volume, without crazy amounts of frizz. Yes, there was still some frizz because I air-dried my hair most nights but much less than usual.

My only complaint? The fragrance. While the top notes of something minty was really pleasant, the bottom note was...clinical. Like a mixture of peppermint...and cough syrup. Not fun! I would definitely get past the scent and keep using them though, because the keratin formula was really good for my hair whenever I used it!



If you would like to pick up Keranique's Scalp Stimulating Shampoo, you can find it ON AMAZON HERE for the price of $20.39 for a 8 fl oz bottle.

If you would like to try Keranique's Voluminizing Keration Conditioner for yourself, you can find it ON AMAZON HERE for the price of $20.83 for a 8 fl oz bottle.


To find out more about Keranique and their line of products, you can find them through the social media sites below for all the latest info about their products:

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Youtube





Until next time,
<3
B







****Products were sent to me for an honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own.****




Hi there, my darlings!This afternoon, as always as part of our featured event, I'd like to share with you my review and some nail art I created with a few pretties from Nail Hoot--today, I'll be sharing her Space Galaxy trio and her Halloween polish, Jeepers Creepers! Ready, my darlings?!



Before we get to swatches, let's take a quick minute to discuss the formula and application of the Space Galaxy trio. Across the board, I had no major complaints at all with the formula or application--each one of these polishes went on easily and were opaque in 2 coats. Another feature, these polishes dried impressively fast--in fact, the polish dried on the brush while I was taking brush macro shots! Since I tend to paint thinner coats, the swatches below show 3 thin coats of each polish, topped with 1 generous coat of Glisten & Glow's HK Girl topcoat to finish the look. Now on to swatches.



Zero Gravity is a deep, dark, murky blue scattered holo with added shimmer. Much like its name, this conjures up images of the farthest reaches of space.










With flash!




Dark Matter is a dark, muted purple scattered holo with added shimmer. Although hard to tell in pics, this is actually quite purple in real life and really pretty!










With flash!




Escape Velocity is a deep khaki green scattered holo with added shimmer. Another one that was so tricky to photograph, these polishes are chameleons!










With flash!




And, I mean I HAD to create a galaxy mani, right?!








With flash!




Before I sign off, I have one more polish to show you!

Jeepers Creepers is a shimmery golden polish with a touch of holo and gold, orange and black glitters. This one was quite sheer and probably best used as a topper--my swatches show four thin coats brushed on, topped with 1 generous coat of Glisten & Glow's HK Girl topcoat to bring it all together.










So there you have it, my darlings! These and many of Nail Hoot's latest creations can be found HERE--prices vary depending on the polish. You can find Brandie on FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM--go give her a quick follow!



Which of these is YOUR favorite? As always, I'd love to hear from you in the comments section below!



Until next time,
<3
B




****Products were sent to me for an honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own.****

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